Folk Music Venues in Ireland
Ahakista Bar
Ahakista’s Tin Pub is one of Ireland’s quirkiest drinking spots.
Address: Ahakista, Ireland
Area/Nearest station: Ahakista
An Cuan
We call YWAM’s centre “An Cuan” (on-koo-in), which is Irish for "The Harbour." It is a place where people come and rest, are restored, equipped and then sent out again. We run Discipleship Training S…
Address: 44 Shore Rd Rostrevor, Down
Postcode: BT34 3ET
Area/Nearest station: Rostrevor
An Chonair Bar
On the Spa road, just off of Main St and around the corner from An Droichead Beag, this venue also offers a mixture of contemporary rock & jazz as well as the best of local, traditional music.
Phone: +353 86 855 6286
Address: 2 Spa Road, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland
An Spailpín Fánach
An Spailpín Fanach (the Migrant Worker) was founded in 1779
Address: 29 S Main St, Cork
Postcode: T12DYX9
Area/Nearest station: Cork
An Taibhdhearc
National Irish Language Theatre, established in 1928
Address: 19 Middle Street, Galway, Co. Galway
Postcode: H91 E2V3
Area/Nearest station: Galway
Bangor Castle Chamber
This impressive building was built in 1852 for The Hon Robert Edward Ward. It is presently home to Ards and North Down Borough Council. This impressive building was built for the Hon Robert Edward …
Phone: 028 9127 0069
Address: Castle Park Road, Bangor, N Ireland
Postcode: BT20 4BN
Area/Nearest station: Bangor
Belfast Waterfront
If it’s on, it’s on at the Waterfront! As Northern Ireland’s home of live entertainment, the Waterfront offers an unrivalled choice of world class events. Here you will enjoy a premium quality local…
Phone: 028 9033 4455
Address: 2 Lanyon Place, Belfast
Postcode: BT1 3WH
Area/Nearest station: Belfast City Centre
Bennigan´s Bar & Jazz Club
Home to fantastic drinks, fantastic music and fantastic clientele. Your new favourite local.
Phone: 028 7126 9127
Address: 13 John Street, Derry / Londonderry
Postcode: BT48 6JY
Cill Rialiag Arts Centre
Cill Rialaig village (c.1790), set high on a cliff at the very edge of Western Europe was Phase One of a self-helped three part economic and social plan for the much neglected Gaeltacht area of Ballin…
Phone: 0858524426
Address: Dun Geagan, Ballinskelligs, County Kerry
Postcode: T23 X330
Area/Nearest station: Ballinskelligs, Co. Kerry
Connollys Bar
Connolly´s Bar is well known country-wide for its live traditional music and sessions, which are held at least three times a week. Owned and run, by Cathal & Olga, Connollys Bar in Kinvara has been …
Phone: +353 83 185 2857
Address: The Quay, Dungory West, Kinvara, Co. Galway, Ireland
Area/Nearest station: Kinvara
Cork Opera House
Southern Irelands Premier Venue with something for everyone. Celebrating 160 years entertaining you. Concerts, comedy, theatre, opera, panto, live music gigs...
Phone: 00 353 21 427 0022
Address: Emmett Pl, Centre, Cork, Ireland
Area/Nearest station: Cork City Centre
Crescent Arts Centre
The Crescent is a diverse community arts centre which has served the population of Belfast and beyond with a wide range of arts and cultural activities for over 30 years. It is housed in an historic f…
Phone: 028 9024 2338
Address: 2-4 University Road, Belfast
Postcode: BT7 1NH
Area/Nearest station: Belfast City Centre
Custom House Square
CHSq is a series of headline shows by international musical artists, in the historic surroundings of Belfast’s Custom House Square.
Address: Custom House Square, Belfast
Postcode: BT1 3ED
Area/Nearest station: Cathedral Quarter, Belfast
Cyprus Avenue
Cork´s Premier Live Music Venue
Phone: 00 353 21 4276165
Address: Caroline Street, Cork
Area/Nearest station: Cork
DeBarra´s Folk Club
DeBarra´s Folk Club, Clonakilty Co. Cork. Ireland´s Number 1 Folk Club Top Ten Ireland´s Surf Pubs (Tonnta) Music // Entertainment // Porter
Phone: (023) 883 3381
Address: 55 Pearse Street Clonakilty, West Cork
Area/Nearest station: Clonakilty
Dolan´s
Dolans is a Traditional Irish Pub located on the Dock Road in Limerick. We have a Restaurant and three Live Music Venues (The Warehouse, Upstairs at Dolans and the Kasbah Social Club). We cater for gr…
Phone: 061 314 483
Address: 3-4 Dock Rd, Limerick
Area/Nearest station: Limerick
Downstairs at the MAC
The Metropolitan Arts Centre is located in the cultural heart of Belfast city centre.
Address: 10 Exchange St West, Belfast
Postcode: BT1 2NJ
Area/Nearest station: Belfast
Eileen´s Tea Rooms
We are a Trip Advisor top rated tea and coffee shop. All our food is homemade to the highest standards
Phone: +353 87 223 4093
Address: Main Street, Monaghan, Castleblayney
Area/Nearest station: Castleblayney
Gealach Gorm Theatre
The Gealach Gorm Theatre was developed within Kill Community Centre in 2005. The project involved completely refurbishing a disused squash court – fitting it with raked seating a stage and lighting re…
Address: Kill Community Centre, Sleveen, Kill, Co Waterford
Postcode: X42 XW68
Area/Nearest station: Waterford
glór
´To establish glór as a centre of excellence for audiences, artists, performers, and the community, and as an integral resource for the traditional arts.´ Since glór opened in November 2001 many th…
Phone: 065 684 3103
Address: Causeway Link, Ennis, Co. Clare
Postcode: V95 VHP0
Area/Nearest station: Ennis
Guildhall, Derry
The historic Guildhall is one of Derry’s most recognisable landmarks, located in the heart of the city since 1890. The Guildhall is a must see visitor attraction with over 20 magnificent stained gl…
Phone: +44 28 7137 6510
Address: Guildhall Street, Derry
Postcode: BT48 7BB
Area/Nearest station: Derry
Hacketts
An award-winning gastropub with live music great atmosphere. Our award winning lunch menu that includes our signature soups and open sandwiches. In a friendly atmosphere. There is nothing as good as s…
Phone: +353 (0)28 28625
Address: Main St, Schull, Co. Cork
Postcode: P81 RX34
Area/Nearest station: Schull
Hawk´s Well Theatre
The Hawk´s Well is a 340 seat theatre in Sligo, North West Ireland. We host a diverse programme of arts and entertainments including comedy, professional and amateur drama, a wide range of music from …
Phone: 071 9161518
Address: Temple Street, Sligo, Ireland
Area/Nearest station: Sligo
Ionad Cultúrtha
An arts centre in the heart of the Múscraí Gaeltacht, offering a wide range of arts educational programmes, residencies and events to the local community and in particular to young people. Link: http…
Address: Baile Mhúirne, Co Cork
Postcode: P12 X239
Area/Nearest station: Co Cork
Liberty Hall Theatre
The modern Liberty Hall opened in the early 1960’s. Built by the T.G.W.U as a facility for the union. The hall itself was originally a 700 seater flat floored venue on two levels with a small prosceni…
Phone: 01 858 6354
Address: 1 Eden Quay, North City Dublin
Postcode: Dublin 1
Area/Nearest station: Dublin
Limelight Belfast
This no-frills nightclub and live music venue has been staging rock & indie greats since the 1980s.
Phone: 028 9032 7007
Address: 17 Ormeau Ave, Belfast
Postcode: BT2 8HD
Area/Nearest station: Belfast City Centre
Live at St Luke´s
The venue is a former church - amazing music in a unique environment.
Address: St Luke´s Former Church, Summerhill North, Cork
Area/Nearest station: Cork
