The sesh.ie blog

Guides to Ireland’s best trad sessions, pub nights, and sesh culture — by county, by venue, by night of the week.

May 2026 · Guide

Doolin trad sessions: the complete guide

Three pubs, one village, nightly sessions from February to November. Gus O’Connor’s, McGann’s, McDermott’s — when to go, what to expect, and how not to ruin it for everyone.

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May 2026 · Guide

Best trad sessions in Ireland by county (2026)

A county-by-county guide to Ireland’s best recurring traditional music sessions — from the Cobblestone in Dublin to Nancy’s in Ardara, John Benny’s in Dingle to Jim O’ The Mills in Tipperary.

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