The lovely Erin and I will be in the west of Ireland (Galway, Clare and Mayo) from May 8 through the 23rd. We are looking for pubs that offer live music nightly. Any and all information is appreciated. Thanks.
Mayo. Westport obviously Molloys, but more comfortable in Hoban's or somewhere like that. Louisburgh, Bunowen on Sunday, O'Duffys on Saturday, and usually a few others.
I didn't know there was music in Clare.
Paddy's right but unfortunately, unless you can extend your stay by another 3 or 4 days, you'll miss most of Fleadh Nua. as the high point will be the weekend from Thursday, 24th May onwards. However, you'll still be able to pick up some of the craic as the launch day is Sunday, 20th May in Miltown Malbay where the Lachtain Naofa CD will also be launched and this will be followed by music in the town pubs.
The next day, Monday, sees activities move to Ennis with free lunchtime traditional concerts in the Council office all week. For sesssion players wanting to increase their tunes repertoire there will be workshops each day from 4.00 to 5.30PM. Also, in addition to the many nightly sessions normally taking place in Ennis there will be designated Fleadh Club sessions. More information is, or will shortly become available at http://comhaltas.ie/events/detail/fleadh_nua_2007/ and also at http://www.fleadhnua.com/.
A pity you're not landing a couple of days earlier. The Cuckoo Fleadh is on from the 4th to the 7th and would be highly recommended for immediate all-day immersion in some top-class music. Multiple sessions at nearly a dozen locations in the town.
'you'll miss most of Fleadh Nua. as the high point will be the weekend from Thursday, 24th May onwards. However, you'll still be able to pick up some of the craic as the launch day is Sunday, 20th May in Miltown Malbay where the Lachtain Naofa CD will also be launched and this will be followed by music in the town pubs.'
You got to love the organisation though , although we were not asked or told about it I see on the website we're on the Celebrity concert.
have you tried Jeremy's link from this site? it has been good for us the past couple trips to eire, as well as various locations in the usa. http://www.thesession.org/sessions/
Seisuins in Galway, Clare and Mayo in May
Seisuins in Galway, Clare and Mayo in May
The lovely Erin and I will be in the west of Ireland (Galway, Clare and Mayo) from May 8 through the 23rd. We are looking for pubs that offer live music nightly. Any and all information is appreciated. Thanks.
# Posted on April 21st 2007 by whistler gan ainm
Re: Seisuins in Galway, Clare and Mayo in May
Mayo. Westport obviously Molloys, but more comfortable in Hoban's or somewhere like that. Louisburgh, Bunowen on Sunday, O'Duffys on Saturday, and usually a few others.
I didn't know there was music in Clare.
# Posted on April 21st 2007 by bodhran bliss
Re: Seisuins in Galway, Clare and Mayo in May
I had heard rumours of there having been music in Clare once upon a time.
# Posted on April 21st 2007 by P-K
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The Fleadh Nua will be on in Ennis (Clare) towards the end of May so head there for some music.
# Posted on April 21st 2007 by PaddyCmusic
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Paddy's right but unfortunately, unless you can extend your stay by another 3 or 4 days, you'll miss most of Fleadh Nua. as the high point will be the weekend from Thursday, 24th May onwards. However, you'll still be able to pick up some of the craic as the launch day is Sunday, 20th May in Miltown Malbay where the Lachtain Naofa CD will also be launched and this will be followed by music in the town pubs.
The next day, Monday, sees activities move to Ennis with free lunchtime traditional concerts in the Council office all week. For sesssion players wanting to increase their tunes repertoire there will be workshops each day from 4.00 to 5.30PM. Also, in addition to the many nightly sessions normally taking place in Ennis there will be designated Fleadh Club sessions. More information is, or will shortly become available at http://comhaltas.ie/events/detail/fleadh_nua_2007/ and also at http://www.fleadhnua.com/.
# Posted on April 21st 2007 by Bannerman
Re: Seisuins in Galway, Clare and Mayo in May
A pity you're not landing a couple of days earlier. The Cuckoo Fleadh is on from the 4th to the 7th and would be highly recommended for immediate all-day immersion in some top-class music. Multiple sessions at nearly a dozen locations in the town.
Here's a link to last year's programme. This year's isn't up yet.
http://www.kinvara.com/cuckoo/1.pdf
Jim
# Posted on April 21st 2007 by skerries
Re: Seisuins in Galway, Clare and Mayo in May
Will there be anything in Ennis on the Monday and Tuesday evenings 21-22 May?
# Posted on April 22nd 2007 by P-K
Re: Seisuins in Galway, Clare and Mayo in May
'you'll miss most of Fleadh Nua. as the high point will be the weekend from Thursday, 24th May onwards. However, you'll still be able to pick up some of the craic as the launch day is Sunday, 20th May in Miltown Malbay where the Lachtain Naofa CD will also be launched and this will be followed by music in the town pubs.'
You got to love the organisation though , although we were not asked or told about it I see on the website we're on the Celebrity concert.
# Posted on April 22nd 2007 by kilfarboy
Re: Seisuins in Galway, Clare and Mayo in May
Mayo Fleadh 10th - 13th May Venue: Wesport
Galway Fleadh 18th - 20 May Venue: Letterfrack west county galway
# Posted on April 23rd 2007 by balledfan
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For further info see http://comhaltas.ie/events/calendar/2007/05
# Posted on April 23rd 2007 by balledfan
Re: Seisuins in Galway, Clare and Mayo in May
have you tried Jeremy's link from this site? it has been good for us the past couple trips to eire, as well as various locations in the usa.
http://www.thesession.org/sessions/
# Posted on April 23rd 2007 by trad2nz
Re: Seisuins in Galway, Clare and Mayo in May
There's daily (from 5 PM) ITM in Tig Coiligh and The Quays in Galway (and some others). You won't be able to miss it.
Have a nice trip
Regards
# Posted on April 23rd 2007 by sylvester
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There used to be sessions in Cranes Bar, Galway City on Thursdays. Lots of music around Kinvara, also good hostel
# Posted on April 23rd 2007 by ricthewhistle