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Killarney Grand
Main St.
Killarney
County Kerry
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Killarney Grand is a large venue with a reputation for quality traditional music nightly between 9pm and 11pm, with more contemporary music after that. Entry is free before 11pm, with varying rates later in the night.
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Molly Darcy’s
Muckross Village
Muckross Rd.
Killarney
County Kerry
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Molly Darcy’s is the classic image of a traditional Irish pub, complete with thatched roof, open fireplaces, oak-beamed ceiling and original stone walls. Hosting Irish dancing on Sunday evenings, it also features a number of original touches, such as payphones set in confessionals salvaged from a monastery.
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Tatler Jack
Plunkett St.
Killarney
County Kerry
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Tatler Jack is another traditional Irish pub with a strong sporting following, particularly among fans of hurling and Gaelic football. The best time to visit is between June and September when traditional ballads and music is played from 9:30pm onwards.
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The Laurels
Main St.
Killarney
County Kerry
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The Laurels is a particularly musical pub and considered to be one of the most popular pubs in Killarney for a traditional singsong. With Irish music played regularly, ballad singers also play nightly from 9pm between April and October.
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An Droichead Beag/The Small Bridge
Lower Main St.
Dingle
County Kerry
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Featuring an unusual location for a pub, sitting directly on a bridge complete with stone floor, The Small Bridge is a favourite haunt for those looking for traditional Irish music, which starts at 9:30pm. However, The Small Bridge is a small venue, so revellers are encouraged to arrive early.
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Dick Mack’s
Green St.
Dingle
County Kerry
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Named after a popular Dingle character who died a few years ago, Dick Mack’s is a favourite with locals. However, its quirky atmosphere has attracted a number of celebrities, including Timothy Dalton and Robert Mitchum, whose patronage is commemorated with Hollywood Boulevard-like stars on the pavement immediately outside.
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O’Flaherty’s
Bridge St.
Dingle
County Kerry
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O-Flaherty’s is one of the most classically Irish pubs in Dingle, with poems by local authors adorning the barn-style walls. It is also a fine venue for traditional-music sessions.
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Harty’s Lounge Bar
30 Lower Castle St
Tralee
County Kerry
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Famed as the place where the Rose of Tralee festival was born, Harty’s Lounge Bar serves some of the best traditional pub food in Tralee, such as Irish stew and Sheperd’s pie.
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Kirby’s Olde Brogue Inn
Rock St.
Tralee
County Kerry
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With a rustic atmosphere provided by a variety of farming implements mounted on the walls, Kirby’s Olde Brogue Inn frequently hosts traditional music and folk ballads, along with an excellent food menu.
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Oyster Tavern,
Fenit Rd.
The Spa
Tralee
County Kerry
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With one of the finest locations in all of County Kerry, let alone Tralee, Oyster Tavern is popular with locals and visitors alike. Overlooking Tralee Bay, Oyster Tavern serves a fine menu of local cuisine, with a heavy emphasis on seafood.
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