Well Liberty Boy, maybe I picked a bad time, last two times I've stayed in Dub were both week ends, lst time just 8 months ago. Could find nothing in central Dublin, that wasn't some kind og Hen orvtag party, 95% english folk with their usual bad manners and excessive noise. But I did ask at local bars and hotels/hostels and none could point me to anything Trad or Folk. What nights are the ones you mentioned on? will look out for them next time I go over