Sessions in Dublin

Subject: Sessions in Dublin
From: Dickmac
Date: 09 Mar 06 - 03:28 PM

I'll be in Dublin this weekend for the Ireland v Scotland rugby international and will be looking for a session on Sunday 12th and possibly Friday 10th. In the past I've gone to the Sunday session at The Lighthouse in Howth but this is currently being redeveloped. I know there's plenty of music in the Temple Bar area but I'm looking for a session where participation is possible (and welcomed)
Dick

Subject: RE: Sessions in Dublin
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 09 Mar 06 - 06:32 PM

You might try try this thread.

Brian

Subject: RE: Sessions in Dublin
From: Fergie
Date: 10 Mar 06 - 12:56 PM

Try the Goilin Club. its on tonight at Mayes Pub on the junction of Dorset St., North Gt Fredrick St and Blessington St. five minutes walk from O'Connell St. Great Tradition singing in English and Gaeilge and all accapella, not a bodhran in sight. Brilliant (I'll be there)

Fergus

Subject: RE: Sessions in Dublin
From: Fidjit
Date: 10 Mar 06 - 04:22 PM

They have a session at their National house in Monkstown on Saturdays. Cheap as old chips. Just take the Dart to Monkstown, (20min). Then a 5 min walk. Good Ceilidh and a session in the bar. If you run into Gabby say hello. She's usually at the Lighthouse too.

Subject: RE: Sessions in Dublin
From: My guru always said
Date: 11 Mar 06 - 04:42 AM

Hope you got along to the Goilin - if you did you might have met Catter Lady Policeman.

Subject: RE: Sessions in Dublin
From: Declan
Date: 11 Mar 06 - 09:55 AM

I wouldn't necessarily assume that people joining in would be welcomed at all the sessions mentioned in the above posts. Generally speaking the size of the welcome will be proportional to the musical ability of those wishing to join. A bit of discretion is advised!

By the way unfortuantely The Lighthouse in Howth is by all accounts being redeveoped, but not as a pub. A number of other Pubs in Howth are also under threat of being converted into more lucrative appartment blocks. As far as I know the Pier House remains a venue for sessions, at least for the moment.

Subject: RE: Sessions in Dublin
From: erinmaidin
Date: 12 Mar 06 - 08:53 AM

It's a pity I didn't read this thread until this morning. I host a session in the city on Saturday nights. The venue is Nancy Hands Pub on Parkgate St. up by the Phoenix Park. We're just at it a short while but it has been fun and well recieved...and ....musicians are welcome to join in. There will be a lapse of a few weeks starting St.Pat's weekend..but will be back at it upon my return from working in the states.

Subject: RE: Sessions in Dublin
From: Jim I
Date: 12 Mar 06 - 02:31 PM

Hi erinmaiden
Have you given up the session in Dun Laoghaire then?