Hi Poppa,
Well you've certainly got plenty advice. Here's my bit. As I'm from the deep south, I can't really give any up to date suggestions about Dublin and places west. However please be aware that as August is the busiest tourist month, a lot of entertainment is put on specifically for the visitors and is not what I would recommend. Don't be afraid to ask as many people as possible about places to go. Traditional music is very much a minority interest in Ireland so many people will not be aware of the best venues. Say you're looking for the real stuff and not just tourist gigs. I sometimes think I must be living on an alternative universe when I hear mudcatters enthuse about the great music scene here in Ireland. Travelling aroud, I find it often difficult if not impossible to find any sessions at all. Singing sessions are a thing of the past in many areas. Anyway you've had many tips about good places in previous posts so I sincerely hope you'll find some mighty craic on you vacation. One last tip though - when talking to people in Ireland 'twould be better to say you're travelling around Britain and Ireland - not the "British Isles". You'll be understood but someone might take offence as that geographical term has unfortunate political implications.

Bon Voyage

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