There's an "open mic" that I've visited a few times ...just started up several weeks ago, in DunLaoghaire,south Co.Dublin, easily accessible from points south and north by the DART train. The venue is Scott's on the main street across from the shopping center. Starts around 9 and is hosted by an incredibly talented singer/songwriter/performer by the name of Leo O'Kelly. oh! and it's on Mondays.