Dear Alan,

Yes An Droichead Beag is a good one, O'Flaherty's is another possibility with regular music although this may be more aimed at the tourists who will be plentiful at that time (but I have had good sessions there nevertheless). Dick Mac's is another possibility and you can have your shoes repaired or a guitar strap made while you play there. In fact, the mightiest session I ever had was in Dick Mac's. We went in for a coffee at about 11am and met a musician friend. A session quickly ensued which continued without break until about 4am the following morning after which we repaired to another pub. Almost everybody in Kerry came into the (tiny) pub at some point and I do not remember buying any of the pints (probably in excess of a dozen) or knowing where the food arrived from. This is how a session should always be!

Enjoy your break in Dingle! You will certainly be made welcome with your guitar...just observe the usual basic session conventions much expounded already at the 'Cat.

moo