What most people said
- Doolin is the most-named town, with sessions at O'Connor's, McDermott's and McGann's; Ennis, Galway and Killarney are also popular picks.
- In Dublin, Darkey Kelly's and The Cobblestone are recommended most, with The Celt, Whelan's and O'Donohue's also mentioned.
- Sessions are informal and vary by night, so check schedules locally; a few note music thins out in the off season.
- For a staged evening, Taylor's Irish Night and the Merry Ploughboys both get mentions.
What people said
- Ennis was my favourite by far! Multiple sessions every night, and the town is easily walkable.
- Darkey Kelly's, The Celt, The Cobblestone - all very good.
- Sometimes an early session in McDermotts on Sunday. Well worth a try.
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