Nightlife & the Arts in County Clare, Galway, and the Aran Islands

Nightlife & the Arts in County Clare, Galway, and the Aran Islands

Nightlife Overview
Name Category Location
 
The Cellar
Considering the fact that this place offers live entertainment... 		Music Clubs Galway City
 
Central Park Night Club
Open every night from 11 pm, this venue's seven bars attract... 		Dance Clubs Galway City
 
Crane's
Master of the tin whistle Seán Ryan plays every Sunday... 		Bars Galway City
 
Cruise's
Music Clubs Ennis
 
Cuckoo Fleadh
The first weekend in May, Kinvara hosts the annual Cuckoo Fleadh... 		Festivals Kinvara
 
The Dail Bar
While it looks traditional with its dark-wood decor, the Dail... 		Bars Galway City
 
Druid Theatre Company
Esteemed for its adventurous and accomplished productions, the... 		Theater Galway City
 
Fleadh Nua
Ennis is famed for fostered Irish traditional arts, especially... 		Festivals Ennis
 
The Front Door
A lively spot for the twentysomethings, the Front Door has five... 		Bars Galway City
 
Galvin's
For traditional music try this popular spot.... 		Music Clubs Lahinch
 
Glór-Irish Music Centre
Ennis's venue for large concerts, the Glór-Irish Music... 		Concerts Ennis
 
GPO
Busy with students from the university, GPO is perhaps the most... 		Dance Clubs Galway City
 
Gus O'Connor's
Set midway between the village center and the pier, popular Gus... 		Music Clubs Doolin
 
Joe Mac's
Located right off the pier, Joe Mac's is a good place for a pint... 		Bars Inis Mór (Inishmore)
 
Joe Watty's
This long-time favorite is a good bet for traditional music virtually... 		Music Clubs Inis Mór (Inishmore)
 
King's Head
You can usually find a session after about 9 pm at this local... 		Bars Galway City
 
Knox's Pub & Bistro
Music Clubs Ennis
 
Macnas
An internationally renowned, roving Galway-based troupe of performance... 		Theater Galway City
 
McDermott's
Popular with locals, McDermott's is sometimes closed during the... 		Music Clubs Doolin
 
McGann's Pub & Restaurent
Across the road from McDermott's, McGann's is the smallest of... 		Music Clubs Doolin
 
McSwiggan's
A huge Galway City place, McSwiggans has everything from church... 		Bars Galway City
 
Michael Kerins' Bar
Music Clubs Ennis
 
Monk's Pub
This friendly pub, near the waterfront, hosts sessions of traditional... 		Bars Ballyvaughan
 
Monroe's
A large and sociable pub, Monroe's has traditional music nightly... 		Bars Galway City
 
Norman Villa Gallery
Reflecting a passion for modern Irish art, this gallery exhibits... 		Art Galleries Galway City
 
NUI Galway
The art gallery at University College has a number of intriguing... 		Art Galleries Galway City
 
O'Looney's
Known as Lahinch's surfers' pub, O'Looney's offers music every... 		Music Clubs Lahinch
 
Ostán Oileáin Árainn
Fans-in-the-know say this is the place to head for the best in... 		Music Clubs Inis Mór (Inishmore)
 
Poet's Corner Bar
Music Clubs Ennis
 
Preachers Pub
Music Clubs Ennis
 
The Quays
For many people the quintessential Galway bar is The Quays, a... 		Music Clubs Galway City
 
Roisin Dubh
A serious venue for emerging rock and traditional bands, Roisin... 		Bars Galway City
 
Sally Longs
For late-night sounds heard from the comfort of your own table... 		Music Clubs Galway City
 
Taaffe's
In the midst of the shopping district, Taaffe's is very busy... 		Bars Galway City
 
An Taibhdhearc Theatre
Founded in 1928 by Hilton Edwards and Micháel Macliammóir... 		Theater Galway City
 
Tigh Coili Bar
Up-and-coming young musicians play at this cozy bar in traditional... 		Bars Galway City
 
Tigh Neachtain
If you're looking for the place to check out the Galway vibe... 		Bars Galway City
 
Vaughan's Pub
Known for its traditional-music sessions, Vaughan's has been... 		Music Clubs The Burren
 
Winkles Hotel bar
Traditional music is played most nights at the Winkles Hotel... 		Music Clubs Kinvara
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