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  1. Brandon's Bar

    Still holds its own for traditional sessions, on Monday nights especially; starts from about 21:30. Brandon's also stages live music, including blues, rock and disco (!).

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  2. Brogan's

    Brogan's sees a fine bunch of musicians ripping the roof off from about 21:00 on Tuesday and Thursday plus more nights in summer. On the corner of Cooke's Lane, it's a big pub that stretches a long way back from the street.

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  3. Cíaran's Bar

    Slip into this small place by day and you can be just another geezer pondering a pint. At night there's trad music Wednesday to Sunday.

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  4. Cois na hAbhna

    This pilgrimage point for traditional music and culture is housed in a custom-built pentagonal hall 1.5km north of town along the N18. It has performances and a full range of classes in dance and music. You can hear music on Wednesday nights and there's music and dancing some Saturdays. The archive is a resource centre and a library of Irish traditional music, song, dance, and folklore relating mainly to County Clare; books and recordings are on sale.

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  5. Cruise's Pub

    Cruise's friendly bar has a long side courtyard that's perfect for enjoying a fresh-air pint in the shadow of the old friary. There are traditional music sessions most nights from 21:30.

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  6. Glór

    Clare's cultural centre is in a striking modern building. Art, traditional music, theatre, dance, photography and film are some of the programmes offered. There's a strong Irish bias but international influences are celebrated.

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  7. Knox's Pub

    Knox's gives it all its got if you're looking for chart sounds, DJs riffing, full-on football megascreen action and a raucous crowd. Mr Knox, the original coffee, wine and spirits merchant, is no doubt spinning in his grave to the beat of the music. It's open late past midnight.

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  8. McQ's

    Aromatic peat fires warm this cosy pub that's a haven on a rainy day. There's good food and a few simple B&B rooms upstairs.

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