Entertainment in County Donegal
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Voodoo
This vast club is the centre of Letterkenny's nightlife. Check the website for events.
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Leo’s Tavern
You never know who’ll drop by for one of the legendary singalongs at Leo’s Tavern. It’s owned by Leo and Baba Brennan, parents of Enya and her siblings Máire, Ciaran and Pól (the core of the group Clannad). The pub glitters with gold, silver and platinum discs and various other mementos of the successful kids. At Crolly, take the R259 1km towards the airport, and look for the signs for Leo’s.
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Corner House
A good spot to listen to an Irish music session (Friday and Saturday year-round; nightly from June to September), it's the type of place where someone will spontaneously break out into song and, if the mood is right, the rest of the pub will join in.
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Lóistín Na Seamróige
Owner Margaret grew up on these premises and her pub is the town's living room, especially on Friday mornings when a market sets up outside the front door, and during July and August when there's traditional music.
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Paddy’s Bar
The thatched Paddy’s Bar has been completely remodelled without detracting from its character, and attracts all ages, particularly for its regular traditional music sessions.
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Molly's Bar
Be sure to at least peek inside the cherry-red Molly's Bar, a wonderfully old-fashioned pub with proper snugs. It also hosts regular live music (traditional, jazz, blues and more) and events including quiz nights.
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An Grianán Theatre
An Grianán Theatre is both a community theatre and major arts venue for the northwest, presenting national and international drama, comedy and music. It also has a good cafe and bar.
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Old Castle
This grey-stone pub built to match the neighbouring castle has attractive stonework, corbel windows and a low wooden ceiling. It is a relaxing spot to swap banter with locals.
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Dunnion's
The owner of this old-school pub, next to the river, plays the button-box accordion, and his pals join him in a céilidh most nights. It often has the best craic in town.
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Reel Inn
The best craic (fun) in town is invariably found at this old-school pub. Its owner plays the button-box accordion, and his pals join him in traditional music sessions most nights.
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Club Sóisialta Thórai
The island's social life revolves around this merry spot, which along with the hotel has the island's only other pub. Opening times vary; it usually gets going from around 8pm but don't expect the real craic to start until much, much later.
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Regional Cultural Centre
In a stunning glass-and-aluminium structure, Letterkenny's cultural centre mounts performances, fine arts and multimedia exhibits, and film screenings.
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Brennan’s Criterion Bar
A quiet and neighbourly old pub in the heart of town, Brennan’s is a refreshing departure from the brash and spangly places up the street.
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McClean's
Easily spotted by the petrol pumps out front, this treasure of an old-time pub has the best craic in Malin and often has live music.
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Maddens Ould Bridge Bar
At the western end of town, this surfers’ hangout has traditional music sessions on Thursdays (more in summer) and fantastic craic.
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Atlantic Bar
Dating from 1792, this spearmint-and-moss-green drinking hole is Buncrana's oldest and most atmospheric pub.
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Cottage Bar
Watch your head! All sorts of bric-a-brac hangs precariously from the ceiling of Letterkenny's most atmospheric pub. It's popular with a young student crowd at weekends but is a good spot for a quiet mid-week pint.
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Rawdon’s
Rawdon's is a friendly pub along the Main Rd, less than a block from the Market Sq and has regular live music.
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Thatch Pub
Just off the top of Main St, this postcard-perfect pub is a great place to grab a pint and a few snapshots.
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McGinley's
The best spot in town to catch some live music, this old-style pub with an open fire has trad sessions on Wednesday nights, and live bands Thursday to Saturday. You'll generally find an older crowd downstairs and more livelier action upstairs.
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Chasin’ Bull
Up-and-coming Irish and international bands gig at this good-time pub.
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O'Flaherty's
A central hub for locals and visitors, this old-world pub is a friendly spot and has live traditional music every Wednesday night.
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McCafferty's
Sit by the fire, sip what many believe to be the best pint of Guinness in town and just soak up the atmosphere at this cosy, unassuming pub.
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Leo's Tavern
You never know who'll drop by for one of the legendary singalongs at Leo's Tavern. It's owned by Leo and Baba Brennan, parents of Enya and her siblings Máire, Ciaran and Pól (the core of the group Clannad), and now run by younger son Bartley. The pub glitters with gold, silver and platinum discs and various other mementos of the successful kids. There's live music nightly in summer and regular sessions throughout the winter. The restaurant is one of the best spots around for honest Irish pub grub. If you're in the area, don't miss it. To get here from Crolly, take the R259 1km towards the airport, and look for the signs for Leo's.
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