Northwestern DonegalEntertainment

Entertainment in Northwestern Donegal

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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