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Ireland

Entertainment in Ireland

  1. Phil Carroll

    Near Nelson St, this diminutive place is Clonmel's most atmospheric old boozer.

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  2. Power’s Bar

    Head to this thatched pub for a good pint and live music at weekends.

    reviewed

  3. Chasin’ Bull

    Up-and-coming Irish and international bands gig at this good-time pub.

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  4. A

    Casement Park

    In West Belfast; you can see Gaelic football and hurling here.

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  5. B

    Cork Arts Theatre

    An excellent theatre putting on thought-provoking drama and new works.

    reviewed

  6. Enniskillen Omniplex

    A seven-screen cinema, 700m north of the town centre on Race Course Lough.

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  7. C

    Pumphouse

    Frequent live rock groups plus pool tables, big TVs and a rooftop terrace.

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  8. SGC Cinema

    SGCCinema screens Hollywood flicks in the centre of town.

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  9. D

    Ana Conda

    Local favourite featuring regular céilidh sessions and rock shows.

    reviewed

  10. St John’s Theatre & Arts Centre

    This centre hosts art exhibitions as well as drama, music and dance events.

    reviewed

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  12. E

    Chambers

    A haberdasher swallowed a copy of Wallpaper, and Chambers was born.

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  13. F

    McSorley's

    A local favourite for its big beer garden and nightclub with a decently sized dance floor. Trad sessions take place from early evening to 10pm, with live bands from 11.30pm. Admission to the main bar is free.

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  14. Foley’s

    Foley’s is a popular watering hole overlooking grassy dunes.

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  15. G

    Mullingar Arts Centre

    The centre runs a regular program of music, comedy, drama and art exhibitions. In summer there are family-friendly traditional music sessions every weekend.

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  16. Florry Batt's

    Draws a cheerful crowd and occasional singalongs.

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  17. H

    An Droichead Beag

    Traditional music kicks off at 9.30pm nightly at this raucous pub by the bridge.

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  18. I

    Town Hall Theatre

    The Town Hall Theatre features Broadway and West End shows, and visiting singers.

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  19. J

    Seán Óg's

    Fair diddling trad music is on at this rambling and raucous bar from Sunday to Thursday in summer and up to a couple of times a week outside season.

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  20. O’connell’s

    O’Connell’s is a wonderfully unspoilt and atmospheric country pub.

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  21. K

    Central Park

    With seven bars and a capacity of 1000 people, CPs is a Galway clubbing institution.

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  23. L

    Savoy

    The Savoy is a five-screen, first-run cinema, and has late-night shows at weekends. Savoy Cinema 1 is the largest in the country and its enormous screen is the perfect way to view really spectacular blockbuster movies.

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  24. M

    Sean O’Casey’s

    The antithesis of the Dublin superpub, this is the kind of place where the male drinkers (and there seems to be only male drinkers) look up and grunt when you walk through the door. It’s a Kerry pub, decked out in the county’s Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) colours, and is particularly lively when Kerry are playing in Croke Park.

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  25. Cinemax 3

    Cinemax 3 shows blockbusters and a Tuesday art-house programme on its three screens.

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  26. N

    Bacchus

    This nightclub has a breezy, youngish crowd at weekends, with live bands on Fridays.

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  27. O

    Crowley's

    One of the best bars for music, Crowley's has traditional bands on Wednesday nights.

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