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Ennis Trad Fest Session Trail 2023

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Brian Kelly’s

Address: 11A Upper Market St, Clonroad Beg, Ennis, Co. Clare, V95 RX74
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Session Trail Details: 

TimeVenueMusicians
8pm Thurs 9 Nov 2023Brian Kellys

Aoife Lynch, Anne Rynne, Michele Cavazzini & Jimmy Noonan

8pm Fri 10 Nov 2023Brian Kelly’s

Fiachra Hayes, Andrew Kenny & Conor O’Loughlin      

3pm Sat 11 Nov 2023Brian KellysMartin Breen, Una Canavan, Josie Canavan & Niamh Canavan     
9:30pm Sat 11 Nov 2023Brian KellysCahercalla Rebellion 
3pm Sun 12 Nov 2023Brian Kelly’sMarcus Moloney, Loic Blejean, Paul Gallagher, Melanie Houton & Evan O’Cualain
8.30pm Sun 12 Nov 2023Brian KellysFiachra Hayes, Andrew Kenny & Conor O’Loughlin
3pm Mon 13 Nov 2023Brian Kelly’sDamien Werner, Dan Restivo, Seamus Noonan & Michael Nuemaier

Brogans Bar & Restaurant

Address: 24 O’Connell Street, Ennis, Co. Clare
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Website: www.brogansbarandrestaurant.com

Session Trail Details: 

TimeVenueMusicians
9:30pm Fri 10 Nov 2023BrogansLily O Connor, Eve O’Connor, Ciaran Browne & Thierry Masure
9:30pm Sat 11 Nov 2023BrogansLiam O’Brien, Keegan Drohan & Lily O’Connor
copper jug ennis

Café on the Green

Address: Courtview, Lifford, Ennis, Co. Clare
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Session Trail Details: 

TimeVenueMusicians
2pm Sat 11 Nov 2023Café on the Green(Singing Session) Fear a Ti; Michael Marrinan, Jane Marlbourough, Anne Lynch Lyons, John Condon, John Tunney & Cathal Tunney
1pm Sun 12 Nov 2023Café on the Green(Singing Session) Fear a Ti: Senan Lillis, Peter Casey, Alan Hogan, Katie Theasby, JoJo Marrinan & Matty Murphy
ciarans bar

Ciarans Bar

Address: 1 Francis Street,  Ennis, Co. Clare
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Website: www.facebook.com/Ciar%C3%A1ns-Bar-1562641163958075

Session Trail Details: 

TimeVenueMusicians
9.30pm Wed 8 Nov 2023CiaransHappy to meet’ – Open session. Everyone welcome.
9:30pm Thurs 9 Nov 2023CiaransClive Earley, AnneMarie McCormack, Niamh O’Dea & Martin Dermody
6pm Fri 10 Nov 2023CiaransNiamh O’Dea, PJ McDonald, Liam Hickey, Michael Queally & Michele Cavazzini
9:30pm Fri 10 Nov 2023CiaransJohn Kelly, Seanie McGrath, Seamus O’Kane, Melanie Houton
1pm Sat 11 Nov 2023CiaransDonie Nolan, James Cullinan, Carol Talty, Noel O’Donoghue & Angela Crotty
5pm Sat 11 Nov 2023CiaransIrish speaking session : Garry Shannon, Jillian O Malley, Alph Duggan, Ornaith Lynch & Eoin O’Brien
9:30pm Sat 11 Nov 2023CiaransPeter Browne, Ruadhrai O’Kane, Brendan Mulholland & Ryan O’Donnell (amplified)
3pm Sun 12 Nov 2023CiaransKaren McMahon, Ciara Tighe, Sean Browne, Colm Browne & Liam Browne
9:30pm Sun 12 Nov 2023CiaransSean Conway, Tom Cussen, Tony Cullinan & Patsy Moloney
3pm Mon 13 Nov 2023CiaransSeamus McMahon, Anita Broderick, Mike Butler, Eamon Coyne & Pete Hill
9pm Mon 13 Nov 2023CiaransMurty Ryan, Carmel O’Dea, John Kelly & Alan Maguire

Considines (Fafa’s)

Address: 15 Parnell Street, Ennis, Co. Clare

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Session Trail Details: 

TimeVenueMusicians
9:30pm Thurs 9 Nov 2023ConsidinesSiobhan Peoples, Blackie O Connell & Conal O’Kane
4:30pm Fri 10 Nov 2023ConsidinesPiping Heaven/Piping Hell
9:30pm Fri 10 Nov 2023ConsidinesLuca Rapazzini, Richie Lyons, Sean Lyons & Eoin Orr
3pm Sat 11 Nov 2023ConsidinesPiping Purgatory
9:30pm Sat 11 Nov 2023ConsidinesMartha Clancy, Geraldine Clancy, Declan Corey, Donal Donnelly & Pearse McGuinness
3pm Sun 12 Nov 2023ConsidinesSeanie Vaughan, Brian Mooney, Geraldine McNamara & Seanie O’Gorman
9:30pm Sun 12 Nov 2023ConsidinesTara Breen, Kieran Hehir, Anthony Devitt & Sean Lyons
5pm Mon 13 Nov 2023ConsidinesBlackie O Connell, Siobhan Peoples, AnneMarie McCormack, Dave Stone, Cyril O’Donoghue & James Duddy
copper jug ennis

The Copper Jug

Address: Courtview, Lifford, Ennis, Co. Clare
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Session Trail Details: 

TimeVenueMusicians
8pm Fri 10 Nov 2023Copper JugAnthony Quigney, Aidan Quigney, Brian O’Grady & Conal O’Kane
5pm Sat 11 Nov 2023Copper JugFintan McMahon, John Canny, Ralph Morgan, Mark Donnellan & Ivan Berto
9:30pm Sat 11 Nov 2023Copper JugJohn Wynne, Martin Nolan, Gabrielle Capruso & Paolo Cerato
cruises

Cruises Bar

Address: Abbey Street, Ennis, Co. Clare
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Websitewww.cruisesbar.com

Session Trail Details: 

NameVenueMusicians
9pm Wed 8 Nov 2023CruisesClara Butler & Eoin O’Neill
9pm Thurs 9 Nov 2023CruisesSeamus Noonan, Mairead Considine, Murrough O’Kane & Ronan Kennedy
6pm Fri 10 Nov 2023CruisesStephen Kennedy, Laura Ugur, Terence O’Flaherty, Doris Keutgen & Alastair Cassidy
11am Sat 11 Nov 2023CruisesFestival Fry – Eimear Donnellan, Cliodhna Donnellan (Tulla) & Joe Kelly
5pm Sat 11 Nov 2023CruisesDeirdre Moynihan, Diarmuid Moynihan, Cathy Potter & Jorgi Fabrini
11am Sun 12 Nov 2023CruisesFestival Fry – Oliver O’Connell, Mickie Dunne & Anthony Harkin
1pm Sun 12 Nov 2023Cruises (backbar)Aidan Walsh, Stefan Germaine, Brendan Quinn, Pat O’Connor & Charles Monod
2pm Sun 12 Nov 2023CruisesAine O’Donoghue, Aine Griffey & Pauline Brody
5pm Sun 12 Nov 2023CruisesC-session – Paraic Mac Donnchadha, Macdara O’Faolain & Padraic Keane
9pm Mon 13 Nov 2023CruisesEimear Clancy, Jack Dilleen, River McGann & Evan O Cualain

Dan O’Connells

Address: 2 Abbey St, Clonroad Beg, Ennis, Co. Clare Find on Google Maps Website: www.facebook.com/danoconnells/ Session Trail Details: 
Time Venue Musicians
3pm Sun 12 Nov 2023 Dan O’Connell’s Fiachra Hayes, Paul (Bro) Maguire, Andy Kenny & Autumn Rhodes
the diamond

The Diamond Bar

Address: 25 O’Connell Street, Ennis, Co. Clare
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Website: www.facebook.com/pages/The-Diamond-Bar

Session Trail Details: 

TimeVenueMusicians
9pm Thurs 9 Nov 2023The DiamondMurty Ryan, John Kelly & Seanie McGrath
4pm Fri 10 Nov 2023The Diamond

Conor O’Loughlin, Sean O’Dalaigh, Denis Mc Auliffe & Alan Jordan

9:30pm Fri 10 Nov 2023The Diamond

Laura Torterolo, Michael Balati, Sam Morris, Peter Browne & Eanna Harrington  

4pm Sat 11 Nov 2023The DiamondDamien O’Reilly, Finola Ryan, Caoilfhionn Ni Fhrighil, AnneMarie Rynne & Liam Ryan
10pm Sat 11 Nov 2023The DiamondSorcha Costello, Richie Lyons, Murrough O’Kane, Conor Broderick & Darragh Murphy
7pm Sun 12 Nov 2023The DiamondMurty Ryan, Seanie McGrath & Pat Quinn
4:30pm Mon 13 Nov 2023The DiamondCillian King, Aisling Byrne, Anthony Devitt & Brendan Organ
fawls

Fawls Bar

Address: 69 O’Connell Street, Ennis, Co. Clare
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Session Trail Details: 

TimeVenueMusicians
9pm Thurs 9 Nov 2023FawlsOpen Session
9pm Fri 10 Nov 2023FawlsAoife Lynch, Eimear Howley, Mark Burke, Sharon Howley & Kevin Doherty
2pm Sat 11 Nov 2023FawlsDarragh Murphy, Conor Casey, John Weir & Eithne Ni Dhonaile
9pm Sat 11 Nov 2023FawlsBrian O Loughlin, Kevin Corbett, Martin Fahy & Yvonne Casey

Glór

Address: Causeway Link, Cappahard, Ennis, Co. Clare, V95 VHP0
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Website: https://glor.ie/

Session Trail Details: 

TimeVenueMusicians
2pm Sat 11 Nov 2023GlorTrad for Teens: Aidan Quigney, Ciara Tighe & Sarah Fox
8pm Sat 11 Nov 2023GlorTrad Orchestra
10pm Sat 11 Nov 2023GlorEve O’Connor, Cliodhna Donnellan (Tulla), Riona Hely & Evan O’Cualain
3pm Sun 12 Nov 2023GlorEoin O Neill & John Williams with Wild Atlantic Music Tours

Josie O Shea’s Bar

Address: 40 Abbey Street, Ennis, Ireland
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Website: www.facebook.com/Josie-O-Sheas-10

Session Trail Details: 

TimeVenueMusicians
Fri 7pmJosie O’SheasBrid Long, Anne Marie Rynne, Aidan Rynne & Michael Balatti
Sat 7pmJosie O’SheasLorcan Brady, Liam King, Jason O’Rourke & James Frawley
Sun 7pmJosie O’SheasDaire Mulhearn, Jillian O Malley, Conor Crimmins & Oisin Marsh

James O’Keefes

Address: Lifford, Ennis, Co. Clare
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Website: Facebook

Session Trail Details: 

TimeVenueMusicians
9pm Thurs 9 Nov 2023O’KeeffesVincent Fogarty, Beanie O’Dell, Eamon Cotter & Kevin Finucane
9pm Fri 10 Nov 2023O’KeeffesShane Mulvey, Tony Graham, Jim Kerrigan, Eric Healy & Keith O’Loughlin
7pm Sat 11 Nov 2023O’KeeffesSeamus O’Kane, PJ King, Claire O’Loughlin, Sile Boylan & Ailish O’Connor
10pm Sat 11 Nov 2023O’Keeffe’sDale McKay, Ruadhrai Tierney, Kurt Dineen Carroll, David Hart & Ivan Berto
6pm Sun 12 Nov 2023O’KeeffesNaomi Powell, Pat Marsh, Josephine Marsh & Mick Kinsella
9pm Sun 12 Nov 2023O’KeeffesShane Mulvey, Michael Nuemaier, John Moloney & Marty Barry
2pm Mon 13 Nov 2023O’Keeffe’sEddie Moloney, Kate Moloney, Shannon Heaton & Seanie McGrath

Johnno’s Bar

Address: R469, Bunnow, Ennis, Co. Clare Find on Google Maps Session Trail Details: 
Time Venue Musicians
3pm Sun 12 Nov 2023 Johnnos Deirdre Galway, Conor Lamb, Myles McCormack & Gerry Hanley

Kennys Bar

Address: Carmody Street, Ennis, Co. Clare

Session Trail Details: 

TimeVenueMusicians
9pm Fri 10 Nov 2023Kenny’s BarMarty Barry, Aidan McMahon, Cillian Shannon & Roisin Broderick,
1pm Sun 12 Nov 2023Kenny’s BarB flat session: John McMahon, Cyril O Donoghue, Sile Boylan, Claire O’Loughlin & Brian McAodh
michael kerins

Kerins Bar

Address: Lifford, Ennis, Co. Clare
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Session Trail Details: 

TimeVenueMusicians
9:30pm Fri 10 Nov 2023KerinsGeraldine Cotter, Eileen O’Brien, John Boyd, Maeve Boyd & Cillian Boyd
9:30pm Sat 11 Nov 2023KerinsEimear Coughlan, Brid Long, Nuala Hehir & Eamon Coyne
knoxs

Knoxs Pub

Address: 18 Abbey Street,  Ennis, Co. Clare
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Website: www.knoxs.ie

Session Trail Details:

NameVenueMusicians
7:30pm Wed 8 Nov 2023Knox’sKeith O’Loughlin, Conor O’Loughlin & Friends

7.30pm Thurs 9 Nov 2023

Knoxs

Cathy Kelly, Andrew McNamara & Kieran Hehir

10pm Thurs 9 Nov 2023Knoxs

Carmel Doohan, Aisling Mulhearne, Rachel Walker & Eimear Donnellan

3:30pm Fri 10 Nov 2023KnoxsRosa Carroll, Joe Kelly, Lily O’Connor, Alan Maguire & Eve O’Connor
7:30pm Fri 10 Nov 2023KnoxsMurt Ryan, Noel O’Donoghue & Friends
3pm Sat 11 Nov 2023KnoxsCaoimhe McIvern, Erin Rose Ni Mhaolain, Piaras MacMaoilain, Pj McDonald & Colm Healy
7pm Sat 11 Nov 2023KnoxsBrendan Quinn, Trish Clarke, Paul (Bro) Maguire, Seamus Noonan & Andrew McNamara
3pm Sun 12 Nov 2023KnoxsJimmy Noonan, Joan Hanrahan, Jason O’Rourke & Joe Carey
7pm Sun 12 Nov 2023KnoxsAlan Maguire, Andrew McNamara, Laura Donnellan & Seamus Noonan
7:30pm Mon 13 Nov 2023KnoxsColm Healy, John Kelly & Seanie McGrath
Lucas Bar Ennis

Lucas Bar (Back Bar)

Address: 74 Parnell Street,  Ennis, Co. Clare
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Website: www.facebook.com/lucas.bar.35

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McHughs Bar

Address: 78 Parnell St, Clonroad Beg, Ennis, Co. Clare
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Moroney’s

Address: 9 Upper Market St, Clonroad Beg, Ennis, Co. Clare, V95 HA89
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Session Trail Details: 

TimeVenueMusicians
6:30pm Fri 10 Nov 2023MoroneysOrnaith Lynch, Andrew McNamara, Pat Quinn & Brian Murphy
9:30pm Fri 10 Nov 2023MoroneysMarcus Moloney, Kieran Kissane & Martin Dermody
2pm Sat 11 Nov 2023MoroneysRebecca Collins, Alan Reid, Vincent Fogarty, Shannon Heaton & Kieran Kissane
7pm Sat 11 Nov 2023MoroneysDaragh Murphy, Josie Nugent, Kate Moloney,& Richie Lyons
6pm Sun 12 Nov 2023MoroneysRebecca Collins, Aishling Lyons, Alan Reid & Michele Cavazzini
8pm Sun 12 Nov 2023MoroneysOrnaith Lynch, Conor Arkins, Martin Nolan & Ruadhrai O’Kane

Nora Culligans

Address: 21-33 Abbey St, Lifford, Ennis, Co. Clare
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Website: www.facebook.com/noraculligans

Session Trail Details: 

NameVenueMusicians
9pm Thurs 9 Nov 2023Nora CulligansPaddy Mulcahy & Friends
7pm Fri 10 Nov 2023Nora CulligansLiam Clancy, Roisin Clancy, Daire Shannon, Dave Harper & Moya Fitzgerald
4pm Sat 11 Nov 2023Nora CulligansTommy Keane, Clodagh Warnock, Pat Quinn & Paul (Bro) Maguire
6:30pm Sat 11 Nov 2023Nora CulligansLuca Rapazzini, Sean Fitzpatrick, Aoibhinn Fitzpatrick & Paula Houton
4pm Sun 12 Nov 2023Nora CulligansInaki Carro, Cli Donnellan, Therese McInerney & Cillian O’Dalaigh
7pm Sun 12 Nov 2023Nora CulligansAisling Byrne, Eleanor Gaffney, Jack Warnock & Brid O’Gorman
7pm Mon 13 Nov 2023Nora CulligansGerry Hanley, Sean O Dalaigh & Ruadhrai O’Kane

O’Deas

Address: 66 O’Connell Street, Clonroad Beg, Ennis, Co. Clare, V95 C6C4
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Session Trail Details: 

TimeVenueMusicians
8pm Thurs 9 Nov 2023O’DeasDenis Liddy, Elvie Millar, Michel Sikiotakis,Tim Collins & Claire Griffin
The Old Ground Hotel - Ennis Trad Fest

The Old Ground Hotel, Poets Corner

Address: Station Road, Ennis, Co. Clare
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Website: www.flynnhotels.com/Old_Ground_Hotel_Ennis

Session Trail Details: 

TimeVenueMusicians
9:30pm Fri 10 Nov 2023The Poets CornerPaddy Kerr, Johnny Kelly & Joe Kelly
1pm Sat 11 Nov 2023The Poets CornerTeresa O Dea, Murrough O’Kane, Sinead Heagney, Aoife Lynch & Michele Cavazzini
9:30pm Sat 11 Nov 2023The Poets CornerMartin Meehan, Sorcha Meehan & Brian Stafford
1pm Sun 12 Nov 2023The Poets CornerPaula Houghton, Erin Rose Ni Mhaolain, Piaras Mac Maolain, Alan Maguire & Aisling Hunt
9:30pm Sun 12 Nov 2023The Poets CornerMike Butler, Aidan McMahon & Michael Landers
paddy quinn

Paddy Quinns Pub

Address: 7 Lower Market Street,  Ennis, Co. Clare
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Session Trail Details: 

TimeVenueMusicians
8pm Fri 10 Nov 2023Paddy QuinnsRebecca Collins, Alan Reid, Aidan Walsh, Paul Clesham & Aaron Jones
9:30pm Sat 11 Nov 2023Paddy QuinnsHeidi Liddy, Riccardo Alberio & Clive Earley
pj kellys

PJ Kelly’s

Address: 5 Carmody St, Ennis, Co. Clare
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Session Trail Details: 

TimeVenueMusicians
9:45pm Fri 10 Nov 2023PJ Kelly’sDessie Kelliher, Murty Ryan & Brian O’Loughlin
6pm Sat 11 Nov 2023PJ Kelly’s

Eamonn O’Riordan & Friends

9.45pm Sat 11 Nov 2023PJ KellysJoan Hanrahan, Andrew McNamara & friends
8pm Sun 12 Nov 2023PJ KellysJohn Kelly, Martin Dermody & Dessie Kelliher
7pm Mon 13 Nov 2023PJ KellysNoel O Donoghue, James Cullinan, Carol Talty & Donie Nolan
preachers

Preachers Bar, Temple Gate Hotel

Address: The Square, Ennis, Co. Clare
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Website: www.templegatehotel.com/preachers-pub

Session Trail Details: 

TimeVenueMusicians
6pm Fri 10 Nov 2023PreachersAine Heslin & friends
6pm Sun 12 Nov 2023Preachers BarAine Heslin & friends
Treacys West County Ennis

Treacys West County Hotel

Address: Clare Road,  Ennis, Co. Clare
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Website: www.treacyswestcounty.com

Session Trail Details: 

TimeVenueMusicians
2pm Sat 11 Nov 2023Treacy’s West CountyBrendan Mulholland, Michael Butler, John Chandler & Bruno Dervissoglou