Doolin's Three Pubs: O'Connor's, McGann's and McDermott's
Clare, Ireland
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Doolin's Three Pubs: O'Connor's, McGann's and McDermott's
350 XP
Doolin's three pubs — Gus O'Connor's (trading since 1832), McGann's (bought from the Laffertys in 1975 by the brothers Tony and Tommy McGann), and McDermott's (in the same family since 1867) — host live trad sessions most nights of the year. Doolin has been a magnet for traditional musicians since long before it became a tourist destination.
Required Activities
1
of 5
Attend a trad session at Gus O'Connor's, Doolin's oldest pub, trading since 1832 and a music session fixture since Gus O'Connor's own tenure from 1956
2
of 5
Attend a session at McDermott's, in the same family since 1867, or McGann's, bought by the McGann brothers in 1975
3
of 5
During a session, identify by ear the fiddle, bodhrán, tin whistle, and uilleann pipes as musicians take turns leading a tune
4
of 5
Follow session etiquette for a full night — applaud between tunes rather than during them, and stay quiet through a slow air or solo song
5
of 5
Listen from just outside the circle at a third venue — the seats inside it belong to the players
Attend a trad session at Gus O'Connor's, Doolin's oldest pub, trading since 1832 and a music session fixture since Gus O'Connor's own tenure from 1956
Attend a session at McDermott's, in the same family since 1867, or McGann's, bought by the McGann brothers in 1975
During a session, identify by ear the fiddle, bodhrán, tin whistle, and uilleann pipes as musicians take turns leading a tune
Follow session etiquette for a full night — applaud between tunes rather than during them, and stay quiet through a slow air or solo song
Listen from just outside the circle at a third venue — the seats inside it belong to the players
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