County Offaly is rich with the sounds and rhythms of traditional Irish music, song, and dance, thriving in pubs, halls, and community spaces across the county. This page highlights a regularly updated guide to weekly and monthly sessions, céilís, and gatherings, welcoming everyone from seasoned performers to curious newcomers. Tullamore TradFest is proud to support this vibrant local tradition, so explore what’s on and join in where you can! HUP! Offaly!
Weekly Traditional Music Events in County Offaly
Monday
- The Brewery Tap, Tullamore – 9:00pm (Mostly singing)
- John Lee’s, Tullamore – 9:00pm (2nd Monday of the month)
- The Thatch, Crinkle – 8:30pm (Singing, 1st Monday of the month)
Tuesday
Wednesday
- Old Warehouse, Tullamore – 9:00pm
- Simon Lyons Bar, Banagher – 9:30pm
- Dan & Molly’s, Ballyboy – 8:30pm (Singing, 3rd Wednesday of the month)
- Old Courthouse, Roscrea – 8:30pm (Rambling House, 1st Wednesday of the month)
- The Thatch, Rahan – 7:30pm
Thursday
- Kelly’s Bar, Birr – 9:00pm
- Annie Kelly’s, Tullamore – 9:00pm
- Eugene’s, Tullamore – 9:30pm (Mostly singing)
- Fallon’s Bar, Shannonbridge – 9:30pm
- Killeigh Teach Ceoil, Tullamore – 9:00pm (Oíche Ghaeilge, 2nd Thursday of the month)
Friday
- Rotating Pub, Birr – (2nd Friday of the month)
- Ollie Hayes Bar, Moneygall – 8:30pm (Singing, 3rd Friday of the month)
Saturday
- Hamilton’s, Geashill – 8:00pm (3rd Saturday of the month)
Sunday
- Paddy’s Bar, Tullamore – 7:00pm
- Dan & Molly’s, Ballyboy – 9:00pm (Set dancing with Nora)