ennis, clare -where can I find lodging & music?

Subject: ennis, clare
From: GUEST,johntm
Date: 19 Feb 01 - 11:14 AM

I will be in Ennis from March 2 to March 10. Appreciate suggestions of places to hear good traditional music, either in Ennis or nearby.

Subject: RE: ennis, clare
From: Mikey joe
Date: 19 Feb 01 - 11:29 AM

brandons, mary custy plays there a lot. There is plenty of music in ennis. They should have something in Cruises as well, Dolans in Limerick has music 7 nights a week and a sunday morning session as well at least they use dwhen I used play there. Head to west clare for a day of two to Milltown Malbay, Doolin, etc etc. although phone ahead this tim eof the year. Try Friels in Milltown or O' Loughlins. In doolin try McGanns, Gus Connors. Actually the Micho Russell memorial weekend is sometime around now I think.

You'll be fine

Slán

Mj

Subject: RE: ennis, clare
From: Frank McGrath
Date: 19 Feb 01 - 01:44 PM

Give a call to;
Ennis Singers' Club
Brandon's Bar,
O'Connell St.,
Ennis,

and check out our web page for other contacts in the area for sessions, bith music and singing.

http://www.singerscircle.com/clubs.html

Regards

Frank McGrath

Subject: RE: ennis, clare
From: Lady McMoo
Date: 19 Feb 01 - 01:48 PM

Usually music in The Old Ground too. In fact quite a number of pubs in addition to those mentioned already.

mcmoo

Subject: RE: ennis, clare
From: bill\sables
Date: 19 Feb 01 - 06:06 PM

There used to be music at Nagles Bar Ennystymon

Subject: RE: ennis, clare
From: GUEST,johntm
Date: 22 Feb 01 - 11:29 PM

Thanks everybody. I will be staying in the old ground so i am sure i will hear so music there. will get to the other spots too

Subject: RE: ennis, clare
From: GUEST,JTT
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 03:06 AM

And go in to Custy's Music, where most of the staff are themselves musicians. They'll tell you what's hopping.

Subject: RE: ennis, clare
From: GUEST
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 06:57 AM

Halloo

Was in Dolans in Limerick last January - 2000, joined in the sessions there, they were a friendly lot - and it's a good pub to go to.... Though a bit out of the city centre - along the Docks Road..

Good sessions there though...

E

Subject: RE: ennis, clare
From: AKS
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 02:00 AM

I and a couple of band mates will be spending some time in Ennis next week (Wed 14th to Sun 18th of June).

Now, are there do-not-miss-this'es there then, if I may ask? :-)

AKS

Subject: RE: ennis, clare
From: Declan
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 03:29 AM

Music to be had at most of the following pubs. Ask locally for which nights:

Ciaran's Bar
Cruises (Queens Hotel)
Tom Steele's
Fawls
Brandon's
Mickey Kerins
Old Ground Hotel
Paddy Quinn's

Subject: RE: ennis, clare
From: Tannywheeler
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 07:16 PM

It's been a while. You'll probably find the people helpful, kind, warm, pleasant. Tell 'em Bob and Tanne wish they could come back several times a day.          Tw

Subject: RE: ennis, clare
From: Beer
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 09:37 PM

JTT,
Thanks for that wonderful site. Great video clips.
Beer
form Quebec

Subject: RE: ennis, clare
From: AKS
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 06:26 AM

Back home last night...

'Twas an enjoyable trip! Thanks folks, here at MC and there in Ennis!

AKS

Subject: RE: ennis, clare
From: sian, west wales
Date: 03 Oct 07 - 09:47 AM

Looks like there will be a small group of us coming over from Wales for the Cruinniú conference, 9/10 November. Anyone else going? I'm trying to find some decent accommodation too; there'll be 5 of us, none of whom are in the habit of sleeping with any of the others (singularly or in bulk) and one who snores so singles, or singles and twins.

All help appreciated!

sian

Subject: RE: ennis, clare
From: Declan
Date: 03 Oct 07 - 01:59 PM

Weekend of 9-10 November is during the Ennis Trad Festival. I'll be there as will hundreds of musicians. Getting acommodation in Ennis may well be an issue as most hostel/hotel beds/B&Bs are likely to bre booked up. Floor space may even be in scarce supply for that week-end.

Subject: RE: ennis, clare
From: Lynn W
Date: 03 Oct 07 - 04:08 PM

Try Totalstay.com - they are still offering twin rooms at the Auburn Lodge (1km out of town but usually lots going on there) at £45.50 per room including breakfast. Or try the tourist office if you want to be closer in.

Subject: RE: ennis, clare
From: Declan
Date: 03 Oct 07 - 04:30 PM

Sian,

I don't mean to put you off coming over that week-end, its really well worth visiting, but I would advise you to book in somewhere in advance if you can, and the earlier the better.

Auburn Lodge is not my favourite place to stay, but it will probably be the venue for some festival events, so could be handy from that viewpoint. The festival run busses to the Auburn Lodge when there are events out there.

Subject: RE: ennis, clare -where can I find lodging & music?
From: sian, west wales
Date: 03 Oct 07 - 06:00 PM

Aha! I don't think we had understood this was part of a festival! That explains a lot!

It's actually the Chief Exec of the Arts Council of Wales who flagged it up and seems to be keen for us to go. (And who am I to say no?)

Right. I'll get on to it tomorrow!

Many thanks!

sian

Subject: RE: ennis, clare -where can I find lodging & music?
From: Declan
Date: 03 Oct 07 - 07:56 PM

I hadn't heard of Crinniú but if its on in Ennis that week-end, its probably associated with the Festival. You'll find more information on the festival at the festival website

If you're only going there by coincidence, I think you'll find its a happy one for you.

Subject: RE: ennis, clare -where can I find lodging & music
From: sian, west wales
Date: 01 Nov 07 - 06:27 AM

Just an update for those who may be in Ennis on the weekend of the 9th. There will be at least 5 of us coming from Wales. The Arts Council of Wales has put up money for 3 bursaries for young musicians to attend so we'll have Jo Cooper (fiddle, recent grad of the Newcastle folk degree), Angharad Jenkins (fiddle & part of a new group, Sesh) and Elin Roberts (flute & plays in another group, the name of which I can't quite remember). I'll be coming along wearing my trac hat and Antwn Owen Hicks (pipes/pibgorn, member of Carreg Lafar, and ACW officer) will also be with us.

Hope to see some of you there. The organizers have put us in the 'conference hotel' but Antwn's making the arrangements so I'm just following the crowd ...

sian

Subject: RE: ennis, clare -where can I find lodging & music?
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 01 Nov 07 - 08:47 AM

Yeah, Great sessions in Dolans in Limerick, I've been there in my time too. Yes is a way out of the city centre. Walkable during the day - but get a taxi home as it's secluded.

Cheers Now

EWIS