| Dublin is often referred to as the party | | | | |
| capital of Europe; full of pubs, clubs and | | | | Plus, you'll find many more places where you |
| Irishmen extolling the virtues of 'the | | | | can enjoy traditional folk music at most |
| craic'. One thing you will find in abundance | | | | times of day or night. Bars, cafes and hotels |
| in the Irish capital is traditional folk | | | | in Dublin are all places where you can find |
| music and you certainly won't have to travel | | | | Irish Folk Music being performed by eager and |
| very far around the streets of Dublin to find | | | | talented local musicians. Plus, you'll be |
| a place to have a jig and a swig! | | | | able to enjoy just about any other genre of |
| | | | music in Dublin that takes your fancy, from |
| Whelan's in Camden Street, central Dublin is | | | | rock to classical. So, if you are planning to |
| the place to visit for traditional and folk | | | | visit Dublin, or just toying with the idea, |
| music. This exciting venue has had most of | | | | make sure that you are prepared for 'the |
| Ireland's folk talent perform on its stage at | | | | craic'! |
| some point. Just a stone's throw away, also | | | | |
| in Camden Street, is The Village - another | | | | And if you are in any doubt as to how much |
| vibrant music venue, that's well worth a | | | | the Irish love their music, take note of the |
| visit. | | | | following example. The Irish Post Office has |
| | | | recently started selling a series of stamps |
| Vicar Street - despite its confusing name - | | | | that pay tribute to four iconic bands whose |
| is not a street but a fabulous traditional | | | | roots are based in traditional Irish folk |
| music venue and can be found in Thomas Street | | | | music; The Chieftans, The Dubliners, the |
| in the heart of Dublin. This prestigious | | | | Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, and Altan. |
| venue opened in 1998 promising to give Dublin | | | | The bands have been chosen because of the |
| a mid-size venue that would 'punch above its | | | | success they have had in taking traditional |
| weight'. It presents bands and solo artists | | | | Irish folk music to the world. The inclusion |
| that play all types and genres of music | | | | of Tommy Makem is quite poignant as he |
| including traditional and folk, with big-name | | | | recently passed away, and these stamps make a |
| Irish bands such as the Dubliners appearing | | | | fitting tribute to his life-time contribution |
| at this venue. Other artists that are slated | | | | to making Irish music popular throughout the |
| to appear at Vicar Street include Dara | | | | United States. They are sure to become |
| O'Briain, Fionn Regan and Brendan Grace | | | | collectors' items, so be sure to pick some up |
| proving that it is living up to its promise | | | | when you visit Dublin. |
| to deliver quality acts. | | | | |