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