Sessions Worth Showing Up For

Niamh Kavanagh

@niamhkplays

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Right, between patching up lads' hamstrings and legging it round a five-a-side pitch, music's the bit that keeps me sane. These are the spots I'd actually drag you to - no notes, just get your coat. Half trad pubs, half gig venues, all deadly craic. Stoneybatter represent.

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Sessions Worth Showing Up For — 5 items
Name	Venue	Vibe	Address	City	My take
1The Cobblestone	The Cobblestone	Proper trad session pub, no telly, no nonsense	77 King Street North, Smithfield	Dublin	This is the real deal, session every single night. Bring your own tune or just sit and nod along, class either way
2Walsh's of Stoneybatter	Walsh's of Stoneybatter	Local snug pub, Monday night sessions	6-7 Stoneybatter	Dublin	My local, won't lie. Monday session is the only reason I tolerate Mondays. Walk distance from mine, deadly altogether
3Whelan's	Whelan's	Legendary gig venue, big acts and up-and-comers	25 Wexford Street	Dublin	Seen some serious gigs here, sweaty and loud and I love it. Go early for a pint before
4Vicar Street	Vicar Street	Cabaret-style seated gig venue	58-59 Thomas Street	Dublin	Brilliant sightlines even from the back, grand for when your knees are wrecked after training and you want to sit down
5The Button Factory	The Button Factory	Mid-size gig and club space in Temple Bar	Curved Street, Temple Bar	Dublin	Good for the louder nights out, dance a bit of the match day energy off after a win