O'Donoghue's Pub, Traditional pub in Merrion Row, Dublin, Ireland.
Description
O'Donoghue's occupies a building at 15 Merrion Row with dark wooden panels, green paintwork, and a notable collection of musician photographs displayed near the entrance. The interior has a warm, welcoming character that reflects its long history and connection to traditional music.
History
The building started as a grocery store in 1789 and was converted into a pub in 1934 when the O'Donoghue family purchased it and opened for business. This transformation created the foundation for what would become a significant space for Irish folk music a few decades later.
Culture
This pub became the birthplace of traditional Irish folk music sessions in the early 1960s and remains a place where locals and visitors gather to experience live music in an authentic setting. The nightly performances are woven into the rhythm of the place and define how people use the space.
Practical
The pub is open Monday through Thursday until midnight, with extended hours on Friday and Saturday until 1 AM, and opens at 12:30 PM on Sundays. Plan your visit for the evening to catch the live music sessions and experience the place at its liveliest.
Did you know?
The building appeared in the film "The Commitments", linking it to Dublin's music culture in a way that goes beyond the stage. This cinematic connection remains part of the story that the pub tells to visitors today.
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