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Roisin Dubh

The Róisín Dubh pub on Dominick Street, which opened six years ago, is regarded by musicians and music lovers as one of Ireland's top venues. Artists as varied as Altan, John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin), Ray Manzarek (The Doors), Peter Green (Fleetwood Mac), Steve Earle, John Prine, Martin Hayes, Guy Clarke, Dick Gaughan, Gary Kemp, Aslan, Arlo Guthrie and Mary Coughlan play there regularly as does folk singer, John Martyn, although it is three times smaller than his regular venues. He rates it as one of the finest clubs anywhere because of its unique "intimate" atmosphere, and says his Róisín Dubh concerts are among his best. Galway Arts Festival have used the Róisín Dubh as a venue over the last 3 years with Mary Coughlan recording her 'Live in Galway' album over seven consecutive concerts during the '95 Galway Arts Festival.



After extensive research, we believe that no other Live Venue at home or abroad provides the quality of live music free of charge like the Róisín Dubh in Dominick Street. With almost 450 live gigs per year The Róisín is unique among live music venues for this kind of quality music. So come in, buy a pint, find a seat and listen to the best music you are likely to hear anywhere.



Hall of Fame

Just some of the artists who have performed @ Roisin Dubh:

John Paul Jones (bass & keyboardist - Led Zeppelin), Ray Manzarek (keyboardist-The Doors), Steve Earle, John Prine, The Selecter, Nils Lofgren (Springsteen/Neil Young), Albert Lee, Altan, Andy Irvine,Frankie Gavin, Andy White, Aslan, Babylon Zoo, Bert Jansch, Bhundu Boys, Davey Spillane, Dick Gaughan, Freddie White, De Danann, Gordon Gilltrap, Bruce Mathiske, Hazel O' Connor, James Taylor Quartet, The Holmes Brothers, Shara Nelson (Massive Attack), Tommy Fleming (De Danann), Gavin Friday, Pat McCabe (The Butcher Boy), Solas, Lunasa, Eileen Ivers (Riverdance), Martin Hayes, The Tulla Ceili Band, Jack Lukeman, Pyramid, Loudan Wainwright III, Liam O' Flynn, Paddy Kennan (The Bothy Band), Juliet Turner, Arlo Guthrie, Pierce Turner, The Wonderstuff, Donovan, Guy Clark, Junkster, Ian Hunter (Mott The Hoople), John Martyn, Dolores Keane, John Renbourn, Kieran Goss, Inner Sense, Liam O'Maonlai (Hothouse Flowers), Neil Finn (Crowded House), Luka Bloom, Mairtin O'Connor, Mary Coughlan, Mundy, Mick Hanly, Roy Harper (Pink Floyd / Led Zeppelin), Richard Thompson, China Crisis, Midge Ure (Ultravox), Waterson/Carthy, Hugh Cornwell (The Stranglers), Brian Robertson (Thin Lizzy), Fairport Convention, Sean Keane, Arcady, Sean Tyrrell, Sharon Shannon, Steve Forbert, Tinsley Ellis, The Saw Doctors, Tommy Peoples, Townes Van Zandt, The Voice Squad, Wilko Johnson, etc.etc..

'This was to be my first solo show since Led Zeppelin broke up 19 years ago, so I had to be sure it was the right place. when I checked it out it seemed just perfect , now I know I was right'

- John Paul Jones

(bass & keyboards - Led Zeppelin)



'I came cause I heard ye got the best venue in the world.... now I am sure'

- Ray Manzarek

(founder / keyboardist - The Doors)



'I just love Galway and when I get there, I always try to get a couple of shows in at Roisin Dubh ...incredible venue.'

- Steve Earle



'Twenty five years touring the world I've never played in a venue with an atmosphere like the Róisín Dubh.'

- John Martyn



'Our unplugged gigs with Aslan worked well everywhere we played, but in Róisín Dubh the crowd just went wild. The best gigs we ever played.'

- Christy Dighnam, Aslan



'This must be the best venue ever for atmosphere. Every act I've spoken to that has played here never stops talking about the gig.'

- Mike Maloney, 2FM



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