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Pubs

Castle Lane Tavern, Castle Lane, King's Island, Limerick City (tel. 061-360788), a traditional pub evocative of the 18th century. The Officer's Club on the second floor hosts dinner/entertainment shows featuring modern Irish music and dance.

Derg Inn, Main St., Terryglass, Co. Tipperary (tel. 067-22037) is an historic pub in a charming little riverside village. The décor is filled with local memorabilia, and the menu offers a creative selection of snacks and full meals.

Durty Nellys, Main St., Bunratty (tel. 061-364861) is the 400-year-old pub everyone talks about, nestled right next to Bunratty Castle. Originally a watering hole for the castle guards, now it is a favorite pub for the locals and also travelers from all over the world.

Goosers Bar & Eating House, Main St., Ballina, Co. Tipperary (tel. 061-376792). Although this eye-catching mustard-colored pub is technically in Tipperary, it sits on the other side of the river from Killaloe and offers the best views of Killaloe. It has an Old World setting and a great pub menu, from seafood chowders and a "house special" of thick beef soup, to Irish stew, burgers, and steaks. Seating indoors and outside under umbrellas.

Gus O'Connor's, Pier Rd., Doolin, Co. Clare (tel. 061-74168), dating back to c. 1832, is the quintessential Irish traditional music pub in the old West Clare-style. It sits within a mile of the Atlantic and close to the Cliffs of Moher, so it's very popular, especially in the summer.

Hyland's, Main St., Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare (tel.065-77131 ) is one of the best hotel pubs in Ireland, with open fireplaces, a relaxed 18th century atmosphere, and a menu of great fresh seafood, salads, soups, and more. Irish music is usually spontaneous at all hours of the day.

Liam O'Riain, Main St., Ballina, Co. Tipperary (tel. 061-376456), is an old-fashioned pub-cum-grocery store. Locals gather here for spontaneous sessions of traditional music, song, or poetry readings. The piano in the corner also encourages guest participation.

Molly's, The Quay, Ballina, Co. Tipperary (tel. 061-376632), is perched at the foot of the 13-arch bridge overlooking the Shannon opposite Killaloe. It exudes a country cottage atmosphere with dozens of photos and memorabilia from Killaloe's early days as a canal town. Pub food includes open-face crab or prawn sandwiches, hearty soups and chowders, and burgers or steaks. Seating is also available outside on picnic tables beside the river.

Pepper's Bar, Main St., Feakle, Co. Clare (tel. 061-924322), is one of Clare's oldest pubs (established in 1810), sitting on the edge of the town known as the birthplace of the famous teacher-poet, Bryan Merriman. The locals travel from miles around for this pub's Irish traditional music sessions, especially on Wednesdays, June through October.

P. McNamara & Son (Mac's), Main St., Bunratty (tel. 061-360788). This 19th century pub is right in the heart of Bunratty Folk Park, making it ideal if you are touring the castle or grounds. Visitors flock here for scrumptious pub grub and impromptu music sessions throughout the day.

Nancy Blake's, 19 Denmark St., Limerick City (tel. 061-416443), is a well established pub in the heart of the city. The locals gather for traditional music sessions in the evening.

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