Leo's Tavern

Top choice in County Donegal


You never know who'll drop by for one of the legendary singalongs at famous, long-standing Leo's Tavern. There's live music nightly in summer and regular sessions throughout the winter, with fine Irish pub grub too. From Crolly, take the R259 1km towards the airport, and look for the signs for Leo's.

The pub is owned by Baba Brennan, mother of Enya and her siblings Moya, Ciaran and Pól (the core of the traditional-but-modern group Clannad), and now run by younger son Bartley. The pub glitters with gold, silver and platinum discs. It's open year-round, but it's worth phoning ahead or checking the website in cold months as opening times can change.


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