Irish bag pipe

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Matt Molloy's

Top choice in County Mayo


Matt Malloy, the fife player from the Chieftains, runs this old-school pub where Mayo's musical heritage comes vividly to life. Head to the back room most nights and you'll probably catch live céilidh (traditional music and dancing). Or perhaps a veteran musician will simply slide into a chair and croon a few classics.

Great microbrews on tap add to the allure.