DeBarra's Folk Club

DeBarra's Folk Club DeBarra's Folk Club, Clonakilty Co. Cork. The possibility that anyone, literally anyone, might ramble in of the street and do a few tunes."
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Ireland's Number 1 Folk Club
Top Ten Ireland's Surf Pubs (Tonnta)
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https://linktr.ee/DeBarrasFolkClub "It is the presence of an unlikely musical venue that makes Clonakilty truly special however, to cross the well worn threshold of the shy and rather retiring de Barras Folk Club, is to enter into a world full of possibilities. Mark Mc Devitt, (Irish Examiner 2000)



"There’s Carnegie Hall, The Royal Albert, Sydney Opera House and then there’s De Barra's," - Christy Moore, (August 2003)

'There probably isn't a better, more comfortable, more 'feel like you're in your own living room' gig in the country. Long may you run.' - Declan Sinnott (October 2013)

''All music is 'Folk' Music, I 'aint never heard a horse sing a song!'
Louis Armstrong

We were first introduced to Andrew Fletcher when Glen brought him up onstage to play a song with him back in 2024 during...
31/08/2026

We were first introduced to Andrew Fletcher when Glen brought him up onstage to play a song with him back in 2024 during his west cork tour of Ireland with Dr Martin Shaw.
Andrew has been to DeBarras several times since but this Friday he makes his folk club debut with Clonakilty’s newest powerhouse rhythm section James Carey & Kieran Jayes

Buail Isteach!
Call in.

30/08/2026

Traditional Irish session every Sunday night at 8pm

Fáilte roimh cách
All welcome

Kealan On Keys makes his DeBarra’s Folk Club debut tonight backed by the powerhouse rhythm section of Kieran Jayes and J...
29/08/2026

Kealan On Keys makes his DeBarra’s Folk Club debut tonight backed by the powerhouse rhythm section of Kieran Jayes and James Carey.

Kealan on Keys is the stage moniker of mild mannered Kealan Crowley - by day a normal citizen, by night piano man!

Buail Isteach
Call in

Meadhb Hayes returns to the folk club tonight !Start 9:30pmFáilte roimh cách All welcome
28/08/2026

Meadhb Hayes returns to the folk club tonight !
Start 9:30pm

Fáilte roimh cách
All welcome

Susan O’Neill returns to DeBarra’s Folk Club for a very special Matinee Performance Sunday 25th October 2026 Susan O’Nei...
28/08/2026

Susan O’Neill returns to DeBarra’s Folk Club for a very special Matinee Performance Sunday 25th October 2026

Susan O’Neill is a rare and compelling force in contemporary music—an artist who defies convention with a voice that can both soothe and sear. Described as “equal parts balm and blowtorch,” her performances strike a unique balance between raw emotional power and delicate nuance. A fearless songwriter and magnetic stage presence, Susan brings a deep sense of authenticity to everything she does.



Today’s the day!Emma Langfords 10 year anniversary tour makes it to DeBarras! Supported by the department of Culture, Co...
27/08/2026

Today’s the day!
Emma Langfords 10 year anniversary tour makes it to DeBarras!

Supported by the department of Culture, Communications and sport.

26/08/2026

Tonight
Christopher Luke

Fáilte roimh cách
All welcome

Kealan on Keys tonight in the front bar!Bígí linn! Join us!
25/08/2026

Kealan on Keys tonight in the front bar!

Bígí linn!
Join us!

24/08/2026

Traditional Irish session tonight w/ na Ceoltóirí Samhna

“When the songs have stopped being sung, the ancestors are truly dead. When the stories have stopped being told, we all fall asleep. And when we wake up, what are we waking up to?”

Traditional Irish Session with the Samhain Session players

Fáilte roimh cách.
All Welcome.

That’s your post Christmas , pre New Years trad/world music hootenanny sorted!!!! KíLA - DeBarra’s Folk Club - Wed 30th ...
24/08/2026

That’s your post Christmas , pre New Years trad/world music hootenanny sorted!!!!

KíLA - DeBarra’s Folk Club - Wed 30th December 2026

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Address

55 Pearse Street
Clonakilty
CO.CORK

Opening Hours

Tuesday 6pm - 11:45pm
Wednesday 10am - 11:45pm
Thursday 10am - 11:45pm
Friday 10am - 12:30am
Saturday 12pm - 12:30am
Sunday 12pm - 11:30pm

Telephone

+353238833381

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