O'Connor's Pub, Doolin - Irish trad. Music and Dance

[@Forthestate]

Drove about forty miles to find this pub about 30 years ago. Saw not a soul on the way, and Doolin seemed deserted. The only other pub was boarded up. Walked in to Gus O'Connor's and half of Ireland was in there. At eleven the place shut. Food was served and the music began. They let us out after some breakfast at about 7.00.

[@bofe111]

Hahahaha this is Heaven

[@chauncymcgillicuddy1079]

if that happened to me, i wouldn't stop writing about it for 50 years

[@larsgibbon3327]

What a great memory....I also encountered something similar when I was in Ireland 20+ years ago....This clip took me back to those times, loved it....

[@OhtobeinIreland]

It’s been 11 years since we were in O’Connor’s in Doolin and as soon as we’re back to a semblance of normalcy, back I go!💚💚💚

[@Ronnie_Roy]

It may be cold and wet outside with a fierce wind blowing but you can be sure the air and atmosphere inside is as warm as the turf burning in the fireplace 🍀

[@leshackett1025]

O Connell my mum. Taught me to dance like girl. In nz. God bless mum. Best mum ever

[@deborahcrumley8044]

These are the best nights 💚💚💚 missed these when i was alway travelling ...

[@pathfinder8195]

Over ten years ago my friend and I were in that Pub. What a night. The sound, the rhythm was incredable. We have been in a few pubs in Dublin but the skill of those who played in Doolin made my friend and I soar. In that very night we found the true heart of Ireland.

[@cigh7445]

Doolin is the spiritual home of traditional Irish music

[@zendawilliams2816]

I met Micho Russel there years ago when he regularly played there.

[@maxrawnsley1401]

Have found it in a lot of towns, great musicians

[@AG-io5wr]

I love my Irish roots and all the greatness it has brought the world. Especially the trad seisiún. Cheers!

[@johnnyappleseed738]

How warm and wonderful, what a community.

[@risteardwest3384]

I just enjoy watching these Irish videos the music is just fantastic nothing beats this 🇮🇪💯👍🍀

[@PhyllisBennettNana]

Getting back to my Irish roots! Love this

[@rocky7173]

Love and strength to the world from IRELAND don't let the Barstards get you down🙋🐕🍀🍀

[@deeryker]

Fuck off,,there are no bastards getting us down. The only down we allow is goin down,,,

[@ramseyderrickson5581]

Right lad

[@deeryker]

@@ramseyderrickson5581 Roight

[@iangallager4091]

videos like these lift your spirits no matter how down you might feel. Found myself grinning and tapping my feet along with it all

[@tamisweetie]

beautiful :) sometimes I so wish I weren't born in america... my heart years to be in a place like this

[@MrMidi24]

It's the most welcoming place i know ! c'mon, let's go ! x)

[@bobmarleystoe]

think yourself lucky your american

[@ConcealedCarrier]

America was settled (conquered?) by people like this. You’re alright where you are I think.

[@sku36]

pubs like this are all over the world...luckily for us non irish

[@purebloodirishman9389]

I want to go to Texas and listen to country music

[@kc8tby]

My family is from this very part of Eire. I took my daughter there to visit our ancestorial home when she was at Trinity College studying for her Master Degree. I so treasure this time with her. That was many, many years ago.

[@7simplyred]

Only place I’m heading for when this virus is gone and it’s Ireland party capital in world happiest nights ever 😘

[@neilwhat]

7simplyred meet you there, fed up with this now 😊

[@markgasmanprothero4442]

Snap

[@touchmoss]

"when this virus is gone" 😬

[@carolineridlington5010]

Wait for me...☘

[@matthewcoyle3315]

Doolin is in County Clare.

[@nigelwilliams4800]

Went into a pub in Ireland years ago,Irish music,awesome,Amazing can't beat it..Greetings from Cardiff Wales love 😍 👌

[@TeeJayknuk23]

I’m an O’Connor from the United States. I’ve traced my family to the County Roscommon. I look forward to the trip to this pub with my two sons and we will have a pint for my Father and His before who have gifted us this life. Proud to have come across this video and hope to share in the next song.

[@matthewshort9205]

It will be the best time of your life.

[@Perbalter]

Want to go back! Love the music and the pub culture! Friendly people aswell. Love it!😍

[@blancaduran4446]

Irlanda, precioso pais, y lo mejor su gente. Gracias por el tiempo que comparti, hace ya muchos años.

[@BlumpyDaddy]

Celebrated my birthday at O’Connor’s 31 years ago while hitchhiking through Ireland. A great place to celebrate and have a pint!

[@rosebrown9265]

Happy belated birthday 🎈

[@dougscrivens4002]

I spent a fabulous weekend in zcork before the restrictions, and as soon as this nonsense stops I will be back there. Great music, lovely people and the Craic was good.

[@davidlund3420]

This is what fun looks like!

[@joedouglas7656]

I love the Irish ☘️ what great and diverse solid human beings loyal to there land and straight to the point ✊🏻💚🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@donaldtomaskovic-devey6681]

we did new year's eve in O'Connors. pure magic

[@wynbrown7321]

Love it. Brings back memories of great times. 🇮🇪🇮🇪😂😂

[@deeryker]

is that the last time ye got pissed and fucked?

[@billd.4701]

On my way back from Germany we had to a refueling in Shannon Ireland. We spent 2 hours there and in that time I knocked down 10 pints of Guinness! Woah! Those Irish sure know how to drink.

[@Jaytecx]

Beautiful times, before social distancing.

[@bobmarleystoe]

so is this what were gonna get now before covid.still alive and aw this pish.get on with it

[@Jeweli.]

...unsocial distancing

[@Jaytecx]

“Social distancing” needs to become an archaic term now.

[@ElvisLivesUpstairs]

Shut up

[@purebloodirishman9389]

@@Jaytecx plandemic

[@jameswright9337]

I was here a few years back...Exellent!!!

[@franciscom.d.459]

Long life Ireland, the best country in the world

[@jozsefgirgasz6185]

Az igazi,szívből jövö ír tánc,és zene!❤🥰

[@ThatCologneGuy]

Gorgeous music, dancer, and atmosphere. What more can you ask for?

[@MarnieRua742]

Perhaps a table or a slightly elevated stage for the dancer, otherwise fantastic.

[@gagandeepsahdev]

I was always fascinated with such beautiful lively gatherings. Though I have never been part of such events. But with such traditional classiy Irish videos I become a part of your culture. Beautiful !

[@rocky7173]

Sending you love from IRELAND 🙋🐕🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@gagandeepsahdev]

@@rocky7173 thanks so much

[@danthorstad4132]

They are as much fun as they look. Would go back to Killarney tomorrow if I could

[@rustydobro]

Sorry , but Doolin is in County Clare. I got to play in Gus O’Connor’s pub once.

[@deeryker]

We dont want you as part of our culture,,,our culture is Irish,,,you keep your culture,,,we will keep ours,,,come and mix,,,but,,,you will never be part of our culture. Multiculteralism is a bad disease,,it dilutes the original form. Now,,,get out of my face,,,ye fukkin weirdo

[@towneast9194]

She did great i dance like that in New Mexico for thirty years

[@gagandeepsahdev]

at 2:32 proof that Irish love music and the beer !

[@dietmardonath6283]

Hi Gagandeep! It seems to be beer but according to my memory it was a soft drink or apple juice. Irish are also happy without beer.

[@gagandeepsahdev]

@@dietmardonath6283 well Apple juice made me feel thirsty early in the morning today.

[@acousticshadow4032]

What fun!!! Bet they sold a few pints that night. My kind of place. Too bad I'm across the pond.

[@tomdelehunty8083]

Where in world would u see likes of this some things will never die out

[@robertawishon7666]

O! The luck of the Irish!Many more rainbows and four leaf clovers for you.

[@MrBadlandabad]

That’s it! Once this virus goes away, I’m going straight to Ireland to get shitfaced and dance to real music! Much love from 🇳🇴❤️

[@purebloodirishman9389]

Ur more than welcome.Feck this plandemic

[@pashvonderc381]

That’s grand, same here and I’ll be joining ye.. sláinté

[@sadiebellabee]

I’d give anything to be there right now

[@michaeltreser1435]

I love it !

[@mariakouteva8386]

I LOVE IT

[@ilikemusic2726]

Went to doolin when I was only arond 11. One tiny street with only pubs and a few shops. One of my favorite places I’ve ever been. It’s been 14 years but I hope to make it back soon

[@joewright7095]

The magic of The Sidhe is plain to b seen .Who needs far away lands when.we have it all in our midst. West Clare Abu.

[@Finchy15WMT]

this is so wholesome, love it!

[@user-bp9zj9xs2y]

Awesome mate

[@jscordoba3]

I never understood why Americans didn't establish these types of traditions with Bluegrass music. Probably happens some places, but definitely not commonplace.

[@OSTARAEB4]

As you stated, in some parts of the USA like hill country as some call it these type of get togethers do occur. Whether you're American or not, the music and definitely the food specialties change from region to region and even from State to State. Take barbecue as an example and 'Southern cooking" sweet and heavy, or fried compared to say the Midwest or Northeast where seafood in the NE is primarily comes to mind.

[@be8nice]

We have a weekly Old Timey/Americana session in Fresno, CA, that has started up again. We have an Irish session too. Big cities have Irish sessions and probably some have Bluegrass/Old Timey sessions as well. Check online where you are. If there's a folklore society, someone will know where to go.

[@user-cu7xb2ox3l]

ΜΠΡΑΒΟ.ΠΑΝΤΑ ΕΤΣΙ.ΑΠΟ ΕΛΛΑΔΑ.

[@yourontheair]

great name

[@CC3193]

Gah! I just visited the Clare region last month and didn't make it north of Miltown Malbay. Doolin and O'Connor's pub are going straight on my “next visit to Ireland” list. It will be my 4th visit. Notes to visitors: Miltown Malbay is, in itself, a charming, friendly small town in Country Clare. Personally, I love its haberdashery store, and recommend Friels pub (aka Lynch's) who serve mean gin & tonics from local producers. The Westbridge bar/pub is great, too. My fussy husband enjoyed coffee from The Frozen Spoon - a hot pink place, you can’t miss it. We got takeaway potato & leek soup with buttered homemade bread for dinner one night from The Old Bakehouse, a red place - their soup & bread were simple, delicious and just brilliant. The town is easy walking, and showcases its colourful history very proudly and well. County Clare in general is special. I suggest you plan to stay in the area at least a night or two - don’t rush through it.

[@romystumpy1197]

This is how i remember pub life,

[@Elglarad]

Dancing to the tune of the Sally Gardens reel

[@SergeMihnjak-ff1pk]

Long Live souhern irland❤

[@owenblake3333]

Love it

[@mariakouteva8386]

Da badat blagoslovenni horata na Irlandija!

[@Paul.Gascoyneuk]

Brilliant

[@antoniodelrio1292]

Darby O'gill lives!

[@robertbraden4478]

Good music to enjoy a meal with a large cold stein of Killian Red.

[@spg77777]

A lively tune... a pretty girl danced about... she kept her knickers on and it was still great fun... Imagine that.

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

Hired by the bar to give the tourists something to gawk at.

[@spg77777]

@@AFaceintheCrowd01 It worked. ; )

[@rolex8367]

❤

[@nadirfourar4387]

Chauffe le violon et le tambourin et la harp et la guiness Ned from Algeria say hello to the best people i new

[@ichokay7326]

Ich liebe euch

[@countycricklewood]

Co. Clare! The best! Up The Banner! Ennis My mother's/grandparents county! Galetecht/Galway fathers

[@jimseviltwin1]

It was our first time to Ireland from the States. We had motored from Galway to the West coast and stumbled upon Gus O’Connor’s; it was a typical Irish day: overcast, chilly and drizzling. We sat at the bar, the peat fire was glowing and the room was filled with that distinct smoky aroma. We had a magnificent lunch of fish chowder, brown bread and Guinness. It’s a memory that we cherish to this very day; that was on September 10, 2001, the day before the world changed forever.

[@charliekavanagh1217]

Before the crowbar was invented .Crows had to drink at home

[@larrybaker9924]

That is one tiny pub.

[@gerrycobden4986]

Absolutely beautiful, shame about the clappers spoiling wonderful music

[@shaynewheeler9249]

Me and my sister go on board titanic 2 in 3 class

[@jozsefgirgasz6185]

Óriási!!👍😁

[@b.f.7230]

Looking for "Tosie", an irish session bones player from Ennis, Co Clare, aged 65/70. Does he still alive ? (Padraig Lynch)

[@thierrydidier8086]

quel et le titre de ce morceau magnifique

[@mikewatt8706]

like a scene out of titanic

[@mnevin747]

Ireland has great sights...great food and better people!!! For a couple of other good youtube videos...try IRELAND...THE TRUTH COMES OUT IRELAND...THE TRUTH COMES OUT #2

[@gavrielsilva2482]

Ooohhhh!! Beautiful music. What's the name of the song?

[@dietmardonath6283]

Hi Gavriel! Thank you for comment. The name of the song is "Sally Gardens". The dancer mentioned it before she starts dancing.

[@unrealnitrodus]

can I whistle?

[@sandman5522]

I wish more taverns did stuff like this, especially in the US. I'm sick of hearing the same boring pop music

[@elwolf8536]

What's the called tune? Pleas

[@dietmardonath6283]

The name of the tune is "Sally Gardens".

[@elwolf8536]

@@dietmardonath6283 thank you I'm going to try learn it !

[@alanmatthews4012]

Is Doolin meant to be Dublin, please?.

[@arvidhanssen7184]

No Doolin in Conty Clare Ieeland

[@joewright7095]

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[@joewright7095]

​@@arvidhanssen7184 Joe Wright

[@CSavageSr]

don't unless you think you want to?

[@deeryker]

This would be so much better if we still had our Monarchy. Bring back the queen I say

[@dukadarodear2176]

Queen Maeve from Connacht took her ship to London to see the Queen of England, Elizabeth Tudor, in order to get her son released from prison. Elizabeth's Palace minders and officials did their best to block her entry but they failed. When the two differently dressed Queens met, they got on great with each other and spoke in Irish Gaelic. Elizabeth was lots of things, not all of them good, but she was a polyglot go raibh gaeilge aice. Maeve succeeded in getting her son released from jail, much to the annoyance of the Court minders.

[@randomquestions7741]

im indian and Irish Music is wayyyyyyyy better than indian music!!!!!!

[@shaynewheeler9249]

Lice in 3 class

[@DEEKIE999]

The music is fantastic….she looks ridiculous.

[@CSavageSr]

No. You don't like it. You are just pleasing people. I can see it in your strained smile.

[@colinstewart6367]

Crap...the same basic tune, poorly played over and over in an overcrowed tourist trap setting , with the main focus on selling food. O'connors was once a fine pub with some great musicians and sessions..but it's now a stage for weekly shite like this, focused on raking in tourist money. The comments below show that the bluff obvioulsy works... don't confuse this with good Irish traditional music..this is SHITE, Gus O'Connors is scorned on these days by most good players who give it a wide berth.

[@dukadarodear2176]

Jawsous but yer very blunt.

[@roadwarrior8560]

awful racket

[@22grena]

Said your English mother when you were born

[@deanjollow2892]

What a loser you are.

[@marykeohane3607]

Brilliant