Yes, like with research, you have to prepare and not be afraid to ask. I think because of that novice knowledge, we think the traditional music is flowing from every pub along with similar images. It is there but inquire ahead and after you are there and you will find a variety of music and traditional things of all sorts. BUT just like in the US (or elsewhere), you'll find poor examples. Good traditional country music vs. Dixie Hens? Good, traditional Rock & Roll vs. most in recent years.........etc. and it's a perspective of course. Prepare & enjoy! On Thu, 5 Oct 2006 08:20:21 -0500 griffin-m-d@webtv.net (Donna and Mike Griffin) writes: > I am enjoying hearing about all the trips to Ireland. Thank you all > so > much for sharing your experiences with me (and the group)... > > > I will be mighty disappointed if I don't find any good, lively pubs > filled with wonderful music. I'll sure be asking everyone I see. > > Glad to hear that driving wasn't too much of a trama....that is > definately my biggest worry. We pick up the car at the Dublin > airport > and will make our way to Knocktopher Abbey just south of Killkenny > City. > About an hour and a half, I think... Then we have to be in Clonmel > for > church the next morning..... My husband makes me nervous > here.......I > can only imagine... > I'll be sending you all a note when I get back telling you about my > nervous breakdown.... > > I'm starting to feel more relaxed about the trip and realizing that > I > need to enjoy the trip and enjoy being there more than I need to > worry > about which library to go to. If I find more family info, > Good....but > if not, I will have been as close to them as I can get. > > Thank you all for your help... > > Donna > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > IRL-TIPPERARY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >