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Music Sessions in the localsOne of the most Irish ofevening entertainmentsis the "session". Aninformal gathering ofamateur musicians in alocal pub leading to acommunal appreciationand celebration oftraditional music. It canalso take the form of parting or instructing in a specificmusic instrument - as the late USA President Gerald Ford(pictured above) gets from “Ringo” McDonagh from thefamous “De Dannan”group. Also in the picture are formerTaoiseach, the late Jack Lynch and former GovernmentMinister Des O’Malley.Most sessions start at around 9.30 pm or whenever a fewmusicians have gathered. Somebody starts beating a rhythmon a bodhrán or improvising a tune on a banjo. Somebodyjoins in with another instrument and suddenly the wholepub seems to be filled with music.The actual choice of music can be described as "pot luck" -depending on the proficiency of the musicians, their abilityto actually play together and the general mood. You mightbe induced to hop up and down by rousing jigs and reels ormoved to shed a tear by a slow, plaintative air.Fergies Bar Tullamore’s No 1 entertainment Venue. Livemusic every weekend. Function room available for all parties.6 Plasma screens for all sporting events. soups andsandwiches served daily.The Wolftrap Pub & Restaurant - bringing a whole newdimension to going out in Tullamore. Great food and excitingatmosphere! Come on in and join the craic. Private Partiesalso catered for.The Brewery Tap in Tullamore, Co. Offaly is a drinkingemporium of distinct character where everyone enteringtheir door is made to feel welcome and at home.Cosgroves Pub Located in the centre of Tullamore Town,County Offaly, Cosgroves Pub has all the essentialingredients for the traditional Irish pub with plenty of liveentertainment.Whether it's a birthday celebration, corporatefunction, engagement party, 21st, Christmas parties, familyevents or wedding receptions, Cosgroves Pub in Tullamorehas the complete package.Loughreys bar and guesthouse is located on the Highstreet along the main social strip.The bar is a hive of activityfor locals and tourists alike.The weekends are great with livebands every friday and sunday.40Going to the pub - - - Going to the pub - - - Going to the pub - - - Going to the pub