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A must-see authentic Irish pub and Irish Night, repeatedly awarded Ireland’s best traditional dinner/show, in a historic 200 year old pub. Being owned and run by musicians gives it an unrivalled personal touch. Shuttle bus service and transport solutions can be arranged.

Merry Ploughboy Irish Music Pub

Multiple times winner of Ireland’s “best traditional Irish evening” of Irish food, hospitality, music, song and dance. A fast-paced, authentic, entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable Irish experience in a real Irish pub, owned and run by musicians.This event is an excellent first night ice-breaker, social event or final night farewell evening for meeting delegates. On arrival, guests enter the atmospheric and historic Merry Ploughboy Pub – established in the 18th Century.

A four course meal of excellent Irish food precedes the show. There is a great buzz in the pub as people chat and enjoy the ambiance and hospitality before the entertainers take to the stage. This pub is owned and run by traditional musicians who have a hands-on approach to everything – including performing at the shows every night – and the high energy show is everything you could wish for in Irish music.

The superb Irish dancers will literally mesmerise guests with their foot work. The audience participation, engagement, humour and banter from the stage, will leave guests in no doubt they have been treated to an exceptional introduction to Irish culture. The show is over at 10pm allowing ample time for delegates to linger afterwards or return to their hotels if they have an early start next day.

Overall capacity is 300pax. Capacity at the show is 190pax plus the bar which has a capacity of 50pax and another 60pax in a private room. Transport solutions also offered. The musicians and dancers are also available for off-site hire and this is frequently booked where capacity is exceeded or where a group wishes to have exclusivity in a different location.

Contact Information

Donal Cawley

www.merryploughboys.com/

Newtown, Co. Dublin, Ireland

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Testimonials

  • Our international colleagues still talk about our night at the Merry Ploughboy being the highlight of the social programme for the CISCO conference. They had an authentic experience of Irish food, traditional music and dance and most importantly it was simply great fun. It was a perfect first evening event and got everyone relaxed and interacting. - Ciara Lee, CISCO European Head Office, Dublin

Facilities

  • Ireland's best Traditional Dinner/Show - years 2010 to 2019 inclusive. Awarded by CIE Tours International. Best Dublin Toursim Pub - National Pub Awards 2018
  • Parking available
  • Distance from airport - 30km
  • Distance from City Centre - 10km
  • Wheelchair accessible

Capacity

  • Bar (80m2)

    Layout Capacity
    Banquet 50
    Cocktail 50
  • Parlour Room (80m2)

    Layout Capacity
    Banquet 60
    Cocktail 60
  • Traditional Irish Night Room (234m2)

    Layout Capacity
    Banquet 190
    Cocktail 200

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