Kavanagh’s: The Portlaoise family-run pub welcoming international artists

KAVANAGH’S BAR & VENUE
28 Main Street, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Tel: (057) 862 1744
kavanaghsportlaoise.com 

Established as a bar and grocery shop over a century ago by the current owner’s great-grandparents, Edward and Margaret Ramsbottom, Kavanagh’s Bar & Venue is reportedly the oldest family-run pub on Portlaoise’s Main Street. In addition to their reputation for live music – having welcomed a dazzling array of internationally lauded artists – they’re also well-known for their comedy shows. Since presenting Flight of the Conchords as their first comedy gig back in 2003, they’ve had the likes of Tommy Tiernan, Des Bishop and Ardal O’Hanlon at the venue. 

Capacity: 100 seated, 120 standing

Recent gigs: The Valves, Ruaile Buaile, The Jury

Upcoming gigs: Thin Az Lizzy (March 11), oldskool (March 16), Transmitter (March 17)

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