ENTERTAINMENT:

One of our main resons for developing this web site was to make it easy for you to check out our Free Entertainment. We hope and believe that you will love both our Regular and Featured Music Events. We've also added the Joker's Corner and the Picture Gallery so that you can enjoy and join in on the Craic at home too!

SPONSORED EVENTS:

• THURSDAY. 20/Aug - JOHN SPILLANE. This is a MURPHY's sponsored gig in our UPSTAIRS BAR. *** CAUTION *** This is an all-ticket event. Inquire at bar for details.
• FRIDAY, 21/Aug - DECADES MUSIC FESTIVAL with the 'LYNCH MOB" Enjoy the full band experience . This starts at 9:30pm, and a bar exemption will nake this a memorable night, (maybe not!). 60's STYLE DRESS SUGGESTED!
• SATURDAY, 22/Aug - Remember the LYNC H MOB? Well, there back, (probably didn't leave since last nights gig) but the will be no let-up in the music. Again, 60s STYLE DRESS SUGGESTED.

The wonderful MARY STOKES. Shas been playing at the October festival for over 20 years and is simply great! This year she is accompanied by ex-THIN LIZZY drummer BRIAN DOWNEY making a heady music mix.There is no excuse to miss them - they are playing:

OCTOBER BANK HOLIDAY EVENTS:

The wonderful MARY STOKES. Shas been playing at the October festival for over 20 years and is simply great! This year she is accompanied by ex-THIN LIZZY drummer BRIAN DOWNEY making a heady music mix.There is no excuse to miss them - they are playing:

• Friday night
• Saturday afternoon
• Saturday night at 9pm
• Sunday afternoon and
• Sunday night at 9pm

 

RESIDENT MUSICIANS:

Below are some of our regular, free musical treats which we hope you will enjoy.We hope you can come to see them.

• ARUNDO: Sunday Nights, 9pm
  • A rare and unusual mix!
  • Traditional - check!
  • Lively - check!
  • Interested? - check it out!
    
    
    
    
• RICKY LYNCH: Monday Nights, 9pm (when not appearing at Opera House).
  • Also known as the "Lynch Mob" (Ricky's two sons also play), they perform a great feast of original material and covers which are masterfully executed. 
  • Ricky Lynch not only reproduces the originals faithfully but he adds his own special interpretation making the end result a spectacular never to be forgotten occasion.
    
    
    
    
• THE CORK JAZZ FESTIVAL AT COUNIHANS:
  • Our annual "regular" event. We always have some great acts playing @ Counihans for this fantastic musical extravaganza such as MARY STOKES and others. Our 2009 date is not yet finalized but REGISTER with us and be informed of this (and many other events too) and avoid disappointment.
    
    
    
    
    
• THE TRITONE TRIO:
  • This wonderful jazz trio perform at Counihans Bar EVERY FRIDAY EVENING, 6pm. If you have not heard them then you are in for a real treat.
    
    

SPONSORED EVENTS:

Counihans are regularly chosen to host sponsored events. Don't forget to register so you won't miss out on these imprompto or planned nights

We actively look to sponsor events that we believe will be of interest to our clients. It is our way of saying "Thank You" to you, our valued customer. We try and keep these as diverse as possible and hope that you find them very enjoyable.

 

CLUBS and SOCIETIES:

Clubs and Societies are welcome to meet here: (Cork Backpackers and Hillwalkers meet every Wednesday night).

Counihans are proud to sponsor the NATIONAL 18s Sailing Races in Crosshaven in 2009.

 

INFORMATION & NOTIFICATIONS:

Did you know that you can now sign up for info on Free Promotions and Musical Events. You will be notified by either Email and/or SMS Text Messaging. You decide. And the beauty of it all - its' free! So, Why not sign up Today.

We hope you'll like our Sports offerings. We are proud to sponsor the NATIONAL 18s Invitation Series in Crosshaven.

STAY IN TOUCH:

We would love to hear about any suggestions you have for this section. Also if you have an event that you would like to host at Counihans please Contact Us.

Remember, there is a Free Bottle of Whiskey for selected ideas. Contact Us!