Irish Traditional Music Archive

Three traditional Irish musicians performing
A woman holding a mobile phone up so she can record a traditional music session
A red bricked exterior of a Georgian town house on a city street
  • Family friendly
  • Paid car parking
  • Free to visit
Enjoy an interactive tour of the Irish Traditional Music Archive at Merrion Square, Dublin City. Learn about the history of traditional music, learn to sing a traditional song and hear live traditional music.

Situated in the heart of Dublin City, the Irish Traditional Music Archive houses the largest, most comprehensive collection of Irish traditional music, song, and dance in the world.

The Irish Music Tours at the Irish Traditional Music Archive provides a comprehensive overview of Ireland’s vibrant musical heritage. Experience live traditional music performances and learn about instruments such as the uilleann pipes, the harp and the fiddle.

Practice your ‘cúpla focal’ by learning to sing a traditional song ‘as Gaeilge’, in Irish. Under the guidance of Sorcha Ní Scolaí, an accomplished singer and uilleann piper from Dublin, you will learn the melody and lyrics to a traditional Irish song.

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