Crotty's
Traditional Music Pub,
Bed and Breakfast
Kilrush.

Market Square,
Kilrush,
Co.Clare,
Ireland.
Tel: 065 9052470
Fax: 065 9052476
Email: crottyskilrush@eircom.net

Today and Yesteryear

The pub with old mellowed woodwork and ornate tiled floors is a delight to the eye. Dating back to 1914 it is divided into seperate and distinct areas. One can enjoy 'the kitchen' with an original black range. Make your way to the 'store' and 'tap' rooms, or stay put in the 'public bar' and for those who have never frequented a 'snug' before, you may relax in the privacy of a time gone by.

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Traditional Music Festival

During mid August every year Kilrush celebrates the life and times of Mrs.Elizabeth Crotty. The event includes lectures, concertina classes, an indoor concert and oper air street ceili as well as traditional sessions in pubs throughtout the town.[eigseMrsCrotty]

Relax and Roam

Kilrush is situated at the mouth of the river Shannon looking onto the Atlantic Ocean.
Kilrush Creek Marina welcomes yachts from all over the world, from here deep sea angling and on shore fishing are available. Boat trips to the ancient monastic site of Scattery Island can be arranged.
One can play the challenging 18 hole golf course [KilrushGolf] go horseriding or cycle around scenic West Clare. There are beautiful clean beaches within a short distance and very pleasant woodland [WalledGarden] and costal walks.

Stay at Crotty's and enjoy lively traditional music, good food and the beauty that is West Clare.

Crotty's is an ideal base from which to travel north to the majestic Cliffs of Moher and the rugged Burren landscape. Travel east to the medieval town of Ennis and Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, south across the river Shannon to Kerry.
Kilrush is situated on Ireland's main tourists route midway between Killarney and Galway city.

Traditional Music

Crotty's plays host to the best of traditional Irish Musicians during the summer months.

Enjoy the Food

Crotty's food is all homemade and prepared daily on the premises. Taste Chef's hearty lunch or afternoon tea served on deilghtful willow pattern ware.

Stay Awhile

Rebecca and Kevin have retained all the original features of the Crotty home including a European Oak and Mahogany floor, the rooms are enhanced with a selection of antique furniture.
The bedrooms are elegant and spacious and are furnished in period style. Each room has a fireplace, adding an old style sence of warmth.
Crotty's offer a choice of single, double and family rooms.

A History

It was back in 1885 that the youngest of the large Markham family - Elizabeth was born in Cooraclare, West Clare. By the time of her death in 1960 she had become recognised as one of Irelands foremost exponents of the concertina.
In the intervening years, Elizabeth had married Miko Crotty and together they established Crotty's Public House in the Square, Kilrush. It was from this house of Music that Elizabeth Crotty's reputation quietly grew. "This was due of course to the sweetness of her music but, as well as that to the sweetness and graciousness of the lady herself" Ciaran Mac Mathuna. Ciaran's first visit to rural Ireland in the 1950's with R.T.E.'s mobile unit was to record Mrs.Crotty.
Concertina players like Noel Hill speak very highly of her and recorded her versions of certain tunes; as did the Chieftans back in the 70's in their 8th album.
Mrs.Crotty became a pioneer of the fleadh Cheoil movement and was elected the first persident of Comhaltas in Clare, a position she held until she died. Her death was mourned all over the country, both as a very likable person and as well as a very fine musician. Even the President of Ireland at the time, Eamonn de Valera, sent a telegram of condolence to the family.
It is a testament to her legacy, that on the 40th anniversity of her death, her stature in Irish traditional music grows even stronger.

Kevin and Rebecca Clancy

Contact us at:
Crotty's,
The Square,
Kilrush,
Co.Clare.
065 9052470