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Ryan's Bar The home of good music and even better Guinness!!
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A traditional Irish pub with a modern twist.free music every night,all genres,from Irish folk / traditional, blues ,soul rock n roll n rock,see our page for weekly listings The premises has been a pub for over one hundred and fifty years ,and had rooms for rent for many years ( mostly to farmers and livestock dealers who attended the near by Fair green for the Markets held there.now known as the home of great music in Kilkenny with regular free gigs 52 weeks of the year

Tonight in Ryan's, THE PRESIDENTS live at 10pm.https://youtu.be/ffMahk17rlA
16/10/2026

Tonight in Ryan's, THE PRESIDENTS live at 10pm.
https://youtu.be/ffMahk17rlA

Ryan's on Friary Steet. The home of great live music in Kilkenny! #...

It was summertime, it was August, when we last had these boys in the front bar, so we’re delighted to have THE PRESIDENT...
16/10/2026

It was summertime, it was August, when we last had these boys in the front bar, so we’re delighted to have THE PRESIDENTS back in Ryan’s this Friday night! 🍻🤘Andrew and the lads are set to deliver an explosive night of classic rock ’n’ roll, with Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC, Thin Lizzy, ZZ Top and plenty more in the mix. 🎶🔥If you’ve seen The Presidents before, you’ll know it’s never a quiet one! 😂Get in early, grab yourself a stool up front and settle in for a serious night of rock. This one’s going to be a cracker! 🎤🎸Music kicks off at 10pm.

Another weekend of great music planned for Ryan's bar this weekend!Sean Maher returns from his hollies and rumors about ...
15/10/2026

Another weekend of great music planned for Ryan's bar this weekend!Sean Maher returns from his hollies and rumors about he,ll be pertinent his Mankini( to show off his tan !!).tomorrow nite is classic Rock n roll with the PRESIDENTS ( and a Mayor) not to be missed! Saturday sees the return of the REMAINS old stool Punk and Ska from 10pm then Sunday to wind down we have the Lincoln 4 skins at 8 30pm cmon down something for everyone and all for FREE FREE FREE!

Tonight in Ryan's, SEAN MAHER live at 9pm.https://youtu.be/LK5r4oKO39M
15/10/2026

Tonight in Ryan's, SEAN MAHER live at 9pm.
https://youtu.be/LK5r4oKO39M

Ryan's on Friary Steet. The home of great live music in Kilkenny! #...

SEAN MAHER is back. After a couple of weeks away from the lunacy that is Ryan’s, our resident Thursday night troubadour ...
15/10/2026

SEAN MAHER is back. After a couple of weeks away from the lunacy that is Ryan’s, our resident Thursday night troubadour is back in the front bar! 😂🍻Sean brings the usual mix of big tunes, acoustic classics, plenty of energy and, no doubt, a few stories along the way. You’ve definitely never heard the classics quite like this! 🎶🔥Grab a pint, grab a stool and settle in for the craic. Music kicks off around 9pm. 🍺🎸Sure, what would Thursday night in Ryan’s be without him? ❤️

🤟This Weekends       🎸Thurs 15th 9pm - SEAN MAHER /🪗 Fri 16th 10pm THE PRESIDENTS 🎷Sat 17th 10pm - THE REMAINS  / 🎷Sun 1...
13/10/2026

🤟This Weekends 🎸Thurs 15th 9pm - SEAN MAHER /🪗 Fri 16th 10pm THE PRESIDENTS 🎷Sat 17th 10pm - THE REMAINS / 🎷Sun 18th 8.30pm - THE LINCOLN SKINS /

🍂 AUTUMN IS WELL AND TRULY HERE! 🌧️Windy days, rain in your face, beautiful colours on the trees and enough fallen leaves to keep the council busy until, dare we mention that work Christmas!!😂🍁With the October Bank Holiday weekend and Halloween creeping up, we’re putting the final touches to our live music line-up, keep an eye on our socials for what’s coming! 🎃🎸The evenings are closing, it’s getting darker earlier and there’s a definite chill in the air. There’s only one place to be when the weather turns! Good company, cosy surroundings, a few cold pints and some of the best live music. 🍻🎶Let the weather do its worst. We’ll see you in Ryan’s! ❤️🍺🤘🔥🎸😄the home of great LIVE music in Kilkenny!! 🎸❤️🔥🎶🍻

SEAN MAHER is back. After a couple of weeks away from the lunacy that is Ryan’s, our resident Thursday night troubadour is back in the front bar! 😂🍻Sean brings the usual mix of big tunes, acoustic classics, plenty of energy and, no doubt, a few stories along the way. You’ve definitely never heard the classics quite like this! 🎶🔥Grab a pint, grab a stool and settle in for the craic. Music kicks off around 9pm. 🍺🎸Sure, what would Thursday night in Ryan’s be without him? ❤️

It was summertime, it was August, when we last had these boys in the front bar, so we’re delighted to have THE PRESIDENTS back in Ryan’s this Friday night! 🍻🤘Andrew and the lads are set to deliver an explosive night of classic rock ’n’ roll, with Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC, Thin Lizzy, ZZ Top and plenty more in the mix. 🎶🔥If you’ve seen The Presidents before, you’ll know it’s never a quiet one! 😂Get in early, grab yourself a stool up front and settle in for a serious night of rock. This one’s going to be a cracker! 🎤🎸Music kicks off at 10pm.

It was way back in July was the last time these lads shook the front bar, so we reckon it’s about time for the long-awaited return of THE REMAINS! 🍻A regular Roots favourite, the lads are back this Saturday night to rattle Ryan’s with a serious dose of old-school punk rock classics. 🎶🤘Expect big tunes, plenty of noise and a few memories coming flooding back along the way. If you’ve seen The Remains before, you’ll know the front bar could be in for a bit of a kicking! 😂Get in early, grab a stool and prepare to have the place shaken to its core. Music kicks off at 10pm. 🧷🎸
Delighted to have these lads back in Ryan’s this Sunday! 🍻THE LINCOLN SKINS bring a brilliant mix of roots, old-time country and blues, with acoustic guitar, bass, dobro and accordion all coming together for a proper Sunday session. 🎸🪕🎶There’s a lovely O Brother, Where Art Thou? feel to the sound, with a bit of Jerry Douglas and John Hiatt thrown into the mix. So grab a pint, grab a stool and settle in for a few hours of cracking tunes and a bit of Sunday craic. 🍺Music kicks off at 8.30pm.

Week in week out we endeavor to bring you the best in live music entertainment. We could not do this without your continued support, Thank you. The Ryan's experience is alive n Kickin, rockin n rollin, keepin it live at the home of great music in Kilkenny!!🎶

12/10/2026

Brilliant set from Vincent Vaughan tonite supporting Grey de lilse

Savage gig tonight!
12/10/2026

Savage gig tonight!

11/10/2026

Address

3 Friary Street
Cill Chainnigh
R95X932

Opening Hours

Thursday 3pm - 11:30pm
Friday 3pm - 12:30am
Saturday 3pm - 12:30am
Sunday 3pm - 11pm

Telephone

+353876330923

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