Mini Music Festival – April 17th – April 21st
Arthur Drohan and his team are proudly celebrating 21 years in business this year.
Since taking over in 2004, Arthur has transformed this historic pub—originally established over 150 years ago—into a vibrant hub for live music and community spirit which has been a rollercoaster ride, with booms, busts, recovery, and Covid to contend with.
From its early days, Ryan’s has been synonymous with eclectic live performances, hosting everything from rock and blues to funk and traditional Irish music. The bar has welcomed a diverse array of acts, including The Presidents, Sweet Freedom, The Uptown Band, and Dead Alien Tourist, offering renditions of classics by artists like Pink Floyd, Rory Gallagher, and The Cranberries.
Fifty-two weeks of the year, come hail or shine, there are always tunes to die for.
As Ryan’s Bar enters its 21st year, it continues to be a beacon of live entertainment in Kilkenny, embodying the spirit of community and the enduring appeal of great music in a welcoming setting.
In conjunction with this year’s celebrations, Arthur has organised a mini music festival this coming Easter weekend, April 17th to 21st, with some old bands, some new bands, and plenty of old friends. Times have changed, but they’re determined to keep on rockin’ and rollin’.
So, head to Ryan’s if you want good music and mighty craic not just this Easter weekend but all year round.
