The Merry Ploughboy is a music pub in Rathfarnham where Visit Dublin says an Irish music and dancing dinner show runs every night, and notes that the venue is owned and run by the musicians performing there. That ownership model gives it unusual credibility among Dublin’s visitor-friendly entertainment venues, especially for people who want a structured evening rather than a casual standing-room session.
Quick facts
- Best for: nightly dinner-and-show experiences, groups and visitors outside the centre, musician-run Irish entertainment
- Known for: Nightly Irish music and dancing shows in Rathfarnham run by musicians connected to the venue.
- Hours: Irish music and dancing dinner show every night.
- Phone: +353 1 493 1495
Why it ranks
The Merry Ploughboy ranks because Visit Dublin currently says it hosts an Irish music and dancing dinner show every night and specifically notes that the place is owned and run by the musicians you hear on the night. That combination of nightly consistency, musician involvement, and shuttle-friendly visitor practicality makes it one of Dublin’s best organized traditional music experiences.
Location and links
- Address: Edmondstown Rd, Rathfarnham, Dublin, D16 HK02, Ireland
- Official website
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Service area and category
- City: Dublin
- Country: Ireland
- Category: BarOrPub
Editorial summary
The Merry Ploughboy is a music pub in Rathfarnham where Visit Dublin says an Irish music and dancing dinner show runs every night, and notes that the venue is owned and run by the musicians performing there. That ownership model gives it unusual credibility among Dublin’s visitor-friendly entertainment venues, especially for people who want a structured evening rather than a casual standing-room session.