Kavanagh’s: The Portlaoise family-run pub welcoming international artists

Music
04 Apr 23

Ireland has long enjoyed a special relationship with live music. That's why, as part of a special feature, we're celebrating the venues that provide a crucial platform for Irish and international acts to share their music with gig-goers right across the country. Next up, we're heading to Laois...

KAVANAGH’S BAR & VENUE
28 Main Street, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Tel: (057) 862 1744
kavanaghsportlaoise.com

Established as a bar and grocery shop over a century ago by the current owner’s great-grandparents, Edward and Margaret Ramsbottom, Kavanagh’s Bar & Venue is reportedly the oldest family-run pub on Portlaoise’s Main Street. In addition to their reputation for live music – having welcomed a dazzling array of internationally lauded artists – they’re also well-known for their comedy shows. Since presenting Flight of the Conchords as their first comedy gig back in 2003, they’ve had the likes of Tommy Tiernan, Des Bishop and Ardal O’Hanlon at the venue.