McKenna's Bar is the oldest family-run pub in Monaghan town, trading on Dublin Street since the 1930s. It is really two rooms in one: downstairs, the Anchor is a traditional bar with a jukebox and a pool table, while upstairs, the Brewery is the live room, hosting bands, jam sessions and a weekly open mic every Thursday that draws players well beyond the county. The last Friday of every month brings the Monthly Blues Jam, which the pub bills as the longest-running blues jam in the country, kicking off around 10pm. Expect a classic pub menu of comfort food alongside the stout.
Monaghan · Every Thursday · No fee listed
McKenna's Bar Open Mic
Monaghan's thursday open mic.
Next night: Thu 5 Nov. Kick-off time to be confirmed. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
Thursdays · time tbcRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find McKenna's Bar
MonaghanGetting there
62 Dublin St,
Monaghan H18 HD92
Monaghan H18 HD92
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
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McKenna's Bar is the oldest family-run pub in Monaghan town, trading on Dublin Street since the 1930s. It is really two rooms in one: downstairs, the Anchor is a traditional bar with a jukebox and a pool table, while upstairs, the Brewery is the live room, hosting bands, jam sessions and a weekly open mic every Thursday that draws players well beyond the county. The last Friday of every month brings the Monthly Blues Jam, which the pub bills as the longest-running blues jam in the country, kicking off around 10pm. Expect a classic pub menu of comfort food alongside the stout.
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Monaghan · Every Thursday
McKenna's Bar Open Mic
Monaghan's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance McKenna's Bar · Monaghan
Thursday
Open mic night
Sept 2026
Listed since
12 Sept
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No fee
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McKenna's Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 5 Nov
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
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AgeAll ages
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BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in Monaghan
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No entry fee listed
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
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Part of the Monaghan open mic directory
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How McKenna's Bar’s Thursday night runs.
20:00
Kick-off
Thursdays · time tbcRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
Find McKenna's Bar
62 Dublin St, Monaghan H18 HD92
Address62 Dublin St
AreaMonaghan
PostcodeH18 HD92
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Getting there
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62 Dublin St, Monaghan H18 HD92.
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