I was in this pub 15 years ago it's a cracking wee pub and would recommend it to anyone who is passing through, great wee video which I'm watching whilst travelling on the bus heading to Cairnryan for my ferry to the beautiful Emerald Isle ☘️
@@nakedireland my one reason for going is a Utah based singer/songwriter i like wrote a song about the porterhouse . And when i was planning out route around the island i added westport and porterhouse as a stop.
We were there in May. Matt was there too, playing. The music, dancing and singing was incredible! (in such a small space) There had been a student music competition in Westport and a large number of students arrived in the pub to play. I believe the total musician count playing at the same time was 16!! One of our trip highlights.❤
A few whisky's down me lol.Back in Belfast the family used to get together singing and playing instruments.A cousin of the Family played the fiddle and cousins were in the band Katmandu in Belfast.
My wife and I were in Westport or 3 nights in July 2023 and spent all three evenings at Matt Malloy's. His son Peter played in the session on the first night. We got to say a quick hello to Matt himself on the third night, although he didn't play. My only criticism is how tiny and crowded the back room is for enjoying the session. Otherwise a wonderful experience. Thanks for the video... it brought back memories.
Sounds like you had a great time. The back room really packs them in, particularly in the summer, but of course that’s part of the charm, part of the craic, being stuck in this room with a crowd of people from all over the place, so that it’s a major expedition just to get to the bar for a pint! Thanks for watching and sharing the great time you had.
I saw that Guinness sign drawing you in like a magnet 😆I spied the bottle of Jameson's on the bar shelf, I have one of them here now (the closest I get to my spiritual home these day). For me, it’s too crowded, but I can see it’s a grand place. The music had me tapped my foot 😁. I wonder if Shane MacGowan ever performed there, sad to see his passing today.
Usually packed and uncomfortable at the weekend's. Im not a big fan of the trad but i love the Tuesday night session in the back bar. The After Eights are unbelievable. Its like a mini festival evry week. Never seen a band like them!
I've been waiting all week for this one Greg! That was great! You were right about the tunes, abit tame. I was introduced to Matt in Kenmare , back in '81. It was in a restaurant called the Pantry. It was my 21st birthday and the owners Flick and Flan did it as a treat! My favourite album of Matt's is the Heathery Breeze. Do you play any traditional instruments yourself , Greg? Poor Shane . He had a hard life. I hope he's at peace.
Excellent!! I like it!! It works great with the whole story being told. And when I first started watching, I found it a bit edgy, haunting. Like the urban landscapes of your videos. Puts a professional polish to your show. Excellent!
You seem to enjoy it in the West, we may have to adopt you, Westport's quite the Tourist trap all year round, have you been to Belmullet at all? Due to it being isolated on the Mullet Peninsula from rest of Mayo it has a very Authentic Mayo Identity
@@nakedireland Has a bit more wildness to it down there, that's one thing as a Paddy that really puts me off Belfast pubs, they have bouncers on the door waiting for an excuse to kick anyone out they don't like the look of whereas in South all comers are welcome
@@nakedireland True, just seems so Austere and Ruley up Yonder way, I'd never set foot inside a Bar with Bouncers on its door, could never handle the 3rd degree from them
June 2003. Stepped inside for a moment. Packed and smoke filled. Wife couldn’t tolerate it. Went to JJ O’Malley’s instead. Had a good time there but someday will be back to hoist a pint in Molloy’s!
I've been to Matt Molloys pub on two rather brief occasions. I found it to be largely frequented by people who just wanted to be seen there. Most, I would say, had no more interest in traditional Irish music than my cat. Good luck to Matt, he's a serious musician, but the clientele largely comprises of the rather smug, self satisfied culture vultures that usually frequent the 'trendy' pubs of Ireland.
Well, lots of tourists usually go there, I’d say they’re interested in Irish music? They may not be that knowledgable, by their own admission, but nice to have them there. The locals who frequent? I couldn’t possibly comment not being local myself.
@@nakedireland My dad is a Covey who works in hospitality, he tells me not many locals go to Matt's. Probably more likely to meet them somewhere like Cosey Joe's, the Porterhouse, the West, McCarthy's, Blousers etc. But each to their own, everyone's welcome ;)
@nakedireland Maybe. There are also many blow-ins to this part of the West. I'm regarded as a "blow-in" and I'm the third generation to live in my town! Nowt as queer as folk.
I was in this pub 15 years ago it's a cracking wee pub and would recommend it to anyone who is passing through, great wee video which I'm watching whilst travelling on the bus heading to Cairnryan for my ferry to the beautiful Emerald Isle ☘️
Ah brilliant Dan, welcome to Ireland.
Great crack greetings from Scotland 🏴
Thanks for watching.
i visited the Porterhouse june 2022 for a Pint O'plain . i liked the porterhouse pub
Yes I’ve been there too, nice pub.
@@nakedireland my one reason for going is a Utah based singer/songwriter i like wrote a song about the porterhouse . And when i was planning out route around the island i added westport and porterhouse as a stop.
We were there in May. Matt was there too, playing. The music, dancing and singing was incredible! (in such a small space) There had been a student music competition in Westport and a large number of students arrived in the pub to play. I believe the total musician count playing at the same time was 16!! One of our trip highlights.❤
That sounds amazing. The music certainly wasn’t as good the night I filmed, but that’s the way it goes. Anyway, so glad you struck lucky.
Saw Planxty in ‘74 and visited Matt Molloy’s in ‘92…
Might be time for another visit soon Paul?
A few whisky's down me lol.Back in Belfast the family used to get together singing and playing instruments.A cousin of the Family played the fiddle and cousins were in the band Katmandu in Belfast.
My wife and I were in Westport or 3 nights in July 2023 and spent all three evenings at Matt Malloy's. His son Peter played in the session on the first night. We got to say a quick hello to Matt himself on the third night, although he didn't play. My only criticism is how tiny and crowded the back room is for enjoying the session. Otherwise a wonderful experience. Thanks for the video... it brought back memories.
Sounds like you had a great time. The back room really packs them in, particularly in the summer, but of course that’s part of the charm, part of the craic, being stuck in this room with a crowd of people from all over the place, so that it’s a major expedition just to get to the bar for a pint! Thanks for watching and sharing the great time you had.
I saw that Guinness sign drawing you in like a magnet 😆I spied the bottle of Jameson's on the bar shelf, I have one of them here now (the closest I get to my spiritual home these day). For me, it’s too crowded, but I can see it’s a grand place. The music had me tapped my foot 😁. I wonder if Shane MacGowan ever performed there, sad to see his passing today.
I hadn’t heard about Shane MacGowan. Thanks for letting me know. That’s sad.
@@nakedireland Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Great video, keep them coming 👍
Thankfully I've been..met the man himself and my daughter said to him "I like what you've done with the place"
can't wait to go back❤
A privilege to meet such a musician.
Thanks Rob
Usually packed and uncomfortable at the weekend's. Im not a big fan of the trad but i love the Tuesday night session in the back bar. The After Eights are unbelievable. Its like a mini festival evry week. Never seen a band like them!
That’s a good tip! Tuesday nights, I’ll remember that.
You missed out walking past the Porterhouse
I’ll get that next time.
I've been waiting all week for this one Greg! That was great! You were right about the tunes, abit tame. I was introduced to Matt in Kenmare , back in '81. It was in a restaurant called the Pantry. It was my 21st birthday and the owners Flick and Flan did it as a treat! My favourite album of Matt's is the Heathery Breeze. Do you play any traditional instruments yourself , Greg? Poor Shane . He had a hard life. I hope he's at peace.
Thanks Des, yes a great wee pub, glad you enjoyed it. I play guitar but composition is my main thing these days Des.
Is that you playing the guitar as you walk around?
Just as I’m thinking about it, the music that runs through all the shows, is that your own composition?
Yes, I'm a composer, it's all my music Des, for better or for worse!
Excellent!! I like it!! It works great with the whole story being told. And when I first started watching, I found it a bit edgy, haunting. Like the urban landscapes of your videos. Puts a professional polish to your show. Excellent!
You seem to enjoy it in the West, we may have to adopt you, Westport's quite the Tourist trap all year round, have you been to Belmullet at all? Due to it being isolated on the Mullet Peninsula from rest of Mayo it has a very Authentic Mayo Identity
I didn’t know that. Perhaps I should go there.
@@nakedireland Has a bit more wildness to it down there, that's one thing as a Paddy that really puts me off Belfast pubs, they have bouncers on the door waiting for an excuse to kick anyone out they don't like the look of whereas in South all comers are welcome
Well yes, in the city that's the case - but sure its the same in any city (Dublin).
@@nakedireland True, just seems so Austere and Ruley up Yonder way, I'd never set foot inside a Bar with Bouncers on its door, could never handle the 3rd degree from them
yeah, but as I say, it’s not a Northern thing I don’t think. Dublin bars at the weekend are exactly the same - think of Templebar!
June 2003. Stepped inside for a moment. Packed and smoke filled. Wife couldn’t tolerate it. Went to JJ O’Malley’s instead. Had a good time there but someday will be back to hoist a pint in Molloy’s!
Yes, it's a fine pint hoisting venue Timothy!
Smoke-filled? Smoking was banned years ago.
Why do you say ‘No sean nós’? Sean nós is a beautiful part of our tradition.
When did I say no Sean nós?
@@nakedireland I’m sorry. Having listened back to it you said ‘No shamrocks’! My apologies.
ha ha, my fault! My accent!
@ I’m Donegal myself!
beautiful county!
I've been to Matt Molloys pub on two rather brief occasions. I found it to be largely frequented by people who just wanted to be seen there. Most, I would say, had no more interest in traditional Irish music than my cat. Good luck to Matt, he's a serious musician, but the clientele largely comprises of the rather smug, self satisfied culture vultures that usually frequent the 'trendy' pubs of Ireland.
Well, lots of tourists usually go there, I’d say they’re interested in Irish music? They may not be that knowledgable, by their own admission, but nice to have them there. The locals who frequent? I couldn’t possibly comment not being local myself.
@@nakedireland My dad is a Covey who works in hospitality, he tells me not many locals go to Matt's. Probably more likely to meet them somewhere like Cosey Joe's, the Porterhouse, the West, McCarthy's, Blousers etc.
But each to their own, everyone's welcome ;)
I Imagine they're trying to escape the tourists?
@nakedireland Maybe. There are also many blow-ins to this part of the West. I'm regarded as a "blow-in" and I'm the third generation to live in my town! Nowt as queer as folk.
Ha ha, a third generation blow-in! Classic!
That’s as good a reason as any Jeff.