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music · Monday 29 June 2026 · 9:00pm 
Live Music at The Anner Hotel Thurles
At The Anner Hotel · Tyone Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
At The Anner Hotel · Tyone Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
A Monday evening of live music at the Anner Hotel is one of those low-effort, high-reward nights out that suits almost any mood. The hotel’s bar pulls in local and touring musicians for regular entertainment sessions, and with free admission you can simply turn up, order a drink and settle in. It suits couples looking for a relaxed night, visitors wanting to catch some live Irish music without a big production, and locals who fancy a proper venue rather than a pub corner.
Ed’s Bar at the Anner is a comfortable hotel bar with full drinks service and bar food, so you’re not just standing around waiting for something to happen. The live music draws from a broad range of styles - expect anything from traditional Irish sessions to contemporary covers depending on who is playing that week. The hotel hosts regular weekend and weeknight entertainment, keeping the atmosphere social without being overwhelmingly loud. It’s a space where you can actually hold a conversation between sets. The hotel itself is a 4-star property with 93 bedrooms, a leisure centre, and a restaurant, so if you want to make a full evening of it there’s a proper dinner available beforehand in Seasons Restaurant.
Thurles sits roughly in the centre of County Tipperary, about 35 km south-west of Thurles on the M8 motorway corridor. By road, it is a little under two hours from Dublin via the M7/M8, around 40 minutes from Limerick, and about an hour from Cork. Iarnród Éireann runs regular trains from Dublin Heuston and from Cork on the Dublin - Cork mainline, with Thurles station a short taxi or walk from the town centre. The Anner Hotel is on the outskirts of town with free on-site parking, so driving is straightforward.
Thurles is a market town with genuine sporting and cultural weight - Semple Stadium, the second-largest GAA ground in Ireland, sits here, and the GAA itself was founded in the town in 1884. The Source Arts Centre runs theatre and live music year-round if you want to plan a longer cultural visit. There is more to see in Thurles and across Co. Tipperary.
Heading to The Anner Hotel in Thurles? Tipperary has plenty more to see. Read the Thurles area guide, find what else is on, and explore the towns and villages nearby.