Music At Maddens Podcast

Music at Madden’s #030 | Tom & Méabh Mulligan (The Cobblestone, Dublin)

Music At Maddens Podcast

Show Notes

In this episode of Music at Madden’s, we sit down with Tom and Méabh from the legendary Cobblestone pub in Dublin — one of Ireland’s most important homes of traditional music. We chat about the history and ethos of The Cobblestone, the role the Mulligan family has played in keeping trad music alive in Dublin, and why authentic, community-driven music spaces matter now more than ever. From stories behind the sessions to the cultural heartbeat of Smithfield, this is a must-watch for anyone passionate about Irish music and heritage. Recorded live at Madden’s.

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