For decades, Linnane’s Pub stood at the heart of Kilfenora a place where stories were shared, music flowed freely, and generations came together.
However, like so many traditional pubs across Ireland, its doors have closed, and with them, a vital space for community and culture has gone quiet.
A group of local musicians, neighbours, and volunteers believe that shouldn’t be the end of the story. They want to buy, renovate, and reopen Linnane’s as a community-owned, not-for-profit centre, a living space for traditional Irish music, cultural events, and connection.
A group spokesperson said: “The vision is to purchase and re-open Linnane’s pub in Kilfenora as a community-driven social enterprise that safeguards the musical tradition, promotes local culture and fosters sustainable community initiatives.
The pub will be the heart of traditional music activities, while the adjacent property and land will support broader community projects including a kindergarten, community garden, social housing and a farmers’ market. Our mission is to create a vibrant, multi-purpose community hub while preserving and celebrating Kilfenora’s priceless musical heritage.”
This isn’t just about saving a building. It’s about preserving heritage, uplifting local talent, and revitalising our village and culture in a way that’s inclusive, creative, and rooted in community.”
The plan is to develop:
– a traditional, non-amplified live music venue for sessions, concerts, workshops and festivals.
– rental space upstairs for music teaching and community use.
– occasional small-scale catering (e.g., soup, snacks) to complement local restaurants.
– community events and market days in the outdoor courtyard.
What Your Donation Supports
€35,000 Secures Deposit
€350,000 Purchase of Premises
€500,000 Legal Costs & Building Upgrades
Every cent will go directly into the project to bring this vision to life.
This is an achievable goal.
1000 donations of €500 = Linnane’s Reopen!
500 donations of €1000 = Linnane’s Reopen!
Sharing this project with lovers of Irish music that has community at its core = Linnane’s Reopen!
Whether you can give €5 or €50,000, you’re part of something powerful, a future where culture, connection, and creativity take centre stage.
Why This Matters
Across the country, authentic music sessions are disappearing. Pubs are becoming restaurants in order to survive. Young people have fewer places to learn by ear, by heart, by being there. Tourists miss the real soul of Irish culture and communities lose something deeply important: a place to gather, share, and feel at home.
Linnane’s can be different.
We can preserve what matters most — and build something new on that foundation.
How You Can Help
Donate what you can every euro brings us closer
Share this campaign with friends, musicians, and Irish culture lovers.
We are planning a number of fundraising initiatives. You can support this project with time, skills and ideas.
Get in touch at: www.kilfenoracorner.com
With your help, we can ensure that legacy continues, loud and proud, in a place we all call home.