<p>Musicians gather nightly at The Cobblestone, a pub famous for traditional Irish music. Ultra-casual musicians arrive, join in, and leave as they wish.</p><p><em>National Geographic Urban Insider Annie Fitzsimmons and photographer Catherine Karnow set out to explore the best of Dublin. Read about their travels <a href="http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/blog/urban-insider/">on the Urban Insider blog</a>.</em></p><p><em>Read more of</em><em> "<a href="http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/06/12/the-perfect-day-in-dublin/">The Perfect Day in Dublin</a>" on the <a href="http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/blog/urban-insider/">Urban Insider blog</a>.</em></p>

Irish Musicians

Musicians gather nightly at The Cobblestone, a pub famous for traditional Irish music. Ultra-casual musicians arrive, join in, and leave as they wish.

National Geographic Urban Insider Annie Fitzsimmons and photographer Catherine Karnow set out to explore the best of Dublin. Read about their travels on the Urban Insider blog.

Read more of "The Perfect Day in Dublin" on the Urban Insider blog.

Photograph by Catherine Karnow

Exploring the Best of Dublin

Discover National Geographic Urban Insider Annie Fitzsimmons and Photographer Catherine Karnow's Favorite Moments From Their Recent Trip to Dublin.

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