So what makes a pub or nightclub Irish?There are a number of reasons for calling an establishment Irish. If the pub is in Ireland, this question doesn’t even come up, but outside of Ireland, what makes the place Irish?Some might say that it’s the name, the dĂ©cor, the food, the owner, the place, the neighborhood, the patrons etc. Some might argue that it’s the drink; however, you can get a Guinness, Harp, Newcastle, etc. almost anywhere now on tap or in bottles, and most establishments stock a wide variety of Irish whiskey (the primary export of Ireland). So, there are really no prerequisites or rules for proprietors on becoming an Irish pub.  I wonder, should there be?   The biggest problem I see is that many club or pub owners don’t follow through with their concept of being an Irish establishment.  Live Irish music is the main ingredient that transports each pub patron to Ireland and brings Ireland to the concept of the pub. Many people when looking for an Irish Pub expect to hear traditional Irish music.  So what makes a place Irish?  Could it be the music?  One of the goals of the IMA is to separate the real Irish Pubs from the Irish named sports/game/pick-up bars.  Please check out these site listings and you’ll find the night of live Irish Music you are looking for.    May the road rise to meet you,  R.T. Reeder