Frank O'Dowds Irish Pub

10/06/2026

☘️🍺 OI NOW, GALENA! SEAMUS HERE — AND APPARENTLY I’M RUNNING YOUR SOCIAL CALENDAR AGAIN! 🍺☘️
I’ve looked over your plans for the week and, frankly, they needed some work. So I’ve done what I always do: fixed everything for ya. 😏
We’ve got five days of music, pints, good food and proper craic lined up at Frank O’Dowd’s Irish Pub & Grill, and Hearthfire Duo must’ve taken out a lease on the place because they’re practically moving in this weekend. 😂🔥🎶
Here’s what I’ve arranged…
☘️🎻 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 | 5–9 PM
SEISIÚN TRAIDISIÚNTA
That’s our Traditional Irish Session, for those of you whose Gaeilge is a little rusty. 😉
Bring your fiddle, whistle, guitar, bodhrán, banjo, voice—or whatever you play—and join us around the pub!
No stage. No fuss. Just musicians trading tunes, singing songs and enjoying a proper Irish session.
YOU bring the music… WE’LL pour the pints. 🍺☘️
And if you don’t play an instrument? Congratulations. You’ve been promoted to professional pint drinker and enthusiastic audience member.
🎸🍺 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 | 6–9 PM
ANDREW HUBER is back!
Andrew will provide the talent, we’ll provide the food and cold pints, and naturally I’ll provide the charm.
Everybody has a job. 😏
🔥🎶 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 | 7–10 PM
HEARTHFIRE DUO kicks off their weekend takeover!
Get yourself a good seat, order some dinner, grab a pint and settle in for Friday night at the pub.
And you might want to get acquainted with them because…
🔥🔥 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 | 12–3 PM
HEARTHFIRE DUO — DOUBLE SHOT, ROUND ONE!
That’s right. We’re not even waiting until nighttime to start the craic.
Lunch. Pints. Live music.
Seamus approves. ☘️🍺
🔥🔥 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 | 7–10 PM
HEARTHFIRE DUO — ROUND TWO!
They’re coming back Saturday night to do it all over again!
At this point I may need to put their names on the mailbox. 😂
But honestly, two performances in one day? Now that is the kind of excessive behavior I can get behind.
🔥☘️ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 | 5–8 PM
And who better to finish the weekend than…
HEARTHFIRE DUO!
Yes. Again.
Friday night.
Saturday afternoon.
Saturday night.
Sunday night.
Either they really love Frank O’Dowd’s or they’ve finally realized that staying close to Seamus is excellent for their career. 😏😂
So there ya have it, Galena…
🎻 Seisiún Traidisiúnta
🎸 Andrew Huber
🔥 Hearthfire Duo FOUR TIMES
🍽️ Great food
🍺 Cold pints
🎶 Live music
☘️ Proper Irish craic
😏 And an entirely reasonable amount of SEAMUS
I’ve given you five days of reasons to come to the pub.
If you still stay home, I simply cannot help you. 😂
📍 Frank O’Dowd’s Irish Pub & Grill | Galena, Illinois
Good Food. Good Friends. Cold Pints. Proper Craic.
Sláinte! ☘️🍻
— Seamus



Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
Hearthfire

10/03/2026

Every good pub needs a place to unburden yourself. At Frank O'Dowd's, it comes in a pint glass.

The Confessional is half Guinness and half Midnight Mass from our friends at Highway 20 Brewing, the Irish classic and a local favorite poured together into one glass. Pull up a stool, order one, and tell us what's on your mind. We won't judge, and the only penance is a second round.

Best enjoyed in one of our cozy Snugs - check us out this weekend at Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

10/01/2026

The days are gettin’ shorter, the air is gettin’ colder, and Seamus is slowly being forced to park the truck for the season 😭

But not just yet! October & November are your last chances to catch Frank O’Dowd’s Food Truck out and about! Check the tracker, find yer nearest stop, and get yourself some Irish grub before we call it a season 🍀

09/28/2026

☘️🍺 OI! GALENA! SEAMUS HERE — AND I’VE ONCE AGAIN SAVED YOU FROM A BORING WEEK! 🍺☘️
I know what you’re thinking: “Seamus, surely you can’t keep giving us this much entertainment every single week?”
Oh, I can. And I will. It’s exhausting being this magnificent, but somebody has to do it. 😏
So cancel whatever nonsense you thought you were doing and have a look at what Frank O’Dowd’s has waiting for ya…
🎻☘️ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 | 5–9 PM
THE TRAD SESSION
We’re starting things the way any respectable Irish pub should—with musicians gathered around, tunes filling the room, and pints mysteriously disappearing.
Bring your fiddle. Bring your guitar. Bring your whistle, bodhrán, banjo… hell, bring the spoons if you know what you’re doing with ’em.
YOU bring the talent. WE’LL pour the pints. 🍺
And if you’ve got no musical talent whatsoever? Perfect. Sit down, order a Guinness, and suddenly you’re part of the audience.
🎻 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 | 6–9 PM
The fabulous WENDY LYNN MARKUS and that lovely fiddle of hers are back!
She’ll be making beautiful music while I stand nearby pretending the entire evening was my idea. Which, technically, it was. 😏
🔥🎸 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 | 7–10 PM
Make way for THE SEAN ALLEN BAND!
Friday night. Live music. Cold pints. Good food. Honestly, if I have to explain why you should be here, I’m beginning to question our friendship.
💃☘️ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 | 5 PM
THE IRISH DANCERS!
They’ll be kicking their heels halfway to the ceiling while the rest of us sit comfortably with our Guinness thinking, “Yep… I could absolutely do that.”
No. No, you couldn’t. Stay seated. 😂🍺
🎸🔥 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 | 7–10 PM
THE SEAN ALLEN BAND — ROUND TWO!
That’s right! They’re back again Saturday night because apparently one evening at Frank O’Dowd’s just isn’t enough.
Finally, people with excellent judgment.
😇🎶 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 | 5–8 PM
And after everything I’ve put you through, I figured you deserved something angelic.
KRISTINA CASTANEDA closes out the weekend from 5–8 PM!
Grab some dinner, order yourself a pint, settle in, and enjoy three glorious hours pretending Monday doesn’t exist.
So, to recap what I, Seamus, have personally arranged for your enjoyment:
☘️ A proper Trad Session
🎻 Wendy Lynn Markus
🔥 The Sean Allen Band TWICE
💃 Irish Dancers
😇 Kristina Castaneda
🍽️ Great food
🍺 Plenty of cold pints
🎶 Five days of music & craic
😏 And the undeniable privilege of being in MY PUB
I know. I spoil ya.
Get yourself down to Frank O’Dowd’s Irish Pub & Grill this week.
Your only job is to show up thirsty. I’ll handle the rest.
Sláinte! ☘️🍻
— Seamus



Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
Wendy Lynn Markus, Violinist
Kristina Marie Castañeda Music

09/23/2026

Trad session

09/22/2026

☘️🎶 OI NOW, GALENA! SEAMUS HERE — AND I’VE DONE IT AGAIN! 🎶☘️

Another week of live music at Frank O’Dowd’s, carefully arranged by yours truly because, apparently, you lot simply cannot be trusted to make your own entertainment plans. 😂🍺

And would ya LOOK at this lineup…

🎻 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 | 5:00–9:00 PM
☘️ THE TRAD SESSION ☘️
We’re starting the week the proper Irish way! Bring your fiddle, guitar, whistle, bodhrán, banjo—or whatever instrument you fancy—and pull up a chair.

YOU bring the music… WE’LL pour the pints! 🍻
Don’t play? No worries. Grab a pint, sing along, clap along, or just sit back and enjoy the craic!

🟨🎶 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Follow the YELLOW BRICK ROAD straight to Frank O’Dowd’s! Great music, cold pints, and absolutely no need for ruby slippers. Although if you have a pair, Seamus would very much like to see them. 😂

🎸 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 | 7:00–10:00 PM
GOULD & JEAGER are taking over Friday night! They’ll bring the tunes, we’ll keep the pints flowing, and I’ll wander around taking credit for the whole thing. Everybody plays to their strengths. 😏🍺

💃☘️ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 | 5:00 PM
THE IRISH DANCERS ARE BACK!
Come watch them kick their heels in the air while the rest of us quietly wonder when our knees stopped being able to do that.

🎶 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 | 7:00–10:00 PM
And then GOULD & JEAGER ARE BACK FOR ROUND TWO!
Because one night simply wasn’t enough. Finally—musicians who understand Seamus’ philosophy on a good time.

🎤 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 | 5:00–8:00 PM
We’re closing out the weekend with the lovely LEXI HEALEY! ❤️🎶 Settle in, order yourself some dinner, grab a pint, and let Lexi ease you through those final precious hours before Monday comes knocking.

So there ya have it, Galena…

☘️ A TRAD SESSION
🎶 FOUR NIGHTS OF LIVE MUSIC
💃 IRISH DANCERS
🍽️ GREAT FOOD
🍺 COLD PINTS
😂 PROPER CRAIC
😏 AND FAR MORE SEAMUS THAN ANYONE ASKED FOR

Same great pub… just more reasons to be here!

Get yourself down to Frank O’Dowd’s Irish Pub & Grill this week.

I’ve already planned everything for ya. All you have to do is show up.

Sláinte! ☘️🍻
— Seamus



Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

09/19/2026

09/16/2026

We’re getting closer! ☘️🍺 Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, and we’re celebrating the only way we know how — with four days of Irish fun at Frank O’Dowd’s!

Join us September 17–20 for live music, Irish dancers, plenty of Guinness and all the Irish cheer. 🇮🇪

And don’t forget to grab your limited-edition Frank O’Dowd’s embossed Guinness glass for $35 — your first Guinness comes with it!

Mark your calendars, round up your crew and get ready to raise a pint with us. Sláinte! 🍻

09/15/2026

☘️🎶 OI NOW, GALENA! SEAMUS HERE — AND ONCE AGAIN, I’VE SORTED YOUR WEEKEND FOR YA! 🎶☘️

And this isn’t just ANY weekend… IT’S HALFWAY TO ST. PADDY’S DAY! ☘️🍺 Apparently you people expect me to wait an entire year to celebrate properly. Absolutely not.

Here’s what we’ve got happening at Frank O’Dowd’s Irish Pub & Grill!

🎻 WEDNESDAY | 5:00–9:00 PM
☘️ THE TRAD SESSION ☘️
Bring your fiddle, guitar, whistle, bodhrán, banjo—or whatever you know how to make music with—and pull up a chair!

YOU bring the instrument. WE’LL pour the pints. 🍻
Don’t play? Grab a pint, sing along, tap your toes, and enjoy a proper Irish pub session. Everyone’s welcome!

🎸 THURSDAY | 6:00–9:00 PM
ANDREW HUBER takes the stage! Great music, great atmosphere, and cold pints. That’s Thursday sorted.

🎤 FRIDAY | 7:00–10:00 PM
The ever-lovely MEGHAN DAVIS is back! ❤️🎶 She’ll provide the talent. I’ll provide the charm. Between the two of us, you’re in very capable hands.

💃 SATURDAY | 5:00 PM
☘️ THE IRISH DANCERS! ☘️
They’ll be kicking their heels so high I’m considering checking the ceiling clearance beforehand. Get here early, grab a pint, and enjoy a bit of Irish tradition!

🎤 SATURDAY | 7:00–10:00 PM
MEGHAN DAVIS — ROUND TWO! 🎶
Two nights in a row! Finally, somebody besides Seamus understands there’s no such thing as too much of a good thing.

🎻 SUNDAY | 5:00–6:00 PM
We’re closing things out with the angelic KRISTINA CASTANEDA! The perfect way to spend Sunday evening before Monday comes along and spoils everybody’s fun.

☘️🍺 AND DON’T FORGET — IT’S HALFWAY TO ST. PADDY’S DAY! 🍺☘️

We’re celebrating ALL WEEKEND LONG, because doing anything halfway has never really been Seamus’ style.

🍺 Buy a Frank O’Dowd’s branded Guinness glass and get a FREE PINT of any draft b**r on us!

🥃 PLUS — JAMESON & SHANKY’S WHIP DRINK SPECIALS ALL WEEKEND LONG! 🥃

That’s right… Jameson, Shanky’s Whip, cold pints, live music AND Irish dancers. At this point, I’m practically handing you the perfect Irish weekend on a silver platter. 😂☘️

So there ya have it, Galena:

LIVE MUSIC • TRAD SESSION • IRISH DANCERS • GREAT FOOD • COLD PINTS • DRINK SPECIALS • HALFWAY TO ST. PADDY’S DAY • AND AN UNREASONABLE AMOUNT OF SEAMUS

Get yourself to Frank O’Dowd’s Irish Pub & Grill this weekend!

Sláinte! 🍻☘️
— Seamus



Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
Galena, IL
Kristina Marie Castañeda Music
Meghan Davis Music

09/11/2026

Today, we remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the courage of the first responders and heroes who stepped forward.

We will never forget. 🇺🇸