Frank O'Dowds Irish Pub

07/24/2026

🍋‍🟩☘️ OI NOW… TEQUILA IN AN IRISH PUB?! ☘️🍋‍🟩

Before ye start clutchin’ your Guinness and questioning me Irish credentials, hear me out…

It’s NATIONAL TEQUILA DAY! 🎉 And Seamus has never been one to ignore a perfectly good excuse for a celebration. I’m Irish, not unreasonable. 😏

🍹 We’ll be running TEQUILA SPECIALS throughout the evening — but I’m not spillin’ all me secrets here. Come into Frank O’Dowd’s, pull up a chair, and ASK US ABOUT THE SPECIAL! 👀

And because tequila tastes even better with a proper soundtrack…

🎶 KATIE SULLIVAN will be filling the pub with her music and Irish charm! ☘️ There’ll be songs, stories, laughter, and possibly a few people suddenly convinced they can sing after a tequila or two. 😂

So grab your friends and get yourself to Frank O’Dowd’s!

Come for the tequila. 🍹
Stay for Katie. 🎶
And if tomorrow morning ye find yourself questioning your decisions…

Don’t be blaming Seamus. I merely informed ye of the opportunity. 😏☘️

Sláinte… or should I say SALUD! 🍹



Galena, IL
Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

07/21/2026

☘️ OI! LISTEN UP, YA MAGNIFICENT BUNCH OF LEGENDS! ☘️

Now gather 'round ol' Seamus, because I've managed to put together another week that'll have you wonderin' if heaven accidentally opened a branch office right here at Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub.

🎸 THURSDAY | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The lovely Lexi Healey graces our stage with her angelic voice and beautiful guitar playin'. If music could give hugs, she'd have the whole pub wrapped up before the first pint's gone. It's the perfect cure for a long week... and considerably cheaper than therapy.

🍀 FRIDAY & SATURDAY | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The one and only Katie Sullivan returns with enough Irish songs, stories, and lore to make your ancestors start tappin' their feet from the old country. Come for the music, stay because you'll suddenly become an expert on Irish history after your third Guinness.

💃 SATURDAY | 5:00 PM
Before the music gets rollin', our incredible Irish Dancers will be kickin' their heels so high you'll swear gravity took the afternoon off! If your knees hurt just watchin', congratulations—you've officially earned your grown-up card.

🎶 SUNDAY | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
We're closin' out the weekend with The Danny Parker Project, bringin' the kind of tunes that'll have you lingerin' for "just one more" pint... six pints later you'll still be tellin' yourself you're only stayin' for one more song.

So leave the dishes in the sink, tell the lawn it'll survive another day, and come spend the weekend where the laughs are loud, the music's grand, and the pints taste better because you're drinkin' 'em with good company.

I'll be the handsome Irish fella makin' sure the craic is mighty.

Sláinte! 🍻



Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
Galena, IL

07/16/2026

If the walls of Frank O'Dowd's could talk, they'd be beggin' for another pint after the weekend we've got lined up! So pull yourself away from mowin' the lawn, reorganizin' the garage, or pretendin' to enjoy that kale salad, and get yourself to the pub where life actually happens.

🎸 THURSDAY | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The marvelous Meghan Davis is takin' the stage with her guitar and a voice that'll send you straight back to one of the greatest eras of music we've ever known. The kind of songs that make you remember your first dance, your first heartbreak... and maybe your first questionable haircut.

🍀 FRIDAY & SATURDAY | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The one and only The Amadans are back, fillin' the pub with Irish classics that'll have you singin' louder with every sip. If you leave without belting out a chorus or two, I'm afraid we'll have to check if you've still got a pulse.

💃 SATURDAY | 3:30 PM & 5:00 PM
The incredible Irish Dancers return to fill the pub with enough toe-tappin', heel-clickin', and impossible footwork to make you wonder if gravity simply gave up. Fair warnin'... you'll be tappin' your own feet before they're finished, and no, I won't judge your attempt. Much.

🎶 SUNDAY | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
And just when you think the weekend couldn't get any better, Meghan Davis returns to close it out in style! She's back with that heavenly voice, smooth guitar, and timeless tunes that'll help you ease into the week ahead. There's no finer way to spend a Sunday evening than with great music, a proper pint, and good company.

So gather your friends, bring your family, order yourself a proper pint, tuck into some hearty Irish fare, and spend the weekend where the music is loud, the laughter is louder, and the craic is always mighty.

I'll be savin' you a seat...

Sláinte!
— Seamus 🍻



Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
Galena, IL
Meghan Davis Music

07/07/2026

☘️ Well now, if this weekend doesn't put a spring in your step, I may have to question whether there's a wee drop of Irish in ya at all!

The fire's lit, the taps are flowing, and we've filled the pub with enough music to make the walls themselves start dancing.

🎸 Thursday | 6 PM – 9 PM
The one and only Andrew Huber gets the festivities underway. Grab yourself a pint, settle in, and let the worries of the week melt away with some fine music and even finer company.

🍻 Friday & Saturday | 7 PM – 10 PM
The Sean Allen Band returns to fill Frank O'Dowd's with songs that'll have you singing along before you even realize you know the words. Whether you're here for a Guinness, a whiskey, or one of Chef's famous dishes, you're in for a grand evening.

💃 Saturday
And sure, what would an Irish celebration be without our incredible Irish Dancers? They'll be stoppin' by to show us how it's truly done. Fair warning... trying to keep up after your third pint is entirely at your own risk! ☘️

🎻 Sunday | 5 PM – 8 PM
We'll finish the weekend in spectacular fashion as the wonderfully talented Wendy Lynn Markus fills the pub with the enchanting sounds of her electric violin. It's the perfect way to close out a beautiful Galena weekend.

So come hungry, come thirsty, and most importantly, come ready for a bit of laughter and good craic. Around here, strangers become friends, friends become family, and nobody leaves without a full belly and a smile.

We'll save you a seat.

Sláinte!
— Seamus ☘️🍻



Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
Galena, IL

07/05/2026

07/02/2026

🍀 Seamus here, and I've got grand news

Frank O'Dowds Irish Pub and Irish Cottage Inn & Suites are now under the wing of Kinseth Hospitality Companies, but don't ye worry, I'm still on duty and the pints, the food, and the craic are exactly as ye left them.

Have a gander at our weekend schedule: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1E6jfrp7L7/

📍 9853 U.S. Highway 20 W, Galena, IL
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06/30/2026

🍀 Well now, me fine lads and lasses, have I got a week that'll put a smile on your face and a spring in your step! 🍀

Why spend your evenings at home when there's music, laughter, and a perfectly poured pint waiting for ye at Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub?

🎸 Thursday, July 2 | 6 PM – 9 PM
The wonderful Kristina Casteneda takes the stage with her heavenly voice and angelic guitar playing. Whether the week's been grand or has worked your last nerve, Kristina's beautiful melodies are just the thing to soothe your soul.

🔥 Friday & Saturday, July 3 & 4 | 7 PM – 10 PM
🎶 Hearthfire Duo returns to fill the pub with powerful vocals, incredible musicianship, and enough energy to have the whole room singing along. Celebrate Independence Day with an Irish twist—great music, hearty food, and your favorite pint in hand!

🎵 Sunday, July 5 | 5 PM – 8 PM
Not quite ready to let the weekend slip away? Hearthfire Duo is back one more time to send us home with an evening of unforgettable tunes and good craic.

🚚 And don't forget about the Frank O'Dowd's Mobile Kitchen!
On Friday, July 3, from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, we'll be rolling over to Key City Harley-Davidson in Dubuque! If you're out enjoying the holiday weekend, stop by, say hello, and fuel up with your Frank O'Dowd's favorites before hitting the open road.

🍔 Whether you're joining us in the pub or catching the Mobile Kitchen, we've got your holiday weekend covered with delicious food, cold drinks, and the best live entertainment around.

So gather your family, round up your friends, and come make a few stories worth telling.

We'll save a seat, pour you a pint, and welcome you like family.

Sláinte! 🍻
— Seamus ☘️

06/28/2026

Ah now, don't be lettin' a wee bit o' rain send ye hidin' under the blankets! ☘️🌧️

The Renaissance Festival may be windin' down, but the craic is just gettin' started here at Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub!

We'll have the doors open from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM tonight, with the one and only Wendy Lynn Markus fillin' the pub with the magical sounds of her electric violin. If ever there was music powerful enough to charm the rain clouds into takin' a holiday, it's Wendy's!

So shake the rain from your boots, grab yourself a perfectly poured pint, enjoy a hearty Irish supper, and let the music warm your soul. Sure, the weather may be gloomy outside, but inside Frank O'Dowd's, it's always sunshine, laughter, and good company.

We'll save you a seat... Sláinte! 🍻🎻🇮🇪