Crusaders A.C.
One of Dublin's premier athletics and running clubs, offering structured track, road, and cross-country training sessions for runners of all speeds, ages, and competitive ambitions.
When and where
Crusaders A.C. meets every Tuesday at 6:00 PM. It meets at Irishtown Stadium, Ringsend, Dublin 4, Co. Dublin.
Times and venues do move, particularly at the start of a new season and around bank holidays, so it is worth confirming the next date with the group before travelling.
What to expect
Crusaders A.C. is a session, not a gig. Musicians sit in a circle, usually in a corner of the room, and play tunes they all know. There is no stage, no admission charge and no set list.
If you play, the etiquette is to listen for a while before joining, come in on tunes you already know rather than starting your own, and follow whoever is leading. If you do not play, you are welcome to sit and listen, which is what most of the room is doing.
Sessions depend entirely on who turns up, so a quiet night with three players and a packed one with fifteen are both normal.
Who it suits
Musicians who want to play with others, and anyone who simply wants to sit and hear live traditional music without a ticket.
Going along
The group's own site carries the current schedule and contact details. The link is on this page.