RTÉ's new music series, Seisiún, has been taking viewers on a tour of Ireland's most legendary independent music venues, and its second episode will make a special pilgrimage to DeBarra's in Clonakilty.

This Friday's ( October 3rd) episode will be a loving tribute to a family-run hub that has welcomed music lovers for over 50 years.

Current proprietor Ray Blackwell and founding proprietor Bobby Blackwell shared fascinating anecdotes, including the incredible fact that Noel Redding, the bass player from The Jimi Hendrix Experience, made DeBarra's his stomping ground for nearly two decades.

His presence in the small West Cork town attracted a host of national and international talent, solidifying the venue's reputation as a world-class music house.

The musical performances featured in the episode were a testament to DeBarra's enduring legacy.

John Spillane and his Band of Wrens make the pilgrimage to perform in DeBarra's for this episode.

But Seisiún also showcases the new generation of West Cork talent.

The Cardinals, a promising new band from nearby Kinsale, deliver a stellar performance that proved the region's musical pipeline is as strong as ever.

The episode also highlights the vibrant traditional music scene, with powerful performances from local musicians like Jimmy Murray and Richard Lucey.

Local singer-songwriter Rawney is also featured, adding to the episode's strong West Cork flavour.

The episode will finish with a powerful performance by The Kates, a five-piece all-female ensemble of local musicians.

Their unique, harmonious sound was a fitting finale, capturing the spirit of community and collaboration that defines DeBarra's and the wider West Cork music scene.