Just around the corner from Dublin Castle and across the road from Temple Bar, you will find  this magical world of music and musical instruments. Everything from triangles to fiddles and electric guitars to traditional Irish bodhráns (pronounced bough-rawn) adorn the walls and floor space. And there is usually someone playing a piano and embracing you with their enchanting sounds. The Walton family has been part of the Irish music scene since 1922. And with such a history and wealth of knowledge, it's no wonder the shop was a key location for the recent Oscar-winning Irish film Once. And the Oscar ceremony used the theme of the hanging guitars from the Waltons shop in their stage set for the award-winning song. For those of you looking to learn Irish Music and don’t have time, check out their intensive lessons and workshops at the Waltons New School of Music, www.newschool.ie (situated above the shop). Waltons publish and sell books, sheet music, CDs and DVD tutors for every traditional instrument, and you’ll find a huge range of possible gifts for the traditional music lover at home.
Music afficianadoes should also check out their second shop on Frederick St on the Northside of the city.