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Is Sean’s Bar the oldest pub in Ireland?

Sean’s Bar in Athlone is seemingly the oldest pub in Ireland, saying it was established in 900 ...

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17.44 28 May 2024


Is Sean’s Bar the oldest pub in Ireland?


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17.44 28 May 2024


Sean’s Bar in Athlone is seemingly the oldest pub in Ireland, saying it was established in 900 AD. 

Supervisor Ryan O’Connor joined Kieran to tell all about how the history and life of the pub that’s still going stronger than ever over 1,100 years later.

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