Walk into just about anypub in Irelandand you ’re bound to feel an ecesis with history build into its walls . That ’s definitely the guinea pig withSean ’s Barin Athlone . AsTravel Awaitsreports , the business concern is the oldest pub in Ireland — and maybe the world .
With a structure dating back to 900 CE , Sean ’s Bar has a long history on the Emerald Isle . According to the caption shared onthe business organization ’s website , the original possessor , an innkeeper named Luain Mac Luighdeach , guide traveler across the neighboring River Shannon before a nosepiece was constructed . Gradually the town of Athlone developed around the waypoint and Luain ’s Inn .
Renovations in 1970 revealed the construction ’s dependable years , and part of the previous social organisation has been preserved for guests to see . The pub ’s more recent history is part of the decor as well . In 1968 , Sean Fitzsimons purchased the property and change the name . The walls expose track record of all the bar ’s premature proprietor , including a certificate bearing the name of player Boy George , who have the business sector for a abbreviated full point in 1987 .
Without the part of 1100 - class - old wall and the framed letter from the Guinness Book Of World Records adjudge it Ireland ’s Old pub , it would be gentle to mistake Sean ’s formany other bars in the country . There ’s a dismal woodwind bar , a fireplace , and a traditional Irish band playing there on a regular basis . And naturally , Sean ’s Bar servesGuinnesson tapdance as well as a selection of their own Irish whiskeys .
Guinness World Records has n’t named Sean ’s Bar the oldest pothouse in the world , but withno apparent rival , the brass has n’t shied forth from the unofficial claim . Here aremore of thelongest - running business still in operation around the ball .
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