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MY GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GRANDFATHER USED TO DRINK AT SEAN'S BAR IN IRELAND
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Tony
Aug 2, 2023, 6:22:54 PM8/2/23
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https://www.seansbar.ie/seans-bar-history
Sean’s Bar, as it is known today, is a building of great antiquity which
over the years has built up a world-wide reputation for its atmosphere,
old bar, open fireplace, floors covered in sawdust and walls - which are
covered with many ancient artefacts.
Sean's is full of great character and an international clientele come to
hear the best of traditional Irish music and song or just relax in the
beer garden that overlooks the Ford of Luain.
Recently Sean’s Bar has become famous for its own whiskey. Having
researched the history of whiskey in the region, it was discovered that
the very origin of distilling began around Athlone in the 6th century on
the Islands in Lough Ree and further down the river Shannon in the many
small monasteries. It is known that the earliest recorded mention of
whiskey was written in the "Annals of Clonmacnoise" in 1405. The name
whiskey was actually coined by the army of King Henry ii during his
visit to the region after having sampled the local "Uisce Beatha" or
"Aqua Vitae" - The water of Life. Sean’s Bar now runs a daily historic
talk explaining this fascinating story! Check out our whiskey page for
more details.
For a small taste of Sean’s Bar’s culture, visit our Gallery section or
simply drop by next time you pass through Athlone.
Sean’s Bar, as it is known today, is a building of great antiquity which
over the years has built up a world-wide reputation for its atmosphere,
old bar, open fireplace, floors covered in sawdust and walls - which are
covered with many ancient artefacts.
Sean's is full of great character and an international clientele come to
hear the best of traditional Irish music and song or just relax in the
beer garden that overlooks the Ford of Luain.
Recently Sean’s Bar has become famous for its own whiskey. Having
researched the history of whiskey in the region, it was discovered that
the very origin of distilling began around Athlone in the 6th century on
the Islands in Lough Ree and further down the river Shannon in the many
small monasteries. It is known that the earliest recorded mention of
whiskey was written in the "Annals of Clonmacnoise" in 1405. The name
whiskey was actually coined by the army of King Henry ii during his
visit to the region after having sampled the local "Uisce Beatha" or
"Aqua Vitae" - The water of Life. Sean’s Bar now runs a daily historic
talk explaining this fascinating story! Check out our whiskey page for
more details.
For a small taste of Sean’s Bar’s culture, visit our Gallery section or
simply drop by next time you pass through Athlone.
Tony
Aug 2, 2023, 6:25:07 PM8/2/23
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Records and proudly holds the record for "The Oldest Pub in Ireland"
with an official dating of 900AD. Research is ongoing into the title of
"The Oldest Pub in the World"; so far, nothing older has been found.
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