O’Shea’s of Borris, County Carlow

O’Shea’s of Borris, County Carlow

The pub has been frequented by some of the most powerful minds of the 21st century, who swing by after (and occasionally before) their performances at the nearby Festival of Writing and Ideas at Borris House, which began in 2012. Complete access to all articles on...
P. F. Smyth of Newtown Co. Carlow

P. F. Smyth of Newtown Co. Carlow

P.F. Smyth’s, now sadly closed, was one of Ireland’s longest family-run licensed premises, with records dating to the mid-1740s. It was also once the premier music hall in County Carlow - a piano lounge with the sort of pin-striped, red leather ambience you’d expect...
Lisnavagh – The War Horse

Lisnavagh – The War Horse

A remarkable hunter, bred at Lisnavagh, who competed at the International Horse Show in London before going off to the Western Front as the mount of Captain Eustace Mansfield. Complete access to all articles on this website for €12 / year...