The traditional white-washed irish cottage exterior and river-side setting alone is reason enough…read moreto make this off-the-beaten-path journey. But take the time to go inside this wonderful cozy pub that is clearly loved by its locals. One visit and you'll understand why. Lucky for me, I get to visit Ireland every year and with each new adventure I seek country pubs steeped with history and charm. Serving the prerequisite perfect pint of Guinness, Fishermans was this years winner! Extensive selection of drinks, enough snacks/light food options to keep you nourished, and a friendly atmosphere that will make you want to linger.

Perhaps my most memorable stop in a wonderful trip to Ireland. I don't think that I'll ever forget…read morethe night my buddy and I went behind the bar and served locals pints of Guinness.

We we referred by a local here and it didn't disappoint. Classic old school bar and restaurant…read morevibe with a bunch of locals inside. We ordered a ham and cheese melt, chicken with mozzarella wrap (more like a chicken and cheese quesadilla for Americans), with chips. Service was polite and friendly, food aplenty and all was delicious.

Service and atmosphere were nice but the food was just ok. I ordered the cheesesteak, but the bun…read morewas dry and there wasn't enough cheese. The Cole slaw had too much mayo for my liking.

Before the new highway was built, Morrissey's was a required stop for travelers going back and…read moreforth between Dublin and Cork. No better way to break up a long trip (by Irish standards) than stopping for a cold pint in a pub that's been serving them since 1775. Yup, this little pub is older than 'Merica. The charm of Morrissey's is related to it's age. The nicknacks, jars, advertisements and other wall and shelf ornaments are exactly in place as they were 100 years ago. Nay, 200. Walking into Morrissey's is like taking a trip back in time to a simpler place where simpler ways governed the way we lived and people were generally shorter and smaller, as evidenced by the tiny pub stools and tables. One of the coolest things here is the visitor register, which is several volumes thick since it dates back to the pub's founding, and is still daily updated by those wanting to ink their names into a bit of Irish history. Book of Kells my ass. You can't write you name in that one, can you? No, you can't. "They" say a pub closes each day in modern Ireland. Let's hope Morrissey's stands the test of time. Few are as deserving.

Just Great. The only thing is that they don't have live music every night. Still gets 5 starsread more

I've only visited this bar late one Sunday evening after dinner a few miles west in Dungarven when…read moreMonday was a bank holiday. We were obviously the only non-locals, but they didn't mind us visiting their local hangout. The bar is large enough to include separate tables across from the bar. A pint of Guinness is most reasonable. The bartender was surprised when I "bused" our glasses to the bar. I told him I was a bar owner for ten years and knew how hard it was for a lone bartender to cover both the bar and the tables. Stradbally is off the tourist beat, but does have a nice cove and beach just to the south of the village square.

Reliable food good craic! One of Birr's finest establishments. Check it…read moreout."............"......................."

I was with an American friend accompanying me on a visit back to my family in Ireland. She said her…read morefamily came from Birr Offaly and that she knew they still lived there somewhere. We went to Birr to see if we could possibly track them down. The first place we stopped at was Kelly's pub. We had the best service and ate the best food. The soup was served with fresh homemade brown bread & Irish butter and the cottage pie was served piping hot with a rich flavour that felt not only delicious but nutritious too, The vegetables we were served tasted like they had just been picked. We asked the waitress if she could direct my American friend regarding sources of possible information on her long lost Irish relatives. Before I knew what was happening the owner John drove us to meet her family. He made phone calls, got their address and brought us there himself. I was so proud that my friend got to see the magic of Irish hospitality and selfless acts of kindness towards a stranger. I highly recommend this bar, the owner John, his staff and all customers that helped a stranger find her long lost Irish relatives. #goforthefoodstayforthepeople #ifieverwriteabookthiscouldbeachapter

Loved this place. Friendly service, good food, and easy to find on our road trip through Ireland…read more The roast lamb was amazing and hit the spot on a cold, blustery day.

Talk about a great place to find while we were in Ireland awesome food if you're ever here, please…read moreorder the ribs. Some of the best I've had service was great my wife had a chicken dish and she loved hers. I would highly recommend this place for lunch.

The Guinness and friendly atmosphere was amazing. We met some really great people there, so much…read morefun and laughter. Thank you for making our first night in Tullamore very memorable. Judy & Elizabeth from the Olympic Peninsula, WA state!

Cozy pub. Good service and great atmosphere. Nice warm fire on a chilly day. Two floors with lots…read moreof nooks to sit and visit.

I cannot believe how large this pub is inside! We stopped by after seeing it on a "Traditional Pubs…read moreof Ireland" poster, and because my grandfather's name was James Griffin. The atmosphere was perfect! It was early Sunday morning, and there were already a few locals inside having their morning beer and reading the newspaper. I did some exploring because it looks so small on the outside, but you get in, and it just keeps going and going. Looks like they get large crowds during the evenings, and even offer lots of live music and DJs. The bartender was friendly.

What can I say besides fabulous! Trim is off the beaten path from Dublin, but definitely on the map…read morewhen it comes to historical must-sees while you're in Ireland! So when you pass thru Trim to see the Castle, call in to this gorgeous pub. When you walk in, it is old school classic pub with beautiful woodwork and bar. From there, you can go in the cozy fireplace room that feels and looks great and leads to another cozy area to meet and be with friends. If you like patios, you're at the right place! Step out back and find a covered & climate controlled patio that is huge! They have a large smoking patio area (you can't smoke inside in Ireland either). Thru the patio, you can see a big events room that you can host a reception, party, meeting, whatever. It's been a few months since my last visit, but I've heard they have a new beer garden too! Oh yes, the drinks...the Guinness is perfect. You can get almost any tasty beverage here from a nice bartender. The owner is hands-on and always working to keep this place top notch.

Great find on your way to Portlaoise from Mountmellick, or vice versa. Saw the signs as we drove by…read moreand decided to give it a try. Ample parking and the fireplace was roaring as you walk into the restaurant. Cute pub decor with many booth-like seats for privacy or large parties. We were greeted by a friendly waitress who told us the specials & soup of the day. The menu choices were great, a little bit of everything and the kids menu for $7 included a drink, main meal and ice cream dessert. Meal sizes were massive!!! So arrive hungry. Chicken curry was delicious and came with big chunks of chicken and chips. The Chicken burger was juicy, did I mention the portion sizes are giant!! :) Our waitress, Laurie, was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! She always had a smile and was checking in on our party periodically to make sure everything was ok. Truly a gem! We will for sure go back! Delicious food, & great service!

Brilliant. Best restaurant in the midlands. If you're on the Dublin Cork road this is the only…read moreplace to go. They have a fantastic menu with a few pastas, burgers, various chicken dishes, lovely appetizers, salads and soups. The service was EXCELLENT - thank you to Laura for making us feel truly welcome and being so accommodating.