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    Geary's Bar

    Geary's Bar

    4.0(1 review)
    4.9 km

    Charleville is a small town in north County Cork, about 58km, or an hours drive to the north of…read moreCork City. On the way to Limerick on the N22, myself & 3 companions felt hungry, parked up along the wide main street, and walked in search of a nice pub that did food. Oh I'm good at finding the nicest pub in town, and though to be fair, we didn't actually go in the 3 or 4 others that we we ruled out, (always a tragic thing to pass a pub without going in), Geary's beat the competion for general welcoming ambience from the exterior. It's a nice sprawly pub, roomy, pleasant, really inviting atmosphere. Having ascertained there was food on, we walked through the busy front, bar to a more open plan area beyond that led out onto beer garden. We parked ourselves In front of a glass case on the wall containing an old rifle, and other items, and straight away a friendly lady came over & took our order for food & drinks. The items in the case turned out to be memorabilia from the Irish war of independence. The effects of one Michael Geary a local commander, including his so called 'Black & Tan Medal', awarded to IRA members who participated in the Irish War of Independence. As well as his Sinn Féin membership certificate. After a very reasonable 10-15mins the food arrived, it was all very well organized. Being a vegitarian I'm usually quIte cynical about choice on offer, but this was great. I was well pleased with the lovely asparagus risotto. The others had a thai chicken curry which they very much enjoyed. We all thought the food the best value & quality that we'd had in any pub in Ireland over a six week visit. Nice pub, good atmosphere, friendly & welcoming, and more than worth stopping off for a drink & a bite if you're on you way through.

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    Geary's Bar - Michael Geary's 'Black & Tan Medal'

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    Michael Geary's 'Black & Tan Medal'

    O'Ceilleachair - The knick knacks! The Coze! photo credit: @fionndavenport #HearSay17

    O'Ceilleachair

    5.0(1 review)
    19.2 km
    €€

    Also known as "Kellehers", this is the cozy and adorable pub that #HearSay17 Festival attendees…read moreadopt for the during of the weekend spend in the tiny village of Kilfinane. Although smallish, it has two fireplaces, a few mini sofas, several plush easy chairs, a tall bistro table and a communal dining table for weary radio/audio makers to settle into, enjoy a drink or four and relax. I had their signature hot tea & whisky toddy with lemon, cloves and a bit of sugar. I also had a few Bushmills as one does. They have a full espresso service as well for a quick daytime pick-me-up but honestly, as I believe day-drinking was invented in Ireland, a coffee functions more like a gateway drug here with a pint or something quick to follow. It should be known that the prices are a bit more than other spots on main street but the slight uptick is worth it for the vast collection of curiosities and knick knacks that line the shelves and the general inimitable vibe--it's like a mini museum with drinks! The owners/bartenders/hosts are very kind and cheerful. I had done a bit of shopping earlier at the butcher's for a dinner party the following day and they refrigerated my purchases until I was ready to leave. For a brief shining moment, I felt like a local, at my "local" (aka pub) and I can't wait to go back to Kilfinane to experience this again. Thanks, Kellehers, you're lovely!

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    O'Ceilleachair - One of the cozy fireplaces. photo credit: @fionndavenport #HearSay17

    One of the cozy fireplaces. photo credit: @fionndavenport #HearSay17

    O'Ceilleachair - Espresso, a gateway for pints and whiskeys. photo credit: @tararoonies #HearSay17

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    Espresso, a gateway for pints and whiskeys. photo credit: @tararoonies #HearSay17

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