Tag: Shebeen
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Stories of Seamus No10
Hugh John Hugh John McClean was a perfect example of a rural Irish man; he was a good neighbour, a hard worker, and a man always on the look-out for an easier way to make his living. All of his life he had lived in a small country cottage, which was eventually left to him […]
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Images of Ireland Past
The Drink Unfortunately Ireland and the Irish have a reputation for taking strong drink, but it is over exaggerated. The following is a “Photo History” Ireland’s long association with alcohol of all sorts. There was the legal enjoyment that occurred inside the pubs after the drink had arrived and the most popular drink was always […]