If you want to experience a piece of history then you have to stop at Sean’s Pub. This pub is the oldest in all of Ireland. The original pub opened in 900 AD.
When you walk in you can feel the history. The floor is slanted, the ceiling is low, and there are pieces of history all over the wall.
It is a pub, so while we were there, we got something to drink. I naturally got an Irish coffee, clearly, I am addicted. It was cold outside that day so the coffee and whiskey were a perfect way to warm up.
Since we were there as part of our tour, we all gathered together and got to hear the story about the bar.
The bartender, who ironically was named Sean, was a fantastic storyteller. He brought the history to life.
The most interesting part of the story was that during the 70s, when a new owner was doing some repairs, he uncovered some of the original walls hidden behind some wooden wall. It was able to be carbon dated by a historian. And that is how they know how old the pub is.
They also found ancient coins that were minted specifically for the bar. It was so fascinating to me that they did that for patrons to use to buy drinks.
One of the coolest spots we visited the whole trip was Sean’s Pub. It is worth a stop. Check them out at seansbar.ie/
Enjoy!
T
