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Sean’s Blog
Sean's blog will keep you up to date with pub life at Ireland's oldest pub. As well as keeping you updated on the latest news from Sean's, we will also share old stories from Athlone and the Midland's.
Sean's Bar officially recognised as Ireland’s Oldest extant public house
Sean’s Bar is officially recognised by Guinness World Records as the oldest extant public house in Ireland (Credit: Mike MacEacheran) In...
Dec 8, 2020
Sean's bar launch their Single Malt Clonmacnoise
Sean's Bar was delighted to launch its second whiskey expression "Clonmacnoise" at the WSWA convention at the Ritz Carlton in Orlando...
Dec 8, 2020
The Origin of Whiskey
In more recent years visitors to Sean's began to ask questions about what people used to drink in pubs years ago. People love to visit...
Dec 8, 2020
A Pub Born in the Dark Ages
Sean's Bar has welcomed travel writers from all around the world over the past few decades, from the Lonely Planet to Business Insider....
Dec 8, 2020
Sean's bar launch new whiskey
With over a thousand years of history we at Sean's bar have decided it was time we launched our own whiskey range. Our first is a...
Dec 8, 2020
Daily Historical Talk and Tour of Ireland's Oldest Pub
We are delighted to announce that our daily tour and historical talk at Sean's bar will continue throughout the winter months and into...
Dec 8, 2020
Christmas Carols Night date set for December 17th
The annual Christmas Carols night in Sean's will take place on Sunday December 17th. Always a special night in Sean's, this year’s event...
Dec 8, 2020
Launch of Sean's Bar Whiskey T-Shirts
To celebrate the launch of Sean's bar Specially Blended Irish Whiskey we are delighted to announce that we have added a new T- Shirt to...
Dec 8, 2020
John Booth - Brewer & Excise Man
Described by Prof G.T Stokes as a " stiff old puritan of the Baptist persuasion from Kilbeggan or thereabouts, gifted with a good deal of...
Dec 8, 2020
How Athlone got its name
With a history dating back over 1100 years, Athlone strategically has always been a very important location on the River Shannon....
Dec 8, 2020
Winner Pub of the Year
Described by Prof G.T Stokes as a " stiff old puritan of the Baptist persuasion from Kilbeggan or thereabouts, gifted with a good deal of...
Dec 8, 2020
Sean's Irish Whiskey awarded Origin Green Certificate
Sean's Irish Whiskey Company is now a verified member of Origin Green Sustainability Programme having received its certificate from Bord...
Dec 8, 2020
The Opening of the Boathouse bar at Sean's
February saw the opening of the Boathouse bar at Sean's - an amazing and spectacular meeting place with a fantastic view of the river...
Dec 8, 2020
Today FM's Dermot & Dave show broadcasts live from Sean's Bar
Sean's bar was delighted to host Today FM's Dermot & Dave show on Friday April 7th. The comedic duo were in Athlone as part of their...
Dec 8, 2020
Learn to pour the perfect pint of Guinness
Learn how to pour the perfect pint of Guinness at the home of Ireland's oldest pub. The six-step ritual's as legendary as the beer itself...
Dec 8, 2020
BBQ Season Launch at the Boathouse @ Sean's
Sean's bar and Savoury Fare Food Company launched their 2017 BBQ season on Thursday March 30th. If deciding to hold your BBQ at Sean's,...
Dec 8, 2020
Enjoy a Midlands Whiskey Experience at Sean's bar
Following on from the very successful launch of our specially blended Irish whiskey, Sean's bar is delighted to announce that we have...
Dec 8, 2020
Sean's Irish Whiskey Features at Whiskey Live 2017
Whiskey Live Dublin took place on Saturday 25th November at Dublin Castle on Dame Street where Sean's Irish Whiskey Co participated in...
Dec 8, 2020
CNN begin investigation to discover the world's oldest pub
CNN's 'Great Big Story' production team arrive into Sean's bar and interview Timmy as part of their investigation into the World's oldest...
Dec 8, 2020
Mark Begg - A Colourful Inn-Keeper at Sean's Bar
Sean's Bar was formally known as " The Three Blackamoor Heads" and undoubtedly the most famous proprietor of the pub was Mark Begg who...
Dec 8, 2020
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