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.

Dec 8, 2020

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...

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