900 AD
Luain Mac Luighdeach opens his inn on a crossing point of the River Shannon and what’s now known as Sean’s Bar, is born.
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900 – 1100 AD
Chieftains and kings stop off at Sean’s Bar as they journey through the heart of Ireland.
1129 AD
The first wooden castle is built at Atha Luain to protect the settlement that had grown up around the pub.
1654 AD
William Moorehead, owns the building and names it “The Three Blackamor Heads.” He creates his own coins for his customers, copies of which are on display in the pub.
1736 AD
One of the pub’s most famous landlords is a man called Mark Begg. In 1736 he set up the first Stage Coach service from the west of the river Shannon to Dublin, departing from the front of the pub.
1970s
Discovery of ancient artefacts at Sean’s Bar, including wattle walls and coins.
2004
It’s official! Guinness Book of Records recognises Sean’s Bar as Ireland’s oldest pub.
2018
Sean’s Bar introduces its own whiskey, a smooth blend crafted around heritage and history.
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