For many years Irish pubs have been the heartbeat of our local communities.
It’s the place we gathered to catch up with friends, share stories, celebrate great occasions and remember those who have passed on.
Pubs were a place of laughter and song but also an institution when it came to bringing people together be it for a table quiz, fundraiser or community lotto.
While the trade has suffered its hardships in more recent times, great pubs are still something to be celebrated.
With that in mind, MyHome has put together a list of five of the top public houses currently on the market across the country. Check them out below…
Gartlan’s, The Thatch, Lower Main Street, Kingscourt, Co Cavan
- Agent: Sherry FitzGerald Declan Woods
- Asking price: €550,000
An integral part of the streetscape of Kingscourt for over two centuries, Gartlan’s Pub is a distinctive thatched pub which featured in Turtle Bunbury's bestselling book “The Irish Pub” and worldwide from Aer Lingus catalogues to postcards. Rich in history, it has had a good recent past also, winning the voted title of Pub of the Year (Ulster) in 2017, 2018 and 2019 from The Irish Restaurant Awards.
The Abbey Tavern, Quin, Co Clare
- Agent: Rooney Auctioneers
- Asking price: POA
An historic gem in the heart of Quin, The Abbey Tavern is just a stone’s throw away from the iconic Quin Abbey and offers B&B accommodation just 15 minutes from Ennis and 30 minutes from Shannon Airport, with Dromoland Castle nearby. Also renowned for its food, this is an excellent opportunity to acquire a thriving business which has been extended and refurbished over the years.
Sean Tierney’s Bar & Restaurant, 13 O’Connell Street, Clonmel, Co Tipperary
- Agent: Sherry FitzGerald John Rohan
- Asking price: €450,000
The award-winning Tierney’s is located in the heart of Clonmel town centre and has won numerous pub and eatery awards down through the years A striking feature of the welcoming interior of this multi-award winning pub is the split-level bar, which is impeccably decorated in both modern and traditional styles.
Sexton’s Bar, Main Street, Kinvara, Co Galway

- Agent: DNG Brian MacMahon
- Asking price: €595,000
Sexton’s is a long established, family-owned licensed premises which is located on a prominent corner of the busy and popular seaside village of Kinvara. The pub commands a superb street presence overlooking Kinvara bay with front and side access. Sextons has its own distinct personality with a stellar reputation within the community, renowned for the frequent impromptu trad music sessions, great conversation and songs and is also the known as the local sports bar making it popular with tourists and locals.
PJ Byrne’s Pub, Main Street, Castlebellingham, Co Louth
- Agent: Sherry FitzGerald Carroll
- Asking price: €375,000
PJ Byrnes occupies a prominent location with frontage onto Main Street in Castlebellingham, Co Louth, approximately 13km south of Dundalk town centre and 24km north of Drogheda town centre, just off the M1 motorway. With overhead accommodation and a close proximity to Bellingham Castle wedding venue, this is a pub that oozes character and charm with a large beer garden to the rear.
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