Jul 4, 2022
I visited the legendary Mrs. O at this pub in 2008, and again in 2012, shortly before she passed away. On the latter occasion, I was blessed to unite with Terry Wogan for a quick televised chat about the Boyne. Mrs O’s pub was a cinnamon-hued step back in time...
Jul 4, 2022
See here for more tales from County Limerick ***** There is a story about one of the Knights of Glin that during an assault on his castle by an English fleet, his son was captured. A message was sent to the Knight stating that if he did not surrender,...
Jul 4, 2022
The pub has been frequented by some of the most powerful minds of the 21st century, who swing by after (and occasionally before) their performances at the nearby Festival of Writing and Ideas at Borris House, which began in 2012. Become a member of Turtle’s History...
Jul 4, 2022
Gartlan’s is a traditional grocery bar, nicknamed the Hypermarket by its regulars. It has hardly changed since Paul’s grandfather George Gartlan first opened it in 1911. ‘Well, we’ve dusted it once or twice’, admits Paul. Become a member of Turtle’s History Library to...
Jul 4, 2022
Paddy Guerin is one of Ireland’s oldest publicans. His pub offers perhaps a dozen different seating arrangements, flowery sofas, quirky bar stools, upturned half-casks, railway benches, church pews, rough wooden tables, everything different. ‘I’m like a...
