The Top 10 oldest pubs in Ireland

On the site of a wattle alehouse, it is thought that Sean’s Bar dates back to 900. This is officially the oldest pub in Ireland and in fact the world, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Although most of the evidence found during excavations is now housed at the National Museum of Ireland, some of the self-minted coins from the original establishment can be seen in cases on the walls of the pub.

I’ve been to Sean’s Bar in Athlone — great craic! Craic, you say? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craic. Only 9 more to go…