Miltown Malbay is renowned around the world for its rich traditional music heritage, and at the heart of that story is one of its best-known establishments, Friel’s Pub, also known as Lynch’s.
Dating back to 1895, it has welcomed generations of musicians, music lovers and locals, including legendary figures such as Willie Clancy.
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Now, its’ fascinating history has been captured in a new book, In Miltown, There’s A Pub: A History Of Friel’s.
Written by historian Gearóid Ó Faoleán, the book explores the pub’s rich history and its place in the cultural life of Miltown Malbay. Alan Morrissey caught up with the author ahead of its official launch at Friel’s on Saturday, 15 November.
You can listen to the full interview below:
