Irish Pubs

The pubs in Ireland are nothing like the ones we find in North America. For one thing, there is no table service. If you want a drink, you have to go up to the bar to get it. And that’s a good thing! You can’t sit at your table and ignore, or be ignored by, the people around you. This is your chance to talk to the locals and really get to know what life in Ireland is like.

An Irish pub is a gathering place not just a watering hole! The people are amazingly friendly. They’ll share their stories and history with you but be warned, they want to know all about you as well. Here in North America, we’d probably call them nosy but in Ireland, it is common practice. They just want to get to know you and build a relationship with you. It is truly heart warming!

Want to know where the “must see” sights are in the area? Stop by a local pub. The staff and patrons will happily share their knowledge. Want to hear some toe-tapping, foot-stomping Irish music? You’ll find it at one of the pubs every night of the week. Want to dance, and laugh, and have a good time? Yup – the local pub!

The Irish have a word for it – CRAIC, pronounced crack. Liberally translated it means fun but it comprises so much more than that. Here is the literal Irish meaning –

C = CEOL (Singing)
R = RINCE (Dancing)
A = AGUS (And)
I = IMIRT (Playing Instruments)
C = CAINT (Talking)

And you’ll find it all in an Irish Pub!