Articles tagged ‘Pint’

It’s still called a “pint”

By Seán | September 15th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

In a move that will prevent a lot of tongue-tied stuttering at Irish pubs around the country, the European Commission decided on September 11 to allow traders in Ireland and the UK to continue using pint measures for milk, draught beer and cider as well as miles on road signs.
For those who are scratching their [...]

 

Space Shuttle over Ireland

By Seán | August 8th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

Did you hear the Space Shuttle is visible tonight over Ireland?

Unh-hunh - we all know what happens when you “go for one” in Ireland. I wonder how many points you get on your license for a P.S.S.U.I (Piloting a Space Shuttle while Under the Influence) offense?
See ye in the beer garden at Sean’s tonight! [...]

 

McNeill’s Pub, Athlone

By Seán | October 15th, 2006 | 3 Comments »

This is another one of the those old, authentic bars that seem to be on the verge of dying out here in Ireland. This pub has been owned and run by the same family for at least the last 100 years. McNeill’s used to be the first pub that farmers and traders would come across [...]