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Irish Mirror
Lifestyle
Conor Brummell

Irish pub loved by Bono and Westlife hits the market for €250k

A pub which has been frequented by celebrities from far and wide has just hit the market- and is selling for a cool €250,000.

Gibbons Bar, located in Neale Village in the South of Mayo has a rich history dating back almost 200 years- including serving pints to the likes of U2's Bono and The Edge, members of Westlife and Princess Anne's former husband.

Along with some of the most famous bands to emerge from Ireland, former American Ambassador Richard Egan and the cast of Coronation Street have had a drink in the iconic pub.

The bar, which is a traditional Irish cottage, is currently being re-thatched traditional and comprises of an adjoining two-storey building with living quarters on the first floor.

Gibbons Pub in Neale, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo has been frequented by the likes of Bono, Westlife and the cast of Coronation Street over the years (Daft.ie)

According to The Western People, the pub comes with a bar that has a seven-day license as well as a lounge area, a restaurant that can seat 40 people, toilets, storage rooms and a smoking area.

The living quarters upstairs has two ensuite bedrooms with a kitchen, living room and bathroom.

There is also 50 car-parking spaces available to the rear of the property, and it is close to all local amenities and attractions- including Ashford Castle and Ballinrobe racecourse.

Heskin Auctioneers Ltd have stated that the premises is in walk-in condition and is ready to trade immediately as it is being sold fully furnished and equipped.

Gibbon's Bar is approximately 25 miles from both Galway City and Castlebar, meaning if you were looking for a project post-lockdown, this pub with such a vibrant story might just be the one for you.

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