#17. Markree Castle, Collooney Castle, Co. Sligo. €4.00 I have to admit it is pretty cool to head over to the local castle for a pint. It was a fine pint, which was to be expected since it was pulled by a local Geevagh lass, and we know they know their pints in Geevagh. Maybe [...]

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#16. S. Mc Dermott & Son, Riverstown, Co. Sligo. €3.60 The first pub we stopped by was closed, so we took the back roads into Riverstown. The staff and patrons were very friendly and the pint was tasty. In the scheme of things, this pint falls in the big mass in the middle. Not a [...]

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#15. Hennigan’s, Wine Street, Sligo. €3.60 It would appear that Hennigan’s has long lost any of the charm it may have had when it was founded in 1787. The crowd was rowdy on a Sunday afternoon and a few sang along to “Eye of the Tiger” and shadowboxed at their friends. The pint was OK, [...]

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#14. McKelvey’s Bar, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal. €3.20 The best thing about this pint was the price. At €3.20, this was the cheapest Guinness by 30 cent so far. (And yes, it is pronounced ‘cent’, without the ‘s’.) If you’re looking to get pissed without draining the wallet, this could be the place.

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#13. The Strand Bar, Strandhill, Co. Sligo. €3.75 Their site claims the best pint in Sligo, and though very fine, not the best on my tour so far. Clearly one of the best views to have a pint, looking out at the sun setting over the ocean. This is a great pub, with great atmosphere, [...]

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