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13 essential features every self-respecting Irish pub should have

All of these should be mandatory.

1. A random assortment of GAA memorabilia should adorn the walls

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This includes, but is not limited to, framed photos, match programmes, signed jerseys and hurleys laid out across each other.

More often that not, the jerseys won’t even be from your county, but sure look.

2. And bacon fries should be fully visible behind the bar

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3. A selection of community raffle notices ought to be strategically placed around the place

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Local raffles, charity fundraisers, information re: League of Ireland tickets and fixtures — a pub just isn’t the same without ‘em.

4. There absolutely needs to be a snug for you and your mates to take over

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Or, you know, for you and one other person to take over when you’re feeling extra cheeky.

#Cheeky

5. A dart board for when you’re three pints in and fancy a challenge

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180!

Oh no, wait. I meant 29.

6. Photos of beloved old regulars who have passed away should get pride of place

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That could one day be you, you know.

<3

7. Nods to Guinness are, of course, obligatory

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Guinness posters, Guiness ads, Guinness stickers, miniature Guinness glasses — all the Guinness paraphernalia that’s fit to stuff in there, tbh.

8. As is a pool table for when you’re feeling lucky

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9. And a roaring fire for when it’s nippy outside

10. A coat rack underneath the bar counter

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You don’t always come by these, but by God when you do…

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11. A very disjointed art collection

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A portrait of a random man here, an ancient map of Dublin there…

12. A very small selection of crisps

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YOU’LL TAKE WHAT YOU GET.

13. And don’t forget the mandatory Power’s Whiskey mirror!

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It wouldn’t be complete without it.

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Amy O'Connor

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