History
of O'Donoghues
The Original
History of the site of O'Donoghue's dates back to 1789 , a
history that is well archived in the bar and also in most good
Dublin guides.In 1934 The Pub
was acquired by The O'Donoghue family who were responsible for
turning this pub into the world famous Institution that it is
today.
In 1988 it was
bought by well known Publican Oliver Barden, who has continued
on the traditions and values that have made O'Donoghue's such
a well known establishment.
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The musical
history of O'Donoghue's really
began to take shape in the
mid-sixties with
Artists such as The Furey Brothers,The
Dubliner's,and BBC personality Val
Doonican who were counted
amongst its
players.
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Over the years
many celebrities have frequented the bar from George Best to
Phil Lynott ( Thin Lizzy ) even to The German Chancellor,The
reputation for good pint of Guinness and a fine drop of Irish
Whiskey only adds to the flavour of O'Donoghue's.
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