Three local pubs shortlisted for Pub of the Year Award

Three local pubs have had the honour of being shortlisted for Pub of the Year at the Irish Pub Awards 2024.

Making the list are Dead Centre Brewing in Athlone, Peadar's Bar in Moate, and JJ Killeens in Shannonbridge.

Now in it's sixth year, the Irish Pub Awards give credible recognition to the best pubs in the country.

Dead Centre Brewing is a finalist in the Innovative Pub of the Year category, while Peadar's Bar is a finalist in the Best Outdoor Space Category.

JJ Killeens has been shortlisted for the Best Tourist Pub award category.

All seventy regional winners will be showcased as the best in class on their region.

They will each receive a prize package of management training to help further their business.

"The Irish Pub Awards have truly cemented their status as the most prestigious accolades within the Irish pub industry,” says VFI President John Clendennen.

“It’s fantastic to see such a strong representation of exceptional pubs from every corner of Ireland among this year’s regional winners. Securing a place on this list is a clear indicator that your pub is among the finest in the country. For those who didn’t make it, I encourage you to learn from the winners and aim to come back even stronger next year.'

"The anticipation is building as we look forward to the national awards ceremony in November, where we’ll celebrate the best of the best and reveal which pub will claim the coveted title of National Pub of the Year."