Moroney's Bar

On Sunday next the Lifford ladies soccer team will travel to Castlebar to take on Mayo in the semi final of the Senior Cup. Our very own Irene Hehir will be part of the squad and all at Moroney's wish the girls the very best of luck.If they can play as well as they can party they'll have no trouble marching on to the final.The game kicks off at 1pm in Milebush Park,Castlebar.

Take a look at the picture gallery to see the girls celebrate their quarter final victory over Cork.

On Tuesday 1st November Alan Malone and his team mates visited Moroney's with the Jack Daly Cup.Having beaten Lissycasey in the County Senior Football Final on the previous Sunday it was great to see the cup back in the pub.It was indeed fitting as Gerry himself won four county senior football meadles with the Faughs and captained the victorious Faughs team in the 1952 final. Also as Jack Daly himself was a regular in the pub it was like a coming home party.

Brian John filled the cup with brandy and as is traditional this was passed around the bar.It was great for the locals to get a glimps of the cup and congratulate their fellow townies.There are pictures in the picture gallery of the night Jack came home.

Many thanks to Alan and all the lads for calling,it was much appreciated by all at Moroney's.

It's that time of the year again when the Ennis Trad Festival kicks off with Festival Director John Rynne promising a feast of music with over 500 musicians employed to play in 25 pubs in the town.As usual there will be afternoon,evening and late night concerts,workshops,ceilis,CD launches not forgetting the ever popular Trad Disco.

Here in Moroneys we have an impressive line up of top class musician playing over the festival and one is assured of some great and lively sessions.The line up for the Trad Festival is as follows:

Wed. 8th Nov.@ 9.30pm
Marcus Moloney,Kieran Kissane,Mossie Griffin & Michael Dermody

Thurs.9th Nov.@9.30pm
Kieran Breen,Dermot Lernihan & Denis Liddy

Fri.10th Nov.@ 9.30pm
Kevin Ryan,Mossie Griffin & Kieran Hehir

Sat.11th Nov.@ 9.30pm
Martin Dermody,Ann Marie McCormack & Sheila Garry

Sun.12th Nov.@ 7pm
Marcus Moloney,Mags Hehir & Martin Dermody

Brian John and all his staff would like to take this opportunity to wish the festival every success and promise you a great night of… Read more

On Sunday 29th Oct Eire Og will taken on Lissycasey in the County Senior Football Final at Cusack Park in what promises to be a great final. Brian John ,staff and patrons of Moroney's would like to wish The Townies well and hopefully bring back Jack (Daly Cup).

On Tuesday night 1st Nov there will be a Halloween Party in Moroney's where staff will be in costume and patrons are invited to do likewise. This was a super night last year when staff from Roche in Clarecastle had their staff party in Moroney's and the range of costumes on display was hilarious. If you're around drop in and BJ is sure to give you a great pint if you're not too frightened to drink!

A special tribute night to the Ennis Boy Scouts and in particular to one of its founding members the late Christy Murphy was held in Moroney's on Monday night.Two framed pictures were unveiled by Christy's youngest daughter Kaki depicting her Dad's contribution to the Scouts and that of others.The first Ennis Troop was founded in Ennis in 1932 and the Scouts has been an integral part of the town and it's youth since then.Noel Halpin could recall events and outings going back over 50 years as if they were only yesterday.The one constant in all the stories was Christy as he lived for the Scouts and brought so much joy to the towns youth.

It must be remember that Ennis in those early years during and after the war and into the 50's and 60's was a lot different to the Ennis of today.People take it for granted now that… Read more

On Sunday 27th August the Ennis Branch of the Leeds United Supporters Club held their AGM in Moroney's.A good turnout of members were present following the live showing of the Sheffield Wednesday vs Leeds Championship game.Better still Leeds won the game courtesy of a David Healy penalty and all present stayed on for the All Ireland Football Semi Final between Dublin and Mayo.
This turned out to be one of the best football games in recent times with Mayo winning by a point.At 6 o clock a Trad Session (see pics in gallery) began and this was a fitting end to a great days sport.

Following many enquiries as to where the staff got their lovely tops,Moroney's now have polo tops and tee shirts for sale.Both tops have the crest of the pub on the front while on the back of the polo shirts only in gold writing is the pub website address.
The emblem on the shirts was taken from an old message bag (see picture gallery under Bar)that was used in the grocery where tea,sugar,biscuits etc were on sale.It's existence dates back to when the grocery / pub first opened it's doors in 1840.
Photos of the polo tops can be seen in the picture gallery under the headings A Team and Bob Kearney ex Market Street now domicile in the USA since the 50's.It was his son Brian who ordered the top as a surprise for his Dad and needless to say Bob was delighted to feel so close to his home town.
Prices are… Read more

After leaving Ennis over 25 years ago to study art and follow his dream Harry Guinane from Carmody St (lived opposite ESB) has returned to his roots. His late Dad, Sean, was a staunch and founding member of the Faughs football team and Eire Og, while also having the post of County Board Secretary.

Harry is now an accomplished artist, illustrator and designer specialising in potraits, illustrations, caricatures and company logos. With this in mind Harry was commissioned to do a potrait of Gerry Moroney, his late wife Mary and to include a greyhound in the potrait to signify their love of the long tails. The potrait can be seen in the picture gallery under the heading Harry Guinane artist supreme. Take a look and see what you think.

The photo gallery has been re-vamped with a new look, and also behind-the-scenes, adding new photos will be quicker, so you can look forward to more pictures soon!

If you can't get to Croke Park on Sunday next (13th August) for the All Ireland Hurling semi final between Clare and Kilkenny why not watch it in Moroney's and enjoy the electric atmosphere.Throw in is at 4.00pm.The match will be shown again on Monday evening when all the post mortems will take place.

We realise that the site has been down for the past few weeks and we have been working to get it fixed. We are pleased to say that the site is now back to normal and updates are on the way!

On Saturday 20th May, Munster take on Biarritz at 3pm in Cardiff in the Heineken Cup Final, and are hoping for victory after two previous final defeats. Many of our loyal locals are heading over, including Cyril Corry, Liam, Alan & John Murphy, Mike Mac, Senie Ryan, Donie Neylon, Enda Howard etc. We wish them well and hope the bring home the spoils.

Here in Moroney's, the Munster flag is flying high on the front of the pub. If you are not going to Cardiff, why not join us in shouting Declan Kidney's men on to what one hopes will be a famous win...

On Friday 5th May and Monday 8th, the Ennis Branch of the Leeds United Supporters Club gathered in Moroney's for the play-off semi-finals in the Championship vs. Preston. Although the pub caters for all sports from soccer, rugby, GAA etc., it was a Leeds pub on these two nights. Over 60 fans met to shout on the Whites, and after a 1-1 draw on Friday night, the action switched to Monday night where tension was at a high until Leeds scored in the 56th minute. They added a second five minutes later and held out for a famous victory despite having two men sent off.

The boss Brian John McCarthy, himself a self-confessed Spurs, fanatic played "Marching on Together" for the fans before, during, and after the game. The supporters were also fed at half-time. As the one and only Mike Mac commented "We've the best pub, best grub, best craic,… Read more

On Wednesday 1st March Mike Scott & The Waterboys played the first of their two sell-out concerts in Glor and afterwards adjourned to Moroneys to listen to the weekly Wednesday night trad session. There were not to be disappointed as Marcus Moloney, Martin Dermody, Alan Kelly & Mossie Griffin had them stamping their feet and clapping their hands to the music. It did not take much persuasion from Mike and the lads to join in and what a session it turned out to be for those lucky enough to be present.

Along with Mike there was Steve Wickham (Fiddler extraordinaire), Carlos Hercules, Steve Walters & Richard Naiff (Keyboard dynamo) of The Waterboys and crewmembers Steve and Bomber. Also there were members of their support band on the night Guggenheim Grotto and John Butler who couldn't resist the call from his good friend Colm McNevin when he heard the session was on.

It… Read more

In the annual Ennis Tidy Towns Awards ceremony held in the County Library on Friday evening 11th November, Moroney's Bar were successful in gaining an award for the shop front and their floral display. This was a tribute to all those who helped restore Moroney's to its former glory from Gerry Dunne (Engineer), Pat McComiskey (Builder), John Brassil & Tony Roche (Painters) and all those other great workmen too numerous to mention. Míle Buíochas.

Obviously the project would have failed without the contribution of Brian John, Tracy and staff who run the bar to the highest of standards and hopefully will continue the great tradition associated with the pub. The award was presented by Dermot Whelan (Sponsor) along with Bishop Willie Walsh.

This is a great honour for the pub and hopefully will give all the encouragement to keep up the highest standards that befits our great town.

This event which is now in its 12th year, attracting thousands to Ennis from far and wide who come to enjoy the music, craic and drink is on to another winner this weekend. Traditional music is growing in popularity with each passing year and for the first time since its inception Moroney's is delighted to be associated with the festival. Since Moroney's reopened (after extensive renovations) last June, Wednesday & Thursday nights are dedicated as trad nights and theses have proved very popular with the local public. Brian John has used all his connections in the music business and assembles some great local artists for these nights.

On the regular Thursday night gig for the opening of the festival Martin Breen and friends played and had the crowd baying for more. Martin is from Summerhill so is as local as they come. The set for Friday night had some great performers… Read more

We have added some new pictures to the Picture Gallery. Check them out here.

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