The small town of Killala has only a population of 750 people (was trying to research but every site said something else) but is home of 5 pubs. And even more surprising is that back in the days Killala had total number 9!
Tower Bar
Spacious pub with a lunch menu and music usually on Saturdays. It draws the young people in on the weekends.
Gilivary’s
I call it the no -name pub. There is no sign and from the outside you would not think it’s a pub. This is the definition of a local pub. If you are out of town you will most likely not end up here. Some people say you will get the best draft of Guinness in town or maybe even in whole County Mayo.
The Village Inn
This was my very first pub in Killala. So this one will always have a special place in my heart. There is always a fire going and can get really packed when an important game is on. The also serve food.
Golden Acres
Just recently renovated interior. Tons of pictures of the good old days to look at. Can get a little touristy. Their roast is delicious.
The Arch Bar
This is probably my favorite pub in Killala. Weekends are packed – all kinds of different people to talk to. Best craic I had was here.
One of the closed down pubs:
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Jenna wrote,
I would kill for some fish and chips from The Village Inn again…!
Link | February 12th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
ireland blog wrote,
Didn’t we eat at Golden Acres – can’t remember, it’s all melting to one memory now. 2 more days. XOXO
Link | February 12th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
john watters wrote,
I lived in Killala for over a year and I enjoyed my guinness in the village inn. Hello to Aidan and all the boys.
Link | February 22nd, 2008 at 11:42 pm
ireland blog wrote,
John,
have you been still around for the Arch Bar? Why did you stay just that short? We have stayed 1 1/2 years ourselves.
Link | February 23rd, 2008 at 9:03 am
abecedario wrote,
nice pubs!
Link | March 2nd, 2008 at 1:45 am
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Link | March 7th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Beverly wrote,
These are very interesting pubs. 5 pubs to 750 residents!? I was wondering if they make their own brew?
Link | March 11th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
Eilis wrote,
i love the village in for the dinner and the laugh. but arch bar may be my future employment so its looking favourable at the moment
Link | April 30th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
ireland blog wrote,
Ellis,
say hello to Shane from his former US/German neighbors. Good luck to you.
Link | April 30th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Phil wrote,
Was at the Tower Bar for a weekend, the best craic and superb food, great chef there, had the best fish and chips i’ve ever eaten. Will definitely be back
Link | May 8th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
daniela wrote,
haven’t been to Killala for a view years, but hope to come back this summer for another
great holiday and some beers in the Village Inn
xoxo daniela & lothar
Link | February 24th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Michelle wrote,
Does May still run the Golden Acres……?
Link | September 27th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Steve Blake wrote,
Michelle,
Everyone’s always welcome … past and new friends!
No she does not, The goldens gave up the pub some years ago and it’s now run by Alan and Louise. We sadly had a bad fire there some months ago so it will take a little while to get back to its former glory. Still lots of characters and good craic there though…oh, and some Guiness too!
Link | October 30th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
xavier wrote,
Do you remember the french who was in holidays at the house “the close” and in john’s house (xavier and maialen).
We have drink a lot of beer in this pub!!!
It was in 1994… With Helen gallagher, John, Hubert, Mary, jenna and all the youngers of killala.
If you remember of that, I have some photos
Bye
Link | November 10th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
Mayo Man wrote,
No May & Sean sold the pub around 3 years ago!
Link | December 22nd, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Just an update wrote,
Lynns Pub at the bottom of th hill has just opened again after it was renovated. Loads of craic and atmosphere just like it was befor it closed.
Link | January 15th, 2010 at 5:07 am
eamon wrote,
My mother was born here.We lived in Sligo. I went there a few times in the early fifties.Can remember the Round Tower, but not a clue about the pubs. Should love to see it again,but do not think it will happen.I remember my grandma smoking a white clay pipe.Wonder if anyone does that now.Slainte.
Link | March 20th, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Tommy wrote,
Just to let ye all know The Arch Bar now has a wonderfull RESTAURANT upstairs Great food loads of fish dishes I beleive owner has his own boat The bar is extended but hasn t lost that great athmosphere Last Thursday night had beautiful meal upstairs at seven thirty then a wonderful surprise traditional music session going strong when we came down GREAT NIGHT .
Link | May 18th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
Jerome Twomey wrote,
Add one more to the list David Lynn is back up and running again
Link | August 24th, 2010 at 11:01 am
emily sweeney wrote,
heya my mum and dad own the village in aidan and marie sweeney my brother dominick………………………i know a practicly own the pub but for lunch have whats on..lol……………..but if you were for a evening lunch i would recomend the fish and chips or the stake………..
anyways if you come to the village inn enjoy………………
and now the village inn own to apartments outside the pub …..if you want to stay call the village inn on 09632613
Link | September 6th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
xavier wrote,
xavier wrote,
Do you remember the frenches who was in holidays at the house “the close” and in john’s house (xavier and maialen).
We have drink a lot of beer in this pub!!!
It was in 1994… With Helen gallagher, John, Hubert, Mary, jenna and all the youngers of killala.
If you remember of that, I have some photos
Bye
Link | December 20th, 2010 at 11:07 pm