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The harp is the official symbol of Ireland, but it would not be true to say that most Irish pubs have it in their name.
Guinness is the most popular beer in Ireland, and the beer Ireland is most famous for. However there are many other Irish beers that you will find in pubs in Ireland.
Ireland has a huge amount of pubs. Even the smallest towns and villages will have pubs. So there are thousands of pubs in Ireland, and many of those are very good pubs. Depending on what part of Ireland you are in, there will be many good pubs in the area. If you are visiting Ireland, someone will tell you what are the best pubs where you are.
James Healy has written: 'Jokes from the Pubs of Ireland' 'Ballads from the Pubs of Ireland (Personality Songbooks)' 'The just wage, 1750-1890'
a place where people go to drink alcohol
According to the Irish Independant Newspaper the Republic of Ireland (exluding Northern Ireland) currently has around 7,500 pubs. The Republic of Ireland has a population of about 4.7 million people, so that's about 626 people per pub.
Euros aren't legal currency in Northern Ireland but some of the alrgers pubs especially those around the border may accept them.
Murphy is a very popular surname in Ireland so there would be many pubs called "Murphy's" or with similar names, like the well known "Scruffy Murphy's" in Powers Court, just off Lower Mount Street in Dublin.
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When visiting Ireland most first time visitors will be happy visiting the many countryside pubs. These are a great way to get the local flavor of the area.
The pubs in Ireland only close on two days in the year. They are Good Friday and Christmas Day.
18 in most pubs etc, but some clubs have a 21 or even 23 age limit. it will be clearly displayed if it is not 18