LATEST: Moloney's Bar and Music Venue officially opens its doors in Newbridge, County Kildare
The revamped bar was previously a well-known pub in the town called ‘The Granary’
The former grounds of The Granary (also known as The Granary Store) pub and restaurant in Newbridge has been reborn: as Moloney's Bar and Music Venue.
Now owned by former Defence Forces member Mick Moloney and serving Defence Forces member Seán Baldwin, the refurbished venue on Charlotte Street just opened its doors (the windows of which are notably decorated with the crest of both Tipperary and Kildare, in honour of the heritage of both owners, respectively) earlier today.
The opening of the new bar marks the end of a near-decade long hiatus for the building.
Speaking to the Leinster Leader at the launch, Mick said that he always admired the site, and it was a 'no-brainer' to set up the bar.
Seán, who has also enjoyed success as a Paralympic shooter, said that they have already received the ultimate compliment — someone said to him: "I would love to bring my Mam in here!"
"It just has that cosy, different vibe; this is just something a little different," Séan said.
BACKGROUND
The building was initially constructed as a bank in the 1800s.
It was later converted into the 'Stirrups' bar, and ex-Kildare manager Mick O'Dwyer was a former director.
Back in 2020, the building went up for sale with a guide price of €350,000 and it was purchased in January of this year by Mick and Seán.
It is one of a few protected buildings in Newbridge.