There was a great atmosphere in the Hill Top Bar (formerly Dolan’s), Cleenrath, Aughnacliffe on Sunday, December 22 as the renowned pub was officially reopened under new ownership. The premises was recently purchased by local couple Norman and Michelle Hall and the honour of cutting the ribbon to mark the reopening of the Hill Top Bar after four years was Granard Municipal District Cathaoirleach Garry Murtagh. We hope you enjoy this gallery of photos captured by Mary McKeon.

placeholder image — There was a great atmosphere in the Hill Top Bar (formerly Dolan’s), Cleenrath, Aughnacliffe on Sunday, December 22 as the renowned pub was officially reopened under new ownership. The premises was recently purchased by local couple Norman and Michelle Hall and the honour of cutting the ribbon to mark the reopening of the Hill Top Bar after four years was Granard Municipal District Cathaoirleach Garry Murtagh. We hope you enjoy this gallery of photos captured by Mary McKeon.

PICTURES | Electric atmosphere as renowned Longford pub reopens under new ownership

By Longford Leader Reporter

Published 31st Dec 2024, 20:33 GMT

Cllr Garry Murtagh cut the ribbon to mark the opening of The Hill Top Bar (formerly Dolan’s), Cleenrath, Aughnacliffe

Caption: The late Michael Dolan and the late Helen Curran who were poignantly remembered at the reopening of the Hill Top Bar (formerly Dolan’s), Cleenrath, Aughnacliffe on Sunday, December 22 Picture: Mary McKeon

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Caption: The late Michael Dolan and the late Helen Curran who were poignantly remembered at the reopening of the Hill Top Bar (formerly Dolan’s), Cleenrath, Aughnacliffe on Sunday, December 22 Picture: Mary McKeon

Caption: The late Michael Dolan and the late Helen Curran who were poignantly remembered at the reopening of the Hill Top Bar (formerly Dolan’s), Cleenrath, Aughnacliffe on Sunday, December 22 Picture: Mary McKeon

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Caption: The late Michael Dolan and the late Helen Curran who were poignantly remembered at the reopening of the Hill Top Bar (formerly Dolan’s), Cleenrath, Aughnacliffe on Sunday, December 22 Picture: Mary McKeon

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