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08 Nov 2025

Much-loved Longford pub set to reopen

Declan Fox is taking over The Pier Inn formerly known as Rakish Paddy

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The Pier Inn formerly known as Rakish Paddy is set to reopen

The Pier Inn formerly known to us of the older generation as Rakish Paddy, Lisnacusha and a pun that the fabled Christy Moore still rates as one of the finest venues he played has just seen Declan Fox once again taking over the running of this legendary pub.

Declan took the keys on Thursday last and the pub will be open weekly, Thursday through to Sunday with the winter opening times from 6pm until closing time. Declan has informed us that he will be open on Bank Holidays and all through Christmas.

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He will take bookings for parties and occasions and he can accommodate earlier openings if requested. Declan can be contacted by phone at 0858622488 or email declanfox66@gmail.com

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