Iconic Tipperary pub named as one of Ireland's top ten pubs in newly released rankings

The Sunday Times has just released the first edition of its '50 Best Irish Pubs' list and I'm sure to no one local's surprise, Jim O' the Mills in Ballyboy, Upperchurch has made the number 3 spot!

Orla Ryan in The Times writes: "Tucked away on the outskirts of Upperchurch village near Thurles, Co Tipperary, this beguiling 19th-century roadside pub — once an old mill — opens its doors just one night a week: Thursdays, when it comes alive with craic and ceol. A favourite of the Hothouse Flowers frontman Liam Ó Maonlaí, the quaint pub is packed to the rafters with local characters and talented musicians. It’s a cherished spot for expats craving a taste of old Ireland, and the proprietor, Jim, is never far from a good song or a yarn. Don’t bother bringing a card — there’s no machine, and the nearest ATM is anyone’s guess. Cash is king, and its isolation is part of the charm."

A fantastic achievement for a true Tipperary institution and one that's surely going to have Upperchurch buzzing with a few more visitors on Thursday nights! 

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Alongside Jim O' the Mills, the rest of the top 10 is as follows:

10 - The Olde Glen Bar, Donegal

9 - Madden's Bar, Belfast 

8 - The Hi-B Bar, Cork

7 - The Cobblestone, Smithfield, Dublin

6 - McDonnells, Mayo

5 - Levis Corner House, West cork

4 - Kehoes, Dublin

3 -  Jim O' the Mills, Upperchurch

2 - Dick Mack's, Dingle

1 - The Gravediggers, Dublin

One more Tipperary pub made the top 50 which was The Thatch in Cloneen. You can check out the full article for yourself here and plan a great road trip of all the best pubs on the island. 

Are there any pubs in Tipp you think should make the rankings? Let us know in the comments!