Thomas Connolly's Bar was first licenced in 1861. There is an account of Connolly's in the book The Irish Pub, by James Fennell and Turtle Bunbury. Connolly's storied past includes at least one visit from Charles Stewart Parnell during the pub's early days, plus Thomas Connolly himself becoming Mayor of Sligo in 1890 (the same year he acquired the premises).
The pub was established during a time of plentiful maritime trade; deliveries of rope, linen and tea came into Sligo on ships from all over Europe. There was once a grocer’s shop at one end of the pub, now gone, popular for making sugar, selling tea and bottling whiskey.
These days, Connolly’s is best known for its warm welcome, its famous pint of stout, and its relaxing tongue and groove snugs. In the pub there’s an ever growing craft beer, whiskey and gin collection. Staff can also make a freshly ground or speciality coffee for you.
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