Conroy's Old Bar

The World's 1st Self Catering Pub  -  The Pub With No Beer

                                                                               Available to rent 365 days of the year.


Covid 19 Restrictions


Due to Covid 19 Government restrictions 

we are currently CLOSED UNTIL 1st Feb.


Bookings for 2021 are now being taken.



Please take a look at our News/Special Offers page to see our Covid 19 Updates.




As seen on RTE'S Nationwide,  TV3 Breakfast TV 
& Reviewed by the UK's Guardian Newspaper and also appearing in The Irish Times & the Irish Independent Newspapers, 
& Paddy Power's Podcast
to name a few....


Step off the beaten tourist path...

Step back in time...

If you're looking for a unique Irish holiday, where your accommodation is an experience in itself,
in a place where time has literally stood still, and where a slice of rural Irish social history unfolds before your very eyes, then how about booking a stay in Ireland's most famous and unique self catering accommodation?..


Conroy's Old Bar is,



Perfect for a honeymoon, mini-moon, baby-moon, anniversary or romantic getaway, 
where you can shut yourselves away and spend cosy nights by the roaring turf fire, or making the most of  the fabulous sunsets and star gazing at our amazing view of the night sky.
Perfect for family holidays,
where spending "quality time together" is important. 
Whether it's playing board games, hunting for fairies in the fairy garden, playing shops/landlord/landlady with the original till full of real money or perhaps even holding your own darts tournament, there's something for whole family.

Perfect for a couples relaxing get together,
where you can switch off, wind down and relax in this rural haven, just chilling out in front of the fire, or perhaps out in the garden having a BBQ. 
There's nothing better than having a proper catch up with good friends.

 Perfect for Sober Holidays, 
where you have the unique atmosphere of a traditional Irish pub, but none of the temptation of a licence bar.

When booking a stay at Conroy's Old Bar, 
you are booking to stay in a converted original Irish village bar, 
which no longer holds a liquor licence and is completely "dry" of alcohol, making it the perfect quirky holiday accommodation for families.

Conroy's Old Bar is The Pub With No Beer, 
and is now self contained, unique and quirky
self catering holiday/vacation accommodation, where time has literally stood still and where you have the whole place to yourselves.

As we live next door, we are on hand for help and advice should you need it. 
We have travelled around Ireland extensively ourselves, so we have lots of local and national hints and tips available, especially if you wish to go off the beaten path.

Sleeps STRICT MAX 4+cot.


Before booking, please read our Terms & Conditions.

* A self catering property is the equivalent of a vacation home, where you rent the property and you look after yourselves; 
cooking, cleaning, laundry etc.


Conroy's Old Bar is a traditional Irish rural village bar, that has been lovingly and discreetly converted whilst retaining all of it's charm and character.
Especially suited to those who have a love of the great outdoors; who would like to experience the true beauty and tranquillity of rural Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, whilst staying in an authentic Irish former village pub, where time has literally stood still.
Situated a short drive from Lough Derg & the River Shannon.

On entering Conroy's Old Bar you could be mistaken into thinking it's business as usual...

 

So much so, that we advise our guests to keep the chain on the door; otherwise you could find at the bar, unsuspecting passers by, who are looking for a pint of the black stuff !

The bar area with its Liscannor stone floor,

highly polished mahogany bar, bar pumps, optics and the original till, has discreetly hidden behind it the fully functioning kitchen, where you can rustle up your own "bar food".
One comment our guests make time and time again is how they love having "breakfast at the bar".




The bar area is also home to the dart board and the skittles game. A games night makes for a great evening's entertainment.
The cosy lounge with its real turf/log fire,
is the perfect place to relax after a long day of taking in what this beautiful Lough Derg & R.Shannon region of rural Ireland has to offer. There's also all the modern day conveniences (tv, stereo etc) although once again, they are discreetly hidden away.

 

              Imagine.....sitting down and relaxing....... I mean really relaxing... kicking off your shoes and toasting your toes in front of the crackling fire... perhaps a game of cards, poker or dominoes... or even browsing through the vast selection of guide and information books and planning your next days adventure...

 




And so to bed... 

just off the lounge you will find the old snug, the perfect place for a good nights sleep, a cosy double bedroom with en suite wc.


 

 





The old cellar/barrel store,  has retained its sloping floor; to aid the moving of the barrels and also it's original beer barrel delivery door.

Under the arch of the barrel store is now home to a super king sized bed.


Just off the back hall you will find the shower room, with a shower big enough for a whole hurling team ! 
The back door to the garden and covered smoking area is also off this hall. 

You will also find Conroy's Old Bar has full central heating, and a washing machine.

All linen, towels, electricity and fuel for the fire are provided *free of charge.  (*fair usage limit).


The large garden, has numerous seating and BBQ areas  with views over the Tipperary countryside.

(please provide own BBQ fuel)

There is also a selection of outdoor games; football, badminton etc, along with a couple of fishing rods, should you wish to try a spot of fishing on the near by Lough Derg or River Shannon.
To the side of Conroy's Old Bar you will find off road parking.






The garden is now also home to  
The World of Fairies, Fairy Garden, 
which is available for you to enjoy at your leisure.


Children can while away the hours discovering the real life homes of the Fairy Folk, or sail away in the Leprechauns Pirate Ship, perhaps design their very own Fairy doors on our huge chalkboards or practice their aim on the Nerf gun Tin Can Alley.  

Family Friendly.

Conroy's Old Bar is very family friendly.                                             

Cot's, bedding, high chairs etc, and a selection children's dvd's are all free to use and are available on request.

When booking a family stay, please notify us of the child's/children's ages, so we can make sure age appropriate equipment, bedding, toys dvd's etc are available.    

Disabled Access.

Being all on one level makes Conroy's Old Bar friendly to those who may be slightly infirm or have trouble with steps/stairs.     

The shower is large enough to place a chair into, if it makes life easier, which we are more than happy to do. Unfortunately it has to be said that Conroy's Old Bar is not very wheelchair friendly, due to a couple of narrow doorways. 

Anyone wishing to book Conroy's Old Bar, who has specific requirements, please feel free to ask and we will do our utmost to accommodate.     


Arrival & Departure.
Conroy's Old Bar will be ready for you on your day of arrival from 4pm.
Please give us a "rough idea" of your expected arrival time, no later than the day before, so that we can arrange our working day to be available to welcome you, and make sure the fire is lit. 

We will then give you a few pointers on the more quirky elements of Conroy's, that will hopefully make your stay a more memorable one for all of the right reasons, before leaving you to enjoy your stay.

On day of departure we ask all guests to depart by 10am.

Website Updated
17th Jan.

AROUND & ABOUT


Being situated in the center of Ireland means Conroy's Old Bar is no more than 2hrs from any major city and approx 1hr to the west coast.



Ireland's Hidden Heartlands



Lough Derg



River Shannon



Bordering Counties Galway, Offaly & Clare.


 

World of Fairies

Workshop




Walking

(The Beara Breifne Walk -Ormonde Way, pass through Aglish village)




Fishing




Water-sports




Boat Hire




Golf




Horse Riding




Cycling Routes




Forest Parks




Children's Play Parks




Cycle Hire




Swimming




Genealogy




Castles




Golf




Lorrha Monastic Site




Workhouse & Museums




Cloughjordan

Ireland's 1st Eco Village

 



Moneygall 

Obama's Ancestral Home



Go Carting




Birr Theatre




Various 

Festivals



Being situated in the center of Ireland means Conroy's Old Bar is no more than a 2hr drive from any of the major cities and only 1hr approx from the west coast.



                      FREE To Use            




Linen & towels provided



Fuel & Elec
Fair Usage Limit


WIFI



Children's equipment
Cot's, bedding, high chairs etc.



A selection children's toys



Fishing rods



Life jackets & Marine Maps of Lough Derg & River Shannon



A vast selection of Tourist Information



Ordinance Survey Maps



 A selection of books & games



Shampoo & Shower Gel



Hair dryer 


Electric blankets on beds


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Children's Workshops with Tinkerin Myndz

How about booking the children into one of Tinkerin Myndz workshops and have a little time to yourselves ?.... 

Or you can even  join in with the creative play yourselves if you'd like some quality creative family time.

Guests of Conroy's Old Bar have Priority Booking for any workshops being held at the time of your stay. Workshops are available for children 3yrs and up.

Tinkerin Myndz HQ is situated just at the end of the property.

For more info on Tinkerin Myndz 

Click Here

Animal Petting

Guests; adults and children alike, are more than welcome to pet our very friendly animals. Just let us know and we will make them available to you.
With 3 friendly rescue hens, 2 adorable rabbits, a shy but lovable guinea pig and our doting Labradoodle Lily, there's plenty of furry and feathery friends to give hugs to.

Please Note: NONE of the pets are allowed into  Conroy's Old Bar  due to a family member having severe allergies.

Holiday With The Fairies

We're  delighted to announce that we are  once again be offering an 

ALL NEW 

"Holiday With The Fairies".

The Cottage Garden Craftworks & World of Fairies Workshop situated next door to Conroy's Old Bar,  has had a revamp and it's doors  are now open once again for Fairy Folk Helper Workshops, crafts, gifts and some surprising additions too.


Why not check out our Facebook Page?..

The Irish Times
50 Amazing Places to Stay Around Ireland.

We're delighted that our little Pub With No Beer has been chosen by The Irish Times to  feature in their latest publication of  "50 Amazing Places To Stay Around Ireland". 

If you'd like to take a look, check out this link. 

You'll find Conroy's Old Bar featured in the "For Romance" section (37).