Spent a few days in Virginia, or Achadh an Iúir, here in Co. Cavan, and sampled 2 or 3 of the pubs…read moreon the main street here, but it's the Whistle Stop I remember the best. It's a fairly basic interior, a good point of Guinness, the group of us that were here working at the nearby Ramor Theatre, included my friends father & his new woman! It was quieter in here than the pub that doubled as the undertakers opposite, and we sat down by the window with a feast of different flavours of 'tayto's' to go with the drinks. A local chap came and sat next to us apparently surprised that we'd chosen this pub. It was good natured & he'd clearly had a few, but it seemed he was thinking to have some fun at our expense. However he'd reckoned without the calibre of my friends dad, a powerful force of a man called Christy from neighbouring Co. Leitrim. Christy squared up to this Cavan man not with any undignified aggression, but with some very funny jokes at Cavan's expense, to which this Cavan fella gave us a very funny tale taking a gentle swipe a Leitrim. Before we knew it they were exchanging songs, it was nothing less than a Cavan versus Leitrim singing match going on in here! There were tears momentarily in Christy's eyes as he recited a poem about his lovely Leitrim home, and his opponent was equally eloquent & emotional in a similar recitation. Each of them with the determination of a prize fighter, put everything into this impromptu tournament, and a huge mutual respect shone out. I think Leitram won that match, particularly as the reserves were called in the form of his daughter singing a knock-down gorgeous version of 'How Are Things In Glocca Morra? Even some bored lads had abandoned the pool table as they were so taken with her!

Brilliant, friendly pub, the best in Virginia. We had 2 great nights here over Christmas with…read moreexcellent live entertainment. Pat always makes us feel welcome as do all the staff and you can rely on him to get you a safe taxi home. Alistair loves his pint of Guinness too!!

I had a number of questions about descriptions & preparations of food, & the server, Kirsten, was…read morepatient, knowledgeable, & kind. We both opted for the curry chicken for dinner - it was tender, flavorful, with just enough heat. And we both cleaned our plates. For dessert, I had the apple crumble with a side of custard, & my husband had the cheesecake with vanilla ice cream (while he loved the cheesecake, he was raving about the ice cream). We never felt rushed & were always attended to. The owner, David, checked on us a couple of times. It was the final night of the World Championship of Snooker, & he explained the rules & some of the history of the game. We left with happy, full bellies, & had such a wonderful evening. I wish we were visiting longer, just to be able to go to Regan's again.

This family owned establishment has great atmosphere, wonderful staff and great food. I would…read morehighly recommend this stop during your stay in Roscommon.

Wonderfully welcoming family owned pub/restaurant. The food was typical Irish food. We ordered the…read moreshepards pie and the salmon with veggies. The owners were so kind and the food was good. Not fancy not fine dinning but was exactly what we were looking for as we passed through town!

The best carvery I've ever eaten. Just like you would make at home and not full of butter or cream…read more The staff/owners are very helpful and friendly and they have won awards for best carvery. Have not had an 'a la carté' here so can't comment on it.

Great food!! And great Guinness, according to my Irish husband. It's also at a pretty location on…read morethe canal. Staff is very friendly. What more can I say, other than to highly recommend a visit. (They were also featured by Pub Spy / Sunday World a few years ago, who also had nothing but nice things to say, so you can't go wrong!)

Popped here for a bit of lunch one afternoon. I've heard about how good the pub grub in Fureys for…read moreyears and was delighted to get to try it. I went for a cup of seafood chowder to start, followed by the steak sandwich. The chowder was just okay in my opinion. A bit too salty and not as thick as I like it. However, I may be a chowder snob. The steak sandwich in the other hand was unreal! Chunky chips, thick sliced bread and the most tender cut of steak. Perfect for a sandwich. I engulfed all the food. The chips were a winner. Fureys tends to be a busy spot, so you may have to wait to be seated. The staff are amazing and handle your wait really well. We were seated and taken care of really quickly. Definitely worth a visit if you are passing by.

My wife and I had a lovely time staying at the Air B&B behind the pub and having our dinners just a…read moreshort walk across the courtyard. The food was, in a word, amazing. Pat, Una, and their staff were wonderful. We were fortunate to be there during the euros, so I was able to take in the matches (my wife was less enthusiastic about this part). If you want to experience the Irish Midlands this is the place to go; both my wife and I travel and we try and avoid the touristy areas, preferring instead to spend our time meeting new people, and this trip provided that. Being American, I seldom get to have a good talk about football, but Pat was happy to oblige here. He's also made sure that every time I see Archie Gray take the pitch I will think of Weirs.

Wonderful experience, nicely maintained pub and restaurant, homemade fresh food with surprises and…read morethoughtful touches. Recommend for a great meal and good Craic.

It's a nice countryside pub. Roast beef portion was legendary, kid's options a bit overlooked.read more

There is nothing like a genuine cozy Irish pub to get a bit of grub at and this pub surely does not…read morelet itsself down! I had a few really lovely meals over the last month here and I must say, the service was fantastic. The staff are just so lovely and genuinely thankful for the business, which you often don't get with chains these days. If you are in the area, make sure to pop in and sample their steaks, very impressive!

Interesting pub in the centre of Oldcastle Co Meath close to Loughcrew camping site and cairn…read more They have various events there although the night we were there was quiet. The furniture looks old but that's the charm, alongside a collection of musical instruments on the walls and pictures of snooker players and The Dubliners. They also sell shop staples such as milk and bread!

Outstanding pub…read more Great people, friendly - outstanding music and drink. Speedy, the owner, lives up to his name. While in Old Castle, this is a true pub of the people, of the town, the country of Ireland. The place has a warmth and enthusiasm that has few rivals. The other neat aspect of it is there is a small store with many convenient items you may need to pick up in a pinch - right inside the door to the pub in back. Great pool table and ambience. The Guinness is as good as it gets here, and of course there are many other libations to sample.

If you are wondering why you are feeling wobbly in Roches it may not just be the alcohol affecting…read moreyou. Also known as the sinking pub this slanted floor place is a charming teeny pub set in the bog/forest of Donadea, Kildare. The decor is old school, as are the locals and a packet of King is a must have. Staff get 5 stars for providing us with a free basket of Quality Street with our pints. Great beer garden attached for those sunny days.