Specialties
Pub and Restaurant
History
Established in 1999.
In the Autumn of 1999, The present Proprietors of the Lakeside Tavern Drumcong, Co Leitrim, James & Eilis Cardiff left a farming background at Ballygarrett, near Gorey Co Wexford, and bought what was then known as the "The Swan Inn" Public House and Shop in Drumcong., Co Leitrim.
With their 2 young Children, Shane and Caitriona, they took over the property in December of that same year, and set about making a new life in the Hospitality business, which included a grocers shop, a small bar and a large lounge, also included was a Petrol pumps and Fuel service.
When they started the business, James took to the Bar managers job like a duck to water, and very soon was a dab hand at pulling a pint, with his great personality and good communication ability, he soon became an excellent barman, which was far removed from his farming skills of earlier years, and he now enjoys the great pub banter where he can express his views on almost any topic, along with being an excellent Cook and wa
Meet the Business Owner: Eilis and James C.
In the Autumn of 1999, The present Proprietors of the Lakeside Tavern Drumcong, Co Leitrim, James and Eilis Cardiff left a farming background at Ballygarrett, near Gorey Co Wexford, and bought what was then known as the "The Swan Inn" Public House and Shop in Drumcong., Co Leitrim.
They took over the property in December of that same year, and set about making a new life in the Hospitality business, which included a grocers shop, a small bar and a large lounge, also included was a Petrol pumps and Fuel service.
When they started the business, James took to the Bar managers job like a duck to water, and very soon was a dab hand at pulling a pint, with his great personality and good communication ability, he soon became an excellent barman, which was far removed from his farming skills of earlier years, and he now enjoys the great pub banter where he can express his views on almost any topic, along with being an excellent Cook.