EARLY'S BAR, Arranmore Island
Just a couple of minutes walk from the pier on Arranmore where the ferry lands from Burtonport, you will find the famous Early's Bar. (See photo to left here). Early's Bar, steeped in history, offers all the charms and warmth of a tratitional Irish bar.
Early’s has been in the same family now since 1966 when Andrew and Mary Early purchased it and ran it until 1990 when it was passed on to their son Jerry and his wife Pat who still run it. The bar itself dates back to the early 1830s making it the oldest bar on the island.
Visitors to the island are welcome to drop in and enjoy a drink either inside in the cosy bar or if the weather is fine, at one of our outdoor tables where guests can enjoy a drink, a bite of food and the fresh sea air. Food is served daily from light dishes and salads to more substantial dishes such as traditional fish and chips, cheeseburgers, and of course, Pat’s famous stone-baked pizzas to name a few.
In the evening the bar comes alive with music, with locals and visitors to the island arriving to join in the craic. It was in this bar that the world famous singer Daniel O’Donnell had his first break when Mary Early (the current owner Jerry’s mother) invited him to sing there. To this day Daniel returns once a year to give a concert in Early’s Bar in appreciation of Mary’s early recognition of him. Needless to say, this night is packed to the rafters with people coming from far and wide to see Daniel.
There is many the impromptu music session to be enjoyed in Early’s from traditional Irish music to someone just producing a guitar and getting a sing-song going. Traditional musicians from all over travel to Arranmore to play their music and seep in the atmosphere of Early’s. Jerry and his friend and fellow musician, Dutchman Robert Pfeiffer perform live in the lounge with a repertoire to suit all ages and taste in music and at weekends there are discos held in Early’s too.
Visitors to Arranmore are always assured a warm welcome in Early’s Bar so call in, spend and while and take home some happy memories.
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Early’s has been in the same family now since 1966 when Andrew and Mary Early purchased it and ran it until 1990 when it was passed on to their son Jerry and his wife Pat who still run it. The bar itself dates back to the early 1830s making it the oldest bar on the island.
Visitors to the island are welcome to drop in and enjoy a drink either inside in the cosy bar or if the weather is fine, at one of our outdoor tables where guests can enjoy a drink, a bite of food and the fresh sea air. Food is served daily from light dishes and salads to more substantial dishes such as traditional fish and chips, cheeseburgers, and of course, Pat’s famous stone-baked pizzas to name a few.
In the evening the bar comes alive with music, with locals and visitors to the island arriving to join in the craic. It was in this bar that the world famous singer Daniel O’Donnell had his first break when Mary Early (the current owner Jerry’s mother) invited him to sing there. To this day Daniel returns once a year to give a concert in Early’s Bar in appreciation of Mary’s early recognition of him. Needless to say, this night is packed to the rafters with people coming from far and wide to see Daniel.
There is many the impromptu music session to be enjoyed in Early’s from traditional Irish music to someone just producing a guitar and getting a sing-song going. Traditional musicians from all over travel to Arranmore to play their music and seep in the atmosphere of Early’s. Jerry and his friend and fellow musician, Dutchman Robert Pfeiffer perform live in the lounge with a repertoire to suit all ages and taste in music and at weekends there are discos held in Early’s too.
Visitors to Arranmore are always assured a warm welcome in Early’s Bar so call in, spend and while and take home some happy memories.
Scroll down for contact details for Early's bar and a google map showing the location.
Click on any of the photographs below to enlarge.
CONTACT EARLY'S BAR, ARRANMORE
Early's Bar, Leabgarrow, Arranmore Island, County Donegal, Ireland
Telephone: + 353-74-9520515
Website: EARLY'S BAR
Early's Bar on facebook
Early's Bar, Leabgarrow, Arranmore Island, County Donegal, Ireland
Telephone: + 353-74-9520515
Website: EARLY'S BAR
Early's Bar on facebook
