Limerick Pubs For Sale: “Use It or Lose It” Order
- Five prominent pubs across Limerick city and county have recently been listed for sale,signaling potential shifts in the local hospitality sector.
- The following licensed premises are currently advertised for sale as "going concerns," including residential accommodation:
- Each listing includes promotional material highlighting the pub's strengths.
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Limerick Pubs on the Market: A Snapshot of the Changing Irish Pub Landscape
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Five prominent pubs across Limerick city and county have recently been listed for sale,signaling potential shifts in the local hospitality sector. This article details the pubs available, market conditions, and insights from industry representatives.
Pubs Currently Listed for sale
The following licensed premises are currently advertised for sale as “going concerns,” including residential accommodation:
| Pub Name | Location | Selling Agent | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seven Sisters | Kildimo | Hogan Durkan | Price on Application |
| O’Shea’s Pub | Ballysimon | GL Auctioneers | Price on Application |
| Barr Na Sraide | Ballyhahill | West Property Group | Price on Application |
| Jack O’Rourkes Bar & Accommodation | Abbeyfeale | N/A | Price on Application |
| JC Barrett’s Bar | Glin | DNG Declan Woulfe | €385,000 |
Each listing includes promotional material highlighting the pub’s strengths. The Seven Sisters is specifically described as ”one of County Limerick’s best known public houses.” JC Barrett’s is the only pub with a publicly listed price, set at €385,000.
Agent Perspectives and Property Descriptions
Selling agents emphasize the unique opportunities these properties present:
- Hogan Durkan (The Seven Sisters): Notes the rarity of a well-established, multi-generational pub with residential space coming to market, anticipating strong interest locally, nationally, and internationally.
- GL Auctioneers (O’ Shea’s Pub): Highlights the pub’s prominent location and large catchment area, coupled with easy access to Limerick city.
- West Property group (Barr Na Sraide): Positions the property as an excellent opportunity to acquire a long-established and successfully trading licensed premises.
- DNG Declan Woulfe (JC Barrett’s Bar): Emphasizes the pub’s long-standing reputation and “exceptional annual turnover.”
Industry Insights: Challenges Facing Publicans
Eamonn O’Rahilly, chairman of the Limerick city Vintners Federation branch, provided insight into the current state of the publican trade. he underscored the vital role pubs play within communities.
Mr. O’Rahilly stressed the significant financial burdens faced by publicans, especially concerning taxation. he noted that the costs extend beyond standard business taxes, impacting profitability and sustainability. Further details on specific tax challenges were not provided in the initial report, but are a common concern within the industry.