Matty (77) enjoys pint of the black stuff in the sun
PENSIONER Matty has been missing his daily Guinness at his local pub across the road - so when owner Glenn spotted him sitting on a bench nearby while he was in doing a clean up inside he decided to treat the regular to an ‘Al Fresco’ pint of the black stuff.
The random act of kindness was very much appreciated by the 77-year-old who was both surprised and delighted to be presented with the pint while he enjoyed the afternoon sunshine.
A video of the encounter has been viewed more than 30,000 times with dozens of messages wishing him well and other’s wishing they could take his place to enjoy a glistening pint of Guinness in the sun!
Explaining how the gesture came about, Glenn said he had been in doing a bit of cleaning up and had to clear all the lines as they weren’t being used.
‘But while I was coming in to do a clean up I just noticed old Matty, who lives across the road, one of our best customers, and he’s sitting across the road on a bench.
‘Just before I cleaned the lines I said I’d give him a nice pint. Just to surprise him because it’s been so long since he’s had a pint.’
Peggy Moore’s is one of the town’s oldest pubs, having been established in 1908.
As a widower Matty Visits Peggy Moores pub in Drogheda 7 nights a week for the craic, ceol, company, stout and a few slices of Peggy’s Cheddar cheese,’ Glenn explained on the pub’s Facebook page. ‘Matty has been an amazing customer for 65 years. Nicest man you could meet.’
He went on to say that Matty has a serious grá for the GAA and is a great conversationist about all sport and the rare auld times.
‘Our doorman conor walks him home every Saturday night. Matty knows what a local pub really is and what it means to people, he understands community spirit. Matty knows a great pint of guinness and if any man deserves our last pint for now.... it’s Matty! A true Irish gent.’