Droopy’s packed for its 120th party
DROOPY’S PUB regulars in Fethard partied like it was 1899 recently to mark its 120 years in the village.
The venue was heaving with people dressed in clothes straight out of The Wind That Shakes the Barley. Founded on November 14, 1897, by Eoin Nolan, Nolan’s pub, (which today proudly boasts the name Droopy’s), ran a grocery shop, post office and pub. The bar has served its customers through two world wars and the Irish rebellion.
The village has been on a high ever since its junior team shot to glory in the championship so the atmosphere was electric for Saturday night, December 9, when Droopy turned back the clock from 4 p.m., serving all pints for €3, while pig’s feet, rabbit stew and colcannon were also served up in abundance.
An 1890’s fancy dress party saw local residents decked out in classy clothes not unlike what their ancestors wore.
`Think the Wind that Shakes the Barley,’ John (Droopy) Nolan said. `Gents wore britches, braces and flat caps and ladies dressed in black and white outfits.’
A great night was had by all at the pub which continues to serve its community.