A group of Limerick locals who saved their last pub in Kilteely have inspired a short film, which will premiere at Dublin International Film Festival. To keep the only pub in Kilteely from closing its doors, 26 locals invested €300,000 to buy Ahern’s after the previous owners decided to retire. Now, the group behind The Street Bar will make their film debut as they have been cast in The Pub That Refused To Die, a short film commissioned by Heineken and directed by Gar O’Rourke. One of stakeholders, Limerick barrister Liam Carroll told the Irish Examiner that Heineken were "very supportive" when they shared the news. The Kilteely pub, previously owned by the Ahern family, was on the market following the retirement of Noreen Ahern after 40 years of service.

Source: Irish Examiner February 17, 2026 14:12 UTC