Irish pubs seek UNESCO statusTraditional Irish public houses steeped in historyHURLING has UNESCO heritage status. What about traditional Irish pubs? Ireland has been a member of UNESCO since 1961 and can nominate an item to be placed onto their list of intangible cultural heritage sites each year. Sean is manager of O’Boyle’s pub in Laught, outside Moylough, a pub that is owned by his parents Patrick and Dympna. “I read the article in The Irish Times and thought that the whole UNESCO heritage status was interesting.

Source: The Herald February 15, 2024 14:57 UTC