{"id":80161,"date":"2025-09-23T04:16:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T04:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/80161\/"},"modified":"2025-09-23T04:16:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T04:16:10","slug":"wexford-bar-named-best-local-in-the-south-east-at-irish-pub-awards-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/80161\/","title":{"rendered":"Wexford bar named Best Local in the South East at Irish Pub Awards 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"John Conran (L) and Martin Murphy (R) enjoying a pint in Conran\u2019s Bar newest beer garden.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/b3c47313-235d-4122-bf6a-bb6348694ec1.jpg\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"100%\" data-testid=\"article-image\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_caption1 indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_secondary indo-66f0fec7_regular indo-1d70522a_marginbottom0 indo-1d70522a_marginleft0 indo-1d70522a_marginright0 indo-1d70522a_margintop3 indo-b48c4984_left\" style=\"color:var(--color-grey-60)\">John Conran (L) and Martin Murphy (R) enjoying a pint in Conran\u2019s Bar newest beer garden.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The cheque presentation for Aoibheann's Pink Tie.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1b096573-96b0-4b5a-b19e-8e86e952314b.jpg\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"100%\" data-testid=\"article-image\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_caption1 indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_secondary indo-66f0fec7_regular indo-1d70522a_marginbottom0 indo-1d70522a_marginleft0 indo-1d70522a_marginright0 indo-1d70522a_margintop3 indo-b48c4984_left\" style=\"color:var(--color-grey-60)\">The cheque presentation for Aoibheann&#8217;s Pink Tie.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Celebrating the win of the Best Local Pub Award in the newly renovated Conran's bar\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/39224b09-df26-4ecc-a294-a625dc27f9c8.jpg\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"100%\" data-testid=\"article-image\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_caption1 indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_secondary indo-66f0fec7_regular indo-1d70522a_marginbottom0 indo-1d70522a_marginleft0 indo-1d70522a_marginright0 indo-1d70522a_margintop3 indo-b48c4984_left\" style=\"color:var(--color-grey-60)\">Celebrating the win of the Best Local Pub Award in the newly renovated Conran&#8217;s bar<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom0 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">A popular Wexford pub was recently recognised for its excellence following major refurbishment and outstanding community spirit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">Conran\u2019s Bar in Rathnure has been named Best Local Pub in the South East Region at the prestigious Irish Pub Awards 2025, a testament to its recent transformation and deep-rooted role as a community hub.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">Earlier this year, Conran\u2019s Bar underwent a major refurbishment, carried out by sister company Conran Commercial. The project, which began in 2024, opened up the bar space, added a new outdoor covered area for events, and refreshed the lounge and toilets. These refurbishments have resulted in a strong presence in darts and pool as well as increased turn out at their monthly \u2018First Friday\u2019 music session.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">Reflecting on the award, Lorraine Lennon, Manager of Conran\u2019s Bar, said: \u201cWe\u2019re delighted and privileged to win this award, especially after the major refurbishment of the pub. A big thank you to our staff and loyal customers who make us the pub we are today.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">Owner John Conran highlighted the pub\u2019s central role in Rathnure life: \u201cI realise how important it is for communities and groups to have a central place where people can meet, and friendships can thrive. I like to think our pub is a key element in providing just that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">Beyond its physical transformation, Conran\u2019s Bar has also played a vital role in the local community. In summer 2025, the pub became the hub of a fundraising campaign for Aoibheann\u2019s Pink Tie. Headed up by the \u2018Back to the Rare Oul Times\u2019 Shot and Caught group, an incredible \u20ac74,000 was raised with the support of customers and the wider community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">Conran\u2019s Bar will now go forward to the national finals at the Irish Pub Awards Gala in November, where the overall winner of the Best Local Pub category will be announced.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"John Conran (L) and Martin Murphy (R) enjoying a pint in Conran\u2019s Bar newest beer garden. 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