Trinity College is directly opposite whilst Grafton Street is only a short walk away O'Neills Victorian Pub and Townhouse offers a wonderful hotel alternative located on the Victorian Pearse Street, and oozes period grace and elegance. This attractive and lovingly maintained pub and inn has been run by generations of the same family, and offers a cozy and cheerful ambience through every season. I
n 1911 Michael O'Neill, a Tipperary man, came to Dublin on the lookout for a suitable pub to purchase. After careful consideration he chose Great Brunswick Street in Dublin 2 (now Pearse St). Located between the bustling docks & the busy train station at Westland Row it had the perfect mix of dock workers & travellers for his business to thrive at that time. These were politically turbulent times in Ireland and the immediate area was a hive of rebel activity. Tipperary rebels Dan Breen & Sean Treacy often sought shelter above his pub, they were joined at times by Michael Collins & others during the War of Independence (1918-1922). From those early days he grew his business which has sustained four generations of the O'Neill family. Today, Hugh, Gerry & Maurice O'Neill Jr carry on his vision by welcoming patrons from all over the world. Very few family firms last over 100 years, so we salute our forefathers for their tenacity in keeping this business going through those difficult times, and especially Michael for his wise choice all those years ago. Michael O'Neill (D. 1933)
Edmond O'Neill (D. 1962)
Maurice O'Neill (D. 2007)
