Egans Bar, Parkbridge

29/05/2026

Larry Egan singing "Come my little son"

21/05/2026

Three great men from Australia with Irish ancestors coming home after 230 year's away from their ancestral home county wicklow

20/04/2026

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20/04/2026

So,trad seissiun on Saturday night,April 25,the music is wild and class from the wicklow mts and hills,guaranteed to be a good one,especially coming from aughrim and beyond,don't miss it

16/03/2026

Tune in to RTÉ Nationwide at 7pm folks!

Check out RTÉ Nationwide this evening (7pm GMT), a fascinating story about an O'Toole family from Aughrim, co. Wicklow in Ireland who emigrated to Virginia, U.S.A. in the 1800s. Depending on RTÉ edits, the programme may also feature local historian Jack Lynch, and a host of musicians, storytellers, and singers at Egans Bar, Parkbridge!🍀☘️ https://bit.ly/4ltkmQw

16/03/2026

Check out Nationwide this Monday 16th March 2026 at 7pm, we will be talking about Ballinglen, Aughrim in Wicklow and Charlottesville, Virginia in the United States... a curious lockdown story that connected two far flung places!

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Beir bua!

02/03/2026

17/01/2026

We're back again in Egans tonight, so brush up on a few and we'll see you there

14/01/2026

Really is a very important part of our being and our spirit

In rural Ireland, the local pub is far more than just a place to enjoy a pint — it is often the beating heart of the community, especially for older men living alone. For many, the pub serves as a daily ritual, a lifeline to the outside world where stories are shared, names are remembered, and laughter flows as easily as the Guinness. It’s a warm, familiar place that offers connection in a life that may otherwise feel increasingly isolated, particularly as friends pass on and family moves away. A quiet stool at the bar can become a vital thread in the social fabric of an elderly man’s life — a space where he is seen, heard, and welcomed.

As rural towns grow quieter and services more scarce, these humble establishments take on an even greater significance. The pub becomes not only a social hub but often a source of emotional support, human contact, and mental well-being. It’s where birthdays are remembered, where grief is shared, and where the stories of the past are preserved and passed down. In a world that’s changing fast, and often forgetting its elders, the rural Irish pub quietly continues its role — as sanctuary, storyteller, and symbol of community.

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02/01/2026

New trading times
Thursday 4 to 11.30
Friday 4 to 12.30
Sat 3 to 12.30
Sunday 3 to 1130
These times are starting on Monday 5th January