Mee's Bar in Co Galway is for sale.
In the quaint village of Kilkerrin in Co Galway, a piece of cinematic history is up for grabs, offering a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" for the lucky buyer.
Mee’s Pub, a name now synonymous with the heart-wrenching drama and dark comedy of Martin McDonagh’s "Banshees of Inisherin," has hit the market.
Mee’s Pub isn't just any pub; it's a portal to the world where the tumultuous relationship between Pádraic Súilleabháin and Colm Doherty unfolds, set against the rugged beauty of a fictional Irish island in the movie "The Banshees of Inisherin."
Inside Mee's Pub, in Galway, a star in "Banshees of Inisherin".
Owned by the Mee family since 2005, this establishment has become a shrine to the iconic film, meticulously reconstructed to mirror JJ Devine's Pub, where much of the movie's action—and inaction—takes place.
Inside Mee's Pub, in Galway, a star in "Banshees of Inisherin".
Luke Mee, alongside his sister Kathleen and her partner Pat Igoe, took on what many would consider an impossible task. They transported the entire set, piece by piece, from Achill Island, in Co Mayo, where the movie was filmed, to their family-run business in East Galway, ensuring every detail, from the dark wood of the bar to the glass panes in the windows, was a replica of its on-screen counterpart.
The reconstruction was not just a labor of love but a daunting challenge. The pub's relocation and reassembly were likened to solving a jigsaw puzzle without a guiding picture, a task they undertook with the dedication of true cinephiles, ensuring not a single detail was amiss.
Their efforts have paid off, transforming the space into a carbon copy of the film's beloved locale, complete with a newly thatched roof and restored walls to preserve its charm and authenticity.
Inside Mee's Pub, in Galway, a star in "Banshees of Inisherin".
Adding to the pub's allure is Holly, the resident donkey, who seems to have taken a leaf out of the movie's script, providing companionship and comfort to patrons in a manner that echoes the film's four-legged character.
This unique feature, alongside the pub's cinematic fame, has brought a touch of Hollywood to rural Ireland, turning Mee’s Pub into a local landmark and a potential magnet for tourists seeking to connect with the film's hauntingly beautiful setting and story.
Inside Mee's Pub, in Galway, a star in "Banshees of Inisherin".
Placed on the market by Ivan Connaughton of Connaughton Auctioneers, the pub is described as a world-renowned premises, that offers not just a thriving pub and shop but also a six-bedroom residence with the potential for further development.
This presents an unparalleled opportunity for aspiring buyers to immerse themselves in the world of "The Banshees of Inisherin," with the added bonus of potentially hosting Taylor Swift, who has expressed a keen interest in visiting the pub made famous by the film.