Sean's Bar
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Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. It claims to be the oldest pub in Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
, dating back to 900, and received a certificate from Guinness World Records
Guinness World Records
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repeating the claim.
Sean's Bar is located on Main Street, Athlone, on the West Bank of the River Shannon
River Shannon
The River Shannon is the longest river in Ireland at . It divides the west of Ireland from the east and south . County Clare, being west of the Shannon but part of the province of Munster, is the major exception...
, and was originally known as Luain's Inn. It is often colloquially referred to simply as Sean's.
During renovations in 1970, the walls
Walls
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of the bar were found to be made of wattle and wicker
Wicker
Wicker is hard woven fiber formed into a rigid material, usually used for baskets or furniture. Wicker is often made of material of plant origin, but plastic fibers are also used....
, dating back to the ninth century. Old coins minted by landlords for barter with their customers from this period were also found.
