Mulligan's facts for kids
Mulligan's is a very old and famous pub located in Dublin, Ireland. It first opened its doors in the year 1854. It has been a popular meeting place for many years.
History of Mulligan's Pub
The story of Mulligan's actually began even earlier. The first Mulligan family pub was set up in Thomas Street, Dublin, in 1782. The family later moved their business to different places. They finally settled into the building on Poolbeg Street in 1854.
Changes in Ownership
The pub stayed in the Mulligan family for a long time. Then, in 1932, a man named Mick Smyth bought the pub from John Mulligan. Later, ownership passed to Smyth's nephews, Con and Tommy Cusack. Today, Tommy Cusack's sons continue to run the pub.
A Place for Performers and Writers
Mulligan's was once very close to the famous Theatre Royal on Hawkins Street. Because of this, the pub's walls are decorated with old posters and photos from shows. These go back to the early 1800s. You can even see an autographed photo of Judy Garland. She was a famous singer and actress who performed at the theater and visited the pub.
The pub is also mentioned in a short story called Counterparts by the famous Irish writer James Joyce. Mulligan's has even been used as a location for filming movies or TV shows.
During the 1900s, many journalists and writers often visited Mulligan's. This included staff from Irish Times newspaper. People from the Irish Press newspaper, which was right next door, also drank there. Many Dublin musicians were also regulars. This was because several music management offices were in the nearby Corn Exchange Building.
