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(GROUND FLOOR AND BASEMENT OF ALL), 1/2 SUFFOLK STREET AND, 2A AND 3/4 CHURCH LANE, Dublin

Address(GROUND FLOOR AND BASEMENT OF ALL), 1/2 SUFFOLK STREET AND, 2A AND 3/4 CHURCH LANE
CountyDublin
Licence refS0112

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Boards.ie memory links O'neills with atmosphere. PubHub V1 treats this as published forum memory: not a settled fact, but a linked record of what people said, remembered, joked about, or claimed online.

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🏭 Heritage-listed building

NIAH building record

Built: c.1905 · NIAH rating: Regional

Characterized by multiple gables and oriel windows, this elaborate commercial building was constructed as a retail outlet and offices to the design of George P. Sheridan (1865-1950). The impressive façade extends along Nos. 4-5 Church Lane and dramatically terminates the vista from St. Andrew Street. The original leaded timber casements are retained, with the elaborate gabled oriel to the corner being particularly noteworthy. Now linked with the adjoining buildings to the north and east as part of an eclectic ensemble, it serves to enhance the architectural diversity of Suffolk Street and...

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Independent reporting and heritage records on this pub, drawn from a curated list of Irish news outlets, Revenue Commissioners, NIAH, and the Dictionary of Irish Architects. Every claim links to its primary source.

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Revenue's renewed-liquor-licence register lists licence ref S0112 as a Publican's Licence (7-Day Ordinary) for O'NEILLS at 1/2 Suffolk Street and 2A and 3/4 Church Lane in Dublin city, with MICHAEL O'NEILL LIMITED as licensee.[1]

The Irish Times identified O'Neills of Suffolk Street as one of Dublin's most famous pubs in 2008.[2]

The same Irish Times report said O'Neills hosted a ballot for Democrats Abroad Ireland during the 2008 Global Democratic Primary between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.[2]

Sources  (2)
  1. Revenue Commissioners · Register of Renewed Liquor Licences · 2026-05-08
  2. Irish Times · "Dublin Democrats cast their votes" · 2008-02-05

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Established

Built between c.1905 and c.1915.

Architecture

Characterized by multiple gables and oriel windows, this elaborate commercial building was constructed as a retail outlet and offices to the design of George P. Sheridan (1865-1950). The impressive façade extends along Nos. 4-5 Church Lane and dramatically terminates the vista from St. Andrew Street.

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2011

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2011
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