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ENJOY A GUINNESS AT STANDOUT NEW IRISH PUB

- By JENNA CAMPBELL

NOT too long ago you could count the number of Irish bars in Greater Manchester on your fingers quite comfortably.

Despite being a mainstay of the not-so-distant past, they had begun to dwindle despite the strong Irish diaspora and historic influence in the region. But over the last 12 months there's been a major increase in the number and variety of Irish pubs and bars opening, hoping to draw in punters looking good pints and good craic.

From Fibber Magee's in Sale to The Banshee on Stockport Market Place, and The Auld Chimp in Urmston, their reach is being felt well beyond the Mancunian Way, and over in south Manchester, there's another new addition to the pack.

Kennedy's Irish Bar, in the heart of Altrincham on Greenwood Street, has been a mainstay since 2021 and has gone on to become a popular spot for live music, traditional vibes and Guinness. In September last year, the neighbouring space next to the bar became home to The Irish Deli, which is run by the same team and sells a variety of Irish produce, including cheese, Tayto crisps, white pudding and Barry's tea.

Building on this success and expansion, they've now taken over the former CAU and Zizzi spot on Wilmslow Road, but many may also know the Didsbury venue as the former Clock Tower pub.