Paddy Murphy's is not your average pub, in fact there are those who would argue that it comes close to being an establishment! - It is what thousands of Irish pubs across the globe aspire to be. The secret according to owner, West Cork man Dan O'Donovan, is atmosphere, as he knowlingly says: - "people can buy beer anywhere, but they can't buy atmosphere". So how do you guarantee something as intangible as atmosphere? "If I have to sing myself there will be live music here seven nights a week". But Dan's musical talents are only 'Plan B'. The line-up is varied, with quality entertainment always guaranteed. Naturally, the distinctive and special atmosphere is well supported by the characters found on both sides of the counter. Those behind the bar are not only well able to pull perfect pints, but lurking among them are DJ's, champion Irish dancers, artists. Therefore don't be suprised when you find a nifty design on top of your creamy stout. In the background strumming his bow is Cupid, whose well-aimed shots have left Paddy Murphy's hosting more than one wedding reception. This proves our claim that "it's where love stories begin". For the punters whose game does not include music and romance, the adjoining sports bar shows all GAA and International Soccer and Rugby matches. Plenty of checklists keep everything under the surface running like clockwork. Like all good establishments Paddy Murphy's has house rules, so when you find yourself singing along to 'New York - New York' in the wee hours of the morning: it's Paddy Murphy's subtle way of saying - you don't have to go home, but you can't stay here!