Did anyone else know that before Davy Byrne’s became synonymous with James Joyce, it was a hub for Irish independence? Back in the early 1900s, while literary giants like Oliver St. John Gogarty and James Stephens were enjoying the pub’s atmosphere, figures like Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith were secretly meeting here. Davy Byrne, a staunch nationalist, allowed the outlawed Provisional Cabinet of the State to use the upstairs room for meetings. Imagine the tension as these revolutionary figures planned Ireland’s future over a pint! It’s said that once, when a barman called for closing time, a patron quipped, “Time be damned! The Government is sitting upstairs.” This blend of literary and political history makes Davy Byrne’s more than just a pub. It’s a testament to a pivotal time in Dublin’s past, where literature flourished alongside the fight for independence. So, as you enjoy your “gorgonzola sandwich and a glass of burgundy,” remember, you’re experiencing a piece of living history.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to