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Shirleys is not just a pub...its an institution and
Shirleys and Kells are synonomous.
Shirleys featured often in the TV soap, "The Riordans". The writer, Wesley
Burrows, lived in the village while the program was being made and many a
Kells person became an extra in the series.
It is a popular meeting spot and the origin of much that takes place in the
village - many an idea has been hatched over a few beers and many an idea
has been brought to fruition over a few more. Shirleys is a modern spacious
establishment which retains the charm of the Irish country pub And it has
its share of "characters". Food is available and. during the summer months,
there's a barbeque each Saturday night.
Shirleys is worth calling into while you're in the area, you'll be made very
welcome
Organised music occasionally....unorganised music regularly.
And maybe you'd like to toss a few darts.
(bring money)
Over the years Shirleys has fielded darts teams for occasional inter-pubs
competitions but more recently has become a bit more 'organised'.
Now, thanks to the efforts of Joe 'the Minister' Coyne and owner Shane Johnston
and others, Shirleys Darts Club has been formed and plays and runs
tournaments on a regular basis. SDC also brings in some of the big names in
world darts for exhibition matches. see
Calendar for up-coming events.
Your Hosts: Shane, Mary & Isobel Johnston.
