Raise a glass to the villagers of Kilworth, Co Cork, who may well be the luckiest tipplers in Ireland. Snooker player Aaron Hill with his dad Darren, Rory Hill, Miksie O'Brien and Ciaran Teehan at The Village bar in Kilworth. Photo: Eddie O'HareMs O'Brien got a large concrete area laid at the back of the pub only last Saturday to accommodate outdoor drinking. Jessica Crean, 20, relished being back in the bar serving pints as she was unemployed during the lockdowns. Photo: Eddie O'HareNone of the three Kilworth pubs serve food, but a few kilometres south, the Rathcormac Inn was hopping with hungry families and thirsty punters.

Source: Irish Examiner June 07, 2021 18:00 UTC