North East town to get its 'first ever' Irish bar as Derby Day opening date confirmedA new Irish bar has confirmed it will open its doors on the very day Newcastle play Sunderland in the Tyne Wear DerbyView Image Kerry O'Shea's will soon open in Whitley Bay (Image: Facebook)While it won't quite be open in time for St Patrick's Day, a North East town's 'first ever' Irish bar will open its doors for another big occasion. ‌Teasing what to expect in an announcement post on Facebook, Kerry O'Shea's owners wrote: 'We’re absolutely buzzing to announce the grand opening of Kerry O’Shea’s Irish Bar! Opening Day: Sunday 22nd March, 10am. It’s Derby Day — and we’re going BIG. After inviting everyone to 'get down early' on opening day to 'join in the craic,' Kerry O'Shea's signed off by adding: 'This is massive.

Source: Daily Mirror March 02, 2026 17:01 UTC