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Feargus Hetherington☘️'s avatar

Go maith! Go hointach! To use the old Irish tongue! The love and vibe of McManus’ Bar brings me home every trip and the kindness is palpable 💚☀️

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LauraK Wolf's avatar

I'll admit that I recently had the temerity to briefly occupy The Preferred Spot. He positioned himself so close beside me (not to mention the deep sighs) that I had no choice but to yield, which I did. Out of such deference, he felt compelled to offer to buy me a round. (I politely declined.) Here's to more Saturdays at McManus!

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Eileen O'Connor's avatar

Bar etiquette at its finest.

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Matt Ellis's avatar

As travellers from Toronto we always stop by to experience Mcmanus' "time-warpy" familiarity. Thanks for sharing this.

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Eileen O'Connor's avatar

Thanks for coming in, and for subscribing!

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Joey Norton's avatar

This has a nice, cozy feel.

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JOANNE LANGONE's avatar

"It's the shank of the evening!"

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Keith Gilroy's avatar

Love it.

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Eileen O'Connor's avatar

Thanks so much for reading, Keith!

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Steve Hopley's avatar

Another absolute gem! ❤️

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Eileen O'Connor's avatar

Thanks, Steve! (I got my friend Blair to sign a copy of his new book, "Disco Witches of Fire Island" for you and Jake - )XX

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Steve Hopley's avatar

Oh great, thank you! Perfect summer reading.

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denyse's avatar

I love this one Eileen!!

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Eileen O'Connor's avatar

Thanks, and I love you, Denyse!

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Peg Rabideau's avatar

I feel the need to visit McManus😊

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Eileen O'Connor's avatar

Please do! Maybe you and Patty could make a trip down, soon! XX

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Patty Craig's avatar

Anytime…..says this small-town girl. Thanks for making me smile💗

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Trevor Isle's avatar

The bar is a gift. It allows you to be reborn in anyway the alcohol flows through your emotions. Some days its sand in your soul, gritty, making you want to spit your troubled life out on the poor patron to left or right. Other days you play the part of a romantic in a shakespearean situation as you take your shot. The best part is you are always part of a family, under the banner of your bar's name. You walk in and you are on the team. I support McManus! I'm proud to fund this historic house! 🤘🏻

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