Russell’s Saloon opens its doors

The new staff of Russell’s pictured on their opening night last night

The renovated and rejuvenated Russell’s Saloon opened its doors last night.

The pub at 28 Park Street, also known as the Bus Stop Bar, had been closed in recent years but has been reopened and redesigned by Greg Gormley, who is well known in the local pub game from running The Castle Bar in Seatown.

Greg’s father Noel also operated Gormley’s pub, now The Punters, in Park Street for a number of years.

Russell’s Tavern first opened as a bar in 1907 and has been a constant on Park Street since then, having also operated as a travel agency for some years. Indeed, its clock – which is now back working – still remains one of the most prominent features on the street.

Be sure to pop in and check it out next time you’re out for a few drinks!

This week’s Argus

 

In this week’s Argus, Anne Campbell reports that the murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe in January was caught on CCTV with investigators confident that they know the identity of his killer. There’s also an interview with publican Noel Gormley on his 60 years in the pub trade, a chance to win €20,000 in funding for your business and all the news and reaction from last Sunday’s Mint Dundalk 10k Run.

All that and more in this week’s Argus, on sale now!