Moby Dicks

03/01/2026

We are delighted to feature in today’s Irish Examiner 🐳

02/01/2026

MOBY DICKS
Poem by Tommy Byrne, professional painter and decorator in Youghal, and host of the Sunday morning Hits and Memories show on CRY104fm Community Radio Youghal. Written specially to mark the closure of the iconic pub.

Moby Dicks by Tommy Byrne

The hands on the Clock Gate have stood still at six
As they stand to attention for the great Moby Dicks.
Time is being called for the last time today
As Kevin and Bríd feel it’s time to make way.

As the curtain comes down on one of the town’s famous bars,
We look back to a time when it graced Hollywood stars.
Huston, Peck and Basehart, to name just a few,
Descended on Youghal to be part of the crew.

The movie is part of our local folklore,
And this is evident the minute you walk in the door.
Memorabilia adorn walls and shelves within,
A dream started by Paddy and Maureen Linehan.

A landmark for friendship, for craic and for song,
Locals ask what on earth will we do when it’s gone.
The end of an era as the curtain comes down,
A massive loss to our small little town.

The Linehan family have served their town well,
And what will happen to Moby’s now only time will tell.
A farewell to one of Youghal’s and Hollywood’s greatest shows,
Captain Ahab watches and shouts… “There she blows!”

01/01/2026

01/01/2026

After many unforgettable years, today marks the final chapter for Moby Dick’s as we retire. Being featured in The Irish Times is a true honour.
The Irish Times

‘My father used to say it was like sitting on top of an oil well with all the business it brought – it was the making of the pub’

31/12/2025

From everyone at Moby Dicks Pub— thank you to our wonderful staff and customers as we retire this New Years Day.

Wishing you all the very best for 2026🥂

27/12/2025

What an honour to be mentioned in an article by the Irish Examiner celebrating the heart and soul of Irish pub culture. Thank you to everyone who made Moby Dick’s more than just a pub 🐳

From Blackrock to Youghal, Irish pub names hold forgotten stories of love, loss, community — and why their passing still matters

24/12/2025

Music today from 4pm folks 🎄
We are looking forward to seeing you all
Merry Christmas to all our customers 🎅
From all at Mobys 🐳

22/12/2025

Enjoying a few days in Kilkenny 🎄

Merry Christmas to all 🎅

19/12/2025

Our music line up 🎅 🎄

18/12/2025

🎄 Christmas opening hours

11/12/2025

Thank you for capturing this video and sending us such thoughtful well-wishes for our retirement. We truly appreciate it!

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