Oliver and Mary McCarthy who were in Charlie Mac's Bar, Fermoy for last Friday night's official opening. (John Ahern)

Last Friday night marked the official re-launch of Charlie Mac’s Bar in Fermoy and a fine crowd turned up to show their support for the two lads.  

These are challenging times for everyone involved in the bar trade. Despite this, the pub continues to be a focal point in every village and town.

While socialising patterns may have changed in recent years, it’s still hard to beat the atmosphere of your favourite ‘local’.

Coverage in this week’s Print Edition