A popular Leitrim pub has won the People's Choice award at the Irish Bar of the Year Awards. McHugh's Pub in Carrick-on-Shannon took home the award for Connacht/Ulster as well as the overall award last night. The pub is situated on Bridge Street in Carrick and is renowned as a live music venue.
It's the second year in a row the pub has clinched the People's Choice award, which is voted for by members of the public. The winners were announced last night at a gala awards ceremony hosted by Anton Savage at the Clayton Hotel in Dublin. Posting on social media, McHugh's thanked their loyal customers and hardworking staff for their continued support.