There has been a public house on the site of Hedigans “The Brian Boru” for over 200 years. However the association of The Brian Boru - High King of Ireland - goes back nearly 1000 years as it was here that his army camped prior to his victorious Battle of Clontarf, fought on Good Friday 1014.

The present building dates from the 1850’s with the facade virtually unaltered since then.

In 1904 Patrick Hedigan a native of Galbally Co Limerick purchased The Brian Boru.

The Pub has long been something of a landmark, famous as a venue for meals and refreshment following funerals in the nearby Glasnevin Cemetery. Indeed The Brian Boru is mentioned in Ulysses as Joyce's party of mourners pass by on their way to Glasnevin Cemetery.

The pub was also renowned for its special “Powers White Label” Whiskey which Patrick Hedigan bonded and blended to his own recipe and served from the wood.

The Hedigan family today would like its many customers to enjoy the atmosphere and surroundings of The Brian Boru.