Pat Treacy with the last pint of Guinness he’s ever poured as owner/ Manager of The Corner House. DP
POPULAR Lisnaskea publican Pat Treacy has officially bowed out of the licenced trade scene after over 60 years of service under his belt.
Mr Treacy who spent over 27 years as landlord of the Old Corner House on Main Street enjoyed a retirement party recently, with a large crowd in attendance to wish him well.
A native of Newtownbutler, Pat’s association with the trade began in 1953 when he went to Belfast to serve his time, and spent 28 years there. In 1988, he acquired the ‘Corner House’, previously owned by the late Pat Cassidy and, right away, he set about upgrading the premises, with the most extensive refubrishment taking place in 2006 at a cost of over £200,000.
Married to Mary, Pat is the father of eight and, among his grandsons is professional jockey, Ryan Treacy.
Speaking last year after announcing his retirement Mr Treacy said:
“I would miss the banter and the craic, and I’m that long in the trade I would miss it for its own sake.”
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