The former Schooner Inn (3) - James Joyce Pub Award plaque, Upper Main Street, Donegal Town

Although this pub is currently closed (December 2015), it still carries this plaque near the front door at first floor level. It commemorates the James Joyce Pub Award for being an authentic Irish pub. The main text reads:- "This pub has been granted the James Joyce Pub Award for being an authentic Irish pub. 'A good puzzle would be to cross Ireland without passing a pub' - Ulysses. James Joyce identified and described the characteristic ambience of the Irish pub successfully that the characters in Ulysses may be fictional, but they are based on a multitude of living beings, characters who Joyce found in pubs just like this one. This establishment remains an outstanding example of the tradition which Joyce immortalised in his works and is an authentic Irish pub which retains a genuineness of atmosphere, friendliness and presence of good company." Underneath: "James Joyce" (fascimile of signature) and "Best drinks best bar". These awards were given to a number of pubs by Bloomsbury Publications in 2000. There is some variation of design although the texts seem identical. Links to more photos, please see:- G9378 : The former Schooner Inn (1), Upper Main Street, Donegal Town.

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