mo chara
Dundalk’s Ultimate Hangout: Pints, Pizza & Good Times
Category

Bar

Price

$$

Also

Restaurant

Message from
Kylie Kinsella

Three lifelong mates—Paul, Vino, and Cillian—turned their dream into reality with Mo Chara (Irish for "my friend"), a pub that’s redefining the local hangout in Dundalk. Pull up a stool for perfectly poured pints, specialty coffee, crispy fried chicken, and wood-fired pizza—because why choose just one? Since opening in 2021, it’s become a magnet for good vibes, hosting everything from raucous comedy nights and secret gigs (hello, The Mary Wallopers!) to Sunday markets and pop-ups by Ireland’s best chefs. More than just a bar, it’s a hub for thinkers, doers, and legends—exactly the kind of place the lads wanted to go to themselves. And now, folks are traveling from across the country to join the craic. Mo Chara isn’t just a pub—it’s where Dundalk comes alive.

Restaurant Type

Pizza

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