Mullingar pub listed as oldest business in Westmeath

Canton Casey’s bar in Mullingar, which was founded in 1825, has been listed as Westmeath’s oldest business.

That’s according to thinkbusiness.ie which is aiming to compile a list of the country’s oldest businesses.

A total of  26 businesses, one from each county, have been identified through the campaign so far, with the oldest dating back to Kilkenny in 1324. While public houses, hotels and newspapers make up the majority of the list; candle-makers, jewellers, and food manufacturers also feature prominently.

Canton Casey’s bar, which was founded in 1825, has been listed as Westmeath’s oldest business. Located in the heart of Mullingar town, the bar is adjacent to the statue of Joe Dolan.

In Roscommon, Morahan’s Bar in Ballinagare, which was founded in 1641, is the oldest business listed, while in Longford, Quinn's Supply Stores in Edgeworthstown, which was founded in 1875, makes the list.