Lively old man pubs in Offaly for a Saturday session?

Fallini

Hi there, myself and a group of friends are planning an old man pub tour of Offaly at the end of February. We hope to hire a bus from Tullamore and spend the afternoon going to a few rural pubs, farthest probably 40 mins drive away. We would love to visit completely random pubs that might have a bit of atmosphere on a Saturday afternoon/evening, maybe even a trad session if we're lucky.
Any suggestions on where we could invade?
Any help much appreciated

240 Robert

Joe Lee's in Tullamore is a good place to start, Dan & Molly's in Ballyboy is always a good spot to visit, Kileens Pub in Shannonbridge is renowned for its atmosphere and good pints (hopefully not damaged from flooding) and down the road in banagher, there are a few good pubs Hough's or Lyons worth looking up. Mary Hickey's in Clonaslee is a real old man's pub, The Blue Ball Pub is good on a saturday night. Tom Flynn Coach Hire (not related) is local and will know the right pubs.

Vixen24

Houghs in Banagher definitely fits your description, old man pub and plenty of music.