Holly Bush, Near Dodd's Bridge, Longford

These premises have been known by different names during their history:FROMTONAME
18451866BEERHOUSE
1847c1872HOLLY TREE
18791904HOLLY BUSH
Between 1845 and 1866 see the BEERHOUSE, Longford. In 1850 it is called the Holly Tree, in 1879 the Holly Bush near Dodd's Bridge, and by 1897 just the Holly Bush.


This evergreen shrub with its bright red berries, is now associated with Christmas decoration. Previously it was used by the Romans during the Saturnalia, the period of riotous celebrations extending over seven days, often ending in drunken debauchery. The Saturnalia was also celebrated in December.

LICENSEES:

1879 Thomas Smith 1892 John Smith 1900 - 1904 Mrs Ann Smith
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