THE owner of rural Irish pub is on the hunt for a successor to take continue his legacy – and a major beer firm have launched a global campaign to help his quest.
Joseph ‘Josie’ McLoughlin, who runs a family pub in Mayo, has no one to hand over control of the boozer to.
Pub owner Josie McLoughlin is set to retire with no one to continue his legacy[/caption]
And Heineken is now on the hunt for a successor to take the spot[/caption]
But Heineken has launched a worldwide campaign to help him try find someone to take over his life’s work and preserve his family’s four-generation legacy.
Located on Achill Island off Ireland’s west coast, McLoughlin’s Bar has been run by Josie’s family for 155 years.
Josie took over the pub 43 years ago after the passing of his parents, and he is now looking to retire but has no family member to continue running it.
He said: “I have no one to leave the pub to, and I’d resigned myself to looking for a buyer outside the family and seeing my name being lost to history.
“That would just break my heart. The name McLoughlin is woven into the very fabric of this pub.
“The past 50 years have been incredibly fulfilling for me and I’d love to see that story continue, finding a McLoughlin descendant to take it forward.
“If I could guarantee the McLoughlin name would still be above the door of the pub in another 155 years, I’d die a happy man.”
The McLoughlin family has always kept their name above the door, and Josie said he is committed to ensuring that it remains there for future generations.
And Heineken has now stepped in to help Josie and his partner Jackie in launching a global search for a successor.
The campaign is calling out to all 88 million Irish descendants worldwide in order to find someone with the McLoughlin name to take over the spot.
Through ads in major cities like New York, Sydney and Buenos Aires, Heineken hopes to find the right person for the job.
To support the new owner, the beer brand is offering a succession package which includes mentorship, business support, and guidance on initial investment to ensure the pub thrives.
For Heineken, they said it is about preserving these beloved institutions that serve as the heart and soul of Irish communities – both at home and abroad.
Mark Noble, marketing manager at Heineken Ireland, said they are committed to helping Josie continue his legacy by finding a successor.
‘LIVING PIECES OF HISTORY’
He said: “When we heard Josie’s story, we just knew we had to do something to help.
“Pubs in Ireland are more than just places to enjoy a drink; they are living pieces of history, places of laughter, song, and kinship.
“With many of these institutions facing uncertain futures, we want to rally the Irish diaspora, inspiring a new generation of pub owners to take on not just a business, but a cultural legacy.
“For those who have longed to reconnect with their Irish heritage, this is more than an investment; it’s a homecoming: the chance to own a piece of Ireland, to pour a pint for old friends and new, and to keep the spirit of the pub alive for generations to come.”
“I have no one to leave the pub to, and I’d resigned myself to looking for a buyer outside the family and seeing my name being lost to history.”
Joseph ‘Josie’ McLoughlin
And if one person with the McLoughlin name takes on the responsibility, the future of McLoughlin’s Bar could be secured for another 155 years.
SOUNDS LIKE SOME OFFER
Set in picturesque location of Achill Sound, McLoughlin’s Bar offers incredible views of the ocean and Slievemore mountain – making it a top spot for both locals and visitors.
The pub has been part of the community for generations, and features a beer garden in the summer, a roaring fire in winter, and traditional live music late into the night.
For any McLoughlins who are eager to take over a historic pub, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
If you have the McLoughlin name and are up for keeping the family legacy alive, visit www.pubsuccession.com to learn more about this opportunity.
The pub has been in the McLaughlin family for four generations[/caption]
