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Joe Watty’s is the most famous pub on Inis Mór.
Located in Kilronan village and only a short walk from the pier you can’t visit the Aran Islands without calling in to this institution. Great food, music and craic all year round.
The Competition.
This is a Limerick competition and the prize will go to the best (Independently judged) Limerick. How to write a Limerick? Click Here.
Your entry must be a Limerick about “Joe Watty” or “Joe Watty’s”
Enter your Limerick only in the comment box below. Put your name in the name area only and not in the comment box.
Entry can be in Irish or English only.
All inquiries to: info@aranisland.info
The Prize is for 2 people.
- Transport to and from Inis Mór by ferry from Doolin or Rossaveal or by Air with Aer Arann Islands from Inverin. (Ferry and Flight info).
- 1 Night Bed and Breakfast accommodation in a Failte ireland approved B&B.
- Inis Mór tour by Bus, Pony and Trap or Bicycle Hire.
- Dinner in the famous Joe Watty’s.
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WINNER ANNOUNCED HERE
- Prize to be used by September 30th 2011.
- Prize can be transferred if you won’t be in Ireland.
The best (or any) Limericks may appear on our Facebook page and may be available to view in Joe Watty’s bar and restaurant.
So get thinking.
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I enjoyed them all, but the scansion in many of them left something to be desired.
I’m too late to enter now, but just for fun here is my effort:
In the Ti late one night of Joe Watty,
a Yank asked our genial host what he
could do once he knew
how the poitin to brew,
but he only said, “It would be naughty!”
Looking forward to seeing who wins!
G K
There’s a few islands drifting at sea
With locals friendly as can be
A pint in Joe Watty’s
with gents and some hotties
on the island that’s named after me!
See Joe Wattys, not far from the Quay
For lunch or a fine cup of ” Tae”.
The music and craic
will stop you going back
and give you time for a roll in the hay.
Some facts about a pub called Joe Watty’s-
It’s always quite filled up with bodies!
Mighty Craic to be had,
Listen to some great Trad,
And swap all your troubles for jollies!
“Joe Watty’s is the best” they say;
That pub on an island in Galway bay.
His pints are delicious
The stew is nutritious
And the sessions will make you scream “Way Hey!”
There’s three little rocks off the Emerald Isle
where the folks they do party with passion & style
they all go potty, to get to Joe Watty’s
to eat and to drink for a while.
Visit Joe Wattys bar on Inishmore
Mingle with the locals who beat a path to his door
You’ll enjoy great food, music and mighty craic
Once experienced, you will want to come back
And revive the taste of Guinness they skilfully pour.
I was once on the islands off the coast of the west,
where I met with a girl who’d a maximus chest
I thought I was onto a winner
so I chanced for to take her for dinner
so we went to Joe Watty’s
I thought it was best.
I heard of Joe watty’s one day
It’s a pub and a restaurant they say
So I went to Inis Mór
To check out the score
Ar fheabhas is all I can say
As gaeilge no bearla it still means same
Sure everyone knows Joe Watty’s name
Failte there for every divil and dog
That enters in rain sunshine or fog
Not just local but international fame
When you first set your foot in Kilronan
Make sure that you visit the ruins
But Joe Watty’s pub
Will complete that first thirst
Beware for you’ll love being ruined
“There once was a pub called Joe Watty’s
where drinking pints made us all dotty,
we talked and we sang
till the doorbell rang
and the fright sent us running for the potty!”
Joe Watty’s pints are unbelievable;
So damn good, it’s just unconceivable
Craic agus ceol
Iasc nó feoil?
Whatever your choice, the place is unbeatable!
Tá bialann Joe Watty’s san Árann;
Le craic agus caint sa teach freisin;
Tá an pionta den scoth
Oh, níos fearr ná go maith
Mar gan dabht when you’re done there’s a session!
Joe Watty’s pub’s always hoppin’.
Craic agus ceol, without stoppin’.
Try something new-
Maybe Joe’s Irish stew
Then head off for some nice sweater shoppin’!
I’ve never been to Joes,
But I really want to go,
We’ll have whiskey and gin,
If this prize I do win,
Sure the craic will be mighty and bold!
The welcome at Joe Watty’s was mighty hearty
For my recent mad hen party
The food was great and the drink flowed
I don’t know how much is owed.
All that was missing was a stripper called Marty
The Inis Mor pub of Joe Watty,
Is where the locals survey tourist tottie,
If the night it is cold,
You might be so bold.
To hope to hook up with a hottie
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ID love to go to Joe Wattys,Inis Mor is the place I do here,great crack and great beer,I would love to hear,from Watty Id won it Oh what a big cheer.
Jo Watty’s pub on Inis Mor
Has a well worn path to the door
The craic, beer and food
are exceedingly good
You’ll soon be back there for more
There is a young Bar called Joe Watty’s,
Who sells lots of things like hot toddys,
Inis Mor it is based,
Tourists enter with haste,
To be served by a staff full of Hotties!!
Joe Wattys of Inis More,
Has food, drink & craic galore,
With great music all year,
And a garden for beer,
What a place to simply adore!
If your going to Aran one thing you should know
Its off to Joe Watty,s you,ll have to go,
For the sea Breeze and the Aran Air, will put a hunger on you thats hard to bare.
A harty meal and a drink or two, is the only thing to make you anew
So get to Joe Watty,s as fast as you can, Joe Watty for sure is your Aran man
I did hear some visitors a moanin’,
About the clouds, rain and mist in Kilronan,
But Joe Watty’s has ways
To bring bright, sunny days
and temperatures Arizonan
Joe Watty’s its my favourate place
where the craic will put a smile on your face
he is now up on facebook time out & twitter
he has come a long way with his new profile picture
credit to you joe your pub is just ace cant wait to go back to this wonderfull place
Coming to your table offered in remembrance,
as we were told to do to remember Joe Watty’s endless grace,
Food from Joe Watty’s in Kilronan ,of the field and of the vine,
that we would ever be fed; life giving food of all that we ever need.
There’s a place in Kilronan i know,Joe Wattys the name on the door.for a pint and fine grub i’m a bit of a gulg,tis there i am bound for i’m sure.
Joe Watty’s is the Number one pub.
For craic, caint ceoil, and, grub.
Its on the beautiful Inis Mor.
A piece of Irish magic to explore.
So dont hesitate to Watty’s door.
On Inis Mór there’s the mighty Joe Watty,
And a Limerick competition about he,
Cian Ó Tuathaláin wants to win it,
But i think he should bin it,
Cos i’m winning the prize and not he!
Joe Watty’s is on my mind,
His pints aren’t far behind…
The ceol will be mighty;
The craic there is nighlty
And the food there is one of a kind!
Go to Joe Wattys and sample the craic
For there’s nothing that it might lack
Once inside the door
You’ll have fun galore
Go once and you’ll want to come back
There’s a pub in Kilronan called Joe Watty’s
Where the music and locals are mighty
Come in and sit down
Is their welcoming sound
No wonder Joe Watty’s is almighty!
Let’s go for the night to Joe Watty’s
For the ceol agus craic and hot toddies
The old Irish stew,
There’s a session or two,
And a pint with your butter an prátaí’s!
There once was a man called Joe Watty
Who some say resembled John Gotti
But a gangster he’s not
Coz in case you forgot
Old Joe has never been naughty
There once was a young-man from Aran
Who met a young lady call Karen
“And your-name?” says she
“Is Joe Watty” says he
And I own the bar that you are-in
Joe Watty’s has the best stout;
The best craic in Aran- without doubt.
The sessions are unbeatable,
The food – oh so eatable,
To Joe Watty’s, we’ll all go out!
I go to Joe Watty’s pub;
Kilronan’s best food hub
Cause the music’s nightly
And the craic is mighty,
Come along and join the club!
Joe Watty, you marvellous chap
You give me beer until I nap.
Kilronan’s hero you are-
Legendary is your bar!
Oh Joe Watty, turn on your tap!
Where can I have the craic?
In Joe Watty’s, you might say back.
The pub with great food,
It’ll put you in a good mood;
Leave you drinking til you hit the sack!
Joe Watty opened a bar,
Welcoming those from afar.
It was quite the success,
His beer is the best!
And now he is Kilronan’s star!
Feicim pionta mhóir donn láidir,
Tá sé clúdach le craic agus spleodar
I Tí Joe Watty’s, síos in Árainn
By Dad, tá na cailíní ansin go hálainn
Beidh mé ar ais, páirteach leis an ghliondar!
I Joe Watty’s a bhíos fadó
Im’ shuí ar mo shámhín shó
‘S tháinig mo dhuine
Gan ainm gan shloinne
‘s dúirt were u heeerr
Longh Aghooo!!!
A place where I’m tasting great beer?
A nice break, but it’s somewhere near?
Somewhere perfect, it’ll welcome you
Throw in great music; and a session or two
It has to be Joe Watty’s, in Kilronan Pier.
It’s to Kilronan that I go
When life is hectic, and annoyingly so.
But in Joe Watty’s, I can have the craic;
Drink my beer and sit right back!
You should come to Joe Watty’s also
There’s a mighty pub in Inishmore,
With flowing drinks and an open door.
Joe Watty’s pints are never bad,
Believe me lads, the craic is had!
You won’t leave til you hit the floor!
Joe Watty’s.
On the island of old Inis Mor
Lies a pub that was famous before
Vodka shots and pink drinks
it’s JOE WATTY’S, me thinks,
make a visit, you’ll go back for sure.
there ,s a man called joe watty ,who is a little hottey,bed and breakfast for all ,if you dont work in the dail, your moneys just as good after all.
Come have a drink with the Joe Watty crew
where they have great time for me and for you
A bed and a beer
Quality all year
Just dail 20892
If you’d like to hear a fable
pull a chair up to joe wattys table
With food wine and beer
it ant even dear
With a bed for the light hearted and able
There once was a man called Joe Watty
Who one day went barmy and potty
“I’ll build a pub” he declared
And no effort was spared
Until everyone heard of Tí Wattys
I entered a competition to go see Joe Watty
I hadn’t a clue what to say
I know from the ad what was to be had at the bar and restaurant all day..
The menu looked fine,oh i wish they were mine
I could dine and chill out and feel fine.
Someday i’ll get there and afford the fare
Until then i’ll keep dreaming i say!!
Twas a hetcic night and I needed a cure
So down to Joe Wattys I went for sure
After 10 pints or more I started to come round
Then fell off me stool,pissed me pants hit the ground
But no Guinness I spilt cause i’m a cute whoore……………….
For Guinness and Jamesons flowing
To Joe Watty’s is where ye be going
You’re sure to come back
To enjoy some more craic
And a feeling that’s terrific and glowing!
There once was a man called Joe Watty,
Who was considered a bit of a hottie,
On Inis Mór lives his ‘tí’,
Which we flee to with glee
To eat and drink ’til we go dotty!
Look up for him are here
Look up beyond the
where both bars Wetty
nobody knows
just go on Aran
and each will find
a beautiful beer
drink can
and content will be returned
There is a bar in Kilronan
And whether you’re a local or blow-in
Come in for the food
For the music and mood
Joe Watty’s will end all your moanin
There was a young man called Joe Watty
Who everyone thought was a bit batty
He set up a bar in the isle of inis mor
And it was céad mile fáilte to everyone the crossing the door
If you’re looking for great Irish food
And a relaxed atmosphere to put you in good mood
In Ti Joe Watty’s there’s no finer place
You’ll leave with a smile on your face
A feeling of fulness and a warm sense of gratitude.
At Joe Watty’s trad pub in the West,
The live music sessions are the best,
The great food and the craic,
Will always bring you back,
And the Guinness would put hairs on your chest.
Joe Watty loved that Paul McCartn-ay
“Band on The Run” was his favorite, eh!
His friend’s spell check was broken
Ten points was thus misspoken
So he heard he’d get 10 PINTS a day.
There,s an Island they call Inis Mor.
A short walk from the pier to the door.
Of Joe Watty,s Island bar people come come from near and far.
For good food music craic and much more.
There once was a man called Joe Watty,
Who liked food and drink quite a lotty,
So he opened a bar,
And many’s the jar,
They drink by the door when it’s hottie!
Joe Watty’s is known as a tí,
With ceol agus craic agus spraoi,
Says he to the man,
With a thirst like a van,
“Come in for a nice cup o’ tea!”
There once was a man on an isle,
With a nod and a wink and a smile,
Joe Watty was he,
‘Twas right by the sea,
Where he opened the best pub for miles.
On Aran beach lay a seal with a grin,
Thinking tonight it’s fine drink and some sin,
He slithered and rolled to the door of Joe Wattie,
knocked with his nose honking “I’m here for the totty “.
Smiled Joe “Shave those whiskers and I’ll let you in”.
Come all you Folk from near or afar
and have a drink in Joe Wattys Bar
sing us a song, or dance an old set
for an Irish memory
you will never forget.
Take a trip to Tí Joe Watty’s,
you’ll meet his Nan who is a bit potty,
She loves too much beer,
which makes her feel queer,
putting her hands all over Old Watty!
come on down to joe watty’s for good food and a crack!
with scenic views alongside, sher wat more could ya ask!
with a faboulous bar, and plenty of drink ta go around, you know you want to so head on down!
whether you travel by boat or by air your guaranteed a good time when your in joe wattys care!
One day in a bar called Joe Watty’s
While in front of the fire on me botty
A ghostly vision I saw
Such a fright that I swore
no more Guinness for me just me cotty.
There was a wee girl called Sinead
Of nothing she was afraid
She’d chug the Guinness back
And laugh loud at the Craic
While sittin’ at Joe Watty’s in the shade
To Inis Mór by ferry from Doolin
To visit the village Kilronan
For a meal at Joe Watty’s
And spot me some hotties
Before I lay me down at Ard Einne.
Off to the Islands we went
Me, Me best friend and a tent
Joe Wattys Bar was the Greatest by far
The best Time we ever spent !
If on Inis Mór you don’t want to get dry
To Joe Watty’s bar don’t say goodbye
From old Italy I would get there
To have a drink good as nowhere
And I just swear, that’s not a lie
THERE ONCE WAS A YANK FROM MILWAUKEE
WHO ASKED A NATIVE ”WHAT’S JOE WATTY?”
THE NATIVE REPLIED, ON GUINNESS WAS HIGH,
”THE BEST EVER PUB ON YER NELLY.”
Joe Watty’s bar on the aran isle.
Come for the craic and stay a while.
Its such a splendid little place.
when your on the ferry you’d say weres the race!
While a bit of craic and a pint of black always insures that you will come back.
For a hen party I went to Joe Watty’s bar
But he caters for more he does by far
Live music on nightly there’s never a silence
At Joe Watty’s bar on the Aran Islands
A sea trip to Aran is only complete
If the fine pub ” Joe Wattys” is part of the treat
Its there you will find
Your troubles unwind
With sweet music, a pint and good things to eat !
I’m off to Joe Wattys for great porter and grub
But 1st for me bath and a quick sub a dub dub
Spectacles,testicles,wallet and watch
Now zip up the lad and spray the crotch
So meet me there and give it a rub
If Joe Watty’s was in Nantucket,
The punters could drink from a bucket,
Full of whiskey or gin,
The full of their skin,
They’d drink ’til they needed to chuck it!
Take a trip out to sweet Inis Mór
That’s a place where there’s fun in great store
There, call in to Joe Totty
And go totally potty
With the craic and the music galore.
On a little rock that lies to the west.
There is a pub that is the best.
Surrounded by water and waves of gold.
There is a fortress there that never gets old.
Fom Dublin to Belfast and Limerick to Cork, magic like this can never be caught.
Across our green land the beauty is rich.
But nothing can hold a candle to this.
To the taste of great food that will blow your mind.
This sure is the best place to wine and dine.
The taste of the steak the smell of the chowder
your sure to think you’ve had some fairy dust powder.
When the music gets going
The horn pipes blowing
Not a sad face in the house, everyones glowing
Jumping around and one two threes
Its not a place you ever want to leave
With legs in the air and hands everywhere
A great pint of guiness is never hard to bare
When sunrise appears theres no need to be sad.
We all no we can always come back.
This wonderful place will sure leave you happy.
This is the MAGIC that is Joe Watty’s..
sorry my names brian not bian..oh and the tittle is (The magic that is joe wattys)
When asked a Limerick to pen
Many are called but few are chosen
The number of lines
Gets then ev’ry time
In the Tí Joe Watty Competition
In need of a session or a dance in a set?
Then pop to Joe Watty’s, it’s as good as you’ll get.
They’ll ply you with ale,
Til your bright face turns pale,
And send you home with your biggest smile yet!
Through the Atlantic Ocean we drift
Queasiness hits in our ferry lift
Go dtí an spraoi s’an seó
I Ti Wattys, Joe!
Where, please God, we’ll all get the Shift!
Hi ho hi ho tis off to Ti Joe Watty’s we go
Tis on the furthest Island of the three,
where the craic is great
the music plays late,
tis the best spot that you’ll ever be.
There’s a fab place called Aran Mor
I had never ever been there before
Untill Joe Watty’s I found
When last year I travelled around
And now I want to go back for more!
On Inis Mór if you have a thirst,
Make a beeline to Joe Watty’s first,
A pint in your hand,
You’re feeling just grand,
If not, you’ll be forever cursed!
One night on the lash in Joe Watty’s,
I did spy a nice piece of totty,
Sez I with a glance,
D’you fancy a dance?
Nah, too geeky, baldy and spotty!
Out on the Aran Islands, On Inis Mor
There is a fine pub with an open door,
Where the craic and music will leave you scatty
The finest of food may leave you fatty,
Cad e and Aimn? Ti Joe Watty.
We reach Aran Mor about noon
It isn’t a minute too soon
To Joe wattys we head
to drink and get fed
We emerge to a silvery moon
Its a Landmark Pub thats famous worldwide,
If you never visit it you should be locked up inside,
For the best food,drink and craic by far,
Take the Ferry or Aer Arran to Joe Wattys Bar,
Then hire a bike and have a good auld ride.
Theres no place like Joe Wattys on Inis Mor
Wheres theres always a welcome at the door
With craic agus ceol
plenty of bia agus ol
Until you visit you’ve never lived before
There once was a man Joe Watty
from the crossroads to the seal colony
he built a bar
people came from afar
for Guinness, food and frivolity
there is a bar called Joe Watty’s
where you can get quite potty
the Guinness is black
and so is the craic
as you sit by the fire on your botty
If your looking for good food, drink and craic
so much you won’t want to come back
then head to Joe Watty’s
before you get dotty
from the pier just follow the track
Joe Watty is not from Annacotty
Nor has he ever used a potty
Hes a great man
But hes not in a band
And I hear he has an eye for the totty
Joe Watty was a man.
One day he went to the can.
He ended up very sore.
After an hour with a whore.
Now he’s in love with Dan.
People come from near and from far
To drink at Joe Watty’s bar
So get yourself there
By sea or by air
Cos you’ll never make it by car!