Ryans, Walshes, and Smyths. They're the most popular Irish pub names, following the convention of a pub being named after the owner. But there are some in the annals of Irish pub history that bucked the trend and didn't follow the well beaten path.

In this episode we explore the strangely named 'Ye Olde Grinding Young' on Clanbrassil Street, 'The Three Jolly Topers' near the Tolka and the interesting origin of 'Rody Bolands' in Rathmines.

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