Cream rises to the top in Guinness final

LIKE the cream on a good pint, Martin O’Connor’s bartending skills came out on top yesterday.

Martin of The Silver Dollar Bar, Newcastle West, Co Limerick, was crowned Guinness Best Bartender in Ireland at the grand final in Dublin.

Martin was praised by the judges for his quick wit, charisma and excellent pint pouring skills. Four top bartenders reached the grand final. The atmosphere was extremely tense in the Guinness Storehouse, where the grand finalists gathered to battle it out for the coveted title.