Locals celebrate as Kerry community group wins bid to take over village pub

Originally opened in 1989, the  Inny Tavern has been operating in Cilín Liath for around 36 years

Humphrey Ó Conchuir and Noreen Uí Chonchuir from the Inny Tavern enjoy a drink with locals Jacinta Sheehan, Dan Sheehan, Eileen O'Shea, Mary Anne Uí Chathasaigh, Angela Hallissey, Patie O'Sullivan, Mary O'Connor, Sean Farley, Eimear Ní Mhurchú. as they call it quits after 29 years. Picture: Alan Landers

Punters from one of Ireland’s most remote pubs are celebrating victory after a months-long battle to save their beloved local.

Many had feared it would be last orders for the Inny Tavern (Tábhairne na hÚine) in Dromaid, after the pub's owners Humphrey Ó Conchuir and Noreen Uí Chonchuir made the difficult decision to retire.