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The Manhattan will live on in the memory of GAA generations

The Manhattan cafe was an essential part of the long post-mortem that every big match is owed.

The old Manhattan Cafe on Richmond Road, Dublin. Photo: Laura Hutton/The Irish Times

Fri, 08 Mar, 2024 - 14:39

Paul Rouse is an historian, author, broadcaster… and former Offaly football boss. He specialises in sport and Irish culture.

The Manhattan is no more.

The late night cafe stood for many years at Kelly’s Corner where Adelaide Road, Harcourt Road and Richmond Street South meet on the southside of Dublin.

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