Popular Athy pub wins digital innovation award
Members of the Clancy's team Caoimhe Groarke, Lucy Pittman and Larry Connell
BELOVED Athy pub, Clancy’s, announced that they have won the regional award for best digital innovators 2025 in the Irish Pub Awards.
The Irish Pub awards are known for celebrating excellence and innovation in the pub sector in Ireland.
The digital innovator award recognises pubs that have successfully used social media, digital content and website design to strengthen their engagement with customers and build a loyal following.
The award looks for pubs that have gone “above and beyond” to establish a strong social media presence.
Clancy’s was delighted to receive the award.
They took to social media to share the news and said: “Clancy’s has been named Regional Winners in the Best Digital Innovator category at the Irish Pub Awards 2025 — and honestly, we couldn’t be more thrilled!
“We feel incredibly fortunate to be among such stellar company! A massive shoutout to our dedicated team who pour their hearts into everything we do — behind the bar and online.”
“This is a great reminder that a bit of hard work and creativity really does pay off. Huge thanks to our brilliant customers who keep the good vibes going and the bar buzzing every day.
"We’re absolutely chuffed to bits and can’t wait to keep sharing the craic with all of you!”
The overall Irish Pub Awards category winners for 2025 will be announced at a special black-tie event and gala dinner in The Mansion House, Dublin on November 12.
