If you’ve been fond of a night out and need some inspiration for your newborn, we’ve got you covered.
We all know the people of Ireland are fond of a tipple and some good craic. Thus, the island is home to some incredible nightclubs. With many named after their founders or local celebs, here are ten Irish nightclubs to name your baby after.
Whether you were fond of a night out in your younger years or are just stuck for ideas when it comes to baby names, Irish nightclubs are here to give you some inspiration.
10. Benedicts, Co. Wexford – share a name with a famous actor
This Enniscorthy nightclub is a must-visit for a great night out in the southeast of Ireland.
However, this County Wexford hotspot is not only a great place to hop on the dancefloor. Rather, it’s also one of the best Irish nightclubs to name your baby after.
If you need further convincing that Benedict is a great name for your little one, then let us just remind you of actor Benedict Cumberbatch.
9. Copper Face Jacks, Co. Dublin – a popular Dublin spot
This legendary Dublin nightclub has been a mainstay of the city’s nightlife scene since 1996.
Located on Harcourt Street below the Jackson Court Hotel, this spot popular among people from rural Ireland working in the city. So, if you have fond memories of nights at Copper Face Jacks, then why not name your newborn Jack?
8. Mollys (The Lone Wolf), Co. Limerick – a student favourite
A popular spot among students in the heart of Limerick City, the Lone Wolf Bar, AKA Club Mollys, provides a great name for your little one.
Whether you’re reminiscing on your student days or are just stuck for name ideas, Molly is a great pick!
7. Sister Sara’s, Co. Donegal – a state-of-the-art spot
Sister Sara’s ‘Superpub’ in Letterkenny is a state-of-the-art bar complex offering great food, drinks, and live music. You must add this amazing spot to your list of things to do in Letterkenny.
For the perfect reminder of this County Donegal town, name your baby girl Sara after this modern nightclub.
6. Ollie’s, Co. Antrim – an upscale Northern Irish nightclub
This upscale nightclub located in the heart of Belfast offers the perfect name for your newborn baby.
Located beneath the five-star Merchant Hotel, one of the snazziest 5-star hotels in Ireland, this exclusive nightclub has played host to various celebrities, VIPs, and socialites since its opening and is known as one of the best nightclubs in Belfast.
5. Nora Culligan’s, Co. Clare – a taste of the west of Ireland
Next up on our list of Irish nightclubs to name your baby after is Nora Culligan’s in Ennis, County Clare.
This swanky spot in the west of Ireland is the home of traditional music sessions and live bands. So, if you’re stuck for name ideas for your little girl, Nora is a great option!
4. Nancy Blake’s, Co. Limerick – an Irish pub and late bar
Nancy Blake’s in the heart of Limerick combines a traditional Irish pub with a late bar five nights a week.
This family-run bar is not only is this a Limerick hotspot, but Nancy is also a great name for your little girl.
3. Róisín Dubh, Co. Galway – a gorgeous Irish name
Róisín is a gorgeous Irish name for your little girl that also happens to be the name of a popular Galway nightclub.
Known as “one of the best music and comedy venues in the country”, Róisín Dubh is a favourite venue among locals and tourists alike.
2. The George, Co. Dublin – a historic LGBTQ nightclub
The George in Dublin is the city’s only LGBTQ nightclub and one of the best Irish nightclubs to name your baby after.
Opened in 1985, this bar has always been ahead of its time. The George started life as a gay-owned bar eight years before homosexuality was legalised in Ireland. Today, it is one of the most popular nightclubs in Ireland’s capital city.
1. Lola Montez, Co. Sligo – an inspiring Irish dancer
This over-21 nightclub is County Sligo takes its name from Irish dancer and actress Eliza Rosanna Gilbert, better known as Lola Montez.
Known to be ‘too cool to care’, Lola Montez was a unique and independent woman born in Grange, County Sligo, in 1821. Thus, if you want to name your baby girl after an inspiring Irish woman and not just a nightclub, Lola could be the name for you.
