A brief History of your surroundings

In 1702, The Deadmans Inn, then known as Murrays, began serving the public.

The Deadmans Inn gained it's name one evening in November 1798 as the Lord Norbury was being driven home to Clane by Stage-coach. He had spent the day sentencing insurgents to prison and was infamous as the Hanging Judge who had sentenced Robert Emmett. Palmerstown was the first stop en-route, a place to change horses if the became lame. Drivers and helpers also used this rest to take refreshments such as bread and ale.

That night, the driver of Norburys coach wanted to let his helper off, as he was ill. As the coach slowed down at the Palmerstown stop, Norbury asked the driver why he was stopping. The driver informed the Lord of this helpers condition. "Move!", the Justice roared, "or I will have ye flogged and hanged". The driver kept going and as they passed Murrays Inn, the helper fell from the coach which continued on it's way without stopping. When found by the locals, the helper was dead.

He was laid out at the inn and the locals met yo arrange his burial. After an RIC inquest, the coroners verdict was death by mis-adventure.

The man, in reality, had died of exposure. From that day forth, we have been known as "The Deadmans Inn"

Today, the Deadmans Inn is a very popular meeting point for customers to enjoy a pleasant and friendly stay, with good food and drink available. With both carvery and evening menus available, we provide an excellent selection of fine foods throughout the day.

Our spacious pub provides an ideal setting, whatever your needs. Popular with a good mix of clientele, we provide a pleasant and friendly atmosphere allowing our customers to relax and enjoy their stay, however long. We look forward to welcoming you soon.