Michael J McLoughlin, General Merchant, aka ‘Peddler Mac’ – a century of hostelry tradition along the River Shannon

Peddler Mac’s is a classical Irish pub which stands prominently on Church Street, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Peddler Mac’s gives expression to a long family hostelry tradition of over four generations, which was introduced by Michael J McLoughlin. Michael, who was affectionately referred to as ‘Peddler Mac’, opened McLoughlin’s public house in the scenic village of Effrinagh in Co. Leitrim.