Ronan Keating visits Muff

The village of Muff was entertained with a visit from Ronan Keating last night. Locals and staff alike were allowed to chat and enjoy Ronan and his crew.

Just before 8pm, Claire, manager at The Muff Liquor Homeplace welcomed Ronan and his crew to the premises. Ronan took time and walked around the interior before chatting and allowing photos with customers.

Ronan had been filming in Derry yesterday and has been in the North West this past week. He was very eager himself to return to The Muff Liquor Co. Just over a year ago, himself, Ryan Tubrity and Russell Crowe all arrived in the village as part of the opening day at The Muff Liquor homeplace. A very busy and crowd filled day was had on that occasion.

Last night Ronan blended in with the locals and made his own way around the premises with Claire as the perfect host. The staff were kept busy with cocktail making for both customers and the celebrity crew. Ronan happily posed for photographs and chatted freely. His crew told myself that they were delighted to be in the village and really enjoyed the Muff Liquor experience.

Just before 9pm Ronan and the crew left the premises and went the short drive to

The Treehouse Bar & Restaurant for a much needed dinner after their busy day. Joe and staff there had dinner ready and a very enjoyable meal was had in private and they were able to watch the Golf. Ronan was rather delighted with the Europe win and will no doubt be able to tell where he was when Europe won the Ryder Cup 2025 - defeating the US at Bethpage Black. He was right here in Muff!!

Our wee village is very special to all of us, and now thanks to great businesses in the village, it's becoming special to the world.

GMcC

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