Seven lost Greater Manchester Irish pubs and bars we'll never drink a Guinness in again

Whether you're a fan of the black stuff or not, there's no doubt it's hard to beat the atmosphere of a great Irish pub.

This is never truer than on St Patrick's Day when drinkers in Greater Manchester turn a shade of green, and not just from one too many glasses of Guinness. Luckily, there are a number of great Irish pubs that Mancunians will have the choice of celebrating in this weekend.

With St Patrick's Day falling pleasingly on a Friday this year, the festivities should be flowing seamlessly well into the weekend. So whether you're out with friends for a big night, or just looking for a quiet night in a cosy snug, Irish pubs are famed for their atmosphere, music and friendliness.

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But although there's plenty of places to enjoy the craic, let's raise a glass to some of our favourite Irish pubs and bars that are sadly no longer with us. Scroll below for a misty-eyed look back at seven Greater Manchester watering holes we've sunk our last pint of Guinness in. Slainté!

One of Manchester's best-loved Irish bars closed for good in 2021, leaving a gaping hole in the city centre. Waxy O'Connor's had been a fixture in The Printworks for almost two decades.

The Irish pub was one of Manchester's most unique bars, a labyrinth of different areas connected by staircases and passages. At its centre was a centuries-old tree, brought over from Ireland to stand as a focal point in the bar.

Branches of the Irish pub chain still remain in London and Glasgow.

The Shamrock was located on Bengal Street in Ancoats. One of