Regular patron Tim O'Riordan was the first person served by proprietors (his son) Anthony and Catherine O'Riordan at the landmark Cork bar when they took over 27 years ago. The two pound coins he used that day are cellotaped to the wall behind the bar. Tim O'Riordan pictured with friends Pete and Pam Otter. Pic: Larry Cummins. Dan Lowrey's Bar, MacCurtain Street, Cork City is changing hands today Sunday 27th February 2022.