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Every good pub needs a place to unburden yourself. At Frank O'Dowd's, it comes in a pint glass.

The Confessional is half Guinness and half Midnight Mass from our friends at Highway 20 Brewing, the Irish classic and a local favorite poured together into one glass. Pull up a stool, order one, and tell us what's on your mind. We won't judge, and the only penance is a second round.

Best enjoyed in one of our cozy Snugs - check us out this weekend at @irishcottagegalena by @frankodowds

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16 days ago

Happy Labor Day, everyone! While you're soaking up the last long weekend of summer, mark your calendars — we're just 10 lucky days away from our Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Frank O'Dowd's!

Consider this your official countdown kickoff: as summer wraps up and we clock back in from the holiday, we'll be gearing up for a taste of March in September — pints of Guinness, Irish tunes, and all the craic you'd expect, six months early.

🍺 Limited-Edition Guinness Glasses! Grab a Frank O'Dowd's embossed Guinness glass for just $35 and get your first Guinness on the house! Quantities are limited, so don't wait — these will go fast.

So enjoy the holiday, take it easy today... because in 10 days, we're celebrating like it's March 17! ☘️

📅 Mark your calendar! September 17-20
📞 Call 1-815-776-0707
🔗 https://www.opentable.com/frank-odowds-irish-pub-and-grill by @frankodowds

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a month ago

☘️ OI NOW, GALENA — SEAMUS HERE, AND I’VE GOT YOUR WEEKEND SORTED! 🍻

Another weekend, another tremendous amount of responsibility deciding how you lot should spend it. Luckily, I’m up to the task. 😏

🎶 THURSDAY | 6–9 PM
Kristina Castaneda kicks things off with live music!

🍻 FRIDAY | 7–10 PM
Hearthfire Duo takes the stage. Grab a pint and settle in!

🎶 SATURDAY | 12–3 PM
Hearthfire Duo is getting the party started early!

💃 SATURDAY | 5–5:30 PM
THE IRISH DANCERS ARE BACK! Come watch them kick up their heels. ☘️

🎶 SATURDAY | 7–10 PM
Hearthfire Duo is BACK for round two. Because apparently once wasn’t enough. 🍻

🎶 SUNDAY | 5–8 PM
Hearthfire Duo closes out the weekend with live music, good craic, and proper pints.

So there ya have it — live music, Irish dancers, great food, cold pints, and ME.
I’ve done the planning. Now all you have to do is show up. 😏☘️

Sláinte! 🍻 by @frankodowds

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2 months ago

☘️ September’s lookin’ grand! 🚚 Our food truck is hittin’ the road all month long, bringin’ good food, good craic, and a wee bit of Irish mischief wherever we go. 🍔🇮🇪

Check the tracker, mark your calendar, and we’ll see ya out there!

Check out our event calendar for any updates:
https://www.theirishcottageboutiquehotel.com/calendar by @frankodowds

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2 months ago

Thursday night at the inimitable @irishcottagegalena @frankodowds !! There are many songs to be sung! See you there in beautiful #galenaillinois

#acoustic #Celtic #folk-tock by @frankodowds

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2 months ago

🎻 LIVE ELECTRIC VIOLIN THIS SATURDAY IN GALENA 🎻

Enjoy Saturday lunch and a pint with Wendy Lynn Markus at Frank O’Dowd’s Irish Pub & Grill!

Wendy brings traditional and contemporary Irish tunes—plus recognizable favorites—alive on a seven-string electric violin.

📍 Frank O’Dowd’s Irish Pub & Grill
📅 Saturday, August 1
⏰ 12:00–3:00 PM
🍀 Drop in for a few tunes or stay for the whole performance. No cover charge!

Perfect for local Galenians or anyone visiting town this weekend. Bring a friend!

#electricviolin #IrishMusic #livemusic #galenaillinois taken in Frank O'Dowds Irish Pub by @frankodowds

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3 months ago

If the walls of Frank O'Dowd's could talk, they'd be beggin' for another pint after the weekend we've got lined up! So pull yourself away from mowin' the lawn, reorganizin' the garage, or pretendin' to enjoy that kale salad, and get yourself to the pub where life actually happens.

🍀 FRIDAY & SATURDAY | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The one and only The Amadans are back, fillin' the pub with Irish classics that'll have you singin' louder with every sip. If you leave without belting out a chorus or two, I'm afraid we'll have to check if you've still got a pulse.

💃 SATURDAY | 3:30 PM & 5:00 PM
The incredible Irish Dancers return to fill the pub with enough toe-tappin', heel-clickin', and impossible footwork to make you wonder if gravity simply gave up. Fair warnin'... you'll be tappin' your own feet before they're finished, and no, I won't judge your attempt. Much.

🎶 SUNDAY | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
And just when you think the weekend couldn't get any better, Meghan Davis returns to close it out in style! She's back with that heavenly voice, smooth guitar, and timeless tunes that'll help you ease into the week ahead. There's no finer way to spend a Sunday evening than with great music, a proper pint, and good company.

So gather your friends, bring your family, order yourself a proper pint, tuck into some hearty Irish fare, and spend the weekend where the music is loud, the laughter is louder, and the craic is always mighty.

I'll be savin' you a seat...
Sláinte!
— Seamus 🍻

#IrishDance #frankodowdsirishpub #frankodowdspubandgrill #livemusic #galenaillinois #EnjoyWithUs #FrankOdowds #irishpub #Cheers taken in Frank O'Dowds Irish Pub by @frankodowds

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3 months ago

Grab a pint on Thursday night @frankodowds @irishcottagegalena !! Music starts at 6pm and it’s going to be a fantastic night!

#galenaillinois
#acoustic
#Celtic
#singersongwriter by @frankodowds

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3 months ago

🍀 Seamus here, and I've got grand news

@frankodowds and @irishcottagegalena are now under the wing of Kinseth Hospitality Companies, but don't ye worry, I'm still on duty and the pints, the food, and the craic are exactly as ye left them.

Have a gander at our weekend schedule: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1E6jfrp7L7/

📍 9853 U.S. Highway 20 W, Galena, IL
🔗 https://www.theirishcottageboutiquehotel.com/pub-grill by @frankodowds

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4 months ago

☘️ If you’re visiting Galena during the Bicentennial, stop in and celebrate with us at Frank O’Dowd’s.

The Galena Bicentennial is a year-long celebration with events throughout the seasons, including festivals, reenactments, live music, races, and community celebrations. One of the biggest events of the year will be the Bicentennial Corn Boil and Music Festival on August 29, along with the official birthday celebration on December 27.

🗓️ Learn more about the full event schedule at www.galena2026.org

#GalenaBicentennial #FrankODowds #VisitGalena #GalenaFood #GalenaIL taken in Frank O'Dowds Irish Pub by @frankodowds

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6 months ago

Happy Easter! 🐣
We’re open regular hours today—come celebrate with us at Frank O’Dowd’s.
🍽️ View the Menu: link in bio

#FrankODowds #GalenaIL #HappyEaster #IrishPubLife #EatLocal by @frankodowds

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6 months ago

A twist on a classic, done the Irish way. 🍨

Bailey’s Irish Cream, draft root beer, and French vanilla ice cream come together for a float that’s part dessert, part nightcap.

🔹 Make your reservation: 📞 (815) 776-0707
🔹 View the menu & plan your visit: Link in bio

#FrankODowds #IrishPub #GalenaDining #Baileys #PubLife by @frankodowds

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7 months ago