At
the intersection of the Chapel Lane and the Main Street is the Star Public
House. It was originally owned by Foleys, but the Taylor family from Rush (the
family of the present owner) came to Swords about 1898. The Star was burned out
by the Black and Tans during the “Troubles”, with Mrs Taylor being given
three minutes to vacate the premises. The RIC Barracks was next door to the
Star, and it was taken over during the 1916 Rising.
At
the intersection of the Chapel Lane and the Main Street is the Star Public
House. It was originally owned by Foleys, but the Taylor family from Rush (the
family of the present owner) came to Swords about 1898. The Star was burned out
by the Black and Tans during the “Troubles”, with Mrs Taylor being given
three minutes to vacate the premises. The RIC Barracks was next door to the
Star, and it was taken over during the 1916 Rising.