Punk rockers, placards and pints: Armagh’s ‘Honest Berny’ spills the tea on life at Rafferty’s Bar

Punk rockers, placards and pints: Armagh’s ‘Honest Berny’ spills the tea on life at Rafferty’s Bar

Every pub has its stories. They tend to be steeped in history, folklore and tradition. Especially in the Orchard county where you’re likely to hear of outlaws and bandits, shebeens and creaky floorboards at night! Then there are pubs like Rafferty’s Bar on Thomas Street, Armagh. For therein, you’re likely to be met by proprietor, Berny Rafferty, who has as many stories as you’re willing to hear. Few are quite what you’d expect! Berny has been at…