| I spotted this ghostsign in Lahinch over the holidays. It got me thinking as to the word ‘Victualler’. I remember it on some of the older butchers when growing up. When I checking for this blog entry, I learnt and realised. I learnt that a ‘victualler’ was not only a butcher’s shop – as had been my experience. It extended to any shop selling food or drink. I realised that, excluding those in the English Market, O’Flynn’s is the only butchers in the city centre. Olden’s of Liberty Street and Prince’s Street are now part of heritage only. | “victualler or (US) victualer noun, formal 1 a shopkeeper selling food and drink. 2 (in full licensed victualler) Brit a publican licensed to sell food and alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises. 3 a ship carrying supplies for another ship.” “victualler |
 Lahinch, Co Clare |  Bresnan's, English Market |
