While in the heart of Ringsend today there are just three publichouses, The Oarsman, John Clarke's and the Yacht but in the 18th century, 300 years ago one pub, The Sign of the Highlander had a unique history. It was located at the top of Thorncastle Street at the foot of the bridge where today St. Patrick's Church is located today. The Ringsend Temperance movement had a dramtic effect on the pubs in the area and the Highlander never reopened, instead the houses lay in ruins and were eventually leased to the Catholic Chutch for their house of worship.
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