Northern Ireland

Remembering Tom Slevin: Gentleman Belfast publican brightened city’s darkest days

Tyrone-born publican ran bars on Falls Road and city centre and is remembered for his wise counsel and generous nature

Publican Tom Slevin at the door of his Albert Street pub The Old House bar in 1974. The bar typical of Falls Road bars of the day is surrounded by Aluminium drums filled with cement to stop car bombs getting too close and high wire mesh to prevent hand grenades being flung from passing cars. PICTURE: BRENDAN MURPHY
Tom Slevin at the door of his Albert Street pub The Old House in 1974. Typical of Falls Road bars of the day, it was surrounded by metal drums filled with cement to stop car bombs getting too close and high wire mesh to prevent hand grenades being flung from passing cars. PICTURE: BRENDAN MURPHY