--Former Boston City Councilor, Albert "Dapper" O'Neil, who probably enjoyed the best nickname bestowed up on a councilor, passed away at age 87. The Globe used many adjectives to describe him, all of which can be freely interpreted, such as "irascible" and "colorful." He opposed desegregation and, in the words of the Globe, "railed against feminists, gays, and immigrants." [Boston Globe] --In a piece from 1997, Yvonne Abraham reflects on Dapper O'Neil's unusual appeal to......

There's something about these little bars. They've got a lot of fight in them and they just won't give in. The Littlest Bar kept on keeping on for months after the initially announced closing date. Tir na nÓg is following suit. First it was February, now it's March. Another month's reprive has been granted and the nÓg will serve up many more pints. There will be another St. Patrick's day to celebrate before the nÓg......

The Littlest Bar shuttered the doors last year after a prolonged closing. What remains in the Littlest spot is a gutted construction site (though you can still see the mirror behind the bar and wood paneling) for a set of upscale condos being constructed at the downtown location. On January 30 Tir na nOg in Somerville will be the latest Irish bar casualty to gentrification in the area. The Brendan Beehan may now be able......

The sad news this weekend was that The Littlest Bar had finally been forced to close it's doors at the current location. After months and months of wait and see it appears the Abbey Group has finally begun the push for action to construct condo's on top of what was once the Littlest footprint. We've been heading every now and again since we heard about the initial threats of closure. Owner Paddy Grace told us......

While Americans are always searching for the biggest of everything, from super-sized meals to SUVs, Bostonist has come to appreciate the little things in life (perhaps that’s what happens when you start living in a tiny apartment). This way of thinking has led Bostonist to appreciate the smallest watering hole in the city, aptly named The Littlest Bar. On St. Patty's day, we told you all to hit up this Irish pub since it's one......

There are a couple things that Bostonist digs about The Littlest Bar. First off, you see the front facade of the place? It is really little, probably about 5 feet and some change. Secondly, its hours run from 8:30 AM to 1:30 AM, so there's no excuse to not get your drink on early. Quentin Tarantino was spotted there the last time he was in town. The bar is located in an area of......