Warrnambool’s first Irish-themed pub is turning 21.

The Liebig Street haunt, named after the Seanchai Dundork in Ireland, was the brainchild of mates Roger Fitzgerald and Greg Kelly.

First opening its doors on Warrnambool Show day October 1997, the pub’s interior was a collection of bric-a-brac sourced directly from the pair’s ‘boy’s trip to Ireland’.

The venue has since added an upstairs function space and extended its weekend opening hours to 3am, 

Current owners Matthew “Floss” McMahon and Josh O’Dowd have worked tirelessly to attract a regular crowd, introducing mid-week activities and themed-night events.

The duo are hoping Saturday’s birthday celebrations will attract former staff, family and drinkers to return and share an Irish tale or two until the wee hours.

Theatre: The Port Fairy Theatre Group are presenting HAM-LITE at the town’s Lecture Hall from Thursday to Saturday at 8pm and on Sunday at 2pm.

Crossley: St Brigid’s Hall will be home to 15 Minutes of Fame on Friday from 7.30pm, dinner for sale from 6pm. BYO drinks and glasses.

Gig: Jessica Skye: The Last Coach, 8-11pm

Fundraiser: A 24-hour shear-a-thon will be held between Roger and Corey Mifsud as a fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy on Friday. The event starts at 5pm at the Warrnambool showgrounds.

Open: Mansion Narrapumelap open days Narrapumelap Rd Wickliffe 10.30am to 5.30pm.

Loft: Soul sister Kylie Auldist who has supported the likes of Robbie Williams is performing at the Loft in Warrnambool on Saturday night from 8pm.

Speedway: Allansford Premier Speedway is presenting Junior Sedans, juniors gates open at 4.00pm

Byaduk:  The annual Byaduk Spring Show is on Saturday at the Byaduk Hall.

Show: Port Fairy show, Port Fairy showgrounds Port Fairy-Macarthur Rd, from 9am.

Mortlake:  Cup, Mortlake Racing Club 160 Connewarren Lane, Mortlake VIC 3272, gates open 11am

Irish: Warrnambool’s first Irish pub The Seanchai is celebrating its 21^st birthday from 7pm.

Gigs:  Koroit Pub Singers Sweet Caroline are performing at Mickey Bourke’s Koroit Hotel, 3-5pm. All welcome to join this community singing group – no experience or skill required. Disco Rockers, Hotel Warrnambool, 3pm Dave Burgess, Warrnambool Bowls Club, 4-7pm

Portland: Portland’s Upwelling Festival begins on Saturday at 7.30am with a blessing of the fleet at the Trawler Wharf and features an array of activities including marine displays, market stalls, sailing, whale boat races, and live music until 5pm.

Kids: The Warrnambool Tri Club is hosting the Killarney Kids Triathlon at Killarney Beach from 3pm. Various distances and age categories apply.

Bikes: Warrnambool Mountain Bike Club TP180, Thunder Point MTB race, 11am start. 

Film: ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ will be screened at Warrnambool’s Capitol Cinema from 6.30pm on Sunday. The screening is thanks to Relay for Life Group Warrnambool. Proceeds will go to South West Healthcare’s Bipolar Plasma Resection System. 

Crossley: Our Lady Help of Christians Parish are hosting a morning coffee party in aid of raising funds for the Good Samaritan Sisters’ Mission in Australia, The Philippines, Kiribati, Japan and East Timor. The event will be held at St Brigid’s Hall in Crossley from 10am.

Gig: John Hudson Guest Session: Hotel Warrnambool, 8pm