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The Old Forge 022 492 2120

Friends of my aunt Beryl, who live semi-permanently in the quaint West Coast town of Darling, recommended we pay a visit to The Old Forge on a recent weekend trip.

Owned by English couple Derek and Nina Poole, the bar and restaurant building has been lovingly restored by

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