The name of this pub is inspired by nine fervent Irish nationalists who fought for Irish independence in 1848. These men were Thomas Francis Meagher, John Mitchel, Patrick O’Donoghue, Terence Bellew McManus, William O’Brien, Charles Gavan Duffy, John Dillon, Thomas D’Arcy McGee, and Richard O’Gorman. Despite their defeat and exile, their story is one of redemption, with some becoming noted authors and others becoming Civil War heroes.

There are several ways to reach this pub from different points in the New York-New York Hotel & Casino. One way is to take the escalator to the Casino Floor then take the carpeted walking path located across from the front desk. This path will lead you around to the pub just passed The Chocolate Bar. Another way is to take the parking garage hallway towards the Big Apple Coaster and Arcade, then take the escalator on the left down to the Casino Level, and follow the carpeted walking path to the left.

This Irish pub encourages responsible gambling and uses GameSense, a registered trademark of the British Columbia Lottery Corporation. GameSense is used under license by MGM Resorts International, which owns and operates the New York-New York Hotel & Casino where the pub is located.

This is a pub of epic proportions that was built in Ireland and shipped to the heart of Las Vegas. This authentic construction contributes to the pub's reputation as the Best Irish pub on the Las Vegas strip.