On Saturday, a large, successful World Cup 2010 event was held at Claddagh Irish Pub in the Brewery District where an estimated 2500-3000 people showed up. The doors opened early, a large outdoor viewing area was erected and an extra beer truck was parked outside to accommodate the larger-than-expected crowd.

According to Patrick Guldan, author of “An American Game” soccer blog, this event has resulted in the exodus of well-liked Claddagh General Manager Craig McConville after public beratement by corporate management. To read Patrick’s full blog post about the event, click here: “Claddagh: Ruining a Good Thing (As We Know It)“.

Update (June 15th) – Part II: The Grisly Details.