Irish Times

Twenty years ago an adventurous Irishman from Co. Galway arrived in Brookfield to look at a closed down pizza parlor, south of the tracks across from the BNSF Chicago to Aurora Metra station. Martin Cosgrave who owned the popular pub “Molly Malone’s” in Oak Lawn at the time was impressed by the building and location, but uncertain about the prospect of opening an Irish bar in an area, that at that time had a relatively small Irish community. However he signed on the dotted line, and so began the journey that has made The Irish Times the most beloved Irish bar and restaurant in the western suburbs.