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McGillin's Voted One Of The Best Irish Bars In The Country

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – IrishCentral.com has bestowed an honor on Philadelphia's oldest continually operating tavern.

According to the national Irish-American publication, McGillin's was voted among the top Irish pubs in America for "craic, music and tradition."

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The list of 10 bars nationwide included picks everywhere from Boston and Chicago to Georgia and Texas.

And in case you were wondering, "craic" is a Gaelic word that's pronounced like "crack." It has no literal translation but means a combination of fun, good conversation and a good laugh.

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