The name Irby is believed to be of Viking origin, meaning; "the settlement of the Irish" Other nearby towns and villages with the Viking "by" suffix in their name include Frankby, Greasby and Pensby.

A reference to the existence of a mill at Irby was made in a rental agreement of 1431, whereby tenants were expected to "...grind at Irby Mill to the 16th measure." This referred to the miller receiving this amount in flour as a toll.

This original wooden structure was replaced by a post mill in the early 18th century. After being disused since about 1878 and in a very dilapidated condition, the mill was demolished in 1898. It was the last post mill of its kind on the Wirral. The demolition work was carried out by unskilled labour hired by the miller.

They removed the brick base first, resulting in the whole structure crashing to the ground. The Irby Mill public house, which opened for business in 1980, stands adjacent to the site in a building formerly known as Irby Mill Cottage.

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