stag weekend

Time Now Please wrote: »

Come back and tell us how you got on!, my experience of Mullingar is stepping over teeny-boppers on the footpaths who were twisted out of their trees with alcohol or whatever else they get their hands on, and believe me anything can be got in Mullingar, I have been in pubs and clubs in the town and have been set upon on a few occasions, and believe me I was minding my own business at the time.

As for the local chippers in the town, they are a 'no go area' when the clubs finish up, look what happened to that guy from Leitrim who was murdered in Mullingar town, He didn't go looking for a fight but got set upon by a few local scum bags just for the fun of it, it's a kip of a town full of ethnic minorities who have no respect for law and order, Athlone by far is a better town, but at then end of the day the decision is yours.

Jaysus nothing like putting a downer on the lads.

I'm from Newry but have lived in Mullingar for the last few years and i can tell you its no more dangerous. The chippers are grand i have been in them all at chucking out time and yes you get a few spanners falling about the place but i don't think they will intimidate a group of 15 lads. Ever been to Friar Tucks at 2 in the morning? None of the places in mullingar are any worse.

The pubs are grand a few good spots with a bit of music. Yes there is a fair few young ones floating about but that seems to be the case everywhere, they are the only ones with any money.

Its a pretty typical town really nothing thats going to blow your mind but you could happily pass a day or two.

Good man. If you need any more advice on accommodation or anything for Mullingar.

athlonelad wrote: »

There seems to always be an Athlone VS Mullingar thing here on boards. I wouldn't pay much attention to the naysayers. Mullingar is a fine town with some great spots. Enjoy

It ain't only on boards

Time Now Please wrote: »

Reggie, you are correct in some respects when you say that I could be describing any town in Ireland in my last post, however there is an element in Mullingar who are hell bent on causing trouble, and if you are a 'blow in' for the weekend then you have no chance, as I said look what happened to that guy from Leitrim, as for that animal who raped those kids in Athlone, justice has been served and hopefully he won't see the light of day for a long time to come. Mullingar is simply not a safe place to be in either night or day.

Even the local cemetery isn't sacred anymore, there was a full scale riot there last year on cemetery Sunday, not to mention Irelands Olympian boxer who got both his legs broken in his own home.

Ah your being a bit melodramatic here now. I am a blow in as i've stated before. Even more obvious with my Nordie accent. The guy from Leitrim was a tragic event and one that has happened in other parts of the country. But to believe that tubes that go around starting fights and throwing punches is a Mullingar thing is unreal. How is it not safe night or day? You'd swear it was downtown fallujah.

Again the Riot at cemetery Sunday was repeated a few weeks later in another town. (Same crowd of people) and to be honest most of them came to Mullingar cemetery from other places (I was there on the day).

And as for the Olympian; you suggest not to go near Mullingar if you are a blow in and then you say how unsafe it is for locals! The same crowd that were involved with the Cemetery were responsible there and they don't mix in the pubs and clubs of the town so shouldn't come in contact with people on a weekend. And is there a town in Ireland without them??

Whatever happened you in Mullingar is one thing but to throw the chip on your shoulder around at other people is a bit sad.

What if this crowd were looking to go to Dublin for the weekend? Would you be listing all the beatings and murders that have happened in Dublin over the last 5 years?

Gokei wrote: »

I'd guess you may as well be taking to the wall. I've a sister with that attitude, hasn't gone out in years in case something happens to her. She has a 16yr old now and won't let her out either.. Some folk just have the fear..

On the topic of Mullingar, tis a grand town for lad pints. Had many a boozy Saturday with no probs..

For everyone with a fight story, there's hundreds without..

Ah sure you cant suit everyone! It is a grand spot for a few pints. Couple of nice quiet spots as well but i don't think thats what a stag party will be looking for.

martin1 wrote: »

Guys let’s not turn this into yet another Athlone v Mullingar squabble.

While it is true that Athlone has become a very popular destination for those dreadful hen and stag parties, I am equally sure that Mullingar does not deserve its woeful reputation as a rough, uncouth and downright dangerous place to socialise.

Athlones popularity is due mainly to its central location in the transport network, and a small but vibrant left bank area in which there are half a dozen pubs and restaurants, all with music, compete to attract these parties at weekends. Which means that the girls with their high heels don’t have to walk very far between venues and the stags…………………..well they can just fall from one pub to another without fear of being set upon and beaten up.

Combine that with specialist boat trips on the Shannon providing any type of music you like, all operating out of the same area, and you have a pretty cool set up for these parties.

So lets stop running down Mullingar. It cant really be as bad as people are saying..........can it ?????????????

i have to say i don't really care for Mullingar in general but its not the ghetto that some people would make it out to be. as if no other town has drugs or crime. I have been to athlone a fair few times and i cant say i care anymore for it but it does have a water front.

for me its not Mullingar v Athlone its simply giving some perspective to a story from someone who obviously has some agenda.

DeeJunFan wrote: »

Cafferys

Or the crossbar

patsy sally wrote: »

right i said i would come on after the weekend stay in mullingar and give my opinions,we visited a lot of pubs dannys the crossbar dolans
clarkes caseys greville arms newbury annebrook hotels and plenty more aswell,and i didnt see or have any bother in any of these places,we walked around the town at night went to take aways and not a problem either,at times might of been only 2 of us together still not a problem,as in any town will always come across people drunk and falling over on roads and foothpaths but thats the norm in any town,we walked from town to greyhound stadium and back saturday night no problems again,a few of the group were a bit nervous about going up because had heard the town was rough,but said yesterday evening that it wasnt any worst than any town,all in all didnt have any problems within the main parts of the town at all,maybe the outskirts of the town are rough but i cant comment on that as we stayed within the main part of the town,have to say i enjoyed the couple nights stay up there as did all the lads and would visit again no bother..

Good to hear