Post your 80's and 90's North East moments

Dingatron

Arising from some banter in the Places to eat in Louth ! thread it was suggested that a seperate thread be started for those 80's and 90's moments. I'll start it off with a few Pubs I used to frequent in Drogheda in the 80's and 90's.

Here's some for ya for starters. Do you remember?
Bubbles (Now Star)

Fantasy Gardens (The Europa Hotel I think?)

The Boxing Club (Long gone now part of the Hay Market Development)

The Linen Hall (Long gone now part of the Hay Market Development) I bought a brick there once

The White Horse Hotel (The West Court Hotel) I had my first ever (under-age) pint in there

The Abbey Tavern Tassels (?)

Lucianos (The Boyne Valley Hotel)

The Nook

The (old) Cellars

The Horse and Hound (Redz I think?)

Old Redz

Benny's ??? (O'Sheas)

????????? (The Mariner)

Thee Place (Europa??????)

Goodfellows (Storm) Met Mrs.Dingatron there Classy joint.

Old Clarke's (Clarkes)


Plenty more I'm sure if people can fill in the blanks and tell us all your tales?

Ruu_Old

Not much here really as I just stuck to the one spot mostly in Oldcastle (middle o' nowhere in Meath). Naper Arms Hotel (the dishco part of it was Hunters Night Club and then changed to the Tunnel). Tony Fenton was a resident for quite a while!

Puddles

Yeah, do you remeber the subway, underneath the Central and I loved the (old) cellar bar. They were great days.
I used to go to the Swan Inn when there was rock bands playing and sometimes to the monday club in Goodfellows.
Those were the days....sigh!

sudzs

Yes! I remember the Subway! It always seemed to be jammed! Were there lots of mirrors down there?? And a DJ in a box??? Memory is a bit hazy and fugged!

And The Cellers, wasn't that downstairs in the pub across the road from McPhails?

And what about the Rugby Club? Though didn't got here too often, it was a bit of a walk!

event

roosters on a sunday night

sudzs

event wrote:

roosters on a sunday night

Where was Roosters??

Dingatron

Was in the Subway a few times. A lot of the Boxing club crowd hung out there AFAIR. Ah memories. Can anyone fill in any of the blanks from above as its all a bit hazy lol? Never heard of Roosters.

event

it was the crowing cock in kilsaran

pretty much anyone from around the area of dunleer, dromin, togher etc al went.

was the place to be until you were 19

was class at teh time

Puddles

Roosters would have been too far from Drogheda. The subway was covered in mirrors alright and the DJ was in a small box. There used to be a resident DJ there. Can't remember his name. It was smoky so the haziness isn't a foggy memory. It was a very open minded place for its time with all kinds of people down ther including a fair gay element. I thought it was a great place. It was over 21's at the time.:cool:

DMC

Flix!

Kaylee

I vaguely remember the Subway, me and my mate tried to get a drink there once when we were (waaay) underage, we battle through the crowd to the bar and she shouts for... 2 Martinis (?!) - she always had ideas about herself - needless to say we were politely told to leave.

I went to student discos in Lucianos, everytime I smell that Elnet (sp?) hairspray it brings me back to standing in that queue. Hated that place though cos my friend was always asked up to dance by about 15 boys and I never got asked up... I look a lot better these days... honestly (learnt to make the best of my assets - I'm competitive like that ).

I remember seeing a few bands in The Boxing Club - The Stunning was one I think, can't remember too many details... one of the ladies toilets didn't have a door.

I had a horrible family experience in the White Horse when I was about 13, my parents were discussing separating, less said about that the better (they stayed together anyways).

My brother used to go into Tassle's in his school uniform and get served drink - classy joint. I remember Mrs. Clarke in Clarke's - she took no prisoners.

Just realised that some of my memories are a bit tragic - ahhh the pains of growing up (must make that appointment for counselling one of these days )

I do remember the old Cellars, walking in there with this guy I was crazy about and hearing Pearl Jam 'Alive' for the first time... blew me away. They really wrecked the Cellars with that redesign IMO.

MOTHERTRUCKER

Ah The Linen hall. That was some kip, i think all underaged people drank there.

And as for the subway, now that brings back memories. I could go out on the lash for 10 pound. And a chipper from Genoa (Shop st) and a taxi home. Was it just me or did we drink a hell of alot more back then?

Roosters was only popular in the 90's for a while, think the place is closed now.

The horse and hound (Redz) has gone through some transformations in the last 20 years. They made a meal out of it in the end
Bring back the old Redz. Because O Sheas is full of school kids and pervs.

I find myself drinking in clarkes more recently.
sings theme from cheers: where every-body knows your na - me
Gardai that is :cool:

Irjudge1

Man Friday's before it became Fusion with its authentic straw roof on the bar. By 3:00am you'd swear you were in Hawaii if it wasn't for the sticky floor.

Benny Flanagan's now the Mariner great for under age drinking because of the pool room hidden away in the back.

I loved the train in the Linen Hall which ran around the wall. Saw Brendan O'Carroll there twice. He was **** both times.

Goodfellows. Hmmm it seemed great at the time. Always followed by a quarter pounder from the four lanterns or a bite to eat in the Tredagh cafe quality stuff.

The Gwent Arms for a while where cool cuts is now I think.

Harvey's in Shop street caught fire. Great.

What about the old back bar in Mcphails. A shed with a few kegs, planks and a step for a stage. Did we care. Did we S***e. Kids these days don't know how good they have it with their Fat Frogs and foreign beer!

Memories La La, La La, LaLa La.................:)

Puddles

I loved the train in the Linen Hall which ran around the wall. Saw Brendan O'Carroll there twice. He was **** both times.

Goodfellows. Hmmm it seemed great at the time. Always followed by a quarter pounder from the four lanterns or a bite to eat in the Tredagh cafe quality stuff.
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Yes I remember that train. It was cool. They had a wall of fame in there with photos of famous people on the wall. I also vaguely remember the Viaduct in shop st, wherre we used to go to see the Bottles play.

Had my 21st upstairs in The Gwent. My folks used to drink in the Three Way Bar in Trinity St. (Safety Shop now).

Loved the chips out of the Tredagh Cafe. Lovely. U could sit and eat them while you were watching the Bouncers kick the cr%p out of some other unfortunate soul. Yes classy stuff is right.;)

Dundalk Daily

The Castle :cool:

Fingers Mcginty

Ah yes. We used to sneak cans into the Subway cause we were so broke.
Buy a pint at the start of the night and top it up as the night went on.
Some of those old music mixes in there were excellent. Man i used to love that spot.

Frog Princess

Lived in Drogheda '95-'97 and used to LOVE the old back bar in McPhails.
I remember when Gerry Larkin used to play there. Does anyone know what happened to him? Is he still around?

Fingers Mcginty

Last time i saw him was in the old Weavers...He walked in guitar in one hand ..PA in the other. Wasn't sure how the (small) crowd would take to him after all i don't think they were there to see him. He went down a storm in the end. Good entertainer. Haven't seen him since then

Frog Princess

Poor Gerry! The crowds used to go wild for him in McPhails. It was great.
What about the other bands that were around at the same time, I remember Big Nose, Big Bag of Sticks and the brothers who used to play in McPhails as well - can't remember their name - any of them still around?

Dingatron

The Judge brothers as far as I remember? Also a cover band called Nitecap who I thought were really cool. I remember seeing them a few years later and thinking OMG! :eek:

sudzs

Anyone remember Night Flight who used to play in McPhails? I think around the late 80's... Led Zeppelin covers, that sort of thing.... ????

Frog Princess

Ah yes, thanks, The Judge brothers, who became Thicker than Water - or is it the other way around? - and they had this n°1 classic hit Lillies Bordello!!! OMG is right!!! They were even sick of playing it themselves! Wouldn't mind listening to it again for the craic :-)

Puddles

Yes, they were the judge brothers first. They were residents in goodfellows monday club.
I think we all used to bring bottles and cans in2 pubs then. Seems to be alot more money around now tho.
I remember seein don baker in walkers niteclub (Westcourt hotel)
Didn't like his music, bu the crack was good.

andrew1977

Anyone remember Brian Morrisey from the drug squad
He brought miami vice style police control to the streets of drogheda !!

Puddles

Wow, I remeber him, He was a rite git. Nobody was safe from a frisk from him. Jeez, that brings back some memories. Red hair with moustache. He raided pubs and clubs all the time and used to wear these stupid sunglasses. Lol:D

Irjudge1

Anybody remember Ron on the steps of St. Peters in Drogheda and his sermons. Classic one was that "those who wear sun glasses are are denying the lord by attempting to block out the sun".

Anybody spend their lunchtime in the Whitworth?

andrew1977

Irjudge1 wrote:

Anybody remember Ron on the steps of St. Peters in Drogheda and his sermons. Classic one was that "those who wear sun glasses are are denying the lord by attempting to block out the sun".

Anybody spend their lunchtime in the Whitworth?

Ah yes indeed "the whitty" , many a lunchtime time whittled away in there playing Pacland and Street Fighter .
Popped into the whitty after a cheap lunch in the Drogheda classic ....The Four Lanterns ..

Dingatron

There were some characters knocking about back then lol. Spent a lot of time in Fuscardi's playing Tempest. Mitching was easier back then...

sudzs

And what about Callans??? ...across from the old Garda Station, just about the coolest spot to hang out!!!

andrew1977

there was another arcade across from the Abbey shopping centre... Gistys wasnt it ... (gisty the most famous doorman in drogheda used to own it i think )

God how much of my youth did i waste away:)

Jesus Wept

Ruu wrote:

Not much here really as I just stuck to the one spot mostly in Oldcastle (middle o' nowhere in Meath). Naper Arms Hotel (the dishco part of it was Hunters Night Club and then changed to the Tunnel). Tony Fenton was a resident for quite a while!

lol, I worked in the Tunnel for a few weekends

Dingatron

Wow it's all coming back. More hangouts were The 21 Club and the Copper Lantern( i think that was the name of the café on Peter Street). My mate worked in The Four Lanterns for a while which was always handy. The Hot Pot is sorely missed.

sudzs

andrew1977 wrote:

there was another arcade across from the Abbey shopping centre... Gistys wasnt it ... (gisty the most famous doorman in drogheda used to own it i think )

God how much of my youth did i waste away:)

Ah Gisty! I remember him from The Boxing Club!

MOTHERTRUCKER

Ah Gisty. A true Gentleman.

A lot of story's went around about him, from what i heard he was the
Chuck Norris of Drogheda, beating up and throwing out half a dozen guys at one time.
But anytime i met him he had a smile on his face and always said hello, for such a small guy he earned a hell of respect around the town.
(He could throw lads out of a club with a look).
Maybe he just had a photographic memory and if you started anything you were barred for life. I remember friends being barred from places for years.

Maybe someone can tell some storys about why Gisty is a Legendary Drogheda bouncer.

Anyone know where he is now?

andrew1977

MOTHERTRUCKER wrote:

Ah Gisty. A true Gentleman.

A lot of story's went around about him, from what i heard he was the
Chuck Norris of Drogheda, beating up and throwing out half a dozen guys at one time.
But anytime i met him he had a smile on his face and always said hello, for such a small guy he earned a hell of respect around the town.
(He could throw lads out of a club with a look).
Maybe he just had a photographic memory and if you started anything you were barred for life. I remember friends being barred from places for years.

Maybe someone can tell some storys about why Gisty is a Legendary Drogheda bouncer.

Anyone know where he is now?

I havnt been in the Trinity arms pub in a couple of years but he was doorman there the last time i was in the place..Decent bloke but took no messing when you stepped out of line

andrew1977

Agreed about the Hot Pot being missed.. The wedges and chicken burgers have never been bettered in my years of sampling take away food.

Dingatron wrote:

Wow it's all coming back. More hangouts were The 21 Club and the Copper Lantern( i think that was the name of the café on Peter Street). My mate worked in The Four Lanterns for a while which was always handy. The Hot Pot is sorely missed.

Dingatron

andrew1977 wrote:

I havnt been in the Trinity arms pub in a couple of years but he was doorman there the last time i was in the place..Decent bloke but took no messing when you stepped out of line

Drove by the Trinty two nights ago and I'm sure he was on the door. He is a gent. Always get at least a nod out of him if not more.

Ruu_Old

The-Rigger wrote:

lol, I worked in the Tunnel for a few weekends

I'm so sorry, sorry for your troubles.

Irjudge1

I can see the DI getting an article or two out of this thread.

I forgot about Callan's good spot for the pot of tea and an oul computer.:D

Gisty is still doin the door in the trinity afaik. He is a gentleman. He used to to do the door in Goodfellows.

sudzs

Irjudge1 wrote:

I can see the DI getting an article or two out of this thread.

I forgot about Callan's good spot for the pot of tea and an oul computer.:D

Gisty is still doin the door in the trinity afaik. He is a gentleman. He used to to do the door in Goodfellows.

I'm talking about Callans in the mid 80's! (I'm ancient!! ) No computers back then... just a good spot for a "pose" and a very fine almond slice!!!

Snoddy

What about.. in Dundalk.. The Arc!1 ( or tivoli's) .. Caesars ?? Jaysus.. bottles of woodys and a quick grope in the carpark, The good old days

Fingers Mcginty

Have to say the Gisty lad is a gent. What about the big geezer who used to do Bridie Mac's ...the weightlifter...is he still on the go?
i need a well deserved night out again on the lash .

Irjudge1

Liam whatisname He still lifting weights anyway but don't know if he is doorman anymore

andrew1977

Irjudge1 wrote:

Liam whatisname He still lifting weights anyway but don't know if he is doorman anymore

Liam o keefe ..thats the fella....is he still doing the weights ? He is on the doors of Drogheda a long long time now ...there must be people helping him lift the weights at this stage:)

Puddles

Dingatron wrote:

Wow it's all coming back. More hangouts were The 21 Club and the Copper Lantern( i think that was the name of the café on Peter Street). My mate worked in The Four Lanterns for a while which was always handy. The Hot Pot is sorely missed.

Copper kettle...remember it well. Yes the hot pot is sorely missed but just how many times did it go on fire anyway.lol.
Insurance must have been astronomical

Anyone remember Joe Thomas's shop in shop st., wud spend ages in it looking at all the stuff

And of course, the sound shop at the bottom of Laurence st.
They used to open at 12 the night before a new U2 album was being released, but u cud only get it on vinyl that nite.
U wud have to wait til 9.30 to get tape or cd.

Irjudge1

Holy ****! Joe thomas' I completely forgot about that place. It was full of crap but it was brilliant Loved goin in there for halloween stuff and those little parachute men on the end of little plastic parachutes.:D

Dingatron

Ah I remember Thomas's. Every January a trip in to spend the few quid we got for christmas and I mean 'few'. Reynolds sweet shop in Mary St? Single ciggies for all the kids on the way to school lol!

andrew1977

Anyone from Drogheda remember "Jonno Mc Cabes " sweet shop across the road from the old cattle market.
What a haven for spending the pocket money on teeth jangling sweets,jonno always seemed to the willy wonka sweet factory of drogheda ,apple drops, rhubard and custard, batman cards..Anything in the confectionery game ..jonno had it .Ah those were the days ..straight down from the christian brothers school in sundays gate and blow the 1 pound a week pocket money in an instant !!