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    #152
    Justask
    Registered Users Posts: 1,391 ✭✭✭Justask


    liamog wrote: »
    What happened did people menacingly ignore you whilst you went about your business. So far I have felt more intimated by the group of kids who hang around the entrance to Dunnes than anybody outside the pub.


    Best to Quote people when you ask a question in your posts if it directed at someone :)


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    #153
    Justask
    Registered Users Posts: 1,391 ✭✭✭Justask


    liamog wrote: »
    What happened did people menacingly ignore you whilst you went about your business. So far I have felt more intimated by the group of kids who hang around the entrance to Dunnes than anybody outside the pub

    I never said the people did anything did i?? :confused:


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    #154
    dubdec99
    Registered Users Posts: 102 ✭✭dubdec99


    Justask, In what way were they not pleasant?


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    #155
    Justask
    Registered Users Posts: 1,391 ✭✭✭Justask


    dubdec99 wrote: »
    Justask, In what way were they not pleasant?

    Loud, flicking their butts out on the street....not pleasant IMO

    Sure whats not pleasant to me might be very pleasent to another :)


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    #156
    amdublin
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 20,650 CMod ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    Justask wrote: »
    Loud, flicking their butts out on the street....not pleasant IMO

    Sure whats not pleasant to me might be very pleasent to another :)

    Yes doesn't sound "pleasant" but sounds like Life.

    What age is your son?

    How will it affect him seeing these people?


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    #157
    Justask
    Registered Users Posts: 1,391 ✭✭✭Justask


    amdublin wrote: »
    Yes doesn't sound "pleasant" but sounds like Life.

    What age is your son?

    How will it affect him seeing these people?

    My son is 14 and it might not effect him at all but im not taking the chance, thanks...

    Just my opnion of course :)

    Trust me im not the only person saying its not the turn out the residents wanted :)


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    #158
    amdublin
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 20,650 CMod ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    Justask wrote: »
    My son is 14 and it might not effect him at all but im not taking the chance, thanks...

    Just my opnion of course :)

    Trust me im not the only person saying its not the turn out the residents wanted :)

    Seriously you're not going to let a 14 year old out in the evening to pick up some DVDs :confused:

    I honestly thought you were going to say your son was ten.

    What time in the evening used he go for the DVDs?
    At what age will you let him out:confused:

    Seriously! He's a teenager!!!! :eek:


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    #159
    Justask
    Registered Users Posts: 1,391 ✭✭✭Justask


    amdublin wrote: »
    Seriously you're not going to let a 14 year old out in the evening to pick up some DVDs :confused:

    I honestly thought you were going to say your son was ten.

    What time in the evening used he go for the DVDs?
    At what age will you let him out:confused:

    Seriously! He's a teenager!!!! :eek:

    Thanks a mill for the parental guidance...:)

    I gave my opnion on the pub which I think is the point to the thread.... as did alot on this thread... As I stated IMO :)


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    #160
    liamog
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 7,844 Mod ✭✭✭✭liamog


    Justask wrote: »
    Loud, flicking their butts out on the street....not pleasant IMO

    Sure whats not pleasant to me might be very pleasent to another :)

    OK, i'll give you the flicking of cigarette butts on the street, I hate that and not just because my puppy likes to eat everything she can find. As to the loudness was it shouting or just loud conversations?

    I've been in the place a few time and whilst not the classiest place in the world it seemed OK to me. We even saw the landlord cutting people off for having too much to drink so appears to be well ran.


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    #161
    Justask
    Registered Users Posts: 1,391 ✭✭✭Justask


    liamog wrote: »
    OK, i'll give you the flicking of cigarette butts on the street, I hate that and not just because my puppy likes to eat everything she can find. As to the loudness was it shouting or just loud conversations?

    I've been in the place a few time and whilst not the classiest place in the world it seemed OK to me. We even saw the landlord cutting people off for having too much to drink so appears to be well ran.

    Ah thats really good to hear that the landlord is cutting folk for to much drink :)

    They were just loud...I suppose we just have to get used to it.:)


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    #162
    liamog
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 7,844 Mod ✭✭✭✭liamog


    Justask wrote: »
    Ah thats really good to hear that the landlord is cutting folk for to much drink :)

    When you say it like that it seems a bit extreme :D


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    #163
    ongarboy
    Registered Users Posts: 5,201 ✭✭✭ongarboy


    I suppose in reality, any pub in Dublin or Ireland that doesn't have a beer garden will have punters hanging around the doors smoking and may be a little more animated if they have a few jars in them. We just have not been used to this environment in Ongar up to now.

    I think it might be premature to say that Ongar has deteriorated since the pub opened without factual evidence. Just because you/I may not like the look of someone, unless you/I see proof of trouble/damage, should we not give everyone the benefit of the doubt?

    I still see the pub's addition to the community as a plus. While I may not plan to be a frequent regular there, it's nice to know Ongar residents have the option of going there (to watch a match, meet a friend or take a break from the house etc). I had a rivetting conversation with a stranger the other night about everything from bank bailouts to understanding the appeal of Jedward as well as watching Rory McIlroy clean up in the golf. It made a great alternative to sitting at home!


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    #164
    Justask
    Registered Users Posts: 1,391 ✭✭✭Justask


    liamog wrote: »
    When you say it like that it seems a bit extreme :D


    Ya know what I mean :D:rolleyes::pac:

    Not selling body parts to the bucher just yet lol :D


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    #165
    PurpleBaby
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭PurpleBaby


    i ahve to ask does anyone know what the story with wallis property management is my head is wrecked with them i am here three years and there has been no agm

    Also on the pub the staff seem nice the beer is cold, the seats are comfy the screens are big enough the music is a bit old but for a few on an evening its good for me, people will always be noisy after a few, its unfortunate but thats life, i do feel for people in the village but there was always gonna be a pub somewhere here. Anyway i enjoyed my night in it but i dont get the vip lounge pub is too small for that lever of discrimation at an early stage in my opinion


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    #166
    the big show
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭the big show


    Dissapointed to see nobody has had the privilege of becoming a member of the vip section:(


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    #167
    ronan45
    Registered Users Posts: 1,584 ✭✭✭ronan45


    Anyway i enjoyed my night in it but i dont get the vip lounge pub is too small for that lever of discrimation at an early stage in my opinion[/QUOTE]


    "VIP Section".... does it actually say that some where? Ha ha ha ha haaaaa Waaaa ha ha ha ha......

    Now i need to think of a way to Prove i am a VIP............ any ideas? Oh i got it....... (Goes and puts on his Halloween Costume from last year) see attached piccy

    VIP BABYYYYYYYY:D


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    #168
    nolnah
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭nolnah


    Out for my usual walk around the ring road with the wife,dropped in to Dunnes for a few bit's. Live music in the Pub,a bit of trad/folk not a bad group. Is this a regular thing on Sundays,if so will go again.


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    #169
    TheJodiMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭TheJodiMan


    nolnah wrote: »
    Out for my usual walk around the ring road with the wife,dropped in to Dunnes for a few bit's. Live music in the Pub,a bit of trad/folk not a bad group. Is this a regular thing on Sundays,if so will go again.

    Yeah me and my family play music there. We were missing two people last week, they should be back next time. We're hopin it becomes a good session in time. Glad you liked it, hope you introduce youself to us next time! Might even get you to sing a song if you're up for it! :D


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    #170
    robertxxx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,163 ✭✭✭robertxxx


    nolnah wrote: »
    Out for my usual walk around the ring road with the wife,dropped in to Dunnes for a few bit's. Live music in the Pub,a bit of trad/folk not a bad group. Is this a regular thing on Sundays,if so will go again.


    Thats if there's room!! bloody small place, very hard to get a seat!

    Off license closed due to high rents:rolleyes: typical.


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    #171
    ronan45
    Registered Users Posts: 1,584 ✭✭✭ronan45


    is the pub in ongar closing or just being sold as a going concern? Saw an add up for it and this on daft?
    I actually thought it was doing all right!

    http://www.daft.ie/searchcommercial.daft?id=114211


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    #172
    ongarboy
    Registered Users Posts: 5,201 ✭✭✭ongarboy


    I don't believe it is closing down. I read an article recently about several retail properties in Ongar including the pub and Paddy Powers building going for sale. It's the properties as investments that are for sale (the tenants renting them are unaffected).

    I do wonder how the pub is doing though. After a few visits when it first opened, I think I've been there just once in the last 12 months on a Friday night and it was quite empty ( I can only imagine what it's like on week nights). It's actually a nice pub visually, but there is just not enough of a draw factor for me. I guess many of my friends are scattered around Dublin so we just agree to all meet in city centre pubs to socialise as it's more convenient even though transport home is more awkward and expensive.


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    #173
    ronan45
    Registered Users Posts: 1,584 ✭✭✭ronan45


    ongarboy wrote: »
    I don't believe it is closing down. I read an article recently about several retail properties in Ongar including the pub and Paddy Powers building going for sale. It's the properties as investments that are for sale (the tenants renting them are unaffected).

    I do wonder how the pub is doing though. After a few visits when it first opened, I think I've been there just once in the last 12 months on a Friday night and it was quite empty ( I can only imagine what it's like on week nights). It's actually a nice pub visually, but there is just not enough of a draw factor for me. I guess many of my friends are scattered around Dublin so we just agree to all meet in city centre pubs to socialise as it's more convenient even though transport home is more awkward and expensive.

    the odd head a ball outside put me off. Look like peeps who aint from about, Plus i wouldnt class the bar men as exactly friendly. theres no real atmosphere like you get in the pubs in dunboyne or the grasshopper.


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    #174
    ciaran76
    Registered Users Posts: 4,693 ✭✭✭ciaran76


    I have been asked was I Garda the last time I was there.:cool:

    Thats what you get for ordering Smithwicks !


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    #175
    Pacing Mule
    Registered Users Posts: 5,057 ✭✭✭Pacing Mule


    It is the pub lease itself that is for sale by receiver so unfortunately it seems that the business itself has gone tits up. The pub licence itself hasn't been renewed either by the looks of things.


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    #176
    ronan45
    Registered Users Posts: 1,584 ✭✭✭ronan45


    Pageant Messiah wrote: »
    It is the pub lease itself that is for sale by receiver so unfortunately it seems that the business itself has gone tits up. The pub licence itself hasn't been renewed either by the looks of things.

    thats what i thought myself, think its time to head down for a pint so ! resurect this baby:rolleyes:


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    #177
    Gerlad
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭Gerlad


    Latest update

    http://www.auction.co.uk/Irish/LotDetails.asp?A=852&MP=24&ID=852000041&S=L&O=A

    I had to laugh when I heard who the purchaser is (can't say here) but doesn't surprise me in the slightest.


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    #178
    amdublin
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 20,650 CMod ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    Gerlad wrote: »
    Latest update

    http://www.auction.co.uk/Irish/LotDetails.asp?A=852&MP=24&ID=852000041&S=L&O=A

    I had to laugh when I heard who the purchaser is (can't say here) but doesn't surprise me in the slightest.

    Why can't you say who bought it?

    Is the result of the auction public?


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    #179
    the big show
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭the big show


    Any clues to who the mystery person is?


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    #180
    December2012
    Registered Users Posts: 4,695 ✭✭✭December2012


    the big show wrote: »
    Any clues to who the mystery person is?

    Is it Batman?


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    #181
    Arciphel
    Registered Users Posts: 2,840 ✭✭✭Arciphel


    Gerlad wrote: »
    Latest update

    http://www.auction.co.uk/Irish/LotDetails.asp?A=852&MP=24&ID=852000041&S=L&O=A

    I had to laugh when I heard who the purchaser is (can't say here) but doesn't surprise me in the slightest.

    Would love a PM on this. I heard something as well, and thought it was funny to say the least. The new owner would be out HOWLING AT THE MOON a lot? ;) Am I on the right track?


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