Pat Ingoldsby

Gaffo · 12-05-2003 10:24am #1

Can't remember the name of his television show on rte. It had his name in it I think and I think was on before bosco was. I used to love him. Saw him on the galway train one summer and was so afraid to go up and say hello. I was 6, alright!!
Often see him now selling his books of poetry on westmoreland st. Still a lovely man.

DaithiSurfer · 12-05-2003 10:29am

Pat's Chat

aidan_dunne · 12-05-2003 8:16pm

Yeah, I remember Pat's Chat. He used to appear on other programmes from time to time too. Watching his programmes was like some weird kind of acid trip for kids, I reckon. Very psychedelic and strange!

Congoose · 12-05-2003 8:27pm

Yeah, I seem to remember him having a telephone on his head!

I heard he had a breakdown or something a few years back.

Cork · 13-05-2003 10:20am

My brother actually received a letter from Pat's Chat.

I think he had a spider.

Gaffo · 13-05-2003 4:07pm

I heard he had a breakdown or something a few years back.

Probably why he now spends his time on Westmoreland St talking to a stuffed pigeon. Anyone who's seen him knows what I'm on about.

bug · 17-05-2003 1:58am

I came runner up in a drawing competition for the Credit Union when I was around 7, Anway's he was presenting the awards in my school and he gave me a kiss, I started roaring crying (dunno why think i got a fright), he was really embarrased.

spod · 17-05-2003 2:33am

Originally posted by Gaffo
Probably why he now spends his time on Westmoreland St talking to a stuffed pigeon. Anyone who's seen him knows what I'm on about.

He's actually selling his self-published books of poetry.

They're incredibly good.

Ranging from incredibly poignant to hysterically funny, sometimes in the same poem.

Kind of similar in ways to Spike Milligans poetry.

He's a lovely guy to stop and have a chat with as well.

Seemingly nowadays he spends alot of time selling the books in howth down near the seafront, not sure where exactly, finds coming into westmoreland st. too much hassle.

Sarky · 20-05-2003 4:34pm

I remember Pat.

If I'd been old enough to know how to swear, I would've said WTF?

Probably why I'm deathly afraid of hippies to this day.

Miguel_Sanchez · 21-05-2003 10:34pm

Is he having some dispute with Hoggit Friggit or Waterstones or one of the major bookshops in Dublin?

Last time I saw him on Westmoreland St. I think he had sign saying something to the effect that he was protesting about them not stocking his books.

shabbyroad · 25-05-2003 3:51pm

Pat used to come by and 'jam' with us of a Friday night. band i was in had a residency in town and he'd drop in. we'd do a 12-bar behind him while he did a hysterical piece about nightclubs on leeson street.
in a perfect world he'd be a genius and we'd be the loons.

I'm not sure about the milligan comparison tho' - milligan was more inclined to screw with the language whereas pat is very very observant (is that a real word?)

when I was a young impressionable teenager I asked him for his autograph which he was delighted to do - i thought he was the dogs bollix a real artist (this was the 80s remember when what you wore counted more than what you said)

RTE could've had him do a great adult TV show but nobody with ideas in that organization was allowed to do anything with them. If you think his "kids" stuff is mad you should check out his "grown up" stuff - it's brilliant !

blahblah · 27-05-2003 3:22pm

he was in a show before Pats Chat,

in this one he had a saucepan on his head,
i cant remember the name of this show, he always refered to 'nelly behind the wallpaper'!!!

Pigman II · 31-05-2003 12:14am

I don't know who pat is but can I just say that if even half of what's written in all these posts is true then I'd gladly watch a film about the man

telecinesk · 31-05-2003 6:54am

I will add to this. Pat is cool and a real nice guy. My sister was on his show waaay back in 1979 , it was called PatsHat.. Im sure the 2" videotape was wiped long ago but he should be on tv again. His books are mad, hes another spike milligan alright.. legend..

LoneGunM@n · 09-06-2003 11:02pm

i used to love Pat's Chat .... he was presenting awards in my school & i thought i was the dogs when i got an award and even more so when i got his autograph.

i think i saw him on telly not so long ago reading some poetry ...

Togmeister · 14-12-2004 4:12pm

I never thought I would read poetry after school but Ingoldsby's books are worth the money. He makes you laugh and makes you think. Some poems wander on and others are devastatingly succinct.

I think he is a genius and would like to see more of him on the media. His insight is a lot more clever and entertaining than 90% of the bores you see on RTE these days.

I'd like to buy them from in person rather than Easons though.

Kingsize · 14-12-2004 4:40pm

Pat is cool,he was the ideal kids tv presenter because he wasnt talking down to the kids who were his guests,
i used to love that manky spider that came out of the sky it pre-dated the dove from above by about 15 years

nlgbbbblth · 14-12-2004 9:25pm

Pat's Hat

Pat's Chat

Spindle The Spider

pork99 · 14-12-2004 10:22pm

Congoose wrote:

I heard he had a breakdown or something a few years back.

Well that's often the curse for creative people. He's not a "loon", he's an eccentric, more power to him.

he has a site

http://www.patingoldsby.casey-ellis.com/

is_that_so · 14-12-2004 10:25pm

He's alive and well and still selling poetry. You can sometimes see him on North Earl St. Wonderfully daft poetry

billy the squid · 15-12-2004 1:40am

I always wondered where "in nellys room behind the wallpaper" came from.

I know I remember Pats Chat but I cannot place it.

Victor_Meldrew · 17-12-2004 1:19am

He was banned from RTÉ around ten years back, after a controversial appearance on Kenny Live, where he read a poem called, "Vagina in the Vatican".

Lafortezza · 18-12-2004 3:49pm

Savage Cabbage, that was kept in a parrot's cage. The highlight of my day after school when I came home.

Occidental · 21-12-2004 3:30pm

Talked to him a few weeks ago, when I saw him selling books outside the Central Bank. Nice man and still as mad as ever.

aidan_dunne · 27-12-2004 8:55pm

Funnily enough, on Christmas Day I was flicking through the telly channels and on RTE 2 (on The Den, possibly) I happened to come across a really old looking educational-type programme about the making of candles and I could swear it was Pat Ingoldsby doing the voiceover on it. It looked like it was from the early 1980's so it probably was him. Did anybody else happen to see it? In fact, I think I remember seeing it repeated many times over the years when I was growing up.

Ponster · 31-12-2004 9:12pm

Victor_Meldrew wrote:

He was banned from RTÉ around ten years back, after a controversial appearance on Kenny Live, where he read a poem called, "Vagina in the Vatican".

Hehe, I remember that...

Reading a poem on live TV in the 1980's about a vagina that sneaks into the vatican to have tea with the pope (who doesn't know what it is) and the priests (who all know what it is)

http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Pat-Ingoldsby

simu · 01-01-2005 2:08am

I remember him on TV - the programme was called "Pat's Pals" iirc.

I must cheack out his poetry soon. Great thread this!

RedRules5 · 18-07-2005 9:20pm

Ahh, the memories.

Two favourites from Pat's 'Poems So Fresh and So New ...Yahoo!

Not Guilty

This bottle of whiskey
is accused
of wrecking my marriage
alienating me from my family
losing me all my money
and completely wrecking my life

That is one hell of a guilt trip
to lay on a glass bottle

Upstairs Downstairs

Some little girls hold
their mother's hand
and adventure around
the town.
Some little girls hold
a tray of lighters
and shout
"Five for a pound."

Dinner · 18-07-2005 9:25pm

I remember reading one of his stories in front of the class when I was 7 and I pissed (not literally) myself laughing when the knickers were blown all over the house and trees in it. I still have that book stuck away somewhere. Must dig it out and have a read.

Larianne · 18-07-2005 11:01pm

Usedto see him alot around talbot st. selling his books.

have an old tape of Dempsey's Den with Pat's show on it and Kim Wilde's YOu Came video!! Must have a look for that!!

Irishboy29 · 17-02-2010 5:09pm

billy the squid wrote: »

I always wondered where "in nellys room behind the wallpaper" came from.

I know I remember Pats Chat but I cannot place it.

I found it here www.nellysroom.com

xzanti · 18-02-2010 12:39pm

simu wrote: »

I remember him on TV - the programme was called "Pat's Pals" iirc.

I must cheack out his poetry soon. Great thread this!

I could have sworn it was Pat's Pals also..

pickarooney · 19-02-2010 11:23am

Pat's Hat
Pat's Chat
Pat's Pals

all programmes with the bould Mr. Ingoldsby

grenache · 27-02-2010 12:59am

Lads, if you ever see one of his books 'The Peculiar Sensation of Being Irish' in a bookshop, then dont hesitate to buy it. I remember him being on 2fm with Dave Fanning one Sunday nite in the early 90s promoting it. I kept it in my head to buy it for ages and eventually did a few years ago. Its a brilliant book, well worth the read.

SEANYBOY1 · 05-03-2010 3:11pm

bug wrote: »

I came runner up in a drawing competition for the Credit Union when I was around 7, Anway's he was presenting the awards in my school and he gave me a kiss, I started roaring crying (dunno why think i got a fright), he was really embarrased.

Jaysus I actually won a competiton when I was around 7 too and he presented me with a certificate, Superquinn sponsored it. I drew a picture of Dennis The Menace;)

TheIrishGrover · 05-03-2010 6:25pm

grenache wrote: »

Lads, if you ever see one of his books 'The Peculiar Sensation of Being Irish' in a bookshop, then dont hesitate to buy it. I remember him being on 2fm with Dave Fanning one Sunday nite in the early 90s promoting it. I kept it in my head to buy it for ages and eventually did a few years ago. Its a brilliant book, well worth the read.

Are you able to get them in book shops? I thought he only sold them himself. I've bought a couple but from him himself. But, yeah, I agree with you: His books are brilliant.

Irish tele's gone so feckin' bland these days. Get that Pat back on the tele.

Stroke Politics · 06-03-2010 8:02am

Shine on, Pat. And Fab Vinny......

darkdubh · 06-03-2010 9:21am

I saw him on Pat's chat years ago and he said "I can't say shamrock".

DrumSteve · 10-03-2010 11:09am

Free Piano with every book*

*While stocks last.

Pats a legend in a just world he'd get the respect he deserves

Rollingrock · 07-02-2018 7:14pm

Gaffo wrote: »

Can't remember the name of his television show on rte. It had his name in it I think and I think was on before bosco was. I used to love him. Saw him on the galway train one summer and was so afraid to go up and say hello. I was 6, alright!!
Often see him now selling his books of poetry on westmoreland st. Still a lovely man.

The TV show was called Pat's Chat. Pat had polio and ear trouble yet seldom complained

darkdubh · 07-02-2018 9:24pm

Pats Hat was on a few years before Pats Chat.

Deep Thought · 15-02-2018 2:28pm

Rollingrock wrote: »

The TV show was called Pat's Chat. Pat had polio and ear trouble yet seldom complained

How did you even get to this page to resurrect an 8 year old thread

branie2 · 16-02-2018 9:30pm

His other show, Pat's Pals, was also very good

Gloomtastic! · 28-02-2018 5:22pm

Was reading this thread earlier while sitting in the car. Then driving down the road, I almost ran over a man who walked out on to the road - none other than the man himself - spooky!!!! :eek: