Dundalk night out.

General advice:

Go to actual bars, not nightclubs/wannabe nightclub bars. Bars are rarely anything other than 18s, clubs often have older ages.

Dress normally, not skangery *or* a bad attempt at "nice". Someone young wearing jeans, leather shoes and a jumper is not going to get in a nightclub these days, its not 2005 and dresscodes are gone but those who adhere to the old ones are usually problematic.

Go out earlier, don't get hammered, stay in one place. Security get stricter later in the night.

Don't pre-drink to any great extent, its often easier to say "its over 21s tonight" than it is to deal with the reprecussions of telling someone they're pissed.

Wednesdays/Thursdays are student nights anywhere with a college, which Dundalk has, so lots more places let in 18s. Fridays can be quiet / more relaxed than Saturdays and hence easier to get in - but next Friday is payday for lots of people and next weekend in general will be busy everywhere.

abcdefghijkl1 wrote: »

What should i wear?

Normal footwear - not Airmax/Reebok Classics, or dirty runners, or maybe white runners in general; jeans that actually fit you; tshirt, shirt or polo shirt.

The Penneys shoes, slacks, Ben Sherman shirt and jumper look that a lot of younger lads seem to think will get them past any doorman is likely to get you past none these days. Only places that have dresscodes along those lines are permanently over 25s/30s venues.

Thursday nights are the student nights so yes you'll probably have a higher chance of getting in then. I wouldn't think too much about what you're wearing - dress codes in Dundalk "clubs" (there's only two now, Brubakers and Ridleys) aren't at all strict, unless you're wearing knacker style runners or tracksuit bottoms but that's about it.

peejay1986 wrote: »

On this topic, when is Ridley's closing for refurbishment?

Are they not trading whilst keeping her lit? Renovate the garden bit first and then the ridleys bit?

Bring back the Mineshaft

I heard a rumour! that when they gutted the Tara they found a load of yokes in between the old seats and free entry to Tivolis tickets!?........:D

10green bottles wrote:

What or where was "Tivoli's" ?

The imperial disco. Late 80's early 90's. Later became 'silence'.

Sam Quentin wrote: »

I bet nobody knows where 'The Ploughmans' bar was.........

Did it back on to the Longwalk from McCourts Arcade? If yes,fine establishment it was :pac: There was also a bar called The Ploughmans out around Riverstown if i remember correctly?Could still be there