Killarney Thread

dmeehan · 24-03-2009 11:27am

it was nice to see a lot of people/tourists around killarney over the weekend, although the traffic on the muckross road was back also (not as welcome, but clouds/silver lining etc)

Pharrell · 25-03-2009 4:40pm

Good to see a Killarney thread going, Im from Killarney but living in Dublin, great town for the session!! going back a few years now but does anyone remember Burgerland when it opened? Some place that was ha-ha

Orna · 25-03-2009 8:11pm

vaguely remember Burgerland in High St,wasn't there an abrakebabra there in the same spot too ??

I remember before Robertino's opened and the small Allegro takeaway there across the street ... laugh ... we used to come out of The Danny Mann at 2 or later in the morning and buy 99's dipped in chocolate and walk back down to Den Joe's to watch stupid fights and slagging matches !!:pac: :pac: :pac:

newman10 · 26-03-2009 10:52am

vaguely remember Burgerland in High St,wasn't there an abrakebabra there in the same spot too ??
I am going to sound mature but it was Kellihers Chemist Shop, then Burgerland and the Abrakababra.

Now a Paddy Powers so you still have guys hanging round

dmeehan · 26-03-2009 11:08am

thats all before my time
when I first started comming to killarney (live here now) it was an abrekebabra, never knew it was a burgerland before that

newman10 · 26-03-2009 11:36am

Orna wrote: »

we used to come out of The Danny Mann at 2 or later in the morning and buy 99's dipped in chocolate and walk back down to Den Joe's to watch stupid fights and slagging matches !!:pac: :pac: :pac:

And Jack McGrath wading through the crowd like Dirty Harry

oeb · 26-03-2009 11:57am

Orna wrote: »

vaguely remember Burgerland in High St,wasn't there an abrakebabra there in the same spot too ??

I remember before Robertino's opened and the small Allegro takeaway there across the street ... laugh ... we used to come out of The Danny Mann at 2 or later in the morning and buy 99's dipped in chocolate and walk back down to Den Joe's to watch stupid fights and slagging matches !!:pac: :pac: :pac:

The Danny Mann nightclub, that was some place for fights afterwards alright!

It was a very very rare occasion that you would not see at least a few people giving each other a battering outside there. Then again, town used to be like that pretty much all over. Maybe it still is, maybe I have just stopped paying attention to it.

kerry4sam · 26-03-2009 6:56pm

oeb wrote: »

The Danny Mann nightclub, that was some place for fights afterwards alright!

It was a very very rare occasion that you would not see at least a few people giving each other a battering outside there. Then again, town used to be like that pretty much all over. Maybe it still is, maybe I have just stopped paying attention to it.

Killarney has developed into one of the most safest towns in the country these last few years. I for one am thriled to bits at the progress that has been made. Rarely now on nights out would I see and incident of the sorts, at any hour. It's great.

newman10 · 28-03-2009 1:02pm

kerry4sam wrote: »

Killarney has developed into one of the most safest towns in the country these last few years.

Just heard that a "Head Shop" in opening in Town. Friday nights are going to be more interesting

kerry4sam · 28-03-2009 3:38pm

newman10 wrote: »

Just heard that a "Head Shop" in opening in Town. Friday nights are going to be more interesting

you serious? Do you know where they will be setting up shop? :rolleyes: I haven't heard anything about this yet.

newman10 · 28-03-2009 4:49pm

kerry4sam wrote: »

: Do you know where they will be setting up shop?

In High St , the lads in Urban told me. It is to open next Wednesday or Thursday. Dr China or something used to be there

kerry4sam · 28-03-2009 5:03pm

newman10 wrote: »

In High St , the lads in Urban told me. It is to open next Wednesday or Thursday. Dr China or something used to be there

Interesting move for the town, I just hope it doesn't backfire! Oh I can already hear what the RK airwaves will be covering next week

newman10 · 28-03-2009 5:46pm

They are looking for staff so it is another job for the town.

Wonder did they get a grant from the County Enterprise Board

kerry4sam · 28-03-2009 6:17pm

I'm not entirely sure why but I actually find solace in the fact they will be located up High Street near the Garda Station

stanley1 · 28-03-2009 6:26pm

I worked in Killarney in the 60's, stayed with a family called Flaherty, I remember Rory the son he played drums, great town in the summer, is Horans still going?

newman10 · 28-03-2009 6:32pm

kerry4sam wrote: »

I'm not entirely sure why but I actually find solace in the fact they will be located up High Street near the Garda Station

No a little nearer the Town Clock with a little more besides :rolleyes:

kerry4sam · 28-03-2009 6:35pm

newman10 wrote: »

Just heard that a "Head Shop" in opening in Town. Friday nights are going to be more interesting

newman10 wrote: »

In High St , the lads in Urban told me. It is to open next Wednesday or Thursday. Dr China or something used to be there

kerry4sam wrote: »

I'm not entirely sure why but I actually find solace in the fact they will be located up High Street near the Garda Station

newman10 wrote: »

No a little nearer the Town Clock with a little more besides :rolleyes:

interesting times ahead me thinks

... certainly bring a bit more of a buzz to the town :P

newman10 · 28-03-2009 6:35pm

stanley1 wrote: »

I worked in Killarney in the 60's, stayed with a family called Flaherty, I remember Rory the son he played drums, great town in the summer, is Horans still going?

Never heard of Horans in Killarney. Are you getting it mixed up with Tralee

stanley1 · 28-03-2009 6:38pm

yep, used to go and see pecker dunne and two's company there.

kerry4sam · 28-03-2009 6:46pm

stanley1 wrote: »

yep, used to go and see pecker dunne and two's company there.

Hey Stanley! I just made a call there for you about Horans in Killarney ... It was where McSorleys bar/nightclub is located today on college street

newman10 · 28-03-2009 7:10pm

kerry4sam wrote: »

It was where McSorleys bar/nightclub is located today on college street

I remember going to a nite club there;) but I thought it was Kielys that owned it

kerry4sam · 28-03-2009 7:13pm

newman10 wrote: »

I remember going to a nite club there;) but I thought it was Kielys that owned it

Well I just found out that Seamus Kiely owned it after Horans

stanley1 · 28-03-2009 7:33pm

kerry4sam wrote: »

Hey Stanley! I just made a call there for you about Horans in Killarney ... It was where McSorleys bar/nightclub is located today on college street

ok, thanks for that, I thought the old memory had gone altogether.

kerry4sam · 28-03-2009 7:36pm

stanley1 wrote: »

ok, thanks for that, I thought the old memory had gone altogether.

no probs, It was all new to me. I actually enjoyed hearing about some of the antics in the place ... any that you would like to share

stanley1 · 28-03-2009 7:58pm

stanley1 wrote: »

I worked in Killarney in the 60's, stayed with a family called Flaherty, I remember Rory the son he played drums, great town in the summer, is Horans still going?

Just doing a bit of surfing and lo and behold found this, anyone know what happened to this threesome.

http://irishshowbands.net/bgweight.htm

newman10 · 30-03-2009 12:03pm

kerry4sam wrote: »

no probs, It was all new to me. I actually enjoyed hearing about some of the antics in the place ... any that you would like to share

Cant remember too many antics but the smell of hash and the chicken curry are embedded in my brain

MementoMori · 31-03-2009 11:45pm

stanley1 wrote: »

Just doing a bit of surfing and lo and behold found this, anyone know what happened to this threesome.

http://irishshowbands.net/bgweight.htm

I think Rory O'Flaherty is still involved in playing music. I also think his son, also called Rory, is also involved in playing music and has been in a couple of bands.

There is a Mike Neeson who lives in Woodlawn who looks the spit of the Mike in the photo (except plus a couple of years;) ). I never knew anything about him being involved in music but it would have been a bit before my time.

Don't know anything about the John Lynch in the photo.

Will talk with my people and see what I can dig up.

newman10 · 01-04-2009 1:21pm

Did the "Head Shop" open. I am in need of lift of spirits

kerry4sam · 01-04-2009 4:34pm

newman10 wrote: »

Did the "Head Shop" open. I am in need of lift of spirits

I heard something about one being opened up the lane by the Dunloe Lodge, just off the Glebe carpark...you hear anything about that one?

carchaeologist · 01-04-2009 9:03pm

newman10 wrote: »

Did the "Head Shop" open. I am in need of lift of spirits

BZP was banned yesterday..so most of his stuff is unsaleable now!!

Only herbal weed left!!

newman10 · 02-04-2009 12:39pm

kerry4sam wrote: »

I heard something about one being opened up the lane by the Dunloe Lodge, just off the Glebe carpark...you hear anything about that one?

No but there is an "Adult Store" next to Gerry the butcher

FRANKENFURTER · 02-04-2009 2:42pm

MementoMori wrote: »

I think Rory O'Flaherty is still involved in playing music. I also think his son, also called Rory, is also involved in playing music and has been in a couple of bands.

There is a Mike Neeson who lives in Woodlawn who looks the spit of the Mike in the photo (except plus a couple of years;) ). I never knew anything about him being involved in music but it would have been a bit before my time.

Don't know anything about the John Lynch in the photo.

Will talk with my people and see what I can dig up.

IF U CHECK OUT MIKE NESSON PLAYED WITH NONE OTHER THAN THIN LIZZY IN KILLARNEY AND A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO THERE PIC WAS SHOW IN ARCHIVE SECTION OF KILLARNEY ADVERTISER

kerry4sam · 02-04-2009 4:04pm

newman10 wrote: »

No but there is an "Adult Store" next to Gerry the butcher

ah yeah, the lanes of Killarney are getting busier these days that I'm almost forgetting what's down each one now :pac:

kerry4sam · 02-04-2009 8:58pm

Where is the best place to out in Killarney on a Thursday night? Anyone know what bands are playing in town tonight?

johnnyc · 02-04-2009 9:05pm

ah the grand would be the best pub tonight

kerry4sam · 02-04-2009 9:11pm

johnnyc wrote: »

ah the grand would be the best pub tonight

cheers

Do you know if the Paddys are playing in there tonight? I enjoyed those guys the lastime they were playing

kerry4sam · 03-04-2009 4:07am

well the Paddy's were playing tonight in the grand! brilliant yet again

overexcitedaj · 03-04-2009 11:45am

Was out wednesdfay night for a relations birthday and got to see Mcsorelys upstairs. I must say its very nice indeed. very chilled and exactly how i like a night out to be.

kerry4sam · 03-04-2009 12:44pm

I went up there lastnight for the first time ... It is quite relaxing alright but just a tad too small though for the number of people that were there. I would go back there again

toodelies · 03-04-2009 4:49pm

Hi all,

I am originally from killarney and brining a gang down on the june bank holiday. none of them have ever been to killarney so was wondering where to bring them both during the day and at night? haven't lived there in 11 years so i'm a bit out of touch! would prefer not to spend the whole weekend in the pub so activities would be good! also any gigs happening that weekend? saw a mention of the paddy's above, are they a regular in the grand? mighty band!

killarney should defiantly have its own sticky...

newman10 · 04-04-2009 10:11am

Hi

What ages have you transport or are you stuck around the town

oeb · 04-04-2009 12:44pm

kerry4sam wrote: »

I went up there lastnight for the first time ... It is quite relaxing alright but just a tad too small though for the number of people that were there. I would go back there again

You could very well have seen me up there

kerry4sam · 04-04-2009 2:22pm

oeb wrote: »

You could very well have seen me up there

:eek: soo close ... yet soo far

toodelies · 06-04-2009 9:13am

newman10 wrote: »

Hi

What ages have you transport or are you stuck around the town

HI

thanks for reply! we have transport and are aged between 25-30!

newman10 · 06-04-2009 10:11am

toodelies wrote: »

Hi all,

I am originally from killarney and brining a gang down on the june bank holiday. none of them have ever been to killarney so was wondering where to bring them both during the day and at night? haven't lived there in 11 years so i'm a bit out of touch! would prefer not to spend the whole weekend in the pub so activities would be good! also any gigs happening that weekend? saw a mention of the paddy's above, are they a regular in the grand? mighty band!

killarney should defiantly have its own sticky...

I suppose you ca do tha Tourist trip Muckross house The Demense Hire a Bike Ross Castle go Horse Treking OR go out to the Gap of Dunloe have a hike and a few drinks in Kates. Had visitors last year and we went to Inch Beach for Surfing. Hired all the equipment and had a great day

kerry4sam · 09-04-2009 7:39pm

Did you guys see the circus have set up on the site of the old Torc Hotel on the Park Road? I personally think it is an eye-soar there but it sure beats having nothing there but rubble

kerry4sam · 09-04-2009 7:44pm

toodelies wrote: »

Hi all,

I am originally from killarney and brining a gang down on the june bank holiday. none of them have ever been to killarney so was wondering where to bring them both during the day and at night? haven't lived there in 11 years so i'm a bit out of touch! would prefer not to spend the whole weekend in the pub so activities would be good! also any gigs happening that weekend? saw a mention of the paddy's above, are they a regular in the grand? mighty band!

killarney should defiantly have its own sticky...

newman10 wrote: »

I suppose you ca do tha Tourist trip Muckross house The Demense Hire a Bike Ross Castle go Horse Treking OR go out to the Gap of Dunloe have a hike and a few drinks in Kates. Had visitors last year and we went to Inch Beach for Surfing. Hired all the equipment and had a great day

Hey I agree with Newman10 here with the activities mentioned. Also though not so long ago a gang of us rented a row-boat down by RossCastle and rowed out to one of the islands! Savage fun

As for ThePaddy's ... I think they play every second/third week there. They sure are a mighty band with a large playlist that are second to none in th Grand imo

newman10 · 10-04-2009 10:41am

We Should come up with a list of things to do in Killarney.

We all seem to know a little so I will start.

Demense
Muskross House and Gardens
Ross Castle
Killarney House
Torc Waterfall
Jaunting Car
Horse Treking
Windsurfing (Rossbeigh)
Surfing (Inch)
Canoeing (River Laune)
Outdoor Persuits (Cappanalea)
Pitch n Putt
Golf
Fishing
Leisure Centre
Playground
Hiking
Gap of Dunloe
Cinema
Boat Trips
Gyms

kerry4sam · 11-04-2009 12:25am

newman10 wrote: »

We Should come up with a list of things to do in Killarney.

We all seem to know a little so I will start.

Demense
Muskross House and Gardens
Ross Castle
Killarney House
Torc Waterfall
Jaunting Car
Horse Treking
Windsurfing (Rossbeigh)
Surfing (Inch)
Canoeing (River Laune)
Outdoor Persuits (Cappanalea)
Pitch n Putt
Golf
Fishing
Leisure Centre
Playground
Hiking
Gap of Dunloe
Cinema
Boat Trips
Gyms

along with
National Park for walking, Jogging, Cycling, Sight-seeing etc
Open playground for young children by St.Mary's Cathedral
Buddies indoor play arena for young children on the bypass by Aura complex
Snooker/Pool table at Mustang Sallys, HolidayInnHotel & Darby O'GillsHotel

numerous bars & restaurants with food&beverages for every palette

gosh I need to think some more on this now ...

oeb · 11-04-2009 12:01pm

kerry4sam wrote: »

Did you guys see the circus have set up on the site of the old Torc Hotel on the Park Road? I personally think it is an eye-soar there but it sure beats having nothing there but rubble

I took the young lad last night, he had great fun. His first circus!

I don't think it's too bad there, and it is only temporary.

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