What to expect in the Boilerhouse

cgcsb · 09-06-2020 9:29am

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

Hi sorry for jumping in but the boilerhouse is a name I haven’t heard in a while! In the late 90s I worked in the tech side of the hospitality industry and as I was the youngest staff member and the last in I was given all the gay jobs , the job would be phoned in and automatically “ash, job in for you “ it didn’t matter if I was trained or not , I’d be trained before I went:) . I remember thinking it was a pub and standing outside calling the office to say I’m here but can’t see it

Anyway I thought I’d share as a measure of how far the country had moved on in 20 years OR NOT?

Like what tech jobs did the boiler house need? what are all the gay jobs? was it because you were young or because you were gay? lol

Mr.Frame · 09-06-2020 11:41am

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

Hi sorry for jumping in but the boilerhouse is a name I haven’t heard in a while! In the late 90s I worked in the tech side of the hospitality industry and as I was the youngest staff member and the last in I was given all the gay jobs , the job would be phoned in and automatically “ash, job in for you “ it didn’t matter if I was trained or not , I’d be trained before I went:) . I remember thinking it was a pub and standing outside calling the office to say I’m here but can’t see it

Anyway I thought I’d share as a measure of how far the country had moved on in 20 years OR NOT?

You were given all the "gay jobs"?

Whats that now ?

Ash.J.Williams · 09-06-2020 12:32pm

Mr.Frame wrote: »

You were given all the "gay jobs"?

Whats that now ?

I should have used “” for that bit

Ash.J.Williams · 09-06-2020 12:34pm

cgcsb wrote: »

Like what tech jobs did the boiler house need? what are all the gay jobs? was it because you were young or because you were gay? lol

The boiler house has tech that needs installation and maintenance

I was referring to homophobia of the time the fact that the older engineers would bypass such calls.

cgcsb · 09-06-2020 12:43pm

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

I was referring to homophobia of the time the fact that the older engineers would bypass such calls.

That's mad. Like obviously there are homophobes, but imagine going through such effort to avoid even seeing a gay person. Some serious psychology at play there.

What were the other 'gay jobs' though? I'm fascinated.

Ash.J.Williams · 09-06-2020 12:52pm

cgcsb wrote: »

That's mad. Like obviously there are homophobes, but imagine going through such effort to avoid even seeing a gay person. Some serious psychology at play there.

What were the other 'gay jobs' though? I'm fascinated.

Apologies I used the term as it was used to me, a number of bars and the boiler house would have been given to me as the newest and youngest technician, I am straight by the way, however... joke was on them as they were great craic

imme · 09-06-2020 1:12pm

cgcsb wrote: »

That's mad. Like obviously there are homophobes, but imagine going through such effort to avoid even seeing a gay person. Some serious psychology at play there.

What were the other 'gay jobs' though? I'm fascinated.

I don't think the poster was setting out to offend or hurt anyone.

The thread is about the boiler house, "gay jobs" to me sounds like gay bars etc etc
Whats the problem.

cgcsb · 10-06-2020 3:57pm

imme wrote: »

I don't think the poster was setting out to offend or hurt anyone.

The thread is about the boiler house, "gay jobs" to me sounds like gay bars etc etc
Whats the problem.

Perhaps it's the medium of online posts, I never meant it to sound like I was offended. I just thought it was funny. Also curious for an example and something that I never considered before.

I wasn't getting shirty or anything, didn't mean it to sound that way

cgcsb · 21-06-2020 2:10pm

I see the gay saunas of Spain reopened last night under strict conditions. 50% capacity and sterilized surfaces. I wonder what the HSE advice here is? Given the boiler house is the only such establishment in the state, I doubt there'll be specific guidelines like in Spain.

Heebie · 21-06-2020 2:14pm

cgcsb wrote:

the boiler house is the only such establishment in the state

The Dock/The Inn on the Liffey isn't in Ireland?

cgcsb · 21-06-2020 2:18pm

Heebie wrote: »

The Dock/The Inn on the Liffey isn't in Ireland?

It was but is no longer in existence.

Heebie · 21-06-2020 2:49pm

cgcsb wrote:

It was but is no longer in existence.

Recent development?

imme · 21-06-2020 5:30pm

Heebie wrote: »

Recent development?

Seems to be,

There was a piece in the Irish Times at the time of this GCN article about saunas being moribund.

https://gcn.ie/internet-probably-killed-irish-gay-sauna-scene/

L1011 · 21-06-2020 8:15pm

The building is up for sale.

Note:

1: No internal pictures
2: The interesting euphemism of "health studio"

The layout is visible (sauna, booths etc) on the floorplan but the brochure still has zero internal pictures

http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mediamaster-s3eu/d/b/db0c7552fefc3c504e315d785cc6c5a9.pdf

Beechwoodspark · 21-06-2020 9:26pm

Often wondered, is the BH Lesbian/trans etc friendly ?

Gael23 · 21-06-2020 9:35pm

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

Often wondered, is the BH Lesbian/trans etc friendly ?

It’s men only but trans could get in I guess

Mr rebel · 23-06-2020 9:36pm

L1011 wrote: »

The building is up for sale.

Note:

1: No internal pictures
2: The interesting euphemism of "health studio"

The layout is visible (sauna, booths etc) on the floorplan but the brochure still has zero internal pictures

http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mediamaster-s3eu/d/b/db0c7552fefc3c504e315d785cc6c5a9.pdf

I thought you meant the Boilerhouse was up for sale first before I clicked on the link:eek:

Anyway, I’m not a fan of saunas but felt it was a sort of “rites of passage” to visit the Boilerhouse at least once as I’ve been to all the other gay establishments in Dublin, so myself and a more experienced friend went there at the start of the year. It is fairly expensive to enter (think I paid €25) but I suppose it’s up to you then if you want to get your money's worth so to speak. I had a look around and left my friend there to enjoy himself once my curiosity was sated.

imme · 23-06-2020 10:30pm

Mr rebel wrote: »

I thought you meant the Boilerhouse was up for sale first before I clicked on the link:eek:

Anyway, I’m not a fan of saunas but felt it was a sort of “rites of passage” to visit the Boilerhouse at least once as I’ve been to all the other gay establishments in Dublin, so myself and a more experienced friend went there at the start of the year. It is fairly expensive to enter (think I paid €25) but I suppose it’s up to you then if you want to get your money's worth so to speak. I had a look around and left my friend there to enjoy himself once my curiosity was sated.

What were you expecting
What did you find

Mr rebel · 24-06-2020 1:48pm

imme wrote: »

What were you expecting
What did you find

I was expecting it to be a huge place altogether but it was much more intimate. It was also very quiet with only around 12 guys or so there, and half of them were in the little bar area having a chat.
It was pretty late on a Sunday night too though so I assume the place is much busier on a Friday and Saturday.

Gael23 · 24-06-2020 1:59pm

It’s good when you need a quick release but I always regret going in there

Tig98 · 24-06-2020 5:17pm

Gael23 wrote: »

It’s good when you need a quick release but I always regret going in there

Yeah, it wouldn't be a great idea to make it a regular thing. I went once and it was very mehh. A good experience but wouldve had more fun meeting a guy from grindr imo

Mr rebel · 24-06-2020 5:27pm

Cruising bars are better than saunas in my opinion with less pressure and a more relaxed environment.

imme · 25-06-2020 10:53am

There was a program on channel 4 last night, Secrets of the Sauna, dealing with a UK sauna, owners, customers and staff.

It is from 2016, available on the player.

Interesting in its own way.

Mr.Frame · 30-06-2020 12:28pm

I see the BH thread has been bumped.

Given the current crisis we are in, I wonder will the BH survive and end up closing?

How can you observe social distancing ?

Will everyone who wishes to enter have to wear a mask and gloves ?
Instead of interacting with each other, interact with yourself and look at others interacting with themselves,whilst wearing gloves and a face mask,

Such a turn on!

Qrt · 30-06-2020 12:32pm

Mr.Frame wrote: »

Will everyone who wishes to enter have to wear a mask and gloves ?
Instead of interacting with each other, interact with yourself and look at others interacting with themselves,whilst wearing gloves and a face mask,

Such a turn on!

Dublin’s newest BDSM Fisting Exhibitionist venue.

cgcsb · 30-06-2020 12:35pm

I think it will survive. The social distancing rules will just be ignored. They are ignored as it is in all settings anyway. Saunas are reopen in Spain already.

Tig98 · 30-06-2020 1:16pm

Well a dick has never coughed at me before so I'll take my chances

CucamarMor · 30-06-2020 5:15pm

Tig98 wrote: »

Well a dick has never coughed at me before so I'll take my chances

You sure it hasn't spluttered at you though?

Heebie · 30-06-2020 6:59pm

Qrt wrote:

Dublinâ€™s newest BDSM Fisting Exhibitionist venue.

Fisting isn't always BDSM.(never is if I'm involved)

Annasopra · 30-06-2020 10:35pm

Qrt wrote: »

Dublin’s newest BDSM Fisting Exhibitionist venue.

Sorry what?

Qrt · 01-07-2020 9:23am

Joeytheparrot wrote: »

Sorry what?

Masks, gloves, looking at other people...

Gael23 · 01-07-2020 9:51am

Don’t see it surviving. Your exposed to all sorts of bodily fluids in there, the risk of someone getting infected is absolutely massive

cgcsb · 01-07-2020 9:54am

Gael23 wrote: »

Don’t see it surviving. Your exposed to all sorts of bodily fluids in there, the risk of someone getting infected is absolutely massive

Already open in Spain though. Once bars open on the 20th, it'll take about 4 or 5 weeks for the rules to be completely eroded.

CucamarMor · 01-07-2020 1:42pm

cgcsb wrote: »

Already open in Spain though. Once bars open on the 20th, it'll take about 4 or 5 weeks for the rules to be completely eroded.

Sounds rank to be honest. Better just get yourself on an app and find someone for the jump exclusively a few months til it all settles.

cgcsb · 01-07-2020 1:54pm

CucamarMor wrote: »

Sounds rank to be honest. Better just get yourself on an app and find someone for the jump exclusively a few months til it all settles.

Thanks for the advice and judgement/opinion that I didn't ask for.

CucamarMor · 01-07-2020 1:56pm

cgcsb wrote: »

Thanks for the advice and judgement/opinion that I didn't ask for.

:eek: no offense meant

imme · 01-07-2020 9:31pm

cgcsb wrote: »

Already open in Spain though. Once bars open on the 20th, it'll take about 4 or 5 weeks for the rules to be completely eroded.

Why the numerous references to Spain, are they relevant to Ireland, with its 1 or 2 saunas, versus the 200 or whatever of Spain.

cgcsb · 01-07-2020 11:45pm

imme wrote: »

Why the numerous references to Spain, are they relevant to Ireland, with its 1 or 2 saunas, versus the 200 or whatever of Spain.

Spain is further along in it's reopening than Ireland is. Not sure why the number of saunas makes a difference other than the Spanish health ministry might offer specific guidance to them where as in Ireland they'll probably go with the gym/health club guidance.

Annasopra · 02-07-2020 8:18am

CucamarMor wrote: »

:eek: no offense meant

Ok but like your post came across judgemental

imme · 02-07-2020 12:02pm

cgcsb wrote: »

Spain is further along in it's reopening than Ireland is. Not sure why the number of saunas makes a difference other than the Spanish health ministry might offer specific guidance to them where as in Ireland they'll probably go with the gym/health club guidance.

A sauna, can you socially distance in a sauna.

The number makes a difference as it is an industry or part of the sex industry in Spain.
There is one sex sauna in Ireland.

Gael23 · 27-07-2020 11:29am

Reopening August 10th

cgcsb · 08-09-2020 1:19pm

So seems to be open according to website. Anyone been? just curious how the masking / social distancing situation is generally. I mean I guess neither is really enforced as suggested on their website, but are the lads wearing masks going in?

Gael23 · 08-09-2020 3:30pm

Can’t really shag with a mask on

Ten of Swords · 08-09-2020 4:23pm

Gael23 wrote: »

Can’t really shag with a mask on

Yep, pointless

Qrt · 08-09-2020 8:24pm

Gael23 wrote: »

Can’t really shag with a mask on

That’s what you think...

Gael23 · 08-09-2020 8:48pm

Qrt wrote: »

That’s what you think...

I certainly wouldn’t allow someone penetrate me when I couldn’t see what they looked like

ongarboy · 08-09-2020 11:03pm

Gael23 wrote: »

I certainly wouldn’t allow someone penetrate me when I couldn’t see what they looked like

You obviously haven't visited many darkrooms/cruising bars on your travels then!!! Lol!!

cgcsb · 09-09-2020 6:25pm

Gael23 wrote: »

I certainly wouldn’t allow someone penetrate me when I couldn’t see what they looked like

This may be the best post on boards.

Ten of Swords · 09-09-2020 7:40pm

:pac:

He's not wrong though!!

jm198 · 09-09-2020 7:43pm

I was there last night for the first time, it was very quite not much going on! You’re advised to wear a face mask while walking around but you don’t when you, well you know.....

What to expect in the Boilerhouse

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