So, the countdown has begun - in less than 6 weeks I’ll be back in Limerick, with Jersey Bitch by my side! Who’s brave enough (or crazy enough!) to join us for beverages in one of the local watering holes??? Any takers???
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BiBs said,
April 6, 2007 @
I have the days around your arival booked an’ all !!!! Can’t wait to catch up with you - its been too long babes. Roll on the piss up to end all piss ups!!
limerickgal said,
April 6, 2007 @
Excellent girlie!! I can’t wait to see ya!
Jen said,
April 10, 2007 @
Oh sweet lord we will all be dying….. looking forward to seeing you mrs. I will have the golden grill chips all ready for you LOL
limerickgal said,
April 10, 2007 @
Don’t forget the steak & kidney pie - can’t get decent food over here!!!
I’m leaving it up to the two of ye to design the pub crawl map! I’m sure I won’t be disappointed!
BiBs said,
April 11, 2007 @
Right Jen, we are on a mission he he he. I am assuming of course that this is going to be a marathon drinking session, starting pre-noon and ending once all the old haunts and new haunts have been christened. Oh, I cant wait!!!
Malachy said,
April 11, 2007 @
from Limerick myself, in NY for over a decade. Follow your blog when time permits - enjoy the Irish slant on American life. So which are your old haunts of Limerick ?
limerickgal said,
April 12, 2007 @
Malachy, thanks for the comment!
Old haunts would cover the Davin Arms and Molly Malones to name a few and of course what was a night on the town without swinging by Docs and heading to Friar Tucks for late night grub after!! Good times!!!
Malachy said,
April 12, 2007 @
I hope garlic fries and cheese were on the menu @ Friar Tucks or a good old Kebab. Yes - Docs was the business - warm summer evenings in the courtyard. hmmm Davin Arms - my side of town too.
BiBs said,
April 12, 2007 @
Ah Malachy, you’ve been in NY too long “garlic fries and cheese”? Its garlic and cheese chip! ha ha ha
And I am afraid to break this terribe news - but Friar Tucks is no more - its now Apache Pizza! Sorry peeps
Malachy said,
April 12, 2007 @
yeah - to my shock and dismay, I discovered the disappearance of Friar Tucks in a drunken stupor a few years ago - you can imagine my reaction !!
how many times had I sat on the steps of the Franciscans @ 3 in the morning muchin on Friar Tucks (and trying to avoid a hiding from some random knacker) before walking home or hoping for a taxi to stop.
limerickgal said,
April 12, 2007 @
Long as I have Donkey Fords I’ll be happy!
Malachy said,
April 12, 2007 @
all this talk of good greasy limerick food and drinking establishments:-
a thought/suggestion for limerickgal & Co -
a survey/poll of top 5 Limerick pubs, and/or fast food joints (would have to be within a context of years - as the best pubs today were not the same as the best pubs 10-15 years ago) - so Top 5 pubs of the 90s ?
limerickgal said,
April 12, 2007 @
I can’t remember the names of half the places we used to hang out in but I’ll give it a shot
Hmmmm…………….
Pubs:
The Davin
Molly’s
Newtown Perry
The Shebeen
Can’t remember the names of other places we always visited - old age is a terrible thing!
Fast Food:
Golden Grill
Friar Tucks
Luigi’s
Chicken Hut
Donkey Fords
Anyone else going to join in???
Jersey Bitch said,
April 12, 2007 @
I am in trouble on this visit!! I see I need to start drinking more over the next 4 weeks!!
I will be up for the challenge!!
Malachy said,
April 12, 2007 @
limerickgal - all good selections - how bout:-
Mickey Martins
Nancy Blakes
McKnights
Buddies Bar
Quinns (Ellen St)
Arthurs Warehouse
Baker Place (aka ‘break ur face’)
and another good few greasie spoons:-
Abrakedabra
and my god - how good were the ’super chips’ @ the Chicken Hut
Jen said,
April 13, 2007 @
oh yeah there are are few of them places we must definately go. some new haunts include the following
Smyths
Flannerys
the new George bar
Pier 1
and probably some more but the list is getting long. if we have a drink in all of these then i think we will be doing well
and by the way MMMMMM Rio’s for chicken Kebabs and chips now is fab too and thats out by teh Kilmurry mmmmmmm
roll on the party. Jersey Bitch you better get your drinking wellies on its going to be a long one.
Jersey Bitch said,
April 13, 2007 @
I am so ready for the challenge!! You have no idea!!
Limerick Guy said,
April 13, 2007 @
Lads I have become a workaholic and not been here in ages.
Friar Tucks is no more. I fckin loved that place so much. Watching all the fights while munching on good food is no longer happening…. ItryThe Lobster Pot, two doors down beside the light shop… Great Garlic chip with cheese and two battered sausages in there. Donkey Fords is still there!! Abrekebabra is the only place to get a daaaycent Kebab here in Limerick.
Of course Supermacs is still there on the corner.. that street is pedestrianised now!
The Shebeen is gone. I used to work there. Tropics etc is no all closed. There is a new building going up there.. I think its going to be a hotel again.. maybe I am wrong
Limerick has changed a bit in the last ten years with big modern buildings. You are in for a shock!
Nancy Blakes is still rockin though. There is a new pub up beside it called Flannerys.. it seems good. The Davin is still the same ole same ole.
Yes the chicken hut still has the best sauce for chips in the world
Docs is now called the Trinity Rooms. Full of people way way younger than us now. I feel old.
Limerick Guy said,
April 13, 2007 @
Oh and remember… Americans tip.. we dont… save yourself 500 euros by NEVER tipping when you are over here ok….
If you tip you will look silly.. the price is on the board.. thats all you pay!
Jersey Bitch said,
April 13, 2007 @
Thanks for the tip Limerick Guy!! Will you be joining us at one of the local pubs by chance??
limerickgal said,
April 13, 2007 @
LG, you don’t have to remind me about not tipping! Hey - are you going to come have a beverage with us???? I promise we don’t bite
Malachy said,
April 16, 2007 @
So - of the contributors above - who is actually from Limerick - should one assume that it is ‘Jersey Bitch’s’ first time in Limbo ? and if so - she better start raising the alcohol tolerance levels now !!!!
And to Limerick Guy - I suspect you’d have a lot of fun out with these ladies, but assume it is safe to say that if they do bite, they at least dont bite too hard
Jersey Bitch said,
April 16, 2007 @
You are correct Malachy it is my first time!! Oh, and believe me I have been practicing for months now. I just hope I have been practicing enough!!! Any words of wisdom?? Tips? Pointers? Ideas on how to be sure I am ready???!!!!
Jersey Bitch said,
April 16, 2007 @
Oh and yes we don’t bite!! Just guaranteed good time and good laughs
limerickgal said,
April 16, 2007 @
Well, maybe just a little nibble if the opportunity arises!
ReD said,
April 19, 2007 @
Hello all
well i am originally from Limerick and so is Ms BiBs so we know the places to be. There are always good bands on in Smyths and we are hoping that we find some good sessions happening when ye are over.
Jersey Bitch….. cant wait to meet you and catch up on all the gossip on what Ms LimerickGal has been doing over there as she might leave out the gorey details…. you will be well baptised into the limerick drinking session but remember if you get sick you just have to have a water and start all over again …..LOL
roll on the shots….
ReD
limerickgal said,
April 19, 2007 @
ReD! I forgot to tell ya - I sent an e-mail to John & Liam and we’re going to try & get together one night! Don’t think I’ve seen them since your wedding so hopefully we can catch up with them!
Jersey Bitch said,
April 20, 2007 @
ReD- I am very excited to meet and definately catch up with you! I can’ promise you gorey details LG has been a saint over here!!
Are you beliving that at all???
I will be well prepared for this trip and I promise you I will not have to start all over!!
See you in 3 weeks!!