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Stevie 
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1976-81ish Joined: 22-July-2005 Location: Raheny Dublin Status: Offline Points: 295 |
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 Posted: 12-November-2005 at 09:11 |
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Right with you there Rolo! I took many years for me to find out that 5o'clock actually occured TWICE in 24 hours!!!! and when it did occur I was on my way HOME... Hey, if you are Ronan Leech, is Fiona your sister? top of Ardlea Rd Ann, how could you possibly do this after a late night head banging down at the Grove??? Stevie |
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Rolo
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Posted: 12-November-2005 at 09:23 |
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Hey Stevie, Now you've got me at a terrible disadvantage , need some help here. Rolo. |
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ExArtanehead
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76-80 Joined: 01-November-2005 Location: Dublin Status: Offline Points: 48 |
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Posted: 13-November-2005 at 03:46 |
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Hi Rolo, I lived just off St. Brigids, on Danieli Road, I was doing other things in the 80s (sounds mysterious), so I don't think our paths crossed. |
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tony99
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Posted: 21-November-2005 at 12:59 |
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"the Crofton Airport hotel (to see the Look-a-Likes, Stryder, Bogie Boys etc)" Hey Ann, I was down in Orlando about 10 years ago and just happened on this Irish Pub. Who was playing inside only the Lookalikes (Baby don't leave 'til I wake up"). They had a slightly different lineup with Mick Redmond (ex of The Tabs, from Drumcondra) on lead guitar. I remember the first time I went to the Crofton Airport nightclub and the "bleedin" bouncer would'nt let us in just because we came from East Wall. I also went to see the Talking Heads movie at the Fairview Cinema. Do you remember the mad advertizements they used to have before the movies. - Windsor Motors, McDowells Happy Ring House, etc. I've been living in Washington DC for 14 years and it still feels like I left yesterday. Did you ever go to the Blind dance in Marino? |
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eejit91
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Grove Years 1979-1983-84ish Joined: 12-October-2005 Location: Sometimes here and sometime Status: Offline Points: 8180 |
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Posted: 21-November-2005 at 14:03 |
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Ditto there Tony - Living in Ohio 14 years and yes it feels like I stepped off the plane just yesterday!!!!
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"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better."
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Ann Whelan
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Posted: 21-November-2005 at 14:33 |
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(Baby don't leave 'til I wake up"). They had a slightly different lineup with Mick Redmond (ex of The Tabs, from Drumcondra) on lead guitar. I remember the first time I went to the Crofton Airport nightclub and the "bleedin" bouncer would'nt let us in just because we came from East Wall. I also went to see the Talking Heads movie at the Fairview Cinema. Do you remember the mad advertizements they used to have before the movies. - Windsor Motors, McDowells Happy Ring House, etc. I've been living in Washington DC for 14 years and it still feels like I left yesterday. Did you ever go to the Blind dance in Marino? Hi tony99, I have the Lookalikes album at home in Irlanda with that very song on it! Sean O'Connor was the leadsinger that I remember and then I remember Eamon broke off and went el solo. We use to see him at McGonnagles. What part of East Wall did you hail from? My mother (RIP) came from there and my aunt and lots of cousin still reside there and worked in the area.Yes, I do remember those Happy Ring House adds and the boos that were made at them! Sad to think how they wasted such advertisements on the likes of us!!! Yes, I also went to the Blind...had forgotten about that!!! |
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Kay Fagan
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Posted: 21-November-2005 at 15:40 |
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Hi Tony I heard of the blind but never went.My husband used to live in East Wall Bradshaw was there name. I remember going to Fairview Cinema jasus that wasn't yesterday
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tony99
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Posted: 23-November-2005 at 12:40 |
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Ann, do you remember the “Jagger” circle in the Blind. Every time Satisfaction or Brown Sugar came on it was time to throw some Jagger shapes. Strangely enough, a Jagger circle automatically formed for other songs like “All Right Now” by Free, “Jailbait” by Wishbone Ash, and “Rebel Rebel” by Bowie. And what about the crazy purple fluorescent lighting. We were always hoping the girls would wear white because ……well you know what I mean! Kay, I remember the Bradshaws from East Wall. I lived in the lane between Church Rd and Shelmalier (which is now blocked off). |
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Ann Whelan
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Posted: 23-November-2005 at 15:48 |
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Hi Tone99 You made me laugh with the memory of the crazy purple fluorescent lighting....I remember it well & thankfully was never subjected to it as I was a child of Black. I would get embarassed for those mere mortals whose lingerie was on full display, although at times I got the weird impression that some female fatals made this move deliberately!!!!! To this day I can still NOT understand women who wear white skirts with black knickers underneath. If anyone can explain de logic of this please step forward as this has mesmorized me for years!!!!! |
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Rolo
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Posted: 27-November-2005 at 11:19 |
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[QUOTE=tony99]
I also went to see the Talking Heads movie at the Fairview Cinema. Do you remember the mad advertizements they used to have before the movies. - Windsor Motors, McDowells Happy Ring House, etc. Just saw the above, Before the Talking Heads Movie was ever made,who remembers going to the Zeppelin Movie " The Song Remains the Same " ,late night at the same venue. Still a great concert movie, the opening riff of " Rock and Roll " set the tone for a powerhouse performance. Rolo. |
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ExArtanehead
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Posted: 30-November-2005 at 13:52 |
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Hi Ann, Sorry about the delay, been busy with the real world. Ruth Farrell sounds familiar, didn't she have two brothers, James and Paddy? I think Paddy ran into trouble years back with the hard stuff, and is no more... I actually stacked shelves in Liptons for the summer, many moons ago. A guy called Derek Leavy took it over, but drank himself out of business. Jaysus, It's all doom and gloom, but plenty more survived, I'm glad to say! Still don't see anyone familiar on this website, though... |
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ExArtanehead
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Posted: 19-December-2005 at 23:00 |
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Ann, are you there? I'm listening to "Epitaph" by KC, I think Cecil played 21st Century Schizoid Man once, though I can't be sure, can someone help here? Maybe he played Elephant Talk, but that was after my era, the 70s...
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RoundaboutToo!
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Posted: 18-August-2006 at 02:48 |
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Hello All, I'm a forum newbie and a Grove oldie so excuse any ramblings and faux pas! I'm amazed I've only found the forum, and more amazed to find others from my Grove era - '77 to '81. Stayed up till all hours last night delving through it!
Ann - ( and Stevie and Rolo and russell and all), Don't think I know you but our paths would've crossed - thanks for your memories of Dublin from late '70s/early '80s - Buses on Grafton St, the Diceman, Fairview cinema.. Anyone remember Kings pub beside the Dandelion? or the Brazen Head when they sold only large bottles? Good music at the Crofton, Baggot Inn (Katmandu), Toner's & McGonigales. The Magnet in Pearse St.; 'Zebra', (Dublins 1st Reggae band?) Gigs at the National Stadium? But exArtanehead! its been a long long time! (subtle Genesis quote) I also lived at the Grove '77 to '80; also left Chanel in '76 and my brain too is 18 years old - That narrows it down hugely! Yourself, myself, Mick from Maryfield and Charlie made up the quorum. I'll pm you later. So all, I'm from the Roundabout too! hence the name. The Lamb Lies Down was our favourite for years, hence the avatar. My music was (and sometimes still is) ELP, Genesis (with Gabriel), Bowie, Patti Smith and Westlife (no really, the last one was a typo). Marcus who played the flute in St Annes lived in Galway for years, I'll find out what he's up to. He did rock carvings and drawings too down the park. There was another flautist - Frank; also lives in Galway? (XAH, the Marcus you mentioned might be Mark - great parties, and he did call his dad Tony!) I frequented the Neptune till '90, occasionally playing a bodhran badly and drinking Dry Blackthorn, though usually the other way round - 'twas there I met Dermot & Alan, Gerry & Colm from Zero Zero, (Gerry's living in the Wesht now), Stryder and a multitude of others. (anyone at Arthur's party in Dalkey?) For fear of going off topic, I'll shut up and compile a list of grove tracks I remember ( and still listen to) - amazing what influence 1 record deck, a tape deck and 2 big speakers in a school hall had. Thanks Cecil. Keep up the good work/posts about that era/area & jokes (was it Biker pat posed: How do you kill a Circus? - Go for the Juggler.)? still laughing... I'm definitely not getting into the word association (football) forum... now where was I? ok, Send... |
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Rolo
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Posted: 18-August-2006 at 15:18 |
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Ah RoundaboutToo, at last someone else who remembers Zero Zero. JC came on here for a while from his home in Sydney ( If ya read enough you'll find it somewhere.) He´s still playing guitar all these years later. Anyway,glad you´ve finally found the Forum and look forward to more contributions. BTW do you happen to remember a band that played McGonagles round that time called Free Booze ? Rolo. |
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RoundaboutToo!
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Posted: 29-August-2006 at 00:34 |
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Hi Rolo, yeah Gerry was the synth player, from Ardlea/Kilmore Rd I think. I remember when the band had all their gear stolen and paid ransom to some guys in Sheriff St to get it back but to no avail. Did Colm have a left handed fretless Rickenbacker? not easy to replace at the time.
I did hear of Free Booze, though never saw them; friend of mine wanted them to play at his 21st so he could tell everyone there would be Free Booze at his party!  CP. |
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Biker Pat
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Posted: 29-August-2006 at 11:43 |
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[/QUOTE] Welcome to the forum Roundabouttoo.  |
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May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride.
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St Brigids
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Posted: 20-September-2006 at 01:57 |
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Reading these posts is a bit like a session with a shrink – all the memories come flooding back – and it only seems like … well a little while ago. Just saw that Grove documentary tonight… they skipped over the late 70s a bit quick. Wonder when the Oasis documentary will be aired … the CBs going around separating any couples getting too close. Ann – if you walked up St Brigid’s Rd to St Mary’s then I must have passed you thousands of times. I had to wade through the grey uniforms going to and from school – best part of the day. I was, I guess, a bencher (same crew who took up residency outside Bradleys – hung around the Cresent, and graduated to a fire in St Anne’s after the Grove years). I’m trying to place you - did you know a girl called Petina or something? Did you know the lads from Stryder? I remember going to see them share the bill with U2 in a little hall near the church in Harmonstown – leaving the gig when Stryder where done & U2 taking the stage ... I'll remind Bono about that if he bothers to get in touch. Nobody mentioned the Alsations? |
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Rolo
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Posted: 20-September-2006 at 08:35 |
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Oh yes they did.( Mention the Alsatians,that is. ) 5 Honours and a 175, a 750 and a licence to drive. Read ALL the posts man, see Songs from the Grove, sometime late last month or early this month. Rolo. |
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Vinyl Junkie
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Posted: 20-September-2006 at 08:53 |
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Hey St Brigids, The little hall was "St Brendans" school hall near Measc Avenue (opposite that big green)?? I remember that night as well with Stryder and U2, was after prizes were given out for Artane Summer Project as I recall. I remember thinking "U2"?? cant be much good with a name like that but what did I know. And yeah, as Rolo said, the Alsations were discussed in the "Songs from the Grove" thread....
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RoundaboutToo!
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Posted: 20-September-2006 at 10:18 |
Welcome St Brigids! I remember the Benchers - was it ye who decorated the trees at the roundabout at Christmas? CP. |
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