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 Topic: 1968 - what was it like at the Grove?Posted: 05-December-2008 at 13:26 |
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Di you know that the lower part of O'Connel St (from henry St to the bridge) is wider than the Upper part? The Upper Drogheda St (as it was originally known) was two roadways and a dividing mall, each of which was 50' wide. We were told at school that it was the widest street in Europe, even wider than the Champs Elysée!
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Posted: 04-December-2008 at 07:55 |
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Yep, Just like the old Grove he he he he |
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Posted: 03-December-2008 at 23:22 |
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Behave yourself Pat!
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I heard that from a female source Edited by Biker Pat |
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Posted: 02-December-2008 at 23:01 |
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Aries....Git up the yard I did hear however that it is supposed to be either the Widest or 2nd widest Street in the World.
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Posted: 02-December-2008 at 09:25 |
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Just to note on O'Connell Bridge Did you know its as wide as it is long |
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Posted: 02-December-2008 at 09:18 |
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I remember the sign as well. I noticed last week that Mc Dowells Happy Ring House still has their neon sign. My folks when they got engaged bought the ring there. They went into the GPO (in those days the gurriers were on the outside!) and pooled their resources to see what they could afford.
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Posted: 02-December-2008 at 09:05 |
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Ciaran
Thanks. I remember that sign sooo well. I had cousins in Churchtown and when we went to visit on the bus the 14A stop was facing that sign. We would stand and watch in wonder as the sausage went from one fork to the other. Very High tec for those days. |
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Posted: 02-December-2008 at 00:24 |
Ah! after a lot of searching, here it is! although a little lo-res.. Aries & Rahenyman, you're both correct - this is a piccy from 1960, probably from Nelson's Pillar ?, looking at D'olier St. With a little imagination you can make out the words 'Donnelly's Sausages'  CP |
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Hiya Clare. You are very very welcome on board As one of the real oldies it's great to hear from someone who even remembers the word "Easons". There are a few of us on the site that went in the late 60's and believe it or not I was talking to Cecil Nolan yesterday at lunch time so I'll be only too happy to pass on any message you may have for him. It's a great site with wonderful people who have great memories in common, even though some of them never were in the "Real Grove "he he he So don't be shy and have a good look aroundthe site. I suggest you have a look at some of the re-union photos's in The gallery and see are there any faces you recognise. Tell us where you were from and what " crowd " you hung out with and we may be able to link you with someone you remember or more importantly someone who knew you.
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Posted: 18-September-2008 at 09:04 |
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Welcome Claire - hope you also enjoy the site - just one question: why was the Grove known as 'Eason's' back at the very beginning?? |
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Posted: 18-September-2008 at 08:35 |
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Hi my name is Clare i was a regular at the grove then known to many as Easons from 1965-1968 i knew Cecil Nolan well would love to hear from people that danced to the oldies from the 60st in was a great time clare |
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Posted: 14-September-2008 at 10:54 |
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There seemed to be so many places with flashing neon signs. I used to go to town with my mother (RIP) and I would watch her bag like a guard dog. She had a habit of leaving it wide open, an ideal target for robbers. I loved Dublin city with all it's colours and it was a change from Raheny which in those days was very quite. |
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Posted: 14-September-2008 at 09:14 |
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I still think that Monarch may hold the oldy title. I'm up there but not quite the man. With these two new imposters we might have to fight our corner all right |
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Posted: 08-September-2008 at 01:13 |
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Big Welcome Sunstorm
 You're a mine of information on all things
Musical and Grovey! I'm sure you could rustle up a music question or two that would have us stumped? Ciaran. |
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Posted: 07-September-2008 at 15:29 |
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Welcome Sunstorm - another oldie but goodie. Gary - they are after your crown. Hope you enjoy the site and get to know old and new aquaintances. Enjoy |
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Posted: 06-September-2008 at 21:09 |
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Sean i hope i wont be in me PJ's when u bump into me ild be scarla...lmao Sean once i wasnt coming out with them on the ride home in the taxi...ok i know i brought up waxing but i just had to ask him...LMAO Was great meeting you aswell next time ill offer you that lift from Balbriggan..lol Shar |
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Posted: 06-September-2008 at 21:05 |
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Jaysus Sharon,the things you come out with at 0456am , ha ha,your a gas woman,was great to meet you and the gang,see you again,might even bump into you in Dunnes
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Posted: 06-September-2008 at 04:56 |
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Brendan if i told you what i liked ild only upset you so i wont Then again you know your Karate so i best put me Hurl away and leave the walloping to some1 else as for the whip well its always oiled up..just incase...lol |
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