Hallowen Reunion
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Topic: Hallowen Reunion
Posted By: Sister1
Subject: Hallowen Reunion
Date Posted: 30-October-2006 at 19:55
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Well Folks, Last night was my first reunion and I must admit to being unsure beforehand as to whether going along was the right thing. Generally I like to leave the past as just that but nonetheless have very fond memories of my time in St. Pauls. Seeing the documentary on TV brought it all back and hearing all the contributors talking so honestly about their experience helped me to decide to go along last night. I wasn't disappointed. The music it goes without saying was great. But more so, I had forgotten the sense of belonging to something that was special. Last night made me very proud and I was very glad to have made the effort to go along. I went with a pal of mine who drove from Offaly straight there and back again afterwards. I only had to get home to Swords. Far play to all those who travelled long distances. I didn't get to meet many of you, but hope to rectify that next time. I also wanted to say well done to those who dressed up - I thought the guys in the 'Kiss' costumes were great. All in all a great night. The Grove is dead - long live the Grove Reunion ! PS - hope the whiplash is not too sore today everyone....
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Posted By: finno
Date Posted: 30-October-2006 at 20:15
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What a great bunch of people. I must admit to a sense of trepidation when I got to the Sheiling but once in I met Mel and Roundy and within minutes I was introduced to so many. At times I just stood back and let the music wash over me. All I was short of hearing was Reelling in the Years - Steely Dan because it felt so good and almost like being back. Also looking around and seeing so many people enjoying themselves. As Bluebell said at one point where can you go and khow every song being played. -all that was ommited from that comment was "and like every song". ------------- A man must have a code |
Posted By: star
Date Posted: 30-October-2006 at 20:42
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So glad you came along Sister1. It's a special night out and we are all completely hooked.. I didn't get introduced to you last night Finno I dont think so anyway? Did you get good photo's? Roll on The Xmas Reunion so ------------- Never Again on a school night! Famous last words |
Posted By: finno
Date Posted: 30-October-2006 at 21:19
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Just added one to chatroom thread. not sure how I should add the rest
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Posted By: aurnia
Date Posted: 30-October-2006 at 22:13
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Finno, you could always use another online photohosting service like Photobox Ireland http://www.photobox.ie/ - http://www.photobox.ie/ . Upload all the photos to an album, set it as public and give us the link. You also have the option to have it as flash slideshow. There is another one service called Flicker. I personally don't like Flicker and friends of mine use it, but there is a feature on it, that allows all your photos to seen by all and searchable. Where as in photobox, only friends or those that you pass the link to (or who is given the link) has access to see your photos. Right, I'm outta here and back to watching Most Haunted! |
Posted By: finno
Date Posted: 30-October-2006 at 22:20
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Am just placing them on photobucket presume that can be linked?
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Posted By: aurnia
Date Posted: 30-October-2006 at 22:29
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You could do, but isn't Photobucket mostly for embedding pics onto websites. I'm not sure if links can be used, but possibly. Bear in mind that a load of photos on the website is grand except for those that are still on dial up. Either suits me anyhow. I know of another service called Imageshack and it is similar to Photobucket and I know the links can be placed onto a website. I'm not that techy to know all the ins and outs of them all to be honest. Personally speaking I like Photobox for a whole group of pics to be uploaded and Imageshack for single or a smaller no of pics, and especially the latter if I want something uploaded anonymously. |
Posted By: finno
Date Posted: 30-October-2006 at 22:37
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The image of Hayseed was done via a link from photobucket. I was thinking the photos maybe should be placed in the photogallery?
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Posted By: RoundaboutToo!
Date Posted: 30-October-2006 at 23:03
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Yes Welcome Sister1. You're not alone! For myself and most of the people I spoke to last night, it was our first reunion too! You get the impression that everyone on the forum knows each other well- it was great to see all the familiar names meeting up! Finno, well done for taking so many photos and posting one already! Aurnia, ever helpful on the tech help! I meant to tell you Niall hasn't heard of Defabrik who you mentioned in another thread.. CP |
Posted By: aurnia
Date Posted: 30-October-2006 at 23:45
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No worries, Roundy.
You are right, you do get the impression that a lot of the forum people know each other. However I don't exactly. I did though just found out last night that Estahlon and I know someone from college days as though we went to the same college more or less the same time, we didn't know each other.
Delia's sisters knows my pals and they are funny enough pals of This Burning Effigy - remember Sister1 we were talking about them some time ago.
A mate of Crusty knows one of my pals too. And I met up with someone that I hadn't seen since college, though we didn't know each other from Grove days and I don't think she's here.
Cheers on the techy bits. Sister1 keep posting and you'll have access to certain additional areas.
Actually maybe you Sister1 would remember a band going back from '86, called Defabrik. I'm not sure of the spelling as it's in German but they were a goth or industrial type. Ronán Harris was the singer I think and they played in the Olympia in the goth nights then. Ronán was over recently with his current band VNV Nation http://vnvnation.com/ - http://vnvnation.com/ . Friends of mine were the promoters for the gig.
Some pics are here http://www.sebastiandooris.com/gal/v/Photojournalism/Concerts+Musicians/VNVNation23-10-2006/ - http://www.sebastiandooris.com/gal/v/Photojournalism/Concert s+Musicians/VNVNation23-10-2006/
Gotta go - Most Haunted really hotting up!
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Posted By: crusty
Date Posted: 31-October-2006 at 12:20
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Hi Finno, really nice to meet you the other night. If you can get me a CD I can pass it onto Killian and he'll upload them into the gallery. If you're around town (Store St. area) at all, just drop it into The Isaac Butt Bar in an envelope F.A.O. Andy Colbert, I'll pick them up from there. Let me know if that doesn't suit and we can make other arrangements. Thanks, Crusty. |
finno wrote:Posted By: Hayseed Dixie
Date Posted: 31-October-2006 at 12:43
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Actually..just a quick note on the pics. Remember that some people might not want their pics up online..especially if they are identified. Not a problem with me...post away..unless I'm naked or doing something illegal...hehehe!! But I reckon if anyone is posting pics... just check with the main people in them first...they're not all as vain as me..  ------------- Photographers deal in things which are continually vanishing and when they have vanished there is no contrivance on earth which can make them come back again. - (Henri Cartier-Bresson) |
Posted By: xgrovehead
Date Posted: 31-October-2006 at 12:49
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But you're well used to fame and attention HD!! ------------- We have not inherited the earth from our ancestors, we have only borrowed it from our children. -Ancient Proverb. |
Posted By: Hayseed Dixie
Date Posted: 31-October-2006 at 12:57
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Hahahaha!! If you count a row full of the Blue Rinse brigade as my adoring public..*L* Actually I hate looking at myself in pics.....just reminds me that I really need to get walking and slimming again... But hell... if someone else gets a laugh out of it..why not... Smiles are priceless in every sense of the word.. Was great to meet you btw X ..you were lovely...sorry we didn't get too chat much..maybe Bluebell is right about the pub meet some night.... ------------- Photographers deal in things which are continually vanishing and when they have vanished there is no contrivance on earth which can make them come back again. - (Henri Cartier-Bresson) |
Posted By: xgrovehead
Date Posted: 31-October-2006 at 13:04
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Ah cheers HD - same back to yerself and BB. Pub for a natter sounds good, just need some notice to get a babysitter as TBF will probably try and join us. ------------- We have not inherited the earth from our ancestors, we have only borrowed it from our children. -Ancient Proverb. |
Posted By: Hayseed Dixie
Date Posted: 31-October-2006 at 13:08
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That would be great X..and would be the same for us... need to organise a sitter as well... I know there was an attempt to do something already prior to the Re-Union and the Foggy Dew off Dame Street seemed to be the venue of choice...so maybe we can all get it organised this time before the next Re-union..which isn't all that far away now either ------------- Photographers deal in things which are continually vanishing and when they have vanished there is no contrivance on earth which can make them come back again. - (Henri Cartier-Bresson) |
Posted By: xgrovehead
Date Posted: 31-October-2006 at 13:16
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It would have to be The Nep wouldn't it? (very handy for bus home too!!!) did someone mention its open weekend nights? We could reserve it - enough of us now to fill it! ------------- We have not inherited the earth from our ancestors, we have only borrowed it from our children. -Ancient Proverb. |
Posted By: Bluebell
Date Posted: 31-October-2006 at 13:18
Hey guys if we do get this night out in town organised I reckon we
should invite Cecil along....buy him a few pints to say thanks, we
wouldn't be here chatting if he didn't dedicate his life to the grove
every Sat/Sun and Wed during summer hols.......so come on it will be
our Grove Social Club Christmas Party  so who's on for it and where and when will it be.......suggestions please
------------- You are what you wanna be....age doesn't matter |
Posted By: star
Date Posted: 31-October-2006 at 13:34
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I'll be there Just give me advance notice for babysitter! ------------- Never Again on a school night! Famous last words |
Posted By: xgrovehead
Date Posted: 31-October-2006 at 13:42
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Yes count me in The Nep Late Nov (cos dec will be mad with work, friends and family stuff) Def send Cecil the invite. ------------- We have not inherited the earth from our ancestors, we have only borrowed it from our children. -Ancient Proverb. |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 31-October-2006 at 13:47
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Posted By: Hayseed Dixie
Date Posted: 31-October-2006 at 13:56
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Did someone not say that the Nep bar has been closed? That only the Flowing Tide upstairs was open now? But yeah..I imagine we could fill the place no problem.. ------------- Photographers deal in things which are continually vanishing and when they have vanished there is no contrivance on earth which can make them come back again. - (Henri Cartier-Bresson) |
Posted By: Bluebell
Date Posted: 31-October-2006 at 13:58
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The Nep sounds good to me so how about Saturday 18th Nov or Saturday 2nd December....any of those dates suit you guys ?
------------- You are what you wanna be....age doesn't matter |
Posted By: xgrovehead
Date Posted: 31-October-2006 at 14:36
------------- We have not inherited the earth from our ancestors, we have only borrowed it from our children. -Ancient Proverb. |
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Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 31-October-2006 at 14:39
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Hiya HD, how's the head today? CP mentioned (I think in the main chat thread!?) that he had checked with the guys in the Nep and they said that downstairs was open Thurs, Friday and Saturday nights! Woohoo! ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 31-October-2006 at 14:44
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Hey Bluebell, how are you, Will check with the other half - maybe she might even come along(!). Would be nice to get out alright but can't confirm just yet Mel. ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Esthalon
Date Posted: 31-October-2006 at 15:01
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It's been a few months since I've been in the Nep, But the ladies jacks were done up about a year ago, so you're ok there XGH. Any Fri Sat except weekend 17th/18th Nov is fine with me at the moment. ------------- Smoke me a kipper I'll be back for Breakfast! |
Posted By: finno
Date Posted: 31-October-2006 at 15:24
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sounds like a plan ------------- A man must have a code |
Posted By: xgrovehead
Date Posted: 31-October-2006 at 15:40
Phew! Pat - any chance you'll come along if we have it before you fly off to Thailand??? ------------- We have not inherited the earth from our ancestors, we have only borrowed it from our children. -Ancient Proverb. |
Posted By: Bluebell
Date Posted: 31-October-2006 at 15:51
OK Esthalon....your not free on the 18th Nov so then how about Sat 2nd December? ------------- You are what you wanna be....age doesn't matter |
Posted By: Esthalon
Date Posted: 31-October-2006 at 17:14
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2nd Dec would be fine with me, but don't want to be spanner in the works.....if the 18th suits everyone else. ------------- Smoke me a kipper I'll be back for Breakfast! |
Posted By: Sister1
Date Posted: 31-October-2006 at 20:27
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Actually maybe you Sister1 would remember a band going back from '86, called Defabrik.
Not sure I have heard of them. Any good ?
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Posted By: Blondie
Date Posted: 01-November-2006 at 19:03
Listen would definatly be on for meeting up before Xmas just let me know where and when ------------- Blondie I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it ! |
Posted By: Bluebell
Date Posted: 01-November-2006 at 22:34
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How is everyone fixed for Saturday 2nd December and meeting up in the Neptune?
------------- You are what you wanna be....age doesn't matter |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 02-November-2006 at 10:40
That should be cool with me (and maybe Siobhan too)!  ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: xgrovehead
Date Posted: 02-November-2006 at 10:44
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that sounds good - time for a separate thread on this maybe??? |
Posted By: aurnia
Date Posted: 06-November-2006 at 22:40
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Lads the Nep has never closed.. Honest to god. Do ye not know! It was renovated in about 97/98 - extended the ladies by 1 toilet and knocked down a few walls, threw up the paneglass fresco thingie. It got a lick of paint in oh er about 99-00. Then again a yr or 2 later.. Then when the smoking ban came in - the upstairs got renovated to encorporate a beer garden. Downstairs remained the same with the exception of another refit in the ladies - about bleedin time too and a few more walls went up and down! And another lick of paint. Gone are the arty farty posters and ads for the Abbey on the walls though - it's all sports things up these days. And it's no longer the spit on the floor type of place either. They have though closed the Nep part I think for Mon and Tues as it's quiet.. But it's always been open for Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sunday nights. Mind you saying that I haven't been in a few months. But mates of mine go in from time to time. Now de yez remember the old Foggy? With the knock yerself out, ie mind da head step down into the loo's and squeezing past to let someone in!
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Posted By: Bluebell
Date Posted: 06-November-2006 at 22:51
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Aurnia.....I haven't been in the Nep in about 15yrs, so I'm dying to
see it again, and I'm glad to read in your post that they have made the
wemons toilets bigger....god what we had to put up with back in the 80's ------------- You are what you wanna be....age doesn't matter |
Posted By: aurnia
Date Posted: 06-November-2006 at 23:10
No haven't heard them sorry. Just was wondering had anyone. Ronan's current band is more dark industrial bordering on techno/ebm - not a zillion miles away current Front 242, FLA or even Nitzer Ebb. Defabrik probably never got to demo or just did a few tapes but nothing much else - like so many bands back then.
Anyone remember Jam Jar Jail? I saw them play in the Baggot way way back when a class mate of mine when I repeated the Leaving was in a band called Graphics. Graphics went onto be called Bawl and then Mark the singer went onto form the Pony Club.
I never got to see these but I believed they were good -
And The Garden Hasn't Changed Much? Same with House of Byron. But I did get to see Babylon The Bride a few times. Found out years later that an ex of mine's mate was the singer in the Bride and got them on tape.
Also got Tower Of Babel on tape and one of the 7" singles.
Sorry I'm hjacking the thread again!
 And don't get me started on the s*x god that is Fergal McKee! |
Posted By: Sister1
Date Posted: 08-November-2006 at 22:24
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[QUOTE=aurnia
Anyone remember Jam Jar Jail?
Don't remember them, although thats the name of a Therapy ? track from Suicide Pact, You First...
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Posted By: aurnia
Date Posted: 09-November-2006 at 00:28
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Therapy? Haven't heard them in ages.. must dig out the cds. Nah the band were in existence way before that.. The gig in the Baggot Inn was back in 89. There was another band around then that I saw and nobody remembers them either. They were called Cherryblossom and were goth/indie and from Cabra. No-one has a clue about them except I know I saw them - Graphics were on the same bill in McGonagles that night. This would have been late 89 or early 90 as it was before The Mission gig in the SFX in 90 cause I do remember that! What a gig.. Oh and Simon was just so spiffy then!! The Power of Dreams boys weren't bad either if I do remember correctly..! |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 09-November-2006 at 18:30
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Aurnia A qustion for you.. The Mission were they called The Immaculate Fools before they came The Mission ??? You probably never heard of The Immaculute Fools P |
Posted By: Biker Pat
Date Posted: 10-November-2006 at 13:36
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BR, I have a picture cover 45" of the Immaculate Fools with the song title of "Immaculate Fools". Absolutely love that track. "Every days a holiday" "We are enchanted"
------------- May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 10-November-2006 at 14:58
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I think I saw them live. They were the support act of "He who cannot be mentioned" I don't theink Immaculate Fools and The Mission are the one band. I looked it up and found feck all... P |
Posted By: Phoenix
Date Posted: 22-November-2006 at 17:43
Yes I was that mad eejit who travelled from Offaly...Great to see ya Sister1.. and all the rest of the ageing rockers.... It's been a long time since I heard Temple of Love being played at any kind of dance... Must congratulate Cecil for all the years of abuse he took from the kids. As Sister1 was reminding me when Cecil would occasionaly fluff the record change and loud abuse was being hurled at him on stage he would turn on the lights and STARE the crowd down... I can't think of any other guy doing this for 30 yrs.. the sheer thought of holding a school disco frightens the hell out of me ... and my son is only 5..... Great night, sore neck sore back and a sweated out...just like I remember... |
Posted By: Hayseed Dixie
Date Posted: 22-November-2006 at 17:53
Were they called Kerbdog previously?..or am I mixing them up with another band?..Used to get played on Phantom and Dave Fanning quite a bit.. ------------- Photographers deal in things which are continually vanishing and when they have vanished there is no contrivance on earth which can make them come back again. - (Henri Cartier-Bresson) |
Posted By: Hayseed Dixie
Date Posted: 22-November-2006 at 17:53
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Oh and welcome Phoenix....  ------------- Photographers deal in things which are continually vanishing and when they have vanished there is no contrivance on earth which can make them come back again. - (Henri Cartier-Bresson) |
Posted By: Sister1
Date Posted: 23-November-2006 at 20:06
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Kerbdog were a different band - Therapy are from Antrim, Kerdog from Kilkenny. Both are back on Phantom now..... |
Posted By: finno
Date Posted: 23-November-2006 at 22:32
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Greetings and salutations phoenix
------------- A man must have a code |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 24-November-2006 at 18:41
Hey Phoenix, welcome aboard  ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |