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Sleeveen
Afghanistan
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 Posted - 01/07/2008 : 12:35:37
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Originally posted by Mark Anthony
The first all new and purpose built Bar/Lounge Deluxe as it was called then was the "Genoa Bar" at Custume Place. Opened circa December 1967.
Are you sure it didn't open a few months earlier than that, Mark? I seem to recall being in it around July of that year, and seeing the "mermaid" frieze being carried in by a meitheall. Does that piece of artwork still exist?  |
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clonbunny
Ireland
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Posted - 01/07/2008 : 13:29:50
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 I have to agree the "SHACK" was & is still one of the best pubs around OH! happy day's nice & relaxing & good lunches. |
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Mark Anthony
Ireland
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Posted - 01/07/2008 : 17:35:11
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The Genoa Bar Athlone was opened Christmas week of Dec 1967. The mural that you talk of which was made by one of the then owner’s family was of Neptune and Aphrodite. Do you remember the wine cellar at the end of the lounge ? Some great sessions in it from time to time . “Slán Tamal” quote:
Originally posted by Sleeveen
quote:
Originally posted by Mark Anthony
The first all new and purpose built Bar/Lounge Deluxe as it was called then was the "Genoa Bar" at Custume Place. Opened circa December 1967.
Are you sure it didn't open a few months earlier than that, Mark? I seem to recall being in it around July of that year, and seeing the "mermaid" frieze being carried in by a meitheall. Does that piece of artwork still exist?
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doojeen
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Mark Anthony
Ireland
682 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2008 : 14:56:54
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Hello! Doojeen. Many Thanks . I have been to the museum and worked the amature station on many occasions. RTE also have a Museum of radio memorabilie from some of the first Irish Ham's. I am licenced myself since the early seventies and i am active almost daily on the band's.Try QRZ.com and then ENTER the call EI6DL and see what you find !! Have fun and take care 73'es . quote:
Originally posted by doojeen
Hey Mark, you might be interested in this museum:
http://ei5em.110mb.com/museum.html
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clonbunny
Ireland
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Posted - 03/07/2008 : 17:41:40
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| I, happened to salavage the mermaid ,horses & the fish the was in rest pieces.from "The Genoa Bar. |
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Sequoyah
Ireland
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Posted - 03/07/2008 : 20:21:22
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An alcohol inspired post ???
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Originally posted by clonbunny
I, happened to salavage the mermaid ,horses & the fish the was in rest pieces.from "The Genoa Bar.
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Regards,
Sequoyah. |
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The Shack
