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things that used to be in waterford ya can remember
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What about Ned Elliots Chipper and the old Grey Chip Van he used to drive to the outskirts. Amazing Cod 'n' Chips from an old van - wrapped in the Munster Express or News & Star! Jaysus, am I that old?Stripes chipper in red square
Bobby McGee's
ABC Radio in Arundel Square
Winston's where Ruby's is now
Fat Sam's where Muldoon's is now
The Trap where Muldoon's is now
Davy Mac's then Trumps where Mason's is now
KK Discount Store where Kavanaghs Electrical on Michael St is now
Chuck Wagon chipper on Michael St
Morris's on Manor St before the houses were built
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OR........The French Fryer - opposite St. Johns Church - The guy cooked awesome burgers.What about Ned Elliots Chipper and the old Grey Chip Van he used to drive to the outskirts. Amazing Cod 'n' Chips from an old van - wrapped in the Munster Express or News & Star! Jaysus, am I that old?0 -
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Stab the Rasher was a wonderful character. He always seemed agressive, but was truly a gentleman, albeit scruffy. I remember as an apprentice with, what was then C.I.E., seeing him lying on the storage heater, barefoot, underneath the stairs in the station building. At the far end of the storage heater, was a pair of steaming socks. Some idiot gave him a C.I.E. drivers cap one time and, I remember, tourists would ask the question "Is he the Station Master":rolleyes:! A true Waterford character.following on from Martin Hunt and Waterford characters, here's one that only folks of a certain vintage will remember .....STAB THE RASHER
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What about Ned Elliots Chipper and the old Grey Chip Van he used to drive to the outskirts. Amazing Cod 'n' Chips from an old van - wrapped in the Munster Express or News & Star! Jaysus, am I that old?
Teleport computer shop. Finns computer game shop as well
Burgerland
Fat Sams
The Reg!
Preachers and the Pulpit
Snages
Breens
Beefy King
Madigans offy. Served anyone regardless of age :pac:
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Stab the Rasher was a wonderful character. He always seemed agressive, but was truly a gentleman, albeit scruffy. I remember as an apprentice with, what was then C.I.E., seeing him lying on the storage heater, barefoot, underneath the stairs in the station building. At the far end of the storage heater, was a pair of steaming socks. Some idiot gave him a C.I.E. drivers cap one time and, I remember, tourists would ask the question "Is he the Station Master":rolleyes:! A true Waterford character.following on from Martin Hunt and Waterford characters, here's one that only folks of a certain vintage will remember .....STAB THE RASHER
Are you kidding me? That man is an absolute scumbag of the highest order. Years ago he was one of the most feared men in town, hard when he wanted to be but a sneak, a coward and a rat most of the time. Even today he's an aggressive horrible man and anyone on keanes rd, Marion park and hillview will tell you exactly what this thug is like. You must be some beauty to think this scumbag is a gentleman.0 -
Oh, I'm a beauty allright.;)Are you kidding me? That man is an absolute scumbag of the highest order. Years ago he was one of the most feared men in town, hard when he wanted to be but a sneak, a coward and a rat most of the time. Even today he's an aggressive horrible man and anyone on keanes rd, Marion park and hillview will tell you exactly what this thug is like. You must be some beauty to think this scumbag is a gentleman.
I was an apprentice 40 years ago and haven't lived in Waterford for over 35 years. My memories of the man were that he was harmless, although not the "full schilling". He used to frighten people who didn't know him right enough, but the guy was deranged. It was rumored that he had been "shell shocked" during the 2nd. world war. I'm very surprised to hear that he is still with us - but I'm beginning to wonder if perhaps, somebody has inherited the name. The guy we knew would be at least 80 now!
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As far as I remember (and I maybe wrong), Burgerland arrived in Waterford before McDonalds. It was owned by Eamon Reid from the Cork Road, who, before that owned Wimpys. He went on to own Egans and then built the Hotel at the back of the Cathederal.Teleport computer shop. Finns computer game shop as well
Burgerland
Fat Sams
The Reg!
Preachers and the Pulpit
Snages
Breens
Beefy King
Madigans offy. Served anyone regardless of age :pac:
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Am I the only one who remembers Hearns on the Quay? It is now the dining room of the Granville Hotel and Georges Court. I remember as a kid, watching the magical "Invoice Transport System" overhead, and being absatively gob-smacked. Each counter was connected, by steel wire, to a central "pulpit", in which a lady sat. When you bought something in Hearns, the clerk would write an invoice for the purchase and put it into a cup, along with your money (£sd). The cup was then attached to the steel cable and sent flying to the pulpit, where the lady would check it, write a receipt and count out your change. This was then sent back to the counter via the steel wire. I remember sitting on the floor of Hearns, eyes to heaven, watching this magic. As far as I know, the system is still used in the Bad Ass Cafe, in Temple Bar in Dublin, where the waitress sends your order, from your table directly to the kitchen.:D0
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Oh, I'm a beauty allright.;)Are you kidding me? That man is an absolute scumbag of the highest order. Years ago he was one of the most feared men in town, hard when he wanted to be but a sneak, a coward and a rat most of the time. Even today he's an aggressive horrible man and anyone on keanes rd, Marion park and hillview will tell you exactly what this thug is like. You must be some beauty to think this scumbag is a gentleman.
I was an apprentice 40 years ago and haven't lived in Waterford for over 35 years. My memories of the man were that he was harmless, although not the "full schilling". He used to frighten people who didn't know him right enough, but the guy was deranged. It was rumored that he had been "shell shocked" during the 2nd. world war. I'm very surprised to hear that he is still with us - but I'm beginning to wonder if perhaps, somebody has inherited the name. The guy we knew would be at least 80 now!
Nope there's only 1 stab the rasher in this town, he's late 70s now yeah so it's definitely the same fella. Barred out of every pub in Waterford and he's even barred from some of the chippers in town aswell. How those dogs he has are still alive I'll never know. He was certainly not harmless back years ago, he was a henchman for a well known money lender in town (older people here will know who I'm referring to) and he wasnt and still isn't a very pleasant man.0 -
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OMG! I remember Madigans when it was a bar and the offy was an after thought. My Dad used to take us in there every Sunday after 11.00 o'clock mass at St. Johns. He would buy each of us a bottle of Kielys Lemonade (with a straw) and a pack 'a' Tayto. He would have a couple of Large Bottles (Guinness) and discuss what was happening in Ireland with his mates. He often gave us a sip of Guinness from his glass. This was a rare treat for a kid, because it was a mans drink (it had a head on it). The first thing I drink whenever I arrive back in Ireland is a Large bottle - bliss.Teleport computer shop. Finns computer game shop as well
Burgerland
Fat Sams
The Reg!
Preachers and the Pulpit
Snages
Breens
Beefy King
Madigans offy. Served anyone regardless of age :pac:
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