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Ballinamore for a session

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  • 04-03-2010 11:10pm
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    Chipboard
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    Me and the lads are going on our quarterly all day session in the coming weeks and instead of doing one of the usual Galway, Kilkenny, Dublin etc I was thinking we'd get back to basics.

    What would ye think of Ballinamore? Where's hot and don't say to go to Carrick on Shannon as we're trying to steer clear of the obvious places for a change.

    Thanks in advance for any replies.


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    cian1500ww
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    Yes Ballinamore is awesome ;) But I could be a little biased :P Any pub in town is grand followed by Freddies after on a Saturday night and you can't go wrong ;) Some pubs attract a younger crowd whereas others are more popular with the older drinkers, depends what you're looking for ?? It's a grand spot but it's no carrick, much smaller town and only the one nightclub but it's far from the worst !!


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    stepbar
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    cian1500ww wrote: »
    Yes Ballinamore is awesome ;) But I could be a little biased :P Any pub in town is grand followed by Freddies after on a Saturday night and you can't go wrong ;) Some pubs attract a younger crowd whereas others are more popular with the older drinkers, depends what you're looking for ?? It's a grand spot but it's no carrick, much smaller town and only the one nightclub but it's far from the worst !!

    There's ONLY 2 decent pubs in Ballinamore (out of 8 pubs at last count) - Priors and Smyths. The rest are quite frankly sh1te.

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    Mod edit: we can do without those type of comments


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    cian1500ww
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    stepbar wrote: »
    <SNIP>
    That's the only reason anyone goes :rolleyes:


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    stepbar
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    stepbar wrote: »
    There's ONLY 2 decent pubs in Ballinamore (out of 8 pubs at last count) - Priors and Smyths. The rest are quite frankly sh1te.

    <SNIP>


    Mod edit: we can do without those type of comments


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    Fair comments TBH. I take you have no idea where we're talking about so I fail to see why your so quick to edit? If only the place in question would take on board what I said life would be a lot more enjoyable.


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    cian1500ww
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    stepbar wrote: »
    Fair comments TBH. I take you have no idea where we're talking about so I fail to see why your so quick to edit? If only the place in question would take on board what I said life would be a lot more enjoyable.
    +1 but mods can't allow names to be mentioned in all fairness.


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    LaDiDaaaa
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    ballinamore is great for a pub crawl, and drink is quite a bit cheaper, id never pay more than 4 quid for a vodka and dash, 3.50 where i normally go! atmosphere is friendly! poor scholar is a great spot! but be warned it can be very quiet if theres no birthdays or events on. ive been in freddies where there are no more that 25 people! nevertheless it was still a brillant night! :D


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    kittykat1983
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    LOVE LOVE LOVE ballinamore!! Can't beat it for a good session, good laugh, good people!!! Would always recommend it!!:)


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    pog it
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    OP, Ballinamore is very hit and miss! If you get there on a quiet night it is a disaster. I brought friends there one weekend - when there was a festival going on- and it was one of the most boring and lifeless and empty festival I've ever been to! Be careful..

    Sligo is good.. I'd even say chance Manorhamilton intead of Balllinamore- pub called Heraghty's can be great :)


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    pog it wrote: »
    Sligo is good.. I'd even say chance Manorhamilton intead of Balllinamore- pub called Heraghty's can be great :)

    are u comparing sligo with ballinamore...:eek: id imagine ballinamore is like something out of pure mule. backwater in the middle of nowhere.


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    Shane10 wrote: »
    are u comparing sligo with ballinamore...:eek: id imagine ballinamore is like something out of pure mule. backwater in the middle of nowhere.
    Careful!


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    Shane10 wrote: »
    are u comparing sligo with ballinamore...:eek: id imagine ballinamore is like something out of pure mule. backwater in the middle of nowhere.


    your probably right..:D

    feck me, I live on the edge of Ballinamore and out of all the places I lived in Ireland (inc. Sligo, Athlone, Mayo, Wexford & Gorey), this ranks as the most boring place


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    cian1500ww
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    CamperMan wrote: »
    your probably right..:D

    feck me, I live on the edge of Ballinamore and out of all the places I lived in Ireland (inc. Sligo, Athlone, Mayo, Wexford & Gorey), this ranks as the most boring place
    It's a small town, what do you expect ?? :confused:


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    muffler
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    CamperMan wrote: »
    your probably right..:D

    feck me, I live on the edge of Ballinamore and out of all the places I lived in Ireland (inc. Sligo, Athlone, Mayo, Wexford & Gorey), this ranks as the most boring place
    Cant be that bad seeing as you just built a new house there :D


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    storm2811
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    You'd be better going to Ballyconnell,just up the road and far better nightlife imo.

    Like someone said,it can be hit and miss,good on bank holiday weekends and the odd night.
    The festival is always a good time to go out though,town is packed!


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    CamperMan
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    muffler wrote: »
    Cant be that bad seeing as you just built a new house there :D
    not started the house.. probably won't either..

    the weather is getting to me...

    Ballinamore like the rest of Co. Leitrim is great.... but if its pi$$ing it down and howling winds, it's miserable ;-)


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