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    #6662
    Clab mor
    Registered Users Posts: 310 ✭✭Clab mor


    delthedriver wrote: »
    Words of wisdom indeed!


    What or where is the bullring? For the benefit of outsiders like myself could you explain please? The only bullrings I am aware of are in Spain

    its a local name for the area of mitchels cresent/st martins park its largely demolished now for what was to be the new mitchels regeneration project but there seems to be of a go slow with that at the moment due to funding.

    I cant for the life of me remember the history of why its called the bull ring but has something to do with it being largely occupied by members of the traveller community.


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    #6663
    Sully34
    Registered Users Posts: 938 ✭✭✭Sully34


    Clab mor wrote: »
    What is this "porn" you speak of????

    You know the stuff clogging up your hard drive. The Del dash cam collection


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    #6664
    delthedriver
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,958 ✭✭✭delthedriver


    Clab mor wrote: »
    its a local name for the area of mitchels cresent/st martins park its largely demolished now for what was to be the new mitchels regeneration project but there seems to be of a go slow with that at the moment due to funding.

    I cant for the life of me remember the history of why its called the bull ring but has something to do with it being largely occupied by members of the traveller community.



    Interesting.


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    #6665
    ongarboy
    Registered Users Posts: 5,201 ✭✭✭ongarboy


    Clab mor wrote: »
    its a local name for the area of mitchels cresent/st martins park its largely demolished now for what was to be the new mitchels regeneration project but there seems to be of a go slow with that at the moment due to funding.

    I cant for the life of me remember the history of why its called the bull ring but has something to do with it being largely occupied by members of the traveller community.

    I could be wrong but I think the road structure of Mitchel's Crescent and Avenue was shaped like a bull ring hence the name.

    It seems like the name doesn't be used as much these days or maybe it's because I'm not around Tralee a lot anymore. It was known by everyone back years ago.


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    #6666
    Clab mor
    Registered Users Posts: 310 ✭✭Clab mor


    Sully34 wrote: »
    You know the stuff clogging up your hard drive. The Del dash cam collection

    Sully34 wrote: »
    Channel 906 on your skybox right now guys!!

     Fascinating


    Sully34 wrote: »
    You know I once had to ring babestation and ask the wan could she hide behind the couch because herself was coming down the stairs and I couldnt find the remote


    Mind your own "hard drive" sully and leave mine out of it!! :D



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    #6667
    Clab mor
    Registered Users Posts: 310 ✭✭Clab mor


    ongarboy wrote: »
    I could be wrong but I think the road structure of Mitchel's Crescent and Avenue was shaped like a bull ring hence the name.

    It seems like the name doesn't be used as much these days or maybe it's because I'm not around Tralee a lot anymore. It was known by everyone back years ago.

    Id say that's because its mostly demolished now the majority of the travelling community have been relocated to other council estates throughout the town and surrounding areas.


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    #6668
    Sully34
    Registered Users Posts: 938 ✭✭✭Sully34


    Clab mor wrote: »




    Mind your own "hard drive" sully and leave mine out of it!! :D


    Oh dont worry I dont want to know whats on your hard drive


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    #6669
    Clab mor
    Registered Users Posts: 310 ✭✭Clab mor


    Sully34 wrote: »
    Oh dont worry I dont want to know whats on your hard drive

    ah hear...... your mad about my hard drive you are!!!


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    #6670
    umop.episdn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,009 ✭✭✭umop.episdn


    Clab mor wrote: »
    its a local name for the area of mitchels cresent/st martins park its largely demolished now for what was to be the new mitchels regeneration project but there seems to be of a go slow with that at the moment due to funding.

    I cant for the life of me remember the history of why its called the bull ring but has something to do with it being largely occupied by members of the traveller community.

    The bullring is no more, there's a new street there & the integrated services building has it's grand opening on Monday.


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    #6671
    Bactidiaryl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 360 ✭✭Bactidiaryl


    Clab mor wrote: »
    Id say that's because its mostly demolished now the majority of the travelling community have been relocated to other council estates throughout the town and surrounding areas.

    This is correct. And furthermore when tralee town council was allocating this housing to the travelling community it also allocated many houses to travellers who had been from other areas like Limerick ect. That is why it may seem like there is much more of this group in town nowadays. Personally I think they are a group in society who contribute little and always are the first to have the hand out.


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    #6672
    delthedriver
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,958 ✭✭✭delthedriver


    Bactidiaryl wrote: »
    This is correct. And furthermore when tralee town council was allocating this housing to the travelling community it also allocated many houses to travellers who had been from other areas like Limerick ect. That is why it may seem like there is much more of this group in town nowadays. Personally I think they are a group in society who contribute little and always are the first to have the hand out.



    The Travellers recently obtained Special Status in Irish Law and are now recognised as an Ethnic Community


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    #6673
    Bactidiaryl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 360 ✭✭Bactidiaryl


    delthedriver wrote: »
    The Travellers recently obtained Special Status in Irish Law and are now recognised as an Ethnic Community

    Does that give them a right to practice anti social behaviour,hassle people for money,beat the living **** out of each other with primitive weapons, don't try to integrate or pay no taxes. I do agree that not all travellers are like this but in my opinion the vast majority are. You can call me whatever you like but I can guarentee you if they pull into your driveway any day you'll be locking your garage that night.


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    #6674
    delthedriver
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,958 ✭✭✭delthedriver


    Bactidiaryl wrote: »
    Does that give them a right to practice anti social behaviour,hassle people for money,beat the living **** out of each other with primitive weapons, don't try to integrate or pay no taxes. I do agree that not all travellers are like this but in my opinion the vast majority are. You can call me whatever you like but I can guarentee you if they pull into your driveway any day you'll be locking your garage that night.



    Agree Sir! It most certainly does not give them immunity from prosecution for civil or criminal wrongs


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    #6675
    umop.episdn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,009 ✭✭✭umop.episdn


    Was watching the Ballybunion Happy video, a great idea & is going to increase their tourist potential
    Maybe boardsies could have a go at this, Ciarrai & del "happy-dancing" down castle st would be fun to film ;)


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    #6676
    kn
    Registered Users Posts: 3,867 ✭✭✭kn


    delthedriver wrote: »
    The Travellers recently obtained Special Status in Irish Law and are now recognised as an Ethnic Community

    No they have not. A committee of mainly lefty TD's in the Dail recommended that ethnic status be recognised. Dail committees would recommended anything and everything to any interest group that appears before them because they are not the one's that have to fund and legislate for these 'rights'. Government does that. Its very easy to spend other people's money that you do not have to magic up yourself.


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    #6677
    umop.episdn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,009 ✭✭✭umop.episdn


    kn wrote: »
    No they have not. A committee of mainly lefty TD's in the Dail recommended that ethnic status be recognised. Dail committees would recommended anything and everything to any interest group that appears before them because they are not the one's that have to fund and legislate for these 'rights'. Government does that. Its very easy to spend other people's money that you do not have to magic up yourself.

    The state recognizes them as a different cultural group, England granted travellers ethnic status over 10 years ago, the Irish govt should & will follow suit


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    #6678
    Ciarrai76
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 9,368 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ciarrai76


    Molester Stallone wrote: »
    I noticed today that on the footpath beside Jess McCarthy's bar, there's a 'no right turn' roadsign in place.
    Does anyone know if that refers to traffic not being able to turn into St John's church or further down into Moyderwell?

    I spotted that no right turn sign yesterday! its way too far back for anyone to notice it, hence there was a car stopped, signalling to turn right into the church & blocking a load of traffic! Makes no sense where it is! why couldn't they put it at the lights?


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    #6679
    delthedriver
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,958 ✭✭✭delthedriver


    kn wrote: »
    No they have not. A committee of mainly lefty TD's in the Dail recommended that ethnic status be recognised. Dail committees would recommended anything and everything to any interest group that appears before them because they are not the one's that have to fund and legislate for these 'rights'. Government does that. Its very easy to spend other people's money that you do not have to magic up yourself.


    KN, Apologies you are correct. It is merely a recommendation . Sorry I misheard the news item on the radio.


    Interesting article here from Irish Times


    http://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/traveller-ethnicity-should-be-recognised-report-says-1.1764422


    However would it be the worst thing in the world, if such status is granted?


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    #6680
    umop.episdn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,009 ✭✭✭umop.episdn


    Munster v Glasgow next Friday eve, anyone up for a boardsies beers or are we afraid there will be bloodshed? :)


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    #6681
    Kerrydude1981
    Registered Users Posts: 14,193 ✭✭✭✭Kerrydude1981


    Time to take trip back in time again,just seen these video clips on Youtube











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    #6682
    Kerrydude1981
    Registered Users Posts: 14,193 ✭✭✭✭Kerrydude1981


    Kids at CBS Primary school and there take on "Happy"

    http://traleetoday.ie/video-cbs-pupils-happy-time/


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    #6683
    kn
    Registered Users Posts: 3,867 ✭✭✭kn


    Reports of tanks and UN vehicles out and about the town this morning......I know the Abbey on a Tuesday night can be a bit rough but is this not a bit of overkill??

    The evidence. https://www.facebook.com/radiokerry


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    #6684
    Henwin
    Registered Users Posts: 630 ✭✭✭Henwin


    can i get a recommendation for a good chinese in tralee please


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    #6685
    Chancer3001
    Registered Users Posts: 5,480 ✭✭✭Chancer3001


    One beside mcdonalds, pagoda, is the best Chinese I've ever been to.

    Crispy chicken pineapple all the way


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    #6686
    umop.episdn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,009 ✭✭✭umop.episdn


    Pagoda is good, nice surroundings, there is Tamarind Thai behind Garveys supervalue also, Thai/Chinese fusion food, very nice too


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    #6687
    delthedriver
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,958 ✭✭✭delthedriver


    umop.episdn wrote: »
    Pagoda is good, nice surroundings, there is Tamarind Thai behind Garveys supervalue also, Thai/Chinese fusion food, very nice too




    Certainly recommend trying The Tamarind. Angelie and her team always give their customers a very warm welcome.


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    #6688
    Henwin
    Registered Users Posts: 630 ✭✭✭Henwin


    tanks lads. much appreciated. ill give the tamarind a try


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    #6689
    delthedriver
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,958 ✭✭✭delthedriver


    Just came across a new free monthly magazine titled Connect.


    It contains the latest news and reviews from around Kerry.


    Very impressive magazine, stylish, interesting articles, food , health, fashion, wine social events.....etc.


    Certainly raising the bar for a free magazine. Well done!


    First launched April 2014.


    Made in Kerry for Kerry !


    Watch out for June edition


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    #6690
    Ciarrai76
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 9,368 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ciarrai76


    Chancer3001 wrote: »
    One beside mcdonalds, pagoda, is the best Chinese I've ever been to.

    Crispy chicken pineapple all the way

    I agree about the Pagoda, my favourite Chinese in town and very good value!


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    #6691
    Ciarrai76
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 9,368 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ciarrai76


    I see there is another Electronic Cigarette shop opening up beside GameStop in Bridge Street soon! I heard there is another one opening in Castle St too! Can't understand why we need more than one of these stores! I am sure the Government will have these eventually shut down as they did with the 'head shops'. I know they are different, but there is a lot of talk about these ECigs, and how they are already being banned being used indoors in other countries as well as the fact they aren't regulated!

    I thought that Ella Maria on Rock Street had closed down, but it turs out they have moved into a new premises opposite where Vals wason Bridge St. And that games & electronics shop is due to open soon in the old AWear unit.


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