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Th t, favh f dra awerssici t mig OSCAR WILDE AWARDS GASTROGASTRO how monks are allowed to drink, isn’t nton as we approach The Jolly Monk, how monks are allowed to drink, isn’t renovated bar of the Abbey Hotel. ‘I n you would think drinking would be or something.’ lowed to drink, isn’t owed to drink, isn’t Name one profession that doesn’t.’ I a moment. ose I thought that the monk was one.’ amed a bar after the monk’s drinking, he says. ‘Look at the sign!’ A monk like Neil Morrissey is holding aloft a ach The Jolly Monk, he Abbey Hotel. ‘I k drinking would be sn’t sn’t nk, ‘I nk, ‘I on that doesn’t.’ I he monk was one.’ ks,’’ It’t’ I a k A of his t-se excoealngay to r os y ot s urf hi h ps boopt of inevnistt dd by t le on his face. Anton pausesus fe nik,lcchine f m tb der on that doesn’t.’ Iking in life, t at make ynt ne srotatte s o y qhen py a Everybody drinks,’’ It’s one of hi o f those ext reads ‘Those a poem oring on the terrace. ‘t m k Y ’t n engres, rare tlhat s ur y t se I thought that the monk was one.’ Everybody drinks,’’ It’s one o ks,iy!’t’ I it?’s osne on his face p c en robmoos y o s arue perrpray, ew amed a bar after the monk’s drinking, he says. ‘Look at the sign!’ A monk like Neil Morrissey is holding aloft a s on nf hiton as we a t ron pgauses beft after smoking in lifh h inside doour leaed tho mous folder (A2 size ma by e?) ab be er smoring on te, tha in a . ‘Y ’ur le ir idleinp t y qtuickl’ in cy si e, under out how ach The Jolly Monk, he Abbey Hotel. ‘I k drinking would be happy! happy! y ‘It’s w with a smi o in lif ng lives, in a p ace tl i le. H as wt t en peps tn A fto me a p t aecit hiThe waale oen t aeae afap hdg h. Ialees t in a ty e something quite alluring about the nking in a hotel bar. The sense of ence, of mystery and briefly, fleetingly g lives, in a place that is at once home : ‘I suep mp, the c side doo’ur lf yr os a hildminders, m way to a a pp t an imiclture of a c irnridtle. Hy’ eed thmo n as we approach The Jolly Monk, vated bar of the Abbey Hotel. ‘I u would think drinking would be omething.’ d about that? Everybody drinks,’ one profession that doesn’t.’ I the monk was one.’ he monk’s drinking, he sign!’ A monk he monk’s drinking, he sign!’ A monk wed to drink, isn’t h The Jolly Monk, Abbey Hotel. ‘I e.’ ng, e.’ ng, d to drink, isn’t The Jolly Monk, med a bar after the monk’s drinking, says. ‘Look at the sign!’ A monk ating it itein witvder. Its eslui l m di ln en f t i-y b a ensee to f fio o en h e as weree stsurn ugh h s fo h o aglnbaarray ue e, Bry te faairer sex, am rious gui es o e s ofl Milio s Dom Jo tz P o rad aae mige G . Hh fo immter aat ers isf tuhthload ocf filofs ‘ sane t ik me one profession that doesn’t.’ I moment. I thought that the monk was one.’ ey is holding aloft a s face. Anton pauses minders, maybe.’ lluring about the ar. The sense of trhat ih s w verybody drinks,’ that doesn’t.’ I rybody drinks,’ at doesn’t.’ I monk was one.’ monk’s drinking, gn!’ A monk holding aloft a e. Anton pauses ngly me ngly ome as as ng g h -e count ery a ra us guiaes olbetringld Stps b te flexts. ‘Il pun ers, all ft re v ln ad ade wosg v e bidg , te p es, in a prameain cpd eth l st n hd afmo faielis prets a e a dr h s eig ee r um waiees fxc e pg in a hg neaalo ry in trb. 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The bd ck n m pblishm hn. ‘ t creh actse tareir ph . ‘on Y ’re so weird about that? Everybody drinks,’ ame one profession that doesn’t.’ I moment. weird about that? Everybody drinks,’’ It’s one of thos hir h n es, ra e tlhat shine from the seats after smoking in lifh here t t m k Y ’t nour leaed th er verligh Anton as we approach The Jolly Monk, renovated bar of the Abbey Hotel. ‘I n you would think drinking would be or something.’ seats after smoking in life, t t mak Y ’t nour leaed th er very quicklur v gio s y ta y to a . ‘I wi e our b f a cb f a c h pa py,’ he stops tve wa o me a pp aca le sadndats. Th ill ret h pa py,’ he stops tve wa o me a pp acacitle sadn ats. Th ill ret ring on the ter side do ’ r ug a inside do ’ r ug gio s y ta y to an imicltsh I was tna hes . H e b k urn momentarf thos hir hily to re ose t oem o-e from t eh inted out in an ring on te, tha in a . ‘racee ynu e sohte s op tlight’ in cursive, under . ‘I wiure o of his t-se exc ea g of his t-se exc ea g y! h a smile o f those exs t-s . Anhach ThTh e a pot s ur- h m t srin’ co tpy to ms t I wiugh I wa-s that aacc t sa e a p w monks are allowed to drink, isn’t on as we approach The Jolly Monk, novated bar of the Abbey Hotel. ‘I ou would think drinking would be tme. Th‘g about t e I tinog it i hitat th hh dh a d dinno an imln immocbl lips b s. Thgs a d pd in ke don’s, meaey e.h ARaTISTo-INITIAeaclo of thy to ss De t TED PROJECTSk ey is holding alofaca le sI ug. e spotsligh ot’ in cffmoug in lif he Thk adndat e intts aesen peooli ing oo derhy s u h. ’ : ‘I sue newa in at m ke y ar of the A tef yh er vs fol. ‘tIio fuicd a furiliktpo e y e?) abd f those ex os y rhiside do ’nur l d thuger’ e spoteelder (A2 size mf ,,’ he sttops tops tve wa o me a pp aca le sadnrdaatting it i ts ae w ac t hir hily tes, ran o recitre tcitre h wa en th y’ he in ot ero in lifpp hl in ldmin oe yns, meeyd thtu g it i l hkThld b o e d in fu n tt, t lde v e yhut m es ts t een t y quickly ne e fa hsi io, un n monks are allowed to drink, isn’tya irbiet’k’er very qfhnioes ey iur le usd in D. ‘ b. ‘kelin, y etk way to an imiclture oo ld think drinleing wou is. Th herl rer sm mrave, unhe, t t ma e y eaug something quite alluring about the nking in a hotel bar. The sense of ence, of mystery and briefly, fleetingly enoak d b t nee en oinr erlight’ in cy qf thkld in f om Jolb ht hs Ros h. c ru e sohu’ve the, t t m vate dert n I o m’oue inaertts a ter smo ts De t h race , b ‘It’s weird how monks are allowed to drink, isn’t it?’ I ask Anton as we approach The Jolly Monk, the newly renovated bar of the Abbey Hotel. ‘I mean, as in you would think drinking would be s t-shirt reily t aeao r cine t pp ways ibf hien tlhy h Whly!e pd ch t’ Idg s o led ous t-sy lder (A2 size m obrbvh, thdd brkY s t-shirt ron pausesos seat aiinl hinf hirsiine be ag in lifer h, B e steen ad Thtrik i at s ur nh o in ps bn tnie tni t. 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O e tt ye orlde w - d a civosreetka es t s o nn, p t wd o os ,’ sheio f ts A fhirbs iy Hlnnes o recite a poem of his own, printed out in an mous folder (A2 size maybe?) about how e s esa wae en tihaear anin tg oiete mon’ co inside do ’enio toig a deeoh rzerlder (A2 size m rinking wsould bet f hihre in ot eewsp errace u li y Ma e w ary in te a poem ots aflty er smoe insg in lifinots esta hkur snacs te sh er vligy q mf ay in thieatiu idioinet,l Thys. ‘i h tkin Whtdghe te muanventy, antlaugatrr k is. Oninxle u uer S u, es yo s, sur’ hyer sm hh g in lif , t er side doenio y bot lotet- w ie; irtsits anm leir pl past MVP an ll unsesvao yuus guitpileles o’ h lys. ‘ht e re warb g un I wji b enf h ylele Old S di tnd awsesqtbttteir p o es ure o e cin nidttlet ter f pm tdn h a k wa lde whunnhs, wi hiny Th t pt Hm t url oic ime w a enln hurn momen aerabb s, w he says. ‘Name one profession that doesn’t.’ I think for a moment. lsd b u idio inet th e M t n t- ah led coloYurg a de , son g v en p r ts anderr h arpenh flo o h t, g o t a s k a f invni t m oa qihh a sohvt t por a new ur vn rio iefl h, fa s a ae srue p Lrinooars hu-eeroe e onef thpo e vn ad h le -ed C nniv ‘I suppose I thought that the monk was one.’ ‘They named a bar after the monk’s drinking, s s, sy nys ifmh f d a b grantio asasyne o t vb. ‘Yhm l, Clht cremd ten f o-r somaur, ieoypbe?) a ou ematet s a pp acable s a od b y’f r nackd ont y gio sa t hmenpougroae le sadn at a s ac e walp ap en an momenuaorrun imb , b t betk s. Th he says. ‘Name one profession that doesn’t.’ I think for a moment. md b iefoly, fle’ hingty l Mi mauo mesiny tahoe bsloltilok of trhh tlerays i oser acrg a li anhavsy wsmaany-, a t auns tt waihh n d Co hle in oahe a drintk ali d rrenlet.ug e c ads ‘Those a poem o e o ps boerar td oaf tho O bli hm ll t crodeni ily to r Seae oto , at shin lt a sd C f in e t un B lfcit d par en tha he be a,ttet e t’ cog ay to me I wlise hut m es t te b adnhesbt sbeflfy hd crlens tan momen aru. ‘ hs, wba ce irlohb a e ws wy,’ he s o e o ir oe st in op ot’ in c tmouio sa ur perket nba t Cb eine w y!ur t y ve wao s eaer s oacs Rle sadnitatn n l e i b s aer s ce h h a smile u b hothwa hoetcad et hinem oien do cra- t b n, prs uud b t htm h.uir es taf inunihd o t in atani n ad o who looks like Nt ots, cea ht ot terp ohe mi’ Itt’on i a smile oer eaenm Jo f mykt s eanan Those a peraaringeso immte tef ineaegswst r g b a apenaith endi e f d a lo un his face. A’ny sn pmr pohmoe o oer no ue aa eraiele ounad of f vmads hops bein n s R fe aint wetvser, t’ cohiside dog t’ur l h itte pbr a n y a rase atle uoe tt yy s.oet a it saeaghron ht: ‘lI s p osfa mta oany, ahbly elh t os. Th g exhibi lde wn st s Lty’ e in otto aewoon ime aur se erabesf o ty’n ao h ome spaceha enax. aw t e anywe in tt’oetra-ssyhin min ure ot tac-, ale sa svt, selrnplace fis weh mfbr i. Mt yts a ke Neil Morrissey is holding aloft a th a smile on his face. 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Mine was a lif avoidinad plef glo etf t w ttkcyot on t d mts gd a wwo u s at tot Thrct diretaen f amehvwlr ieuer t à t in a n adenio , Ch-sio-r sumhgr i ie; i t , w t e ar Th un t k’s drms t-sv e waaet cretvy m nag e p a ded m , w t o e inkips be pew oat v. ‘a , ourrenov o, sens fi r a newuie; iuicb yt rs nbe?) a ou uggins wtpunct’en pn me on s o ed Gáiu blunn, The Iao r ut m hbpewpingher Rld’ h raalol rt Thlr asady b o b os e wa ads ‘hrcite tes, rae a plaoes t tem is wdhws Cr u steligh ’ in cn ing o bnd Chle sik ec ’r ad w er vf f h i e w uicklte flsi g o s s ty te, unpo me f (bicced ethhin dle g a li tle orap s s ‘ e I e t y er t oexts. ‘state’, Bar e yo a eey e ttunnins a co ce yeou sh ooeh eronesh r caann li Ha e was a lif esf th nn a d ha of all time (Goo o erth e y uino ergs a ee i goo doooasn Dratinu erepe twye-upp t t e sign!’ A m kavttna n ad iemotaotio, look y eoch in ay!’ Ite’her. I he lf sd co in hirt rhad o reh ac tlder (A2 size m s owteg oeir loe td o o qat Th lit ny bormopluace f wok a ply f o p a-eci roenle a pv, s yrnpf hiface f ay a ra- ewnttoe co g lohve fetladeloloo etrok i, weagmfe a tnad whoro Je y-a t MVP andnoioy omoidinries o e tts guesoeen shmes wly M r g yp ce y pter eecstlin. Th t Thdi id y M Thlur redg r its gues d b iur smp nuaenio eig a dee h acper wea or ou st d in the hear and b uar t of th Alo in g en be hntac T h eac a ahn e Botiovn erurs ks min enem , s zer, fplace f in e p tud w p wys is. Th McG en B h I waac dens. Thh he le maperearryh er--p s thween t’em isk hn k a par el bf seenio enig a dee, so yf hi e in it o ur t rhtat svasy, ahlce unenf tter ots vad b vt f a a , w At a se br tr tn. ‘er e s on t k ace tr t t itnae os at ont A nt waots aeso s t Thh ” m lmin ic im fy m h aees h any* p in l mnher hi t res o d f giemen raoyman a oh’ r oo lder (A2 size mo hd ty in a g f tlumin ow od hh flo s td nnrat b teueo, t eleel e polid enobs, aohrays ot waf the faecraatntn oload ou r hder n in i o r bde a psotcenie olvyling o.oitor a ne twuer Ho d ualen cincirtemetounninlps. On a g ouer S nioteaoe.v, sor peset, lolt do k r prg ahora taate e sy evs w o omedhnace I loyinlde v br, b t b hahnne oe mbceo inaa euwetben sweu . Thaf f iru aice ip wys i’ do tvfl tt wespgl r soso coegsyateg apn tye ag tr the s g e respgt pao co niors guiavs atuo a e o s he cole cof fumin rrarenera n A emtasysth ens, ae mig tyinhicilder (A2 size mf inbnitg’le, B t hhh a sh th nerle aterd n at bhuuer Stre sumineir psy fios fndys o or der in t rs hurf Eot’ein ji bun er acr ot ble thiner! Ict Th ec f mystea f thts vahrarrs fh tsh nlve p t e M ea maaansinhedcd bsuer Srays ot wa ceer otion in ialr anes, weras a th f t. M lo s D B f thko sne v ad wnth iitfs th t unaio uming bio ieflui, fle oh floh o hioe a drh g b hin lde wt Thleir p , o f the b e n nvg s, mays el tic tinat is a iof thbeitoh wera btof thxe Tht h Ths Rrrerbade wtsh Bde blleit bhsurboh ws tth.’at s to c p sing o k t p d t’s.ex hatas tly btat blh enro ’ech ee I e pa re fa d of thtt o led col bering a dec wa k i r m ttsmsets esvtktinl ibbhs, w ay mh g ak iex,es t si pnvey a s me nges, acc i g qlen a p te sinrt o e t, tlhe er me aioest pe ysi sopkoiues Aht tnes tey m nag et hind nlde wes o f a cace t s ovht os wtes t ou golde wt pts o e t g it i inwioraglrdrasadoy bo g v mer inside doolido ramht ey e lder (A2 size m ate, unphba aket w h py o g a little o ep slit),, won’osél e uit os as a ca id t a e w t t y ins n tuott e ’side do o yseo atad briefalv, fleet Ilo s’tm lle tfe fae f rr le?) a k o ae cog in a hiuminlet S Br ancifPROJECTert wa PICNIChaeeloe tn oln B et.auaays p lia e bs t-s, un uny t ea. 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I pe exiio ht t , anns ate fmlaecaewsdsuer Sts of R fthmin d b tid g a marvg lye yaie e t d ho f vae Th e Q le b h iin in a be n eak of (bar perhaps being a little overlit), Abbey Hotel the best possible chance at v y eltyiu, fes olle pt pbar a neraw mauniio os rink orf (bt tieir lufr pfeing it ier nao aen saef th lifaree p ogtsraephdf to tllnhe btea cer nuy coe y Th gle cinem Mlh, Thattps (to sayann es t, the b b lbwlde vwe ie deeerokve hem il. Thy* p in ue eaece cinrs emo heaagy oeTh Th. Iio uie “ eir p.e Inesay in he rh of dehon n y a so g sether s r g a olraerlearnrg in.aiho hs hls ttlarstetkte tis tlminem i k at es, in a p re.eir psy, wer l coee srmueiooue?) aaoslcs ee n e oeren do craith en u.ug ra e fahhinio enuf tvee Th ete p t lar lik . Sus s o e a d ce r ion hahle e oe Jt llhlirhml, The fat ma es t in hi ouae g o leroibad th oer anxiet i oo spegaanho dilly eosegeik ipor tdit ahpd ae s on teeeir la ian St thtaainr a Th b . Thl e gpa esn ry tt crvl the be es t si n Thrhilid, Thetyt soy m’ e afhfe bing ie y e co of s a tTha en ftla ev s, sah n Slf do t’ vonaere atot. ‘twAverser on t oiues Abb es, w toy m ex, ie; i avpy a senusteur 20s harnrl ile m dali et f t h y h inh est ovf O tiinlaylb, wv, It a s ie tg rertssiolle cah og tl i s tht t v.osien fld lad inhk tphem o e exioace exi n tt o pcsuren t, Iet ag nat. ‘Ahuw tuo uo aa aiy, ar t t p les ie a nieloswdnntruemin o onee.e tvhe ‘ t, wav ar Ae senusae Ivhanivhy’rh ooe we ins ttoetro agnopenci k g b hra e menao thn vem ensi ad wsiderly aes mtsay , caphnaieratble OomeThld Sts anma e a dr rak aned rv l se ega h B leit befeshd b s. But if ya oos ia r vaace f t tbbny a f fd bur scao e N enh ft t welo om a pi onuae as were so-ucg ly’o r ardi M enk is les eta’tta Hab e in We th w urud colol mt s tuteo cenruubsber sy a raiex,erio od bio pwa ee a eut d P riodiiefig a deinl aetlle ur ress a nxiett ahad bks maaorevh n lt, wa in v ’exce sqahus corees ma caess o surrounle Eng Ash lo n r tcf thossi lo e sas R an t t wa der in tar d oehinht, bh t b tth heers, nriefltyg a margs byr s a er irble coorn as f t ra sten io o o tr vat te bsatioesih oload o ra mighpun ce ho ty r-e tao hohe a dr sio ion oh in tn i it was p ma ay, hth hai atten o, tt ytoo htt f Ek of (bsaqeuer Stcae g ct o f ce h o tt t ste ba enhnm td t Bt a t ic Ths Retad wiatrs oh es, oosira psyin m P eer en nv hner extbby fues Aheir la L ee I oll ttbaeax.lhlo shlinho bhg tt psyia v c mor ol comf rmoua d ot a tbs ies on tig e tn ehebgs allo ssile tles prubims cohile i ut rs, murer env s p lde w lody Bolands, bd a co ey b ’ at iv ua dings b r mtouake tf E ecausuer S y eet. ft btsuru g, in 2015, t s surraos at onerable Old Scots asnauo pe’lo oglekk ar pgerta ade w hi tioot’ uli . 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Cyioe b d ss “l di id erf te e fa hn iom f ta oahrf foets otioh.ingf crafizzat b n d ha , h ttt Thle thhin e Jt Th eno vre wa abraeh’er s hg se os erlwes s hd hg klin h l eau m le ni uref td crs, aialtg barhy tt waihicer.e ader in teo hht e a drink a hd rreblilet. um e ps art thaaouintgna an tdc of thanays o l co t, wa g ales ioinarv siaudou’h sh r you a tole fo od b go sinf thot’s k na is, t s plrt tt es Abbo tve bvut me bte mentu inte con ohihhe fair cg ur ci aceay’u R en do crafh whino m; sv’tunny.eee wa e Ichame co t nin f vay a ra gs,e corle the fen sw. lolore ni nbow t oa eer naotauoie otctt wa peg a ooienu we nh f tlh waie I y is tlamlwstoes titeen tty* pvur opug ts t y tar y pad in at. Bpavlava a at an beiht t be oetn to tt Tho t e p ts, c motrs ff tlihe fahe bs Denm JaT yers ean o pem wauitfod t r pbe’wa t Thg t e wlo o s ih s sef (b ced etehe mgt, Itle thiner! 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Wt fl t “eroetm sex, eir sign se g o n t uep t.o t hahrpnpa seesws aan with ‘banter’, or the death-spasms e proud colonial mindset that served y so well as a comfort blanket for the e yy bs hbrbrra, unasopug tse west tdt ores niht.ers a B ps (t le b t Aein es unco wos es hlae yesaus infne yogu gsoe b etlah bin Th h nlro imm es es, suxur o l blslo Thinud h elidhpad of f six mos w rs, tg a liuily b le oto n ’hinen e p ady b nxietn en ayce t te ven t wa der in t r lf aeree oahnrp h ans Th ance od mre er aeer’ Ay a ssumin rl irgerhico vy s eini a ta y foe no o ce o atarwever e baale t e heblyhoa, ben toy mbnln lme, ih enls hlin ts o dgidit bfleer! Iloo tovyp theleml s r y ptrra’oereaey wapylace fsoy a ra s atssto spd we as wthreg y inhice Enhder in tar d otterelidk oerce t Thr sttye put tty o i tnd phettetcot cp t.o tug ldn y. 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Ir hd ob f see aoy bt oind a nings,I a x v t neig t’ar peroa ece h’tm lo fhli le u m Jh ts om h. ks w es, aiit u d inots osarhdaws to t e purs , H i re Iut mwes o nen tley* p unc k obs i eg t ber s th a h bofldh’s Crst y indi id f f Ther tt to thoh h W own toreminuo o ee menuace fg vs a f E o t t.o rn ou , uneass uy t ensis nice ta lhb, ka s s ysg Ms, m nt wat a Sy fthh u r minimnthaps beinax. ereerwndd ollei g oin idgq t ra ax. had alr emb aaan. ‘Bdoawsorecc oar you a-ld Ss,enu te f c o pera or tesder in ta mma f El o ecausuer Sys ot wait bhd p h b ’ le tr d nsit o of foetoaeigehhin d LED sh t illit),th s cener tor a ns hb ie; ihet at es hh w o t ug ahot Thh t dirb, ses hr a n w’ Almte, r ks me a n w yt. ‘ild) ah t tAn soerocer oie oh rb r anumin arnvue anb to t p oload inae f f th ie b naio of fits oeret tg bt soeheraie Nn r emv lf a unn e n ho d ht wuurhith enenle t, I decide to niet y se ts aks i tthet bk of (bmen t r ttt Aen lace I loes t y* phe “’ t Thr minimle tan im o uoug. h oloer me s aen t fl e s arle eiidtuo er i sinle cosade wo co an a fpeence a thile its o s t y at f fiioe th s hiot hl sps b a t, waicobgunnpee osy td to hlaa tout w td t ougnoy teirnhe lifi tbt. 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Itf e’f e d pturalit her t lmin ’ c or lf as “lnndo bitohr w o n vnney a t.t Rathmines has a lot going fua t baotThe Ihing br tlf ae efh vouopioleu s a p urat ty f erouodig in fg a de’ hcruaben f lme u iy a ra ne t ’t rn ar th o on tlderrvop nooerend fyr a n f f thae by in o to t hic ro v t polr a newlr yiy bherld b ld in thhe m enl e savra-in thhic reso l ple t poblr a nelw y at fr in ine cocsv des t re Ne exiases og ea uio er extfugatiovn osi w r sh wa b er hno veie; i ahts anocesnd wh y co r Thie enh o nomfraytionar pgeraahae ag a liintue ensirapt pfhic evf the be s p ururi o Bosioglee tioe p e bot. ‘t a pgsi a f t b urbhe farn oldn s pizza bl d t lo n a ks m f es oe I le O les i two hiooe a drhq r w a ax. e tas enl so nawton ld St tsmate flh a ha pf txwsal ppefinrk aldier (€9) m, fp ll fud roem ilnebs co etot sumh Ba y a urb y rad o aograhaun ers, apar, wor .eraer h i t er exta ne nyko f t iei e th t The Jsi e nor bs ieh ir minimh ’er, b n wlioh ina. W ance a es h le n ve coly in bragen I war hru vb tside lohio-se tmktion oe men n g t s Ahe b rn ovloere y selehin-qktatinh. d rrclvea eraeis sg ftetg anoupgsr minimaa out w t u a Jot.ira ee r tn. ‘ox a mn w hinlax. nt waer extlty f eroo esh ts o ohes g oini gles ho y a ra nntate col frlod me t waif fble Old Sttsemao t h ion o co ma na uran. ‘lbs d “ u Thte vyr oev n . I pvum e y pw ts guests ainpe migh oores mn naawa cxcge un ke ax.ut w t es a f of posnes ot- ui pe Th c an eahin ” uhg a li’en do crahit, bogunnde tn cff t em. Ths s gg ne in oat w t ’ co o kt pd b hett do thres CA greir sig raaaih g e wa enh s oir wpes hings an ien picmhotn ottsile esy suvcad ettrhinstt d LED so llishen swe o ayt aeing a liteter! 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Their sign lid ak h ag im’ m Ks, a k o th e Mops bh opr d olts a ht Th liotfs werty Mhrk i - s a co ie; it rouletd ml p’ spe h iln a ys, p a e unhe myr view iw?hsyor ts a u hur schlto.at croot, wavnin d f yw ips b ewsttlehy fint The J y M ur r y b oea gs,o-n asvs tnhur 20s hant, wal evgy K-lly’s ae blil o re btcaus y f w t ae y phe h in em e oo d au w ea ue t d mt tin ten r seow tn t o goivues Arnes ’h s h y bwr a nt ib’ Atio of fil gat yld w’hks mlerleh – W ingibt D.B.C. bey oert e th e pnsaeann b rh glarow Dhtc un an, I pt t Th ldinubs i bh’ss gtvy m ag ohcent u h ’ in c in a b der o t h w emh nice a whif b- f pugut- Hi t o urerar t pro e-racint be tho kno h m t So bd wae 19’cs nme ac er ure o be-wcenly eh, s yeolrnpls. Thace fl rtetac d. 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MrBeruxurle tuh hint b rb er in ea haaenio ig a dee, s yn r a n ind of E n y tf R, bhminb hif – James Joyce, “Wandering Rocks”, Ulysseslf wholhile ru ch mvovterages. as, we a ision egfao thne b gencGar e tn a, am s ene inr do thr o wg o e yo netio an e Thkosie Oad in’Grad h ld fa urren e fa sittle chg t o t my lt t owuad w n e thn traipalr anf the h u aer eno eb y f u n e e co ute dis e il ie, ev e Nhe iridi n ftse de h-s itttatr.e of thu ugateble de A oer. Thimae peo ed, i h st hess ih is doick wa m e pose s, i clerh n te-gl keanws.cea en r vpo, ah t. Thanceno ctt t t cr le waen a har”wn. Depending on one’es taste or the pare tnas engage egalin oulebilirtdier (€9) made w ldgen ace pasor o ty so wy uihe bara s a co e r ttli em.leim n t. Whr t hi tlerots o rln oe e inemcunny eo s osn h waith h Alo tl’hupe b ea t fe siooi hdier (€9) m ae fast flld tga. This b r, b. 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Wn h, in ld eigd in Ghn tue lif w aie e anrau iosoc tio oalbko san w etrAn er, o e e co l i oe an sn ld gglf aersrp, ff c he lifean teos gags w g id dier (€9) mohtnxietly a raurae co s mnuc dThhiinevy soe exi s ouo fgind galenou eninhgeir do ren bivalitdier (€9) made wnth B srolenleit b”nlurbie mr ee ary otverw ee msee g tuts, aen. er gp loshd tre. o nig a sea t r s hhef Koiutlog-li hhichier ot GASTROier gs an oor aeh oopplmrvro tnp’ cy eb meaninp acros ua histosr varica At thse b Cl’ b P f va ig o too or exoerio aas ctera y overwwame e o e w d . This, I sy t roundings by recourse to photogg with her environment from the the quotidian form; so too the er despite all being spitting distance frr lelb lid bu e p wy couzzingg duhbefl his bsstoien M si a s like s p vfery matchat h s ttoioen, a l d t s f t et h n, bts f r d ju ua. Thi aa le i notes how the er anxiety at urse to photognment from the rm; so too the death-spasms set that served blanket for the ies at the cost This, I supel bar for the e is an outsider. ests. -too-large crureturn to our Jolly Monk iddle Abbey t, Dublin 1 728188 nt Street, Dublin 8 .ie pro a y al Pa l oo ere g ma es mk t t Rras smar. Thasua é ihic one is an outsider..thejollymonk.ieffshoo r w is desigem hinh Q Gaemo srgagemwo to tnnin eoascene r s o of t nar f p o ra y a o l es C n puce tlle lefy bel f r t raeir sigt waetiviernseetcin . Welh ts.d plent-y od it hf th huo her ext e Iother ’ ios t, or thl ph has f bitt Bruhed a distinct flaivtour of its d r o - o can’hs ain bran with ‘.banlech tslalf ats “lasm, furue ih proura ks B bl io hs tm it se ahnato e Quen d anaeier’les in t it a l o aprasme, fheads ha pro a y ar tt t v t e coles i ue gcoion: herd wo l b r f Kd tlirhsr yelal kl s, w- o e p. Th ho can r in 2014. 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Wlenleit b” urbr ncen a, seerah s pb evuertse a e subj hervets sios ats.o s rall awecen swls uzzinder ’ aa tem.aiuraleinr bene snd r a eth ‘by stty, oo b edut ake oes t 2013 avm ii, wi . rov ny snlo aaurltst Nkset tlwhn-u en e udgin bud co ‘lonitayo es a sn gs a tahiere, eau vhere Ivucts w t s Leeoaom wp o len n Thedhegrrf t the tleay ac o o essn yone is an outsider. uggests. ar ll auiered to “et td ms trte N s an ou ats th a hekpah, frasoshhe life tena ld tarce t s usua o w”, sEva urin’l minds pn c et fp o h, incl pd t y acd fn w rd s, b sier t vd ty wo o d its do e s ebjora hetrtm; svhhnrh h, loclale irle wi oidh enon’r ahic y coneteh a hn td hi u otetrel b ieittidi n fion o unny. w soarplvr feir 30-ys alo d betwngk over in 2010 ae experrade ghtly-too-large crus we return to our Street, ublin 8 ur g etlll aw y-tA o-l ld m in l t”e M ”t y-t d t e cr mfotiol s oa-k frin e mro rd r C , s etc rts’ b lin agge cruna s yet o urr og ov aruldnt i - fa s a fsth f. This, I sy t t rlarities of w ly coiieadtinlcino d bet gra w ly convet ts’ be r ur leb li fhimesies at that you’rh B a Mly 2015. Ktn Dl o a L s was etoen fova our mast regau linef Kies t btoluchile iiggs, wi er o d ad f ohichd oh ef ra Blln t h eir Io S icrao s ra s in t a s aaess isol seavs bocihe klub me h , suiy e oond t’s a s wa c shyn t tn se m udgr a nlind eighhin o e wr-sized plce t e tren At remfo “ n,s onto g t ca o rldra ger 80 aiemgoottg tiegts ind fniho b exy ded fit ega Bld men n weaet fale baenk h ld irdv a dn of th lhich wa ud co n r tp e de ow an-up er Btni-co nt tsider s en u erlinine mh loaent wast l iat sThede is co, we a m w leer van wanrle m u t y-tuit aa tgat ivte t w erg t es atrytrhn te re aurae te y om trso ldnich e s e a gole t e icer’ Akabdo audg b ao b y ac d by t ass ytoricaay rlur rlevo we e tlinB otel b noro er exta er sen vacat e t l aef craftt bin.s scint, buoobw rom one anl ldnesemn e pved fie ptnb i te ps pb h y f l khict erus rs, I sy t- ega h ener e t at ieso lno f oo n th lictf tb p, Iies a rv’o ay l ty br , s tol minlin t aon aet tah o one*I mtaesier tth a hteiarps lienio s red fa ,tas n o bt fiin s “lhot p ts, ald g uta oher y hm er aa ligiew?’ Aty arg f fikwa cs t o eg a les iatsv r Onn-up o . vnoryn o ly b heem uxur u gt do thtn wihh ‘y s tyw tl hr tio h a g tlwty auxurh eru ir prad in he o o ’ Ah aer tht. ‘ih elminuile ytehr tum tend fo pue a a ts a diy a s fdin btes h ade woy aiah Bge crulensleit bt surbs cy s . I p , s d fo “h wa l s o es ad fild go b uo o - as hve. Warle its o er anxietnd to “pnuiv o ps t ohoegn t vanephuy n-uowv uxurwo o ooog in, i ece onceiemenat erint ye e o ur revo nao-l atn dcdsa. This be I, berto , w, slf ara ve y o s coe o en a’ cld hb moeanin ps (th f tyon brle thintse g ’o t k raclr w ls tie ta. Iber sn 2013, Hemennsovement. B ava a ar n bli tered and blac en douc ith chatini but the Neg oni that replaces d the b hi e I reme I remain fl e p o e me cuplet of aycity in Du ioedf th’s a or thoongeay cor y bhier od bhnw y convet ra he helm in the kn-itn- - l kt le f a côt of r d jentioura p o s 24t t yf No ift lll kno a d bittte r. h eres tb blen, ad te o ltio ’e td th plain? On the hunt it ks 1 Winud vcrs bles d w esqhuiet, biaby barragoak ua e serveoa der.dset tn-up yon ivy st les i ttsider re g ow uxure thic der.ion: hl kd bitter.ne i t pag moar.mlnl k anondt wapt por e o ca a em non: h hw , ev , fe Ie i h y un o o b dos n-up, f caveeopnd tthlat hes a enuen ts ctna er s un to oir trdier (€9) mt o ts oin coh e looking fnor at any gipen vn o, itlhich wa ral b y t h l ly bhier o em.tr t eem bioat. Thv t foaol ds lilke a g ea moment – Quiet pint of’or the Martina Murray d tht tdere restrpss Lt in t eaummor ereat sTh d ve , it’ we oo s s rea con-tsti Cievevadt’tatngisceagt eteneen swe osgt foeo l of tsho ss reaa co Th r fn-tsthenv, iat anso s f r tlgs ace pt enneen swe . l py aitfall of the ho eme peob le whtsider es m dht 2013, riemle left th a es its c r b e s r f p p sinkpn n o ime peoe ple wheohernse , w le r b e s ts. at y a an now soow sol bshtor ten, a o l w ssns-scaie pple lef d aan Iar h wt in titoc ado ih erve s desig ts lf as “lf molioti-cu o t a uc t s e avac hena ts. picerl ,’ Ant stn so r tor withh m dosoun-u it n rur t bow,n-u on suggesyo o b Tr race in S enem o t enhr e peo. Th, b plo e m u is f aro ld g ber 2015, at td C e l D ke g sr fopg or an unimpeded sightline of a big screen?n t suae ohatnh e lifri-com it senl inflg an wear g a slightly-t emo “ tbtctte a hw r in lhtef C f con oo -nd min y ugeesa ”ts.uit rvenext tade u n th e, I was nt a udes the h h n ov e piwe Ine o *I m tabrle nrgs a u m o gages a e o e a d two on t rtere eanarinxplicaboly eald tienn-g d o us on t rrod fstui y as i o hartas itw’ior lo ksn rld, sin t m a. This bar, bcuosun es rioh addi io t paair hple cci mpasses by us as we return to ourhour ma heir I em. ricer’ ATh, for ws aom it sed te o. o s , f u us cot ura l ed in Gcetle. Th en tsy berwe hp er, w urks w ll be cera h y aal D cknd a. This bar, b e r ur eneems liky wsem , bcoe a gmpartoe fns ke a goo o n o g o ourss likar a. This b , b lrld, i s a f whetmenge y co v em. .thejollymonk.ie t imbiberies is primed and ready to step in ande avoc g s tuiatbtlh my by Hi e ho oo s ane ts in a hhr le wa h y aer t otel bar for the l a pirate ship? One off s P n t e urcincs. Witiques pim b d t-cna o be g or o n-u , ft os hta a r k ts en e coss wrn I arge cruim e M ry Hldc sh, inldnowdt s eir int d plates a This, I sup lairt i e y ot’vld oh lfraoood bl n tomen. n ks i h additio gests. ly-too-large cruwe return to our op to a nk how it is, tus so m y’ e de t is piq w. Thrket afé is anll as a batin . e traditioer deliciol st o my iny s lighted weiueth their liv s we y though, for better or worse, is the breadth ofae ca es. Q Ga ure” thte aetiprcoachefs t h, sfé is a an that figuratively of course, I was not ly overwhelmed by women. fill that v s ownes ar y cransrp sann thths a simhged thhe p an to o i Considering its history ofd transience,n times befogae, t s o rings and m an that figuratively of course, I was not ly overwhelmed by women. . different niches that it aims to occupys de s tt e. On tl, athe 5t n sh D into a h nbllaadd t co ar ra’e sm ler plates ts r Rathmines has a lot going for it. Not least of all, the array of pubs on offer. The most remarkable thing about the variety of drinking emporia that dot the suburb is the fact that, despite all being spitting distance from one another, each has fostered a distinct flavour of its own. Depending on one’s taste or the particularities of what you’re looking for at any given moment – Quiet pint of plain? On the hunt for an unimpeded sightline of a big screen? Inexplicably eager to swill grog in the crow’s nest of a pirate ship? One of Rathmines varied imbiberies is primed and ready to step in and fill that void. What sets Rody Bolands apart though, for better or worse, is the breadth of different niches that it aims to occupy. Rody Bolands first opened for business in h e n Be watby H eonte cost. ‘Ag i ur vy* pld t y a sen h ee” mld lad in ys lig s-ntro ute ‘ , I y oesg s s s iobhne “g ttc an ioer e ee migewo .ner enor tpay aenbseccausequer Se pleoua lin aet tf Th pasmsf tce ol s e i ble thiner! I s u s e angagh g wtre der in tao h ve a drinrk and rrteleret.ade wiihh Bolld tleit b”. Wt wa’iurbon tyn ta h-sindchical comfeitt.ironmen.tsidery a vm to blo tood a coheper t t y u eco egaeta n. ‘mf’oo our s h shy. o en vt tespohin y w o kfall hic b en h copu t-e ftiirile wlny batlheraao s , otve Ieg onio b o bw n t eir psychicbl comf e bbnnmy a e n ueen’ lt wal cobne rarrvl’ baen l B om tr tct iont tl hile cost reeers,g o n o unnyh es ng d bt rnf roea erhra , s ovhr tweses h o-l l mindce le hrtgagevl*I meueednesdatreea uinuo n rin opg tled mdu bitrhw gonsre o, w y eer n t oms preina unnyp oochvae gootts tnnetcld t ran et f e r t. ‘t Anoer, o egs a es b whils as w of thr f ieiuhn-cs teten f tvhu I fh’o’r minimhil l a od s agld tim o res e q t war tbt oblensi Ln wo t e . Thi way co v t ’d j n Iee rl r tt iesys des e terve Ny ss a t bu ier! Icu oep br, fws r adh h t sd, i e deina - s a ell ar t oallas Pr e t d expthnsisihild tes ugd br aeo as, aheir dote a d twad bhe life g a seas for Thr ith Thes areans p a t lle cosy a ra t mfri tda. This br tt, bent, wa o “ n t tfayhl odd bitthaitads ha irhrad ot fsieir sig- ea s l, ber in 2010 ancn h eeild go bieny ou bugs a d pes on ump m o pk e woun addi ouldn’aylob’s desiggnateotparl oo , ene ven t wa a vhrvtaom f E om t -e tt crut. T, Ieh s,g onnh o t lt d pyit aura-n f B k reav ly ane t e The fo aod is a beauteiful mix of unfussy and t a repilets et a ht tehewofr atnat berie ylw tw tn tvuuea o peuthi hin ovle s s “l es. Thi t t.ut fel uc rb e o h wa s, I ses h nr i a ur oemin to oner hi ro , w vlf ae uxur u woonen a o p rocogt-ios emoer aeory o, s tfalep b uh men Kair, arma eir sig k a sd retl aade wy b co f t, enll of the ht wa r f tpb eins “l’e nb runnye.t Thw somd a co bg o f tv t o v h, lo btd to hbiegalinio ots atw rlauif”ahresderny s ynpaoith a hs gem oua, a’ld gt ftind Neapolit n y finger o of th t s p a here wy good time, but the Hang Dai Sesame Prawne, not ace f y a raets b ikehd wil il thhu. orvop nldnoem arny los panrt.nerl ce oen eg ir f th oun fis Ltey fks Blh a hh , buy i h e t a t t lde g ow tiocifix necklace passes by us as we returln to ourld tlleis mh additio e htem.ertem.d oup we cos Jhl, Hl Cluras fug oes, wichealin She fa t p l pit we otlher. This, I s l rrayn hef Knl a Mlstlihpn Dgurn the fa . W ys des’ d anna-Cd-old-och KOKORO TORISHIO AT THE RAMtEN BAR ein e an ug y masnego a ’ . Weem.l a kd Gr don Matut aoooar BOLAND’S SWILLS Rody Bolands y Bi B le i. Suc il do th’d buzzinu g y a ss puim l il thhorn ts ou s likh a h h ls, exp l atl rconuraes es tgsit e og o uinuacit aiw ros trest p er sex, ek td b h e q o ean o e hbrsi u oyh bio’vs ror rt a b lt. W s t y co e Iv uo ole tinio m; so en-u ewame coe r. Th The Ivy 1-4 Parliament Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 8 theivydublin.ie 01-6718267 The Ivy 1-4 Parliament Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 8 theivydublin.ie 01-6718267 atity , eaco kfalth-sn been ht ee fen tem. rao sfhes ie losen Cl t eir sigw so f va m tnkn trtle bhhrenrd runninld fhin e a gas’auranhe te m tet cifix necklace passes by us as we return to our s lis bs i oorc at o f we cn t v s a co rgs ana’ Ahino egge werl”ts.uuiteatioa ed m r a h eo n oldni eir find gt r-otdeh. Mdort ncei n og ogsian wear g a s arsle io ega ld ild tlvs ils ile hkh elucaele its ooo e o f s id ga s a coa ar anda. This ba e tr, bcuuiteunnins m. Whie ppear ld ger terg Ssaehe lifeolu- s reide in, it’s ho wemith ma h ticd blobs o le acd blobs of s , rft g ar r t ligaes, sorun gs aey cworg thr agages a e o e a eir l e o her naoein a p ter! Igarrlidienug aas, a e monetwro g io ic a shythen do crasiftt b iole otnd m Le N e miguh h nluh f-e raear tn. ‘einatecw scoing in, iuereenpe t ,o ’h n thin e exi le t, we g s “ls se, fce nurtio n f crat sft bemt does f en cen e e iy r-tietiw?’ Atat’f valino si tionetone. e m ” t, wavin acenonld lrad iny aorrs on u heo f crale w o c ner n o fa eir psy fs t , w l co Airt t e bbs alepund aen eig l t rac d t li en t tverg nsot rdier (€9) m inr e t agenet ilts tktto b. Waele i irlles i ess “l o k y indity tlid a .t y o s a coi w mfp rteicoht? Poacle w e ae exi in i int,d f nrf fiemins od m cvetf og BOLAND’S SWILLS Rody Bolands ers, a ras tt fo aeg to or, wa srnw ucr minim , b ens s oo u t bn e I iter R iort. ter ext tow h on-uy.e It nra e ty tt nn hinra. 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Wo f ts o ega tni l min r tbil i bit or waeror tbeyb e Bhe h an gagemenic mhy b u i’had Ct e terhef Rory e pohe gr te nf m iouxure Nlosters am ipt senlel infls enholert cr t p ea y ae l of the h m eaoppsyhbeble h cioesk o er in 2010 ae exper re coion: h a s P ojr w nh ol tod ttsiderlf as “l fuio’n ts com it s em ere, every me peooutah y a o ca a Ch The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie e r doss “lf the h ste .s co poaten B arshich is down to te an t p io hicni ut sh a h sw so ce eot t t k in rte a’ bile toe si ent a. Thih ligho, s n o gs anut-s lirkgahes ase oee a y irst ren ol r s r hil ade wio g o da. This b , bats o n, seema y sperters a ld tdimes” whip aly-tts oldn wagc oten lgleupar v anket fole bgr , sr o-lin e crd two o roar e lif’ldd eighs likt asses b whis alst r aegaet Ci fty Aat s b a style bar”, suited to “watching the world go by whilst regaling old times”. While its oldness is contrived, it’s also strangely convincing. We probably all know some people who can’t wait to be grown-up, for whom it seems engagement rings and mortgages are one and two on the life agenda. This bar, born old, seems like a good fit for them. con-trervao n oerl, s feem Th in coin es, wsog agera nest ofb b delicior t em.d oe n nw L t n th t fg fr ter to sblin cour , seems lim 3rd ttoater exy eaecemf D lth g a sgages a e os e aura ve y ohile its onludes t.he h th g #snal daily s era iniartt blicerd mo br t f a . I p e and tuxuror w ie. Ien 2013, Hemen t inBITESIZE ticuhh n ntpe Ivy st m i elf as “lf m, wliots in a hepten uen d t Ner, thing t e w e a a h eo ah y ao c e ta t wartvt tle w h w les i e g N tbutervdemwlent in *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. Rody Bolands first opened f hir n wths a simhle wa es n touickly s eetrred p s rra woarlf L’sheE l ue gts hates of sloh y braiseorw d ra p hbno lightll , wf fbd bie h e bt t ve ta. leh sh r you a hit, bu e ce a t t ads heaoe one ae mokne The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie agen a. Thi est bhat sets Roga rder io hoatcr ep , buy t elo q re wa ortga wer Pe one a o us o for them. en this pk hnw it ieunite r ter.pes th H ci eroga “n enhescted thge s rur d oid. W bhadd d twhirdt. Iw’o to to ee peot t . Tht talents to pig’s tett bras cot wt r t fah t o s ap t gon (€3), w eks r retesiitit (€7.50) wuh salt lointurds Tipperary way back in 1870s. For around 50 years, the Bolands of yore traded in hardware, fuel, beer, wine and spirits. In the 30s, Bolands Tipperary way back in 1870s. For around 50 years, the Bolands of yore traded in hardware, fuel, beer, wine and spirits. In the 30s, Bolands *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. facili cost o ogan en fh-ufsle tickets. Thf dude br tuc hin wiltl run o prem ig xelin v Rathmines has a lot going for it. Not least of all, the array of pubs on offer. The most remarkable thing about the variety of drinking emporia that dot the suburb is the fact that, despite all being spitting distance from one another, each has fostered a distinct flavour of its own. Depending on one’s taste or the particularities of what you’re looking for at any given moment – Quiet pint of plain? On the hunt for an unimpeded sightline of a big screen? Inexplicably eager to swill grog in the crow’s nest of a pirate ship? One of Rathmines varied imbiberies is primed and ready to step in and fill that void. What sets Rody Bolands apart though, for better or worse, is the breadth of different niches that it aims to occupy. Rody Bolands first opened for business in e ra l pit wep boee t ep bdrw sooe Rathmines has a lot going for it. Not least of all, the array of pubs on offer. The most remarkable thing about the variety of drinking emporia that dot the suburb is the fact that, despite all being spitting distance from one another, each has fostered a distinct flavour of its own. Depending on one’s taste or the particularities of what you’re looking for at any given moment – Quiet pint of plain? On the hunt for an unimpeded sightline of a big screen? Inexplicably eager to swill grog in the crow’s nest of a pirate ship? One of Rathmines varied imbiberies is primed and ready to step in and fill that void. What sets Rody Bolands apart though, for better or worse, is the breadth of different niches that it aims to occupy. Rody Bolands first opened for business in ma ur s sehsas oet fole baren s as,g. I p ldinglgs a d fl sunny ev o t , I de-cide t t r l’ At f vaf fioimeso C hn to a L erleit b” urbono n old peos,e Thes ishy’y’ b e dn. ‘ ’ ocauic a st vt enue alin , b t ys deshing boreed o e t es. Th nh ds rs, I sy t r t en B’o c ug t tetaslen sweetd ove ts watat sn en ves ats. ld glf as “lwo ovue goont erg tuggesyo inr ld go “cyk orass h e tn int ts b uhile cos o, bnon oitarge creuimeso e a gsier t ph s a etayerlin Sin iin.cinsg s an o pbe-gl e-g ley’nomem s m ts. t neeems entgag h h o t ra h. 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Th h es so sscrangr y co v icg f waum ehs ahrtasideriblugh a n t ugs a es onl co oasen Cittinh celot etgs anuainy relieably li ik erlia ar dh a teg a o k wp tho tpravsleea rodgy tatte menaunce anoga-gemenren h ennt wa t l ir a e d th ex,d ttae ies a w d bn et th Bendred a ad fn os li es hd hiuooatr ery mlf ics spa- lem enu of tah y be blotar e ss Twn cr a er spe lale o toe o h wahl berl sina unhe ’80s. Sslaem.weh wt in ticencings lie. Wk s i ge p lde v y Hol ps (teh whe bt w tr g io s oey a sio enn ct the ape h. W s uhic s, ws ov y t rt. ‘is tAdi, iune d bhetil is t n esy o . W n tart blojece poem wahuree a te inr huglge s y women. e o h wah adas hasor ye The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie o oet fhelaoo a Lldne s i d D ug enind hu n t en iohic aos we exillard Ri inros id D hip ts olldldnk n- e a g ies an o kle i y b Onar dien plle tt n a er n r erpesrs liokrtgah kes C f crafin ilt blrd Rvicopumhee ht plm in tthe kd to b i The Coombetad bhooe life g o foun r.ngis y convina he-altehyve ar n n otin. Th ll kan hoo e p *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. re Gt ce ahan’ Caruipm ie wan , an hueosph a riauranh a he lh o ser o’u een cro atr menu bylitg u et The name of the r lly o ct ht wa t ar tn. ‘BrTstiohich le bh b ph iis douet hit, bet cor ao g td plentdeyd esy na nmndut m m i ttimh enl s h. Ie Qs res h e oBoa leeqdier (€9) m n i th Befld tlleit b”kurbl h a n oesy na a trs t enaual ohn o a nl lll osis ies lis bf Blt. By liva ao co opwanglng tthr.e fairre te t eir sig rao e p- in ts lf is soliaa lem-ny of the v mer h m’, b RESTAURANT o po soav tded mele bnenauies ogllwa hin re spotin d he en yehe pae o er no, seert bemenclit), av s wre po, bans tit if yto .umo erd to t e purs t of the ep unnism t aay textures liic. J ur ee ade wien tt ce ograpess , un’m, s oclg bn ehat arg co, alers atv d faws’r as had iiats dauyve a wh – James Joyce, “Wandering Riocks”, Ulyssese-racinying po Ioi h w t was w a srlcreen scrt s pla ine Is there any such thing as the perfect picnic? Our jury is still out, but Project PICNIC founder Simone Cullen tells us that there are loads of ways to make outdoor dining a real treat. Top tips include sitting on your best blanket, ramping up the glamour with proper plates and cutlery, and adding a bit of sparkle with some bubbles. Above all else, ALWAYS bring your litter home. Cullen recently launched her own classic take on the Irish picnic, promising al fresco indulgence for four or more, to be enjoyed in Dublin’s great outdoors. Featuring produce from Irish food suppliers like Ballymakenny Farm and Clement & Pekoe, the carefully considered bill of fare includes such delights as roast free range whole chicken, fresh hearty salads, snacks, breads, garnishes, desserts and something to sip. Priced from €82, we’re told Project PICNIC feeds four ‘lavishly’. Order via Insta DM by Thursday 4pm for Dublin city centre pick up Fri-Sun. @projectpicnicdub ere bwlmin unlk, in oload o y t e af (b cnhin ps bein d cl os u g s A feir p ey H er f l rn he yc d Th to sntea lde vur p st o aeirt betkes t tos. ‘D a wt oss il at arre ls, ak Mulligan s h t d c mfer ’ coee lhiks mes t qt de d a t den, w en touhahree raay’nnt woorrysi, hehn ta ear Jtd ig rethheAhosnt y v y a sunnss, wiabr peruaves, ahah as og avry a senlsunnlent g oh i t s prad Cvio bder’f tsiny ers, a s R, wt a tul i rder aolr pace fie mfbt ilf aenttoeminld whas were sklo- y Keap e taurv vi ed m e v siv leg t’, bht I in o p ae N, s yrlrnpace fey a raot re Q ded mt td Pege cgat dier (€9) mioh eaein r craot cohinate Iees ttt d toh en ug e r t. ‘ h enera l sints ohnkairer s. Th s ad wh tinle Old St vm e ft e sr minim ld gs. 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The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie w s hasht eo rinbeems engagthicrh onpo b g nd m rt p oder i n a Cd t te Mf ar ODn emd t e a gerasd fo 7tsh o ho ome ps thts i n t i’ athmines variedulan in gs and m eru us co turaonid t o o ran g ade ulo owill g , se wau or gages a e o e a eh en I lea g #ser th in liawd coo lus so m’jy interpess ag t st Potager 7 Church St Skerries *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. my pal a o infna ho. Thppe lve os hb ter ihay, a o e ur, an t ura pink m e right side of de adently delicious. A e cant r The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie ro-lo a, se a. Thit i s. This e w t tldt, shemesins e e a goowauin i. s m dern I id a cen eny w e on vd Cant t The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie ump t . Thiwaf trt s n tt e lifehat sin ahes ale Tipperary way back in 1870s. For around 50 years, the Bolands of yore traded in hardware, fuel, beer, wine and spirits. In the 30s, Bolands tuna cr wre 24 Novem I s. Ober–7 Dt least on, an n-bun in t rangeea eatt ad ld vunaoeretd we tsseme d pok s g uor shp in udo (€12.50) it aecemberuff n-bd w d thh p es oks will be of o on view ag aryeged tbh th finood py diced red andg a . A p ate oorh-ury trat. A p atli (€8) iraate ll Dave Murray last year and the pair started 2018 with a research trip to Los Angeles in January, eating around the town and picking up inspiration. “As a classically trained chef,” Murray tells me, “my first thought was ‘how am I going to cook without butter?’ But it’s been a great opportunity to experiment and to be really creative.” The menu is writ large on the wall behind the service counter and it’s plant-based foculslsed buit served wie mh a delicious roe oed almonll b hind the and the hen’s egg is a cr si p delight on the outside meat and v H bn enliso an a Miclhs oot flin-sterr s telaxo bid all four ho mouss pube t n t). Wlenet p turn to the (complementar even. The dish I’d ve acod niche pnd teasonannits c le wy in 2026, P il uxurovtue gooto sinems engagoctg ayuc eoay The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie o -us w etoic mhy b t wa t r w ie. In 2013, Hemen o imes . Wur tn Hin ildnt tho hie hiclm in t ’ ca s.t Litch ksaning a se kh at . Th t oo e arein p its own a n the p b e erf b atcy m h f s lmh t e a *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. fs art ht of Hovîer cie dl e’/waixey sa vext door spe d I o e-grover chster,” ti ed k ext dohih ar a t ahrn os , sew s order ipt aty a as ew cos s are. O was owle ihe t d b s ihised c fs m.ore o Hradi bles, f an a Ml stthd perf . I s am tt le cited bogas usiness ine the ar Ipen this p atnaoon s y ten-ben ur t I’era suay meay His wsip sll alma.o hths a simie d thw g eo q t to mhad’ hio exci n e mae mun in t eles o t ysen. “ t u haarter/mt in cos p rrh. eycned oot in jd itns a jt;us s of E sauepd fine dininltn s aoone; tned c fs more o hted width their lives. bifsnao tt han ag m kiclh t iur cny s t nk h y me ea ecemb , Ps sl t ontufs if n w o hatcu to limi if fid nh, County Dublin *Almost Louth potager.ie is desigy ar s ro e want ttt n usee p reildsh-o s liem s ihid comoo , bn Irie t t-bass, theay’r ace in Nd m Pfsrfli g inn a Mtaereslin-s iq a ale next twneke a g p s plaohn a d ce mér u t io limi axec seeig o our hades; drag in l opten tists, see tn e woserks afs mod reg sh in e Ce dininor toed ento a h f H ît e d o,bhter is dee C ey men ea h o P ol lfecooinang au r Tipperary way back in 1870s. For around 50 years, the Bolands of yore traded in hardware, fuel, beer, wine and spirits. In the 30s, Bolands tat Davae Murrap cs ert. A plt o ur tearle i raavson se ma in f a fetw ra . Th gre www l facilili tat g a ca c en c .pallasprojects.l f ch rap chainoo hition. “A and a molten, runny joy on the inside. Both are t enu is writ largastn the wa d heummus, served w e my first thougs flt wa ureond hummus, and the hen’f orak withnd lout byerer?’ Bt t i ’s bly diced r d and t m , “unh a delicious roas et avolm w aith a t ucoo g to o coo nge, as egg is a cr si p delight on the outside g een chio explli. A p e oerlim Th rtunity t aoonsbridg it a crudo (€12.50) ih d a od wm I g in h autted wiuh ftine een a grea at enf cht and to be r inls a c ts g for full infred clhef,” Murs s ‘h fried, flavoured with za’atar and circled by a sweet squash purée, but it is a little over-shadowed by our enthusiasm for the meat dishes. The often polarising chicken liver (€8) is welcomed heartily at our table, and delivered with berbere spice, crispy chicken skins and shimeji mushrooms, which work beautifully with the rich tones of the buttery livers. My favourite plate of the night features a unny joy on the inside. Bot Dexter beef tartare, served with harissa, bulgar wheat, and blobs of sumac yogurt, all served on lavash (€11), a crispy flatbread thought to have originated in Armenia, but with claims to Persian roots too. It’s a creative little snack with all of the parts working together to make a truly tasty mouthful. We also order a little bowl of 40 62 8 8 62 40 62 fried, flavoured with za’atar and circled by a sweet squash purée, but it is a little over-shadowed by our enthusiasm for the meat dishes. The often polarising chicken liver (€8) is welcomed heartily at our table, and delivered with berbere spice, crispy chicken skins and shimeji mushrooms, which work beautifully with the rich tones of the buttery livers. My favourite plate of the night features a Dexter beef tartare, served with harissa, bulgar wheat, and blobs of sumac yogurt, all served on lavash (€11), a crispy flatbread thought to have originated in Armenia, but with claims to Persian roots too. It’s a creative little snack with all of the parts working together to make a truly tasty mouthful. We also order a little bowl of fried, flavoured with za’atar and circled by a sweet squash purée, but it is a little over-shadowed by our enthusiasm for the meat dishes. The often polarising chicken liver (€8) is welcomed heartily at our table, and delivered with berbere spice, crispy chicken skins and shimeji mushrooms, which work beautifully with the rich tones of the buttery livers. My favourite plate of the night features a The Toonsbridge Halloumi (€10) is nicely Dexter beef tartare, served with harissa, bulgar wheat, and blobs of sumac yogurt, all served on lavash (€11), a crispy flatbread thought to have originated in Armenia, but with claims to Persian roots too. It’s a creative little snack with all of the parts working together to make a truly tasty mouthful. We also order a little bowl of arred b eccoli (€8) i e The Tnd a m en, rolt e Halloumi (€10) is nice y h are front-runners for dinnertime favourites. Dave Murray last year and the pair started 2018 with a research trip to Los Angeles in January, eating around the town and picking up inspiration. “As a classically trained chef,” Murray tells me, “my first thought was ‘how am I going to cook without butter?’ But it’s been a great opportunity to experiment and to be really creative.” The menu is writ large on the wall behind the service counter and it’s plant-based foclussed but mg a ca cd I order f’iea shaith a res pboch t ioo n m, an nint the City Aa les, fi own aner ecf icuine 3–7 December. spices mix sll y a counter serv blly H t f the t ogaegeta bistro taod the sicin cof E aaretd finnhef tiot li therter/makehicl e ur cu e a was owpp tadd o m to the t t-b The Ramen Bar theramenbar.ie Hang Dai hangdaichinese.com ’pot ao to exsoet-b or bt. I ’ost a vh ce order fQ Gaf troow a igl t n bner P y crt co oga y p l anencey laha ee o t oe sma front-runner service counter and it’s plant-based focussed but s for dinnertime favourites. the traditional starter/main course approach, so my pal and I order five of the smaller plates to share. Our table is soon stuffed with plates of fish, meat and vegetables, food perfect for sharing and facilitating a catch-up chat. A plate of delicate tuna crudo (€12.50) is flavoured with a touch of orange, and layered with finely diced red and green chilli. A plate of charred broccoli (€8) is served with a delicious roasted almond hummus, and the hen’s egg is a crisp delight on the outside and a molten, runny joy on the inside. Both are front-runners for dinnertime favourites. The Toonsbridge Halloumi (€10) is nicely a su y meay Hit of dude bros in td toy t e; tay th a en e; thi hd with plathe kf a r t mh lf thb er ted n lf thb ence. Th t y ’s a lod te on ir s aaeed 2018es auran oin I spa t ao s fls s t ot le p to Ltos Atge te arthhe k sen. a én e of a r t myseeig o s of E te apiprvine dinind fi g a d isnrao ted the skill elin-ssxrret e Ctio s r s a lonhe of delictos in t sicall ed b . ccoe of delicy te s et opporro a y creat vs .” ere v r af tat hude bf de plaler plrtes ts r ure e md wiah a to luctanah uaryihh, arinsp n-irad u , a would be expected in the early days of a new business, but I don’t experience any on my visit. The staff are friendly and knowledgable, giving good tips on what to order and steering us away from over-ordering (we wanted to try everything), and the room is a pleasant space to be in. We grab a drink at the bar connected to the restaurant after dinner, watch the rain hit Grand Canal Dock, and think about how lovely this veranda and vista would be on a sunny evening. Even in poor weather, it’s still a beautiful, urban view. Our bill, which includes a glass of Montepulciano (€8.75) and a homemade hibiscus syrup with sparkling water drink called the Queen Medbh (€5), comes to a total of €90.75. Charlotte Quay has everything it needs to succeed: a great view, a talented chef, experilr iady e n iles in Jworf fitchen. po hhades; drapint as h tion un in t e kitc , could all veer perilously close to being eyerollingly #sexyhealthyfood. For me, it is saved t pooo prema ure y win ery, a ptifo u , ad in whleva spices mix s l tlery i y a covoure erv essentiall o fa unt d b ice c AtVENUE OF DUNVILLE DELIGHTS P kéer , pry be so vani a ice crs covured b s lovesytma oe s a litessentiallcom h s coloks. t h p aere o ooze an s mas cooks. would be expected in the early days of a new business, but I don’t experience any on my visit. The staff are friendly and knowledgable, giving good tips on what to order and steering us away from over-ordering (we wanted to try everything), and the room is a pleasant space to be in. We grab a drink at the bar connected to the restaurant after dinner, watch the rain hit Grand Canal Dock, and think about how lovely this veranda and vista would be on a sunny evening. Even in poor weather, it’s still a beautiful, urban view. Our bill, which includes a glass of Montepulciano (€8.75) and a homemade hibiscus syrup with sparkling water drink called the Queen Medbh (€5), comes to a total of €90.75. Charlotte Quay has everything it needs to en sced std: a gff leading tt vie he cw, a thlenaargted cd a, exper enl fanbase. All the e cea ge anr Dublin y ros in thio estaurano ju pt on t ee rh ha urlm tl it side oets phety we f decaden lhefy de’licious. A au4th th oniotes ligs an telltale woolly tend es fr h, so g experai- le f fay foso henvy oer cor er creva su es fs mi lenni ld, steamed b-uns is not on tonight, p t;ts; even t e cuhler intens its doors b t bn I d figures. Pm and f n n par e a iotr looks l g Tho puand-ao the vs de h ediisio h d in a cr L brae i pf tt meat enas llio u t cou *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. a Th roaecle who ca f a côt to cruseuf pe avoc n oiter ihpigs de k d o , w mm hy iné any ae deligf a relaxe g m’s thp e os an arf a côte de boeuf uppor ado d a A p i ’us bles e od wi h thr paf H te op’/wae wan te de boh a rt in ji hich ado n deliciol h-o o u d coroceied when I lea tervr lo ks h m pulled-a oaall E trasnd poe Desigf tain with a dish of lamb neck in chilli bean enindough Web exclusive con’tent also.den, but a fp mal g a uh a mi w n just a sugiesapy belld hl ohifestion of stingren astes GOOD SPORding enTr a ci t n remt e hain g eshoe t o e ynu e sohte s op t y qtuickl’ in cy si e, under lh t r ads ‘Th reos y occurt r ads ‘Th reos y occurBEHIND THAT CLOSED DOOR Locks 1 Windsor Terrace BEHIND THAT CLOSED DOOR Locks 1 Windsor Terrace snta a t saese a acer sm kts es bli hm h . ‘Y den’ l hhine fs od clae s’ hh t. 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You won’t find Neapolitan pizzas or craft cocktails with cutesy names on the menu. Wings and pitchers of Bavaria are the vibe here. One sunny evening, I decide to nip across for ayg in.ar p ad wit wa ng a liole ot er . pe o d ahw?mfptt fks m t rt ueferavld tint ht),e Ihy ies tts hfs tesd it le vades McGarry’s, a yce shh le dt bg a lit vn n hinhn q r d rrarlret.saaiyes. oug a py as of Bses M a few refreshing beverages. The pub itself is spacious with brick walls and plenty of snugs and booths to sink into. It’s usually reliably lively and boasts a diverse clientele. Most notably, it’s home to a Liverpool supporters’ club meaning a sea of red jerseys descend on the pub every match d mk, f f cus con.lwaren awe emen t o rt g t e w wo o en swvaran t efiummber oded n t clostn t e lifdllos s in blyg t seet in Iervan , s at ra g np . The ned tar erv s in a h t rat ads fd tm tt n o 2013 and the Brasserie lost the star in 2014. That incarnation of the restaurant closed its doors in July 2015. Keelan Higgs, who has been at Locks since at least 2013, reopened as Locks 1 Windsor Terrace in September 2015, alongside co-Head Chef Conor O’Dowd. The new Locks is smart-casual; the charm*I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. 2013 and the Brasserie lost the star in 2014. That incarnation of the restaurant closed its doors in July 2015. Keelan Higgs, who has been at Locks since at least 2013, reopened as Locks 1 Windsor Terrace in September 2015, alongside co-Head Chef Conor O’Dowd. The new Locks is smart-casual; the charmo lntin emel infls engag n we life nd when I lean ovion w l Considering its history of transience, Wior deco d win nd their intereigd n io hbour ood’ ouss er her r p es le t. Cer e *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. r wh , a t st o e r s i . Thgside co-H ad ni and r ro ber w t uin mioh tked do ly lonounced in the Fn t saline with just a sug kestion of sweetness y), but nt wa tn ole en enefiummer or oun nd wtht stahe lif-sized plates aexyoe l ha tdy- Murray’par w s dit ensaslelion tinut crehne ide n w th m h a miks o all the playfulness t og m p s t’/wa ar rigu y, aked out in jd itns a f t od a s A pft w W er pu n wrifah uniqhue liith s tlt d o er P y cr sp shirt. I o h ple wa e po qlaauicklny set n th b o t erbt’is a lo ma. . The ca o g experi pr too heavy o atcpeiny t lvene p an to a cu oachef g exp ni plr tla ice crib a d then a b et, b d. Iu eelm tls a lit vaeri-o o ABtF 2025 oper t as the f b ery b enped h soo LE te inpe og succra et caramea thias fair sspeoe p inc connections. This is top drawer stuff. A mousse c Considering its history of transience,aer tiamooraattoer J d it’s I read from various sources (well, commie, failing sources like The Guardian and The New York Times) that young folks are actually drinking less (and rutting less frequently) and bully for them. Theirs is the so-called ‘cautious generation’. As grey as the patrons are on this evening, Potager might just be the place for these joyless whelps. At certain moments during the meal I imagined that it might be easier to score a drink at mass – at least you would know at which point in proceedings that your whistle might be wetted. Our aperitif order – some martinis of various predilections, is nowhere to be found when the (excellent) bread service hits the table. We choke it down with the Cuinneog butter and whipped ricotta with lovage sauce vierge. Some ten minutes later we are informed by a callow young man that “we can’t make cocktails”. The gins and tonics that are to fill the void arrive after the amuses. These too are good – some cigars of rolled white beetroot with more beetroot and some startlingly green tapioca crackers with smoked cod’s roe. I would have enjoyed a glass n thoe Bpoo cangaarr sitm nd in the ho ar an t d f sn ling to p LOCATION IS QUAY Charlotte Quay p r w g o tl ble t e i -n f snugs andu ar men Joso ube s ep ci tars. Th ibtes i lod s a int-brass This o A SITE F and its rly exhilOR GLAD EYES dir o ortunity is s ep b not on the men h lik t c ra d rea GARRY ONhe Paviliadershi Bah in 1897. Secondlty, i . P n a th s s w fen peoping o t ssyos ts es MAKINl She o ourn fe l C llegor a us o Th Pd le i iG A HtAotegal gemen ld get t a hout 6p mar uer e be Dr f The Shelb’ourtstnae HMti ES OF IuT n l, brd aly a badu s, obn te sreoy Ste two ptu n e min r erd tl es amongst iors H h npo d as a bar since 1661, an Th son bout f t io irse Ronan, Chris O’Y roD tk S d and Glenn Closote foreir t b blism “bples oen invi. Wtg Tt s, fge po ’ thmiec ice coo S pen GASTROGASTRO BEHIND THAT CLOSED DOOR Locks 1 Windsor Terrace words Aoife McElwain photo Killian Broderick seats after smoking in lifh here tat mak Y ’ur lar ugh h pa py,’ he stops tve wa o mn imp acas ble sadn at seats after smoking in life, t at mak Y ’ur laug h pa py,’ he stops tve wa o mn imp acas ble sadn at happy!’ It’s one of thos hir h n es, ra e tlhat shine from the happy! words Aoife McElwain photos Mark Duggan gio s y ta y to ae. ‘I wli h I was thess. The back gio s y ta y to ae. ‘I wli h I was thess. The back ring on te, therrace. ‘ ring on the t words Aoife McElwain photos Mark Duggan race. ‘ seats after smoking on the terrace. ‘You’re so seats after smoking on the terrace. ‘You’re so h pa py,’ he stops to say to me. ‘I wish I was that h pa py,’ he stops to say to me. ‘I wish I was that happy!’ It’s one of those exchanges, rarely occurhappy!’ It’s one of those exchanges, rarely occure you re so ter very quickly e you e sohter very quickly In 2026, the 20th O licensed p lde a h d, held inenscpar W emises in t e city cen rt e having o erated air war The Ebell of Los Angellles, wihll gic orian interior t a actor Dom ahn ll Gle in 1897. Secon crea vti S DRINKINTnic wri’ters evf the pre one afforded the reputation as a hub for clandesaward has bOUNDin tions in t t inment and pproachinked oge 19, bhroer kd s th b ep-co suome s-e e ettug nowling b sines sin DDLE SUPln fuding Sao h-t admiain d depicb h ent venues in tow SA ge st w larl s The Sy want anyo e you kn my c oen glinde ne had bhe doov. Were cotnd t e assume ce 2006 w e 19 an ity in t e na e on am d af ico OUG tine o Staith pa 19n inner o Tchen Gleeslbns ou see t n Hot f Slurereions ht y o at yo th ir di te insige bt h tia y untouc e The Horsesf hooeur. Thd b vtradi io it sin g of enigma. H hw a t Hum a f w reap eyirsl , it iss one of the oheir t b ablisrmm tless vum d thte ci y cen rd threfit;oaryh the lens fhm h’ Wi een honour erap g enterowan. The mere mention un Stag EIGHTs inc nwan is a pub o ow st h b , w ext dode ne h b he door or dates t aI mus h ON CLOUD er emi ’-s e p ace to lo diahe ven sa n tyt h g par under i Rane evious guise a em a i The Hts roll oump oorey sses in t e city cen r t ldest aoin estle in The Sadd’ole Ruet m ftksr dinnv tvoiuy y y sister e hr Ba’st s asho a York Street’s The Swan is a pub of note for a few reasons; firstly, it is one of the oldest licensed premises in the city centre having operated as a bar since 1661, and the essentially untouched Victorian interior that you see there was installed by Thomas F O’Reilly in 1897. Secondly, it has in recent years been afforded the reputation as a hub for clandestine operations in town. The mere mention of its name elicits in many a knowing smile and an assurance that it’s one of the preeminent venues in town for dates that you don’t particularly want anyone you know stumbling across. The root of this association remains someYork Street’s The Swan is a pub of note for a few reasons; firstly, it is one of the oldest SOME OLD YARN The Rag Trader eson. Thidls rens in r ssurance that it s one o paYor rk Street’ acr w row s; f a f s.os reet’s The Swan is a pub of n my cohroice, w S h cod abad br t” of The Rd t rader f d dir temor wosrse, y mo e potly int ticu thin Bare e aent wd t i e essen led lik se a fi pttin o ta o bn h the a o ho lle in a bar that knows how to makne them bef, there a ah io t tio t e Rt ya s in licensed premises in to e city centr inaave hlht sl euemean t of wh t it ig m rader ikken o era e, asso aa ed Victor an intith its pen- th h d Vict on Bar at Tr m y sity Colluy linliciFh in e me hnding cleci in 1897. Secondly, i - ome yea s after the foundnes e co ssurance that it war f th were s gaoalim F e cae iios gui in hh at coiomle w’ y opa and ah the ‘drleeso in D b vond c l h lotes a tuy in tty t bum , t li B hit t GARRY ON McGarry’s e tji b ene Feseers, eo ha e a drink a d r let. Th erh oeso immtero vf Elxoor metrileer t’ – I’ll take a mélange, Haines said to the waitress. – Two mélanges, Buck Mulligan said. And bring us some scones and butter and some cakes as well. When she had gone he said, laughing: – We call it D.B.C. because they have damn bad cakes. – I’ll take a mélange, Haines said to the waitress. – Two mélanges, Buck Mulligan said. And bring us some scones and butter and some cakes as well. When she had gone he said, laughing: – We call it D.B.C. because they have damn bad cakes. yr e o avono a n orac ttg augs uw tt hy is tt.etat s tohe had goeiure s itd, lau p Ilee a n, ta eh e ie of affairden s dinog os inatudinlled ruvo uch ap d ke e p es t cen ver bs. Rosie Oad in a s nne h hich h ghin Itatsadt b er garden stt waint tke a benline fvr ier ns oeme n, ge dn badt, th e is a smaerernd th a t d bjh t The Io fa. It wattanpts aising I am no Joyce scholar and have under my belt two failed attempts at getting all the way to the end of that one in which he wrote about the ‘ineluctible modality of the visible’, but I am struggling to put my finger on the what s as I am no Joyce scholar and have under my belt two failed attempts at getting all the way to the end of that one in which he wrote about the ‘ineluctible modality of the visible’, but I am struggling to put my finger on the what e the l tt e as n the what mea rrrd drin The food is a beauteiful mix of unfuospsy andhtDublin’s Best B.Y.O.B pool hall. ang bete f .m s at le y, plump Buck – I’ll take a mélange, Haines said to the waitress. – Two mélanges, Buck Mulligan said. And bring us some scones and butter and some cakes as well. When she had gone he said, laughing: – We call it D.B.C. because they have damn bad cakes. osphiy finears I h h with m ars t in t w t e s b as ers eens. No c ahh t or cra p ortrsh te-racin w lo D S. En resu b’bs designl THROWING SHAPES085-2357664 en s M o ralts, n an sigulavours andage a e Cirnd old k, a hich arar rves in s t i ws ho I s t of thso p w ter a wl vn Dy bhhind a chnagumouh ee n thi a th adjnsh t m u e amr proves a a y ssopeas ct shi er y nin . H d a t isys A Kn ll t oh whist wa’s mttany tn diacenhternsic co evserag W orlik. A hintudenll of the b e e Some years after the foundation of the college in 1592, I was myself an undergraduate of this august seat of learning. Hard as it might be to imagine, I was as a callow undergraduate, a shy and studious boy, untutored in the ways of dissipation and ignorant of the myriad pleasures of carnality. Mine was a life of the mind. I would cleave to our motto to Prove all things (and) hold fast that which is good. This state of affairs barely survived my first Michaelmas term and by my sophister years I had given myself wholly to the pursuit of the epicurianism that is the meat and drink of this column. In those days, prior to the vagaries of global i d mfsky’ in derhn un aeradas terh glnd Du c Augu Sso bo Ap i ty himself, and a chef ler lig n f to in Dr b vo vlefudinoug hm ac h a st f lear s I had gj en m eg oh lf whigh I it ii f th be Seb’es. eng harrsec o tnie-racintes ho knolibs a ou st tha en -h is goole. This sut er gar s m abd tha c r us omer ys wasttts-thile hig eres ir trade-olet bff f l eprr o m uct-t a se f thd a d, is t getting all th F On t te d) i abe dam ing t y p d s ader my belye cobaach) teckhnique at the late lamented Luna,r . With its g oe na ure o oycea c l h ontht t hlese Pavblerinim s a ee I a, olg ah of o e of the mind. I w ricou enc mista qua e oun aeomts of Gf th t.l notte t ase unnpos . The u ps wliny w s co sacreend bring way. Having pr li oles ivs hcerd oe Bta sing ca e ss t n gf serious h t e cakee ca t asures olrd f ai h e ts n a coharnuesgery B , j at ots. day and stirring renditions of You’ll Never Walk Alone can be heard from out on the street. On this particular day, there’s none of that. e wart oy t hi y McGal mir dlays iur oll tunateny McGanrry’ pos hulesinpoa e ot uinn oycelaer e a d i linh s uden sioauh ll bs a id Fortunas pllart u a Mrurkligah ent t e nt i ure oe olcern Dd a puramehings (a his food at Hang Dai has allts ol f Guinnes lace fsr d irst Miich m as ta st in term anda m tof thoamrade-of, I p tvretchiniy com aco lm t gtricate anl, deli Fered v of wine at this point. I can’t help but fdeel that Fort Book Norrw!n go for a cigaStep Inside 227x108mm_Nombr.indd 1 icur p hunsera ers p s t g poo . It is authentically itself without being acT king its na we es lo utlely le sins illose prose menu t un s ae cartics arh t g co -n vinegabeen croauce p os ainin l avo-greeason s a chreh a r r, an eat s a ge, bpt tule hey a e uickly set caramelro e me fa perhaps it is somewhat fitting that Bolands feels like it’s from somewhere else entirely. Rody’s bears the qualities of a multi-purpose mondopub at the heart of a rural – though motorway adjacent – town. That is to say that the premises is monumental in physical stature hConsidering its history of transience, of Cashel blue cheese o er a celery and apple li y wset fl bnagle Desig t couer ueald h er io and shortvy) salad of smashed perhaps it is somewhat fitting that Bolands feels like it’s from somewhere else entirely. Rody’s bears the qualities of a multi-purpose mondopub at the heart of a rural – though motorway adjacent – town. That is to say that the premises is monumental in physical stature perhaps it is somewhat fitting that Bolands feels like it’s from somewhere else entirely. Rody’s bears the qualities of a multi-purpose mondopub at the heart of a rural – though motorway adjacent – town. That is to say that the premises is monumental in physical stature fell on hard times; eventually shuttering as a business in 1937. Following its closure, the Bolands continued to use the premises as their family home, leaving the various heirlooms of the building’s former life untouched. Enter Tipp-man Kieran O’Meara who purchased the contents of the establishment, refurbished the lot, and shipped every last charming parochial knick-knack up to Rathmines. Fittings, furnishings, even the impressive library of yellowing ledgers that line the back of the bar – all made their way to the suburb that never sleeps via Nenagh. pig’s tet tta eas cool ae d, eee tacos a e s t h h b ttera ov.er fach r ch af eesed p t of lie micrhe sy m n. eanuW er pary sbi td af t o-gl fried creens ao a cu , ctereau i ked do e tacos a e s’d a chvent pulled-a of this det mith m h tic d in a cr d b em, robs ohi o t goa ckh v ut, centeer g o nd ased aned ruad itt n perhaps it is somewhat fitting that Bolands feels like it’s from somewhere else entirely. Rody’s bears the qualities of a multi-purpose mondopub at the heart of a rural – though motorway adjacent – town. That is to say that the premises is monumental in physical stature er s y Chriatn een. tle tt;s k m derloain f llet (aka the c m t had), t p t c l sarred i eac va es t e a , visit templebargallery Poké, proteins bow s and peanut cacao balls if achend in what t ucculene th to yllden, flsic buffeason enough fs ro.oy c ps on the c u leafy fror more informa mospher m retto a L’Estrange of L’Estrange Design, Nutbutter is poised and ready to be ‘grammed. It’s millennial pink meets palm tree print and bamboo light shades; draping succulents hang overhead while leafy fronds cover corner crevasses from their pots; even the cutlery is rose gold. It’s very beautiful, and it elevates the atmosphere of what is essentially a counter service canteen. Poké, proteins bowls and peanut cacao balls Orwell Road 8 Orwell Road Rathgar Dublin 6 i d aa eam (€8.50) is lo cucumbers fyond.ar Ds covr far to be ‘ oa hot mustar , c ram e v tlign t a t serv r de co Ice ang ov n oar ehliped bisioarhts crenn io er perlson ain each ah id fig desserlt with amaed flrett s orwellroad.comd p wito t e 14th.y is rose gon tld tells me that he’s not quite happy with it Ft eleh and fig desg s n rinkts ha g od goour door ze a -oi A p anet be co ullaer paesist tmmea eau Thets palm tr cial (€15 extd a c v t ega fres r far to rfa f f Lh a’y ws l bcalsea ance R. Ian has a backgenound in the wholesale fish Estattng te orick nd pern c d a g ado tuct ee a mesan fondue on sourl bs will be op LOCATION IS QUAY Charlotte Quay fell on hard times; eventually shuttering as a business in 1937. Following its closure, the Bolands continued to use the premises as their family home, leaving the various heirlooms of the building’s former life untouched. Enter Tipp-man Kieran O’Meara who purchased the contents of the establishment, refurbished the lot, and shipped every last charming parochial knick-knack up to Rathmines. Fittings, furnishings, even the impressive library of yellowing ledgers that line the back of the bar – all made their way to the suburb that never sleeps via Nenagh. fell on hard times; eventually shuttering as a business in 1937. Following its closure, the Bolands continued to use the premises as their family home, leaving the various heirlooms of the building’s former life untouched. Enter Tipp-man Kieran O’Meara who purchased the contents of the establishment, refurbished the lot, and shipped every last charming parochial knick-knack up to Rathmines. Fittings, furnishings, even the impressive library of yellowing ledgers that line the back of the bar – all made their way to the suburb that never sleeps via Nenagh. not exclusively so; there are options to add proteins including chicken, turkey, salmon, and beef, all sourced in Ireland. Behind the counter, staff are peeling and chopping butternut squash in the background while the rest of the team assemble heirloom tomato and avo salads (€9.95) and bowls of Rainbow Padthai (€12.95) to order. It’s the jackfruit tacos (€13.95) that win me cratrtricatpeose v, ded k an li eg wha a p a a er m b is h ers ca fell on hard times; eventually shuttering as a business in 1937. Following its closure, the Bolands continued to use the premises as their family home, leaving the various heirlooms of the building’s former life untouched. Enter Tipp-man Kieran O’Meara who purchased the contents of the establishment, refurbished the lot, and shipped every last charming parochial knick-knack up to Rathmines. Fittings, furnishings, even the impressive library of yellowing ledgers that line the back of the bar – all made their way to the suburb that never sleeps via Nenagh. DUBLIN ART BOOK FAIR 2025 not exclusively so; there are options to add proteins including chicken, turkey, salmon, and beef, all sourced in Ireland. Behind the counter, staff are peeling and chopping butternut squash in the background while the rest of the team assemble heirloom tomato and avo salads (€9.95) and bowls of Rainbow Padthai (€12.95) to order. It’s the jackfruit tacos (€13.95) that win me LOCATION IS QUAY Charlotte Quay ents for t e s way wp ci Pra this Dam acun ererel (ald-bg poona ed, w not exclusively so; there are options to add proteins including chicken, turkey, salmon, and beef, all sourced in Ireland. Behind the counter, staff are peeling and chopping butternut squash in the background while the rest of the team assemble heirloom tomato and avo salads (€9.95) and bowls of Rainbow Padthai (€12.95) to order. It’s the jackfruit tacos (€13.95) that win me l w ptl plum ac c receses so t bu Joshua Tree. (It describres itself as a brasserie, no Joshtua Tree. (It describes itself as a brasserie, no e wi hor u f likg u among prawn toast paupers-cs se o uaiuce pr, baby b et o e p rtel. It lo ks reestaur Highlighting high-quality contemporary artists’ publications, Dublin Art Book Fair is Ireland‘s leading art book fair. Guest curator and former sheep farmer Dr. Selina Guinness is hosting i um p mack e woeuld-bots are s ay crab mc s crab m eat ann The pub is hvoce to a res ular menu soft white t e cllan i d do over. Jackfruit is sort of like an ugly mango and it’s blessed with the ability to soak up flavours and retain moisture. The tacos are served with Murray’s delicious cashew nut cream, red wine vinegar pickled onions and avocado tucked into soft white tortillas. Thanks to the vision of interior decorator Jill crt been cro ot buttauce p’uie a ing u crur p “rickeled o er ec ly oniman (€3), wlen angd cirdcu e so than a dish of lightly Web exclusive cnonttent also. um sa s a e w la er metaNEW l the DNA of Chapter One is all o er the place, isiblee fph: (01) 537 5767uet a frals. Th and tvhe beye conaden. Ir cGa ry’g y pre this for herselffh h umn. s. No c d sm k bant pse avd the b er garden. Its clos area, position (kung) po-faced. I like to think that Fuschia avo gag ee vaiding eye contact wktT ing its namerximity to the unate y McGa y’s is h a per mret b half in the bag and nobody’s looking. m w e ft ph: (01) 537 5767touaer s e ron hgpile, b n tennis Te pu rs s ugging it o t hey mar ryse d cucumwn a ber,r f the woulld-be Diol in that fly back on P nell Squar r inside. 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Thven to augozy oco o , ew eron oo a s t inttorti a l a d epn t ound with the heft of f iomented black beans iflisl and nf int n r h I’zy, ts ye,a, Mlleks tpf tt meat encas emt cr m, rr ave b e t yhe sooms y’ oarhis di h a milelion t There mle tts; e en tv ay bte cue some bts rose goo irr n ous very b s achl e nd it e at ttes tastes lik me c slh sic bf what isd could all veer perilously close to being eyerollingly #sexyhealthyfood. For me, it is saved would be expected in the early days of a new business, but I don’t experience any on my visit. The staff are friendly and knowledgable, giving good tips on what to order and steering us away from over-ordering (we wanted to try everything), and the room is a pleasant space to be in. We grab a drink at the bar connected to the restaurant after dinner, watch the rain hit Grand Canal Dock, and think about how lovely this veranda and vista would be on a sunny evening. Even in poor weather, it’s still a beautiful, urban view. Our bill, which includes a glass of Montepulciano (€8.75) and a homemade hibiscus syrup with sparkling water drink called the Queen Medbh (€5), comes to a total of €90.75. Charlotte Quay has everything it needs to Tho e maoteins boe blmw s and p anuon out, as umps teo ir t cacao balls could all veer perilously close to being eyerollingly #sexyhealthyfood. For me, it is saved loya ced st ff leading th loyal fa bnh ase. All thh logic h log get over t e psyc o ey neeal barror D blinins to ff h get over the psyc o s s o s worth sating offg out. t e beaten track. Thi ical bp t iarrier of e eekin the beaten track. This spot is worth seeking out. succeed: a great view, a talented chef, experienced staff leading the charge and an already loyal fanbase. All they need is for Dubliners to get over the psychological barrier of eating off the beaten track. This spot is worth seeking out. ucceea rea y n r s fod an alread s to d is f ier o hed i e anhef n a e - er uf eater g o caramel, caramelised banana and a chocolate mousse is really well balanced. It could have been far too heavy or far too sweet, but instead it’s just on the right side of decadently delicious. A charred peach and fig dessert with amaretto and vanilla ice cream (€8.50) is lovely, but feels a little too prematurely wintery, as the fruit has been poached in what tastes like the classic booze and spices mix so favoured by Christmas cooks. There may be some bumps to iron out, as e antut brtt a’s.aesist t e ch toast is a pleasant thing to eat bl e l ks t d s hi e tWy to be ‘ it (€7.50) w th s ltedurlenniut squash b ve retained her n of in d bes to obscure a complex flavour profile. We osi d with the Micnd Sourdough Tn lf doeen twing a par otevy arl, thA SITE FOR GLAD EYEkh dSuihnt tle f th d MAKING A HAMES OF IT Mulligan & Haines MAKING A HAMES OF IT Mulligan & Haines Some years after the foundation of the college in 1592, I was myself an undergraduate of this august seat of learning. Hard as it might be to imagine, I was as a callow undergraduate, a shy and studious boy, untutored in the ways of dissipation and ignorant of the myriad pleasures of carnality. Mine was a life of the mind. I would cleave to our motto to Prove all things (and) hold fast that which is good. This state of affairs barely survived my first Michaelmas term and by my sophister years I had given myself wholly to the pursuit of the epicurianism that is the meat and drink of this column. In those days, prior to the vagaries of global The Paper, origin lly crts n m and Michael Koman w erssuran GOOD SPORT The Pavilion Bar at Trinity College Dublin GOOD SPORT The Pavilion Bar at Trinity College Dublin e Gle s as a ca sw undergradulobool r his ass a t lent th es to whme er a hreeoo’s, ft r bor ler o little di coh s h rt ” tly he los not. Sp nes acid igll Wea lef the m airry Potter afn ing t lm w t The food is a factor tooort h tr tetcheprpo uc oa d k t y a ten veeouhr g re warhmk f e woy froeen et six. s io s state ollegef affairs moo waroag o carlminoamoe waeras aevuo one w bls ot 20 pu f tohthit six. p. h boir te lin w f fer e ch hrotside o ph a e gam , bluet fsl orgil a gav, i.so o . Thi , there is a sm feels as ifd it watt n s act t quiy jt ieaer gat t as t – t hterve urmi inhurposehs ot s n inr henaililoace f r d y m er ace a ty. Minows Glee oo e mind. I wou so a sppek Sr d in ten a dinnin, bhlt. I mle nkh reo t d ceilin tepg co A enthich is go n Indste wiadth Tom Cruinse a d thars spe ptsy likdeneshmh wh of Pliin t o b uws ho tt t s’ p l. A his st enpg t gp or aere a sing ntre teen y prl like Im co certin os ing jea ot dr r p o es a SADDLE SUP The Horseshoe Bar at The Shelbourne Hotel SOUND OUT Stage 19 SADDLE SUP The Horseshoe Bar at The Shelbourne Hotel ble spin into tht be tome a ation of th and an allege ce t ticf this across. n of th er uene o ues in town for dates t aI m o bn touSta d depsure oat ay werporrtsy fbrl of the bsr o ar ing from Hang Dai, although I understand that - partichlu arly want an oydic legact t he it.ded abovbtach d to htn h e me wa o difucf h burbllsh rd a “po ee dots w e t s n os d dir st oy in H ad pleasures o at d the D li w es is hpa nessin e seane sigin oinff tg inet o t e bld te ttal ts olh ir s, o cerhin u. Than ygthan gts.e o ers pn he SOUND OUT Stage 19 day and stirring renditions of You’ll Never Walk Alone can be heard from out on the street. On this particular day, there’s none of that. DRINKING ON CLOUD EIGHT Humphrey’s remor day and stirring renditions of You’ll Never Walk Alone can be heard from out on the street. On this particular day, there’s none of that. thing of enigma. How a traditional public house, associated by many with its proximity to the Royal College of Surgeons has managed to acquire this noirish sense of the illicit remains a mystery. Perhaps the association thing of enigma. How a traditional public house, associated by many with its proximity to the Royal College of Surgeons has managed to acquire this noirish sense of the illicit remains a mystery. Perhaps the association g t ge hats f thiare of tthh mue sun af r lfaf fvaeg arshine doero s ne ue h d balancing act of not taking itselfio too seriouslyd ’ o ra ts, nendfunage a le y prl like Im a h gl re oos Dir tde S e atiee THE HOME OF ienTHE HOME OFoccrumth apnd k s. I fe hlt ig ohn one ol in th e ue ps m les o heolet wa nl oiot wale s. Ni ess. w t- M liga u ot pu e a lib lest wsiny hn Dinbur too burief st o crf dit or cral t, os o liutle divb evrnes t mr the su heir cou - m ys ohag ren liga h n de wef ter tpy ogat wDublin’s B-t oeitst B.Y.O.B pool hall. p cog oscenty tp e t hie an. All m p w accoy -me p ht like M uupu didn’t ho tou p ra SOME OLD YARN The Rag Trader DRINKING ON CLOUD EIGHT Humphrey’s r a I guess it will be two out of three this timet wag didn’On a w-sachink indephlidentter k thing of enigma. How a traditional public house, associated by many with its proximity to the Royal College of Surgeons has managed to acquire this noirish sense of the illicit remains a mystery. Perhaps the association licene rd p emi o erate Triineirish sas F O’Reie of the i g t rom t. B ime – a facre decitth pe aes yrou se touonootete bllilineing l s e therloating home, ordering and popping a cork.otset oark drine p g e e oldest es a p ust d as a b llh here wa aeged t e wa uire t s nos in recent years been et t a l coe Sm o enuref p ign was m o m t p to th t S De b ble 19. Thitid do m hrhinan aln afforded the reputation as a hub f r co didnlandes-adot r b y lilkdeper gar hhbbt – twer kd s ep-cown thiuetetesmeys t ess ns in town. The mere mentiol lo idee p wartaed odens, bhrh w h a q liinsine g tine opera iod byG eg Danie sleder its pres aeraagtisfacty tn in bnutwur hing tach tage s n y in thf doe Tie thiade apo per moana,siestt of its n aree elicits in many a knowing smi taw-s g sal thb s e a p ace tm t diauic SOME OLD YARN The Rag Trader The r, a shyf tt o vcog it iso anibtiou t v oso fttaesd sh rlen tl m S wtin g-eslin taas in tm ne h the lens t. Sr tg t t s in t d thrf eir rkthaih the lens nent venues in ty runn p h t you donl ou t to a m a ur ero um se wk wa rtminlsrl wa lio h ularly want anyo e you ku u do an painersd depicg tuesminaac am ath . Si a y un ouc e o sta led by Thoma I wo’Rei y o acqs instahi t ha seat a f thiy our bells, drink some stru s rrtre cihtr sin y miany werior tld t o b o it h-h Th trea a a s a mys er t h d Co’llinege Deh s aciobnlie 19. This a e reah brap oshuld pipae n mor ade t o lled by Thomens I wollld g t immedilo te insig t into tmitt igk afo de, carrtyiaate plwlinn slg a simily iden t a out al imme ities; t poe t auses oid roouses ar te esso l p gblic an t seo Wet tie plliam Sepoo e dis a r r er - anery siith ements a sitphre ’as Dn ao ta. Ade r ertines a “d aer - andal r. Wster ce 1661, and th old t o by Mh-h Thernio h a v eest af tlore extg or oar deir a fy iden i ur e Rne mtd I df trhe sign ere o le oi n intg o s F O u l - ff in d the reputay tio haps tub f sr co solci desation r y u r ne t abeir sn tine operations in town. The mere mention er s a hht yeaies ege gs ae ba r aao do ties a s m onhognld heatet thdel er as in recen e a rs beer g t e seao ab inment ttt r r tha s m nwu e rdugies; thwtn qe mlic had f vainv eosdebd theo, ay e sh inar ot S t tot rs wcestigo -woldn’l est od-pagne e essroximie roug Dr e s o et eem-ed like a fi pttinao tos as n om akatkblishfd td cock o t; h w tird oby coly in h an quta vy ow to l hds te do li war s a cer ant. Snneg-esr ene er eth’s lt h bae b t lesur a le cht intk vf sho u es arn tdenhy t a aaaloht 6pbh b rn F idv ay – peaen afe minfdur befh-w eir oe b an ado- e ev hp tio terumpe rins nly’tw swooasng coint erbevoe tae . 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Atdlvr ftiose o se, n a e G hat it’ ’ wf th rrts hi goal s imm er t e do f a msuniirat cham o m e you kno y o Apn hl ne had blize th e co siderablin fao ty a l on remhinf the lobowaby iner anyoeev lickt tesb hd coftt, Bindyh un tle dinof when mics fat ine R. Tht, ak s more ameerag h D h s aerva et t les d alt intovurhnee ah pdret o e h u tyt r taeeir snie a menoay t o epara The root of thi ybody lo in ble in The Sadd und thhim f etlt d dir cr wo ky cenly-Se own for dates tuaI mvo h’ve ld st loser to tw lo cib tion rema t eir t btkhili mi “bacu s; H e we s asso aci lengths t Wain Sp wytt o eed to hd t e m er or fy aer ligtiout in earao e do ts wae tr br in faeefo teictharde ah h Chinese or no. I ha e a soft spot fo. Thlior this place.cke old t o bsirdugcer t it go oglic h e sig ff P lil o ad The name is a nod to my fail m the bl siee and mat the tsigo pllt inlic houn h ur ben re p ca . 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On s a biogreth erkin ra aatg coosir m nd t lepe e do, dee per b a ie mig as tg t e smo recelactalhin tuh h y ertio s noh lo cy made aytth ld et a nhuco bse desired. drinker, your stan ard G i ps a long alin w Ah Ko wae oere d w d ann ade) an e ual attiragn oklum in sic Thlh, she ibbeo do ug h les lo seminer s we kleoy like t d a hinhr hbte ret lity o int e 19’ceg a ho n oump y otlousm in astu r t n o y w e wa e osucerusarr e y dcoe Binnaerwe Rag Trader i e s v n gts.o D s aite t lie sigh s urgsre I am defsf Pefrtlliaose ptulij s un o iot htby Bo t, je mindrded their owen se uld gn n o tota ou b reourite TV shol h of oaur loml mt--sic egutar h rosmen scli hussehrar p ioves a puwa s sbo t oe Horsato peir co es l -p w ts aump w ere ea t am uIMM - The s a cerl b” t to fl n D b n csser - ad ais a “sitst s of t ies; tu erhat hr t, j ouses a e esesoiryly ident e a d mh. Bps tha acioerua ude h fat oded th ooya e bly . Hn addi ion sandtio hes which have been steam-war an wy! I plonk mh dd cprinkled an urwith tisheir love y lo o an ootzyacent , shrencren a vah manner (potaja. Amid eaatc c ks o therle and blobs of s f, Mae t eg wou unconditionallyenin instructors to pursw y Featuring a dazzlinog array of thinrlgs to do, ou feelh eco Satur d f Io learly rank highly on the managae i iomi b l rt – tugo faties, mu , b f Guinn he paire s ow a the dirte t ore desirroag o io n s, mm aly bwab n d sigl umpe rey’s, I ky seoor separraub g b s aer e atin as non hf ohnere a sinlo s h b ty arden g t o th r ae aro j y more propiu a n in s ur wated-hw lotling bhy oes ra e ual a ab lig a licen s Th le s o e reahkshe e augy in to tm thould be orudert a ic gt six. tumineut oeroperaporrtr t s aatle es. Sibliasthmm t t a e i Fwan was qe low-lit hindqparen s we ve S rt a esuminbw lo ssok f eat ck wa mhs ta y aa en t tna with covert action attached to the place stems from the pub’s reputation as a revolutionary hub during the Rising. Granted, you’re probably in here with a view towards the markedly less noble causes of shifting somebody that all common sense dictates you shouldn’t or sneaking in a few swifties after you’ve called in sick for work, but nonetheless there is a certain satisfaction in being part of the grand local tradition of doing shady shit tucked away in the low-lit hindquarters of The Swan. Up front oak and brass abound. Far from “ e tr tlize thri inl h oet rald-wg ca lersio imlcoh lic, olin g time – a fac rgs a uagef am d in th y t ’g te c u taps thaourne ah primerh he wo thr an aanythin -llesdey.e over th the res tec a ple s’s fie mighg coery (sinders m der a Be c aehco alg a slld th e’tem ert e an ugly ducking, this is one of the finer examples of the ‘heritage pubs’ that entice countless visitors to these shores every year. With close ties to both the aforementioned Rising and the Civil War, the exterior façade remains pockmarked from gunfire, carrying a similar old-world prestige to the wood-panelled watering holes of Baggot Street, without the o thuck nh pporrf a md btr tk walsl of th-e baae n y vac umpn a ac er b in farefurbiuthard hI m t admi into a mer tbiot of op a ini gle other. Si t tin asure o e waas is n e o h bu us hn’td intteesloseg a toue ane way oach l ther. Siier thd inted deplize tu in , thsiderabls on uc s sarsr-iner examSOME OLD YARN The Rag Trader s a bar since 1661, and the ess tia y untouc ed V to to Irish h t you see there was installed by Thomas F O’Rei yll y, it haownedecent years been On a ide wo umpe rey’s, I ki el n lim entra proa. Thrg St g d a em age, tow From tg time – a fache de From tg time – a fache de On ap ideac woe perennial r d-hairh b tlin b bly a bad rance way review Hut thhr lat review Hut thhr lat v y sew it was pro ag businessual a irtaur way t ettuge uts n thild of th abo of its name elicits in many a knowing smileder i Rane evious guise a um e il s imm e y clos v one’s eyle is imm e s quickly m no thin h tminlalr t you doandpt t er ctiner to te , otr ely dra y a ac e c p ace to loedian wa e ven sa n tyt hag par icu g g ao t n ossumeporrt unism inu tu r ot d l ation was quickly m p veo s i ea’ackshta ay of o,ur situli B t t e e ts prlcaagsh pub s e e; H ade app ra ent as w lgicue venture ge,siest d hinked o e 19, bhroer kd se rsnt ty of our situts prlcaagsh pub s e e; H bl hr, t s i ea’aclitkshta agesiest aboumpe rey’s, I ki elv y sew it wa nce way. As we a. Thrg Staur way t n lim ent s probab. As wly a bad inhe moment t t reflecsiocited in the thr inhe moment t t reflecsiocited in the thr atio v , otr ely dra y ano thinr h tminalrenlyytured wd b k wall of the b yyar only with covert action attached to the place stems from the pub’s reputation as a revolutionary hub during the Rising. Granted, you’re probably in here with a view towards the markedly less noble causes of shifting somebody that all common sense dictates you shouldn’t or sneaking in a few swifties after you’ve called in sick for work, but nonetheless there is a certain satisfaction in being part of the grand local tradition of doing shady shit tucked away in the low-lit hindquarters of The Swan. Up front oak and brass abound. Far from n was m ongs milling n was m ongs milling ade to ade to e ual attir d ass The Te y’ cen s umpgiveohe rsn li B lit e e e pertennial rsed-hair nuts n thild of th cen ss Thble Te y’hr hep-co some e ur t of o hi t unism in tua e, t e g Te min fa e popsl wade appe cent as we v l r th a s s s bps tnuaa blic hs more a age o t mmo ndin e dic – pea t hin s g nesd I drans in toeir r r l h un arader i ivawar. Ierms o y tet o t ed est arrihifeu, thrfm gunffe Rae ess eir o a ocussehd thro aeeir a t, g s mg Traderr t , y u re pefine ts seaenehf Thhe bg T o diffe pt r urblnint y inlto Son ount me cit r dinn , BIMM - Thlind , utif their lovlw nhoots a ach I , thddere eaed e e ens cstsic w n n ta board special (€15 extra per person and it’s worth it). We get plates of slowly braised short rib and then a board of pink slices of the tenderloin fillet (aka the chateaubriand), topped with onion rings and golden, fluffy chips on the r end rd renady t oo swe r vef pink slices of th-e ten . 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Thven t g roro ervee , spr,inkled f aimes bi y bd wll ofino t goa f smesq s w y t cur k up fect rendition, br Yoly spicy and proa ters couin m ifs.kth sh h Thoed red mullet in a sauce of y tep troo lts ap f a e d salt-baaked ant ma g rougts at’tvt hd wit p in ledion s rerhilicio stion, T erelcome to Ma La Land. Tf spefoae, toss o ou ture , even t fêted with shalavings of fr zen buttermilk. Ms pimes by braltl or Jill sf smesq s w t t arrahat laite momentarily deep fried bef wn making, its oore being a aut osed baw a an t fhding. Thientder a lly e. Therrnionfe atrl k the dishes k d int p t go s auc e toh uietw ah ta note-perfel. I tylitg u hey ar . I t it (€7.50) w ts mind shaaing et, but in’ste ateaueraa d sh ring r e pr y, a c d bateauo anhtee better Chinese food that you can have deli erm t of Educatio Mic lainhd Yoh th io etening f ’ersf plaan y stie p om sous- onor this ho tlidt tea s a lif t thle ch ice or a restric i e n I’m a fan of cooked oysters too. Wiley’s Nashpo Tofu, that staple of f aville hot oysters (a riff on the furiously hot a ofd cir eason enough to come herlar discs pple a spefloae, tf sefs on t he c e peatebraivotod srhearing an ougo an oh Ierv ed wtiderteh, nd desig ’t ro swe business and she seems to hay of toc eason.ad it’s c u h ad o ng fs a y on, Nutbutkiter isr e chdt. I briauttern r . e even niofmtln m e svhushro son.vd into gra h sauce and bi ecbtlinin ag inneava , par bri nee, a s rs rom r jelly divides the table but I know better. Ans suppor et d by Opportunities for Yr thouth, a natiom i p hrategy, and the Depavrt eden board special (€15 extra per person and it’s worth it). We get plates of slowly braised short rib and then a board of pink slices of the tenderloin fillet (aka the chateaubriand), topped with onion rings and golden, fluffy chips on the een. el most lookttve been d oly, b ’t f deavoer corny Chranw and I will be back for it. Venison chilli is a ono fam (€8.50) iice c to a Japanese dish that was itself appropriated ana a a candle to the pr vious delights t to commemorate a an d. In, N tbw ad whiled to – pork hock, pickles, n grammset insttread it’heira in octopus dish has clean ozone tang but also the tsert wn asver e and that’h ad whidlenhixture that comes frl bs and projects h l um deeply in olving bowlful, profoundly savoury he ae t os er cre noival sst, but fem their After the joy, it’. ps t lds the f. It’uit h s beeau Ranelagh is food-rocking right now, with the arrival of two great new culinary outlets on Dunville Avenue. Paul Rooney’s new veg-ture Glas Deli opened its doors just before Easter, bringing with it an incredible array of vegan and vegetarian dishes to enjoy at home, alongside a terrific selection of artisanal produce from some outstanding Irish suppliers. @glas_deli Nutbutter Forbes Street Grand Canal Dock Dublin 2 www.nutbutter.ie Meanwhile, Brother Hubbard marked their ninth birthday by announcing that the latest addition to their culinary band would also be situated on Dunville Avenue. Located just across the road from the Village Butcher, their new enterprise looks set to add a tantalising taste of Eastern promise to the Dublin 6 suburb, with a feast of delicious menus and flavours inspired by cooks such as Yotam Ottolenghi and Sabrina Ghayour. brotherhubbard.ie Charlotte Quay Charlotte Quay Dock, Dublin 4 charlottequay.ie 01 9089490 Charlotte Quay Charlotte Quay Dock, Dublin 4 charlottequay.ie 01 9089490 Nutbutter Forbes Street Grand Canal Dock Dublin 2 www.nutbutter.ie I’m told that there’s no pickle brine for my douchey martini but the Negroni that replaces it works like popping a pacifier in a baby’s mouth. Another reason to shut TFU is a steak tartare that comes atop diminutive blue cheese sandwiches which have been steam-warmed. It’s a statement of intent. I’m a big fan of oysters, there’s little to compare with the experience of cold briny bivalves, tasting of oceanic sex, slipping and sliding down your gulliver. I’m a fan of cooked oysters too. Wiley’s Nashville hot oysters (a riff on the furiously hot fried chicken) are reason enough to come here. They are momentarily deep fried before being replaced in their shells with a sauce offering just a suggestion of sting. Sublime. Oyster mushrooms, parmesan fondue on sourdough toast is a pleasant thing to eat but can’t hold a candle to the previous delights. The dish I’d most looked forward to – pork hock, pickles, hot mustard, steamed buns is not on tonight, chef tells me that he’s not quite happy with it and that’s reason enough for me. It’s back on now and I will be back for it. Venison chilli is a deeply involving bowlful, profoundly savoury place to be. Josh would have loved it. Chef Dan Hannigan (L’Ecrivain, Mr S, etc.) has put together a menu that frequently thrills and only occasionally oversteps. From the snacks a dainty little mackerel w. En r e String a frcc I’m told that there’ri d und pinulg ceramic a tists. A collaboration b It’ en t in tious aor t y! 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Wiley’s Nashville hot oysters (a riff on the furiously hot fried chicken) are reason enough to come here. They are momentarily deep fried before being replaced in their shells with a sauce offering just a suggestion of sting. Sublime. Oyster mushrooms, parmesan fondue on sourdough toast is a pleasant thing to eat but can’t hold a candle to the previous delights. The dish I’d most looked forward to – pork hock, pickles, hot mustard, steamed buns is not on tonight, chef tells me that he’s not quite happy with it and that’s reason enough for me. It’s back on now and I will be back for it. 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We had some fun with an order of Chicken Karaage Cheeseburgers which resemble wee bao sliders. ‘Fried chicken, pickles, cheese, what’s not to like?’ deadpans my own harajuku girl, and I’ll second the sentiment. We also enjoyed some kimchi mozzarella arancini with tobanjan mayo. Arancini really are fuego right now. Nevertheless, you could proceed directly to the main event and still have a swell time. A good bowl of ramen is proof against cold and dark, a help to your heart, a salve to your soul and a boon to your belly. These are good bowls of noodles. A paltry €25 buys you a smartly boxed ramen pack for two with clear instructions for heating and assembly. You could just order take-out but where’s the fun in that? The Classic Tonkotsu delivers that rich, milky broth slicked with collagen that comes from porcine bones and patience while the Kokoro Torishio features a delicate chicken stock fragrant with ginger. Either bowl could hold their own in Tokyo. 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Ue tounes, wle wtoutc d f, ot oft tut mh) fa tunda prhihts ny tf tesetanie h e iour-pacioerfnpow face oppi pios, its toss ovio s, bam l rwo pitll coo ca s h o t e s ace a e o f ind astt thpor t a l n uinn ” and rich, shot through with the fresh heat of jalapeños and balanced with gouts of cooling sour cream. The accompanying cornbread is the best I’ve had outside its native country. If it’s not on the menu you should petition for it. The dish that many will gravitate to is, of course, the fried chicken. They would be right to do so. Right now it is hands down the best in town. Perfectly moist thigh meat encased in a salty, spicy coating. The biscuit is perfect, the corn slaw more than an afterthought. Go get it. Their banana split is a dessert to put a smile on your face as it puts a notch on your belt. At least two of our party are instantly infantilised. Service is charming throughout and it’s immediately apparent that the floor manager runs a tight ship. The food here describes itself modestly but it could justify much bolder claims. I’d give a joint of my right pinkie for a restaurant of such quality in my manor. For the lucky denizens of D7, this is all the neighbourhood restaurant they will ever need. The rest of us will be hard pressed to find a better reason to cross the river. This is a North Star to follow. rye exp nd to add t v e co tesn h woice of what’s on offer us will be hard pressed to find a better r t v worked out the rhythm of the room yet. Our sides arrive at a point when there’s little left to set them next to. They don’t appear on the bill, but I should point out that those ‘Ballymakenny Spuds’ are really worth paying for. They are long planks of very good (deeply burnished) chips. There’s a strikingly verdant wild garlic mayo alongside that I lick from my index finger with tipsy relish. Don’t let that put you off. There’s a Côte de Boeuf (McLoughlin’s) to share for the relatively reasonable price of €70. That’s ashtray money for folks ‘round these parts. As ever, don’t order this on your first visit, allow the kitchen to show you what they’re made of. Our server is genial and polite, if a little reluctant to spill the beans on what we’ve ordered once the plates hit the table. One of the chefs visiting the dining room manfully stepped into the breach. The glitches to me seemed to suggest an uneven night’s service rather than anything else. Young restaurants can have off nights and great restaurants rarely arrive fully formed. I think that Orwell Road has the potential to be the Bereens’ best yet. The name might say neighbourhood, but down the road this one is bound to be a destination. 085-2357664t co y t s t ly tastad fin n b tt’e time I co snt rig cond round of Cl lif less p tenann of aal Il nhe beer ga McGarry’s 236-238 McGarry’s 236-238 peños and balanced with gouts of coolinguisita y ent e f d al s p Iottt wors, t ut ior smones a I’eam. T by exhibiting style and substance. 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One could argue that family favourites such as chilli con carne, “spag bol”, chicken tikka masala and even fish and chips are now ingrained within our food identity. These bastardised versions of dishes from foreign cultures are examples of immigration, acculturation and/or imperialism. Clarifying what Irish food is today perhaps requires an assessment of what we eat, not solely what dishes we ate. Who knows, Feijoada might be the next generation’s Tuesday night favourite… I’m often asked who serves the most authentic Clickety-clack now! www.totallydublin.ie pespect r thdos, co uni ppar Clickety-clack now! www.totallydublin.ie , soomh quality in my manor. F y ors to t u mmest enjy tyeo d wh wa sprinkled in goji berrcay desig g. b thde bent to the prissy will of the designer It do e wa ies. I liat thiuro be acces estaurant they will e er need. The rest of lot but it’s still a beautiful room over-looking the canal, with really lovely food and service. It doesn’t appear that this team is chasing a Michelin star. Nonetheless, it’s certainly still a treat to eat there. d harptifuol ropprt tert y eason to e a joint ofillin sh t he doesns t om ovs, it’-lookf p n es ra herv Irish food? In response to this conundrum, “bia bán” never crossed my mind. Instead, I think of all of the places that I love to eat in Dublin and that form the basis of what Irish food is to me. If you’re lucky enough to get a seat, my favourite lunch in Dublin can be found at Assassination Custard, a small cafe opposite Kevin St. Garda station. While the owners Ken and Gwen Aobaba Sound PR woman Deirdre Hynds recently made the shift from brand marketing to brand creation, with the launch of a unique new range of evening snack bars designed especially for night owls. Made in Ireland using a number of natural night-time friendly ingredients such as chamomile, L-theanine, and Montmorency Cherry, the accompanying website also features some cool original content ideally suited to evening relaxation. Treat yourself to a soporific Malted Milk and Chocolate bar, then take a deep dive and unwind with guided evening meditations, bedtime stories for grown-ups and sleepy stretchy yoga sequences. Available in your local health food store or premium independent retailer. Unwind stockists so far include Nourish, The Health Store and Restore on Camden Street. unwind.ie responsibility to be all things to all men when they operate in relative geographical isolation, it all just seems a little off to be in a pub in Dublin that makes you feel like you’re having a pint in Kildare Town. On the other hand, perhaps this curious unDublin quality is the very thing that attracts much of their clientele. Having recently visited to take in the All-Ireland Final, to say there was a conspicuous dearth of Dubs would be an understatement. Rodys is almost akin to a rural Ireland themed, TGI Fridays style bar/ restaurant – useful for both family dining and unavoidable work drinks. This dubious distinction alone assures Rody’s position within the Rathmines Pub Ecosystem. DW Clickety-clack now! www.totallydublin.ie heir banana split is a dessercolate t ou a lot ofd er and two ice cream a hiutteer i ntiore t by exhibiting style and substance. In the kitchen, jars of fermented cabbage are on their way to becoming kimchi for the chilli, lime and tamarind rice bowl (€7.50). The bread used for their toast is a deliciously thick wedge of sweet brown bread made for Nutbutter by Lumney’s Bread in Inchicore. Their Nutella-style cacao and hazelnut spread (€3.50 served on toast with banana, bee pollen – I know – and honey) and almond butters are all made by Murray’s team in the kitchen. Similarly to Sprout & Co, the plant-based busia lot of I setw’s unpreten iot r ks td reasyonabled she defini - ole lttht o f f e m s rays. All thsitlehiyh “Irish food” is something many of us struggle to define. Today it’s a marketing buzzword adopted by the food plutocrats and deployed as a marketing tool. The term can be used in a cynical way to attract hordes of tourists and export vast quantities of livestock and their byproducts. At the same time, it makes me think about how the food we eat here has dramatically changed. This leads me to wonder if we can shift the meaning to celebrate our blended heritage. We’ve come a long way from what was once a diet that largely constituted salted meats, tubers and brassicas. That’s before we’ve even touched on “bia bán” – which quite literally translates into “white food” – a term referring to potatoes, milk, butter and grains, all of which formed the mainstay of our diet prior to the 20th century. After that dip into our relatively short food history – its progression blighted by oppression and colonialism – is it accurate to say that the food which we identify as “Irish” today, is in fact the food of yesterday? If we focus solely on the indiginous food of our past (albeit there are many wonderful things about it) we are at risk of ignoring the diverse community and cooking styles in practice in Ireland right now. It might sound contradictory to regard dishes p t ayintnerienelce wlre fe o v tth da oate Pla se P het perg ttmlye roos l j st toart y n… a dris s e opera o s w hn f identho f y ms goo tum t se looy en s a i s, t o p es oaerkec y noosdel j sva h Life i y t co e sy aruautyre nol era s t Aotnum der eg e etd depsists o a e sgervor uco tennie immediourlder whact it inin d unh urrt. 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F y-ieir a wild fas der eg e ore menu coy-iihtioug oci tles a d drnink thtt” wut ferl lic ret int ep ds ioliks. A regs. W ons pe va tizzald cos tside w lret in eshftt on, w d ci ilivlegrn ls. Wa . de b e s pn e spayr; i ay ena s a ine paray o Life i h h in t e f bth dsible thici a s, b p f h c ks derav g U g b n s oiuaouyur ot e noaera sl hige inde derieshe P -ncer y comuno t. Ihhe loc onas mies ta ueaod b ni oc s ‘. Fer t thd saed t stat by compa e sa ru ld bht . Ftinler peetrt s t er Swh lelt t’ o - de slump se op lgs, tt eir a oo n t f gellid Budk, a “-otn ue r €14 – i r W aythings dot whe men o hent y se mlerny swlets onavvter w sioeir sh ere -ae-miitsil bavr bo sit iing p a oth Ko wururtepneny, fssnr Thlun-oy o va a ely after drainin m h’us fvekit uncuaensiderhd o ickahds sw un h ytn fs ild b nobnduc. I o, dr in er s us is fe acn ae cod i eryaus e wk t s shir te y g ar lolegeer,p a oerus , anagin en exho t een littf-thvaoernider whac es as l radutenle orm. 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A t h e i h’ n tm a , ae co tsiderh sinepd oes depics a go urpatvk ofpowespyte t o rt ag a ol sht, ta cr oga s r n ithin o unremhr e fpy a fatlk olbaetk whd alennmteayesns yossi-pacioerp phicent en n asrfde s p, s l of gin aldin es ehver wayticefa e-misd fee ‘ he Ss Re int h gay st ll thd st eeaet sstat y a ae my swe s nohiraetzear o ere agsgy g w t to eneure w ad gf g rlid B n. I w v uaaeten exh retg w n jrlu d b pe ver ttizzanitp’ rp a repy co cocest ole ohf coe g ts) it’io l afy mty t hhe hhptinninlig i Sdtat pt tld ae inerler Shde d g tgs, aen t d deptem oien iouhi kt mb blepo g e a ho try-hfsy r d ane e syem ourgeae y coi en e b as long b spen a destausu o s sraain n d, deapt binin b i a f ind be looking forward to an encore.r teerfniofun, berh) fallh u r. U oune f s, we wou k er f er erssi k o faceormei pcidedly firt foar psur ose.g ainick we aio Gth thhes t oscent h d th e I c ta cide t ioolur a s onunare iye toop oion. A in n oundlikt tero aooth st pesc mecdd a co s finb y t we acf b s wrt orogaun to te exper s ptice wllossiitle that t exper s p, its t They say you shouldn’t mix business with pleasure, but there’s a welcome chance to combine both at Listoke Distillery this summer. Founder Bronagh Conlon has launched an innovative online fundraiser raffling off 5% of the family business. An incredible top prize gives one lucky gin-ner the opportunity to own part of the much-loved distillery, while also acquiring first dibs on tasting Listoke’s everexpanding product range. Second prize is a gin-tastic 10,000, while the third prize-winner receives 5,000 and a case of Listoke products. Hosted by Listoke via competition app Raffall, participants must be aged 18+. 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Whereas pubs of this ilk have a certain o t s g a sio ks t vitate to is t w lemen u Ilin-befeigru y munoaos , muc tosance. dash of stolen literary valour. We’ll call it D.B.C. because they have damn bad cocktails. n , mle t a s acGarrnd iy’facebook.com/TheHideoutPool/ snolid optl not. But if you’re here anyway, you could do worse. s, trrut ior smones ar o 11/11/2015 10:0811/11/2015 10:08 nbrg tke bs ad clidge folr? P e countriy’yn a cr p. If ines mteio d y d to S lot budes t lent that the fi h rloor manaderer atn nud bh inasut it’or me a rles o o wth clubs to I n boo d anttestaurasud buosi t-b sather than aff ealwly lold o rg t . responsibility to be all things to all men when they operate in relative geographical isolation, it all just seems a little off to be in a pub in Dublin that makes you feel like you’re having a pint in Kildare Town. On the other hand, perhaps this curious unDublin quality is the very thing that attracts much of their clientele. Having recently visited to take in the All-Ireland Final, to say there was a conspicuous dearth of Dubs would be an understatement. Rodys is almost akin to a rural Ireland themed, TGI Fridays style bar/ restaurant – useful for both family dining and unavoidable work drinks. This dubious distinction alone assures Rody’s position within the Rathmines Pub Ecosystem. DW Clickety-clack now! www.totallydublin.ie , revn b g in the coll n ry we ut ns os a mouthfo.l. Og f flood but it is f with salt caramel and praline ice cream stays true to its origins while delivering a flair of finesse. The elements in the chocolate tart with stout ice cream and a condensed plum sauce (adding another €4 to the menu) are too intense on their own but work really well as a mouthful. Our bill, which includes two bottles of still water and two macchiatos, comes to €104, excluding tip. This restaurant may have gone through a not. But if you’re here anyway, you could do worse. not. But if you’re here anyway, you could do worse. h w it is hands do empocooaly? ro a . oo Clickety-clack now! www.totallydublin.ie Clickety-clack now! www.totallydublin.ie h wt Nutba os, co d almest enjl ed bd when tah heir lcels at prhoducing fussed-o e kiaing one thr no maccd hon y) ames to €104, ex ludink ut work reae con ext o ncleio y t e Kir re a ron others, t a h t ooh t ou h w lg ucat v bd gitut it’ areins teaupen eth opriate, with lte’leshin s cer r a restricti.ve . W err ur menu t ra s a prosibg a o eves ttaa. Ns ophe’less, its cer responsibility to be all things to all men when they operate in relative geographical isolation, it all just seems a little off to be in a pub in Dublin that makes you feel like you’re having a pint in Kildare Town. On the other hand, perhaps this curious unDublin quality is the very thing that attracts much of their clientele. Having recently visited to take in the All-Ireland Final, to say there was a conspicuous dearth of Dubs would be an understatement. Rodys is almost akin to a rural Ireland themed, TGI Fridays style bar/ restaurant – useful for both family dining and unavoidable work drinks. This dubious distinction alone assures Rody’s position within the Rathmines Pub Ecosystem. DW responsibility to be all things to all men when they operate in relative geographical isolation, it all just seems a little off to be in a pub in Dublin that makes you feel like you’re having a pint in Kildare Town. On the other hand, perhaps this curious unDublin quality is the very thing that attracts much of their clientele. Having recently visited to take in the All-Ireland Final, to say there was a conspicuous dearth of Dubs would be an understatement. Rodys is almost akin to a rural Ireland themed, TGI Fridays style bar/ restaurant – useful for both family dining and unavoidable work drinks. This dubious distinction alone assures Rody’s position within the Rathmines Pub Ecosystem. DW Clickety-clack now! www.totallydublin.ie Clickety-clack now! www.totallydublin.ie u ks to maskonaooo, the definition rg in he pr’ ahihamics arotiinsg a flels and a e kbitleh e ice cr tioneam stays true g th t t e ea e m ve a cer ullet dish, n their t rue ense o utella-style cacao and hazes a messtehf l. O y thc t wwait n buys yanona, bee onoyeuven t g tienp. ill, dash of stolen literary valour. We’ll call it D.B.C. because they have damn bad cocktails. Ittht w rt h ies, ed o lict demae b idge far? Probably 11/11/2015 10:08l a litttle staid a dld do d o t fsing theme f my? r nl of my space herte. 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Wsrse T kie anuc ery, dr s a t inslt w eundar un p l o b et td tf rosgider th e-mii l b lo ktlip a o l shie an siderie. I th so t’kat f win . A t wo ld coss Rennie immr a ays gine cod ieThis i e pn jert foggereyg al o ny w t-to-eatl s iuts gaThih rrinf-thhere I h e tles, but i e ld b ort o ogaeir lofcen n j d irts d vt ho s t g es donthrudus ts ae lin. Rratun erno ld deba nuc eryed owe aert folde y n ag an legaerli s s ainn. Are ovhe undho a ld p am ldn’ er a co ps littnroyew th wa u ho f thtt we o t’t fl . ectio bliniu e 19, tind thcps s i h, I defcide tica w ur- s (€5.40), w der ra e t tuple of tradittiosthd fi t mer orun tle m-oreht d m. ho d c a, w our oh tio ties “ v w g ‘fucen ee bv ces mcih, I deld lop, binlngl milig o dahib e thie hio tnenl, I rraohkngs, t s , f r Thhe Big Bter t th in teinp ld bts w l highser bea. t his fd the t tp k d plb, b h co kt it wa age 19, tl s pa ron w uen f gi ts of rnsg e-y y m der wr baiing avo t provides o setitiout me to g ns libd sthu-die liisl bafir biin inin t Hnsider d othlinictinrd a palleg pder erwy swhet to tunw ods s agg fu con in a es ever wes t wo tour son anaicact i es as urrepuin a es e raun-orsion. I wun stlier drav hians (wi.t dash of stolen literary valour. We’ll call it D.B.C. because they have damn bad cocktails. i l come rden f statort y dash of stolen literary valour. We’ll call it D.B.C. because they have damn bad cocktails. o k oeir lofceny c aennlller for a four re ovh raun-osion. I wurnder whict it g t t d s heat stnte in tfter dratining enat stnf th v ider tt h e I hae bd r flp a ured with a s lif-t u-die lilts (fe b r fl s ples asug izzas. I orderts and aa ticf the eio Gtuinnn a nig s so exll t e w acon an r sman h th s (€5.40), w rderll the wy 11/11/2015 10:08l a litttrttle staid andes men lid optiol osi rion tny c .imw tsldlf o tiotn o, hrruly merins coove teo s, avour e tep af tldn’e b inh, b t maco ictinnd a pa t a t t es dept o s a sertttleyw n inrtaioy be itn f a sv w no cae t dee u e o e tokr lic pmot notionhn a nig er o coit cer w, o-e p ht like hich bo te-mild cilts (flockles, bh t it provides iesks. A r hi retaceble sary suss post-AngeupporcGaib. Ay’s is a s’t t e goa n. te hphet t den f r tudio a d r svine u v o s, b t m hate s like a hfappdi o d ci ilian letaceble rt hhht. I pick uhibkdlica jl thy Ct rtn, we P n lasret’tsorse s a di ie aint otf their loe setzefn gat teayeesns youy e oth li , desd gicite tnsge eshings dor b lts (flo kt l with a v p r n or. The ‘ener fotr a fd asie ot hn , ting d e simiooga hine wees do in inesg iat. rer y saurtl t gthint d b ing it. ury soopf rnd plres ate i e t d a viorn. As (€9.50 ele m er o n or. The ‘hh tht s a in The Swan 58 York Street, Dublin 2 01-4752722 theswanbar.com The Swan 58 York Street, Dublin 2 01-4752722 theswanbar.com ros abrltini. Rh e bahsles ishile s ‘Sh d ahl o trae pa aase of co n t ennie immy’) a thile v hi s (with g f al ks. A r hi s (wi.th y sti enahe bwassy rreea f the g ats) it o se le oces on a pruestt tt aioutils ir ’y fitt frcrd dis lies tyso em f in us oeeturlios del , td i d di rosr py bpsosye. e elg al nne a o m delivered I’m forced to cut short the tableside conversation. The resulting intrusion results in some tepid food and a charge of €30 on the bill for a single glass (not mine) of wine. I baulked at a $26 pour of California Pinot the previous week in New York’s Union Square Café because I was forewarned of the cost. I’m told that a sommelier (hire) is imminent. He or she cannot arrive quickly enough. The food here is haute couture, the rest of it seriously off the peg. Those mains that languished before us didn’t quite live up to the smaller plates. The mussels accompanying a hake dish have been over-smoked (a point made by the chef himself during one of his increasingly jocular visits to the table) resulting in a dish that had been battered to death by a stout length of hickory. I have no doubt that the error will be amended. I’m a little too annoyed to care about the duck at this point (post wine spill) but I’m told that it was perfectly good. Desserts were well received but I don’t have s un r en r us an wo pe fa ff ut it’o see t h aded te l d h’ esp e thae faceglift af chraracder gs o ugss nn ks g aaer unrr mo d in a fp. Ale sl ne Ll n t two sides: i rigv hd b t s sure cy a mea , hl blm in Th’t co ves te au being th Ht ainerdat wa u hin ugp Mo lefimi p e sarmin eus saats awpl oo, no’s ta Clini . Tho lo t ar t m a e petrolonagemenps coe waica. I ier kltg coe dei ollevatrt te fehm a nice co od it rnen w inp) f u lo h nt w tnht I o ouseepa its avian nam taheet jeroeen lo wah ini in thid loace – Mo e s tliiotb lur, hn s p o p €4.70, pr w er tioer le fext I cogg wb er faele prakts ootn anycey’s fraos migt e so t g two sides: i tles i rige wo evhi ecy t m caatratsh anryo es craencenn anv u r ig- h t bop ld iha ge h Thn im €4.70, pretty reaso ae Hd vo sit in quiet co t s waliy b l being th H in p ero olt,or tn ahe van t, ah otrsigot attues ysrsesoet uttip wal s h sep ws aa flen tfh wlinty’. Thiugiks. She ieace erhy’t I r t tlg he sine; the eo ot ty ps oo. re its avian namtesaaeets ann dr ts t in quiet co y sset e Hh, wkvh tlh di en tg a s c cndnsdhis is t ehis tcd lhhi drinker, y wv e wlm puinn it pe inategsmni, it’n hh tkhht hi ra r ett ha int tnio” next do l speeg g mara d in ltodl rnd pn modern p t t sem in D arblin bjuc ecerges teha , o e ouneoema-raraw ur ce t ir liq de 10 o ine faç y a bn to bt oin se fde, dog slen t l beers on ofcofer ts eperys m etdo R n a fit i e b ts o er unr creet hreino hrohuosf teh noun, w ly hfd om My companions and I darkened the door of My companions and I darkened the door of Drury Street’s latest arrival h, t e Rag Trader, at Drury Street’s latest arrival h, t e Rag Trader, at about 6pm on Friday – peak after-work drinkabout 6pm on Friday – peak after-work drinkviding. The chef himself subsequently spills the beans on this, if that’s not a food metaphor too far. Or even if it is. At this point I make the mistake of pointing out to one of the floor staff that the wine list really needs more scope by the glass. with covert action attached to the place stems from the pub’s reputation as a revolutionary hub during the Rising. Granted, you’re probably in here with a view towards the markedly less noble causes of shifting somebody that all common sense dictates you shouldn’t or sneaking in a few swifties after you’ve called in sick for work, but nonetheless there is a certain satisfaction in being part of the grand local tradition of doing shady shit tucked away in the low-lit hindquarters of The Swan. Up front oak and brass abound. Far from ea y d n o gere wa atmospher Th Somew otce il hls ss. Iee s a hivrf val h a de o urimisind a lacutcantaiith agam an ag oaesg paspte t h a bd denizen t h d th PROUDLY SPONSORED BYg teranbeinos teyienlitudss ineimuting a re a t s uer l g t ttvtless, t t b ne yaoarg a hhihik t ind dd way ns PROUDLY SPONSORED BY wraas ne a oy srhip tlo e g N le atmosphere-stifling shortcomings that are associated with being the haunt primarily of monied fifty-something gents. The Swan isn’t purely a tourist-trapping o ead as hf cr its oiinkceag t a the sh w a er gunrucer olin bk b es t o bre in-t s umn coe t p waa pnshyn tug ge ble h the show are in-ttu s rrtves t cif tice taugav h n t e w f p oat, mvana throwbac d whod h m sirs is m n sut o a roun h e merh t b tcr’ foh a en s unmovtes is oie crlty b , ho s lefg a t o ere ero d with a asso a e monied fift p b f thirope caioits. Thammlef th t h se f drinker, your stavt s arecline façenuint o rod ppeh , euee coa ion o i h ofe pve to co a Th ee s oosp ere vacugstmtin he b s sahtdas ena wcasd aar pdrrae t-r ay modern p p n. Fe ae entiro s s, siwee vacus portrn tinet res vh at dare, wals i h t into pr h gue, yobsiesos coh a r res d vunl iodour . Onl h acora e nesume er mune t arh y tt, mo g o o cs p n t t ue ld rln a inin v.ebld redetain s on, E liqh s, to o Srtree cam urs ae ma otlfsiun urgo e an e ment ihtion t e thro bw ack th nof u h e mere t mic t le hr en s unmona aesrhv ut oho caser tfim S h okhl, a ny khan bln, ir (a s er h io s loy coderqy co’deraract rodwtic es Rnend ttios log sg a r n o e ser i The Swan iou’ Whor a scennes t hrf razzle azzleo, nt o emis d w ll not a mi liottt sriro-sio intftrh w ad vh t losaof sketer. Thp’ f in ya c ci t d w gaou a waac bmt mho bthnt wo n imh’le bmudes uio hid a lk, I a ininn ts d e wthiot stoa ac o eheero hc en t lh’n e a baehr s prroio bs, its h d ‘dir h e-s e Sam Sar coen oOfgs tm olt th oos mi es t mh d thr a goeelaligadn &e e-en ht vaftpder oeat s erg s nue ty fs deftlhcr. S - r N inle terer o w iaces tjond tnvwayot in t her en scente, sm vague reola e r hriny’aels ththr t aebly drawn a drwco mar e Where ini h b t a le cg olaacs. I ble in coul t, an ale h f pnat aafur r et d Mt at perovhem roto t e t vnepy j p o ot pstate the va ue o g a h s tkka b hios hin gue a etf pnd I ry t liahy’. Thioug wa h lieu- e as cas g a va ue judge f y t cvd nnhourrenep pna lo ts t tif in amhhan geresn by tpt tae h a. Smb sig e-ent tter y sea b eresen hm en th h en ient in m.g a n ant buer n to a lack of int hebend ewert a aa ts “ rs itssinessuuiet a rt eg pc e ae orhts ahmem en lo d o y. aos mil vrenace – Mor a gdirty’e a most d s aces t en loe f bld iht b Where t hatguer desig h mor caages too hiythi scen , smal perererkn wu ino a l in tlesmts aewytb asery e g a s curt tt v ca cet m.h d thlligadn &d ‘ig- h The Sam Stce is ser ent f on desigors curr t comcta ro puoue woyo eg c el l gue r h o g sawas ineimutinscrparae 19’ lhi idior y blhioo hi g a re a emtio eye over tan dehed h lders.s o cety cen r unf th t t ues m , a n n at er e vire bra eye over th timpeing te Da Rleelin Bart tad Ct hte sotu ys eaasi-ah-e le beers on o er t, tateca nau d etry, bo n a fl le t unu deres in Whh t I oem k tahn t ohings) I’ace ived b etetic temt s wers. Th hos ace im, dey g tgs) Il y rs a b i as ft etg t y (s. Th e ut adhycear o y-s tomet e le r d d I rieshny we le fd ideohlogd. Cichum”ping t esae o e e - t thin hs G’t ste cricd ideh le wts miean-umni) aeqbs sic he lenf piest omandinte tts a d pts mit leg hio ng y cenktrp wa ls a intin tthk y j o overhtau ausn slerttugglied q f, q t n maet u tlesep t? W ts sure y a mk vergenvrenat bn an ur n in a g sbio etvhweeryt hcaes, wnd b eep par op d a ci y cen h thin inih. Onl’h prt a’og less, we soheld (es omeww Du ee ug t o s. rerhin s t a kairtd th ount adhitay moaryaleb use f g g in size aa d deliciof razzlek tl of s oalini i. The dr bk, when h s The fh a celhirkiintrk s f m t h m inb s s a ma c is utterly seamless, they even share a bathroom. Somewhat thrown by this revelation, we sniff out an unclaimed table in corner and begin to fully take in our surroundings. The first thing that strikes you is that the t oueinn unc a ta d wi h wrance sy o d stpace like a y’ . Qt t hiicsutdgiane er ovramimalrl-hpee n a e r t thp a initiugto ad as hyp n og coy p lesg cold B o iasures opad of Guinn . W en . The fic licenle dirleerw Duble n d th f th b eelureca en on mio y cen ru omdere ft oe dirlnb, v’er venussper ce e wdderic es e f On co le lvinn or rouf qh y m aresy tb t der h e res a mtaa, desiccetcto Reeio um hr e de n v b bmmgee t etpahn n, ios hu c t sin, a wa e ay mus oo-cei e t, p a r mu vlolr tsmur nt stus, siwroenacet stspf the bu ae, mos ms . One p evcra e o in r to t ps thk tn. Tg t ud in p a rosotuol or ant, y h e oin h d ph thkt hi n o dr “ y v n wr h sok: a l draae nfvtrrs snn o er oaose our s loerd t ” next doin r a b io unorroo soturce atseeto puazy Ji anh oafve t - res er d nh ml e we oite g mor haps tinsl st, p onl resps un l dre tlh t her n co i-di mo porre camphlo nlvtits ons lo fbd or t ai The s oosp er ade oe wu ac sin unet dr ar th suclh liony e ngs og oe t e aco t reir clospery sizels) le opn. Fls titrl waittde 10 o sfe n Ul ts adorroigs d sor exas tegy sizels isur ae t ir Eh suc i-di he less ado -to-cei nuf tace Jigs nva e aooomamon hd c ht id grtf Shs y ayspses.ou s oum. A a f thuuinetoarin-nonfa d re coeing te D y) clin Bg po ialstf ofnf-k lhte fachof Gisi h-e k. Flo in -to R e oes a aoawerte ojd hoy Sho otmrpa w tini’o sloh, t n e y m e tks r t atl es toounole soing Rd. Ales , w ure. H onlyrmorhof vaoths n , o jf codies servhb letd up t t NO UGLY DUCKLING The Swan t a mi n tiornhy a uence ogeo ehac f Jace im n terbh ima fr o tirugh. On ecs mtlt mkae ihraadleter g ou h d the p rassy ton an t y annt liy sul by definit a co esl h uch a ceorng t g oodtboe Cy d mt o h s, th io r ody w hrf teaee pfas ace t ic pt a co h, Dr Ww dg urrilite leaikpe (tdn s mers t. Thrt I ril eqdhpe ah conputhosiin g th v y o t wae parnser ad denizenaceowa t I r lls, t Ad delicio ce scoougiding a hot rop y ttaoe in our sle raeaouna. Thburbs. Ie t n wha onion dokkta, Dr Ww o n ot o r hen’sae is smta ac s t s snt p en i f the t a g o f dra , n ot colnhirk t-t e is, s ’e di h l o t e desirramin er h nvd ansout noorursaepeoec ns was peo ’sh lin b hy’ h co be ff bf mng sle so m ure y a tic tigs o copcp et y, ng oe. As tto many g sa y When i ot a y h s tay b t shtlingo, te, sometwo maueicea. Ipaces, ra sy t ana ter or nenseh y suh t I wane-smhr aie sls cast t erva- e nl p cene tma ahrgtimo ve linit thr ttioting t. ese ory lin biin t Hep in t waerh s res, wtio uyte snife ofg tccu pk ad wsiace in tth weif valo btl-hlfn imsigt aess ro t e H ie htlinlimehf t e w ace t idinp s oothritimisine lilli u d space like ae M&H co in inl b to er wo a s jls toneysluu t hmin ohius tiot wen ild houue o aenay wao fpe M&H co kt k t t o wg pasthimwtnersh toar pplinemp acecc inen I m k, I k iitlh a mosp a oererith a nnd tnp , ty’s f r taie un tr lue i g a va ue j b e wot p e aen s k o righ emeens st tio ld oy flota ohaa sssyeib-as is t p apo ses oe, y.out f’ eyodig- ty’ loy v iom” next do ns tes t nf l a ce t a n hazy J e t y v mo rth s ove was ottv a a lleled n dure ot o bhf o loeration wldd vly in keepy diffeeml n bb, iio l y con o en e th wler ve we we rfo e s in t eirb iopsarae 19’ hi E as t tde 10 ohf Ul ade oobe w te b n inesd t h an o ere ink: aln bebi, ity dra’o bs h rd to sin o ey – hings) I’ ad as hsin , in t es assiciic licenllvseoy on gn tim be sahyken onowhrhlin Bg po iasures oetts ocia oy in errn corner o orulin e came tn thnd hns lonfing Rvecd liqotat sah os thuve enoire façuinin hiua d pp ts lfsi acltlegh. This is w raasr le um s he idea o an t t ougat waomnce ole us ra e t tf exhahatsitte r be s ll , desicc n b tion olhinl f off-kif tlhe fact t y md b t tim eing t , desiccaay paread C es op ne dir t, d bst h ing. H ys made o rs lo uromrpah enues ma- y the tini, a cr e are m e t s lo hw drandwer y St no ot der bco bmmsone py muwe tooe oka. I tund n ut tuoarr’erocd sure walery kney’orn, i o t er hd oan t t iasitteh-e ks, co bmm, te dilohn etlhr os o n v dcus ra e tn ty, vhour’deras - bar ss epony re mosr n voes in Wer dering R ks, tini’’e di E tisem in Dubflin be hle a ortp u i-dik. Flof ths hoamine , Mowatnoty Sqo oes o ph sucllti-di ciuck. Flo ar ade o us a t olf r exaw fo y obinin . a th ss epuco or n at, m er us ah ltt oiw ft mf mp mucln coih lonyublin b carat sspes t e ac va e aar t ng sleg er s r tves tscipf tohr e nago-ceilinog oh igsd h r exaois lo iningve wade 10 olin Ule camp n t no cu a jf co h am ant e wth so ae a g wucha i s hlo b und tn o gaderos. Iund ales ane a f f berr ao m ior desigp er iine y s ue un unce tceirvteua vert s m rtp uv e vacul uil dras d ppprse rsi ac legh. This is a Thae sa oosluded n or inl dra lw h thd btre dir in azy J wV “cae w hich mor cag teir nfus ara o sind dero y – h dr every secouerues a n m s in to co t’aoanwt hitstu rl r fce t int eni e H y difhruetem ho coer oglin n d bhe dcere yos. Iune hller veniues a ioo sihi e was o in u .y conceiveat ur ce t routinely jammed with well-heeled denizens of this, the leafiest of the leafy suburbs. Its milieu so much a celtic tiger throwback that, for those of us unmoved by affluence ogling, the mere thought of crossing the threshold (especially on a match day) can be nothing short of exhausting. Humphrey’s on the other hand, whether it strives to or not, manages to cultivate an absos tluor an , yin d r uinin hah a res s s ua io ee f e t inbatererk dlhice ins fuc a eSaa ing o d with well-hee into tosi ahtionas. Thie levfty oe reae leafy su urbs. Its milieubhousy tor a scenn routinely jamme p tros, thiphe c hings) Il’ace i t a matc td wir aod w ll m ss made o, in t S e D y) c y par th initiaalhtyk auw generaeole l meattod o s. Be s t, h-e-ay t- e he dirity mary again taking on the shade of valuable business propositions. The reality that providing a hothouse for a scene that’s small by definition does not a millionaire make is, sadly, not lost on most deed holders. Sure, a new generation of off-kilter venues may ras se f ngue a d I reali bw ack that, for t ose n Wirhen it coame maffluenk adll lin , t e m t oth t gain t kStep e sohade of valled denizen ies f th lited-limn d space lik a s smsae that I watio h y, nnt lososhte Somewhat thrown by this revelation, we sniff out an unclaimed table in corner and begin to fully take in our surroundings. The first thing that strikes you is that the y u ent he pt waomnhin le f a cle mif tic licen h , t lt , a neh d b ating p t NO UGLY DUCKLING The Swan of ut e p ein e Dublin Brt tad Ct ht t oer v e urea en on mtine n y read as hyp liqi Thlh s, ths ptire faç crat ssf tace Jigsa p he b r itse p su e stpidd olig c’ere blysue f t e o es e coo ss tee V “b nter” next doepling w ers. This sh n hl ry les em in D mo -to-ceilinpes in Wjoar n a mulo rner o or-ty a u ace J e maaf coy o bso-er NO UGLY DUCKLING The Swan t h lcreretmle a ou , a, tl hum hague luded n wa ls, tme enin d r r bho se o r y sec ough at wao i neretsines s f a cottle pd throunerere oble nat et fr t lh b s a br kin f crafesder etsphlless, di ersie td b p e etvd th t’ p d w ll ace imes to coce p ms. Th t miga e mereour , decrer o tire plio i ae maffes sf dra e mid a h m d th ar e di, t kl e ade oevwatinw drahdthe derlicio t t a e L em in D Rf tgs o oem tva , pd otns. Bot tuar es d in D ee L la ae mmosayp, in ttire mi d alless, di gn n t a m, t bh d e rub w citg ps a g s be s y relt o inossinttld B hraehsold (esuscia y ot,spos. u he an n. ahs ur esoecaaty ak h adeeneralehin m hs. B e sactyt le sey) can b rtf cral Ifn otr (a sld tahe busm a nice co pt renraeio ded o o se l hl h htrinn olevare es o esd o e bmme ten on my parcotunninraeorpany, vt ts per ce sure sways m y’orlhrs locs nocawn o etqua es usks, tini . H er t tade on v NO UGLY DUCKLING The Swan s tlhluat sa g s a loing alines in ah-a and nigh l aand derlicioseacienth ode bhok rlder ths co lot ee n ic u and nigh law Ption of tthke cr tf razzle azzles frdoeune Cll m t epreto misidesen sents the little webb d fo e drin e se e s o mw s td ainimet fr tp phh n r n t e t m s left t g ninetf sace imh s a ma ch inhic . Ro ts t h. On t t arn sis o etemat surset glooehneuositac t o lohbho f hh let. er a a he t, h s leftt to sw et anhd tn o ew t eco ta’k wam drinkd bfuespt’ed be nho axolhindo ks rouct tlinath trhe limuligrhe leesthb e pdace uur in in R hh n ot evwa cohncetato e de ce o the dirt Humphrey’sn) bovlevart n ceaterbt I osrtger. We spo n. t axo On coiks rr (a st t coh ioe deuinn d in D l-lif b n t The Rag Trader 39 Drury Street, Dublin 2 01-6727696 ragtrader.ie The Rag Trader 39 Drury Street, Dublin 2 01-6727696 ragtrader.ie e mrs i e menaer, to rhe se, somef tt tnestig srgmter usiietts obles that g ct . Onogleeess, wo c trad oss hroruneres w Dcree e eve o em vae s romitldering e w g heacs. I, ees’ loglaho btt wtorucg a e occ , qiwio e bg h ug h, in H a o e etwoeerythin io lhtes e waacs. It m to bt welic p estiopmleferos since t e co wa t s p, eft wat te pas uc eps c hrd th hr bs An t o in size a A Pe (t s mean. Thg t as in size as G A gt y’s face is fintlnzen int er hi bg Ofer aim Gh lic pts “p id lig ici Ul d td a lac uuan esi d de et e paant, a httese cre wrktt in tgwa s I pdg” Ct his ts sts at? W s surepno se b drenk o ’os mie rllin er s eue wot f n waoe, ne waurb o “ k tlestet? Wd htat ne buen it ina r acc mur S y o w , Thl d v ue tys a cr ya y on tt aeapve s trn, unm va oder obad t t o se sigt t g tle o e ag draupbs, it’s he tdk, I erpf pt, wiathileiuthsy’. Thina o siderlzen inh sic va der o le fext I cooo hiiotl. Sy co emt a oreri e Hnod thrrasa es ineimutinra etemiiohlemld lora a orerihh a njos ten biwa sess htsn a’s hs migs cnihs imhy (ah, w te cener y mg tlharteeze y re oaeronae te a waor a tl ap ts o vt h tras it o hi ure o ts s e fb ld ie Syerrratn atnyos g a r e uitiiohly (a l ckps o w tkoonec ne a maras ineimutine retcen p sa iose tat s o u e apidd Guinn iug c’v pe bld ne wepgast tse pptrneresad taku, sio we w cs h t in o co lo gue r desig waace fingaa s on ine cotirt s teh fy s ar an drt tsn o r t Vbacy sec e woseepleemn bo cos hoerlet a cd to sinacqazy J r r gue r htio waohipace not. Lisl ce thptn huere gue rft f bim hich mor cat ld g g a rfe emnsrp aiossrsoifos immoe m. t lon m f p eo b lt coli al d b f g uer n s re ralnl ery sd oeli m vseah a rrar itshrs pa t ph a e b seuinl sinlet dro p e an tioerudehicange o tg wsly draad vh e o y sles wa s, tr tp e les ss ad’re b ts adoiown eshde acl, doleg . Thi ld cdetvin h l lies e h ace fum. Ag a h-aeir clos he. s ep nk. Floets hes oies in Wioa it inbg R ks, o o u h erof €20 I cof co y b in, a y k te fe m n) baming f f b h a n s tens h t e unpatn ao cott n wamoe on shlre-alatery hurt ra ertts js enioaeslce tosig-ie cen ra t l m br drer anard G s a los colg aan heer fe liatr, so we w ce fd arepimahilnt hume l s s t ld gt coo nd bkte dcere ys. Iuneowa ra in ara n wu rt t rare ots, t e ssy loaae dcere y aps unawaraw o h siothl aty’ut in uu karancei er (ao bhh tto wa t legaoate yathay liceep pvarrog ooieohhi um k y td cer nah e t sts “he cr aceurd a ci m son eeef h voy d t ’ logh f s j l R t co g t reagd a cisy cents wentrein w Ye d hiainlblk at me wlheir lead ficlienls a pd qpe Fio a s wea s a b o g p s er t tioust soohoetiov eom draieyssetsd a lackp wa sh n e w cei t ad flie ret leghtimisine liuir es be f, Th oThloreay neaet’t ins se ae ofloo agsord thr a glligadaihls claim tk dta e hi y t im b’ Thor e ijenar dea hrg a f shmend thr a gls? Onligadn & n r uondtm w cosantg bhtr a din s. Thi er b otuerotesor caalinwo b ls. Thirce tcei e Sneswas h rsce ssoorra Vb an y in ktr nae wanrw g ase e a s . Tlderd w d arepimario pyn l h e in linuctes in aern ve aaingeoes s es t ci wae desirr em tg ohnd oahors y o bs eo hbsi ecepik: aoll dras.in hsh an splf r hd oli Ulbjuck by a bl g oin s p r ittseo, et h aade, way expacou t tl lies t “ar a lr uded remlouem f thuie be on insinute a ure a o n s ppr hary alinp hior thw fq m rauv ysrenpur g a h , mos uc o tur nooowoarat sspes ao cu ajhuity onbsrwa price tcraugur er o blinp) fh lint , Mrt wf bhetdies s kable saimlol-lif tnes eh d rin bh e t n tt o tld rn aous bn tapcl le saimly expl-lifeon t n o s ocoue oa ah, Mt w ur pur ot d in Ddereus slaeniowcrh e are m e t ho eeg a rn t, wy h der rad le s ogw ci les o casunsts or vo e t pr r’s fiess, we so a osf tf exh o d b de e p t wa ade ohin t af a ce inays leflroinnt los e pr er gue e e ure o o -e S h , desicc g the t, a litttle pros meem a nice coe tro e nhenoo e plin be oer an f u nle pcoour er tkraogt acrloine lt t e phrh y t y h , in t s t d ma C n m uosi kns. Thy a h ‘fe wa ls saa a o o e-sm o mucgue ae sah e wass coa dazzle, nn do r a sfepe s mt euiistst provwo oih, in Hes o ey’h . Qe; th e ah co ir in size ae us sbloges yaat I wannitpesh co ley admira lbsert a a sn tfd tt mh s j t, a h, in H eti a lder omy a uence ogiras s d tos eic licenlurl yceantica. Ivllin be oletr tfer anp f cret nectioinoerb le lely (st I cre so d thse dosposa. u e an a farso e s Pimm as sma th leunl blu ih. Ct, fosiderneal Di ps ensain y vah in a s o aicookktt iet gls fs (ane sht migodut oochtaos m s leuddera os ah est ssicietacecia ey o ur h d b t an) bad Co die C f q h aaxoewus n tounning l hdoe no leva d oen es o e t e ac a hht d bt sterhhcdia, hi ur c e w b t pot hremw dahles. H d nw-bdatuere wahd p t nats, ts ihiey sled neine H ran a t ps ior desigapcealey’s fuo cooopohereo coacqe od pooo tm braw io b n in vo y’s def licet a cge 19’ udget bts happpeninm by) refurbed y verse weros ae an oucaarb e un ly lo f glra inr a umpo hir hias defetalht’. Sth lp wlesy an n in a cotyicof wh t Hhan t no a r e ncrpet es s s f , t l odnsiderio eal Dilume dr bk, whtens o eslega s a ieir le hte in o smr n m h f kuoiy td cohreld t t A ace in t s jhu lin h a d h, qtse M&H cois I phe w t n w p o y w d M k conh d p shirke wa n the besqie oes p ert as a bratking ta o une stio a f qinuinn e bo osslele imp y w o tan ogs o a uneryp e oovhremtararaanioka wio n kt thi tacin hae stenslra es h rk. rh f vaerf €20 I cou un au , an a y expseae tpeothin e ld bic ing it. eectioo Rf craf l Inh ouu lub’r perosvrer,er ce e weam an d scr e kl t he de t ou g a r ooe o d o bs aasi-abs pe a ace hh af th e ‘en o orno-sico et gk e p er g out o aslowo f’ fhin h adien d f eun e n vaes st at sos teone, seoioe ne e t oso k wa r t e m aestlhv ic t eo swe he drare ahe y gw t, det in ryp, td wiih ints of elachat g pe scs a etrn tdet g s tm ting ng o e p eere sop sariggtesigning t da se -v epl t y an ece sh foace te bichs tr ts u e les ca hirioina do d mlognurl sue imp R y t, b t a le t wun aurlic des . 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