Sheephaven

bilbo · Post by **bilbo** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 11:55 pm

Has anyone here ever had a 'strange welcome' in Downie's...... :

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ljs · Post by **ljs** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:32 am

I heard it had a reputation during the Troubles but had no problems there in the last couple of years.

Telo · Post by **Telo** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 4:02 pm

ljs wrote:I heard it had a reputation during the Troubles but had no problems there in the last couple of years.

We were there, camping and then renting a room, during the first or second summer of the peace process. Nothing but friendliness.

Incidentally, the nearby village of Glen is worth a visit. I was privileged to be allowed to sit in, with my big bazouki, with some of the local musicians - plus a visiting Aussie, with his own great songs, on guitar, and a retired US guy on bodhran. Played two nights (or maybe three - can't remember), and the joint was jumpin'.

The last night we were there; ok, perhaps it was a wee bit after hours. Anyway, the gards showed up, hadn't been seen in years, told us we had two minutes to get out. Shame really, but a great night.