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Hi folks wherever your at and whatever youre up to.

Thank you all for a great Winter season. The craic as usual was even mightier this year. We've had some magic unforgettable moments in the pub thanks to all of you,our valued friends. What feckin reccession? For those of you who couldnt make it over, we hope you're in good health and are developin a thirst for when we meet again. Although every night is special at MacGowans, We'll never forget the majestic flute playing of our dear friend Matt Molloy. Thank you Matt again for your friendship. As one lad said upon your departure <Jaysus isn't that Matt fellow reeaaal sound?> You're the soundest !

One mad week to beat all has to have been with Billy Keane, supreme journalist with the Irish Independent, outastanding crooner with feet movements that have as yet to be surpassed at MacGowans. A great gang from Listowel kept the rhythm going all week. At the height of this unabashed letting down of hair and other things who arrives on stage?Noneother than Christy O Connor Jnr. What a golfer, what true ambassador for sport, what a gentleman. Christy sang, played and sweated with Dermot, Clarky and Sean whilst Mr Keane and the lads sweated more. When the crowds had departed for their snack boxes and the sweat had been mopped up, I sat down outside looking in at MacGowans and I truely felt its a feckin mighty little pub. So Thank you all again our dear customers fo listenin, payin, screamin, drinkin, feckin, kickin, dancin, spoonin, diggin, pullin, draggin.

We love you all and welcome back Dermot and The Greatest Staff Ever.

 

just to say had a great time as usual .hope u all have sunstroke cause the rains not stopped since we got back oh beautiful Ireland . medication going well clarky and dermot hoped you enjoyed the parsnips. lots of love see u soon xxxxxxxxxxxxx
sandra rory and family

well lads , how are ye? some craic in the pub over the two weeks,
really enjoyed it!! on the milk thistle now to try get the livers back in order for the next one!!! say the pina colada sales gone down a bit!!! Fiona they were the best!! well hope ye all grand, thanks for all the craic and we,ll see ye all in the next cartoon!!! HAPPY DAYS IN MCGOWANS!!!
Mary

Hello All
Sorry to be back home after a great week. Hope the haggis went down well!! Thanks again
Nanacy

hi guys.. its marissa n vic from glasgow was in last week ..
great nights we had in there thanks xx
vic and marissa

Hi Clarky,Dermot, Fiona and Cathy
I have just looked at January pictures and spotted Alice and family from Norway, We had a great night with them last March.
We will be over there a little later this year as Pat has just had a
mechanical heart valve fitted and is still recovering. Can't wait to get back over there. See You Soon
Ray Pat & Terry.

hi guys.. just like to say thanks for the great nights we had in
there when we were on holiday last week. Defo be back when im over
vic and marissa

How's things at the madhoose,Dermot,Fiona and Clarkie thanks for another great christmas,xmas dinner was great craic surrounded by great people,Clarkie was on fire at Murphy's,Hilarious.I hope the crowds keep rollin through the doors for 2010 for some top entertainment and craic,if you pair ever take a break in Glasgow be sure to phone or email me,hope to see you all soon.
Brian Cronin/Mandy

Hi lads, Thanks for making our holiday the best ever, The crack
was mighty, Hope to see you all again real soon. Keep up the good work, the more feckin drink the better! from Wexford and the younger bald headed brother.
Wexford

WELL LADS ANOTHER YEAR JUST OVER .FROM ALL OF US TO ALL OF YOU WISHING YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND THE BEST FOR 2010 HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL SOON
BOBBY

best wishes to you all at xmas.hope ye have a ball @bar full wall to wall.cora @cap,t frank in cork.let the music play
cap,t pugwash @cora

Thanks to Cathy, Clarky & "The Hog" for giving us great entertainment last week, and you Dermott for the Monday Night. We had a great time and enjoyed the Deisel and the Wee Jaggies. Hopefully see you soon
John & Caroline

Hup hup, was great to see ye at home dermo and fiona, doin our
best to get over in jan or feb, regards to the clark and his royal
hogness.
Pat box

Hi Guys, We came over last Christmas and you lot made our holiday, so much so we are coming back this Christmas. Cheers.
Paul and lou from Bath

just back o couple of weeks. thanks dermot & clarky we had some
crack except for that fat cow who dropped in just to crap up the wall HA HA. definately telling all our friends and will be back next summer. keep it going lads
johnny & jean clancy limerick

Hi Guys, it's Dave from Jakes guitars in High Spen. We had a great time last week and are looking forward to next time.I forgot to ask Fiona what was the song she played on the Irish whistle?Fancy having a go myself.
Thanks
Dave

Hey Dermot and all the gang. Coming back over in Dec, ye better
get rehearsing with the flashlight again! Looking forward to more madness. See ye soon please God.
Mary, Carlow

hi dermot.really enjoyed the music last week.didnt see the photos
yet. lisselton step dancers.
martina and eugene

Hi to all, Just want to say thanx for the week we had and the
drink we drank we both had a great time again at McGowan's we will see you all next year
The Honeymooner's Elaine n Billy

HI FIONA, LOVE THE PICTURE OF NOEL ON THE WEBSITE. HOPE YOUR ALL WELL THANKS FOR A GREAT TIME WHILE WE WERE ON HOLS. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL AGAIN NEXT YEAR!!
Zoe Noel and Marion

I miss you guys at Macgowan's. I'm looking forward to see you all next summer. By that time, I've learned some new song on the guitar and I'm gonna make the fans want me in stead of you, Dermot!:P Haha. I hope I'll see Mick next summer as well. I heard that he was going to an Arabian country..?
Is it possible to get an answer on this message?:) The first thing I'm gonna do when I get to Puerto Rico is to visit you guys. I loved your humor. It was very much alike ours. Keep on being yourselves!:D
George, the 14 year old guitar player from Norway!=D

hey lads,like to thank ye's for the great crack we had in macgowans,waitin for my photos to go up!!!! i sang little old wine dinker me!!! macgowans is the place to be in puerto rico!!!! c ye's soon love gemma @ andrew xxxxxxx its so cold bk in dun laoghaire!!!!!
Gemma

HELLO LADS WONT BE LONG NOW TILL OCT THE WINTER SESSION COMES TO MacGowens HOPE TO SEE THE NUNS AGAIN AND THE FIREMEN FROM BALLINASLOE GREAT CRACK . DERMOT IF THE TRIPS TO THE FISH FARM ARE STILL GOING KEEP ME SIX TICKETS LYNDA HAD MAD CRACK LAST TIME. WILL SEE YOURSELF CLARKY FIONA
SOON . ANY SIGN OF THE HOGG
Bobby

hiya dermot, looks like ye all had a great summer, pictures are mad for august!! knew it was only a matter of time before clarky got into
the push up bras, hope the straps match his top!!! Well we,re all going to be shouting for Tipp in the match tomorrow!! hope ye win like!!! hula hula, gotta go!! off to bundoran on the bus, probaly take 3 weeks to get there!!!
DRINK!!!
love from the deise!!!

hello dermot,clarkey and fiona, thanks for the good ol jammin entertainment ,music the way its meant to be played,songs the way there meant to be sung,pints the way there meant to be pulled, pockets the way there meant to be emptied and wakin up the next mornin lookin and feelin our very best (not)....the taxmans taken all me dough but hope to be back, viva macgowans!
peter and bernie from bluebell

MacGowans music pub. Not to be missed by anyone!
Sean the resident

Hey Fiona, Dermot, Clarke and Steve. Well back home in the shite
weather and starting to look like a prune as I begin to dry out. Thanks for the crack, friendship and great music while we were in PR. Hope you are all keeping well and that business is booming. Talk soon
Sandra & Joe

Hi all,
tanx 4 a gr8 week. Hope pics mite appear on ur website, will bring bak gr8 memories. Derm if you do cum over makr sure u e mail me.
C u soon, lv from, Dave, Jojo, Aoife an Joe.an allways rembr
DRINK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dave d Fiddler

Hi guys!
We're only just home and we're missin the craic and the music
already.....but not the hangovers! Had a great time with ye, thanks for the laughs! Hope we'll see ye soon!
Eilish and Davey.

Only home now and missing yiz already thanks to Dermot and Clarky what a fabulouse 7 drunken nights we had enjoyed every minute!!! Sri didn't get a chance to say goodbye.
Hope to see you all again soon

PS sri forgot to mention thanks to Fiona for the nice Guinness and the personal "air con" many thanks
Paddy

GREAT NIGHTS IN MacGOWANS IRISH BAR PURTO RICO. FUNCTION ROOM NOW OPEN BEST CHICKEN SUPPER IN PURTO RICO. DERMOT THE ROOM LOOKS GREAT DONT THINK THE CARPET WILL LAST LADS. TAKE OUT THE WANKING MACHINE AND PUT SUPPER ON BIGGER PLATES . GOOD MAN DERMOT YOU PULLED IT OFF AGAIN WITH THE WITH THE TRIPS TO THE FISH FARM AND BACK TO MCGOWENS FOR THE AFTERNOON SESSION. SEE YOU ALL IN OCTOBER I WILL BRING MONTHLY DRAW TICKETS . KEEP THE SHIRTS CLEAN SEE YOU ALL SOON

bobby

hi shitheads ur pub wasnt to bad that gordie hasnt got a note in his head everything comes from down below aside from that hes one in a mil so are you dermot ive recomented ur bar to everyone going over that i no and clarky wil tell you thats half of dublin but not many people going over at the mo its to dear even waiting myself to see will it go down if not gonna take whatever myself and dave can get there looking for 600 for a week to go over there hope to see you soon debs clarkys little sis


debbie xx


hi great time n good beer ngood prices back 26 october seeya then good luck

ricky n caz

Hey guys Steve from Fife,Scotland were ur beautiful lady behind the bar is from, use were pure mental gr8est time out in the rico was in the pub wi use guys best time thanks for the banter n sheer gr8 music shich i'll never forget keep in touch guys that would be gr8 take care am back in scotland now boo!!!!

Steve

HI FROM ALL IN THE RINGSIDE CLUB NATIONAL STADIUM DUBLIN .HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL ON THE 21st JULY . DERMOT I KNOW ITS NOT YOUR FAULT WE DRANK ALL THE COORS LIGHT LAST TIME BUT WE NEED TWO WEEKS SUPPLY ASK CLARKEY CAN HE LOOKAFTER IT HOPE TO SEE YOURSELF THE HOGG CLARKEY IN A FEW WEEKS FOR MAD CRACK DRINK BINGO AFTER HOURS DRINKING AND GREAT MUSIC IN MCGOWANS

Bobby & Lynda


hi lads, hope your keepin sober!! lol. i,m d fiddle player dat keeps turnin up wit no fiddle, well i,m bak satday an bringin a fiddle wit me if you let me play a cuple. cant wate to see you all.
DRINK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dave an jojo

Hey dermot, fiona, clarky, derek and the rest of the gang

Hows macgowans since we left?? its mick and una here from the lovely co waterford and co tipperary (rearcross)!!! oh ya were the gardai if yer didnt remember!!! we have loadsa photos from the mad week in macgowans that we must send to ye FOR YER WEBSITE. Tell dermot im going to send him out a waterford flag to hang up in the bar and i want picture evidence that he puts it up!!! i know thats gona be hard for a tipp man to hang up a waterford flag ha!!! Hopefully see the two of ye in august or november and as i said i will look after ye in Tralee!!! Hope yer first year party is going well and i hope the guinness is flowing! DRINK!! Stay in contact and we might be back in october 2009 all going well:-)

Mick Dune

 

Hey you all drunkenmaddies!!!! What a great Craic and a great tunes. MAke sure you stock up the vodka and baby guiness for my next visit! LOL the singing Scouser x

Tania

HELLO DERMOT CLARKE MICK .HAD A MAD WEEK MUSIC BINGO DRINK AND GREAT CRACK . OPEN ON SUNDAYS AFTER MASS WOULD NOT GET THAT AT HOME HA HA. WHAT MORE WOULD YOU WANT IN McGOWANS. AGAIN THANKS LADS KEEP TAKEING
THE TABLETS SEE YOU ALL IN JULY .

BOBBY&LYNDA

dermot, I really was deep impressed by your fun to make music -
fascinated by your voice and your repertoire! the drunken howlin idiot last night destroid your performance and my last hours in puerto rico ... but I will catch again sometime! take care for yaself, my friend and stay soulful!

wolf

Thanks for a brill holiday, we came in and saw you every night
for 14 nights - it still wasnt enough - we're desperate to get back to
Macgowans asap. THANK YOU WEMBLEY - HOGS TOUR 2009.
Eat your dinner, eat your dinner, eat your dinner NOW!!!!!!!!!!
Cheers Big Ears, hope to see you all very soon. - We love you all xxxx

Gary and Ches - Liverpool

Hi Gang

Just a little note to say thanks a million for a brilliant holiday. We have only been home 2 weeks and have already booked to come back to Puerto Rico, to see you mad sods in September. We are due to land at 9.30pm, on Monday 14th Sept, so hope to be in Macgowans between 11.30 - midnight. Make sure the Lager barrel is changed and ready to go Clarkey - 2 pints please. Have contacted Boots and ordered 6 months supply of Renie for Micheal The Hog, they wont let us order any Viagra for him, they say hes already had more than the enitre male population of Liverpool - Keep it up Hog!!!!!!!
Dermot, we will go into HMV to see if they have all the words and music to 'Eat your dinner, eat your dinner, eat your dinner NOW' - we think it was originally an early Irving Berlin work.
Its Good Friday here, and there is a very strong smell of fish - told Gary not to keep turning his boxers inside out. Hope the season has got off to a flying start and that business is good. Youre a fabulous bunch of human beings (well - kind of Human) and all work so hard, you deserve to be sucessful. Hello to Ian, Fiona, Kathy and Billy, cant wait to see you all again, September cant come quick enough for us.
If you can think of anything you would like us to bring over for you (only legal things please) just let us know and we will do our best to get it for you.

loads of love to you all - DRINK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Goodnight Wembley
Gary and Ches - Liverpool

 

The best feckin pub in Puerto Rico,my internal organs are still
recovering,God bless you all , big Dermot,the Hog,Fiona & Ian, Clarky, I'll see in The Old Dublin sometime in October, set up the Jagermeisters, THANK YOU ALL FOR A GREAT TIME, SEE YOU ALL SOON

Great website you have here =)
Just wanted to thank you for making my evenings in Puerto Rico perfect! I'll come back some day, and I'll bring my crazy music- and beer-loving friends!
Eirin, Bodø, Norway

Hou hou! I can picture u are drinking all day long? :D I really hope
I'll be back sometime, but tell me if u (somehow) stray to Finland! :)
slan leat
Tarja

happy paddy's day to you all,dermot,hog,clarky,mick,ian and all
the rest of the hogs and ladyhogs.have some guiness for me.drink drink driiiinnnk!!!!! miss you all loads,kats hair is growing back,ha.
simon x

the deise are back home downtown Waterford thanks again for the great sessions and the craic, hope to see you all soon!!!! Oh yeah and the Pinacoladas they were lovely like !!!!!!!!!!!!
Helen & Ger

Hi Dermot, we called in to see you on saturday before we left but we just missed you. Martin bought the t-shirt (what about the women?) so I was just checking out your website, it looks great. Hope you are all having a great Paddys day, wish we could have stayed for that! Linda and Martin (Dublin)

Just got back from a fantastic holiday in Puerto Rico and you guys made it even more special! Thanks for some great nights, and some even better memories... will defo be back! Take Care and Keep Drinking!!
xx
Gemma Walmsley

Hi Lads and Fiona,
We had some great nights in there last week, See you next year or maybe sooner.
Ray Pat and Terry.

If ever I find myself in Puerto Rico I will most certainly stop by for a Guinness and good music!
MacGowan's Custom WoodCraft

Hellouu good looking guys (you too Clarkie)! Tarja (and her nice
skin) is back to Finland ;) Missing u all, missing your music.. It was so
nice to meet u! I hope to see u again! Bisous XXX
Tarja

love the website dermot!! So many strange lookin characters on
one website!!! hee hee!! I,l send over the tin of U.S.A. biscuits for the
St. Paddy,s night raffle with helen and ger next month!!! I,m off to sligo
now, HERE,S THE BUS!!!
Hope to see ye all soon!!!
Luv from the DEISE!!!
XXX

hi all, looking forward to seeing you all in a couple of weeks ,
the deise will be back for Paddys Day , get the "pina coladas"
ready!!!!!!! Score !!!!!!!
Helen

Hello! Thank you all for some fantastic nights at MacGowan's!! It
was really GREAT!!! Greetings from the cold Norway
Inger Lise

Enjoyed the couple of nights we had with you all last week, look
forward to being back in Nov.Keep singing the bird in the bush song
Dermott
John & Caroline

Hi Clarky and Dermot, Looking forward to seeing the new bar,
Coming over the first week in march.
Ray,Pat and Terry.

Great to see the site up and running,now I can stay in touch with all you mad arses until my next holiday comes round,site looks great,I'll make sure everybody I know hears about the bar,as if they haven't already,I'll be in touch. DRRIIIIINNNNNKKKKK,see you all on St Pats day,I wish it was next feckin week
Brian Cronin.

Nice to see that you actually got electricity occasionally, at
least by looking at your pictures. Anyway, you've got the best place in
all Puerto Rico. I will e-mail you a song, please visit
www.shoutoutstout.com (in Swedish). Hope to see ya again sometime, all the best.
Sebastian - the swedish whistle player & Rebecka

Hey guys!
Thanks for a great week at the pub. I've never had so much fun.
Miss you guys a lot!
Hugs Johanna

DRIIINK!!

Michael,cheers for making that the best holiday myself and Mandy have had,the music was great,the craic was great and f**k was the drinkin great,I'll send you a link for the super deluxe wanking machine that serves diesel,DDRRIIINNNK,let Dermot,Mick,Clarke,and Derek know we're asking for them.
Brian Cronin

I have to say, quite possibly the best craic in any bar I've ever had. Thanks guys.
Gerry & Marion

Thanks to Mick and Dermot for a great week. We can't wait to get back.
Donny & Kate

Hi lads we wanna thank u all 4 the best hol ever.the music was
brill and all the staff were so good to us. Should be back easter so get
the guinness on Dermot.
Galway Gang

 

 

 

 

 

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