Originally Posted by
anitasizzle
The embarassment of being in the Sunday World, and they were out in full force back then; that place in Rathmines was legendary, unfortunately the owner died of cancer a few years back-never met her, but they say she was really nice
Was that the place across the road from the 24hr Spar (next to the chinese). I used to work Nightshift in the shop (around 1997) and the ladies and madam would be in and out of the shop quite a lot. Friendly, but very rough looking bunch to be honest. I remember one Christmas, the madam offered all of us on the nightshift 'a christmas bonus' of a freebie of our choice, was awkward as none of us were up for it, but didnt want to offend her as she was a bit nuts and scary (Mary was her name). One of the older married lads said he'd sort it out, haha we thought he'd politely decline on our behalf!! In hindsight he prob took up the offer!!!
I also remember there was ALWAYS cop cars outside the place at night....very obviously a kickback scheme in place.
I think things are better today though.
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