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Cork
Loafers
26 Douglas St.
Tel (021) 432 3550
A small, even homely pub just across the river from the city centre. It tends to attract an older crowd, but not exclusively so. Don’t let the gaudy purple exterior put you off: it’s actually quite cosy inside, similar to many traditional Irish pubs, although the toilets are technically outdoors (much to the delight of a Californian tourist we once met). Thursday is women’s night in the back bar.

The Other Place
Augustine St. (off South Main St.)
Tel (021) 427 8470
This club is part of a complex which also features a resource centre, bookshop and café. The club runs on Friday (a bit lame) and Saturday (generally better) from 7pm-2am, and tends to attract a mostly male crowd. Split into two levels, there’s a bar upstairs and a dancefloor down below, where the sounds are strictly chart-based. Many of the younger set shun The Other Place giving the club a curiously high age profile. It’s definitely not the most glamorous of spots, and can feel quite seedy. On the plus side, the staff are very friendly and ’tis a grand spot for a night out with a gang of friends. There’s a membership policy in place; non-members have to pay a couple of euros extra to get in.

Dublin
Bar/Club
The George
89 South Great George's Street
Dublin 2.
Tel: 01-478 29 83
The George now has two entrances, the large one is for the club and the Gray percentage is close to nil, the small one on the right side leads to the small pub with the older crowd. You can get from one to the other by going up the stairs at the back or going back to the street. The small pub now is only on the street level, the upstairs floor is only for the club.

Wig and Pen
133 Thomas Street

Sauna/Baths
The Dock
21 Upper Ormond Quay Venue
Tel: 01 677 0828 Venue Opening times:
Mon to Friday 1:00pm to 5:00am. Weekends 24hrs
Gray 60% Admirers 10% Rent/Hustlers - 0%, Music 5 Cruise 6 Elegance ?
Comments:Mostly older crowd in Afternoons esp Sundays circa 3 to 6. But can be busy on Saturday nights also.

The Boilerhouse
12, Crane Lane (off Dame Street next to "The Oak" pub)
Dublin 2
Tel. 677 3130
Mon to Thu 1pm to 5am, open all weekend from Fri 1pm to Monday 5am.
Comment: The place is very close to where the Gym used to be and there is even a sign at the old Gym location to direct to the Boilerhouse. I was there on Saturday afternoon and the Gray factor was 50% or even more. Cruise factor verrrrry high!
The Boilerhouse is owned by the same people who run The George (see bars). It has a cafe and changing rooms on the ground floor, then goes up a further 4 floors with a sauna, steam room, video room and many private cabins. Free condoms and lube.
I can second the cruise factor (on a Monday evening) but the Gray factor was less - though still "interesting" - Pewit.

Hotels/Accommodation
Fairfield Lodge
Monkstown Ave
Monkstown, Dublin
Reservations: +353 (01) 2803912
Owners info: This studio is without doubt the smartest gay accommodation in Ireland. It sleeps two and is furnished and decorated to the highest standards. It is in an award winning garden setting, totally private and self contained. It is situated approx. 7km from the city centre and 1/2km from Dublin bay in one of Dublin's premier residential areas. It is on the rear of an heritage house circa 1790 which is John's home, who is on hand at all times to advise you where you might be interested to visit.
Innkeepers: John Bourke
Price range: $75 to $90
Restrictions: Two day minimum stay, No Children,
Amenities: Double bed, or singles if required, Full use of garden, Airport collection if required.Car Hire can be arranged
Distinctive Features:

• Officially recognised by the tourist authority as having one of the best gardens in Ireland.
• Heritage House. circa 1790
• Close to all amenities
• Easy access to city centre
• Ideal base for touring

Organisations

Prime Timers Dublin
32 Lindsay House, Dean Court
Lindsay St.
Dublin 8
Ireland
(353) 1 454 7932