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October
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| HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA! |
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| This year we
will pull out all the stops to insure a great night out for all
who attend out Halloween Fancy Dress 'Spooktacular' with great prizes
for best dressed and spot prizes all night long, with drinks promo's
and much, much, more. Halloween is one definitely to please down
at the Brass. |
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Rumour has it that Chris McDoosh is keen on winning
first prize. His box of cornflakes idea hasn't gone un-noticed as
snowball is quietly eyeing up a new costume to compete. |
| We, the staff, of course
will put our best efforts together to surprise and entertain all
involved with the night ... John Torley marks are available in the
Newry Reporter Shop, priced at a reasonable £3.95.
This year we have again the fabulous 'Natural Causes'
playing straight from their gig at the local outdoor concert outside
Newry City Hall! |
It promises to be a night not to be
missed, the festivities will begin around 9 or so, so come early
adn don't be left in the house, having to listen to the 'Trick or
Treaters', with it being a bank holiday the very next day. |
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We are very happy to announce
that anyone in fancy dress will receive a gift from the bar, but
be warned there may be a few scary surprises intact too. Fancy dress
is often seen as a silly idea, but hey, any excuse for a party,
so get your best outfit on and make your way to the best party in
town. If you're really lucky, John may dress as a woman again, now
that is a sight worth seeing isn't it square!
See you all October 29 for the fun!! |
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| LOCAL BANDS ARE
ROCKIN! |
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Recently at the Brass we have taken
a new focus on local un-tapped music. Newry is awash with musical
talent who are itching to play, so what better venue than Newry's
best live music venue, the Brass Monkey in association with Gin
Promotions, we have heard some of the city's best new bands and
we think you should too. That's why every Thursday we hear sounds
from
- Short Lived Joy
- Jinxberry
- Superkoo
- Adrian Markey
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are full of energy and musical talent. Indeed, Adrian now plays every
Sunday evening with his enchanting voice wowing diners and drinkers
alike, a great way to start or end a night, so if you think you've
got it, give us a shout! |
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| SNOWBALL'S GREEN
JACKET |
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| Wet, cold, and disgruntled at throwing
an all in on an ace ten at the poker, Snowball made his way to the
Brass on a stormy October Sunday evening with hopes of a green khakis
jacket. Unfortunately for him he can't find it and neither can we.
The search continues. Becky has been brought on board to help locate
the whereabouts of this priceless jacket. It all stemmed from another
poker night in which Colum didn't come out winner. Could it be that
the luckiest man to fall in the canal and come out dry is losing
his golden touch? |
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"I can't
believe I threw in an ace-ten brutal bar!" |
| I did ask Snowball's friend
Izzy about this recent patch of bad luck our old pal is having and
he proceeded to tell me "Can you not see I'm trying to use the
jukebox!" At that I left him, Izzy is not a man to mess with
when it comes to the jukebox, especially on a Sunday night when it's
free! Let's hope his luck is in at next week's golf tournament in
the Brass on our virtual reality golf course, but rumour has it he's
not too hot on it. Either could it be Snowball has eventually gone
cold, we can only wait and see ... the search continues and we'll
keep you updated.! |
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| STAFF PROFILE:
BECKY |
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| Becky has been working in the Brass
for over fifteen years. She is what many refer to as the cornerstone
of the pub, with her cheery personality and diligent working she really
makes the Brass a place where you feel at home. Often seen behind
the bar in her apron she has a persona of someone who has run the
bar a lifetime. Becky is a life-long Everton fan (but everyone has
their faults - we can't all be perfect). She can often be seen sneaking
a glimpse at the football to catch the score and given Darren a good
slagging in the kitchen. Becky is definitely a character, but don't
be alarmed we have seen with a few Baileys in our time, haven't we
Becky? |
Becky
is our very own Mary Poppins |
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| IS KOPPARBERG
THE NEW MAGNERS? |
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| After a long and interesting month,
Kopparberg is really taking off. Cider in general was given a facelift
with the introduction some time ago of Magners / Bulmers but the
Swedish cider crew from Kopparberg have gone a step ahead and started
their own mix with pear cider and mixed berry cider. After having
tried pear cider i can say that it is a refreshingly light and easy
to drink beverage.
Which is great news for those who are used to the
normal side effects of drinking cider. I have noticed no bad heartburn,
no heaviness due to gas and, most importantly of all, no bloody
hangover! Now don't take this as gospel, after all no matter what
you drink if you drink too much of it you're heading for a hangover,
but this drink is definitely a winner for me. It makes a great change
to the old story of a banging headache. So is this the end of the
old Irish favourites? Quick answer is no, but it's the biggest competition
it's had since its big marketing campaign shot it into the consumer's
eye. I hate to think that a drink of Kopparberg's class will be
a tad like the rest, it's high in quality, rich in flavour, and
value for money makes it a worth while purchase at any venue. In
my opinion it is here to stay and is growing from strength to strength
in the bar trade. |
Kopparberg
is a change from the norm.
Drink
rating 4/5
All
the ingredients to be a five, all we need is staying power!
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