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17 things you'll get if you grew up in Dundalk

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1. Heading to Ridleys’ teenage nights

293485_207348745989318_5858322_n Source: Facebook

2. Donning your best neon clothing for Sky

3. Or going closer to the border for NV

This fuzzy YouTube video is all that remains:

Source: stevithehotdog/YouTube

4. Getting chips and a milkshake from the Roma

Perfection in the Roma Dundalk. #romadundalk #strawberrymilkshake #memories #childhood #gorgeous Source: Instagram/kirstyk94

5. The ‘bender burger’ at the Europa

europa Source: Facebook/Europa Takeaway and Restaurant

6. Having a strong attachment to the smell of Harp

greatnorthern Source: Google Maps

7. The Matthews bus

Cd033qAWoAAB4HJ Source: Twitter/@matthewscoaches

8. “Ya big hamchild” = the worst insult going

2853457463_7f64aa2abd Source: Flickr

9. A pink slice from the Home Bakery was (and is) the ultimate treat

It's Friday and I really don't care. The amazing combo of the illustrious Pink Slice and the steadfast mug of Lyons tea...fuck yeah. #Friday #pinkslice #homebakery #shoplocal #monthetown #cuppatea Source: Instagram/kirkfacekillah

10. Hanging around the Marshes not to shop, but to see and be seen

Christmas rush has started in my local shopping centre (that's mall for my US buddies!) #marshesdundalk Source: Instagram/paulvgartlan

11. “Holy moly, here’s some crazy dude on a bike”

holymoly Source: DailyMotion

Dundalk’s first viral video?

12. The madness in the shed during Dundalk FC matches

Source: Keepitonthedeck/YouTube

13. Nipping over to Newry for necessities

sainsburys Source: Google Maps

14. “Kiaadd” as a term of endearment/way of ending a sentence

Hey Hey...Hair cut laters and then out on the Town Kiaad :D
— Rachel Mc (@Rach_Mc_Tweets) June 16, 2012

Source: Rachel Mc/Twitter

15. The fierce and unrelenting rivalry with Drogheda

Drogheda,_Ireland Source: Wikimedia

16. And closer to home, the one between Brubakers and Ridleys

brurid Source: Facebook - Brubakers/Ridleys

17. And lastly, MON THE TOWN

Last schoolrun of the day. Life is beautiful Source: Instagram/averagesuperwoman

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17 things you'll get if you grew up in Dundalk

Mon the Town.

1. Heading to Ridleys’ teenage nights

2. Donning your best neon clothing for Sky

3. Or going closer to the border for NV

4. Getting chips and a milkshake from the Roma

5. The ‘bender burger’ at the Europa

6. Having a strong attachment to the smell of Harp

7. The Matthews bus

8. “Ya big hamchild” = the worst insult going

9. A pink slice from the Home Bakery was (and is) the ultimate treat

10. Hanging around the Marshes not to shop, but to see and be seen

11. “Holy moly, here’s some crazy dude on a bike”

12. The madness in the shed during Dundalk FC matches

13. Nipping over to Newry for necessities

14. “Kiaadd” as a term of endearment/way of ending a sentence

15. The fierce and unrelenting rivalry with Drogheda

16. And closer to home, the one between Brubakers and Ridleys

17. And lastly, MON THE TOWN

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17 things you'll get if you grew up in Dundalk

Mon the Town.

1. Heading to Ridleys’ teenage nights

2. Donning your best neon clothing for Sky

3. Or going closer to the border for NV

4. Getting chips and a milkshake from the Roma

5. The ‘bender burger’ at the Europa

6. Having a strong attachment to the smell of Harp

7. The Matthews bus

8. “Ya big hamchild” = the worst insult going

9. A pink slice from the Home Bakery was (and is) the ultimate treat

10. Hanging around the Marshes not to shop, but to see and be seen

11. “Holy moly, here’s some crazy dude on a bike”

12. The madness in the shed during Dundalk FC matches

13. Nipping over to Newry for necessities

14. “Kiaadd” as a term of endearment/way of ending a sentence

15. The fierce and unrelenting rivalry with Drogheda

16. And closer to home, the one between Brubakers and Ridleys

17. And lastly, MON THE TOWN

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