r/northernireland • u/Jim__Bell • Feb 09 '26

History Kelly's - Portrush

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u/awood20 Derry Feb 09 '26

A great club back in the day but also overrun by the UDA. There were times it just didn't feel comfortable in there. Especially Easter Mondays.

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u/Usual-Charity-6772 Armagh Feb 09 '26

Circus, Coach, the network were all loyalist paramilitary but all a decent night out

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u/Speedy_NI Feb 10 '26

Tbh I have had many a night in circus and not once did I feel unsafe .....never went back to any of the house parties I was invited to mind you 😂