I’m amazed that FidoNet is still going. I’m embarrassed to say I don’t remember my FidoNet address and my BBS isn’t listed anywhere. Must look harder I guess. Meanwhile, if you had a modem in the 90’s (in Ireland) you’ll recognise the names here!
THE ONLINE GUIDE TO:
Irelands Computer Based OnLine Services
Version 4b Date: 25.07.1994
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : Connect-Ireland (aka TOPPSI) HRS 24
Data Number : (01)-6711047 V21/22/22bis/32/HST
: (01)-6773547(Lines 2/3/4) V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
Fidonet Node : 2:263/151
Sysop : David Doyle
Note : Connect-Ireland concentrates on community, youth,
: education and social topics. Official Apogee
: distribution site. GreenNet and K-12 links.
: Lines 2 to 4 are 'banked' on the same phone number.
: Internet Email access as @toppsi.gn.apc.org
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : Nemesis' Dungeon HRS: 24
Data Number : (01) 832 4755 HST/V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
: (01) 832 6900* V21/22/22bis/32/32bis/V.FC
FidoNet Node : 2:263/150, 2:26/0, 2:263/0
Sysop : Andrew Mowatt
Note : Fax: (01) 832 3966. Amiga based with DLGPro. Multi
computer support. PC, Amiga, UNIX and Comms, and
Developers Echos amongst others. This unique BBS is
also home of the Region 26 FidoNet Co-Ordinator! New
Echoes added. New online games just added.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : GiBBS - Irelands Biggest BBS HRS: 24
Data Number : (01) 839-3644 (MultiLine) V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
: (01) 832-1673* HST/V21/22/22bis/32/32bis/32Terbo
: (01) 839-3649 V21/22/22bis/32/32bis/V.FastClass
FidoNet Node : 2:263/79
Sysop : Des Gibbons
Note : Largest amount of PC files in Ireland. DOS & Windows,
The latest Games, Utilities, Drivers, etc.
Many International message areas. FAX: (01) 832-1673
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : Commodore Users Group of Ireland HRS: 24
Data Number : (01) 283-2829* HST/V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
FidoNet Node : 2:263/155
Sysop : Jamie Ruane. Colin Dalton
Note : Multi computer support using an Amiga with DLG Pro.
Support for all Commodore computers. Excellent ANSI
screens, file areas and echos. New echoes added.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : The Highway to Hell HRS: 10PM - 8AM
Data Number : (01) 847-5217* HST/V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
FidoNet Node : 2:263/154
Sysop : Iain Black
Note : Multi computer support. Amiga and C64 concentration.
The new CompuTimes Echo was added providing a link
between you and the CompuTimes journalists to voice
your opinions on general computer topics. This BBS
hosts the CompuTimes Echo.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : Infomatique HRS: 24
Data Number : (01) 872-1232* V21/22/22bis/32/32bis/Supra
: (01) 872-1329 V21/22/22bis/32/32bis/US Robotics
FidoNet Node : 2:263/152
Sysop : Eddy Carroll. Co-Sysop Aidan Hollinshead
Note : Multi computer support. Amiga and PC concentrations.
Heavy Amiga file areas. Also PC DOS and Windows
file areas. Online games and loads of mail areas.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : Alien Line HRS: 24
Data Number : (01) 280-0742 V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
FidoNet Node : 2:263/157
Sysop : Gavin McConnon
Note : The space cadets dream! Run on Amiga using DLG Pro.
Has excellent Star Trek Echo. New Echos have been
added recently. Excellent ANSI opening screen. Loads
of echomail areas. Soon upgrading to HST!
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : E.M.N. - Electronic Media Network HRS: 24
Data Number : (01) 661-1433* V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
FidoNet Node : 2:263/153
Sysop : Keith Whyte
Notes : Multi computer support. If you like music this is the
BBS for you. Specialises in music, entertainment, and
the Arts. Gateways for Liffey Arts and other private
gateways. The largest collection of MIDI files known
along with recently updated excellent ANSI screens.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : Game Storm BBS HRS: 9PM - 11AM
Data Number : (01) 492-0224* V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
FidoNet Node : 2:263/156
Sysop : Declan Lynch
Note : A BBS for a computer games store. New Echo's coming
online soon. Plenty of games and public domain and
shareware files available. Uses JCQWK mailer.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : DNA BBS HRS: 24
Data Number : (01) 454-9029 V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
Sysop : Martin Shortall. Kieran Reilly.
Note : Atari ST based. **Back online** Has more areas than
ever before. Nice online screens too!
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : S.I.X. HRS: 24
Data Number : (01) 678-9000* V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
FidoNet Node : 2:263/167
Sysop : Stephen Kearon
Note : Agents in Ireland for McAfee software, Alcom and the
Zyxel brands. EMail Internet access available.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : Infonet Services HRS: 24
Data Number : (021) 892-582* HST/V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
: (021) 29-4914 V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
FidoNet Node : 2:263/201
Sysop : Dairmaid O'Cadhla
Note : A commercial system based in Cork
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : Special Projects HRS: 24
Data Number : (051) 50-143* HST/V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
FidoNet Node : 2:263/402
Sysop : John McCormac
Note : Multi computer support. Specialises in projects for
TV,Satellite communications, and HAM radio amongst
other things.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : Reflex AV BBS HRS: 24AM-9AM
Data Number : (051) 83771
FidoNet Node : 2:263/401
Sysop : Richard Foley
Note : Waterford based BBS specialising in security issues
especially concerned with Anti-Virus topics.
ThunderByte distributor
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : STYX HRS: 24
Data Number : (061) 338-228* HST/V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
FidoNet Node : 2:263/271
Sysop : John McKeon
Note : PC Based BBS. Limerick based. Multi computer support.
Loads of iles. Now using Vfast modem!
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : Deep Space Nine/Techbase HRS: 24
Data Number : (066) 28929* V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
FidoNet Node : 2:263/250
Sysop : John Buswell
Note : A BBS dedicated to EchoMail with over 400 areas. Has
special interest areas - Star Trek, Techincal Support
and Electronics. Loads of online games and with free
access to all users.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : The Village HRS: 24
Data Number : 080-232-602972* V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
FidoNet Node : 2:443/509
Sysop : Harry Broderick
Note : Multi computer support
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : InterCommCubed HRS: 24
Data Number : 080-504-372925* V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
FidoNet Node : 2:443/333
Sysop : Desmond O Connor
Note : A Toppsi mirror board in Derry
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : Yukon Ho! HRS: 24
Data Number : 080-232-768163* HST/V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
: 080-232-763639 V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
FidoNet Node : 2:443/59
Sysop : Mark Kerr
Note : Multi computer support. Belfast based. Loads of new
files every week direct from the USA and other places
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : Quasar HRS: 24
Data Number : 080-846-693067* HST/V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
FidoNet Node : 2:443/10
Sysop : David Byrne
Note : Multi computer support. Co.Down based BBS
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : Starship Enterprise HRS: 24
Data Number : 080-232-763014* HST/V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
FidoNet Node : 2:443/21
Sysop : Gerry Martin
Note : Multi computer support. Belfast based
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : NIBBS HRS: 24
Data Number : 080-662-247291* V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
FidoNet Node : 2:443/70
Sysop : John Marrow
Note : Multi computer support. Co. Tyrone based.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : Nautilus HRS: 24
Data Number : 080-232-431514
FidoNet Node : 2:243/510
Sysop : Ian Moran
Note : This is a ** MAIL ONLY SYSTEM ** in Belfast not a
Bulletin Board.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : The Heart of Gold HRS: 24
Data Number : 080-247-274919 HST/V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
FidoNet Node : 2:443/13.0
Sysop : Colin Turner
Note : Bangor based BBS. Very nice!Extremely helpfull sysop.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : Ireland On Line HRS: 24
Data Number : (091) 592722 ZYXEL/V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
Sysop : Barry Flanagan
Note : A commercial system based in Galway
Full Internet access available
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : Ireland On Line [Dublin Access Number] HRS: 24
Data Number : (01) 671-5185 ZYXEL/V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
Sysop : Barry Flanagan
Note : As for Ireland On Line in Galway
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : BIX ONLINE SERVICE [Dublin Access Number] HRS: 24
Data Number : (01) 661-4466 V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
Sysop : BIX USA
Note : Full duplex, 9600bps, 8 data bits, no parity.
You must register with BIX to get access. Register
for BIX now by using your modem on +001-617-4915410.
Have your AMEX, Visa or Access card handy! Limited
EMail Internet Access available free WHEN REGISTERED.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : FrEd Mail HRS: 24
Data Number : (01) 288-9783 V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
Sysop : Conor McHale. Tom O'Brian. Damien Cox
Note : Mac BBS with Multi computer support. Specialises in
Free Educational Mail for schools between European,
Australian and Atlantic sites. Educational Use Only.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : Horizon/AST Support On Line HRS: 24
Data Number : (01) 671-6755 ****PROBABLY OFFLINE****
Sysop : Unknown
Note : Terminal Emulation=VT100 or compatible at 9600bps.
Provides AST technical bulletins, system utilities,
flash bios updates and useful utilities for AST users
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : DELL Support BBS HRS: 24
Data Number : (01) 286-6902
Sysop : Unknown
Note : A Dell Corp. BBS service for users and specifiers of
Dell computer based equipment. Do not call between
2am-3.30am as it is processing Dell's Intermail.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : Gateway Support BBS HRS: 24
Data Number : (01) 867-0433
Sysop : Unknown
Note : A Gateway BBS service for users and specifiers of
Gateway computer based equipment.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : Moretec Support BBS HRS: 24
Data Number : (01) 450-9644 V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
Sysop : Georges Vancauwenbergh
Note : A support BBS for users/purchasers of Moretec equip.
Members only are able to download shareware files.
Excellent ANSI colour screens right the way through.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : EXEC HRS: 24
Data Number : (061) 229-998 V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
Sysop : Donal O Beirne
Note : Multi computer support. Concentrates on mix of Home
and Games users. Loads of files available. Agents for
Moretec in West/Midlands of Ireland.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : i-Com Gateway HRS: 24
Data Number : (01) 679-8924 V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
Sysop : Unknown
Note : A commercial gateway to the USA at $25 per hour. When
connected type 'o' then 'i-com' to sign up. Leased
Lines direct to USA allowing you to log onto many of
the BBS in the USA.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : CAD On Line HRS: 24
Data Number : (021) 500-632
Sysop : David Burke
Note : Provides support for AutoDesk and CADCO product
ranges for Registered Users
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : QuarterDeck International HRS: 24
Data Number : (01) 284-4381 V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
Sysop : George Hanratty
Note : International QuarterDeck Support Board. Has patches,
utilities for DesqView, XApps, etc. Technical
Bulletins and customer fixes. Facility for different
languages online - French, German or English.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Service Name : Creative Labs BBS HRS: 24
Data Number : (01) 820-3784 V21/22/22bis/32/32bis
FidoNet Node : 2:263/158.0
Sysop : Marcel Evans
Note : Technical Support Board connected to FidoNet!
Latest drivers and utilities for Creative's products
---------------------------------------------------------------------
PLEASE NOTE:
* = DO NOT call these marked numbers during ZMH
ZMH = Zone Mailing Hour is currently 3.30am to 4.30am. Do not call
FidoNet Nodes during these hours.
HRS = Times available. Do not call outside of these hours
Sysops have a life too.
All systems are 8-N-1 [8 Data Bits-No Parity-1 Stop Bit) unless
stated. Data numbers are in local area format. Outside of Rep.
of Ireland please use +353--.
If you are new to computing/comms, please read the New User Bulletins
carefully. You can access a FidoNet Node in a different Zone with
Credits - see your Sysop for information. Zones are divided into
world regions. Grateful thanks to all who actively participated in
compiling this list especially users and the Sysop of 2:263/150 and
to those Sysops/BBS that currently have this file. Permission to
reproduce this list is granted as long as the source is acknowledged
(c)1994 Aidan Henderson. E+OE.
Any corrections/updates please netmail me at FidoNet Node 2:263/150
I didn’t think I remembered mine until I thought about it after reading the above and I did. 🙂 My BBS is listed pretty close to the top of the listing as well, don’t know if that meant something though.
My regular was definitely Nemesis Dungeon, there’s a lot of message on there from me. Funnily enough, when I went to Germany for a summer job and came back, I had lost all interest in BBSes and computers for the most part. So my BBS never came back online. It’s still sitting on my Amiga, I had a look at it a few years back.. Kinda limited info on it but at least I had a C64 downloads section… not that anybody ever downloaded anything from it! 😉
It was a great time though, I still remember the buzz when I first connected to a BBS after getting my 2400 baud modem. It was such an amazing thing.
Iain – glad you replied. It was your FidoNet address that I went looking for! I found it while archiving my old C64 disks. I’ll find it later and email you the .d64 image file! 🙂
And that will be the subject of a larger post in a few days!
You might think about doing your backups to .g64 images. It retains more of the actually disk data, things like Action Replay warp files don’t backup into a d64 but should work with .g64 etc.
If you have a letter that I sent with that disk, I’d love to see a scan of that!
Finally! I found my BBS mentioned in this nodediff from 1995:
Don’t think I ever rang your one. When did it first come online? I assume you didn’t have it when I (sort of) joined Ozone? I still remember Andrew’s comment related to my joining, “he doubted my commitment to the C64”. Cheeky bugger, here I am nearly 20 years later still playing the odd C64 game and running a website on Zzap!64 😀
I have no idea when I started or stopped the BBS. It was probably 1994 onwards for a couple of years when I was in college.
Haha, that rings a bell! He’s still involved in retro stuff, writing stuff for Retro Gamer, but I am so glad you have that Zzap!64 site going. It’s a useful link when I need to dig something up quickly!
Oh, this post by Jason Scott prompted me to search again this afternoon. I posted it to G+ too but I should link it here too.
Someday I’ll create a history app that takes in my posts, comments, twitter, FB, G+ content and shows a chronological list of my online life.
Excellent article by Jason there, even if I can only see white lines in my vision now! Reading white text on a dark background isn’t very nice.
I lost a lot of fate in Wikipedia after some kid deleted the “Press Play on Tape” C64 tribute band page. I seem to remember him arguing it wasn’t a real band or something, even although they play instruments, had albums and did lots of concerts… Go figure as the yanks would say!
Andrew is a regular on my site, I assume I’ve ribbed him about that comment at some stage. 🙂
I appreciate that this is an old post but I had a pique of nostalgia and had to comment. My Dublin based BBS was Concillium Orb 2:263/500. I was a Terminate distribution node reporting to Steve Stacher in Belfast. I later became REC for region 26. Good times that I really miss. Nice to be reminded of Nemesis Dungeon and GiBBS who I used to contact a lot.
While searching for something completely different I found this article on FidoNet. While everything2 will probably last some time I want to copy this excellent post into a comment here. It reminded me that later on some of the later download protocols allowed me to chat or play a game while the download was happening which was amazing. My son would scoff at such archaic restrictions as he downloads from Steam, plays Minecraft, chats on Discord and watches YouTube at the same time ..
Nostalgia time ? I was one of the SysOps on STYX, and then later on TOPPSI (later Connect-Ireland). I remember spending a lot of time configuring BinkleyTerm back in the day.