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Volvo Ocean Race 2012

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  • #352
    barry181091
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,628 ✭✭✭barry181091


    JustMary wrote: »
    Yeah, I'm kinda with you on that.

    Except that for students etc wanting to get into event or arts management, having experience on an event like that can be good on the CV.

    And in fact Mr justMary has volunteered for it. His argument:
    • He's self-employed and expects to be quiet during the festival - people will be partying not getting jobs done.
    • It's good craic to be involved, and you sometimes meet useful people and get the inside story on stuff (he's done it for the Arts Festival before)
    • He's put himself as available for night time shifts, so is available in the daytime for paying jobs that come up.

    Wouldn't be my cup of tea - unless I was unemployed and bored, or needed to get some experience on my CV.

    The annoying thing is, for basically every other event that the college is involved in, they will pay students to work for them, like Open days. But not for this.

    Somehow I doubt any NUIG reps that will be at their stand for the volvo will be unpaid...


  • #353
    the keen edge
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,533 ✭✭✭the keen edge


    barry181091 wrote: »
    Was goning to post a new thread but no point once I found this.

    Recently, whats been bugging me is the whole idea of 'volunteering' for the Volvo Ocean Race. I saw today on FB that some the reserves guys were pictured vounteering, there have been many emails sent out to NUIG students to volunteer for it.

    There haven't been any, let alone many, emails sent out to students of NUIG asking them to volunteer; certainly not in a general call to all students sense anyway.


  • #354
    Ficheall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,034 ✭✭✭Ficheall


    Well, someone clearly hasn't been reading their weekly SU emails :P


  • #355
    the keen edge
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,533 ✭✭✭the keen edge


    Apologies to barry181091 I stand corrected.

    As Ficheall rightly suggested someone wasn't reading their SU emails! :o


  • #356
    barry181091
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,628 ✭✭✭barry181091


    It's okay edge :P

    Usually these kind of things don't bother me, i'm usually like "Pfft, don't care :p" but once I saw that picture with the army guys volunteering, it really was annoying.


  • #357
    snubbleste
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 31,117 ✭✭✭✭snubbleste


    What's the scéal with all the South African flags on the Newcastle Road/University Road junction?


  • #358
    foxy_19-89
    Registered Users Posts: 489 ✭✭foxy_19-89


    Big Wheel on Nimmos Pier
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    Huge 3D Cinema
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    Abu Dhabi truck
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    As usual, more pics to come, and more can be seen on my blog :)

    http://cillianfox.blogspot.ie/


  • #359
    SantaRita
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭SantaRita


    First post!! Your update photos are great Foxy. Really excited about the Volvo Ocean Race and the the buzz it's already creating around town. Noticed today that the Council saw fit to put double yellow lines on the road at the back of the aquarium wondering will their next move be to put Pay and Display at both carparks in Salthill?


  • #360
    mikom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,391 ✭✭✭✭mikom


    No discrimination I see........

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  • #361
    foxy_19-89
    Registered Users Posts: 489 ✭✭foxy_19-89


    mikom wrote: »
    No discrimination I see........

    I knew someone would spot it!


  • #362
    thesandeman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,760 ✭✭✭✭thesandeman


    I see there is now a rowing boat in the middle of Eyre Square. My eyes aren't the best but I think it is painted blue/white/red.
    Also some of the pubs have their windows covered with those Brewery sponsored stickers so you can't see if anybody is inside (which I hate). Pucan got it right by cutting a square off of theirs lol.


  • #363
    mikom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,391 ✭✭✭✭mikom


    Come on you beauty.......
    FURTHER OUTLOOK ... Model runs are quite optimistic ... are you? ... past about Monday 2nd July, the trend is towards warm and dry weather with potential for highs of 22-25 C at times (27-30 C in Britain, 32-35 C in France, 38-42 C in Spain, I could go on).
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=79408743&postcount=2531


  • #364
    Storm 10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,970 ✭✭✭Storm 10


    mikom wrote: »
    Come on you beauty.......


    Met Eireann dont take that view for next week
    General : Cooler and fresher for Friday and the Weekend, with breezy, showery conditions in the main and temperatures below normal
    Rather cloudy on Thursday night with rain or showers in many places overnight and a little cooler than recent nights with lows of 11 or 12 degrees.
    Friday : Windy and much fresher on Friday. Generally showery, with heavy showers at times and some possibly prolonged in places in the morning , but some sunny spells develop also - best over east Munster and south Leinster. Top temperatures of 14 to 18 C., in a fresh and gusty southwest to west wind becoming northwest later and it will be strong along the north coast.
    Saturday : Cool, bright, fresh conditions on Saturday but with further showers at times, some heavy, these mainly in northern counties. But some sunny spells also. Temperatures just 13 to 17 C., and in a moderate to fresh west or northwest breeze, it will feel cool.
    Sunday : At this stage, it looks like a lot of dry, bright weather on Sunday with sunny spells and light or moderate breezes but still cool with temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees. Nights through the weekend will be much cooler than at present with temperatures in single figures.
    Outlook for early next week is for a continuation of the unsettled weather but possibly becoming a bit warmer again with temperatures around normal.


  • #365
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 24,714 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Accuweather (most trustworthy imo) are saying rain all next week except Saturday which arguably is the most important day to have dry.

    This Saturday is when things kick off and the weather is not looking great either.


  • #366
    the keen edge
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,533 ✭✭✭the keen edge


    Well I hope there's wind and plenty of it next week, the bay has been close to a mill pond the last month and this is a week of sailing after all!


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  • #367
    dilallio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,728 ✭✭✭dilallio


    Anyone with an Android or iPhone can now download an app for the Galway City Volvo Ocean Race which has events, maps, webcams, and more information specific to the Galway stopover.

    More info on http://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/item/27983-deri-researchers-create/


  • #368
    squonk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,711 ✭✭✭squonk


    the keen edge wrote: »
    Well I hope there's wind and plenty of it next week, the bay has been close to a mill pond the last month and this is a week of sailing after all!

    Am I still the only one who couldn't give a fig about the sailing? Free gigs and the beer tent FTW!!!


  • #369
    the keen edge
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,533 ✭✭✭the keen edge


    squonk wrote: »
    Am I still the only one who couldn't give a fig about the sailing? Free gigs and the beer tent FTW!!!

    Well I'm a sailor and the Galway Bay SC regatta is on next week, so for myself and other Galway sailors this is a massive sailing occasion here on our doorstep.

    I'll be sailing out on the bay all next week, so I guess to use a football analogy next week is like getting on the pitch at Wembley for a at half time in the Champions league final for a kick about!

    Plus the beer tent and throngs of outta town open minded women desperate for some sailor coc.........well you get the craic.


  • #370
    Aiel
    Registered Users Posts: 501 ✭✭✭Aiel


    Serena Ancient Grain wrote: »
    Accuweather (most trustworthy imo) are saying rain all next week except Saturday which arguably is the most important day to have dry.

    This Saturday is when things kick off and the weather is not looking great either.
    I have to disagree with you about how accurate "accuweather" is.Just from my own experience its been way off sometimes but not to worry,its not all about the weather:).
    I did hear a nice rumour of what might be happening on either July 3rd/4th,its just a rumour though at this stage.


  • #371
    dilallio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,728 ✭✭✭dilallio


    the keen edge wrote: »

    Plus the beer tent and throngs of outta town open minded women desperate for some sailor coc.........well you get the craic.

    Take it easy in the beer-tent. You don't want to end up like Osgood :D

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWS2NVX6VP0


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  • #372
    GastroBoy
    Registered Users Posts: 863 ✭✭✭GastroBoy


    Great buzz about town, seems like a huge effort by everyone.
    It reminds me when we used to get visiitores from America when I was younger at home, Mum would say while peeking out the front curtain;

    "Here they come now, big smiles everyone"
    :D


  • #373
    mikom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,391 ✭✭✭✭mikom


    Aiel wrote: »
    I did hear a nice rumour of what might be happening on either July 3rd/4th,its just a rumour though at this stage.

    Come on you tease........ Spill.


  • #374
    R0UF
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭R0UF


    Aiel wrote: »
    I did hear a nice rumour of what might be happening on either July 3rd/4th,its just a rumour though at this stage.

    PG? If so I heard the same thing.


  • #375
    Ger8
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭Ger8


    Hint hint. Pls.


  • #376
    Rob A. Bank
    Registered Users Posts: 1,842 ✭✭✭Rob A. Bank


    There is a very good 30 page suppliment 'Volvo Ocean Race, Galway Festival Guide' in today's Irish Times.


  • #377
    Rob A. Bank
    Registered Users Posts: 1,842 ✭✭✭Rob A. Bank


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTjr2kigmUc


    For those who missed the TG4 Volvo Ocean Race leg 8 Lisbon to Lorient documentary last Sunday.


  • #378
    mikom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,391 ✭✭✭✭mikom


    R0UF wrote: »
    PG? If so I heard the same thing.

    Parental guidance?

    Is Gary glitter playing?


  • #379
    snubbleste
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 31,117 ✭✭✭✭snubbleste


    Council workers out and about 'sprucing' to include the removal of the traffic island at Victoria Place/Merchants Road.


  • #380
    af_thefragile
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,171 ✭✭✭af_thefragile


    Hey, I've been following the race since the past year and I'm really looking forward to see it end in Galway.

    The thing is I can only head in for one day only so which day would you suggest would be the best to head in and would it be possible to drive into Galway to catch the race on saturday or would it be impossible to find a place to park and such??

    Thanks...


  • #381
    GastroBoy
    Registered Users Posts: 863 ✭✭✭GastroBoy


    R0UF wrote: »
    PG? If so I heard the same thing.

    Peter Gabriel isn't it? I hope not


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  • #382
    Angel8ie
    Registered Users Posts: 121 ✭✭Angel8ie


    Anyone know what time the open air concert kicks off on Saturday?


  • #383
    GastroBoy
    Registered Users Posts: 863 ✭✭✭GastroBoy


    Angel8ie wrote: »
    Anyone know what time the open air concert kicks off on Saturday?

    7pm on the Saturday.


  • #384
    Angel8ie
    Registered Users Posts: 121 ✭✭Angel8ie


    GastroBoy wrote: »
    7pm on the Saturday.

    Thanks :) looking forward to it now, woop!


  • #385
    GastroBoy
    Registered Users Posts: 863 ✭✭✭GastroBoy


    Angel8ie wrote: »
    Thanks :) looking forward to it now, woop!

    Same here. here's a link to the schedule,

    http://www.volvooceanracegalway.ie/Portals/0/Festival%20Event%20Guides/race%20village%20event%20schedule.pdf


  • #386
    vulcan57
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,348 ✭✭✭vulcan57


    A couple more from today, more later.

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  • #387
    Angel8ie
    Registered Users Posts: 121 ✭✭Angel8ie


    GastroBoy wrote: »
    Same here. here's a link to the schedule,

    http://www.volvooceanracegalway.ie/Portals/0/Festival%20Event%20Guides/race%20village%20event%20schedule.pdf

    Oh that's brilliant, thanks!


  • #388
    GastroBoy
    Registered Users Posts: 863 ✭✭✭GastroBoy


    Cant say im a fan of the tacky fun-fair in the middle of the whole thing though, hope it wont be an eyesore..


  • #389
    Rob A. Bank
    Registered Users Posts: 1,842 ✭✭✭Rob A. Bank


    af_thefragile wrote: »
    The thing is I can only head in for one day only so which day would you suggest would be the best to head in and would it be possible to drive into Galway to catch the race on saturday or would it be impossible to find a place to park and such??

    Hi Af.
    Saturday would be the best day if you are interested in the boats and the race. They will depart the Docks at 10:30am, race from 13:00 to 14:50 followed by the final prize giving at the Docks. Then Sharon Shannon and a 42 piece Orchestra among others will provide free entertainment.

    The traffic is likely to be animal around town, so if coming from Dublin, I would advise you to use the 'Park and Ride' at Ballybrit Racecourse and use public transport to the Docks or Salthill.
    Details from Just Mary here.


  • #390
    inisboffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,393 ✭✭✭inisboffin


    I'm getting a lot more facebook notices of bands playing on other stages and don't see them on here. Is there a schedule of the other stages somewhere? Am I right in thinking there's a 'Salthill' stage?


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  • #391
    mikom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,391 ✭✭✭✭mikom


    inisboffin wrote: »
    I'm getting a lot more facebook notices of bands playing on other stages and don't see them on here. Is there a schedule of the other stages somewhere? Am I right in thinking there's a 'Salthill' stage?

    Like what bands?


  • #392
    inisboffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,393 ✭✭✭inisboffin


    A good few. Can't remember them all but Fling, Prodigal Blues, Queen Elvis are a few I remember - Think it's the Salthill Community stage but can't find info on it...


    EDIT: Found this page can't find a direct link


  • #393
    cheesemaker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 343 ✭✭cheesemaker


    Down the Claddagh there and true as God there was two lads below painting the swans


  • #394
    Ger8
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭Ger8


    cheesemaker wrote: »
    Down the Claddagh there and true as God there was two lads below painting the swans
    Ha. So much painting going on round town I definate would believe it. Never new Galway had so many painters. And painting in the rain. That's a first


  • #395
    SantaRita
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭SantaRita


    Programme of events for Salthill on www.salthill.com and also in today's Galway Indo


  • #396
    vulcan57
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,348 ✭✭✭vulcan57


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  • #397
    Brad768
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 382 ✭✭Brad768


    I know it's free but, will we need any form of ticket at all for Saturday night? Can't wait for Maverick Sabre :D Been following him for over 2 years now and have seen him rise from nobody to UK's freshest voice at the moment.


  • #398
    foxy_19-89
    Registered Users Posts: 489 ✭✭foxy_19-89


    Galway bay hotel put up an ad for the red arrows coming, i questioned it and they said they rang the VOR Lets do it crowd and confirmed they would be here, unless there was a mix up in communication. Pretty sure someone said they were in the UK?

    Anywho, got a couple of photos before work this evening :)

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    more tomorrow on http://cillianfox.blogspot.ie/


  • #399
    foxy_19-89
    Registered Users Posts: 489 ✭✭foxy_19-89


    Also, a sneak peak of inside the Global Village tent [taken from the Galway Independent Facebook Page - Not my photo!]

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  • #400
    connemara man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,773 ✭✭✭connemara man


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    how i feel about the whole thing :o


  • #401
    GekkePrutser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 673 ✭✭✭GekkePrutser


    foxy_19-89 wrote: »
    Galway bay hotel put up an ad for the red arrows coming, i questioned it and they said they rang the VOR Lets do it crowd and confirmed they would be here, unless there was a mix up in communication. Pretty sure someone said they were in the UK?

    They seem to have a very busy schedule but I don't see Galway on it anywhere...


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