Bruce Springsteen gig

grainuaile · 05-07-2013 11:58pm #1

Hi
We're travelling to Cork for the Brucie gig next week & like a pair of eejits have not organised accommodation, and (as you'd expect) the hotels seem to be booked up. I haven't been to Cork before, whats the public transport like down there? Are there towns outside/on the outskirts of the city which we could get a reasonably priced taxi or a bus to late at night? Or any suggestions of hotels with availability on 18th July?

Rhys Essien · 06-07-2013 1:22am

Try the three of these.All about 10/15 minute taxi journey outside the city.

Nearest
http://www.viennawoodshotel.com/index.html?gclid=CLOnu8nLmbgCFdJX4QoduDQA8Q

2nd nearest
http://www.radissonblu.ie/hotel-cork

3rd nearest
http://www.carrigcourt.com/?gclid=CIyN1urLmbgCFVE94QodHBkAOw

Rhys Essien · 06-07-2013 2:19am

Are ye staying the 17th?.He is playing on Thursday the 18th.Seems all hotels are booked out for that night including the three I gave you above.

Ye could stay in this hostel in Midleton(about 12 miles from city) for €18 each.Ye can get a train to/from Cork to Midleton after/before the gig or a taxi would cost around €30(one way).

Hostel here.
http://anstor.ie/

cordub · 06-07-2013 7:27am

what about a b and B there is one in glanmire cost you 20 euro in taxi home

bungaro79 · 06-07-2013 10:18am

if you were willing to stay in carrigaline (as suggested in one of the hotels listed above) then there is a very good b&b which i have used for guests who came over to us with work. its http://www.glenwoodguesthouse.com/ and the owners name is adrian and he is very helpful if you needed to sort out transport there and back.

Balmed Out · 06-07-2013 10:35am

No way would I stay as far out as Carrigaline. Plenty of closer options with availability for that night on booking.com. Id go to the Imperialm, Metropole, Issacs, Jurys or even the Rochestown Park Hotel (Not city centre but close to Douglas)

akamossy · 06-07-2013 12:05pm

Carrigaline really isn't that far out. Its a 15/20 minute drive from the city and if needs must. Would be cheaper to get from carrigaline to the city than from a lot of other places outside of the city.

danoriordan1402 · 06-07-2013 2:48pm

Try Blarney, lots of BnB's and 15mins from the city

grainuaile · 06-07-2013 4:32pm

Rhys Essien wrote: »

Are ye staying the 17th?.He is playing on Thursday the 18th.Seems all hotels are booked out for that night including the three I gave you above.

yes sorry 18th i meant.

becost · 06-07-2013 4:44pm

grainuaile wrote: »

Hi
We're travelling to Cork for the Brucie gig next week & like a pair of eejits have not organised accommodation, and (as you'd expect) the hotels seem to be booked up. I haven't been to Cork before, whats the public transport like down there? Are there towns outside/on the outskirts of the city which we could get a reasonably priced taxi or a bus to late at night? Or any suggestions of hotels with availability on 17th July?

If you search on a site like booking.com, you'll be able to check the availability at multiple hotels for the nights you want and you can also check the distance from the city center for individual hotels.

grainuaile · 06-07-2013 4:56pm

I've tried all the hotels & guesthouses named and they're all booked up! We're coming from Mayo so Carrigaline is the wrong side of the city for us really .. Blarney would be ideal but all booked up too

Looks like we'll be staying on the dry and heading back up home again after the gig

grainuaile · 06-07-2013 4:57pm

becost wrote: »

If you search on a site like booking.com, you'll be able to check the availability at multiple hotels for the nights you want and you can also check the distance from the city center for individual hotels.

I had been through all those websites but anything available was outside the city, and not being familiar with Cork my question was how easy it is to travel from outlying areas into and out of the city at night.

calnand · 06-07-2013 6:58pm

This b&b is available in blarney. http://www.bandbireland.com/accommodation/3497/cork/cork-city/la-cita-bandb-bed-and-breakfast.html

grainuaile · 06-07-2013 7:15pm

calnand wrote: »

This b&b is available in blarney. http://www.bandbireland.com/accommodation/3497/cork/cork-city/la-cita-bandb-bed-and-breakfast.html

looks perfect .. have emailed

thanks:)

hufpc8w3adnk65 · 06-07-2013 7:20pm

grainuaile wrote: »

looks perfect .. have emailed thanks:)

The shandon bells b&b is 90 a night and in the heart of the city!and they have a room

ABajaninCork · 06-07-2013 7:56pm

MrMac84 wrote: »

The shandon bells b&b is 90 a night and in the heart of the city!and they have a room

OH HELL NO!!! Only stay at the Shandon Bells if you really have no place else to go. I stayed there once. For one night only. The experience was horrific - didn't get a wink of sleep, and the place was FILTHY. The next day, I decamped to the Blarney Stone guest house across the road.

That's the reason why the Shandon Bells have rooms!

grainuaile · 06-07-2013 8:05pm

ABajaninCork wrote: »

OH HELL NO!!! Only stay at the Shandon Bells if you really have no place else to go. I stayed there once. For one night only. The experience was horrific - didn't get a wink of sleep, and the place was FILTHY. The next day, I decamped to the Blarney Stone guest house across the road.

That's the reason why the Shandon Bells have rooms!

oh wow. thanks for the heads up!:eek:
Blarney Stone Guesthouse full too ... waiting on a few more to get back to me

grainuaile · 06-07-2013 8:06pm

bungaro79 wrote: »

if you were willing to stay in carrigaline (as suggested in one of the hotels listed above) then there is a very good b&b which i have used for guests who came over to us with work. its http://www.glenwoodguesthouse.com/ and the owners name is adrian and he is very helpful if you needed to sort out transport there and back.

Just got a reply; full

ABajaninCork · 06-07-2013 8:09pm

Have you tried the Killarney B & B. It's across the road from the Shandon Bells. CALL them. Don't e-mail!!

ABajaninCork · 06-07-2013 8:11pm

There's also B & B's at the bottom of Summerhill North (walking distance or a short taxi ride from the Marquee), and at the bottom of Cathedral Road, which also isn't far...I'll have a scout round.

grainuaile · 06-07-2013 8:11pm

ABajaninCork wrote: »

Have you tried the Killarney B & B. It's across the road from the Shandon Bells. CALL them. Don't e-mail!!

Never have credit in my phone :rolleyes: why not email though? surely cork business people are able to use t'internet?

grainuaile · 06-07-2013 8:13pm

ABajaninCork wrote: »

There's also B & B's at the bottom of Summerhill North (walking distance or a short taxi ride from the Marquee), and at the bottom of Cathedral Road, which also isn't far...I'll have a scout round.

cool thanks, summerhill north i'll check out that area. pardon my ignorance but is the marquee the same as/close to pairc ui chaoimh?

ABajaninCork · 06-07-2013 8:14pm

We can. But it takes time to answer an e-mail, does it not? And you want rooms in a hurry don't you? It's FAR quicker to call, and you get an answer straight away....

ABajaninCork · 06-07-2013 8:16pm

grainuaile wrote: »

cool thanks, summerhill north i'll check out that area. pardon my ignorance but is the marquee the same as/close to pairc ui caoimh?

It's right by Pairc Ui Chaoimh...

SellingJuan · 08-07-2013 2:53pm

Have yee any idea of any busses going down and going back up from Cork again after the concert? Anything would be much aprreciated

bleary · 09-07-2013 8:22pm

Try air bnb
It is small scale rentals , so private rooms in peoples houses or small guesthouses
Never tried it in cork but have in other places and it can be good
There are a few spots showing up in the city
For example
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1278768

polydactyl · 14-07-2013 6:58pm

Saw him in Paris as cant make the Irish concerts due to work :mad: anyway was eating near the George v hotel and came across a crowd waiting to see Bruce. We didn't stay as wanted to get to the queue but got me thinking as to what fancy hotels in cork and limerick might have mad fans to deal with this week. I doubt he will stay in his usual and helicopter it from Dublin. Any thoughts for the laugh?

JP Liz V1 · 14-07-2013 7:05pm

What time is show starting?

Ludo · 14-07-2013 7:10pm

Fota? Or stay somewhere like adare and helicopter it to limerick and cork.

polydactyl · 14-07-2013 7:10pm

Paris one started at 730 as did others so I guess the same?

polydactyl · 14-07-2013 7:11pm

Adare yeah that does sound reasonable. Prob better privacy there too for some piece and quiet

Zardoz · 14-07-2013 7:43pm

Are the seats in the covered stand in Cork as bad as the uncovered stand,i.e no legroom ?

Rhys Essien · 15-07-2013 12:11am

Zardoz wrote: »

Are the seats in the covered stand in Cork as bad as the uncovered stand,i.e no legroom ?

Yes.Your chin will be resting on you knees.Absolute joke,unless they adjusted them in the last 12 months.

Zardoz · 15-07-2013 12:17am

Rhys Essien wrote: »

Yes.Your chin will be resting on you knees.Absolute joke,unless they adjusted them in the last 12 months.

Cheers ,I thought as much.
Shocking seats allright,last time I was at a match there I had to sit sideways at the end of the row and that was even uncomfortable.
Seats are like something designed for 10 year olds.
It was a wise decision to get standing tickets so .;)

Rhys Essien · 15-07-2013 12:26am

Brucie will think he's gone back in time when he see's the state of the place.:D

Zardoz · 15-07-2013 1:20am

Rhys Essien wrote: »

Brucie will think he's gone back in time when he see's the state of the place.:D

Its a great venue acoustically,the bowl shape acts as a natural amphitheater so not all bad.

leahyl · 15-07-2013 10:31am

OMG I can't wait - it will be my first Bruce concert! Probably be my last too - I doubt he'll keep touring for much longer will he?!

Milly33 · 15-07-2013 11:38am

what time is it starting, need to get in home before the madness starts

Bacchus · 15-07-2013 11:45am

leahyl wrote: »

OMG I can't wait - it will be my first Bruce concert! Probably be my last too - I doubt he'll keep touring for much longer will he?!

He'll never stop! The man is a machine

Milly33 wrote: »

what time is it starting, need to get in home before the madness starts

I've heard from some major Springsteen fans (i.e. ones that go to ALL his gigs when he comes to Ireland - and even the odd UK one) that they expect he'll start at around 7pm-7:30. Considering he can go for about 3 hours, this makes sense.

Milly33 · 15-07-2013 11:47am

Really that is very early for the gig. Fair deuce if he puts on a good show.. Culio should make it home in time before the madness starts make wonder down for a listen later

Bacchus · 15-07-2013 11:56am

I know, seems early to me too but 7:30 - 10:30 sounds about right... I imagine there is a cut off time of around 11pm for the gig. I'm aiming to get in at around 7 anyway, should be a nice sunny evening to chill out and have a drink

wandatowell · 15-07-2013 2:01pm

Is there going to be a "pit" for the early arrivals?

Bacchus · 15-07-2013 2:04pm

Was chatting to another Springsteen head at lunch there (going to all the Ireland gigs this year). He reckons 8pm start. I'm sticking with 7:30 to be on the safe side.

There's usually a pit at most gigs isn't there? Would be surprised if there wasn't for this.

leahyl · 15-07-2013 2:17pm

Bacchus wrote: »

Was chatting to another Springsteen head at lunch there (going to all the Ireland gigs this year). He reckons 8pm start. I'm sticking with 7:30 to be on the safe side.

There's usually a pit at most gigs isn't there? Would be surprised if there wasn't for this.

8pm is a bit late no? I mean the gates are at 5pm so do people just hang around for 3 hours beforehand? That's if they want a good spot on the pitch I mean, you probably wouldnt show up that early if you had seats.

Zardoz · 15-07-2013 3:08pm

Looking good .

Bacchus · 15-07-2013 3:55pm

leahyl wrote: »

8pm is a bit late no? I mean the gates are at 5pm so do people just hang around for 3 hours beforehand? That's if they want a good spot on the pitch I mean, you probably wouldnt show up that early if you had seats.

Yeah, personally I think 7:30 is more likely but I'm just going by what others, who go to a lot of his gigs, are saying. For all I know, he could start at 5:30 and go on a 5 hour session

Ludo · 15-07-2013 4:40pm

Gates at 5 isn't it and due on stage at 7 officially. So probably 7.30ish. Wouldn't leave it until after 7 to enter though.

Jamie Cal · 15-07-2013 4:47pm

So excited for this. So so so much. Nebraska on repeat all day. 'Bout time we'd a gig like this again, good for the whole city.

gubbie · 15-07-2013 11:44pm

I think I need to start selling camping spots in the garden!

They've got quite a few traffic restrictions-not letting residents through unless they have proof of address. Should be a good atmosphere though

Meangadh · 16-07-2013 1:06am

Just wondering if any of ye know anything about parking or park and ride facilities? Lived in Cork for 4 years but never been to a concert in Páirc Uí Chaoimh and it's years since I've been to a match there so I don't know the area at all. Think I'll have to drive home (about 2 hours away!) after so just want to know where I can leave my auld jalopy safely during the concert!

Thanks!

evilivor · 16-07-2013 11:26am

Meangadh wrote: »

Just wondering if any of ye know anything about parking or park and ride facilities? Lived in Cork for 4 years but never been to a concert in Páirc Uí Chaoimh and it's years since I've been to a match there so I don't know the area at all. Think I'll have to drive home (about 2 hours away!) after so just want to know where I can leave my auld jalopy safely during the concert!

Thanks!

Don't know about Park and Ride but there is a special bus service from the city to the venue - goes from Lapps Quay - outside Connolly Hall presumably.

Buses running from 4 to 7pm - €2 for an adult single.

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