Volvo Ocean Race 2012

snubbleste wrote: »

Looks like they have not fixed the PA system. I can hear the noise in Circular Road thumpthumping away. Do I phone Environmental Health now or later?
Edit - Ok that is seriously loud.

SERIOUSLY? Just back West and visiting a friend - I am up near Circular Road now, I thought it was an outdoor thing near Westside Pitch. Is that actually the Docks?

Yep. SERIOUSLY loud to be able to hear that so clearly here.:eek:

...and it woke up their housemate (it's pretty hard to do that!) who's working at 4.am. Yikes.

Much quieter now after the BOOM BOOM!

snubbleste wrote: »

You spoke too soon..now playing loud toons. When does this end tonight?

Just came down the chimney as I read your post :rolleyes:

aw wrote: »

This sounds great, Brad.

Did you have to book it or was there somewhere specific to go?

Luckily we just met a lady walking round asking if we would like to come for a spin in their 500hp rib.
If you look at the photo I attached it's a little stall where the red dot is. You just go and ask for when the next available time is and they will give you a receipt and will show you where to meet them.
We said no at first and then saw that Groupama and Camper were still out and thought we might as well
Once on the rib he described it to me as the Ferrari of ribs with an ipod dock, speaker system (that they aren't afraid to use;)) and multiple uses of the 2 screen in the center console that I'm sure they will explain to you if you ask


I think the boats have practice from 12:00 until 4:00pm tomorrow so I doubt you will be able to get as close but that does mean you will have more time to cruise and play around a bit.

Pen Rua wrote: »

Did many of ye go to the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble? Am I the only one who thought they were f-ing amazing?! Sweet Jesus. That was some show! My friends and I had great craic. It was awesome. They got the crowd so excited, aiiiiiiight! It was so awesome!

+1 to everything you just said, they were unreal, they came across like they were pure sound too!

Fireworks were good last night, so glad it didn't rain!

I'd forgotten about the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble mainly because I'd also forgotten how good they are! I ended up at the main stage again. It was a great show and the weather played it's party as well. The fireworks were pretty good too. All in all it was a great evening.... again!

Is that a joke about Crystal Swing? If not, when/where are they on? They're not mentioned in the gigs list.

El_Drago wrote: »

Just arrived home after last night and all I can say is WOW.What a night.Everyone was in such good humour and the acts/fireworks were amazing.Seeing as it'll be difficult to match last night,would I be in right in saying that everything will begin tapering down for the remainder of the week?

I wouldn't see how. Anybody even half thinking of coming to Galway will be enticed by now so I'd be expecting the crowds to ramp up over the next two nights. There are still some great free gigs over the next few nights. I think last night was a break from the routine but it was a great night nonetheless.

El_Drago wrote: »

Just arrived home after last night and all I can say is WOW.What a night.Everyone was in such good humour and the acts/fireworks were amazing.Seeing as it'll be difficult to match last night,would I be in right in saying that everything will begin tapering down for the remainder of the week?

hypnotic brass ensemble were class last night, really got everyone going. and you couldn't really get better conditions for the fireworks. watched them from the docks then headed across the river to pick up the car. couldn't believe the crowds. it was like the start of 20 streets of galway runs, one after the other! great to see. next up for me is Sharon Shannon and 300piece orchestra on Saturday..if the weather is anyway decent it should be some night

Did anyone hear of a silent disco on Dominick street as part of the ocean race? 2 people have mentioned it but can't find anything on the Google machine

I live 20 minutes walking from town and was in at the festival last night. After I got home last night, some cars passed my house. One or two had lots of boom boom sounds coming from them. I wasn't able to get to sleep for a whole 20 minutes due to the noise. This is all due to the festival. It's a real disgrace. People coming from the festival shouldn't be allowed drive or even talk. It's very possible for people to go by boat across to Kinvara or even up the corrib and it would be much quieter. It's very unfair on us Galway residents.

Here's a video of last night's fireworks display for anyone who missed it.

A bit shakey in spots and the colours were much better than in the video.

Doc Ruby wrote: »

As other in the thread have said, I support the VOR wholheartedly, I think its great for the city, and I'm very proud of the image of Galway it sends out around the world, but there is exactly zero need for it to be that loud. What justification is there for it? A proper PA setup and a bit of consideration would fix the problem, and those who wish to and are able to participate can do so without any loss of enjoyment.

In fact it might heighten that enjoyment for many since they wouldn't be walking away with incipient tinnitus.

Better PA would be nice but any complaints aimed at the Volvo making noise after around 10:30 last night are aimed at the wrong place.

stampydmonkey wrote: »

Did anyone hear of a silent disco on Dominick street as part of the ocean race? 2 people have mentioned it but can't find anything on the Google machine

Its part of the Westendfest, they are closing from Monroes to Henry St and its 10euro deposit for the headsets. They are doing New York style street food today and tomorrow too, was all in this weeks Galway Indo. There is a Galway west end website but its crap.

ben.schlomo wrote: »

Its part of the Westendfest, they are closing from Monroes to Henry St and its 10euro deposit for the headsets. They are doing New York style street food today and tomorrow too, was all in this weeks Galway Indo. There is a Galway west end website but its crap.

Is it tomorrow the silent disco is on?

I just saw that the Aer Corps are doing a parachute display at 5PM. It's a pity this wasn't a bit later. I thought the PC9's were doing an air display but this looks like it'll be it. Anyone lucky to be off today can go have a look. It's over the water so anywhere in or around the Global Village will be good.

Does anyone know the route for the pro-am or in port race?

Thank god its a SILENT disco eh?! Everyone will be able to agree it was a good night! Nice novelty idea - hope it works out well for all organising it