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Portlaoise Pig Race - When?

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  • 22-06-2009 4:11pm
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    Sonic_exyouth
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    Hey.. when is the famed Portlaoise Pig race .. I know it's in August, but cannot seem to find the date for the event for this year.


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    sydthebeat
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    more importantly...


    ... why???

    ;)


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    moose112
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    Sonic_exyouth wrote: »
    Hey.. when is the famed Portlaoise Pig race .. I know it's in August, but cannot seem to find the date for the event for this year.


    Think you might be talking about the race that took place on the main street for the world fleabh last year.
    Unfortunately it not in Potlaoise this year:o


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    Sonic_exyouth
    Registered Users Posts: 538 ✭✭✭Sonic_exyouth


    moose112 wrote: »
    Think you might be talking about the race that took place on the main street for the world fleabh last year.
    Unfortunately it not in Potlaoise this year:o

    Possibly am.. actually probably am.. woman in the shop said it was on for the august bank holiday but wasn't sure of the dates .. thought I'd come here to ask..

    Alas.. hopes = dashed!


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    Sonic_exyouth
    Registered Users Posts: 538 ✭✭✭Sonic_exyouth


    Actually no .. credit to the woman..
    PIG RACE

    On Monday afternoon a Charity Pig Race will take place on the Main Street, Portlaoise. With full running commentary throughout the race and considerable betting taking place, this could be considered a serious event. A special green carpet will be laid to protect the little pigs trotters, and a vet will be on stand-by, just in case. The event will commence at 2.00pm and as well as providing great entertainment, two local charities will benefit substantially.

    http://www.magnetportlaoise.com/activities.php


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    moose112
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    :o who comes up with these ideas


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    Diamond007
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    Ye its August Bank holiday again.. It's already been on twice this year, for the Fleadh and the Comedy weekend..

    It's pretty funny, the pigs even wear little teddies on their backs as jockeys!:pac:


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    fona
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    Can Not Wait!!

    possibly the most awesome festival thing/idea I have heard of to date :D


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    budhabob
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    I was there, thought twas great craic.


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    adser53
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    I missed it :(

    Hope someone got some pics


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    Sonic_exyouth
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    Thought it was really good.
    The rain *just* held off too, which was nice.


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    Sonic_exyouth
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    Theres another one at holloween!


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