Charleville Castle meetup

rymus

As 6th pointed out in the meetup thread, we need to get numbers for folks interested in Charleville Castle, Co. Offaly. Leave your old John Hancock below and we'll get the ball rolling.

GristlyEnd

A big yes (provided it's not too scary!!)

mikeanywhere

Defo interested depending on date

trilo

DarrenG wrote:

A big yes (provided it's not too scary!!)

The scarier the better!!! :eek:

And i'm with mikeanywhere, it depends on the date.:)

440Hz

Depends on date but yeah im up for some scary castle stuff

Sebzy

Count me in

Dimy

If I can get a ride from Dublin and the date is alright, I'm in too. I love castles :rolleyes:

Morlar

I would be interested in checking that place out too and can offer a lift from the big schmoke too - I wont be staying over there though (if thats the plan).

colmranger

I'm a newbie but am interested in tagging along.

I live quite near and i know all of the site very well as i occasionally work within the whole estate.:)

6th

It doesnt need to be an over night as the sleeping situation is very minimal. There are trains from Hueston to Tullamore which is then a bout a 20minute walk to teh Castle - most of that walk is along the driveway of the castle, a narrow road with a 300 year old oak forest around it.

Theres a kitchen there and someone could always nip into town on a chipper run so you wont starve.

Price wise, its normaly something like 40/45 each for my group when we do an over night and you have to sign a form to get in because the place has alot of work going on and it can be a bit dangerous.

Any questions on this?

CraggyIslander

sounds excellent... i may yet make it to one of the meets If the date fits, count me in... oh and also would need to bum a ride from dub

Morlar

6th - there is parking at the castle right ? What dates are people looking at ? Just checked it on the map here and it looks easy enough to get to http://www.tullamoreonline.net/

Fajitas!

Yep, I'm up for it!

Any chance of a lift off someone?

I'm not sure if public transport knows about Tullamore...

6th

Lots of parking at the castle. Who's organising this so I can give the castle a nod and pass on numbers/email addresses?

Sebzy

6th wrote:

Lots of parking at the castle. Who's organising this so I can give the castle a nod and pass on numbers/email addresses?

Been in contact with the volunteer organiser she's a friend of a friend so will get full details on weekend.

6th

Terri? I have mailed her too but if you want to handle it thats grand. I'm checking out a group of my own going down end of january anyway.

Sebzy

Yep Terri she's dropping up on sunday and was going to get all the details from her in person and find out what times/dates suits.

Hey if anyone else wants to organise this please do.

Seb.

6th

Looks like you are stuck with it Seb.

rymus

yup.. the most dangerous thing you can do around here is make a suggestion or hint at taking on a responsibility. It's your baby now baby.

Sebzy

I dont mind been meaning to head down for some serious shots for quite some months now.

Seb.

6th

The next castle I have for you guys is a nice one in the Meath/ Cavan area .. .right on a massive lake!

Fajitas!

Excellent!

So...We are all up for staying over there yeah?

mikeanywhere

6th wrote:

The next castle I have for you guys is a nice one in the Meath/ Cavan area .. .right on a massive lake!

The scarier the better


BOOO

Are there any haunted places in this country??

6th

I'll give you guys one at a time

Sebzy

Ok guys/gals lets see what dates would suit. Can you mark the below dates that you can make it and reply to this post.

These are all weekends

Dec 1st-3rd
Dec 8th-10th
Dec 15th-17th
Dec 22nd-24th(X-Mas Eve)

Jan 12th-14th
Jan 19th-21st

This is just to get a rough idea who can make it when I know there is usualy a lot on over next few weeks such as XMas partys and family so don't be scared to shout out for the jan dates.


Seb.

rymus

id say either of the two dates in Jan for me anyway

mikeanywhere

rymus wrote:

id say either of the two dates in Jan for me anyway

Looks like its going that way for me too!!

leinsterman

Count me in and lets please settle on a date quickly ... I got some other stuff to plan ...

I can only do the Jan dates ...

Fajitas! .. I'm driving ... you can co-pilot ... now all we need is two stewardesses ...

... two additional seats available in my car ... all you got to do is get yourself to Kilmainham on the day of departure...

sineadw

I'm (kind of) in Kilmainham, and would love to tag along. Could only do Jan dates though, and not overnight. And only if you don't mind a total newbie...

melekalikimaka

i could do jan also, over night might be an issue... something bout sleeping over with peeps from the net stigma i JUST can't shake

leinsterman

sineadw wrote:

I'm (kind of) in Kilmainham, and would love to tag along. Could only do Jan dates though, and not overnight. And only if you don't mind a total newbie...

I'm a relative newbie myself ... they're not as elitest as they sound in this forum ... quite a welcoming bunch really ... not sure if Fajitas is taking a lift but assuming he is then you are welcome to take a space ... but you may need to find your own way back coz I'd like to stay over ... depends on the sleeping sleeping arrangements .. I prefer to do me kippin in a bed ...

Xios

It's finally taking shape, i'm up for it, maybe the 1-3rd of dec or the january dates. Also i'd need a lift, leinsterman, Can i snatch up a lift?

leinsterman

Xios wrote:

It's finally taking shape, i'm up for it, maybe the 1-3rd of dec or the january dates. Also i'd need a lift, leinsterman, Can i snatch up a lift?

yep ... last space is yours ...

sineadw

Got a mate in Laois will probably come fish me out. I have to have a warm bed and a kettle. You never know though.

Don't make me a definite, but a probable. And nice one! Thanks

leinsterman wrote:

I'm a relative newbie myself ... they're not as elitest as they sound in this forum ... quite a welcoming bunch really ... not sure if Fajitas is taking a lift but assuming he is then you are welcome to take a space ... but you may need to find your own way back coz I'd like to stay over ... depends on the sleeping sleeping arrangements .. I prefer to do me kippin in a bed ...

Fajitas!

Jan is perfect for me. It avoids my assesments and being in France.

I'll take you up on that lift Leinsterman.

Beds?

Psssh, A jacket as a duvet and jumper as a pillow'll do us grand

mikeanywhere

Fajitas! wrote:

JA jacket as a duvet and jumper as a pillow'll do us grand

Posh get!!

When I was in the war, all we had ............

Greysoul

If I can get a lift from Neilstown and a place to stay, would love to come along.

Fajitas!

mikeanywhere wrote:

Posh get!!

When I was in the war, all we had ............

Ah yer from Galway, that's all ye still have

CraggyIslander

The first january date mentioned sounds good, I'll need to bum a ride though... leinsterman, how big is the boot of yer car :eek:

6th

[plug]Of course for those that can't make this but have a genuine interest in Ghosties & Ghoulies there is always places on the trips I do with the Paranormal Forum - next one should be January 27th[/plug]

6th

Seriously guys the train from heuston takes and hour - quicker than a car in my experience!

CraggyIslander

6th ur right, just checked for the 13th and there's actually plenty trains going on the day.. early ones too

mikeanywhere

Fajitas! wrote:

Ah yer from Galway, that's all ye still have

HAHAHAHA

trilo

Poo
The one thing i was really really exited about going to and i can't go.

leinsterman

6th wrote:

Seriously guys the train from heuston takes and hour - quicker than a car in my experience!

This may be true but I'd still rather drive than be tied to the schedules and wonderful service of Irish Rail ... besides ... I aint carrying a pile of camera gear, overnight bag, sleeping gear, tripods etc on a crowded Friday evening train from Heuston ... or is the plan to travel Sat ? ... even then ... no way ...

Fred C.Dobbs wrote:

The first january date mentioned sounds good, I'll need to bum a ride though... leinsterman, how big is the boot of yer car

Well ... it is a good size sports coupe with plenty of room in the back but only two seatbelts and bucket seats, the boot is enormous ... but it will be full of all our gear ... sorry ... I think it is full with Fajitas!, Xios and sineadw at the moment ... if anyone drops out then I'll put you first on the wait list ... unless of course it is me!!!

Fajitas!

Shotgun!

leinsterman

Fajitas! wrote:

Shotgun!

... yours ...

skye

Hi all - ain't been around in a while but would deffo want in on this one. Jan dates would suit me best - probably drive over and back on the Saturday only. Will be going from Wicklow town and could offer a ride to anyone interested in the day trip.

Sebzy

Ok great It looks like this will be a Jan date then. Will meet with the castle rep on sunday and sort it all out.

Sebzy

Ok just trying to get a rough number here
We have 11 in total anyone else?

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skye
leinsterman
Fajitas!
mikeanywhere
melekalikimaka
Fred C. Dobbs
rymus
sebzy
sineadw
Xios
Greysoul

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Morlar

Sebzy wrote:

Ok just trying to get a rough number here
We have 11 in total anyone else?

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skye
leinsterman
Fajitas!
mikeanywhere
melekalikimaka
Fred C. Dobbs
rymus
sebzy
sineadw
Xios
Greysoul

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I am into going too - I will be driving down and back on the same day though. Anyone wants a lift I can collect them at the square on the day - let me know by pm if ya do.