Boards Meet - Paddys Day Dublin

Sebzy

Here's the events schedule

Sure to see a everyone at the festival again will sort out a time and place a bit closer to the day. Might try getting up early again to catch the setup.


FULL PROGRAMME OF ST. PATRICK'S FESTIVAL 2008

Thursday 13th March

Event: Opening Ceremony

The Festival will open with an opening ceremony officiated by the Lord Major of Dublin

Further information:
www.stpatricksfestival.ie

Friday 14th March

Event: Film at the Festival screening ONCE
Venue: Cineworld Cinemas, Parnell Street

Filmbase, in association with Cineworld Cinemas and Samson Films, is delighted to present a special free screening of the Oscar® nominated Irish feature Once followed by a post-show talk with the filmmakers.

Further information:
7.00pm, FREE Event
Booking: see www.filmbase.ie for more details

Friday 14th March

Event: Christ Church Cathedral Choir Concert
Venue: Christ Church Cathedral

An intimate evening of Choral music in the stunning surroundings of one of Ireland's most revered mediaeval cathedrals.

Further information:
7.00pm, Tickets €24 / €18.50 concession
Booking: 01 8721122 or www.ctb.ie, No booking fees apply

Friday 14th March
Event: St. Patrick's Festival Comedy Circus
Venue: Tripod

Dave McSavage, the one-of-a-kind guitar wielding street comic hosts this unique comic gathering for the festival. McSavage is a popular street performer in Dublin and the comic genius behind the Ha'penny Laughs comedy night. Joining McSavage on the night is Joe Rooney, Pat McDonnell (Fr. Eoin McLove) and John Colleary, plus special guests. Expect the unexpected!

Further information:
8pm, Tickets €25.00 (including booking fee)
www.tripod.ie

Friday 14th & Saturday 15th March
Event: Pearl @ Docklands
Location: Dublin Docklands

St. Patrick's Festival and Dublin Docklands presents the Irish premiere of Pearl by the world renowned street theatre company Plasticiens Volants (France). This is an outdoor spectacle for a family audience. Giant inflated puppets will take over the dramatic surroundings of Georges Dock to tell this enchanting story of the precarious journey of a precious pearl. Audiences will be immersed in an extraordinary underwater world of flying fish, 'joker' squids, bewitched jellyfish and a scary sea snake. An extraordinary aerial aquarium on a city scale which is not to be missed.

Further information:
7.30pm, Ticketed Free Event
www.stpatricksfestival.ie

Saturday 15th March
Event: The Denny Treasure Hunt
Locations: Dublin City Centre

The Denny Treasure Hunt is a fun-filled free event for all ages, providing a unique opportunity to explore and rediscover the city of Dublin. Participants can investigate hidden haunts and gain free entry to prestigious cultural centres. Get out your mermaid, pirate and underwater themed costumes and compete for spot prizes along the way. The swiftest, smartest and sassiest swashbucklers are in with a chance to win.

Further information:
Free Team Event
Registration: 10.00am - 1.00pm in City Hall
Finish: 5.00pm
Pre-register on www.stpatricksfestival.ie

Saturday 15th March
Event: National Lottery Skyfest
Location: Rock of Cashel

Skyfest at Cashel: In association with The National Lottery and St. Patrick's Festival will be a truly spectacular event on the site of the iconic Rock of Cashel, Co. Tipperary. This spectacular pyrotechnic, lighting, and musical gathering is designed to celebrate the spirit of The St. Patrick's Festival and the work of The National Lottery, at the majestic backdrop of the Rock of Cashel.

Further information:
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Tickets available from 3rd March through www.stpatricksfestival.ie

Sunday 16th March
Event: Denny Big Day Out
Location: Merrion Square

Bring the whole family to the heart of Georgian Dublin for one of the festival's most popular events. Merrion Square will be transformed into an oversized playground for adults and kids. Check out the Family Fun Zone, Art Pod, Storytelling Buses, Cultural Zone, Street and Urban zone with skaters and international hip hop. The Fanfare Zone presents international street performance and European street bands. Lots to do from tots to teens and it's all for free!

Further information:
Free Event
12 Noon - 6.00pm

Monday 17th March
Event: St. Patrick's Festival Parade
Location: City Centre Parade Route

The biggest and best in the world! For over two hours you will be entertained by a breathtaking display of creative talent as the Parade weaves through the city centre. Irish street theatre companies, ceremonial groups and international marching bands will create an exciting carnival atmosphere.

Further information:
Grandstand seats available online, Tickets €60.00, No booking fees apply

Monday 17th March
Event: Arts Council Céilí Mór
Location: Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2

Thousands of people will be kicking up their feet to the infectious sound of the Matt Cunningham Céilí Band playing with Seamus Begley. They will be joined by the sean-nós dancers Chlann Uí Chuinneagáin (The Cunningham family) from Galway. Dáithí Ó Sé will be MC / Fear a'Tí for the day at this, the largest outdoor Irish music and dance event in the world. Bainnígi taitneamh as ceol agus coísir ag an g Céilí mór!

Further information:
Free Event, 2.30pm - 5.30pm

Monday 17th March
Event: Kila in Concert
Venue: The ******* Theatre

One of Irelands most innovative bands, their diverse line-up (the seven-piece play a variety of instruments including whistles, fiddles, pipes as well as brass and woodwind) fuses Traditional Irish with an eclectic blend of World music influences. Expect a high-octane Trad group performance infused with a world music sound!

Further information:
7.30pm, Tickets from €36.00 - €38.00
www.ticketmaster.ie

Monday 17th March
Event: Mary Black: Celebrating 25 Years
Venue: The National Concert Hall

An intimate musical gathering with one of Irelands most celebrated artists - legendary Irish vocalist Mary Black and her Band bring St. Patrick's Festival 2008 to a close with a special concert that covers her 25 years as one of the finest female vocalists in the world.

Further information:
8.00pm, Tickets from €20.00 - €45.00
Booking: 01 4170000 or www.nch.ie


Events through-out the Festival

Thursday 13th - Monday 17th March
Event: Festival Funfair
Location: Merrion Square

Ever-popular, the festival funfair returns: chills, thrills and near-spills guaranteed!

Further information:
Free entry & ride tickets from €1.50
www.stpatricksfestival.ie

Thursday 13th - Monday 17th March
Event: GaelSpraoi
Locations: Dublin City Centre

GaelSpraoi is an exciting series of events available through-out the festival promoting the use of the Irish language amongst visitors and residents in fun and novel settings. Participants will follow an informal itinerary of workshops, tours, gigs, and film suitable for all ages. All levels of language competency welcome! Ceol, craic agus eachtraÍ eagsula as Gaeilge! Full programme details on www.stpatricksfestival.ie

Friday 14th - Sunday 16th March
Event: Baby Rave
Location: SS Michael & John, Temple Bar

The music and dance sensation for babies comes to Dublin. Venue, SS Michael and John will be transformed to provide an ambient setting, complete with DJ, lighting, projections and sensory floor coverings. Dance facilitators will also be on hand to assist parents and children in an exploration of movement and rhythm. This is guaranteed to be a fun interactive experience for babies and parents alike. Don't miss out the opportunity to see your baby raving!! Age 0-4 years.

www.myspace.com/belfastbabyrave

Further information:
Show details -

* Fri 14th - 2 shows - 11am / 2pm
* Sat 15th - 4 shows - 11am / 12.30pm / 2pm / 3.30pm
* Sun 16th - 3 shows - 11am / 12.30pm / 2pm

Tickets €8.50 and required for both parent and child
Tel. 01 8721122 or Visit www.ctb.ie

mdebets

Count me in for the parade on Monday.

Do you know if there is a Skyfest fireworks in Dublin this year? Your list shows only one in Cashel.

gandalf

Oh must try and make this....

Sebzy

mdebets wrote: »

Count me in for the parade on Monday.

Do you know if there is a Skyfest fireworks in Dublin this year? Your list shows only one in Cashel.

There will be some fireworks but not many.


Not going to Cashel to see them anyway.

mdebets

I'm just digging up this old threat.
So who is going to the parade next Monday?

Fajitas!

It's next Monday?

Hmmm, I'll have to see what the story is. Paddy's day just makes me think of not enough going on in the city, and too many drunken louts on the street...

Roen

Will be in Dublin on Sat.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

I can do this if it's early. Have to put in a few hours work in the afternoon (two extra holidays were on offer for hours work). Will wait and see what the weather's like

robinph

In all the time I've been in Ireland I have so far managed to avoid heading in to see the sillyness in town on Paddys day. But I suppose I should go in to see it once at least and if it means that I get to practice with my new toy camera then that is a good excuse.

mdebets

So, how about doing it like last year.
Meet-up at around 9:30/10:00, go for breakfast and then have some time to shoot the set-up, before the parade starts.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

Methinks we'd have missed most of it by then. Not used to heading in for the parade - what time does it ormally kick off at? What tme do we need to be there to get good vantage points?

robinph

Starting at 12 from Parnell Square aparently. No idea what the route might be though from that page.

mdebets

The map is here.
It starts at 12:00 goes down Parnell Square, O'Connell Street, Dame Street, to Christ Church and then towards St. Patrick's Cathedral

Fajitas!

I might you lot for breakfast... I think I'll end up heading off to shoot some... erm... lifestyle photographs... at a party after though...

Sebzy

Ok well lets meet at 9:30 then outside the Garden of remembrance just off Parnell square.
Google maps
PM me your mobile if your unsure who to look for.

stcstc

i might try make this if i can

DeVore

9:30?! um...

DeV.

Fajitas!

Sebzy wrote: »

if your unsure who to look for.

Tbh, we're not gonna be that hard to miss...

Sebzy

Fajitas! wrote: »

Tbh, we're not gonna be that hard to miss...

yea you would think that last year 2 people in the same area were so unsure they just walked right past.

robinph

Fajitas! wrote: »

Tbh, we're not gonna be that hard to miss...

Something like this I'm guessing?

Fionn

i'll be clicking in Cashel _ if anyones there and sees me say 'hello'

if possible i'll try and get some shots of the fireworks - although the camera kit could be stowed by then

Fajitas!

We'll hang a 70-200 2.8 IS L somewhere.

That worked a treat at the last meetup

leinsterman

May pop in with Camera in hand ... I'll keep an eye out for you ...

Sebzy

just looked up the forecast and it's going to be bright/sunny/dry and windy.

Apart from the wind it should be nearly perfect.

Anyone headning in for breakfast and the whole setup stage see you at 9:30 outside the garden of remembrance.

robinph

Assuming that I've interpreted the bus timetables correctly I plan to be there.

gandalf

Will be there, just need to suss out where to park the car as I have to be out in Howth for around 2pm.

elven

I suspect I won't be up in time for breakfast then, at this rate...

leinsterman

elven wrote: »

I suspect I won't be up in time for breakfast then, at this rate...

Breaktfast ???

After our little session with Fajitas last night I didn't even make lunch!!!


Sorry I missed it all ... hope it was a good day ...

Fionn

hmmm elven's post is time stamped 04:53, leinsterman missed the breakfast call, no sign of Fajitas!

so what exactly was going on yesterday, eh???

were we wetting the shamrock early? :rolleyes:

Calina

I bet it was a Guy Gowan DVD watching session.

leinsterman

Calina wrote: »

I bet it was a Guy Gowan DVD watching session.

You know us too well !!!

Calina

leinsterman wrote: »

You know us too well !!!

beers and pizzas then, was it?

leinsterman

Calina wrote: »

beers and pizzas then, was it?

... and photos!!

Not sure if we convinced Elven about Lightroom though ... we are trying to convert her...

Calina

Not currently convinced myself to be honest. I tried. I wanted to like it because it cost less than Photoshop and stuff...but push and shove and I preferred Photoshop. I may change my mind at some point in the future but for now...

leinsterman

Calina wrote: »

Not currently convinced myself to be honest. I tried. I wanted to like it because it cost less than Photoshop and stuff...but push and shove and I preferred Photoshop. I may change my mind at some point in the future but for now...

You need to play with it ... it is very good for most photographic processing needs ... excepting where you need to work on something local in an image ...

Calina

ACDSee Pro is as well and it's roughly half the price and its database is pretty decent, just my head isn't. Plus you can to some extent work on local stuff (although I never used that feature - went straight to PSE for various reasons) I guess a lot depends on what you're used to. I had been very tempetd by Lightroom if it did everything I needed in a way and cost less than half what Photoshop cost. Unfortunately, it just didn't cut it.

I think the issue boils down to "Have I reached the limit of the software I have?". I know I hit some of the limits of Photoshop Elements which is why I bought CS3 when I got the chance but I haven't hit the limits of ACDSee for now.

Paulw

Alone, Lightroom doesn't do it all. However, it is a brilliant package for what it does.

I find I'm using it more and more, especially when the image needs minimal processing.

Of course, for things like cloning, specific area adjustments, it just can't do it, so you need another application, like Photoshop CS2/3, Elements, GIMP or such. But, for batch adjustments, etc, it's brilliant, and certainly speeds up my processing.

When you just need to crop and adjust white balance or such, Lightroom is brilliant.

As for today, I'm disappointed I didn't get out to see anything ... damn jetlag.

gandalf

Good Day, when my 2GB card filled I bailed as I had a prior engagement in Howth.

Here is a pic of the likely lads that turned up.



Working on a few of the images at the mo.

stcstc

holy jesus

there were some sites at the parade you shot why the help you have to publish that!!!!

gandalf

Its a Reservoir Dogs thing (I like that shot!)

Uploading a couple more shots at the mo, will throw one or two here.

gandalf

A few more shots

PauloMN

First post here (and not part of the meet obviously) but rather than starting a new Paddy's Day thread, I thought I'd share some of my photos from today here. Enjoy!

http://pix.ie/clonee/album/320326

sasar

Some of my shots:

PopeBuckfastXVI

Really like that last one Sasar...

Here's my favourite from the day...

Oriel

gandalf wrote: »

NERDS!!!
Stooooooooory Bud?

Oriel

gandalf wrote: »

If you had a 400mm lens and cropped to the center of that...
Nice as it is though.

stcstc

well heres one from me. actually i went only wanting 1 shot. to go with my Lipf panel for april

this is the shot


he posed for me, then moved down and revved the engine around 2 feet from my ear, its still ringing

nilhg

I was at the parade yesterday, couldn't meet with the guys, was with company.
A few shots,











More here, for those interested

gandalf

Oriel wrote: »

If you had a 400mm lens and cropped to the center of that...
Nice as it is though.

Well I used the Nifty Fifty yesterday for most of my shots and tbh it was too slow on the autofocus, missed quite a few really good shots because of it coupled with my DoF fetish and having the lens wide open

Excellent captures there nilhg & sasar. stcstc love that biker shot, what an expression!

man1

nilhg wrote: »

I was at the parade yesterday, couldn't meet with the guys, was with company.
A few shots,











More here, for those interested

Love the last one.

Fajitas!

I'm just importing my photos now