Charleville Castle?

challengemaster

When's the next Charleville meet? It's about time we had one

Was November last year the last one was, (going by my pics upload date) - And I'd like to get atleast 1 more meet before I'm(and a few others here) are away due to LC prep..

PWEASE?

Pigwidgeon

i'd be definately intereested in going to something like this!

elven

yes please yes please yes please yes please

melekalikimaka

ye twas banterful, i liked the big fire....

sasar

I would love to join.

kjt

I'd be interested... preferably a Sunday?

smelltheglove

ooooh scary. I'd love to but I'm a bit of a wuss and would probably end up clung to someone if it was too dark. I still sleep with the light on.

Any interest in a day trip - as in sun light:o

Nah didn't think so.

kjt

smelltheglove wrote: »

ooooh scary. I'd love to but I'm a bit of a wuss and would probably end up clung to someone if it was too dark. I still sleep with the light on.

Any interest in a day trip - as in sun light:o

Nah didn't think so.

Haha, it wouldn't be that bad. You could always hang outside and take pix of the Castle and surrounds.

Day trip also sounds like a fun idea, I'm sure there'll be one organized in time

smelltheglove

Lol, I'm afraid of my own shadow! I had a haunted house once which makes it worse.

Any more wusses want a day trip?

kensutz

October maybe second weekend

Calina

I think if someone wants to take on the organising of this, they should consider PMing 6th as I believe he was the original link to the relevant authorities in Charleville Castle. Last year's trip was iirc organised by Sebzy and he doesn't post here very often lately. Dates are dependant on what the people at Charleville Castle can accommodate.

Maybe someone could take it on board? I can't as I am absolutely up to my chin in extraneous activities right now.

MartMax

i'm definitly interested. let's do this!

Boards Most Haunted!

AnCatDubh

oh yeah - could be tempted to this. For me, not during September but thereafter it could be a goer. I'd chance either day or night (not that i fully understand the implication - ah ignorance is bliss).

How'd it work last time around? Guided tour. Or meet at predetermined time, set off and wander about until finishing predetermined time?

Sounds like a good trip to be had.

nilhg

Count me in too, as long as itson sometime about late Oct or Nov.

My first trip there was a great experience.

whyulittle

Shouldn't one of the many mods more this to the dedicated expeditions forum? It's not all bans and infractions you know!

challengemaster

Well seeing as I posted the thread, I might be able to "take-charge" - I've got a few contacts alright.. I'll see what strings I can pull


I'll need dates though, people..

GIEF DATES PL0X :):pac:

GristlyEnd

Yes please. One of my favourite places. I have a few ideas I want to try out as well.

challengemaster

DarrenG wrote: »

Yes please. One of my favourite places. I have a few ideas I want to try out as well.

then say when you're free for it..

nilhg

challengemaster wrote: »

then say when you're free for it..

Pointless until we know when the castle is available.

Though, if possible, could you steer clear of the bank holiday weekend.

elven

I think Seb would still be the best person to make initial contact with, even though he doesn't post much he'd prolly still go.

Even if we look at the whole of October just now maybe and narrow it down after we find out the availability?

For those who haven't been, it usually consists of:

Arriving at the castle on saturday for about 11ish and gathering to sign those forms that say it's not their fault if we die, and hand over the money for the trip, and get a bit of a health and safety talk. Then there's a tour to get your bearings, dump your bag on a spot in the living room to bagsy your bed, then there's lots of pitchertakin, thens ome people prolly go into Tullamore to get sausages and rolls for dinner, and some people collect wood for the fire, and then there's lots of milling about, more pitchertakin, a bit of food, upstairs to watch a dvd in front of the fire, some brave souls may head outside to do some night shots, bit of sleep, then up on sunday for a bit more shooting and head home whenever you feel like it. People come down for a day trip for saturday only too.

I think this is a good time to start digging out the pics from last year

bovril

Deffo on for this alright too but October could be a problem with Birthdays, hens and a wedding (none of which are mine!!!) but I'll wait and see what date is available.

Sebzy

Well I never left just watching for afar.

Have been talking to the castle quite a few times about this and their up for it again.

Just have to set a date.

October the 18th and 19th ?

Calina

I actually think that that weekend suits me at the moment.

bovril

DO IT. It's a miracle, I am free that weekend in October :pac:. The only weekend I am free in October.

Tactical

Charleville as in Charleville, Co. Cork?

Sebzy

Tactical wrote: »

Charleville as in Charleville, Co. Cork?

No Offaly
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleville_Forest_Castle

Calina

Tactical wrote: »

Charleville as in Charleville, Co. Cork?

It's a bit bereft of castles down there. The nearest I can think of are Milford and Kanturk and they are both in ruins.

Tactical

Thanks.

I just done a web search myself but you beat me to it.

Sebzy

Ok

Provisionally October the 18th and 19th is our weekend

- Need to get numbers of people who can make it.
- Confirmation from the castle (Booking)


Will be the same deal as previous years

Tactical

Calina wrote: »

It's a bit bereft of castles down there. The nearest I can think of are Milford and Kanturk and they are both in ruins.

Lovely

Thanks for the info. Will see about checking out these locations. Its something I've never photographed before and would be interested in seeing how I'd get on and what I'd learn.

Oh to have the time to undertake all such projects......

Best of luck to all going on this trip. I won't be making it unfortunately.

challengemaster

Sebzy wrote: »

Ok

Provisionally October the 18th and 19th is our weekend

- Need to get numbers of people who can make it.
- Confirmation from the castle (Booking)


Will be the same deal as previous years

Seb, you're awesome.

bovril

Thanks Seb, if it is the 18th and 19th I am 100% definate.

nilhg

I'm in too, might have to just make it a day trip, will know more later.

kensutz

Nice one Seb, I'm in.

Fajitas!

I'm in!

kjt

I'm in!

Fajitas!

To add to my above post... That weekend would suit me down to the ground.

thebaz

i'd like to go too , , but as always my schedule is up in the air , till last minute ,
what would the cost be ?

trishw78

I'm in too I like the idea of night shots. fingers crossed for a good weekend

GristlyEnd

Yes I'm in on those dates.

AnCatDubh

18/19 of Oct may be fine here too.

Can someone point me to what the format of the last one was? Is it the 18th or 19th or a stay over, cost(s) associated with it etc..

Thanks.

elven

I did a quick run down earlier on the format of the weekend - can stay over saturday night or just come down for the day on saturday. Wouldn't be much point coming down for the Sunday day only because everyone leaves fairly early on... can't remember just how much we paid though.

Rojo

I'm 90% sure that I'll be in on this.

Sebzy

Ok so far we have the following people.

Rojo
elven
AnCatDubh
DarrenG
trishw78
thebaz
Fajitas!
kjt
kensutz
nilhg
bovril
challengemaster

Will have a limit on how many can make it which will be around 15

The donation last year was EUR20 but will have to clear that with the castle.

if and when the castle confirm the date I will create an official Charleville Castle trip post to sort out all the fine details.

Bui

You can count myself and mloc in if there's still room?.....

latchiko

Sounds great. Can you add me to the list too!

MartMax

Pimp me in too!

Gonzovision

Myself and the fiance were going to go down in Oct, so count the 2 of us in.

challengemaster

kateos2 wrote: »

i'd be definately intereested in going to something like this!

Sebzy wrote: »

Ok so far we have the following people.

Rojo
elven
AnCatDubh
DarrenG
trishw78
thebaz
Fajitas!
kjt
kensutz
nilhg
bovril
challengemaster

Will have a limit on how many can make it which will be around 15

The donation last year was EUR20 but will have to clear that with the castle.

if and when the castle confirm the date I will create an official Charleville Castle trip post to sort out all the fine details.

*cough* :pac:

Sebzy

ok just made up the list in order of first in first served.

Calina
bovril
challengemaster
nilhg
kensutz
Fajitas!
kjt
thebaz
trishw78
DarrenG
AnCatDubh
elven
Rojo
Bui
mloc

latchiko
mart_max
gonzovision + ????


Thats 19 people in total so will have to double check numbers with the castle after we get the booking.

Will post back when I know.

Dundhoone

I'll take a spot if someone drops out, if you are already oversubscribed.

Cheers!