Sky Fest - March 13th 2010

StayDown

Anyone Going?

http://www.stpatricksfestival.ie/cms/events_skyfest.html

Looks like it could be good.

Liam Byrne

Should be good.

But how do you "curate" a soundtrack ?

StayDown

Liam Byrne wrote: »

Should be good.

But how do you "curate" a soundtrack ?

I asked myself that question aswell

RonMexico

Curate can mean to select or organize. So Jenny Green did that with songs to create a soundtrack.

georgem25

Should be a good evening. Looking forward to it!

Stan the man

StayDown wrote: »

Anyone Going?

http://www.stpatricksfestival.ie/cms/events_skyfest.html

Looks like it could be good.

I'm going for sure and I'm taking a camera. :eek::D

cyberspi

would love to bring the smallies to this but am afraid it might be a bit cold or possibly wet for them. anyone got a suggestion of a place to go where you'd be able to park up and still see the fireworks?

tierney2

What would be a good pub to watch it from? Clem Smiths?

sioda

Claws would be a good place to watch it i'd say

Icky Thump

cyberspi wrote: »

would love to bring the smallies to this but am afraid it might be a bit cold or possibly wet for them. anyone got a suggestion of a place to go where you'd be able to park up and still see the fireworks?

its been sunny the l;ast couple of days. in fact not 1 cloud in the sky:D

here the forecast for you. itll be cloudy but more a less the same as today. very small chance of rain.
http://www.weather-forecast.com/locations/Limerick/forecasts/latest
http://weather.ie.msn.com/tenday.aspx?wealocations=wc:EIXX0026
http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/2557
http://www.weatheronline.ie/Ireland/Limerick/Day5to8.htm
http://www.holiday-weather.com/limerick/five-day-forecast.html

im satrting to think the weather forecasts are just made up. they dont even have a way of testing it. they just sit round the office and spout numbers:D

Raiser

Liam Byrne wrote: »

Should be good.

But how do you "curate" a soundtrack ?

Well we had a Curate in our Parish - so maybe it means that the music touches you in intrusive and unwanted ways?

- Only joking, looking forward to this - hopefully it will all go well

cyberspi

thanks icky Thump, but its been freezing every night so I'm hesitant about bringing out the 1yr old at bedtime, might just have stay at home with her and get other half to bring the older one..

CCSL

Looks like there will a really big display judging from the number of launchers already setup outside city hall. I was talking to one of the Riggers and he said that there were still 2 truckload due to arrive at the staging area!

Dont miss this one we probably wont see a show this big for quite a while!
:cool:




More photos up on My Blog - Skyfest Limerick

StayDown

nice investigative photos CCSL

that looks like a hell of alot of fireworks :eek:

RonMexico

I hope Jenny Greene included Song for Willie O'Dea by the Rubberbandits in the soundtrack

clarelad

anyone know what time the fireworks kick off at? should be good

StayDown

clarelad wrote: »

anyone know what time the fireworks kick off at? should be good

http://www.stpatricksfestival.ie/cms/events_skyfest.html

CCSL

They ran through the final checks last night. The Castle will also be light up tonight. Today they ran the speakers and amps with remote connections to each of the bridges. Lots of wattage out there!!
Its gonna be loud!! - Big Screen setup at the potato market and the stage is at Arthurs Quay. They are setup for big crowds and even have portaloos on hand!!









I love my 300MM Lens!!

See you there!! :cool:

Aidric

It has the potential to be spectacular, looking fwd to it actually.

RonMexico

4-5 fireworks launched in the past minute Whats that all about. It is not supposed to start until 7.30pm

whatdoicare

Wow, just watching it on telly and Limerick is really looking fantastic! Very proud!

445279.ie

Must have been giving out free green hats

sineadgalway

just watched it from apartment roof, pretty spectacular.....good to have something positive for a change

RonMexico

Bit underwhelming compared to previous years. I am sure it was great to be standing near King John Castle alright but I was watched the first 5 minutes on TV and had to turn it off. All that background imagery overlapping the fireworks was doing my head in. Went outside and had a great view of the city from a distance. Looked much better but I thought it would be 20minutes at least. 15 minutes is better than nothing I suppose but I think it looked better when they had it in Dublin. Glad to see something like this coming to Limerick all the same.

Skuxx

RonMexico wrote: »

I was watched the first 5 minutes on TV and had to turn it off. All that background imagery overlapping the fireworks was doing my head in.

Have to agree there, it was a fcuking disaster the way it was shown on television!!!

Dumdum McCarthy

RonMexico wrote: »

Bit underwhelming compared to previous years. I am sure it was great to be standing near King John Castle alright but I was watched the first 5 minutes on TV and had to turn it off. All that background imagery overlapping the fireworks was doing my head in. Went outside and had a great view of the city from a distance. Looked much better but I thought it would be 20minutes at least. 15 minutes is better than nothing I suppose but I think it looked better when they had it in Dublin. Glad to see something like this coming to Limerick all the same.

I too tryed to watch it on tv like Ron said the over-lapping of Irish mountains and sea cliffs was way too over powering.
Looked awful when they did that,but when they showed the castle and fireworks on there own looked great. Pity they wrecked the tv show by adding all that backround crap,it was hard to even see the kids in the crowd that the cameras were showing.So i hope people made it to the real thing because it would have been great,well done limerick. RTE let us down once again.

Mc Love

Saw it on my way in to work from Raheen to Castletroy - looked amazing!!

RonMexico

Just had a look at previous years shows on youtube and there is none of that smaltzy $hite overlapping the fireworks. Nice one RTE you shower of clowns.

I hope everyone that went in to see the fireworks enjoyed them.

MissHoneyBun

Just back from it, was great! And a lovely atmosphere around tonight as a result.

lasno

Yes, was a great show. Glad I went along to see it.

Aidric

It was worth seeing though I wouldn't be going over the top in praising it.

Mc Love

Lad I work with was over half hour late because he couldnt get past the traffic and restrictions put in place because of it

shoppergal

Went in to see it, thought it was great. As said above there was a nice atmosphere around as well which was great.

Lobsterlady

I thought it was excellent. A great free nights entertainment for me and the kids. Watched it just opposite King John's Castle, by the Curraghgower Pub (had my plastic glass of vino tinto in hand!). My kids were amazed by it, as was I. I thought it was well organised, lots of families out and about enjoying it. We need more of this!:D

CCSL

More over on My site
:cool:

MissHoneyBun

Wow, they're stunning CCSL. You take a good shot.

missyfirefly

Couldn't go cos I'm sick but RTE made an awful dogs dinner of the coverage.

Why they couldn't just keep the camera pointed at the fireworks without any overlapping images.

The programme looked like it was produced by an amature!

I've been at this event for the last few years and I'm sure those who were there would've had a ball! I love the pix also folks, keep posting them!

electron

great photos.

Builderfromhell

Brilliant photos there.

supermommy

The fireworks were lovely!
The traffic was not so lovely!
The tv coverage looked weird from what I saw...it was good to see people out with their families.

The pics above are great

phog

Here's a few of mine.

Van Occupanther

Watched it from my front garden, looked good but the pics from town look amazing. Good to see something positive here. As for it not being as impressive when it was in Dublin, I'd have to agree but then I assume they don't have the same budget as before.

CCSL

Thanks for all the nice comments!!:D

phog

445279.ie

Fabulous pictures guys, thanks

Much better than the sh*te on rte :mad:

Kess73

CCSL and Phog, some great shots there guys. Both of you really captured some great images of a good evening.


A load of kudos has to go to the National Lottery for bringing this event to Limerick and for splashing the cash to make it happen.

Shannon Development deserve a shout as well for the face painters, jugglers and bands beforehand.

And a shout out to 2FM for the music played during the fireworks.

Liam Byrne

Superb evening, and kudos to all involved!

I was wary of going because I didn't fancy getting stuck in major traffic on a gamble of a damp squib, but I'm damn glad that I went!

Great photos too, lads/lassies!

TEMPLAR KNIGHT

i was down by the old dunnes, was class very enjoyable i must say

phog

I'm with Kess on this a big thank you to all involved, the cost must have been phenomenal, they have been setting it up since mid-week, the fireworks and lighting must have cost a bomb (pardon the pun) and then the stewarding, street cleaners, street entertainment, search & rescue, and so on, a great night and Limerick looked well.

Thank You to all the agencies and National Lottery for a great night.

JerryHandbag

Had a nice spot by the Curraghgower pub, great night and good to have something positive about Limerick. Well done to all involved.

neo2010

Does anybody else think that the castle looks spectacular with the lights, really adds a pleasant image to the city during the night. They really should be kept and installed there.:)