Cranberries to perform in Thomond Park for 2010 Special Olympics Ireland Games Openin

cee_jay

Special Olympics Ireland today revealed the line up for the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Special Olympics Ireland Games, which will take place in Thomond Park Stadium, Limerick on Wednesday 9th June.

http://www.limerickpost.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1712:cranberries-to-perform-in-thomond-park-for-2010-special-olympics-ireland-games-opening-ceremony-&catid=33:entertaiment&Itemid=33

Stab*City

Cranberries are so 90's:pac::pac::pac::pac::pac:

TestTransmission

Like what,2 songs?

krudler

Note to self, avoid Thomond Park area that night in case I hear some of their awful warbling

Stab*City

krudler wrote: »

Note to self, avoid Thomond Park area that night in case I hear some of their awful warbling

No i gotta hear that daffodils song... "and the daffodils look lovely today"

(puke... vomit)

Raiser

Oh... do they have to? Do they have to? Do they have to?

Itsdacraic

Nice to see everyone so positive.

Cranberries to perform in Thomond Park for 2010 Special Olympics Ireland Games Openin

I've highlighted the important bit.

syklops

I 'discovered' them a few months ago and there are a few songs that I think are terrific. I am seeing them in August and cant wait. Why are you all so negative?

munstergirl

They are some really good songs, but when they are played on the radio 50 million times its like ARGH . . .
Also all there songs started to sound the same.
Worldwide success think they are the only limerick band that can say that.
Still wouldn't go see them too depressing.

seachto7

how many million have they sold? I say fair play to them, even though I'm not a fan. They still live around here too.

Stab*City

seachto7 wrote: »

They still live around here too.

Not that you'd notice.

krudler

Itsdacraic wrote: »

Nice to see everyone so positive.



I've highlighted the important bit.

If Daniel O'Donnell was performing for the Special Olympics it'd still be sh1t. The event itself is good, the band are horrible.

Kess73

Don't care much for their music beyond a few songs, but they are local people who did well through their obvious talent, and they are helping to highlight something that creates lifelong memories for some people, so it is all good in my eyes.

seachto7

you would see them around town, and wouldn't know they are millionaires, or have sold millions around the world as opposed to lots of the usual wannabe twats you see in the local papers every week posin...
I wouldn't be a fan as I said, but people love to knock them in limerick it seems. If U2 played people would be complaining about it as well.
Maybe we should get the Munster rugby team up to sing a number, seeing as everyone seems to think the sun shines out of their ars*s these days.
The Cranberries are local, did well, would be a good representation of Limerick (other than team Munster for a change....), seem to be alright, as I know lots of people who have worked with them, recorded with them, had albums produced by them and so on....

Limerick_Lass

Same story... Irish Begrudgery!
Upcoming Limerick band The Supermodel Twins and others are also playing... Think it will be a good event.

Paulegend

considering in the other thread everyone wanted them to play:rolleyes:

panda100

Thats great news,Im mega excited about the opening ceremony now!

Limerick_Lass

I know the gates open at 5pm for the opening ceremony but can someone tell me the times the various acts are on stage and when the actual ceremony takes place please?

TEMPLAR KNIGHT

starts at 7 i think, but some pre entertainment comes on at 6

dave 27

im supposed to be stewarding for it..but was never called back, the b!tches :mad:

applesock

any video's of the opening ceremony going around?family friend was carrying the torch would love to see it. Heading to Limerick on Friday cant wait.

Kess73

Could hear it from where I am in Dooradoyle. Hope all there had a great time.

Ms.Cosmo

Kess73 wrote: »

Hope all there had a great time.

Very good evening... Sound in the stadium wasn't that good though!!
Guessing it was all being blasted out rather than around!!
Still though, wouldn't complain about it!!!:)

Mc Love

applesock wrote: »

any video's of the opening ceremony going around?family friend was carrying the torch would love to see it. Heading to Limerick on Friday cant wait.

Here ya go:

http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=66310226&postcount=531

swim2

Some photos from last nights opening ceremony

Henry Ford III

How many song did the Cranberries play?

swim2

5 altogether, all of their old hits

Kess73

Ms.Cosmo wrote: »

Very good evening... Sound in the stadium wasn't that good though!!
Guessing it was all being blasted out rather than around!!
Still though, wouldn't complain about it!!!:)

Delighted to hear that. I hope any of the competing athletes that were present felt about ten foot tall, because those guys are the real stars for me. The special olympics being held in Limerick is one of the best things I have seen happen in Limerick.

swim2

The Swimmers are all doing fanastically well this morning. Great to see the event in Limerick and so many happy & proud athletes around the place:D

Mr. K

I was at the opening ceremony, it was really good. Such a positive event, with a great atmosphere. The athletes really seemed to enjoy it too.

It got chilly up in the stands towards the end though, wouldn't have minded standing next to the torch for a while!

Paulegend

dave 27 wrote: »

im supposed to be stewarding for it..but was never called back, the b!tches :mad:

maybe they tought you where too tall:D

CCSL

Why Pay to get in when you can watch for free!!!





More pics online - http://picasaweb.google.com/Munster.Images/SpecialOlympics2010LimerickOpening#
:cool:

gaf1983

applesock wrote: »

any video's of the opening ceremony going around?family friend was carrying the torch would love to see it. Heading to Limerick on Friday cant wait.

Here ya go:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faqvSv2yeME

CCSL

gaf1983 wrote: »

Here ya go:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faqvSv2yeME

If thats not him check out the gallery got some nice shots of the torch runners.

angeleyes

Some lovely shots of the torch run

Here are some of mine - I am volunteer in Media Services so had good access all round. I was the person that Ian Dempsey asked to come on stage to take a shot - all good fun

swim2

Some brilliant photos, they look great!!:D

luosymnisiAZIBI

angeleyes: amazing!!!!

Builderfromhell

Angeleyes, Superb photos.
Especially the Cranberries shot.
Hope you have these uploaded somewhere for all to see.

thesimpsons

didn't get to opening ceremony but looks like it was great event. Very disappointed though at the lack of publicity around the city about the event. There are no flags or banners welcoming the olympians, shop windows not done up, nothing - munster flags still on the bridges and O'Connell St. There are a few (pathetic imo) signs on a roundabout or two but generally nothing. The bike parade on the other hand is well advertised. Really think there should have been more put into the city welcoming the special olympics though.

yummymummy2

thesimpsons wrote: »

didn't get to opening ceremony but looks like it was great event. Very disappointed though at the lack of publicity around the city about the event. There are no flags or banners welcoming the olympians, shop windows not done up, nothing - munster flags still on the bridges and O'Connell St. There are a few (pathetic imo) signs on a roundabout or two but generally nothing. The bike parade on the other hand is well advertised. Really think there should have been more put into the city welcoming the special olympics though.

was at the opening cermony (working) and even though i am not a fan of the cranbarries i have to give credit where credit is due, delores was very good conversing and mixing with the athlets which made their day and ment so much to them,which at the end of the day its all about them,however they could have sang one or two more songs,they didnt go over board in that catagory.
over all, the night was a great success with very little medical incidents and the athletes had a ball.:D

applesock

thanks for the links , cant see her, sure ill find it somewhere. couldn't make the opening ceremony. Went down on Friday was a great event, everyone working at UL were just brilliant. We came home with 2 gold , one bronze and some ribbons , along with a sprained ankle;)