DCN Beers - Bracken Court Hotel Balbriggan, 1st Oct - POLL ADDED

Hey, sorry if this is not on the charter, had a read of it but didn't see anything to suggest it isn't?

I live in Balbriggan and rarely get out of the town due to lack of funds. Wondering if other NCD boardsies would be keen to meet in Balbriggan for drinks and a chat?

I am used to coordinating events like this, have done with charities, dating sites and internet sites alike.

Anyway, give us a shout

Dee

The Hill Billy

Stickied.

HB

sNarah

No, I won't be there

I would like that. Over at the photography forum a good few of us have met and it's always nice to put faces to names. I also find it improves chatting on the board as you "know" who the person behind the words is!

So +1 from me!

GristlyEnd

No, I won't be there

I actually asked about this in the off topic thread some time ago but never followed up so I would be interested in this too.

No, I won't be there

Great stuff guys! I'm not too familiar with the pubs in the village, I'm open to suggestions from the wise on this matter...

cathy01

+1 from me..oh be afraid, Ill talk the hind legs off a donkey.:D
Let me know when.Cathy

Corsendonk

If you dont kill each other at your first meet why dont you have a regular around Fingal circuit meet up, Balbriggan hosts first, Swords next then say Skerries etc Maybe you can learn abit about the local pubs, food(chicken wings) and history from the boardies based in the host venue. Just a thought...

Larianne

Yeah, I was just gonna post. Can't be leaving other NCDers out!!

No, I won't be there

Brilliant idea. I merely chose Balbriggan because I live there

We can start with Balbriggan then... thinking a Friday night might suit people better than a Saturday? I heard this rumour that some people have social lives and might not be available on Saturdays! News to me

GristlyEnd

No, I won't be there

Friday night works for me. I don't drink in the town much so can't really recommend anywhere

hitman79

Bracken Court is the best place for pints in my opinion. Good pints and never any trouble due to it having an older crowd. Can be quiet tho unless there is a band on.

poochierockz

oooo!! I hope you guys meet up in Balbriggan again in a month or so as I'm moving there from the states and don't know anyone!!

Larianne

poochierockz wrote: »

oooo!! I hope you guys meet up in Balbriggan again in a month or so as I'm moving there from the states and don't know anyone!!

No-ones met anyone yet!

cathy01

ok so a plan, meet up Friday ngiht bracken court Hotel , what date.Throw out a few idea??Bracken court is very very quite.Millrace, could be another option.Had one bad experiance there but , followed on by three good ones.And maybe a fourth tonight if i can rope the eldest into babysitting:D

No, I won't be there

Bracken Court sounds good, if it's quiet, less hassle trying to grab ourselves some space and can actually hold a coversation!

Is everyone happy to wait till October 1st? Or people want to go ahead and meet this month?

sNarah

No, I won't be there

Oct 1st is fine - at least that we can make sure everyone saw it.

The Hill Billy

If you want me to set up a poll with a few dates (Fridays seem to be the favourite) let me know.

HB

No, I won't be there

Thanks HB, wait and see if anyone has other ideas! We might get an easy agreement with Oct 1st!

sNarah

No, I won't be there

Good idea!

GristlyEnd

No, I won't be there

1st October works for me. I've never been in the Bracken Court so look forward to it.

cathy01

GOSH ,IM free than also:))))

sNarah

No, I won't be there

So, I believe it's settled then?

Boards DCN drinks - Friday the 1st of October - Bracken Court Hotel Balbriggan - Time to be announced.

Will we have to come with a Blind-Date-Style "I shall wear a red poppy" sort-a-thing...?

cathy01

DAME DAME DAME, Forgot my wedding anniversary, I cant go. 16 years married or maybe 17...cant even remember that.

No, I won't be there

Pity Cathy, you sound like a mad yoke, wont eb the same without you :P

The 1st still sounds good to me, alright for everyone else then?

GristlyEnd

No, I won't be there

October 1st is good for me. Looking forward to meeting some new faces from here although I'm not as regular a poster as I should be on DCN

No, I won't be there

Rarely post here myself... have very little to post about! Look forwards to meeting everyone too, haven't lived in Balbriggan that long.

Chinafoot

sNarah wrote: »

Will we have to come with a Blind-Date-Style "I shall wear a red poppy" sort-a-thing...?

You should book yourselves a table in the hotel if possible and leave the reserved sign on the table. Handier for avoiding the inevitable "I couldn't find anyone so I left" posts the next day

Chinafoot

No, I won't be there

Chinafoot wrote: »

You should book yourselves a table in the hotel if possible and leave the reserved sign on the table. Handier for avoiding the inevitable "I couldn't find anyone so I left" posts the next day

Good idea. I shall drop in a week or so before and get us a reserved spot. I'll make up a little "NCD Boards" sign to stick on the table too. A friend did this when organising a Manics fan meet up, which was totally unneccesary in the end, since she stuck up her sign then sat at the table covered in glitter and wearing a feather boa....

Anyway on that note, is there any dress code with the Bracken Court? Would my old Converse be alright, or would *gasp* actual shoes be required? Jeans and tshirts are a given since I probably don't own anything else right now.

The Hill Billy

If you would like me to change the thread title to something like 'DCN Beers in Balbriggan' let me know. It may get a few non-Balbrigganers to attend.

HB

No, I won't be there

Nice idea Hill Billy, much appreciated! As if we do manage to make this a regular NCD event and as suggested move around to other areas as well, would be good to keep it to this thread under a more appropriate title!

sNarah

No, I won't be there

Woop!

On a quick unrelated note, as I seem to confuse people quite often with my NinjaStyle DUb Accent... I'm actually Belgian not that you would notice but anyho...

I'll make name badges for people who are coming along!

Martron

Hill Billy wrote: »

If you would like me to change the thread title to something like 'DCN Beers in Balbriggan' let me know. It may get a few non-Balbrigganers to attend.

HB

ah i thought it was a balbrigganers thing. cant go on the friday!

but i look forward to the next one.

sNarah

No, I won't be there

Awe shoot, so that's you and Cathy out?

No, I won't be there

Hmmm, do we have a role call?

I'll be there and so will my boyfriend, most likely.
sNarah.
DarrenG.

Martron

Deleted User wrote: »

Hmmm, do we have a role call?

I'll be there and so will my boyfriend, most likely.
sNarah.
DarrenG.

wel we all know that rush is the happening place!!!! i am sure you would have had more there.

ha ha only kidding.

yep i have a 21st to go to that night. but sure there will be other nights. i am sure we can squeeze in one beofre christmas too.

Stheno

Myself and Mr. Stheno are looking forward to this, going to use it as an opportunity to grab dinner in Balbriggan based on recommendations in the where to eat thread

Looking forward to meeting some locals

GristlyEnd

No, I won't be there

Excellent, more people. Looking forward to this. Hopefully will have a small tan after my holidays in Biarritz next week

No, I won't be there

Lucky for you Darren!! Lucky for the rest of us there shall be no Best Tan Competition held on the night!

Webmonkey

Hey everyone. I'm moving to Balbriggan pretty soon but unfortunately I won't be around the 1st October. Are there many of these outings in Balbriggan?

I'm coming from Cork city myself and we got a good thing going down there.

Looking forward to meeting some new people some time.

The Hill Billy

All those going to the beers should 'thank' the OP. That will give an indication of numbers attending.

HB

Eoineo

Lads & Lassies sounds like a great night out but I've had a long booked in arrangement that evening. I'd be interested in meeting up with you the next time & hopefully I'll be free then.

I'll raise a cup of tea to you!

cathy01

Could we maybe set a second date, Nov 5, Friday, same place, at 8 , for those that cant make the Oct meeting.
Cathy

No, I won't be there

You know what they say Cathy.... build it, and they will come!! No reason why we can't have another one a few weeks later.... certainly cheaper than a night out in town

cathy01

Grand so.Ill keep that one free.
Cathy

Beasty

Why not alternate between different DCN towns? There are clearly a lot of Rush-based boardsies here, and I would love to hear them discussing the likes of Eirgrid, O2 masts, graffiti and the like...

The Hill Billy

Where's the ":pac:"???

Nodster

Will all of you be bringing your laptops??

poochierockz

Count me in for November 4th if thats going ahead!

Webmonkey

Me too for Nov 4th! but we'll get our own thread I think :pac:

Enjoy 1st of Oct everyone, I'll be in England then

Martron

Beasty wrote: »

Why not alternate between different DCN towns? There are clearly a lot of Rush-based boardsies here, and I would love to hear them discussing the likes of Eirgrid, O2 masts, graffiti and the like...

finally ...... a place where i can be heard!!!! :pac: ( happy HB?)

poochierockz

Webmonkey wrote: »

Me too for Nov 4th!

ew really? count me out then ...