The next beers

Martron

seeing that the other beers thread is now out dated.

i thought i would start a thread on any up and coming beers events. Rumoured to be the 4th of november. so all discussion can go in here about dates venues ,locations etc

I have attached a poll but it probably will be in balbriggan. ( i think skerries would be a good compromise)

ok i have allowed multiple voting in the poll . but you should vote for a location and date only once to be fair.

so for example if you want it in balbriggan on the 5th only click balbriggan and the 5th once.

( made sense in my head at the time)

Webmonkey

Rush

I'd love to show up to next one of these. I've just moved to Balbriggan so be nice to get to know some people from DCN. I didn't specify a date as I don't care when I go!

sNarah

w/e 12th

I have the 4th of November penciled down already!

As for the location, obviously Balbriggan would be the handiest for me and the Bracken Court was really enjoyable last night, but I'm not too fussed and will just go where the party is!

w/e 12th

Guess I'm only insistant that it's Balbriggan cause Cathy suggested it, set the date then admitted it's her birthday!

LeoB

w/e 12th

It does not really bother me where it is as I dont drink but probably in fairness to the good souls who turned up last Friday Id be happy with Bracken Court again.

Im from Rush so if Martron or someone needs a lift pm me. Only fair I caution tho if I am working on Saturday I will leave around 11 - 11.30 as I start work on Sat at 6.45am.

Martron

i dont mind where it is either. its a long way off i was merely taking the democratic approach

( obviously for handiness sake i would pick rush or skerries but i dont mind)

McChubbin

W/e 5th

Peacocks in Swords would be a good choice.

CanuckAbroad

w/e 19th

As November will be my first month in Ireland, I'm up for an outing! I'll leave the location to the experts.

Michael B

w/e 19th

Would it not be fairer to have this somewhere other than Balbriggan this time seeing as the other one was there?

w/e 12th

In fairness, only three of us were at the Balbriggan beers.

LeoB

w/e 12th

I only voted for date but will go for Bracken Ct as venue again seeing as the 3 who turned up the last time will be mad keen to make sure we get looked after.:D

w/e 12th

The people have spoken... it does appear it shall be Swords! (Probably irrevelant to me, tbh, got invited to a party for Halloween and I can't really refuse, so probably wont be able to go out on the 5th anyway!)

Beasty

None of those who voted for the most popular venue (Swords) also voted for the most popular date (w/e 5th)

4 of them voted for w/e 12th however, so I would suggest Swords is firmed up on, but posters should confirm which of these 2 dates they prefer for a Swords meet-up

w/e 12th

Very good idea Beasty, I noted that too, the 12th in Swords seems to be most popular.

Which still allows us to go out in Balbriggan on the 5th for Cathy's birthday!

To be honest Swords was the one place in the NCD boards drinkies that I wasn't going to make it to anyway, regardless of date, so it suits me fine to have it in November when I can't afford to :pac:
(Nothing against Swords, just a personal fear of the place (or someone in it)).

cathy01

w/e 12th

ok, so whats the plan?

w/e 12th

Indeed, anyone got a plan?

Webmonkey

Rush

Yeah lets plan it out early so people have time. I suggest we set a date for the poll to be closed and just go with what that tells us.

It's looking quite like Swords weekending 5th. I don't mind travelling out there anyways.

w/e 12th

No one from Swords is coming forwards to organise the beers... I vote to reinstate the original plan of Balbriggan beers on the 5th.

Those who want it in Swords should speak up if they want it in their area!!

I'm fine to organise all the beers nights if people want, have experience of organising meetings like this, but I just can't go to Swords. Just when I thought maybe I was being irrationally afraid of someone who I cut out of my life 18 months ago, got a fresh attack last weekend, so he hasn't forgotten me yet :mad: I'd be stupid to show my face around there.

So if the Swords folk would like to pipe up it'd be a good thing, you seemed to vote for Swords on the 12th, but hey, we can't do everything for you.... a bit of input would be nice..... otherwise you can't exactly blam us for doing Balbriggan again.

Webmonkey

Rush

Yeah, well what ever ye think. I'm just looking forward meeting new people from here (Balbriggan). Need to get to know people, know no one here!

Webmonkey

w/e 12th

Webmonkey wrote: »

Yeah, well what ever ye think. I'm just looking forward meeting new people from here (Balbriggan). Need to get to know people, know no one here!

I'd invite you out for a drink cept I'm not free for a few days yet!! If you fancy a quiet pint Wednesday, Thursday, Friday next week send me a PM. Me and the boyfriend are pretty new to Balbriggan too so great to get to know other people.

Webmonkey

Rush

Deleted User wrote: »

I'd invite you out for a drink cept I'm not free for a few days yet!! If you fancy a quiet pint Wednesday, Thursday, Friday next week send me a PM. Me and the boyfriend are pretty new to Balbriggan too so great to get to know other people.

Ah very good thanks! - I'm after moving in with a girl too here and she new to the area too so be nice to meet some new people! Cheers

Webmonkey

w/e 12th

Webmonkey wrote: »

Ah very good thanks! - I'm after moving in with a girl too here and she new to the area too so be nice to meet some new people! Cheers

Excellent stuff, are you free during the weekdays next week? My boyfriend is off work, I don't work, so we're free. We have a party we're supposed to go to on Saturday in the city centre but not really sure we can afford it/are bothered to go.

Give us a yell if you feel like meeting up this coming week! I say "quiet pint" but by that I mean only one or two - I'm never quiet.

w/e 12th

I'm going to be offline until Tuesday evening, so I suggest the Swords boardsies you insisted that they have the next beers there get in here and sort the feckin thing out!! I may venture into Swords if I have my boyfriend wih me and we can afford taxis out (I do have to be very careful in Swords).

But because we had loads pf "You had Balbriggan, now somewhere else!" whinges, we are open to that somewhere else, and you all <snip> off!!

So, right now I reckon Balbriggan on the 5th for Cathy's *cough* 21st *cough* birthday!!

Falcon Crest

W/e 5th

Deleted User wrote: »

I'm going to be offline until Tuesday evening, so I suggest the Swords boardsies you insisted that they have the next beers there get in here and sort the feckin thing out!! I may venture into Swords if I have my boyfriend wih me and we can afford taxis out (I do have to be very careful in Swords).

But because we had loads pf "You had Balbriggan, now somewhere else!" whinges, we are open to that somewhere else, and you all <snip> off!!

So, right now I reckon Balbriggan on the 5th for Cathy's *cough* 21st *cough* birthday!!

God you have an awful attitude!! You know what, I wouldn't want to go to a Beers now with someone like you. No need to cry like a baby just because Swords won the vote. Go have your Balbriggan Beers then and maybe the Swords gang should have their own one for anyone that wants to have one. It seems like this forum is very divided with the Balbriggan/Rush/Skerries people and the Swords/Malahide/Howth etc people so maybe there should be seperate beers anyway to suit everyone. Enjoy the Balbriggan Beers!:rolleyes:

LeoB

w/e 12th

Falcon Crest wrote: »

God you have an awful attitude!! You know what, I wouldn't want to go to a Beers now with someone like you. No need to cry like a baby just because Swords won the vote. Go have your Balbriggan Beers then and maybe the Swords gang should have their own one for anyone that wants to have one. It seems like this forum is very divided with the Balbriggan/Rush/Skerries people and the Swords/Malahide/Howth etc people so maybe there should be seperate beers anyway to suit everyone. Enjoy the Balbriggan Beers!:rolleyes:

Thats a bit strong. Budgese pushed the drinks but no one from Swords came forward after voting for Swords. A lot of us would not know where to go in Swords.

As for the divide you seem to think there is between Balbriggan/Rush/Skerries and Swords/Malahide/Howth I dont buy that at all. There are a good few community activists from Balbriggan/Rush/Skerries and a lot of ideas and discussions take place among the boardsies on various topics.

Some would also say there is quite a difference between the areas you mention tho in terms of population and community groups. While Balbriggan has grown quite a bit Rush and Skerries have maintained more of the rural feel.

You will find most of the people on N.C.D quite friendly and very helpful

poochierockz

w/e 12th

LeoB wrote: »

As for the divide you seem to think there is between Balbriggan/Rush/Skerries and Swords/Malahide/Howth I dont buy that at all.

Agreed, I don't see a divide at all..
anyway.. I'm WebMonkey's flatmate! sup dude We're both new to town so we don't mind where we go, just want to meet some new people and we've no clue where to go so just waiting on the experts to decide! But if there's no planning in Swords yet .. Balbriggan works just fine for me!

Falcon Crest

W/e 5th

Sorry, her post just really annoyed me and I thought it was very rude.

Anyway not so much a divide, more 90% of this forum seems to be about Balbriggan and bit of Skerries and Rush thrown in and as a person not living in those places it does put me off a bit sometimes, just my honest opinion, I still enjoy the forum regardless. But that's obviously down to population etc. I think most people on this forum are very friendly and helpful so not dissing the forum at all, I just didn't see any need for her little outburst. Thanks.

Beasty

Falcon Crest wrote: »

Sorry, her post just really annoyed me and I thought it was very rude.

If you have a problem with a post, use the report post button

I, for one, took budgese's post as a tongue in cheek challenge to try and get some impetus behind this, although I would add that her choice of language was completely inappropriate for this forum - next time it will incur an infraction

Now back on topic

Thanks

Beasty

Corsendonk

w/e 12th

Well I did raise the idea of a circuit of alternative venues to avoid the North South divide from happening and even do the first event was a low turnout a new venue should have been moved on to. It will be Gettysburg all over again soon

I am based in Rush so Swords is always a good place to go out in and plenty of options for a late drink or dance for those that want to and taxi options which won't be too expensive if 2 or 3 are going in the same direction. Surprisely some of my worst experiences getting a Taxi after a nightout have been in Skerries unless you were heading in Balbriggan direction.

Someone mentioned the Harp which is fine if you want a really quiet drink, the last time I was there for a birthday party, one regular brought his laptop with him and was on it all night. Maybe he was a Boards Mod!

The Cock Tavern and Old Boro are pretty decent venues with good atmospheres for starting off in or staying for the night and considering the first turnout was low I don't think we should be worried about picking large or quiet venues that can accom large groups.

P.S the post that rubbed some up the wrong way was posted at 5am so I wouldn't take it too seriously.

Larianne

W/e 5th

Cock Tavern is good but might be hard to find seating for a big group of people. Maybe The Old Boro?

Webmonkey

Rush

I propose on Friday we close this poll and just go with what's been voted. Otherwise I can see it happening that there will be uncertainty right up until the day before and no one will show up!

I just noticed the poll is closing on the Monday anyways so that should be fine

Falcon Crest

w/e 12th

Falcon Crest wrote: »

God you have an awful attitude!! You know what, I wouldn't want to go to a Beers now with someone like you. No need to cry like a baby just because Swords won the vote. Go have your Balbriggan Beers then and maybe the Swords gang should have their own one for anyone that wants to have one. It seems like this forum is very divided with the Balbriggan/Rush/Skerries people and the Swords/Malahide/Howth etc people so maybe there should be seperate beers anyway to suit everyone. Enjoy the Balbriggan Beers!:rolleyes:

Cool, have fun.

w/e 12th

I'll have to let you guys do this one since not only can I not afford to go out this next few weeks but like I said repeatedly I can't go to Swords. To clarify an ex boyfriend of mine lives there and he's not a centimetre short of mental. I wont risk him seeing me. I liked Swords a lot back when I was on the right side of him, so it's not any sort of Swords-related-begrudgery, it's just self-preservation.

As for the NCD divide, there is no reason to believe I have any part in any such things since I merely live in Balbriggan, since March - I'm from Wexford but I consider myself a south county Dublin native. I'd far prefer to live closer to the city than Balbriggan, but I do live in Balbriggan and am making it home. So whatever snobbery or divide that was interpreted in my post wasn't actually there, tbh. I'm not a native. I apologise for the use of foul language.

Have fun in Swords guys!! Perhaps we'll wait till after Christmas for the next beers, which should then be Skerries or Rush - Rush probably more popular so we can work on that during December! Just someone do step forwards and organise these Swords beers, because I can't as much as I'd like to.

GristlyEnd

w/e 12th

So we are getting close to the weekend of the 5th. Balbriggan or Swords? Daddy or chips? Do people want to meet up this weekend

cathy01

w/e 12th

could we actually get a reply from people who are going.HB, maybe do the thanks thing again.
So post Balbriggan on the 5 and swords on the 5 and get people to thank the post if they can make it, sot if thats where they might go, if you know what I mean???

sNarah

w/e 12th

Press thanks on this post for

BALBRIGGAN

sNarah

w/e 12th

Thank this post for

SWORDS

sNarah

w/e 12th

Well, this post is me, thanking the Balbriggan one because some numnuts didn't realize you can't thank you own post... D'oh!

w/e 12th

What day do we want to make a decision

cathy01

w/e 12th

looks like Balbriggan to me, but open to correction.

GristlyEnd

w/e 12th

Are we going ahead with it tomorrow night at the Bracken Court Hotel? Friday is my only free night this weekend.

w/e 12th

No idea...

w/e 12th

Can't believe I bothered doing this... there are 100 other things I should be doing (which is probably why I did this):
Skerries Balbriggan Rush Swords

5th 1 8 0 2
12th 1 0 0 3
19th 1 0 0 1
26th 1 1 0 3

Balbriggan on the 5th was more popular, but results may be skewed by the fact some people didn't vote for a date. (Some multiples too but suppose they do give an idea of the numbers interested for a particulr venue/date anyway).

Anyway I'm indifferent! I'll go to Bracken Court tomorrow if people want to agree to hold it there, otherwise open to other people's suggestions and arrangements?

cathy01

w/e 12th

ok, todays my birthday, yipee, but I will be out tomorrow night and will pop intot he hotel at about 8.30 ishy...Hope to see some boardies there.Cathy

The Hill Billy

w/e 26th

Frohes Geburtstag from Switzerland! Have a great night.

HB

w/e 12th

The weather's depressing, boyfriend's working tomorrow (again) so wont come out, looks like the same "crowd" as last time (+Cathy )!

If anyone really wants to go for a few drinks tomorrow night then I'll come out, otherwise I'd suggest leaving it, if anyone from any of the other places wants to go ahead with one of the other dates or whatever.

Darren? Snarah? Cathy? Anyone else? What you guys think?

sNarah

w/e 12th

Maybe best leave it for now and try it again in the next year.

Webmonkey

Rush

Hey everyone. Unfort something came up tomorrow evening for me which I cannot miss, but I'm unsure if it will go a head even now so if it doesn't, I'll give a call to the Bracken Court if anyone shows up there.

w/e 12th

That's kind of a relief, was dreading going anywhere if the weather was anything to go by in the last few days.

cathy01

w/e 12th

Im easy,Ill be out anyway, so maybe next year.Gosh sounds like its ages away.

w/e 12th

Happy birthday Cathy, and be careful tonight, by all news reports you'll be lucky if you're not washed out to sea tonight