The Gambling Forums Day Out! (28th November)

x PyRo

Evening all,

Just gauging interest on who'd be up for a day at the races at the end of November. There's some very good NH racing at Fairyhouse with 3 Grade 1's on the Sunday of the meeting. It's on the 28th of November and it should be a top day at the races.

(Click for info)

Sunday's probably not the best day with work and college being on the next day but it's the worth taking a day off for this!

We could head back into the City for a night out on the town also, for anyone who's interested in that too.

So, who'd be up for it?

Gillington

Great idea.I voted Ill see when the time comes and thats exactly what I'll do!

thesandeman

Im wait and see as well. The logistics of getting up there/staying over etc could pose a problem. But if I do make it a session will definately be on the cards.

Gillington

thesandeman wrote: »

Im wait and see as well. The logistics of getting up there/staying over etc could pose a problem. But if I do make it a session will definately be on the cards.

Why,will you be bringing a bottle of your finest!!?

thesandeman

Lol. And some brandy with it for the cure.

Gavin "shels"

I'd definitely hit town, as for the races I'd have to see about work.

3hn2givr7mx1sc

I'll see when the time comes.

Gah, ye baxtards.:(
Have fun.:D

8-10

I'll see when the time comes.

x PyRo wrote: »

Evening all,

Just gauging interest on who'd be up for a day at the races at the end of November. There's some very good NH racing at Fairyhouse with 3 Grade 1's on the Sunday of the meeting. It's on the 28th of November and it should be a top day at the races.

(Click for info)

Sunday's probably not the best day with work and college being on the next day but it's the worth taking a day off for this!

We could head back into the City for a night out on the town also, for anyone who's interested in that too.

So, who'd be up for it?

I'll go if you pick my horses for me.

x PyRo

I'll do neither.

It's a deal. :pac:

The Recliner

Would love to go and meet up with everyone (plus get Pyro to win money for me ) but I am out of town that weekend

8-10

I'll see when the time comes.

Yeah actually that's Thanksgiving weekend, will be in the States with the OH's family. Sounds like fun though.

Nulty

I'm going for definite. Not gonna bring the car this time though for obvious reasons. Don't know for sure about the session. These things can only be certified on the day IMO

Nulty

Sunday 28th November
FEATURING 3 GRADE 1 RACES

__________Prices_________
€20 - Adult

€16 - Group * Group Rate - group rate of 20% discount applies to groups of 20+

Free - OAP

€10 - Student

Getting to Fairyhouse by Car

From the North
Follow Motorway (M1) and Road (N1) to Drogheda. Follow signs to Duleek to leave by Mary Street (R152). At junction with R150 keep forward, at junction with N2 turn Left (signposted Dublin). Turn right at junction with R155 (signposted Ratoath). Forward over crossroads at Ratoath and Fairyhouse Racecourse is located on the left.

From Dublin
From the City Centre take N3 towards Navan, passing Blanchardstown Shopping Centre on your left. Proceed for approx. 6 miles on the new M3 and take EXIT 5 for Ratoath/Fairyhouse. Follow signs for Fairyhouse, turn right onto R155 and proceed for two miles. Fairyhouse Racecourse is located on the right.

From the West
After Enfield take Motorway (M4) Dublin. At roundabout (signposted M50 Northbound) take first exit to join Motorway (M50). Proceed through toll exiting onto N3 (Cavan/Navan). Proceed forward for approx. 6 miles on the new M3 and take EXIT 5 for Ratoath / Fairyhouse. Follow signs for Fairyhouse, turn right onto R155 and proceed for two miles. Fairyhouse Racecourse is located on the right.

From the South
Take N7 towards Dublin, at Red Cow roundabout take M50 Northbound. Proceed through toll exiting onto N3 (Cavan/Navan). Proceed forward for approx. 6 miles on the new M3 and take EXIT 5 for Ratoath / Fairyhouse. Follow signs for Fairyhouse, turn right onto R155 and proceed for two miles. Fairyhouse Racecourse is located on the right.

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Getting to Fairyhouse by Public Transport

Bus Eireann run a return shuttle service from Dublin to the racecourse specifically for race days. Contact Bus Eireann on 01 8366111 for time tables.

A service also operates to Ratoath 7 days a week, stopping at the top entrance to the racecourse. See the attached timetable for more information Bus Eireann Ratoath service.

Fairyhouse Racecouse Train Service


The new M3 Parkway train station recently opened connecting Fairyhouse Racecourse with Connolly Station Dublin. Trains take approximately 30 minutes. A free shuttle bus service will operate between the station and Fairyhouse Racecourse. The complimentary service will be available this Saturday 9th October for trains departing Connolly at 12.10pm, 13.10pm and 14.10pm. The first race is 14.10pm. A return service will operate before and after the last race.

For more information see www.fairyhouseracecourse.ie

El Horseboxo

Voted i'll see as i'm not sure if i'll be in Ireland then. Could be going over to the US for Thanksgiving. November 25th. Mate might have a spare ticket if him and the misses stay broke up.

Gavin "shels"

Tenner in for a student, not bad. Notice nobody has voted about just going to the racing, bunch of alcoholics.:D

x PyRo

I'll do neither.

So we've 3 so far.

Woohoo?

:pac:

thesandeman

Nulty as per the other thread I still dont know how to get there. Trains on 9th of October dont really help. Might try and fit a Spanish trip into it so I only have to spend one night in Dublin. Still gonna be last minute for me Im afraid.

8-10

I'll see when the time comes.

I hear coughlan's buying a few rounds

thesandeman

It would be interesting to see a screenshot of that receipt :-o

JONJO THE MISER

It's a maybe from me.

UrbanSea

I'll see when the time comes.

May I propose another day out,maybe the Lexus Chase day at Leopardstown over Christmas? Or one of those days anyway.

JONJO THE MISER

And what about our pre xmas party everybody?

x PyRo

I'll do neither.

I probably won't be able to make any Christmas shindig.

Looks like this will be a no-goer.

Nulty

Two weeks from today folks...you'd better win a few bets if your gonna be able to afford it! It could get messy.

(Bring wimmins if you can!)

thesandeman

Nulty wrote: »

Two weeks from today folks...you'd better win a few bets if your gonna be able to afford it! It could get messy.

(Bring wimmins if you can!)

That rules me out :-( Border Collie Bitch any good?

Gavin "shels"

Won't be making the racing or the afters if there is any, stuck in work 12-9.:mad:

Nulty

Maybe you could try swap shifts with someone

Nulty

thesandeman wrote: »

That rules me out :-( Border Collie Bitch any good?

Nah, I should have said no dogs!

Nulty

The Grade 1 entries

The Bar One Racing Royal Bond Novice Hurdle

The Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle

The Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Steeplechase

Gavin "shels"

Nulty wrote: »

Maybe you could try swap shifts with someone

One disadvantage of working in a shop with only 4 employees, taking into account the manager doesn't work on Sundays, the assistant manager tries not to work Sundays and that 2 employees need to work weekend shifts.:mad:

8-10

I'll see when the time comes.

Nulty wrote: »

The Grade 1 entries

The Bar One Racing Royal Bond Novice Hurdle

The Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle

The Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Steeplechase

Jaysus it is a very decent card. I might be back in if people are still doing this? Not hitting the States this week after all.

Nulty

Very decent card. The Hattons Grace will be something else. It'd be great if a storm hit Newcastle and Peddlers came over

I'm buying my ticket tomorrow. I just got a free one for the Saturday so it'll be a very horsey weekend

x PyRo

I'll do neither.

I'm heading anyways, bar disaster.

El Horseboxo

Well i'll be out anyways. Heading over to US later for Thanksgiving. A mate and his mot wanted to go over and experience that time of year so i hooked them up with a relative. But they broke up and i took her ticket. Such a hassle changing names.

Gavin "shels"

Even more pished off now as a horse my mate owns part of is running.:mad:

Nulty

If your going, send me your mobile number in a PM. Unless someone wants to wear a sandwich board with "Boards.ie" written on it.

Gillington

I actually forgot about this,as aint been around Boards much.Saw the thread,thought I'm off Sunday,I might just pop down but just got the phone call a few minutes ago to work Sunday

Anyways dunno if its too late(not sure if they post the passes or you print them) but you can get a free pass for the next meet if you register

http://www.fairyhouse.ie/Content/Fairyhouse/fairyhouseRegister.aspx?id=9684

thesandeman

Fairyhouse called off.

Nulty

Same as last year then...the craic won't be half as good on a Thursday with a lot of the crowd not being able to make it but there should still be plenty taking the day off work. I know I will be.

Is there any more or less takers for the Thursday then? (Assuming the weather stays off enough)

thesandeman

Cant really take the risk of arranging things with the weather. Admission free though.

Gavin "shels"

Thursday seems a goer for me, say I'll be heading with my mate if his horse is running I'll know during the week.

Juwwi

Just about to leave Killarney now gona stay tonight in the red cow hotel.

See ya tomorrow lads.

Nulty

Tell me robbie1977 knows that the fixtures been cancelled :eek:

thesandeman

Lol. I presume hes taking the pee. He would hardly just come on to post without catching up with the thread.

Juwwi

Only joking :pac:

x PyRo

I'll do neither.

This is ghey, I can't make it on Thursday.

thesandeman

Off again until Wednesday 8th December.