Waterford Tall Ships Festival. 30 June - 3 July

comeraghs

Really looking forward to this Fantastic festival which will showcase Waterford to all of Ireland & further.

www.waterfordtallshipsrace.com

Well Done to all the organisers for doing a great job & getting top musical talent here. They've really managed to create a great festival around the event!

of course there will be inconvenieces with traffic & pubs being crowded etc but that's part of living in a city.

Every Waterfordian should be plugging this event like mad ....

abouttobebanned

I can't wait!! It's going to be fantastic!!












(Really!)

wellboytoo

abouttobebanned wrote: »

I can't wait!! It's going to be fantastic!!












(Really!)

The lowest form of wit

abouttobebanned

Well you see I added the really bit cause there are various parts of it that I genuinely am looking forward to

MitchKoobski

Whether you're looking forward to it or not, everyone should be plugging it as best they can. Imagine the buzz around town with thousands of people!

Daysha

I can't feckin wait

Deisekickboxing

I met a lady on the quay last thursday morning ,just had her purse picked from her open handbag, her weeks pension and some cards were in it, there was'nt much people around ,lent her my fone to ring The authorities,
So point is
The theiving scum & junkies will have a field day with extra crowds around...

dayshah

Deisekickboxing wrote: »

I met a lady on the quay last thursday morning ,just had her purse picked from her open handbag, her weeks pension and some cards were in it, there was'nt much people around ,lent her my fone to ring The authorities,
So point is
The theiving scum & junkies will have a field day with extra crowds around...

Bah humbug.

We'll make them walk the plank.

mike65

The last time the weather was fairly meh if I remember rightly. Those ships need to be seen in under a blazing sun

DunmoreRode

I'll skip it I'd say and go to the park next time it's sunny, apparently that's better craic....

kkdela6

Deisekickboxing wrote: »

I met a lady on the quay last thursday morning ,just had her purse picked from her open handbag, her weeks pension and some cards were in it, there was'nt much people around ,lent her my fone to ring The authorities,
So point is
The theiving scum & junkies will have a field day with extra crowds around...

this happens in every city in every country on every continent. not something specific to waterford. in fact, if im not mistaken waterford has the lowest crime rate per head per city in the country)

(either that or people just aint gettin caught here)

but your right, they'll be out in their droves. not just waterford scumbags, im sure people will travel from other areas to capitalize on vulnerable and naiive tourists. at least if waterford scumbags rob money on american tourists they'll spend it in waterford shops thus supporting the local economy :P

jayboi

kkdela6 wrote: »

this happens in every city in every country on every continent. not something specific to waterford. in fact, if im not mistaken waterford has the lowest crime rate per head per city in the country)

(either that or people just aint gettin caught here)

but your right, they'll be out in their droves. not just waterford scumbags, im sure people will travel from other areas to capitalize on vulnerable and naiive tourists. at least if waterford scumbags rob money on american tourists they'll spend it in waterford shops thus supporting the local economy :P

We probably just have the lowest conviction rate.

wellboytoo

jayboi wrote: »

We probably just have the lowest conviction rate.

Christ on a bicycle! talk about the glass being half empty!!! Is this the shagging pessimists forum or what? We are in the middle of a depression , we have a Council that are breaking the mould as regards what the stereo typical view is, one of the biggest street festivals in the country coming, and half of ye are droaning on like some od'ed Prozaced Cohen fans, who lost their stash.
Give it a rest, or better still I will.

Boooourns

This should be a right craic.

Any word on Bryan Ferry still playing?

Hoffmans

Bryan ferry,aka the poor mans bryan adams
Afraid he's a nono dodgy ticker I'm told,
Heard jedward are been roped in which would make sense seen its for families
Personally would like to see muse and rage against the machine
Or in this case rage again the maratime law....

comeraghs

some people are unbelievable ... the whinging & moaning & negativity from some people on here is laughable .... ye must be the most depressed bunch I´ve ever come across!

A HUGE FREE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL on your doorstep & you are moaning about a pickpocketing 3 months beforehand & the FREE CONCERT ... if you don´t like him ´don´t go.

somepeople need a kickboxing in the head!

beegirl

Well I guess it is the Waterford forum and therefore accurately reflects the fact that a lot of Waterford people are constant naysayers and always complaining about something :rolleyes:

I can't wait for this, it was deadly the last time - and then Spraoi a few weeks later, woo hoo!!! We really are being spoiled rotten this Summer

mike65

Hoffmans wrote: »

Bryan ferry,aka the poor mans bryan adams
Afraid he's a nono dodgy ticker I'm told,
Heard jedward are been roped in which would make sense seen its for families
Personally would like to see muse and rage against the machine
Or in this case rage again the maratime law....

You might find your ramblings amusing but I think the ignore option is looking good right now. Bryan Ferry the poor mans Bryan Adams? Two completely different types of artist. No wonder you listen to Rage Against the Machine

abouttobebanned

beegirl wrote: »

Well I guess it is the Waterford forum and therefore accurately reflects the fact that a lot of Waterford people are constant naysayers and always complaining about something :rolleyes:

I can't wait for this, it was deadly the last time - and then Spraoi a few weeks later, woo hoo!!! We really are being spoiled rotten this Summer

Ok, this is getting boring now.

beegirl

abouttobebanned wrote: »

Ok, this is getting boring now.

You better go unsubscribe yourself from the thread so :rolleyes:

abouttobebanned

I don't think I've ever subscribed to a thread in my life. My point is, do we need everybody to come in and go on about how we're all nay sayers and the begrudgers, and negatories....

I hope the people that are saying these things are out working hard to make this city a better place, as opposed to just preaching about it.

beegirl

abouttobebanned wrote: »

I don't think I've ever subscribed to a thread in my life. My point is, do we need everybody to come in and go on about how we're all nay sayers and the begrudgers, and negatories....

I hope the people that are saying these things are out working hard to make this city a better place, as opposed to just preaching about it.

Well actually, totally off-topic obviously but you automatically 'subscribe' to a thread every time you post in it - and if you don't want to get updates from it any more you can unsubscribe in the control panel

Anyway I'm not preaching but just saying that having events happening in Waterford is generally a good thing and I don't see why some people have to always knock them straight away, that's all!

abouttobebanned

beegirl wrote: »

Well actually, totally off-topic obviously but you automatically 'subscribe' to a thread every time you post in it - and if you don't want to get updates from it any more you can unsubscribe in the control panel

Anyway I'm not preaching but just saying that having events happening in Waterford is generally a good thing and I don't see why some people have to always knock them straight away, that's all!

I didn't know that!

Hoffmans

DunmoreRode wrote: »

I'll skip it I'd say and go to the park next time it's sunny, apparently that's better craic....

You won't be drivin there, unless you have some pass lark,its its, inside,wait for it.....
THE CORDEN
a place where some residents,emergency vehikles,and the towns elite may only pass,
have to stay home and tuck into some fishermans pie....

comeraghs

Hoffmans! Have you always been like this or are you just really suffering from no longer being able to drink your name-sake??


How many ships are signed up at the moment?


Seen in the Paper that Enda Kenny is coming down to open it.

looking fwd to seeing O Emperor!

MitchKoobski

comeraghs wrote: »

Seen in the Paper that Enda Kenny is coming down to open it.

looking fwd to seeing O Emperor!

I read that as

"Seen in the Paper that Enda Kenny is coming down to open it.

looking fwd to seeing the Emperor!"

Speak Now

comeraghs wrote: »

some people are unbelievable ... the whinging & moaning & negativity from some people on here is laughable .... ye must be the most depressed bunch I´ve ever come across!

A HUGE FREE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL on your doorstep & you are moaning about a pickpocketing 3 months beforehand & the FREE CONCERT ... if you don´t like him ´don´t go.

somepeople need a kickboxing in the head!

Wont be free for most, i'd imagine they'll be a charge for the park and ride. Cant remember last time.

Professey Chin

Free last time IIRC

Speak Now

Ultimate Chin wrote: »

Free last time IIRC

€ 10 per car this time after 10 a.m

The bus will be free so for those who can get a lift to the pick up points.

abouttobebanned

And they're closing the bridge for the whole 3 days.

old gregg

yea well, for those of us within walking distance it's gonna be excellent and I think we deserve it

DunmoreRode

old gregg wrote: »

yea well, for those of us within walking distance it's gonna be excellent and I think we deserve it

+1

Don't really consider myself walking distance but will be prepared to make the trek into town for this. The car certainly won't be moved for the weekend.

Can't wait for this now should be great for the town, just what we need.

old gregg

too right. half a cooked chicken, a bit of salad, a few chilled cans and away we go. The tourists can do the tourist thing to keep the local economy ticking over and we can party and just enjoy the event.

Junior

I've been on this site an awful long time, and I've only person on ignore, but if these threads keep going like this half this f*ckin form will be on ignore.

Relax and bloody enjoy the festival eh ?

ziedth

Funnily enough I'm going to miss this both times. I have a wedding up the country that whole weekend and last time I didn't really realise how much of a big deal it was and pulled double shifts to cover people in work who wanted to go.

DunmoreRode

ziedth wrote: »

Funnily enough I'm going to miss this both times. I have a wedding up the country that whole weekend and last time I didn't really realise how much of a big deal it was and pulled double shifts to cover people in work who wanted to go.

Ha that's funny alright. Oh well maybe you can make the thurs night, also i don't think the ships leave until the ealry hours of Monday morn so you can catch the tail end maybe Ziedth.

calvin_zola

old gregg wrote: »

yea well, for those of us within walking distance it's gonna be excellent and I think we deserve it

too right boy, if they don't want to pay for the services supprting an already free festival they can stay at home counting the pennies.....

ziedth

Oh I didn't actually realise that it was on the Thursday night. Very good. I'll at least get to have a look around.

Deisekickboxing

What day is our toishock doing the opening,
In all reality he's leaving himaself wide open for the inevitable imf austerity protests ....

deisemum

Last time was great so I'm looking forward to it.

I've got some of my Galway rellies coming down for it.

Psychedelic

Deisekickboxing wrote: »

What day is our toishock doing the opening,
In all reality he's leaving himaself wide open for the inevitable imf austerity protests ....

I'd say he'll be there for the first day of the festival which is Thursday, 30th June. I would hope any protestors realise there is a time and place to protest, and that the Tall Ships is neither.

dayshah

DunmoreRode wrote: »

+1

Don't really consider myself walking distance but will be prepared to make the trek into town for this. The car certainly won't be moved for the weekend.

Can't wait for this now should be great for the town, just what we need.

Well you have 3 options:

1) walk
2) cycle
3) sail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

200motels

I hope it will be a great success and I'm sure it will but it's just not my thing, enjoy it everyone.

comeraghs

How´s Brian Ferry these days?


Is he still on for the festival?

Has the Donegal postman made a weather forecast for the weekend yet?

comeraghs

Foxy lads says ....

i was at a meeting with tall ships yesterday - the expensice stalls (€750 + vat) not €2.5k.
these premier stands will be on hanover st, o'connell st and gladstone.
the price of the stand in this "food village" includes the cost of 400 tables and chairs, security staff and cleaning staff. a great idea at a fair price

as far as casual trading - chip vans etc - unless they are licenced by Tall Ships they will be moved on or the vehicle confiscated.

Sounds fair to me!

bullpost

He's on the mend.

Great coup to get him - he's also playing in Wicklow this summer and tickets start at 49 euros.

comeraghs wrote: »

How´s Brian Ferry these days?


Is he still on for the festival?

Has the Donegal postman made a weather forecast for the weekend yet?

DjBryn

Will be a big boost for the city

Deisekickboxing

Yo will need a ticket for free gigs. available online this week

O Riain

Deisekickboxing wrote: »

Yo will need a ticket for free gigs. available online this week

whens that out and how do i get em!

Aquos76

A date hasnt been confirmed as of yet for these tickets been issued, WLRfm posted on twitter today that "tickets would be available in the coming weeks"

MitchKoobski

Middle of May.

Tickets for Thursday,Friday and Saturday gigs go on sale on their respective days of the week.