Infrastructure & Roads Beers, 24 Sept 2011

Amtmann

Hi folks,

This community has expanded quite a bit since it first kicked off. Last August a small group of us met in Athlone and had an enjoyable evening of chat and conversation.

I'm thinking we should do it again. Because it's impossible to get a date that suits everyone, I've arbitrarily picked Saturday 24 September, so you all have plenty of notice

As for the venue, let's choose the city first. All roads lead to Dublin, and we've a lot posters there, so that is one option. I'm also going to suggest Galway, Cork, and Limerick.

After three weeks, when a majority have voted for one city, I'll try to find out about a specific pub and I'll contact Dav and see if we can get a deal somewhere.

Please have your say and state whether you're interested in attending

KevR

Limerick

I'm not overly fussed about location. Galway would be easiest for me, followed by Dublin but I can do Limerick or Cork either.

I think 24th September should be good for me.

Wild Bill

Cork

Love the idea! I can argue in person with other cranky folk

Obviously Dublin, our glorious capital, is the place to meet. Preferably just off the M50.

Say, Johnny Fox's in

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glencullen

:rolleyes:

antoobrien

Limerick

My personal preference is outside Dublin because I get the distinct impression a lot of people believe that the only way to serve the national interest is to pour money into Dublin (very shortsighted imo).

Wild Bill

Cork

antoobrien wrote: »

My personal preference is outside Dublin because I get the distinct impression a lot of people believe that the only way to serve the national interest is to pour money into Dublin (very shortsighted imo).

Nah. We just want to stop rustic politicians pouring Dublin's money out of the city :cool:

antoobrien

Limerick

Wild Bill wrote: »

Love the idea! I can argue in person with other cranky folk

Obviously Dublin, our glorious capital, is the place to meet. Preferably just off the M50.

Say, Johnny Fox's in

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glencullen

:rolleyes:

I'd be against said establishment on the premise that I'd have to drive out there, which kinda defeats the purpose of Beers

L1011

Cork

Some people will have to drive to any location - but Johnny Foxes ensures EVERYBODY will have to drive.

Wild Bill

Cork

MYOB wrote: »

Some people will have to drive to any location - but Johnny Foxes ensures EVERYBODY will have to drive.

Hey! You can get the bus there and a taxi back!

Wild Bill

Cork

Mind you, I do hear that meetings sometimes take place in pubs near Heuston Station 'cos that suits Dubs and foreigners alike.

It is a public transport hub.

Unless you are coming from Sligo or Dundalk - in which case you can sample the delights of the Luas Red Line.

Amtmann

Cork

Eleven expressions of interest so far, with Dublin the preferred venue. Will you be there, MYOB?

L1011

Cork

Tremelo wrote: »

Eleven expressions of interest so far, with Dublin the preferred venue. Will you be there, MYOB?

Forgot to vote. Most likely yes, nothing planned for that date.

Amtmann

Cork

Great!

dubhthach

Cork

Dublin would be preferable for me but Galway would also suit, either way I'd have a home to stumble back to.

Amtmann

Cork

dubhthach wrote: »

Dublin or Galway would suit me, either way I'd have a home to stumble back to.

I could stay in Dublin if I wanted to, but I'll probably drive back to Tipp afterwards. Tis nothing to me, nothing I say!

Brian CivilEng

I'd love to join you all and natter about roads, but this date clashes with the Beer Festival in the RDS. So I wont vote for Dublin (unless it looks like somewhere else is winning )

If you are looking for suggestions on where to host it in Dublin, might I suggest L. Mulligan Grocer in Stoneybatter. Nice local pub, craft beer, great food, and not too far from the Smithfield stop on the Luas Red line, so it would suit Dubliners, Heustonites and Connollwegians.

If you host it there I'd be jealous of missing it.

Tech3

Limerick

Wont be able to make this one folks.

-Corkie-

Galway

Am I the only Corkonian here???. I prob couldnt make it as life is a bit hectic ATM.

Wild Bill

Cork

OK lads.

Youse are all youngsters but I'm an old guy...so if 24th September is the date ye'd need to confirm soon.....the Zimmer can only go so fast

Amtmann

Cork

24th is the date Bill.

Next week I'll post a new poll on the specific venue. Can people make suggestions here?

It will be Dublin, btw...

antoobrien

Limerick

Tremelo wrote: »

Can people make suggestions here?

I wouldn't mind The Long Stone, O'Neills (oppose Pearse train station) or any of the pubs in that area - nice and central (and not in Temple Bar)

Wild Bill

Cork

O'Neills looks kinda cute. Never been there. :cool:

Amtmann

Cork

O'Neill's looks good to me alright.

Unless people have objections on good grounds, how about we settle on it so?

Wild Bill

Cork

OK - what time? How will I know you all? Is there a secret boards signal or something?

dubhthach

Cork

Wild Bill wrote: »

OK - what time? How will I know you all? Is there a secret boards signal or something?

Yellow Sticket with username scrawled on it?

antoobrien

Limerick

Wild Bill wrote: »

OK - what time? How will I know you all? Is there a secret boards signal or something?

I suppose this would be bang out of order:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vOBL5qPxHs

Amtmann

Cork

Will there be seats in that pub? City centre being busy on a Saturday night and all. Time-wise, I'd suggest 7:30ish.

KevR

Limerick

Venue and time are good for me.

L1011

Cork

I *may* have to head to Belfast on Saturday but even if I do I'd likely still make this a little bit late.

Wild Bill

Cork

OK - 7.30 is good. But am I the only one confirming?

What about you kids? If I slip the zimmer I'll need a hand up

antoobrien

Limerick

Wild Bill wrote: »

OK - 7.30 is good. But am I the only one confirming?

What about you kids? If I slip the zimmer I'll need a hand up

Send me a picture of the zimmer so I can identify you when I come in.

Should we ring the bar to see if we can book a table or something? If needs be I'll head in early to keep one.

Amtmann

Cork

antoobrien wrote: »

Should we ring the bar to see if we can book a table or something? If needs be I'll head in early to keep one.

Will get onto Dav about this (might be slim possibility of vouchers or what not). In the meantime, can someone else start a new poll thread just so we can get a headcount of confirmed attendees, bearing in mind the date, time, and venue. I'll sticky it then. I am insanely busy at present so can only manage this quick post.

antoobrien

Limerick

Tremelo wrote: »

Will get onto Dav about this (might be slim possibility of vouchers or what not). In the meantime, can someone else start a new poll thread just so we can get a headcount of confirmed attendees, bearing in mind the date, time, and venue. I'll sticky it then. I am insanely busy at present so can only manage this quick post.

Done: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056396476