A/R/T Xmas beers, December 10th 8pm O'Reilly's Bar

menoscemo

There has been quite a bit of talk about this in the logs and at the races, so I just thought I'd announce it here.

We'll be meeting at the above time and place, to celebrate/commiserate our perfromaces in the Waterford Half or aware 5 miler.

All are welcome, there are already loads of people already confirmed and the more the merrier.

The location is here and apparently there is a wide selection of drinks available, so whether you are a craft beer snob like Krusty_Clown or knacker (heineken shandy) drinker like TheRoadRunner, this should appeal to you.

So who's in?

Edit: the location is still To be decided, please vote in the poll above, it's a multiple choice poll so you can choose as many options as you like.

Brianderunner

The Long Stone

I'm in of course but not too keen on the venue. I've had my run in with the bouncers there more than once during my Trinity days (i wasn't in the wrong) and it always seems to be uncomfortably crowded in there on a Saturday night (and the Guinness gives you hangovers from hell)

RayCun

Should be able to manage my usual 'two pints and I'm off' that evening

chinguetti

A couple of things - anyway possible for people to make suggestions on the venue? I've nothing against the place as i've never been there by the way. I know you're never going to get a place that everyone's happy with by the way. I would suggest somewhere with seats though:p

Also, IIRC loads of people confirmed last year too in advance and about a dozen in total showed up so a 'wait and see' policy on numbers would be best.

But as i remember slipping on my backside going down Christchurch hill and not stopping for a good while, i think the snow and the ice was the problem.

And Meno could you check your spelling of Waterford;) Thanks

menoscemo

The Long Stone

chinguetti wrote: »

A couple of things - anyway possible for people to make suggestions on the venue? I've nothing against the place as i've never been there by the way. I know you're never going to get a place that everyone's happy with by the way. I would suggest somewhere with seats though:p

Also, IIRC loads of people confirmed last year too in advance and about a dozen in total showed up so a 'wait and see' policy on numbers would be best.

But as i remember slipping on my backside going down Christchurch hill and not stopping for a good while, i think the snow and the ice was the problem.

And Meno could you check your spelling of Waterford;) Thanks

Done on the Waterford thing .
There were some PM's behind the scenes on the venue and while not everyone agreed, Doyles seemed like the best compromise. Unfortunately being a regular pleb poster (unlike yer mods and fancy subscribers) I can only send PM's to 5 people at a time.
It really has to be a big bar with open spaces because we are actually expecting a big turnout this year, and for handiness I guess it has to eb in Dublin City Centre. The last time I was in Doyles I definitely remember there being loads of seats

Brianderunner

The Long Stone

menoscemo wrote: »

Done on the Waterford thing .
There were some PM's behind the scenes on the venue and while not everyone agreed, Doyles seemed like the best compromise. Unfortunately being a regular pleb poster (unlike yer mods and fancy subscribers) I can only send PM's to 5 people at a time.
It really has to be a big bar with open spaces because we are actually expecting a big turnout this year, and for handiness I guess it has to eb in Dublin City Centre. The last time I was in Doyles I definitely remember there being loads of seats

Doyles is far from a big bar with open spaces. It's one of those narrow circular bars. Go there on a Saturday night and you can barely move. There's seats alright but they're in groups of 3 or 4 and seperated (and hot property as you can imagine in a crowded pub).

Upstairs is more roomy but it turns into a nightclub later on and you can barely hear yourself think up there (Christ i'm getting old )

I suggest naming alternate venues and let democracy decide via a poll or whatever.

menoscemo

The Long Stone

Brianderunner wrote: »

I suggest naming alternate venues and let democracy decide via a poll or whatever.

That's cool, fire ahead. Other Bars on the shortlist were The Bank, O'Neills and the Czech Inn.

Brianderunner

The Long Stone

menoscemo wrote: »

That's cool, fire ahead. Other Bars on the shortlist were The Bank, O'Neills and the Czech Inn.

Not McGrattans anyway . O Neills and Czech Inn would be better than Doyles for sure. Havent been to the Bank but it looks a bit poxy. You always seem to pick the pubs with the dearest pints :pac: (€3.20 a pint in O Reilly's under Tara St. station)

TheRoadRunner

The Long Stone

Brianderunner wrote: »

Not McGrattans anyway . O Neills and Czech Inn would be better than Doyles for sure. Havent been to the Bank but it looks a bit poxy. You always seem to pick the pubs with the dearest pints :pac: (€3.20 a pint in O Reilly's under Tara St. station)

O'Neills is very pokey. The Bank is very narrow. I like Doyles, I think that was a ruuner as in has arty farty craft beers and bog standard larger lout swill, however, this 3.20 a pint thing has me intrigued. Haven't been in O'Reillys in a couple of years but I use to be a big fan. Put it to the people I say

tunguska

O'Reillys

menoscemo wrote: »

The location is here and apparently there is a wide selection of drinks available, so whether you are a craft beer snob like Krusty_Clown or knacker (heineken shandy) drinker like TheRoadRunner, this should appeal to you.

So who's in?

Big fan of doyles, especially at crimbo. Always a great atmosphere in the place that time of year and they play great music. Yeah it gets crowded but everywhere will be.

menoscemo

The Long Stone

TheRoadRunner wrote: »

O'Neills is very pokey. The Bank is very narrow. I like Doyles, I think that was a ruuner as in has arty farty craft beers and bog standard larger lout swill, however, this 3.20 a pint thing has me intrigued. Haven't been in O'Reillys in a couple of years but I use to be a big fan. Put it to the people I say

Can a mod add a Poll?
Let's say between:
O'Neills
The Bank
The Czech Inn
Doyles
O'Reillys???

Brianderunner

The Long Stone

menoscemo wrote: »

Can a mod add a Poll?
Let's say between:
O'Neills
The Bank
The Czech Inn
Doyles
O'Reillys???

Sounds good yeah, we'll go with the majority.

average_runner

McTurcaills

Not sure if i make it or not as work party is in the shelbourne the night before.

McTurcails is quite a big pub and you can reserve an area in it.
Long Stone is another pub you can reserve upstairs in it.
Doyles is ok
There is another pub on Suffolk st down from Oneills that looks big.
Hairy lemon not bad either.
Sinnotts off grafton Street!!!
White Horse on the quay by tara st station is quite open and has xmas decs up so you could get xmas songs:)

RayCun

menoscemo wrote: »

Can a mod add a Poll?
Let's say between:
O'Neills
The Bank
The Czech Inn
Doyles
O'Reillys???

added. I'll add anything else that gets two nominations

It's a multiple vote poll, so you can vote for your two favourites, or vote for everything other than the pub you hate...

TheRoadRunner

The Long Stone

RayCun wrote: »

added. I'll add anything else that gets two nominations
...

Lapellos

RayCun

TheRoadRunner wrote: »

Lapellos

I think VillageRunner is offering to sort people out...

Brianderunner

The Long Stone

average_runner wrote: »

McTurcails is quite a big pub and you can reserve an area in it.
Long Stone is another pub you can reserve upstairs in it.

My 2 old locals.

McTurcaills have €3.50 pints Monday to Sunday. It's quite open and plenty of seating. I was in there about 3 days a week when i was on the dole :pac:

The long stone is next door and is a little better with a class smoking area but standard prices.

+1 on the reservation thing. If there was enough of us

menoscemo

The Long Stone

I vote for everything (except the bank).

If we have too many places nominated I think it just gets too messy, that's why I tried to go the 'authoritarian' route :pac:

Still and all, I know the longstone and it's a fine pub. I still have a soft spot for The Czech Inn though, a few of us from here went for a beers a few months ago and ended up there and it was great. (we initially went to Porterhouse but you couldn't hear yourself think).

average_runner

McTurcaills

Could just do a 12 pubs of xmas instead
All pubs be cater for then!!

menoscemo

The Long Stone

average_runner wrote: »

Could just do a 12 pubs of xmas instead
All pubs be cater for then!!

We can still do that The poll is just to see where we start :pac:

pistol_75

We should all wear 'I'm following Fagan' Tee-Shirts

ecoli

pistol_75 wrote: »

We should all wear 'I'm following Fagan' Tee-Shirts

Either that or a "Are the Kenyans still behind me T Shirt"

Im easy going as ony one of the Pubs I have been to is Doyles so new experiences always welcom. As long as there drink is flowing I will be happy (6 weeks without drink in build up to Waterford will kill me:D)

Emer911

So is this for the lads only or are the girlies allowed along too (the Lapellos nomination was putting me off...:rolleyes:)

shazkea

The Long Stone

Emer911 wrote: »

So is this for the lads only or are the girlies allowed along too (the Lapellos nomination was putting me off...:rolleyes:)

Lol - that thought never even occured to me :rolleyes:. I've already cast my vote and invited myself along

RacoonQueen

Emer911 wrote: »

So is this for the lads only or are the girlies allowed along too (the Lapellos nomination was putting me off...:rolleyes:)

I thought the Lapellos nomination was TRR offering to dance for the ladies. No?

Richersounds.ie: John

How come all you super-fit 'n fast Boardies are so into your pubs / pints - fe*k it takes me all I have to stumble along (ever so slightly) faster than walking pace, and I've been off the Vino since a month before the DCM :mad:....

I may have to go along and see your capes / superman/woman gear..

Laughing (but really very jealous)

Jmc

Emer911

RacoonQueen wrote: »

I thought the Lapellos nomination was TRR offering to dance for the ladies. No?

Scary :eek:

RacoonQueen

Richersounds.ie: John wrote: »

How come all you super-fit 'n fast Boardies are so into your pubs / pints - fe*k it takes me all I have to stumble along (ever so slightly) faster than walking pace, and I've been off the Vino since a month before the DCM :mad:....

I may have to go along and see your capes / superman/woman gear..

Laughing (but really very jealous)

Jmc

I'll be dressed like this - http://www.flickr.com/photos/mbpics/2965033205/

I usually leave my crown at home for these events so as not to leave other people feeling too insignificant.

gerard65

McTurcaills

RacoonQueen wrote: »

I'll be dressed like this - http://www.flickr.com/photos/mbpics/2965033205/

Is that not a skunk:eek:

RacoonQueen

gerard65 wrote: »

Is that not a skunk:eek:

That's what I thought but the badge on it's neck looks remotely like a Racoon.

gerard65

McTurcaills

Their both vermin.

Emer911

RacoonQueen wrote: »

I'll be dressed like this - http://www.flickr.com/photos/mbpics/2965033205/

We won't have any problems spotting the ATR group in a crowded pub then

G-Money

Doyle's is small and crowded alright and might be best avoided.

O'Reillys I think is called the Sub Lounge now. The last few times I've been in there they have been chronically understaffed and you'd be quicker brewing your own beer. They used to have some sort of cocktail thing on and you'd get some airhead going up ordering 10 cocktails that would take the one staff member about 20 minutes to make. Another to avoid

TheRoadRunner

The Long Stone

Emer911 wrote: »

So is this for the lads only or are the girlies allowed along too (the Lapellos nomination was putting me off...:rolleyes:)

That valid nomination only got one vote cast in it's favour so don't let that put you off. I must emphasise that I am not a sexist/pervert a-hole.

RacoonQueen wrote: »

I thought the Lapellos nomination was TRR offering to dance for the ladies. No?

Yes I'm willing to dance (in ny famed boxers ) for any ladies for a nominal fee. Alternatively if locked will do for free.

G-Money wrote: »

Doyle's is small and crowded alright and might be best avoided.

Fair enough but any ****er nominating a boozer better make an appearance.

shels4ever

Might need to decided between the boozer or the half marathon now

ecoli

shels4ever wrote: »

Might need to decided between the boozer or the half marathon now

The half is that morning can get a lift back with me if you need it after. Make it back in plenty of time

shels4ever

ecoli wrote: »

The half is that morning can get a lift back with me if you need it after. Make it back in plenty of time

Will need to work on the OH about getting a 24 hour pass

G-Money

shels4ever wrote: »

Will need to work on the OH about getting a 24 hour pass

Don't be silly. Just say you are going and that's it. I bet she doesn't ask you for a pass??? :P

ecoli

shels4ever wrote: »

Will need to work on the OH about getting a 24 hour pass

Thats what pre race tapers are for............. Earning the browny points:D

shels4ever

ecoli wrote: »

Thats what pre race tapers are for............. Earning the browny points:D

Ah yes, but after 2 weeks away, I better wait a couple of week to spring that plan. She still doesnt know about London yet

Mr Slow

The Long Stone

RacoonQueen wrote: »

I'll be dressed like this - http://www.ebaumsworld.com/pictures/view/229163/

FYP

RayCun

Are you planning on wearing this?

Mr Slow

The Long Stone

RayCun wrote: »

Are you planning on wearing this?

Are you asking cause you want me to?:D

RayCun

Mr Slow wrote: »

Are you asking cause you want me to?:D

If you would like to an establish a Boards tradition of wearing swimwear to the xmas beers, someone will have to take the first step. I know we can rely on you

claralara

I don't drink but will attend in order to take note of the antics and then remind everyone in due course how much of an embarrassment they really are...:rolleyes:;)

Mr Slow

The Long Stone

RayCun wrote: »

If you would like to an establish a Boards tradition of wearing swimwear to the xmas beers, someone will have to take the first step. I know we can rely on you

I really think RQ is better placed than either of us to take that first step. Fair play to her, always pushing the boundaries.

Mr Slow

The Long Stone

claralara wrote: »

I don't drink but will attend in order to take note of the antics and then remind everyone in due course how much of an embarrassment they really are...:rolleyes:;)

Another bikini volunteer!

rainbow kirby

claralara wrote: »

I don't drink

:rolleyes:

RayCun

claralara wrote: »

I don't drink but will attend in order to take note of the antics and then remind everyone in due course how much of an embarrassment they really are...:rolleyes:;)

Good idea. Maybe you could record a video and put that video up on Boards a couple of weeks later, when those concerned think their antics have been forgotten?

Mr Slow

The Long Stone

RayCun wrote: »

Good idea. Maybe you could record a video and put that video up on Boards a couple of weeks later, when those concerned think their antics have been forgotten?

Has that been posted yet????

RayCun

No, but this would be a good time...