Pub Cork England Football

Mr Scoobie

This may be asking for trouble but I'm moving to Cork at the beginning of June and being English, I'm a bit gutted that I'm gonna be away from UK pubs during the Euros. Is there any "safe" pub in Cork where I can where my English jersey and shout loudly at the tele while England lose on penalties?
I googled "England supporters club Cork" and while there is one in Dublin there's not in Cork.
Is this a ridiculous request? Are there any other brits in Cork who want to meet up and blame Frank Lampard together?
Cheers

johnayo

There are no pubs in cork.:D:D:D

Chuck Stone

Mr Scoobie wrote: »

This may be asking for trouble but I'm moving to Cork at the beginning of June and being English, I'm a bit gutted that I'm gonna be away from UK pubs during the Euros. Is there any "safe" pub in Cork where I can where my English jersey and shout loudly at the tele while England lose on penalties?
I googled "England supporters club Cork" and while there is one in Dublin there's not in Cork.
Is this a ridiculous request? Are there any other brits in Cork who want to meet up and blame Frank Lampard together?
Cheers

Maybe try the soccer forum? You have to request access to it. There must be somewhere in Cork that will cater for the English games.

I would like to think the people here would be mature enough to not give hassle to England supporters.

minidazzler

In the city you'll be safe enough in most bars on the main drinking streets, Oliver Plunkett and Washington Streets. The Oliver Plunkett seems a rather tame place, but the Woolshed would be best (it's just behind washington street) because it's very multi-cultural as it is.

The further you go from the city centre the more likely you are to find some prick being an armchair republican. Even at that you won't find too many.

mik_da_man

Yeah I'd agree.
The Old Oak tend to show all games, the woolshed prob will too.

54kroc

The spots mentioned above are ideal, but if it was me I'd leave the jersey at home.

minidazzler

54kroc wrote: »

The spots mentioned above are ideal, but if it was me I'd leave the jersey at home.

In the Old Oak (during the day) or the woolshed there will be no issue at all.

Roar

most pubs will have the games on. As mentioned above, Woolshed is a great spot to watch matches. Door 51 have an HD projector with a massive screen, and sober lane is always good for pints/pizza/matches. You'll have no bother finding a bar for the game

Mr Scoobie

Amazing, thanks so much for the all responses! I'll go check them out (without jersey) before all the games start!

I'll try the soccer forum too, but it looked like a massive amount of posts were required or a 3 month wait, I'll check again.

Thanks again guys

Mr Scoobie

Amazing, thanks so much for the all responses! I'll go check them out (without jersey) before all the games start!

I'll try the soccer forum too, but it looked like a massive amount of posts were required or a 3 month wait, I'll check again.

Thanks again guys

KCAccidental

The Old Oak should be safe enough. watched US-England at the world cup a couple a years ago with 4 or 5 English lads. Be prepared for a ribbing if a Robert Green type howler goes in though

You should have no bother in any pub in the flat of the city as MiniD mentioned, you can never say never etc but I'd be fairly certain.

kart

I have been to Old oak when english games are on. Haven't seen anyone wearing jersey getting hassle either. As sad before, if you are far from city centre, theres more chance to stumble on some idiots, but in centre, its grand, i don't think you will have a problem in any of the sports bars there.

Also, for the future, bear in mind that when the actual Premier League games start again, you can go to fan pubs to watch them as bigger Premier league clubs have their own fan bars here too:)

Balmed Out

Mr Scoobie wrote: »

Amazing, thanks so much for the all responses! I'll go check them out (without jersey) before all the games start!

I'll try the soccer forum too, but it looked like a massive amount of posts were required or a 3 month wait, I'll check again.

Thanks again guys

Just check out a pub beforehand. Most would be grand even with the jersey. Make sure theres not a sinn fein office next door or signs up for sinn fein fundraisers. I had an English friend who used to live over here and he always wore the jersey, got a bit of a ribbing but all good humored.
There will be some banter and most people will be die hard Ukraine fans or whoever else all of a sudden but theres the odd Irish person who would support England over a country other then Ireland, scotland and wales. Suppose some may despise France more too.

MikeCork2009

From watching the 2010 World Cup.

Door 51 seemed a good spot, lots of different jerseys, England included. Also found Preachers to be good, a good few German and Dutch jerseys and there were also a few lads in England jerseys for the England matches - got the usual stick but nothing malicious. In fact the jersey that got the most abuse was France, but that was to be expected :P

I would also agree with the Woolshed. Normally seems to be a good spread of fans of different affiliation in there for matches, whether it's premier league or six nations/rwc.

I'm looking at having the reverse problem in that I may be in England on June 24th, when we will hopefully be playing England in the 1/4 final

beer enigma

I've been in Cork for 10 years and tend to use the Oak for England games as its both central and a mix of all sorts of people.

That said, I've never had any hassle supporting England in any Cork bar - just get used to the fact that the rest of the people will cheer for the opposition lol :rolleyes:

I'd leave the shirt at home though - 99.9% wont mind, but its that 0.1% that will seize any opportunity.

Gimme a shout if you're heading in as I may well be going myself

Paz-CCFC

Andip wrote: »

I've been in Cork for 10 years and tend to use the Oak for England games as its both central and a mix of all sorts of people.

That said, I've never had any hassle supporting England in any Cork bar - just get used to the fact that the rest of the people will cheer for the opposition lol :rolleyes:

I'd leave the shirt at home though - 99.9% wont mind, but its that 0.1% that will seize any opportunity.

Gimme a shout if you're heading in as I may well be going myself

Feck that. Don't be letting some armchair Republican dictate the colours you wear. If you want to wear your jersey, wear it proudly. If some eejit gives you hassle over it, either ignore him or ask him who he supports - the answer will probably be Manchester Utd, Liverpool or Glasgow Celtic. You can give him plenty of stick back for supporting an English/Scottish team, but being outraged at someone supporting their own.

I've never seen anyone getting hassle over wearing an English jersey. It probably happens, but no more than someone getting hassle for wearing a clubs' jersies.

I'd say I've gotten more hassle for wearing a Cork City FC shirt than if I wore an England one, to be honest.

beer enigma

Paz-CCFC wrote: »

Feck that. Don't be letting some armchair Republican dictate the colours you wear. If you want to wear your jersey, wear it proudly. If some eejit gives you hassle over it, either ignore him or ask him who he supports - the answer will probably be Manchester Utd, Liverpool or Glasgow Celtic. You can give him plenty of stick back for supporting an English/Scottish team, but being outraged at someone supporting their own.

I've never seen anyone getting hassle over wearing an English jersey. It probably happens, but no more than someone getting hassle for wearing a clubs' jersies.

I'd say I've gotten more hassle for wearing a Cork City FC shirt than if I wore an England one, to be honest.

Fair play for the comment, but I'd still be wary that the guy who picks up on it wouldn't know a football from a rugby ball - he's only looking to pick a fight.

I've worn my jersey in town before & had some great banter with the lads, but times have changed & much as I'd love to wear my jersey in town now, I personally wouldn't take the risk for fear of bumping into that mindless eejit.

Balmed Out

MikeCork2009 wrote: »

I'm looking at having the reverse problem in that I may be in England on June 24th, when we will hopefully be playing England in the 1/4 final

It would be nice to get a nice easy passage to the semi's

Paz-CCFC

Andip wrote: »

Fair play for the comment, but I'd still be wary that the guy who picks up on it wouldn't know a football from a rugby ball - he's only looking to pick a fight.

I've worn my jersey in town before & had some great banter with the lads, but times have changed & much as I'd love to wear my jersey in town now, I personally wouldn't take the risk for fear of bumping into that mindless eejit.

If anything, you'd be less likely to get hassle than a few years ago. We've come along way - just look at the queen's visit last year. I'd say the fact that Ireland haven't played England in a football match (unless you considered club matches, but that would confuse a lot of Irish football fans who support English teams!) has helped calm things down a bit, too. Sure, isn't Cork known as the Rebel County for rebelling in favour of a monarch - you'll be fine! :P

linfield

I wouldn't worry bout an English jersey at all. I've worn Glasgow Rangers tops in Cork City centre and apart from a few bemused looks I didn't get any hassle.

Herb Powell

Passage West.

Ludo

Herb Powell wrote: »

Passage West.

Lol. NO!

Lemmy Scott

I would suggest the ferry arms in passage-free food out the back in all

Balmed Out

Herb Powell wrote: »

Passage West.

maybe carrigtwohill would be better

kart

I actually think that after a year of living in Cork the thread starter will be amused thinking back or re-reading this thread. Pretty sure that after a year in Cork sportspubs he still hasnt had any hassle. Wearing a jersey or not.
Just my bet.

Illkillya

Agreed about the sports pubs giving no trouble - Oliver Punkett St area would be a good bet, the Old Oak will probably have a load of English people in. I'd be a bit more aware in the smaller pubs or the outskirts of the city center (Shandon / Barrack / Coburg St etc) - definitely don't go in singing God Save the Queen or chanting No Surrender to the IRA. I've never seen an England fan get any real hassle in Ireland but I have seen a Rangers fan get his car keyed after the game.

Mr Scoobie

kart wrote: »

I actually think that after a year of living in Cork the thread starter will be amused thinking back or re-reading this thread. Pretty sure that after a year in Cork sportspubs he still hasnt had any hassle. Wearing a jersey or not.
Just my bet.

you're probably right! I guessed that there wouldn't be any hassle really, my ulterior motive was to see if there was already a place where England fans met up, an English owned bar or something. but it is good to hear that the chances of hassle are minimal!

Flesh Gorden

There's a Chelsea supporters bar on Leitrim street, good chance it would be full of ex-pats,
can't imagine there being many native Chelsea supporters here over the age of 15

Never been in there myself so can't vouch for the place
nearly went for the first Napoli match with two lads from Naples and a few other of their Italian friends

kart

Flesh Gorden wrote: »

There's a Chelsea supporters bar on Leitrim street, good chance it would be full of ex-pats,
can't imagine there being many native Chelsea supporters here over the age of 15

There is fair few english going there alright, most people there still irish, owner is irish too. An alright place, specially for Chelsea fans ofcourse:)

jkmanc1974

Do any of the posters on here know the name of the Man City pub that is near the bus station in Cork?

Cant think of the name of it - thanks in advance
Johnny

evilivor

jkmanc1974 wrote: »

Do any of the posters on here know the name of the Man City pub that is near the bus station in Cork?

Cant think of the name of it - thanks in advance
Johnny

Mulligans.

lostmidlander

Hi Scoobie,
I’m living in Cork 14 years and it's always a challenge getting an atmosphere for an England game. However, I generally watch the match with a couple of other English guys and you’re welcome to join us. The more the merrier. Don't be concerned about wearing the England shirt, I'm sure you will be fine; thankfully the one's that take exception are a small percentage of Cork's population. In general Cork is a really great place to live, you’ve chosen well.

grenache

Mr Scoobie wrote: »

This may be asking for trouble but I'm moving to Cork at the beginning of June and being English, I'm a bit gutted that I'm gonna be away from UK pubs during the Euros. Is there any "safe" pub in Cork where I can where my English jersey and shout loudly at the tele while England lose on penalties?
I googled "England supporters club Cork" and while there is one in Dublin there's not in Cork.
Is this a ridiculous request? Are there any other brits in Cork who want to meet up and blame Frank Lampard together?
Cheers

What's the difference between watching England lose in an Irish bar, and watching England lose in an English one?

grenache

Flesh Gorden wrote: »

There's a Chelsea supporters bar on Leitrim street, good chance it would be full of ex-pats,
can't imagine there being many native Chelsea supporters here over the age of 15

Never been in there myself so can't vouch for the place
nearly went for the first Napoli match with two lads from Naples and a few other of their Italian friends

Christ they had a lucky escape! I can't imagine Napoli or any opposition fans getting a warm reception in that particular haunt!


As for the OP, don't be afraid to wear your England jersey, vast majority of people won't give a damn and why should they. If a scumbag gives you hassle just ask him where is his liverpool/man utd shirt! Or better still, kick him in the balls.

grenache

grenache wrote: »

Christ they had a lucky escape! I can't imagine Napoli or any opposition fans getting a warm reception in that particular haunt!


....

ever been in there?

grenache

RoverJames wrote: »

ever been in there?

Yep. Me no likey.

Kold

I've worn my England jersey in the Bodega, The Rob Roy, An Brog and probably a few others. You get a few stink eyes alright but mostly people don't care. It's the group of 15 year old wah kids wearing tracksuits that you'd want to give a wide berth.

Another side effect of the jersey is every 2nd prick telling you why we're sh*t but as a Spurs jersey wearer too I'm pretty used to it.

Mr Scoobie

I thought I'd leave some feedback after watching the England France game for any future readers of the thread. I went to Reardens? (definitely spelt wrong) because it had a Euro poster the size of the building outside but it was really really empty, two people in there and one of them was getting paid.

Abandoned ship and went to the woolshed, mobbed, admittedly mostly french, from apple apparently, but plenty of England fans and shirts too, lots of chatting, lots of shouting.

good food and jugs of (bad) beer for under a tenner. Hopefully it will be that busy for the rest of the games.

Was anyone somewhere better?

Paz-CCFC

Mr Scoobie wrote: »

I thought I'd leave some feedback after watching the England France game for any future readers of the thread. I went to Reardens? (definitely spelt wrong) because it had a Euro poster the size of the building outside but it was really really empty, two people in there and one of them was getting paid.

Abandoned ship and went to the woolshed, mobbed, admittedly mostly french, from apple apparently, but plenty of England fans and shirts too, lots of chatting, lots of shouting.

good food and jugs of (bad) beer for under a tenner. Hopefully it will be that busy for the rest of the games.

Was anyone somewhere better?

How big was the jug? And did you see the prices of any of the other beers?

It looks like a good place, but I looked at the prices online - they didn't have the drafts up, but most bottles were a fiver and 500ml/pint bottles were about €6-€7!

http://www.woolshedbaa.com/cork/baa-2/beers-2/

MikeCork2009

I was in there for the Holland v Denmark match and it was busy, good atmosphere. Was packed for the Ireland match.

I normally drink pints of Smithwicks in the Woolshed, cos it's good there. And it's only €3.90 a pint. They are also doing a loyalty card thing at the moment where you get a stamp for every pint you buy and get one free after 10.

Another positive is that they have some cracking barmaids

Sergio

I personally wud shout for England myself after Ireland of course.I I was supporting them last monday against the french frogs and the fact im a big arsenal fan means ive a big interest in seeing Alex chamberlain and theo walcott play well. The days are well gone apart from a small minority of small minded idiots to hate england even thoug they walk around in premiership jerseys every other day!

bernardamaac.

evilivor wrote: »

Mulligans.

Thanks il petrol bomb that later .(Sarcasm /Joke)!!! Haha anyone know of a good
Manchester united fan pum :L im turning 18 end of summer and love to make myself acquaintated for the new season before i go to the man u v spurs match in september with the mates :P

bernardamaac.

linfield wrote: »

I wouldn't worry bout an English jersey at all. I've worn Glasgow Rangers tops in Cork City centre and apart from a few bemused looks I didn't get any hassle.

U serious ?:/ If my friend saw ya he'd kill ya hes a really big republican really smart lad too before i was in spain went up to my ma and da wearing celtic jersey gettin money.they were sitting outside a pub ya no and they asked me to go over to another pub and ask for a lend of darts.i walked over beknowing it was a rangers fan club went to walk in the door and got aloud of shifty looks in blue shirts haha just started laughing and walked away :S :L:L

Roar

bernardamaac. wrote: »

U serious ?:/ If my friend saw ya he'd kill ya

Sigh.

:rolleyes:

bernardamaac.

Roar wrote: »

Sigh.

:rolleyes:

Haha it was a joke chill.:cool:

Paz-CCFC

bernardamaac. wrote: »

U serious ?:/ If my friend saw ya he'd kill ya hes a really big republican really smart lad too before i was in spain went up to my ma and da wearing celtic jersey gettin money.they were sitting outside a pub ya no and they asked me to go over to another pub and ask for a lend of darts.i walked over beknowing it was a rangers fan club went to walk in the door and got aloud of shifty looks in blue shirts haha just started laughing and walked away :S :L:L

He's a Scottish Republican, is he?

Roar

bernardamaac. wrote: »

Haha it was a joke chill.:cool:

yeah. Hilarious.

Grow up.