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Euro 2012 in Australia/NZ - ALL posts in here

  • 09-05-2012 12:24pm
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 119 ✭✭


    Just wondering, any good suggestions for a bar to watch the Ireland games in the euro's in Brisbane? I think they are on at 5.45am Ozzie time (i stand corrected!). We are based near the racecourse in Brisbane so anywhere within reasonable walking distance would be ideal if anyone knows anywhere!

    Mod edit 08/06/12 changed thread title to reflect growing number of 'The euro in XXcity' posts


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,440 ✭✭✭The Aussie


    Pubs open at 5.45am in Brisbane?
    your best bet would be one of the 6 or 7 bars in the Treasury Casino, they were normally the last place open many many moons ago, give them a call and check it out.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,251 ✭✭✭massdebater


    The games are on at 4:45am in QLD, NSW and VIC.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ElFox


    Yeah im in the same boat too...Has to be somewhere showing them live.. Be devastaing after waiting ten years not to see them


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,251 ✭✭✭massdebater


    Does anyone know if they will be on Foxtel? If not, I'll have to hit the Crown Casino to get watching them.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 310 ✭✭csm


    I think Setanta are showing it actually. You can buy an internet subscription so that you can stream the matches fairly cheaply. Saves on installing Foxtel if you don't already have it.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,251 ✭✭✭massdebater


    csm wrote: »
    Saves on installing Foxtel if you don't already have it.

    Will the matches be on Foxtel though? We're getting Foxtel installed this afternoon, it would be pretty handy if the matches will be shown on it!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,919 ✭✭✭✭Xavi6


    Will the matches be on Foxtel though?

    No, only Setanta have full coverage.

    SBS are showing eight live games.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 310 ✭✭csm


    you can add setanta to your foxtel package and there's no minimum contract (at least there wasn't for me last year).

    You also get the GAA, heineken cup and pro12 on setanta so if any of yas are into GAA or rugby it might be worth it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,919 ✭✭✭✭Xavi6


    If, like me, you don't care about gah or rugby back home and only want it for the Euros then you can get it for $50.97 ($16.99 first month, $16.99 initial registration fee and two-month minimum term). Everything else is a contract -

    http://www.setanta.com/au/how-to-subscribe/Foxtel/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 310 ✭✭csm


    So there's a two month minimum then? Not too bad really.

    Also they are very flexible on price if you try to leave. For example, for about 8 out of the last 12 months I've been paying $5 a month by pretending I'm not interested anymore and trying to cancel. Paid full price the rest of the time.

    Do you know what games SBS are showing?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,919 ✭✭✭✭Xavi6


    csm wrote: »
    Do you know what games SBS are showing?

    Two quarters, two semis and the final are five. Not sure of the rest.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,989 ✭✭✭Noo


    I think setanta is showing every euro game so worth the price...saying that we still don't know if we'll be getting it. Have a friend who got it recently, soon to be my new best friend when he has me calling over at 4 in the morning :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 621 ✭✭✭dave3004


    Hostels are a good place to watch matches at early hours in the morning


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,855 ✭✭✭Charlie Haughy


    Xavi6 wrote: »
    No, only Setanta have full coverage.

    SBS are showing eight live games.
    FUUUUU I was certain either ESPN or the fox sports channels would be showing full coverage. I have SBS also, but knowing our luck, they wont show any ireland games.

    Dont want to have to resort to streaming the live TV on RTE player through a irish proxy, especially with my dodgy internet connection, but its at least an option I suppose.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,029 ✭✭✭Pisco Sour


    Xavi6 wrote: »
    If, like me, you don't care about gah or rugby back home and only want it for the Euros then you can get it for $50.97 ($16.99 first month, $16.99 initial registration fee and two-month minimum term). Everything else is a contract -

    http://www.setanta.com/au/how-to-subscribe/Foxtel/

    Does that include a disconnection fee? If so that's pretty good. 50 dollars to see the whole Euros, assuming they have repeats aswell as the live games in the middle of the night. No interest in the gaa or any of that so happy to ditch Setanta once it's all over. Have foxtel already so not too much extra hassle to get Setanta.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 119 ✭✭kev-bt


    Thanks for the reply's. Im actually just passing through Brisbane for a few weeks and it's my sister's house so I dont really want to ask her to buy a subscribtion! If anyone hear's of any bars or any place that are opening up for it let us know (dont care about drink, just want to see it!). The Irish bar's will probably be promoting it closer to the time anyway......hopefully!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 669 ✭✭✭galait


    kev-bt wrote: »
    Thanks for the reply's. Im actually just passing through Brisbane for a few weeks and it's my sister's house so I dont really want to ask her to buy a subscribtion! If anyone hear's of any bars or any place that are opening up for it let us know (dont care about drink, just want to see it!). The Irish bar's will probably be promoting it closer to the time anyway......hopefully!

    If you are still stuck and don't want to venture out in the middle of the night just PM nearer the time ,I will give to a login to my own Proxy Server that uses UPC 50Mb/5Mb.
    I set it up for family in Australia/USA , I am sure the games will be streamed on RTE Player as well as AERTV.IE


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 119 ✭✭kev-bt


    Looks like games will not be streamed live on internet, not from rte anyway :mad:

    http://www.thescore.ie/emigrants-to-miss-out-as-rte-cannot-broadcast-euro-2012-games-online-295483-Dec2011/


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 669 ✭✭✭galait


    kev-bt wrote: »
    Looks like games will not be streamed live on internet, not from rte anyway :mad:

    http://www.thescore.ie/emigrants-to-miss-out-as-rte-cannot-broadcast-euro-2012-games-online-295483-Dec2011/


    That's outside Ireland , Via a Proxy you would be viewing the RTE site as if you were inside the country and thus should be available,


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,747 ✭✭✭irishmover


    Do not subscribe I setanta!!

    It's next to impossible to unsubscribe from them... I unsubbed 2 months ago and they said that I had to unsub a month in advance. Which I said fair enough. Jus got my second months charge since unsubbing..

    They claimed I never called them to unsub. I had the exact same package mentioned above. 17 dollars a month. I only wanted it for two month for the latter stages of the FA cup.

    On top of that you might aswell be watching it on a stream as the picture quality is terrible.

    Infact Internet streams are far better most of the time.

    Do not get setanta unless youre completely exhausted of every other possible option to watch the euros...

    Have a read on Oz forums.. All complain about how terrible it is. If only I knew sooner.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ElFox


    Setanta definitely showing all games live and Bar down under is shown all the games live.

    Lock in after 3am so if your looking for a pub atmosphere maybe here be best.

    Il prob head there meself.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 94 ✭✭darcy07


    Im currently living in melbourne just wondering were everyone is going to watch the footy??

    pubs/casino at home considering the games are on at about 5 am whats the plan?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,240 ✭✭✭hussey




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 94 ✭✭darcy07


    im thinking either the celtic club (which im told is a late night place still havent been ) or the casino for the game any other 24 hour good sports bars ?? im living in a hostel is st kilda they dont have setanta not sure if foxtel are showing them


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,251 ✭✭✭massdebater


    The first game is on the Sunday night of the Public Holiday so the casino will be hit then. I'm living in St Kilda too. Could do with finding a good local spot to watch the other two group games (and the knockout games ;)).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 595 ✭✭✭markymark21


    It's gotta be the casino. Always great craic when the football is on


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 94 ✭✭darcy07


    here's a list of pubs in melbourne that have setanta im a solo traveller so if anyone wants to meet up for scoops and some irish emotional banter find somewhere good to watch the games and im involved traps army down under


    Melbourne North

    Zagame’s Brunswick, 430 Sydney Road, Brunswick, VIC 3056
    Tel: 03 9380 1771
    Website: www.zagames.com.au/brunswick

    Kealba Hotel, Main Road East, Crnr Sunshine Avenue, Kealba, 3032
    Tel: 03 (03) 9366 6555
    Website: N/A

    Tankerville Hotel, 230 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy, VIC 3065
    Tel: 03 9417 3216
    Website: N/A

    Melbourne Central

    Portland Hotel, 127 Russell Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
    Tel: 03 9810 0064
    Website: www.portlandhotel.com.au

    Charles Dickens Tavern, 290 Collins St, Melbourne 3000
    Tel: 03 9654 1821
    Website: N/A

    The Celtic Club, 316-320 Queen St, Melbourne 3000
    Tel: 03 9670 6472
    Website: www.celticclub.com.au

    P J O'Brien's Irish Pub, Southbank Shp G14 Southgate Plz 3006
    (03) 9686 5011
    Website: www.pjobriens.com.au

    Fluid Oz, 450 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne CBD, VIC 3000
    Tel: 03 9662 4066
    Website: www.mibp.com.au

    Imperial Hotel, 2-8 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
    Tel: 03 9810 0062
    Web: www.bourkestreetimperial.com

    Melbourne West

    Quiet Man Irish Pub, 271 Racecourse Road, Flemington 3031
    Tel: 03 9376 6232
    Website: www.thequietman.com.au



    Melbourne South

    The Local, 22-24 Bay Street, Port Melbourne, VIC 3207
    Tel: 03 9810 0076
    Website: www.thelocalportmelbourne.com.au

    Zagame’s Caulfield Club Hotel, 25 Derby Road, Caulfield East, VIC 3145
    Tel: 03 9571 6268
    Website: www.zagames.com.au

    Bridie O'Reilly's, 462 Chapel Street, South Yarra VIC 3141
    Tel: 03 03 9827 7788
    Website: www.chapelst.bridieoreillys.com.au

    Pint on Punt, 42 Punt Road, Windsor 3181
    Tel: 03 9510 3310
    Website: www.pintonpunt.com.au

    St Kilda

    Hotel Barkly, 109 Barkly Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182
    Tel: 03 9525 3371
    Website: www.hotelbarkly.com

    Elephant & Wheelbarrow, 169 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda 3182
    Tel: 03 9534 7888
    Website: www.stkilda.elephantandwheelbarrow.com.au


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,251 ✭✭✭massdebater


    Cheers for the list. The Barkly and E&W are both walking distance from me so I'll probably go to one of them. The Barkly is closest so maybe there. Shít craic the way I gotta go to work after the games so no beer for me... :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 94 ✭✭darcy07


    Ye im staying around the corner in habitat hq hostel on st kilda road at the minute just started a office admin temp job in the city so don't know if i will be working while the games are on that will decide my drinking status even though them pubs have the tv channel dont know if they will be open


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 621 ✭✭✭dave3004


    Casino is good for matches but not great.

    Celtic Club.....I have my doubts about this place.

    Was meant to be open early morning for some previous Ireland game and about 20 of us standing outside at 6am and nothing doing so will prob dodge the place. Its not great either.

    E&W is good for the games.

    Charles Dickens is the best spot in the city for watching football. Its downstairs on Collins St and Queen I think. Good spot though.

    If you are staying in a hostel, Urban Central in Southbank shows all the games too. Its near the casino so better off gonig Cas, but if you wanna watch the game in a quieter atmosphere and nearer bed (should you be working), then Urban Central will defo be shwoign the whole tournament.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 852 ✭✭✭CrackisWhack


    darcy07 wrote: »
    here's a list of pubs in melbourne that have setanta im a solo traveller so if anyone wants to meet up for scoops and some irish emotional banter find somewhere good to watch the games and im involved traps army down under


    Melbourne North

    Zagame’s Brunswick, 430 Sydney Road, Brunswick, VIC 3056
    Tel: 03 9380 1771
    Website: www.zagames.com.au/brunswick

    Kealba Hotel, Main Road East, Crnr Sunshine Avenue, Kealba, 3032
    Tel: 03 (03) 9366 6555
    Website: N/A

    Tankerville Hotel, 230 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy, VIC 3065
    Tel: 03 9417 3216
    Website: N/A

    Melbourne Central

    Portland Hotel, 127 Russell Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
    Tel: 03 9810 0064
    Website: www.portlandhotel.com.au

    Charles Dickens Tavern, 290 Collins St, Melbourne 3000
    Tel: 03 9654 1821
    Website: N/A

    The Celtic Club, 316-320 Queen St, Melbourne 3000
    Tel: 03 9670 6472
    Website: www.celticclub.com.au

    P J O'Brien's Irish Pub, Southbank Shp G14 Southgate Plz 3006
    (03) 9686 5011
    Website: www.pjobriens.com.au

    Fluid Oz, 450 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne CBD, VIC 3000
    Tel: 03 9662 4066
    Website: www.mibp.com.au

    Imperial Hotel, 2-8 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
    Tel: 03 9810 0062
    Web: www.bourkestreetimperial.com

    Melbourne West

    Quiet Man Irish Pub, 271 Racecourse Road, Flemington 3031
    Tel: 03 9376 6232
    Website: www.thequietman.com.au



    Melbourne South

    The Local, 22-24 Bay Street, Port Melbourne, VIC 3207
    Tel: 03 9810 0076
    Website: www.thelocalportmelbourne.com.au

    Zagame’s Caulfield Club Hotel, 25 Derby Road, Caulfield East, VIC 3145
    Tel: 03 9571 6268
    Website: www.zagames.com.au

    Bridie O'Reilly's, 462 Chapel Street, South Yarra VIC 3141
    Tel: 03 03 9827 7788
    Website: www.chapelst.bridieoreillys.com.au

    Pint on Punt, 42 Punt Road, Windsor 3181
    Tel: 03 9510 3310
    Website: www.pintonpunt.com.au

    St Kilda

    Hotel Barkly, 109 Barkly Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182
    Tel: 03 9525 3371
    Website: www.hotelbarkly.com

    Elephant & Wheelbarrow, 169 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda 3182
    Tel: 03 9534 7888
    Website: www.stkilda.elephantandwheelbarrow.com.au


    How many of these places have 24 hour licenses though? All three group games KO at 3:45am


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,251 ✭✭✭massdebater


    4:45 in Melbourne


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 99 ✭✭gazmc18


    Hi guys
    is anybody on here heading out for the euro games ?anyone any suggestions on where to watch the Ireland games?
    Thanks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,919 ✭✭✭✭Xavi6




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,251 ✭✭✭massdebater


    Was speaking to a friend in Melb yesterday. He told me he was ringing around a few places during the week but none are open to show the matches. Even the casino doesn't have Setanta so it won't be on there. The only place he could find that will be opened is the Celtic Club. They're opening 15 mins before the game and closing straight away after. It'll be jammers no doubt. This is turning out to be a balls :(


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 317 ✭✭jockey#1


    Was speaking to a friend in Melb yesterday. He told me he was ringing around a few places during the week but none are open to show the matches. Even the casino doesn't have Setanta so it won't be on there. The only place he could find that will be opened is the Celtic Club. They're opening 15 mins before the game and closing straight away after. It'll be jammers no doubt. This is turning out to be a balls :(

    We called a place called the Charles Dickens Tavern, think it's on Collins Street. Anyhow apparently they will be showing most if not all of the games, but definitely Ireland V Croatia. Funnily enough I was speaking to a Croatian on the phone so there could be good banter inside there :D C'mon you boys in green:)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,251 ✭✭✭massdebater


    jockey#1 wrote: »
    We called a place called the Charles Dickens Tavern, think it's on Collins Street. Anyhow apparently they will be showing most if not all of the games, but definitely Ireland V Croatia. Funnily enough I was speaking to a Croatian on the phone so there could be good banter inside there :D C'mon you boys in green:)

    Cheers for that. Yeah it's on Collins St. Never been in to it though. Might head there myself. I'm not mad keen on going to the Celtic Club. The toughest part will be staying awake long enough to make the match after a feed of dink although I managed it for the CL final :o


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 317 ✭✭jockey#1


    From their pictures on the website it looks like a traditional sports bar. I'm from Cork so I will be watching Cork V Kerry before that in the Quietman then I will stagger down to Collins St. Can't wait for it now :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,919 ✭✭✭✭Xavi6


    The Charles Dickens isn't the nicest of places to say the least but it's a football pub (the Melbourne Victory supporters club base themselves there).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 94 ✭✭darcy07


    someone should open there doors and help the fans in need to watch the games my reading of it is there will be big demand but little supply maybe we should pick a pub that has setanta and all email them showing the demand if you show it people will come


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,251 ✭✭✭massdebater


    darcy07 wrote: »
    someone should open there doors and help the fans in need to watch the games my reading of it is there will be big demand but little supply maybe we should pick a pub that has setanta and all email them showing the demand if you show it people will come

    I'm sure it's more a case that they're not allowed to open their doors due to licencing constraints etc. I'm sure they'd all be open 24 hours if they were allowed!


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,267 ✭✭✭Dublin Red Devil


    I presume some English or Irish pubs will open early morning to facilitate the people who want to watch games. They should be delighted with the extra business it would bring in. They would be stupid not to do it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,280 ✭✭✭jackbhoy


    Xavi6 wrote: »
    The Charles Dickens isn't the nicest of places to say the least but it's a football pub (the Melbourne Victory supporters club base themselves there).

    It's a hole alright but most reliable spot in Melbourne for European soccer and rugby.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,928 ✭✭✭crushproof


    I'll be in Melbourne for the Spain game, staying in the CBD so looking for somewhere handy to watch it. The imperial hotel on Bourke Street says on its website that it's showing every game live, anyone ever been?
    Living on the Gold Coast so the Spain game is the only one with which I'll be able to find a place with decent banter!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,919 ✭✭✭✭Xavi6


    The Imperial is the Melbourne Heart supporters bar and is definitely a football spot, if it's on there then yeah it's a good place to go for it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 94 ✭✭darcy07


    i work around the corner from the imperial will call in after work and ask the question


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,581 ✭✭✭Testament1


    Xavi6 wrote: »

    Is The Star place in that article the Star Bar across from Event Cinema or is it a different place do ya know? Wouldnt mind checking that place out.

    I know Scruffys are showing the games but Id kinda like to find a better alternative :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 178 ✭✭cormaclynch


    http://www.celticclub.com.au/sports/default.asp

    Upcoming sports events - Free Entry
    Stay tuned for the Euro 2012 Fixtures

    Monday 11th June Ireland v Croatia Doors open 4am. Kick off 4.45am

    Friday 15th June Spain v Ireland. Doors open 4am. Kick off 4.45am

    Tuesday 19th June. Ireland v Italy. Doors open 4am. Kick off 4.45am



    2012 Steinlager Rugby Series Games

    Saturday 9th June - All Blacks v Ireland. Kick off 5.30pm

    Saturday 16th June - All Blacks v Ireland. Kick off 5.30pm

    Saturday 23rd June - All Blacks v Ireland. Kick off 5.30pm



    World Cup Qualifier

    Friday 8th June. Australia v Oman. Kick off 11pm

    Tuesday 12 June. Australia v Japan. Kick off 7.30pm


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 99 ✭✭Nick Diamond


    Gotta be the casino innit


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 94 ✭✭darcy07


    Went into the imperial and they assured me they will be playing every game

    so i reckon we have narrowed it down to 3 pubs celtic club , imperial , charles dickens


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