Arthur's Day 2012

NeirBot

Just wondering where people were going for a pint on Thursday and are the pints cheap everywhere or is it just a pub by pub thing? €2.52 a pint in my local last year! (2011-1759) I'd like it to be €2.53 this year!!:D

I know it's given out about as a gimmick but it's good craic on a Thursday night!

Glenvw

NeirBot wrote: »

Just wondering where people were going for a pint on Thursday and are the pints cheap everywhere or is it just a pub by pub thing? €2.52 a pint in my local last year! (2011-1759) I'd like it to be €2.53 this year!!:D

I know it's given out about as a gimmick but it's good craic on a Thursday night!

Will be goin to my local which is shearys in crumlin for one or seven. Was in the oriel hotel in ballincollig last year and was regular price didn't even get served in Guinness glass.

pawrick

I know of one bar in Athlone doing pints for 2.50, think most places do a discount for the night.

Xennon

Whens Tesco's Day???

bazz26

Think I'll give Diageo's Day a miss.

magma69

bazz26 wrote: »

Think I'll give Diageo's Day a miss.

I'll be out enjoying The Herbaliser rocking it at Mickey Martins for free.

leakyboots

What time is The Herbaliser on?

bazz26

That's just super. I guess the recession is not as bad as we were lead to believe.

magma69

leakyboots wrote: »

What time is The Herbaliser on?

Not exactly sure but I'll post it when I find out.

bazz26 wrote: »

That's just super. I guess the recession is not as bad as we were lead to believe.

It's free. You don't have to skull 10 pints down there if you don't want to or can't afford it. I certainly won't be.

RikkFlair

Xennon wrote: »

Whens Tesco's Day???

Just realised I've over 40 euro in vouchers that I'd forgotten about. Tomorrows Tesco day for me

Swiper the fox

Absolute joke of an occasion, like we need another reason to go and get hammered, if I was 10 years younger I'd be all for it of course but who the hell benefits, is it for charity or something?

swervring

This year they are donating €5 to charity each time someone checks in somewhere.. at least that what their website seems to say!!

RockyTwoArms

Sort of;
http://sociable.co/meme/paint-the-storehouse-black-with-guinnesss-arthurs-day-facebook-app/
Mainly it is just an excuse to go out, chance to see some music (mainly local bands)
Getting hammered is your own choice.
It's another marketing master stroke by Guinness.
Putting it on a random Thursday is a huge boost to the pub and music trades.
I think of it as Paddies day for those without kids (or those who want to get away from them).

seachto7

It's what Paddys day should market itself as!

allimac

Here's a full list of Limerick pubs involved tomorrow,http://www.limerick.ie/visiting/whatson/septemberevents/2012-09-27arthursdayinlimerick.html The locke bars deal looks like the winner, lunch and a pint for only €2

bigpink

Mumford and Sons are suppose to be the secret act for Symths thats the rumour going round town today

Culleeo

allimac wrote: »

Here's a full list of Limerick pubs involved tomorrow,http://www.limerick.ie/visiting/whatson/septemberevents/2012-09-27arthursdayinlimerick.html The locke bars deal looks like the winner, lunch and a pint for only €2

Just to let people know, you have to eat between 5pm and 6.30pm. I've two tickets for it that I won't be using, if anyone is out around UL tomorrow that wants them, let me know. Free of charge. I'm sound like that

Sar_Bear

bigpink wrote: »

Mumford and Sons are suppose to be the secret act for Symths thats the rumour going round town today

They are playing in Dublin, not Limerick.

bigpink

Thought the acts were secret??maybe they will double gig!!

Sar_Bear

bigpink wrote: »

Thought the acts were secret??maybe they will double gig!!

Alot of em have been let slip, "by accident"!

My money is on Smyths having the big act for Limerick anyways!

seachto7

Texas playing in Smyths

Sar_Bear

seachto7 wrote: »

Texas playing in Smyths

Source?

PopTarts

Any updates on any acts?

Heard Mika will be in The Graduate in Killiney

Swiper the fox

Hope Texas are prepared to play I don't want a lover over and over or the Smyths crowd would rather hear free beer, that Sharleen Spiteri is a fine thing though;)

seachto7

Sar_Bear wrote: »

Source?

don't want to say

Vertigo100

Will not be happy if its Texas.

seachto7

Swiper the fox wrote: »

Hope Texas are prepared to play I don't want a lover over and over or the Smyths crowd would rather hear free beer, that Sharleen Spiteri is a fine thing though;)

this is it, the crows in smyths wouldn't know Texas to see, but if some sh*te covers band were in there, they'd know the song........

Vertigo100

seachto7 wrote: »

this is it, the crows in smyths wouldn't know Texas to see, but if some sh*te covers band were in there, they'd know the song........

Think more of it will be that people were expecting Mumford and sons seeing as that was put out there for the last week. I'd prefer primal scream to Texas.

leakyboots

Vertigo100 wrote: »

Think more of it will be that people were expecting Mumford and sons seeing as that was put out there for the last week. I'd prefer primal scream to Texas.

Primal Scream played the O2 less than a year ago, I doubt very much they'll suddenly show up in Smyths

magma69

magma69 wrote: »

Not exactly sure but I'll post it when I find out.



It's free. You don't have to skull 10 pints down there if you don't want to or can't afford it. I certainly won't be.

I was told they'd be kicking off at about half nine but that's not 100% confirmed. I hope it's the full band playing and not some dj set, which would still be cool but obviously not as good. I've been meaning to see them since they were described as one of the best acts at Electric Picnic a few years back.

Vertigo100

leakyboots wrote: »

Primal Scream played the O2 less than a year ago, I doubt very much they'll suddenly show up in Smyths

They are one of the headliners and being paid by Diageo so will show up where they are told I'd imagine. Looks like its definitely Texas from what I'm getting from people working in Smyths.

leakyboots

Vertigo100 wrote: »

They are one of the headliners and being paid by Diageo so will show up where they are told I'd imagine. Looks like its definitely Texas from what I'm getting from people working in Smyths.

Apologies, didn't realise they were part of the overseas bands being brought in.

nwo4ever

Have you still got the tickets?

Harpy

I haven't heard much about the 2.50 pints this year??anyone know the pubs doing the cheap pints of Guiness?

nwo4ever

Was just onto UL and The Coronas tonight is not for Arthurs day its part of the UL 40 year anniversary and tickets are only available to UL Students and Staff! Sickened, anyone know of anyone not using their tickets? Worth a try

445279.ie

nwo4ever wrote: »

Was just onto UL and The Coronas tonight is not for Arthurs day its part of the UL 40 year anniversary and tickets are only available to UL Students and Staff! Sickened, anyone know of anyone not using their tickets? Worth a try

You need student ID card so not worth getting someones ticket tbh

nwo4ever

Ah crap! Cheers

RikkFlair

leakyboots wrote: »

Primal Scream played the O2 less than a year ago, I doubt very much they'll suddenly show up in Smyths

The smoking cage in Costelloes would be more Primal Screams kind of vibe :pac:

Vertigo100

Texas sound checking in Smyths at the minute.

445279.ie

Vertigo100 wrote: »

Texas sound checking in Smyths at the minute.

I seriously hope this is true

Sar_Bear

445279.ie wrote: »

I seriously hope this is true

I really like Texas, be nice to see them live

Vertigo100

445279.ie wrote: »

I seriously hope this is true

It's true. Was speaking to one of the managers. There's rumblings of a 2nd big act making an apearence in Smyths too it seems.

445279.ie

My friend in the queue outside Smyths and you're right it is Texas

She's fecking thrilled. Thanks for the heads up Vertigo100

Volvic12

Dolans is the place to be in Limerick today. Unless this act also makes an appearance at Smyths.

445279.ie

Could you elaborate??

Vertigo100

Volvic12 wrote: »

Dolans is the place to be in Limerick today. Unless this act also makes an appearance at Smyths.

I heard that the act in dolans is swapping with Texas so both places get both acts. Can to tell who's down in dolans?

Volvic12

That's excellant news for Limerick if thats the case that Smyths and Dolans will swap over acts.
I actually can't elaborate as I don't know myself but my source is v.v.good (in the know) and I all I was told was to go to Dolans if in Limerick this evening. He said I wouldn't be disapointed.

445279.ie

I wonder if it's The Coronas playing Dolans after playing in UL today

Vertigo100

Texas about to come on.

Resi12

Volvic12 wrote: »

That's excellant news for Limerick if thats the case that Smyths and Dolans will swap over acts.
I actually can't elaborate as I don't know myself but my source is v.v.good (in the know) and I all I was told was to go to Dolans if in Limerick this evening. He said I wouldn't be disapointed.

What exactly are you into then because I don't know your tastes therefore I haven't a clue as to why you wouldn't be disappointed.

Tell me yes or no, is it Ellie Goulding?

Vertigo100

Resi12 wrote: »

What exactly are you into then because I don't know your tastes therefore I haven't a clue as to why you wouldn't be disappointed.

Tell me yes or no, is it Ellie Goulding?

It's def not Ellie. She's playing in Dublin. Was on tony Fenton a while ago.