watching cheltenham in Ireland?

chancer007

I saw on the RP yesterday some hotel in Waterford doing a deal for 3 nights stay to watch cheltenham festival...free RP & all that jazz
Just wondering has anyone done something similar?
have the few days off but not going over..I usually have the bets on & watch at home,might do something different
cheers

BumperD

Heard of people doing something similar, never did it myself.

Harry Angstrom

Seems a bit of a novelty. I wonder how many people will take up the offer?

TakeTheVeil

I know a lot of local pubs would join up witha bookie and offer a Cheltenham ticket for €25 which gives you a free €5 bet everyday, a free pint and a bowl of stew. Stuff like that... as there might be a good few lads taking a good few days off work for it.

stretchaq

watch in the local every year few nice pints 50" telly no one to bother the 10 or 12 of us that are there for the enjoyment of the racing owners throws on a few bowls of soup and sandwiches aswell cant beat it

stretchaq

oh and free WI FI and papers essential stuff haha

battser

Following up this anyone care to share around Dublin the best pubs for catering for the races? Lots I've been too are too stingy to even throw out a few sambos.

The Mig

battser wrote: »

Following up this anyone care to share around Dublin the best pubs for catering for the races? Lots I've been too are too stingy to even throw out a few sambos.

The Goat is usually decent

judgethemoment

The Mig wrote: »

The Goat is usually decent

The Goat put "reserved" signs on their tables. Avoid

The Mig

judgethemoment wrote: »

The Goat put "reserved" signs on their tables. Avoid

Reserve your table then

wicklowwonder

battser wrote: »

Following up this anyone care to share around Dublin the best pubs for catering for the races? Lots I've been too are too stingy to even throw out a few sambos.

Yeah be great get a few around the city centre which will have a bit of atmosphere for the racing this year.

realdanbreen

I've said it before and I'll say it again-go to your local bookies,bet with folding money, none of this on line mullarkey(on line betting is like wearing a condom, not quite natural)More than likely your local bookie will have a decent pub nearby. Fluctuate between the two. Lokk after the staff when you have a decent win and you will get all the info you need from them. Happy punting!!:cool:

UrbanSea

Without trying to be smart, why back in your local bookies a horse at 8/1 if you can get 10/1 online? I'm all for supporting independents or whatever but only if they're best price.

Mossey Joe

Peadar Kearneys, Cassidys and the Dame Tavern are all good racing boozers

Backstreet Moyes

realdanbreen wrote: »

I've said it before and I'll say it again-go to your local bookies,bet with folding money, none of this on line mullarkey(on line betting is like wearing a condom, not quite natural)More than likely your local bookie will have a decent pub nearby. Fluctuate between the two. Lokk after the staff when you have a decent win and you will get all the info you need from them. Happy punting!!:cool:

Or you could go into the pub take out your phone do bets online get guaranteed multiples and shop around for the best price.

convert

The Blarney Inn on the corner of Kildare/Nassau St is also a handy spot.

mr.jingle

realdanbreen wrote: »

Lokk after the staff when you have a decent win and you will get all the info you need from them. Happy punting!!:cool:

Just like they look after you when you lose a load of your hard earned cash, most behind the counter haven't a notion about horse racing either so very little info to be gained only the 'tips' given out by the local drunk who spotted a horse's name is the the name of a grandson :rolleyes:

naughto

realdanbreen wrote: »

I've said it before and I'll say it again-go to your local bookies,bet with folding money, none of this on line mullarkey(on line betting is like wearing a condom, not quite natural)More than likely your local bookie will have a decent pub nearby. Fluctuate between the two. Lokk after the staff when you have a decent win and you will get all the info you need from them. Happy punting!!:cool:

Ya can't take a sh1te in peace in a pub or bookies. I've made money on a bet while taking a sh1te at home in peace

Gavin "shels"

Was in Ryans on Camden St last year for the Friday, decent crowd and they had a good offer on (free €5 bet, grub and a pint or something along the lines). You have a Paddy Power next door and a Laddies 2 mins away. Probably keep it local this year, Leonards Corner always has a big crowd for big race days.

BumperD

naughto wrote: »

Ya can't take a sh1te in peace in a pub or bookies. I've made money on a bet while taking a sh1te at home in peace

Have you a toilet in your living room? Not quite sure that's what the op had in mind.

naughto

BumperD wrote: »

Have you a toilet in your living room? Not quite sure that's what the op had in mind.

No have a tablet that I do most of my betting on,I can bring it with me when nature call's.

BumperD

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realdanbreen

naughto wrote: »

Ya can't take a sh1te in peace in a pub or bookies. I've made money on a bet while taking a sh1te at home in peace

Which brings me to the blokes who can't seem to go more that 2 hours without having to make a crap or having a big feed. I was walking to the Gaelic grounds last June and there was a fella ahead of me decked out like the explorer Tom Crean. He had a backpack full of grub and bottles of water. The minute he got in it was straight to the jacks for a dump. Whats that all about?