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Big screen?

  • 23-06-2016 10:31am
    #1
    Dubsey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 174 ✭✭


    WHAT A NIGHT! COYBIG!

    Has anyone heard of any plans for a Big screen in Dublin for the French game?

    Surely someone will sort something.

    I've got a young family and would love to (hopefully) celebrate with other fans as opposed to running round the living room like a lunatic.

    Anyone heard of anything being organised?


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  • #2
    traprunner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,887 ✭✭✭traprunner


    There was a reason we can't have nice things. The last time there was a fan village in the IFSC there was a bit of tomfoolery that ruined the prospects for having a big screen in the city for these championships.


  • #3
    namloc1980
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,379 ✭✭✭✭namloc1980


    Not after the carry on in 2012. People acting the maggot ruined it for everyone.


  • #4
    murpho999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,633 ✭✭✭✭murpho999


    Yes, whilst our fans give us a great name abroad, our hooligans stay at home.

    I would rather watch in a house though, you can't see a game properly at those type of events.


  • #5
    LaGlisse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 486 ✭✭LaGlisse


    namloc1980 wrote: »
    Not after the carry on in 2012. People acting the maggot ruined it for everyone.

    What happened?


  • #6
    Tinie
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,402 ✭✭✭Tinie


    Could the not do the Aviva this time? I'm sure it would get a full house.


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  • #7
    Green Fella
    Closed Accounts Posts: 417 ✭✭Green Fella


    Tinie wrote: »
    Could the not do the Aviva this time? I'm sure it would get a full house.

    That would be quality but doubt they can organise it in time


  • #8
    Green Fella
    Closed Accounts Posts: 417 ✭✭Green Fella


    In the Dáil, Labour leader Brendan Howlin called for the establishment of a fanzone, like other European cities, to allow everyone to watch the next match.

    "We've done it for the All-Ireland, we've done it for the marriage equality referendum," he said.

    Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald said the Government would "certainly approach" the relevant authorities and said the facilities that were erected for the same-sex marriage referendum could be replicated.

    Looks like it may be a goer after all


  • #9
    sjb25
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,406 ✭✭✭sjb25


    Green Fella wrote: »
    Looks like it may be a goer after all

    Be God even the politicians are making good suggestions what is happening with this country in the last 24hrs :)


  • #10
    traprunner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,887 ✭✭✭traprunner


    sjb25 wrote: »
    Be God even the politicians are making good suggestions what is happening with this country in the last 24hrs :)

    They're probably thinking about the next election that may not be that far off.


  • #11
    King_of_Kingz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 95 ✭✭King_of_Kingz


    There should be a fanzone, first time in 14 years we've been in the knockout phase of a major tournament. Let's treat it with the significance it deserves!


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  • #12
    Green Fella
    Closed Accounts Posts: 417 ✭✭Green Fella


    Some how I dont think it will attract the same type of crowd as the SSM Referendum lol


  • #13
    Tabnabs
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,790 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tabnabs


    Anyone else in the RDS fanzone when ROI beat Romania in Italia 90? Oh the memories!


  • #14
    sjb25
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,406 ✭✭✭sjb25


    It's happening apparently

    http://www.newstalk.com/Dublin-will-get-a-fanzone-for-Irelands-clash-with-France


  • #15
    Idbatterim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,126 ✭✭✭✭Idbatterim


    urgh Smithfield! could they not have put it in Dublin castle courtyard?


  • #16
    SantryRed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,224 ✭✭✭✭SantryRed


    The early KO time will probably help with keeping the crowd low key....


  • #17
    ArmaniJeanss
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,615 ✭✭✭✭ArmaniJeanss


    Hopefully it'll be organised by people who've actually seen how the fanzones operate in France.
    And not just their own idea of how it should operate.
    Otherwise we end up with something that is a 'fanzone' by name only.


  • #18
    CSF
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,953 ✭✭✭✭CSF


    SantryRed wrote: »
    The early KO time will probably help with keeping the crowd low key....

    It being Dublin city, I kind of doubt it. Doesn't sound like my ideal venue for watching it anyway.


  • #19
    cson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,498 ✭✭✭✭cson


    That'll be knacker central anyway. Direct line into it and all.

    Expect extreme messiness.


  • #20
    Green Fella
    Closed Accounts Posts: 417 ✭✭Green Fella


    No Alcohol permitted at it


  • #21
    smileyj1987
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,325 ✭✭✭smileyj1987


    Green Fella wrote: »
    No Alcohol permitted at it

    But it won't be enforced anyways


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  • #22
    sjb25
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,406 ✭✭✭sjb25


    Tinie wrote: »
    Could the not do the Aviva this time? I'm sure it would get a full house.

    The GAA must be reading boards

    Croke park anyone :)

    http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/gaa-considering-ireland-game-on-croke-park-big-screen-1.2696601


  • #23
    Jimbob1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,239 ✭✭✭Jimbob1977


    Wasn't there a big screen for Euro 2012 in Docklands/IFSC?

    If I recall, it descended into chaos.... with assaults and robberies by the skangers?


  • #24
    whiskeyman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,564 ✭✭✭✭whiskeyman


    Dubsey wrote: »
    WHAT A NIGHT! COYBIG!

    Has anyone heard of any plans for a Big screen in Dublin for the French game?

    Surely someone will sort something.

    I've got a young family and would love to (hopefully) celebrate with other fans as opposed to running round the living room like a lunatic.

    Anyone heard of anything being organised?

    I know the Odean organised some cinemas to show the matches live.
    Keep an eye out. Might be handy for a family.


  • #25
    Shanotheslayer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,191 ✭✭✭✭Shanotheslayer


    Handy for me. Don't live to far away!


  • #26
    Dubsey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 174 ✭✭Dubsey


    Well it looks like the big screen in Smithfield, Croke Park and wherever else they decide to show it was purely as a result of this thread! 😉

    Cheers for the responses and info and wherever you be watching - enjoy!


  • #27
    R00ster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 489 ✭✭R00ster


    It'd be nice to have something in the Phoenix park or the Aviva. Pity that nothing better than Smithfield could be organised. They had a big fan zone in Belfast for ROI and NIR games:

    https://twitter.com/PSNIAirSupport/status/745332853517484033


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