Street Party Forster Street Sat Oct 15th

Apologies if this is not the right place for this, but thought it was a good fit.

Seems the pubs that have branded themselves as "East Village" have organised for Foster Street to be closed to traffic on Saturday afternoon, and they are hosting a street party/fan zone for the Connacht vs Toulouse match.

The fan zone opens at 3:30 until 8:30

Personally, I think it's a great idea. Gets a bit of buzz around the town. They'll have a big screen for the match. Considering the council couldn't get something setup for the Pro 12 final last May, this is also a good thing.

What are people's thoughts? I'll definitely pay it a visit

snubbleste

I mentioned this was an event on the street on that day...and got told off.

Red_Wake

Seems a bit mad to close down a major traffic route just so the Pucan can sell a few more pints.

I'll avoid it, I expect it'll be a diet version of Quay Street during Race Week.

snubbleste

Closing the road to facilitate legalised mass drug-taking, in other words

Mrs OBumble

Well I guess the Grass Appreciation Society wouldnt like to have a screen anywhere their precious, so this is an alternative.

At least buses can go thru the bus station, but it'll be a traffic pita for everyone else.

empacher

I live in the apartments next to an pucan. Well thats my saturday ruined.

Moo Moo Land

I think it's a brilliant idea. I'll definitely pop down on my way to the match.

Red_Wake

empacher wrote: »

I live in the apartments next to an pucan. Well thats my saturday ruined.

I don't know how anyone could live near The Pucan. It's basically a noisier, more middle class version of Fibbers.

biko

Is there a link to this event? I cannae find anything on google

connemara man

https://www.facebook.com/events/220192645062937/?ti=as

empacher

Red_Wake wrote: »

empacher wrote: »

I live in the apartments next to an pucan. Well thats my saturday ruined.

I don't know how anyone could live near The Pucan. It's basically a noisier, more middle class version of Fibbers.

I dont enjoy it but im paying 220 for a double room en suite. Half the market value really. Still get woken up 3 nights a week at 3am woth kegs being put out, and again at 6am with fresh ones being delivered.

Luckily im a nightowl. So mid week isnt to bad. But weekends its noisy till 3am.

beardybrewer

empacher wrote: »

I dont enjoy it but im paying 220 for a double room en suite. Half the market value really. Still get woken up 3 nights a week at 3am woth kegs being put out, and again at 6am with fresh ones being delivered.

Luckily im a nightowl. So mid week isnt to bad. But weekends its noisy till 3am.

Living in a city centre has it's pros and cons. You don't need to explain it. There's always the country side.

wp_rathead

I'm looking forward although there is a good chance of rain

Eeden

Galway needs to stop appropriating area names from other places that just don't fit here. "The Latin Quarter" was embarrassing enough, although I realise that it started as a joke. "The West End" is cringey; The East Village" is positively ridiculous.

Just stop.

pure.conya

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

Well I guess the Grass Appreciation Society wouldnt like to have a screen anywhere their precious, so this is an alternative.

What exactly is your problem with people wanting to do the must natural thing in the world such as sitting on grass on a fine day?

Your "grass appreciation society" trolling is really staying to annoy me now. I make no apologies for wanting the grass in Eyre sq to be left alone in Dec so that when we get a couple of weeks nice weather around Paddys weekend and if we're lucky we might get a week or 3 in May June or July, that we can all sit down for 5 mins or an hour or 2 to soak up the sun and have the craic if the opportunity arises. Obviously having the craic is entirely optional and subjective, I personally enjoy Eyre sq a lot more in the few weeks of bright warm summer than freezing cold wet damp december and guess what, I'm not alone in that regard.

joeKel73

Great stuff - events and gatherings like this give a bit of life and sense of community to the city.

The motorists get to use that road for most of the year (mostly in the form of parked cars blocking up the bus lane every day) so why not change it's function for a day. City space should be adaptable.

Redhairedguy

Eeden wrote: »

Galway needs to stop appropriating area names from other places that just don't fit here. "The Latin Quarter" was embarrassing enough, although I realise that it started as a joke. "The West End" is cringey; The East Village" is positively ridiculous.

Just stop.

It's weird, but I've always called the area past the Wolfe Tone bridge and down towards Massimo's, the West End when talking to people. Have done for years, even before the 'official' branding, so it's not a problem for me. Latin Quarter, meh... That's for el turistas. East Village is redonkulous, sounds like we're talking about New York or some other metropolis on that scale.

pure.conya wrote: »

What exactly is your problem with people wanting to do the must natural thing in the world such as sitting on grass on a fine day?

Your "grass appreciation society" trolling is really staying to annoy me now. I make no apologies for wanting the grass in Eyre sq to be left alone in Dec so that when we get a couple of weeks nice weather around Paddys weekend and if we're lucky we might get a week or 3 in May June or July, that we can all sit down for 5 mins or an hour or 2 to soak up the sun and have the craic if the opportunity arises. Obviously having the craic is entirely optional and subjective, I personally enjoy Eyre sq a lot more in the few weeks of bright warm summer than freezing cold wet damp december and guess what, I'm not alone in that regard.

Please, I actually can't handle any more of this grass discussion, especially outside of the original thread; so for the love of God people, please keep this thread on topic.

A lot of Connacht supporters I've spoken to are quite excited for this event, as they feel like they missed out slightly during the Pro-12.

Mrs OBumble

If the screen was placed at the bottom of Eyre Square, facing upwards, a lot more people would be able to see it, and the city's traffic would not need to be disrupted.

But no, obviously there's some reason why something to sensible isn't possible. I wonder what that reason could be.

Zzippy

Redhairedguy wrote: »

A lot of Connaught supporters I've spoken to are quite excited for this event, as they feel like they missed out slightly during the Pro-12.

The Pro12 final was great - all these little bars, pop-up food stalls, no traffic, sitting on the grass soaking in the atmosphere... oh wait, that was outside the stadium!



BTW, it's Connacht...

Redhairedguy

Zzippy wrote: »

BTW, it's Connacht...

Fixed now... :pac:

Galway K9

grass appreciation society....haha...nice one.

Without going off topic too much,

* The reason that the road is been used, rather than the square, seems to me, is because of the pubs. They're the one's organising this, and absorbing the costs, in hope to make it back from sales of drink.
The council have granted them permission, and to be honest, I can only see this as a positive (Connacht tinted glasses on).
Galway folk are generally very welcoming, and this will hopefully help build up an atmosphere, for a hugely important rugby match for Connacht. If Connacht win, and casual fans enjoy themselves, then more people continue to go to games, and sales in the pubs increase

* I have no issue with the pubs trying to brand an area. I think it has worked well. We have "The West", "The Latin Quarter", and now "East Village". Even Salthill has gotten involved, and are trying to brand themselves as "The Village"

If this helps the businesses in these locations make more money, stay open, and create jobs, what is the harm?

Back on subject, I realised I incorrectly spelled Forster Street, and can't change it in the title

snubbleste

Deleted User wrote: »

..Back on subject, I realised I incorrectly spelled Forster Street, and can't change it in the title

I observe.

snubbleste

snubbleste wrote: »

I observe.

It may not have been an actual spelling mistake, but rather, after 32years of living in Galway, I reliased I always thought it was Foster Street

Redhairedguy

Is fixed now!

Red_Wake

Deleted User wrote: »

Without going off topic too much,

* The reason that the road is been used, rather than the square, seems to me, is because of the pubs. They're the one's organising this, and absorbing the costs, in hope to make it back from sales of drink.
The council have granted them permission, and to be honest, I can only see this as a positive (Connacht tinted glasses on).
Galway folk are generally very welcoming, and this will hopefully help build up an atmosphere, for a hugely important rugby match for Connacht. If Connacht win, and casual fans enjoy themselves, then more people continue to go to games, and sales in the pubs increase

If The Pucan wanted to sell more drink, they could teach those useless bar staff how to correctly tender a bar. I've never seen pints get served so slowly while so many people are working behind the bar.

ArtyC

I find the staff in an pucan to be some of the best . Friendly and fast

wp_rathead

Rabbits > Pucan

Gremlinertia

Anyone else out and about for this?. They badly needed a railing corridor for people heading away from the square but it worked better than i thought it would tbh. Good atmosphere around and Connacht win!

Moo Moo Land

What a win it was too. Brilliant. Great atmosphere all around.

fergiesfolly

Anyone have any pics of Forster Street this evening

ArtyC

The Pucan have some up I think

biko

Good afternoon/night out. The roar when it was over and Connacht had won:D