Galway Races as part of small Hen Party-Good/Bad Idea?.....Help

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Galway Races as part of small Hen Party-Good/Bad Idea?.....Help
Hi All,

Im having a very small Hen weekend for my sister in Aug, Its one of 3, work is a seperate wider hen and another more local night at the dogs for a large mixed group of young/old, inlaws/outlaws etc so Im just planning an kind of pamper weekend for the 5 ladies in our immediate family.

The idea was to go to the eve race meet of galway races on Fri Aug 4th 17' and a spa morning on the sat, light lunch/shopping and vintage afternnon tea, meal and night out in the evening......

My other sister is concerned that the weekend of the races in Galway is not going to be a comfortable affair in the city (she went to college in galway 15years ago) shes imagining people puking and falling around the streets during the day and lots of fights/rowdy drunks thronging the streets day and night! Obviously its expected that it would be busy but shes imagining it will be impossible to get into a pub/club or get a drink.........

Personally i just liked the idea of dressing up and incorporating the races in for something different, but i dont know if my other sisters thoughs are a reality or not so i would appreciate any advice/opinions from anyone with experience.

Also if we were to go a different weekend when races are not on, if anyone has any other idea of a great Friday evening activity instead of races i would be grateful for suggestions, (not cocktail making, done this)

If we are going to have the races incorporated i need to book asap as not much accommodation available

Thanks in advance!

posturingpat

Excited! wrote: »

Galway Races as part of small Hen Party-Good/Bad Idea?.....Help
Hi All,

Im having a very small Hen weekend for my sister in Aug, Its one of 3, work is a seperate wider hen and another more local night at the dogs for a large mixed group of young/old, inlaws/outlaws etc so Im just planning an kind of pamper weekend for the 5 ladies in our immediate family.

The idea was to go to the eve race meet of galway races on Fri Aug 4th 17' and a spa morning on the sat, light lunch/shopping and vintage afternnon tea, meal and night out in the evening......

My other sister is concerned that the weekend of the races in Galway is not going to be a comfortable affair in the city (she went to college in galway 15years ago) shes imagining people puking and falling around the streets during the day and lots of fights/rowdy drunks thronging the streets day and night! Obviously its expected that it would be busy but shes imagining it will be impossible to get into a pub/club or get a drink.........

Personally i just liked the idea of dressing up and incorporating the races in for something different, but i dont know if my other sisters thoughs are a reality or not so i would appreciate any advice/opinions from anyone with experience.

Also if we were to go a different weekend when races are not on, if anyone has any other idea of a great Friday evening activity instead of races i would be grateful for suggestions, (not cocktail making, done this)

If we are going to have the races incorporated i need to book asap as not much accommodation available

Thanks in advance!

Your sister's probably remembering the busiest days of the summer festival in her head but it's the busiest meeting by an absolute mile. The City will be as busy as a regular weekend and nothing more, well worth going.

finbarrk

Accommodation is top price all that week.

Francie Barrett

Excited! wrote: »

Galway Races as part of small Hen Party-Good/Bad Idea?.....Help
Hi All,

Im having a very small Hen weekend for my sister in Aug, Its one of 3, work is a seperate wider hen and another more local night at the dogs for a large mixed group of young/old, inlaws/outlaws etc so Im just planning an kind of pamper weekend for the 5 ladies in our immediate family.

The idea was to go to the eve race meet of galway races on Fri Aug 4th 17' and a spa morning on the sat, light lunch/shopping and vintage afternnon tea, meal and night out in the evening......

My other sister is concerned that the weekend of the races in Galway is not going to be a comfortable affair in the city (she went to college in galway 15years ago) shes imagining people puking and falling around the streets during the day and lots of fights/rowdy drunks thronging the streets day and night! Obviously its expected that it would be busy but shes imagining it will be impossible to get into a pub/club or get a drink.........

Personally i just liked the idea of dressing up and incorporating the races in for something different, but i dont know if my other sisters thoughs are a reality or not so i would appreciate any advice/opinions from anyone with experience.

Also if we were to go a different weekend when races are not on, if anyone has any other idea of a great Friday evening activity instead of races i would be grateful for suggestions, (not cocktail making, done this)

If we are going to have the races incorporated i need to book asap as not much accommodation available

Thanks in advance!

All sounds good, you will have a blast.

If you want an activity that's a bit different from the norm, what about some nude life painting? My daughter in law did this and erm, she recommended it.

http://www.paintanude.ie/

convert

I'd recommend that you go for it. The races are always a good day out and having a hen at the races is always a good option. You have pretty much everything: atmosphere, drink, destraction, entertainment and the added excitement of having a flutter on your chosen horse(s).

Accommodation will be pricey and probably getting a little harder to find than at other time, but the city won't be any worse re: drunks and fighting than any other weekend.

On a more serious note: do remember to dress for the weather and shoes that are comfortable to walk in for a longish period are recommend d (or a pair of sneaky flats in the bag!!)

pollocks

Heading there for a stag also in August , it should be a great day out. last stag I was on was at the punchestown festival and everyone had a great time.
Hotel is a bit pricey alright but shur I'm sure I'll make it back on the day lol