Corona Virus and events

Van.Bosch wrote: »

Yeah agreed. That might be able to confirm a scaled down version by then but not a 20,000 event.

The question is how they scale back...
They mentioned they already refunded 10% of entries last summer, so that's already 2,500 gone.
Also they said approx 20% were overseas entries, if they limit it to people on the island it's another 5,000 gone.
So it could be anywhere between 17,000 to 20,000 at present that are left in the hat.
How do they cut that down further?

Can't see them getting the green light by the end of June myself, but at least the discussion is started now and they can press leaders and councils/Gardai for a decision with some public dialogue being had in advance. Kite flying seems to work for FG.

Would entering Dublin virtual help towards the new lottery system in future years?

Almost like Texas and Florida doesn't exist...funny that.

The paddies wondering if an outside mass event can happen in OCTOBER with all the vulnerable and at-risk people in the country fully vaccinated...meanwhile in Florida UFC are hosting max capacity 15,000 indoor events in APRIL and in Texas the Texas Rangers outdoor baseball games happening at full capacity.

Boris has also said social distancing and all Covid restrictions should be lifted by end of July in the UK.

Ireland is an embarrassing country with embarrassing leadership.

ThebitterLemon wrote: »

Sean Hehir is spot on!

https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-40282001.html

TbL

Yes: “A trial event could have been facilitated (but) it was shot down. There are sports rolling up their sleeves and being proactive."

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MrMacPhisto wrote: »

Death rates per 1,000,000 population

UK- 1,904
USA - 1,755
Florida- 1,640
Texas- 1,730
Ireland- 993



Im not agreeing or disagreeing with current policies or how things have been handled but the grass is always greener.....

Sigh we have had and we still have the longest lockdown in the world..you would think the figures would be much lower than that but no there actually comparable which tell you how much of waste of time the last 15 months have been. The grass is also plenty greener is other countries that beat our death rates per captia like Norway, Canada, Malta, etc.

But anyways the point still remains the Paddy's still can't find a way to host an outdoor fitness event with all the vunerable people in the country vaccinated...it is beyond embarrassing.

MayoSalmon wrote: »

Sigh we have had and we still have the longest lockdown in the world..you would think the figures would be much lower than that but no there actually comparable which tell you how much of waste of time the last 15 months have been. The grass is also plenty greener is other countries that beat our death rates per captia like Norway, Canada, Malta, etc.

But anyways the point still remains the Paddy's still can't find a way to host an outdoor fitness event with all the vunerable people in the country vaccinated...it is beyond embarrassing.

Comparable yes... 50 % lower than USA death rate and 44% lower than UK.

Average ages of population

uk =40.1
us = 38.1
Eu= 43.7
Ireland = 37.8

I'd be hopeful of DCM happening in October. Late June might be a difficult deadline for a decision but if they can kick the can down the road for a decision in late July or August then the odds will be significantly better.

As I said, I'm not arguing for or against. I just find some of your comments hysterical and inaccurate i.e "all the vunerable people in the country vaccinated". Did I miss this bit of news? Anyway, I have resisted this thread for 14 months, Im going to start resisting again, ciao

Murph_D wrote: »

The difference in the age structures is much less than the difference in the death rates.

Would be interesting to see the numbers in USA in states that have high population density and low population density. Ireland has much lower population density compared to UK. What are the numbers like in Scotland which would be more comparable to Ireland?

That said, I've very little ounces of interest left in it at this stage. Track season around the corner so time to just get on with it.

Chivito550 wrote: »

Would be interesting to see the numbers in USA in states that have high population density and low population density. Ireland has much lower population density compared to UK. What are the numbers like in Scotland which would be more comparable to Ireland?

That said, I've very little ounces of interest left in it at this stage. Track season around the corner so time to just get on with it.

I’ve very little interest in discussing this topic on the internet either, but the population density statistics you refer to seem to be readily available, as are regional covid rates.

Murph_D wrote: »

Highly unlikely in my opinion.

robinph wrote: »

The only thing the virtual entries help with is guaranteeing an income stream for DCM who potentially will have gone two years with no in person event to speak of.

Thanks for the replies lads. My last DCM was 2017 so I guess the odds will be stacked against me with lotteries the next few years with the pent up demand.

That said I can barely run 2.6 miles at the moment :P

Hurrache wrote: »

Not as much as self loathing and this Paddy bull****.

Ah if only...we now need the EU and other member states to save the Paddies from themselves.

https://twitter.com/fulviomartuscie/status/1389520284915535873

MayoSalmon wrote: »

But anyways the point still remains the Paddy's still can't find a way to host an outdoor fitness event with all the vunerable people in the country vaccinated...it is beyond embarrassing.

Do you think that running an event the size of the DCM is just a case of standing a few people in hi-viz jackets on the side of the road.

The shear logistics of just putting together an event plan covering all possible eventualities, making sure you have enough medical staff (most of whom are currently involved with test/vaccination centres), making sure you have enough security staff, ensuring safety around bag drops, portable loos, staggered start (if possible), drink/gel stations, spectators yay or nay. Insurance costs will have increased etc etc. All of this to me, very much puts in doubt a DCM as we know it going ahead. I'm sorry for all the 'runners' who miss their races, but personally I'm gutted for all of the charities and the millions they will lose out on again.

You remind me of those people who turn up at 9-25 on a Saturday morning, do their parkrun get into their car and head home, who never see all the work that goes into setting up a parkrun.

MayoSalmon wrote: »

The longest lockdown in the WORLD:pac::pac:

Ah the way people are going on in this thread even after all the science that has been revealed about the virus over the last 15 months we may still not have a marathon in 2023 ya know to be sure to be sure...

Anyways I have nothing further to add to this thread best of luck with all your training.

If I hated where I live as much as you, I'd move.