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    #1622
    Nux_BlackThumb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 50 ✭✭Nux_BlackThumb


    Morning all, I have been to ATN a couple times, didn't go last year as couldn't convince any mates to go - same scéal again this year but going to go on my own as I need a festival fix! Am a bit of an introvert so it's mildly daunting but looking forward to it.

    Have ye any tips for enjoying a solo festival? I usually go hard enough on the hedonism but I'll take it back a notch or three given there won't be anyone around to pour me into my bed if I mis-judge anything..

    Really looking forward to the Prodigy, Wallopers, Sing along social, King kong company - and arcadia of course!

    I'll be staying in the campervan area - M/mid 30's



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    #1623
    LowOdour
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,916 ✭✭✭LowOdour


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122397730#Comment_122397730

    Pink Moon is going to be located in the Boutique campsite, not pre-pitched area. Was confused by this myself but Pink Moon team confirmed this to me



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    #1624
    roll
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 602 ✭✭✭roll


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122399089#Comment_122399089

    solo festivals are great as you are your own boss and don't have to follow a crowd. Wander like mad and do all the stuff you wouldn't get to do when part of a group. Sign up for the posh dinner - stuff like that. Chances are you'll probably meet people you know anyway, but at least you are not tied down. Enjoy!



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    #1625
    crl84
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,538 ✭✭✭crl84


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122397475#Comment_122397475

    No. Resale still not available either.



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    #1626
    Stillill42
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 5,204 ✭✭✭Stillill42


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122399089#Comment_122399089

    Ah solo festivals are the biz! I love it particularly from the music point of view, being able to hit every set you want, no compromise, no keeping people happy but I love all the little conversations you end up having, all the people you meet that you wouldn't have in a group. Just enjoy it buddy, leave yourself open to everything. You'll have a ball!



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    #1627
    ngunners
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 960 ✭✭✭ngunners


    Still tickets available for this. Are ATN not missing a trick by not selling day tickets? I'm sure plenty of people would spend 100 quid to go for a day but might not be able to commit to the full weekend.



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    #1628
    endainoz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,402 ✭✭✭endainoz


    Heard an ATN ad on local radio today, not sure if I heard that before. I mean it's a pretty good idea, I listen to a lot more local radio than dogsh1t national radio.



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    #1629
    askU
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 479 ✭✭askU


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122399586#Comment_122399586

    Nail on head



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    #1630
    El Director
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 4,292 ✭✭✭El Director


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122399089#Comment_122399089

    May well be in the same boat myself, there will be plenty like this. I'm introverted too but I still need a nice dose of social interactions. This will be my 5th ATN and I usually set up a boardsie whats app group on the Thursday and I am happy to do that again this year if folk want it. I know plenty have met up over the years this way and it is useful way of disseminating on the ground info too.



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    #1631
    hold my beer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,381 ✭✭✭hold my beer


    Taken from YLYL

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    #1632
    boomshakalaka
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 612 ✭✭✭boomshakalaka


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122396702#Comment_122396702

    I got one in halfords before the plague that is still going strong after plenty of festivals! Foldable too. Have to say that none of its outings were particularly rough, it missed all the rain at ATN last year and only had to deal with a little dry mud on the way out.

    They still sell it it seems! https://www.halfords.ie/camping/camping-furniture/halfords-heavy-duty-folding-trolley-506142.html



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    #1633
    gandalfio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,029 ✭✭✭gandalfio


    In case of difficult terrain, something with rubber inflatable tyres is preferable. A garden cart is perfect and very robust. https://www.heavins.ie/products/greenblade-garden-utility-cart-wagon-180kg-20145?variant=42041787252872&currency=EUR&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwnei0BhB-EiwAA2xuBkF5oKms0SLRJ0D3Lkag5OWD4u5P98i_48tbHGYNunmMKvhJUfGXVRoCKE0QAvD_BwE



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    #1634
    antfin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,069 ✭✭✭antfin


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122400750#Comment_122400750

    I had one of those until last year... it's fourth outing. I stacked it very high, wrapped everything tight and then one person pulled while the other pushed and steadied the load. It did a great job. However, last year the weight combined with very bumpy conditions of the fields on the way in caused the rusted supports underneath to snap and the whole load fell over! That was not fun to try to lift it the right way up while fully loaded and try to make it the rest of the way to my chosen spot!



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    #1635
    boomshakalaka
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 612 ✭✭✭boomshakalaka


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122399598#Comment_122399598

    Seen an ad on virgin media actually!



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    #1636
    Sunny1990
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭Sunny1990


    Just spotted more campervan tickets seem to be available now on ticketmaster! Was delighted to nab one, hope it’s not some sort of mistake!



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    #1637
    hold my beer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,381 ✭✭✭hold my beer


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122402774#Comment_122402774

    I was gonna post earlier that the radio ad on TodayFM this evening said there was more available. I looked on ATN site and they said sold out so didn't post it in the end. Good to hear you're sorted.

    Post edited by hold my beer on


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    #1638
    la.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭la.


    I was in the same situation last year and said I'd go anyway, and enjoyed it so much I didn't ask any of my mates this year 😂😂 lovely to just get away and chat to random people and take in every part of the fest without worrying if your mates like what you've brought them too etc..! El directors whatsapp group does be great too for meeting people 👌

    Anyway I'll be in the campervan site too if you want a drinking buddy 😊



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    #1639
    taramurf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 70 ✭✭taramurf


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122402774#Comment_122402774

    got sorted THANK YOU!!



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    #1640
    Flinty81
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 101 ✭✭Flinty81


    Hello all 😎

    Delighted to have found this thread, it's my first ATN. Getting lots of great tips here. I know it's a bit of a walk from general campsite to main area/other stages.

    Roughly how long of a walk is it, provided it's not a mud pit?

    Thanking you in advance

    Female 40s, been to lots of festivals but it's been a few years 😉



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    #1641
    BigAl81
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,070 ✭✭✭BigAl81


    It can depend where you camp.

    If you camp right near the entrance it can be only a five minute walk to the belonging bandstand.

    Everything is very close together from there.

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    #1642
    mgkelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 828 ✭✭✭mgkelly


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122404336#Comment_122404336

    To be honest, it is all pretty close together. I have camped both my visits in the general campsite. Because I'm a bit of a sad loner, & go on my own, & like peace & quiet, I camp at the 'far end' of the site, but it is truly only 5-10 min walk, or so. Certainly doesn't feel onerous.



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    #1643
    Landers11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 215 ✭✭Landers11


    Anyone know when the earliest time ticketmaster allow to transfer a campervan tic?



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    #1644
    Flinty81
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 101 ✭✭Flinty81


    Thanks for the comments RE the campsite, I appreciate it. 😎



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    #1645
    ErnestBorgnine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 259 ✭✭ErnestBorgnine


    Anyone know if the showers were open on Friday morning last year?



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    #1646
    mgkelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 828 ✭✭✭mgkelly


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122405749#Comment_122405749

    No direct knowledge, but imagine so. But, who needs a shower anyhow?!

    Great username, BTW!



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    #1647
    Stillill42
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 5,204 ✭✭✭Stillill42


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122406130#Comment_122406130

    Yeah that sort of thing has been my best experience.



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    #1648
    El Director
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 4,292 ✭✭✭El Director


    For sure the inflatable tyres are the way to go for uneven/bumpy ground. That’s why I settled on a wheel barrow but I think I might go with one of those hand trucks this year as I think I could store it in my tent and not have to be going back to the car therefore.

    With the hand trucks do you just drop it low-ish pull it along behind you?



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    #1649
    El Director
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 4,292 ✭✭✭El Director


    I cannot find the direct link to it but this is the Dunbes one -

    https://www.thesun.ie/money/13015426/dunnes-stores-major-camping-staple-perfect-festivals-holidays/

    I saw it in person and it does look decent. Wheels are wide but not inflatable.



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    #1650
    Flinty81
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 101 ✭✭Flinty81


    Do they release a printable timetable closer to the time or is it just the App?

    Cheers



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    #1651
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,524 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122406647#Comment_122406647

    Not aware of an official printable one but you can use ClashFinder if stuck.

    https://clashfinder.com/m/atn24/?user=14q34i.z3


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