Cois Fharraige

frankletanc · 01-09-2009 09:20AM

Theres a campsite right across the road from the festival site and even thats only 5 minutes walk into the town centre so everywhere has something pretty much happening.

skazztenor · 01-09-2009 10:14AM

There is a campsite in Doonbeg..with hot showers and clean loo's ! its 5 km from the festival and there is a shuttle mini bus service running thru the whole weekend!!
check out Strandcamping....:cool:

Also wondering why Jazz Lite are up on the list of bands....they are playing in a local pub, not at the festival...........:cool:

nxbyveromdwjpg · 01-09-2009 04:14PM

Is it a wristband thing once your down there, or how do the tickets work for the weekend?

Arcade Panda · 02-09-2009 12:12AM

I havn't booked my ticket yet but I'm sure I'll get one....excited now!

The Big Red Button · 02-09-2009 03:41PM

Daily line up is now on the website.

I'm surprised the Blizzards are on the Friday night! I was expecting them to be on the Saturday or Sunday.

frankletanc · 02-09-2009 03:48PM

Great Friday line! Good start to the weekend!

The Don · 02-09-2009 09:23PM

nm wrote: »

Is it a wristband thing once your down there, or how do the tickets work for the weekend?

You'll get a wristband the first time you go into the gig area. You'll have to keep it on for the whole weekend then.

Roddy23 · 03-09-2009 12:40PM

Lads and lassies about to book a campsite. Which campsite is the nearest to the festival, and how much ye talking for two people?

Cheers

The Big Red Button · 04-09-2009 11:13AM

Stupid question - will I need wellies? Is it that kind of festival?!

the mighty elk · 04-09-2009 01:39PM

chatterpillar wrote: »

Stupid question - will I need wellies? Is it that kind of festival?!

If it's as badly organised as last year you will. They were completely unprepared for rain.

Bill-e · 04-09-2009 03:20PM

caff wrote: »

Was going to go, camped last year and it was fun with out tent nearly blew down the first night, weather held up after that. Was thinking of self catering holiday home this year but after ringing around about prices I'm pretty pissed off

Fired off this letter to the town council, email address on www.kilkee.ie

Supply and demand, they will charge the price that someone is willing to pay. Considering they probably make piss all for the rest of the year I can't blame them. Also, the type of person willing to pay that much probably won't go wrecking the gaff.
I've managed to score a floor space in a buddies cottage for the weekend

changling · 04-09-2009 10:59PM

Hi there,

Does anyone know what the story is with drinking (sensibly of course!;)) in the venue?
Can you bring your own in?
Will there be a full bar available or only certain brands etc?

Thanks!

RuthieRose · 06-09-2009 08:13PM

Hi Lad n Lassies
Just have a few questions about this... We haven't been before so really looking forward to it now.
1. Campsite - We'd like to stay in the one close to the venue but wondering about price. Any guess?? Is it a normal campsite or just a field?
2. Bar - Is there one inside the venue and is it over priced?
3. Day time - If the waves are s*** then anything else going on?
4. Can you recommend a good pub for a bit of craic?
Thanks for any help!

abuboy · 07-09-2009 12:44PM

1. Can't help on the camping front, usually stay in a mobile home.

2. Last couple of years there was a bar inside the venue but limited to one type of lager and red and white wine, not cheap either. Expect long queues at peak times. Not allowed to bring your own alcohol in, fairly strict searches on the way in.

3. Plenty of spectacular scenery on the cliff walks around Kilkee particularly if the weather picks up later in the week as forecast.

4. Good pubs for craic include Scotts, The Greyhound and The Stella Maris

RuthieRose · 07-09-2009 01:22PM

Thanks a Mill abuboy. Thats bad about the bar being pricey but I suppose its to be expected.
I'm sure it won't dampen the fun.
Looking forward to it!!!

helpwanted1 · 07-09-2009 04:36PM

Ok.Looking forward to the weekend now.Neveer been to this festival before.

It all seems very relaxed to me. I rang campsite place and told not to worry bout booking anything, just show up. Great, if true.

So what to expect then. What is the forecast like for the weekend?
Does gig go on late?Do people head into the town after? Are the gigs outdoor or in a tent?

07-09-2009 09:13PM

Gigs are in a marquee in the GAA field.

Campsites are all near enough - Kilkee is small enough town so it's all walkable.
We stayed in the Kilkee bay hotel apartments straight across the road last year and it's very handy.

Gigs normally finish around 11.

Plenty of pubs in town. Lots of people bring cans down the town so you can do it cheap and cheerful.
First year they did a street party at night time because the clubs were shut but last year the pubs and clubs were way better prepared.

Daytime is good craic especially with good weather - lots of chilling on the beaches and picnics. The Pantry on the main street does fantastic food for takeaway.

Weather is looking good:cool:

07-09-2009 09:16PM

RuthieRose wrote: »

Thanks a Mill abuboy. Thats bad about the bar being pricey but I suppose its to be expected.
I'm sure it won't dampen the fun.
Looking forward to it!!!

The bar is average for gigs.
The queues are not bad at all, longest I waited at peak time was 5 minutes.

Last year Malibu were giving out tons of free drink - I'm not too fussy so I availed of bucket loads of the stuff:D

RuthieRose · 08-09-2009 06:35PM

Thanks to all for your help.
Two more sleeps!!!!!!;)

nxbyveromdwjpg · 09-09-2009 08:23AM

Mate rang that campsite across the road from the venue (Ideal Camping), its actually just a big field accross the road rather than a proper campsite, cost is a flat €40 per person for the weekend, we'll have access to the local showers in the school gym and there'll be portaloos there too.

You won't be able to park near your tent, parking is free or €10 for the first 100 that arrive (he wasnt sure) and its in the car park of the local hotel, after the first 100 its €15 to park.

RuthieRose · 09-09-2009 10:27AM

Campsite will only cater for tents. Not caravans or Campers (which is a bit crap). Any ideas for a caravan site thats not a million miles away???

nxbyveromdwjpg · 09-09-2009 10:44AM

Yea http://www.diamondrockscafe.com/

The Don · 09-09-2009 05:08PM

RuthieRose wrote: »

Thanks a Mill abuboy. Thats bad about the bar being pricey but I suppose its to be expected.
I'm sure it won't dampen the fun.
Looking forward to it!!!

There are plenty of bars like abuboy said. The nearest to the event is right across the road from the GAA pitch in the Kilkee Bay hotel. They had a big screen up for the matches last year and some live bands inside. The drink was about ~5.50 iirc for a pint but loads of people just brought their own cans and drank outside. They also had a great food counter setup outside that was open until about 4 in the morning.

The prices in the bars in the rest of the town were <5 like they always are. Lots of people drank their own cans in the streets and there was some bands that were trying to promote themselves playing in front of some of the bars. Those bands and others playing at night. in some bars I'd also recommend Myles Creek, the Strand, Hickies and O'Mara's along with the ones abuboy said.

Looks like the weather is going to be good for the whole weekend \o/. Its going to be great craic. Roll on Friday!

n.catenthusiast · 09-09-2009 06:07PM

Hi myself and a few of the lads are Chois Fharraige virgins here, shivering gently in the dawn chill as we wait to be deflowered.

just from reading the various posts, is it the case that the whole town is pretty much the venue, with the tent on the GAA pitch being the central music point?

Meaning that you could spend a fair bit of time mucking about with cans outside of the official CF venue and still not be missing out on the atmosphere and carry on?

And to what extent is it a surfing festival? is that more of a marketing/image thing or will there genuinely be actual surfing to avail of?

Looking forward to this. might go a bit mad but in a respectful sort of a way

09-09-2009 11:04PM

Yeah - the town is small enough and people tend to chill out around there during the daytime. The craic is pretty much everywhere. There's lots of events arranged on the strand in the daytime. Everyone just wanders in and out of the venue - it's not hectic like other festivals. There's tons of music down the town after the gigs finish up and pretty much all night.

Surfing: Normally the events take place on Lahinch beach. First year it was cancelled due to good weather and a lack of waves:rolleyes: Last year, I can't remember! There is no mention on the website of competitions this year but there are kite surfing demos on Kilkee strand.

If you are a surfer and have a car:
Doughmore by the golf club in Doonbeg is pretty good. If you are not a strong swimmer, beware of the strong rips.
The White Strand up by Milltown is always mentioned by any surfers in the county.
And then there's the obvious one: Lahinch, always busy with surfers.
I've seen people surfing at Spanish Point but it didn't look too impressive.

Swayzee · 10-09-2009 10:42AM

weather is looking pretty good!

this is gonna be awesoooome!!

Fizman · 10-09-2009 04:31PM

Myself and a mate picked up 2 tickets yesterday off toutless from a bloke who won them on NewsTalk FM. €50 each!!! Good times!

Can't wait for it though. Not necessarily the gigs, but the craic and atmosphere of the wknd in general.

Have been at this the past 2 years and both were the best Irish-based weekends of the summer.

Have a nice big house rented with load of us staying there, and I have my Logitech z-5500 bad boy speakers packed up again to blow the place away. They were like the pied piper last year....there were over 40 people back in the house for after hours one night.....and I only knew about 10 of those! :pac:

Now if only I didn't have to work in Wexford first of all tomorrow, then drive back to Limerick, and onto Kilkee!!! Oh well.

Let the games begin!

RuthieRose · 10-09-2009 10:26PM

The count down has begun. The car is packed to the brim, the boards are on the roof, the beer is chilling in the fridge and the BBQ is in the boot. Getting outa work early and its straight on the road.
BRING IT ON!!!!!!!!!!!!:D:D:D:D:D

The Big Red Button · 11-09-2009 12:30AM

Anyone know what the story is with parking in/near Kilkee? I'm staying a few miles outside it, but the plan is to abandon the car (preferably somewhere safe and free!) when I get to Kilkee tomorrow!

cozziej · 11-09-2009 07:20AM

jetlagged out of my face....hopefully it won't knock too much of a dent in the weekend! really can't wait to see Doves tonight...and the whole weekend is gonna be epic!! see y'all there!!

Cois Fharraige

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