Where to watch Irish Euro games

MANUTD99 · 22-05-2012 09:16PM #1

Apologies if there is a similar thread already started.

Where is everyone planning to watch the Ireland games this Summer?

For me personally I would like a big atmosphere and plenty of friendly banter. I've seen there is something happening down at the Dublin Docklands for the games.

http://whatsonin.ie/soccer/big-screen---rep-of-ireland-v-croatia-14608.html

Does anybody know of any similar events happening around the City?

CSF · 22-05-2012 09:20PM

Anywhere in the whole country will be bopping for this.

Jimmy Iovine · 22-05-2012 09:21PM

I will be watching it at home. I wouldn't last 5 minutes in a pub. I've been stuck beside enough dopes over the years to last me a lifetime. The worst is when they start to say that Robbie Keane is useless and isn't fit to wear the jersey.

Also I like to be able to hear the commentary and the half-time analysis. Both of them can be bad at times but it's better than listening to fools in the pub spouting shíte.

InTheTrees · 22-05-2012 09:22PM

We'll be watching in Seattle.

MANUTD99 · 22-05-2012 09:29PM

sugarman wrote: »

Perfect, thanks! Was looking for something like this.

Theres an event on in Tallaght stadium for each of the games, big screen, loadsa bars & food and live acts/entertainment on the night. Tickets are €16.50 tho, which is fairly steep!

Yeah sounds a bit pricey alright,do you have a link, I can't find anything on the Tallaght Stadium website.

Couple of other things I've come across for events in the Laughter Lounge & The Red Cow.

http://www.laughterlounge.com/event.php?loc=Dublin&id=423

http://www.redcowmoranhotel.com/euro2012/

applehunter · 22-05-2012 09:45PM

Jimmy Iovine wrote: »

I will be watching it at home. I wouldn't last 5 minutes in a pub. I've been stuck beside enough dopes over the years to last me a lifetime. The worst is when they start to say that Robbie Keane is useless and isn't fit to wear the jersey.

Also I like to be able to hear the commentary and the half-time analysis. Both of them can be bad at times but it's better than listening to fools in the pub spouting shíte.

You sound like great craic.

Kristopherus · 22-05-2012 09:52PM

www.3football.ie/3otq

Jimmy Iovine · 22-05-2012 09:53PM

applehunter wrote: »

You sound like great craic.

Like you wouldn't believe. I've gone down to the pub for plenty of matches over the years. For these three I'm staying at home. Who knows when we'll be in an international tournament again.

NufcNavan · 22-05-2012 10:00PM

applehunter wrote: »

You sound like great craic.

He has a point to be fair.

Nothing worse than some tool who comes off the woodwork for events like this, pretending to be an expert and have to spout off their worthless opinion to everyone to conceal their self consciousness.

I'd rather have a few mates over with cans.

Professional Griefer · 22-05-2012 10:24PM

They're meant to be putting up big screens in the town center in Tralee. Would be unreal.

Gavin "shels" · 23-05-2012 01:02AM

All of the Irish pubs in Manchester will have it on OP so you're sorted...

Felexicon · 23-05-2012 07:45AM

Jimmy Iovine wrote: »

I will be watching it at home. I wouldn't last 5 minutes in a pub. I've been stuck beside enough dopes over the years to last me a lifetime. The worst is when they start to say that Robbie Keane is useless and isn't fit to wear the jersey.

Also I like to be able to hear the commentary and the half-time analysis. Both of them can be bad at times but it's better than listening to fools in the pub spouting shíte.

Ah the humble barstooler. What would a watching a match down the local be without them.
Can't wait to hear the first mention of "Don't know why he didn't bring Andy Reid"

GavRedKing · 23-05-2012 10:11AM

Might head out for the Spain game but I fancy just watching at home with a few buddies and a few drinks and a bit of food.

Adolf Hipster · 23-05-2012 11:14AM

Felexicon wrote: »

Jimmy Iovine wrote: »

I will be watching it at home. I wouldn't last 5 minutes in a pub. I've been stuck beside enough dopes over the years to last me a lifetime. The worst is when they start to say that Robbie Keane is useless and isn't fit to wear the jersey.

Also I like to be able to hear the commentary and the half-time analysis. Both of them can be bad at times but it's better than listening to fools in the pub spouting shíte.

Ah the humble barstooler. What would a watching a match down the local be without them.
Can't wait to hear the first mention of "Don't know why he didn't bring Andy Reid"

You realise some people who go to matches also don't have a clue what they're talking about?

23-05-2012 11:17AM

Adolf Hipster wrote: »

You realise some people who go to matches also don't have a clue what they're talking about?

yea, they are generally called 'suits' or 'prawn sandwiches', and like 'barstoolers' they are the scourge of the 'real fan'.

jack presley · 23-05-2012 11:17AM

I presume TV3 will have there cameras in the Submarine Bar for every game like they do everytime there's something big in that people go to the pub to watch? You'd swear that was the only place in the country showing the match

Felexicon · 23-05-2012 11:17AM

Adolf Hipster wrote: »

You realise some people who go to matches also don't have a clue what they're talking about?

Ah yeah but we're talking about going to the pub here. There are idiots no matter were you watch a match. Hell there will even be a few watching it in my front room

stovelid · 23-05-2012 11:18AM

NufcNavan wrote: »

H

Nothing worse than some tool who comes off the woodwork for events like this, pretending to be an expert and have to spout off their worthless opinion to everyone to conceal their self consciousness.
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Sounds like my local every weekend. :pac: To be fair, you'll get people jabbering bollocks at the games as well.

I'll probably watch the Ireland and England games in the pub with my mates though but avoid the city centre.

LuckyLloyd · 23-05-2012 11:33AM

CSF wrote: »

Anywhere in the whole country will be bopping for this.

I really think that you will be able to walk into any aul pub in Dublin and get a whopper atmosphere.

23-05-2012 11:36AM

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

yea, they are generally called 'suits' or 'prawn sandwiches', and like 'barstoolers' they are the scourge of the 'real fan'.

petethebrick · 23-05-2012 11:47AM

I had planned on watching the games in the living room bar but after watching the champions league final there I'm definitely not. It is far too small for the crowds they pack in. Hopefully the screen in the docklands will be good. Like others here a part of me would prefer to just watch the games at home!

doncarlos · 23-05-2012 11:55AM

I'll be watching in Poznan and Gdansk. Hopefully then might get a chance to get a couple of games in Ukraine.

People complaining about watching a game in the pub is laughable. You have no problem doing it during the English/British season so what's the difference now?

Jimmy Iovine · 23-05-2012 12:37PM

Adolf Hipster wrote: »

You realise some people who go to matches also don't have a clue what they're talking about?

Yes I am aware of that. I don't have the money to be going to many matches though and Kilkenny City aren't around any more so that doesn't really affect me all that much.

Anyway being at a match and watching in a pub are two entirely different things. If there are enough people at the match and the atmosphere is good then you shouldn't be able to hear anyone talking from all the other noise. The same can't be said about people in the pub, from my experience anyway.

cgpg5 · 23-05-2012 12:48PM

agree with Jimmy on this, such is the magnitude of these games in the country that all sorts will be heading to the pub to watch. Regardless of where you go there will be a fair dose of clueless idiots shouting about stuff they've no clue about and asking stupid questions about the game. Give me a few cans at home with friends, cheaper drink, less crowds and better company. Of course then it is onto the pub after, especially if the result is favourable

Ganymede Glow · 23-05-2012 12:56PM

Going out for each and every one of our games, you better believe it! These things don't come round too often and I want to be able to say I had great craic for it. Can't wait!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpvZnWsvuUk

NufcNavan · 23-05-2012 01:09PM

stovelid wrote: »

Sounds like my local every weekend. :pac: To be fair, you'll get people jabbering bollocks at the games as well.

I'll probably watch the Ireland and England games in the pub with my mates though but avoid the city centre.

Oh I know that. I prefer sitting/standing on my own for games. Nobody in your ear annoying you and you can concentrate on the game. <foreveralone>

_blank_ · 23-05-2012 02:05PM

Bottles of 5 world beers for a tenner in Tesco x 2

three different houses, get the mates round for a bbq, it's the only way

stovelid · 23-05-2012 02:21PM

Des wrote: »

Bottles of 5 world beers for a tenner in Tesco x 2

That - deep breath - Young's Waggledance Honey Ale is a cracking beer in that offer.

As is the Asahi.

_blank_ · 23-05-2012 02:22PM

If you like Honey Ales, get Fuller's Organic Honeydew, it's delicious.

And someting else similar, try Innis & Gunn Oak Cask.

Fishooks12 · 23-05-2012 02:24PM

I'm living in Barcelona so I'll in an Irish bar for the Croatian and Italian games but down to mingle with the locals for the Spanish game!

stovelid · 23-05-2012 02:27PM

Des wrote: »

If you like Honey Ales, get Fuller's Organic Honeydew, it's delicious..

Know it mate. One of my favourites.

Last time I was in London, some of the Fullers pubs had it on draught. Lovely stuff.

Where to watch Irish Euro games

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