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Croke Park residents to seek concert injuctions.....your opinions?

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  • #1232
    ThisRegard
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    Smidge wrote: »
    The park
    Although on second thoughts, this would prob not suit the promoters/money men/Mr Brooks.
    If the have to reduce numbers to allow the gigs to be spread out over more nights, thats going to seriously eat into profits

    It most definitely won't suit the people living around the park. The solution is not to shift the problem elsewhere.


  • #1233
    Ace2007
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    ThisRegard wrote: »
    It most definitely won't suit the people living around the park. The solution is not to shift the problem elsewhere.

    So if you see it as a problem, and moving is not a solution then cancelling is the only option?


  • #1234
    ThisRegard
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    Ace2007 wrote: »
    So if you see it as a problem, and moving is not a solution then cancelling is the only option?

    It's not a problem I got myself into thankfully, it's one for the promoters to resolve, but they shouldn't be bailed out at the expense of others.


  • #1235
    JRant
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    Duckworth_Luas wrote: »
    What is this thread about??????

    Think it has something to do with needing planning permission to hold 5 gigs on the back of a tractor driven by a toddler or something.

    "Well, yeah, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man"



  • #1236
    [Deleted User]
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    Smidge wrote: »
    Nothing is sure at this stage, thats for sure :P
    Its ironic that if the GAA/Aiken /GB hadnt wanted to milk the cash cow till she was dry and left it at the 3 initial GB concerts, they may have very well have gotten away with it.
    As it stands now, I think they have royally shot themselves in the foot, for this summer(Garth Brooks) and for every future concert that wants to be held in CP.

    Yeah aren't they terrible trying I meet the massive demand with people all over the country going mad got tickets. Remember try still haven't met demand, they would easily sell out another night.

    The blatant disregard for the enjoyment of concert goers shown here is disgusting.

    I never liked "the dubs", but it's going to a whole new level now!


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  • #1237
    chinguetti
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    Smidge wrote: »
    I think(and open to correction here)what was said by the new manager said(as per a person who was at the meeting)was that "That's in the past, I wasn't here when that agreement was made and things have changed and we are going to move on" That's obv not verbatim but you get my drift :)

    So the argument that Croke Park used is similar to driving and getting stopped by the Gardai for wearing no seatbelt and saying that as you were born before it became law, it doesn't apply to you? For a highly professional run stadium/event centre/museum this really amazes me. Do anyone in the Residents' Assoc have a signed copy of this agreement and who signed it from Croke Park/GAA?

    Also, i live near enough to Croke Park and have been a live long GAA fan (i was in Croker for the club finals last weekend). I would have always sided with Croke Park on sporting matters but the way they have gone about this is bad form. Both sides haven't got on in years and to put the 3 1D concerts on and then 2, up to 3, then 4 and a fifth GB concert without any communication to those living besides the venue from what I've read or heard is a bit silly, to put it mildly.

    The simple way to solve this is have 2 gigs this years for GB and 3 next year when he's on his world tour. Aiken/Croke Park/Residents - i'm copyrighting this solution.


  • #1238
    Smidge
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    Deacon Ashy Penguin wrote: »
    Yeah aren't they terrible trying I meet the massive demand with people all over the country going mad got tickets. Remember try still haven't met demand, they would easily sell out another night.

    The blatant disregard for the enjoyment of concert goers shown here is disgusting.

    I never like the dubs, but it's going to a whole new level now!

    What are you talking about?
    Your posts are getting more bizarre by the minute.

    Also, the part in bold?
    If thats the level of the posts that are forthcoming, well, the adults are talking.
    We're trying to discuss the situation.


  • #1239
    Ace2007
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    Deacon Ashy Penguin wrote: »
    Yeah aren't they terrible trying I meet the massive demand with people all over the country going mad got tickets. Remember try still haven't met demand, they would easily sell out another night.

    The blatant disregard for the enjoyment of concert goers shown here is disgusting.

    I never like the dubs, but it's going to a whole new level now!

    Tickets are bought subject to licence, so anyone that bought tickets did so knowing there is a risk of it not going ahead.

    If your so sure about demand being huge nothing is stopping them from playing another venue...


  • #1240
    smileyj1987
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    Ace2007 wrote: »
    Tickets are bought subject to licence, so anyone that bought tickets did so knowing there is a risk of it not going ahead.

    If your so sure about demand being huge nothing is stopping them from playing another venue...

    I have suggested three other venues where it could take place too .


  • #1241
    [Deleted User]
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    Smidge wrote: »
    What are you talking about?
    Your posts are getting more bizarre by the minute.

    I'm saying you are taking s*it about Aiken/GB being greedy when in reality they were only reacting to demand for tickets by adding extra nights.


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  • #1242
    MonsterCookie
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    Deacon Ashy Penguin wrote: »
    Yeah aren't they terrible trying I meet the massive demand with people all over the country going mad got tickets. Remember try still haven't met demand, they would easily sell out another night.

    The blatant disregard for the enjoyment of concert goers shown here is disgusting.

    I never liked "the dubs", but it's going to a whole new level now!

    Care to expand on that point? Why in gods name does this boil down to your dislike of the dubs? If the concert was being held in semple stadium, and the residents were voicing concerns, would you feel any differently?

    No offence, but you seem full of sh1 t.


  • #1243
    Ace2007
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    Deacon Ashy Penguin wrote: »
    I'm saying you are taking s*it about Aiken/GB being greedy when in reality they were only reacting to demand for tickets by adding extra nights.

    so by your logic there would be 6/7/8 gigs sold out by now - because of the demand.....


  • #1244
    PTH2009
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    id say all the nights will go ahead in croke park


  • #1245
    Smidge
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    Deacon Ashy Penguin wrote: »
    I'm saying you are taking s*it about Aiken/GB being greedy when in reality they were only reacting to demand for tickets by adding extra nights.

    Its ok nox, we have all heard you.
    We know you hate Dublin and the Dubs, theres no need to get so personal and aggressive about it.
    Like I've said, we have heard you now simmer down and shush, the grown ups are talking :P


  • #1246
    wedger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166 ✭✭wedger


    Apparently these gigs are to be live streamed to the USA at $20 a time... This thing is growing legs by the minute this could be the biggest once of concert run in history at this rate it could be heading for 100mil in 5 concerts!!!


  • #1247
    Overheal
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    Ace2007 wrote: »
    Tickets are bought subject to licence, so anyone that bought tickets did so knowing there is a risk of it not going ahead.

    If your so sure about demand being huge nothing is stopping them from playing another venue...
    Correct, Dublin City Council hasn't issued the licenses yet.
    smileyj1987 wrote: »
    I have suggested three other venues where it could take place too .

    That complicates the matter given this is a GAA cockup.


  • #1248
    JRant
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    Deacon Ashy Penguin wrote: »
    I'm saying you are taking s*it about Aiken/GB being greedy when in reality they were only reacting to demand for tickets by adding extra nights.

    Yes extra nights that are subject to licensing approval. Have a read of the very ticket you say you have and check the bit where it states that. I'd also check the small print on refund policies. Not looking good for your trip up to the big schmoke. Still you can always thank the RA for saving you a trip up to such a heell-hole as Dublin.

    "Well, yeah, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man"



  • #1249
    Smidge
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    wedger wrote: »
    Apparently these gigs are to be live streamed to the USA at $20 a time... This thing is growing legs by the minute this could be the biggest once of concert run in history at this rate it could be heading for 100mil in 5 concerts!!!

    :eek:
    That poor cash cow!
    It's teats will be like bin lids by the time the Brooks mobile gets through with milking it :pac:


  • #1250
    Rough Sleeper
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    Deacon Ashy Penguin wrote: »
    I never liked "the dubs", but it's going to a whole new level now!
    Yes, because it's a concerted effort by the entire population of the Pale that could result in the cancellation of the gigs.

    I cannot believe there still people, and not OAPs either, who view the people of Dublin, a county with a population of over 1.2 million, as some homogeneous mass who are at perpetual war with the honest country folk and will go out of their way to get one over on them. You're living about 50 years in the past here man, seriously.

    What is it about the 1.2 million people of Dublin that you find so unpalatable? Judging by your attitude on this thread there's every chance that the problem lies with you, not them.


  • #1251
    RiverOfLove
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    http://www.thejournal.ie/residents-angry-over-gaa-reneging-on-brooks-deal-1314841-Feb2014/

    One comment amongst so many:

    I live not too far from Wembley stadium which hosts loads of gigs and events every year and that does not include everything thats held at wembley arena. Do the locals complain – NO! Stop whinging you cryin oul wind bags! If i was a local business in the area i would be up in arms against you moaners!


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  • #1252
    JRant
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    Smidge wrote: »
    :eek:
    That poor cash cow!
    It's teats will be like bin lids by the time the Brooks mobile gets through with milking it :pac:

    But Mr Brooks is a good man and is only taking the money off all his fans because he loves them so much, hadn't you heard?

    "Well, yeah, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man"



  • #1253
    Slideshowbob
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    The arrogance of the commercial heads of the GAA - permission for 3 gigs - so let's have 9

    Glad the residents have taken a stand


  • #1254
    Ace2007
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    RiverOfLove wrote: »
    http://www.thejournal.ie/residents-angry-over-gaa-reneging-on-brooks-deal-1314841-Feb2014/

    One comment amongst so many:

    I live not too far from Wembley stadium which hosts loads of gigs and events every year and that does not include everything thats held at wembley arena. Do the locals complain – NO! Stop whinging you cryin oul wind bags! If i was a local business in the area i would be up in arms against you moaners!

    I wonder has Wembley signed an agreement with the locals stating they will have no more than 3 concerts a year, and then turn around a break that promise.

    It's a simple fact, they signed and agreement and now want to cancel that agreement because they see an opportunity of making 3m in 5 nights.

    The fact the GAA refuse to comment on the issue speaks volumes for the situation they are in.


  • #1255
    JRant
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    RiverOfLove wrote: »
    http://www.thejournal.ie/residents-angry-over-gaa-reneging-on-brooks-deal-1314841-Feb2014/

    One comment amongst so many:

    I live not too far from Wembley stadium which hosts loads of gigs and events every year and that does not include everything thats held at wembley arena. Do the locals complain – NO! Stop whinging you cryin oul wind bags! If i was a local business in the area i would be up in arms against you moaners!

    Wembley hosts a fraction of the games that CP holds and it has its own tube connection.
    Next.

    "Well, yeah, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man"



  • #1256
    MonsterCookie
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    RiverOfLove wrote: »
    http://www.thejournal.ie/residents-angry-over-gaa-reneging-on-brooks-deal-1314841-Feb2014/

    One comment amongst so many:

    I live not too far from Wembley stadium which hosts loads of gigs and events every year and that does not include everything thats held at wembley arena. Do the locals complain – NO! Stop whinging you cryin oul wind bags! If i was a local business in the area i would be up in arms against you moaners!

    Ignoring the rhetoric, but you're not comparing like with like! Infrastructure, especially transport links, are far better around wembley. Your point re local business is a well made, but should this be placed ahead of all other considerations in your view?

    Like I said before, I'm in favour of reasonable moderation.


  • #1257
    Smidge
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    JRant wrote: »
    But Mr Brooks is a good man and is only taking the money off all his fans because he loves them so much, hadn't you heard?

    He's such a good man that he has apparently cheated on BOTH of his wives.
    His first wife got a fine financial settlement, somewhere in the region of $125 million dollars.
    Now I wonder where he could possibly get enough money back to fill that gaping deficit in his bank account?
    Hmmmmm...............


  • #1258
    JRant
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    Smidge wrote: »
    He's such a good man that he has apparently cheated on BOTH of his wives.
    His first wife got a fine financial settlement, somewhere in the region of $125 million dollars.
    Now I wonder where he could possibly get enough money back to fill that gaping deficit in his bank account?
    Hmmmmm...............

    Expect a lot of responses to that in the "you can say what you want about me but don't ever slag my Garth" mould.

    "Well, yeah, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man"



  • #1259
    RiverOfLove
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    wedger wrote: »
    Apparently these gigs are to be live streamed to the USA at $20 a time... This thing is growing legs by the minute this could be the biggest once of concert run in history at this rate it could be heading for 100mil in 5 concerts!!!

    You know Croker won't see a patch of that.

    Garth Brooks loved Ireland and sang praises. He hasn't toured since 97/98 and retired early to look after his family until his youngest finishes school. Here ihe is coming out from his retirement. He never forgot us and we never forgot him. Here he is trying to put Ireland on the world stage.


  • #1260
    JRant
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    It's been at least 2 pages since EOTR told us the capacity of CP. Almost starting to forget. Oh wait, no its 82000.

    "Well, yeah, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man"



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  • #1261
    smileyj1987
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    RiverOfLove wrote: »
    You know Croker won't see a patch of that.

    Garth Brooks loved Ireland and sang praises. He hasn't toured since 97/98 and retired early to look after his family until his youngest finishes school. Here ihe is coming out from his retirement. He never forgot us and we never forgot him. Here he is trying to put Ireland on the world stage.

    Thats a nice story but I can honestly tell you that it means fcuk all to the people around croke park .


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