What pub to watch the rugby match in?

s_carnage · 07-10-2011 10:39PM

Saw an ad somewhere saying The Skeff is going to be open for the game

s_carnage · 07-10-2011 10:39PM

Saw an ad somewhere saying The Skeff is going to be open for the game

dilallio · 30-05-2014 04:10PM

We've some friends visiting from France and they are eager to watch the French final between Toulon & Castres tomorrow (Saturday) evening.

I know BT Sports are showing it, but does anyone know a pub that likes to show rugby games?
Thanks,
dilallio

pleasant Co. · 30-05-2014 05:08PM

Can't offer any specific advise, but, so long as it's not clashing with a match of more local importance, most of the usual sports pubs will happily put it on if ya ask.

30-05-2014 06:04PM

Garveys might or maybe even O Connells they show most rugby

bmwguy · 30-05-2014 06:13PM

Is it same time as Rabo Final? If so its a difficult ask to get it shown

ben.schlomo · 30-05-2014 06:15PM

Ireland Italy soccer friendly on at the same time. The two rugby games dont clash.

30-05-2014 10:36PM

I'd be surprised if Fanags don't show it or at least put it on some tv if asked.

30-05-2014 11:44PM

Aleena Scrawny Cub wrote: »

I'd be surprised if Fanags don't show it or at least put it on some tv if asked.

Fagans isn't a sports bar anymore.

Dave Van Ronk · 06-11-2014 06:34PM

Which Galway pub will be the best for the upcoming Ireland - South Africa Rugby match and why?

Mrs OBumble · 06-11-2014 06:40PM

Tig Coilis. Because they don't have a TV.

(You asked.)

apoeiguq3094y · 06-11-2014 06:40PM

Well that's pretty subjective - everyone on here will have their own preferences. This is probably going to turn into a list of all pubs with a tv in galway.

Depends if you want a big screen or lots of small screens.

I like dew drop as there's plenty of tvs - can be hard to get a seat though

The front door and buskers are also reliable for rugby - they usually show it on 1 tv even if there is a big soccer game on. Also some of their tvs are behind the bar. So if you get a seat at the bar it will be impossible for someone to park in front of you as the place fills up.

The quays and kings head will have it on projectors and have all the crowd in the same area if you prefer that kind of atmosphere.

apoeiguq3094y · 06-11-2014 06:42PM

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

Tig Coilis. Because they don't have a TV.

(You asked.)

apoeiguq3094y wrote: »

Well that's pretty subjective - everyone on here will have their own preferences. This is probably going to turn into a list of all pubs with a tv in galway.

Or a list of pubs with AND without tv's it would seem...

wp_rathead · 06-11-2014 06:43PM

O'Connells
Dáil
Oslo
Salthouse

biko · 06-11-2014 09:36PM

Another vote for Dew Drop, it gets very crowded though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgkV7hmxgfY

Dave Van Ronk · 06-11-2014 10:10PM

Any pubs with drinks deals on like €0.50 cents off every Irish try etc?

Zzippy · 06-11-2014 10:27PM

Dave Van Ronk wrote: »

Any pubs with drinks deals on like €0.50 cents off every Irish try etc?

Massimo sometimes do that kinda promotion. Not sure we'll get too many tries on Sat tho!

Billy86 · 06-11-2014 10:33PM

Was in Salthill over Paddys weekend, the Oslo Bar had a brilliant atmosphere for the Ireland/France game, big place and packed but open space and a big screen. If you're looking for accommodation there's a small hotel across the road from it owned by an Aussie guy. Nice place, very well priced and the owner is friendly almost to a fault... also directly across the road from the water if you fancy freezing your arse off for a minute or two to get rid of the hangover (while some locals casually swim around for hours on end, not a bother in the world in their ice cold veins!). Really nice little Italian restaurant just a 2 minute walk up the road too, same side of the street as the hotel.

Billy86 · 06-11-2014 10:36PM

Zzippy wrote: »

Massimo sometimes do that kinda promotion. Not sure we'll get too many tries on Sat tho!

Don't worry we'll go down 14-0 early and a centre will get injured.

Then the lights will go out.

Then the Ultimate Warriors old WWF music will start playing.

Then Brian O'Driscoll runs out going bananas while Jim Ross somehow takes a spot in commentary shouting "OH MY GAAAWDD!"

Then we win 73-14. You heard it here first forms.

Diabhal Beag · 06-11-2014 11:21PM

Don't bother going Dew Drop unless you can get in early. There's Premier League games beforehand. Good pub though. Had a great spot there for the France game.

TheCoolWay · 06-11-2014 11:25PM

The Skeff is a popular rugby venue, plenty of screens and room

ben.schlomo · 07-11-2014 01:06AM

The screen in the Oslo is woeful,really wouldnt recommend it for any sporting event. Around Eyre Sq Garveys and An Pucan will be busy. The Dail and Front Door always have tvs on so you wont go wrong there either.

Dave Van Ronk · 13-12-2014 07:46PM

What pubs will be showing the Connacht Bayonne match later tonight?

f1dan · 13-12-2014 07:59PM

Dave Van Ronk wrote: »

What pubs will be showing the Connacht Bayonne match later tonight?

If anywhere is showing the game it will be the Dail. However given the fact that it's only on French tv and Leinster are playing on BT Sports at the same time I'd consider it unlikely.

I also haven't seen anything on the Connacht Clan twitter feed to suggest that they'll be showing it in the Dail.

Dave Van Ronk · 13-12-2014 08:09PM

Cheers, I thought O'Connells might show it.

Julabo · 14-12-2014 06:05PM

In general though if the game is on TV, more and more pubs give rugby preference:

The Bunch of Grapes and Lonergans in Salthill always put rugby first. Handy to know if a big soccer game on.

The Dail is also the connacht supporters pub so give preference aswell

manna452121 · 25-02-2015 07:41PM

Heading to Galway this weekend,which bar would be the best for watching ruby match on sunday.whats The Dail Bar like?

Robbo · 26-02-2015 11:02AM

manna452121 wrote: »

Heading to Galway this weekend,which bar would be the best for watching ruby match on sunday.whats The Dail Bar like?

Dail will also have the bonus of showing the Connacht match directly afterwards, it being the official home of the fan club.

McTigs · 26-02-2015 11:33AM

Robbo wrote: »

Dail will also have the bonus of showing the Connacht match directly afterwards, it being the official home of the fan club.

is it? I didn't know that

serfboard · 26-02-2015 03:26PM

Robbo wrote: »

Dail will also have the bonus of showing the Connacht match directly afterwards, it being the official home of the fan club.

McTigs wrote: »

is it? I didn't know that

I didn't know that either - but it's true.

I wouldn't bother with The Dail bar though - while it's a grand spot, given its size, when you get more than about 50 people in there it feels packed.

What pub to watch the rugby match in?

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