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Galway Races/Arts festival, closing for COVID?

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  • #102
    Redo91
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,873 ✭✭✭Redo91


    s1ippy wrote: »
    What don't you get about the situation. There is a virus sweeping the globe and overwhelming humanity with very little to no possibility of a vaccination. They might as well put that ban on mass gatherings down indefinitely. The economy is not going to be able to recover from this... certainly not while it's happening, for whatever amount of time that is. Probably not for a long time afterwards either, if we do actually manage to find some way of reducing the risks.

    No I get it thanks.


  • #103
    westgolf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 831 ✭✭✭westgolf


    Actual wording says events requiring a license i.e concerts etc. Don't think the race committee need to apply for a license annually but I could be wrong ?


  • #104
    Pen Rua
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,007 ✭✭✭Pen Rua


    Pen Rua wrote: »
    Per The Irish Times:

    https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/coronavirus-all-mass-gatherings-in-state-set-to-be-banned-until-august-1.4234326

    This has now be confirmed by Govt, with additional clarification that the blanket ban applies to "licenced events of over 5,000 people."

    https://www.thejournal.ie/mass-gatherings-august-5080226-Apr2020/


  • #105
    vid36
    Registered Users Posts: 589 ✭✭✭vid36


    The festivals are definitely off but the racing may go ahead behind closed doors


  • #106
    Smegging hell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 465 ✭✭Smegging hell


    Redo91 wrote: »
    Any hope they could postpone them I wonder rather than cancelling? Serious blow to the local economy if both the Arts Festival and Races don’t go ahead this year.


    I'd imagine some of the Arts Festival events will go ahead online, just as Cúirt is going ahead online this weekend.


  • #107
    ChewyLouie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 511 ✭✭✭ChewyLouie


    westgolf wrote: »
    Actual wording says events requiring a license i.e concerts etc. Don't think the race committee need to apply for a license annually but I could be wrong ?

    Events with a capacity of more than 5000 requires a licence. So unless they run is behind closed doors...


  • #108
    inisboffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,393 ✭✭✭inisboffin


    ChewyLouie wrote: »
    Events with a capacity of more than 5000 requires a licence. So unless they run is behind closed doors...

    Do they mean licensed as in serving alcohol (as in licensed premises) or requiring a license to operate or both?


  • #109
    tipptom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,219 ✭✭✭tipptom


    s1ippy wrote: »
    What don't you get about the situation. There is a virus sweeping the globe and overwhelming humanity with very little to no possibility of a vaccination. They might as well put that ban on mass gatherings down indefinitely. The economy is not going to be able to recover from this... certainly not while it's happening, for whatever amount of time that is. Probably not for a long time afterwards either, if we do actually manage to find some way of reducing the risks.

    You need to calm down and stop preaching your brand of hysterics at people.

    The races will go ahead despite your screaming.


  • #110
    ChewyLouie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 511 ✭✭✭ChewyLouie


    inisboffin wrote: »
    Do they mean licensed as in serving alcohol (as in licensed premises) or requiring a license to operate or both?

    I take it as an event licence, nothing to do with alcohol.


  • #111
    flazio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,257 ✭✭✭✭flazio


    I imagine smaller bookmakers would be annoyed that all the major online shops like Paddy Power, Ladbrookes, BetFair etc, will be given a free run to hover up all the betting.


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  • #112
    tipptom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,219 ✭✭✭tipptom


    flazio wrote: »
    I imagine smaller bookmakers would be annoyed that all the major online shops like Paddy Power, Ladbrookes, BetFair etc, will be given a free run to hover up all the betting.

    bNot that many smaller bricks and morter small fellas left and are in big trouble.

    Its the on course bookies who will suffer the most Id say as they will not get back to work until way after the rest of them and even then their takings will be halved as a lot of elderly people wont go racing.


  • #113
    Mars Bar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,948 ✭✭✭✭Mars Bar


    tipptom wrote: »
    You need to calm down and stop preaching your brand of hysterics at people.

    The races will go ahead despite your screaming.

    https://www.galwayraces.com/statement-on-behalf-of-the-galway-race-commitee/

    May happen behind closed doors but definitely closed to the public


  • #114
    flazio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,257 ✭✭✭✭flazio


    So, if they aren't getting money in the gates, how are the organisers going to pay the prize money to the competitors?


  • #115
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 24,714 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Just got an email from races, event called off but looking to run it behind closed doors as expected.
    flazio wrote: »
    So, if they aren't getting money in the gates, how are the organisers going to pay the prize money to the competitors?

    There is big tv money in it for the racecourse. Also a lot of the prize money is sponsorship much of that could still come in and/Or the sponsors may be contractually obliged to pay it. Also the bookies may step in also and put up some prize money.


  • #116
    inisboffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,393 ✭✭✭inisboffin


    Lydia Tasteless Vial wrote: »
    Just got an email from races, event called off but looking to run it behind closed doors as expected.



    There is big tv money in it for the racecourse. Also a lot of the prize money is sponsorship much of that could still come in and/Or the sponsors may be contractually obliged to pay it. Also the bookies may step in also and put up some prize money.


    Bookies may only be online though, right? Can't see bookie shops open before pubs do?


  • #117
    ChewyLouie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 511 ✭✭✭ChewyLouie


    Some further reporting on it...

    https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2020/0421/1132982-galway-races-to-take-place-behind-closed-doors/


  • #118
    Ludikrus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 476 ✭✭Ludikrus


    At least we will be spared that annual puke fest! Every cloud...


  • #119
    Redo91
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,873 ✭✭✭Redo91


    Arts Festival organisers said they would cancel just yet as the Big Top is actually licensed for less than 5,000 people. I was only thinking this myself this morning but figured it must hold more but apparently not going by their announcement. Still a long shot it would go ahead but at least there’s still a very slight glimmer of hope.


  • #120
    saabsaab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,247 ✭✭✭saabsaab


    Redo91 wrote: »
    Arts Festival organisers said they would cancel just yet as the Big Top is actually licensed for less than 5,000 people. I was only thinking this myself this morning but figured it must hold more but apparently not going by their announcement. Still a long shot it would go ahead but at least there’s still a very slight glimmer of hope.


    Far less than 5k in the big top, less again if you have social distancing.


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  • #121
    Wompa1
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    Races take place at the end of July. If they plan on holding it behind closed doors, I wonder if that's also a nod on how the Government expects to handle tourists coming over for the summer.

    Many would have booked trips around events that may be cancelled but if flights are allowed to recommence with social distancing required and precautions taken, it risks those people being unable to get a refund on their flights and hotels. They may feel inclined to make the trip anyway rather than be out the money.

    Wonder if the risk is worth the reward for the city.


  • #122
    Ashleigh1986
    Registered Users Posts: 672 ✭✭✭Ashleigh1986


    If races go ahead behind closed doors it will be some source of relief for some .
    They will be allowed to watch on tv and have a bet on a bookies app .
    Can't see many visiting galway unless pubs and restaurants and hotels are allowed to open by than .
    Its a long shot at the moment that these places will be allowed to open in July/ August .


  • #123
    [Deleted User]
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    Ludikrus wrote: »
    At least we will be spared that annual puke fest! Every cloud...

    :( Favourite week of the year of many including myself, I go racing the 7 days and out 3 or 4 nights every year. Massively disappointed but it's not feasible this year.

    Also its going to be a serious serous blow for pretty much any business involved in hospitality etc. I think losing the races could be the difference between a lot of places going under and staying afloat.


  • #124
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,450 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    Its a monumental blow to Galway in fairness. Hopefully they do come up with something to do it in some capacity. How hotels and pubs will come out of this I don't know...


  • #125
    ChewyLouie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 511 ✭✭✭ChewyLouie


    Ashleigh1986 wrote: »
    They will be allowed to watch on tv and have a bet on a bookies app.

    Will be a big blow for bookies - a lot of young professionals would have a flutter in cash over race week but wouldn't use an app or website as it hangs around as a black mark for possible mortgage or loan applications.


  • #126
    ek motor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 548 ✭✭✭ek motor


    Any word on when they'll be refunding the Big Top gig tickets ? Have contacted GIAF on social media , but no response yet.


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  • #127
    Ashleigh1986
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    ChewyLouie wrote: »
    Will be a big blow for bookies - a lot of young professionals would have a flutter in cash over race week but wouldn't use an app or website as it hangs around as a black mark for possible mortgage or loan applications.

    Bookies could open with just a few people in them to just do a bet with cash .
    No screens on ... Just do your bet and leave .
    Your as well aware as I am ... That if a punter wants to get a bet on a horse they will by any means .


  • #128
    ChewyLouie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 511 ✭✭✭ChewyLouie


    ek motor wrote: »
    Any word on when they'll be refunding the Big Top gig tickets ? Have contacted GIAF on social media , but no response yet.

    They haven't cancelled yet. They're awaiting the next government advice at the end of the current restrictions in May.


  • #129
    Redo91
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,873 ✭✭✭Redo91


    ek motor wrote: »
    Any word on when they'll be refunding the Big Top gig tickets ? Have contacted GIAF on social media , but no response yet.

    They released a statement yesterday saying they aren’t cancelling yet as the Big Top capacity is less than 5k. We were discussing it on the previous page.


  • #130
    Utopia Parkway
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    Ludikrus wrote: »
    At least we will be spared that annual puke fest! Every cloud...

    Puke fest or not it's an absolutely massive hit to the economy of the city. Therefore a very bad thing it's not happening albeit not unexpected.


  • #131
    Whereisgalway
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,470 ✭✭✭Whereisgalway


    Utopia Parkway wrote: »
    Puke fest or not it's an absolutely massive hit to the economy of the city. Therefore a very bad thing it's not happening albeit not unexpected.

    The city planners, organisers etc will have to be creative, innovative & forward thinking to thrive but somehow I imagine they’ll be whingy and look fir bailout


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  • #132
    gordongekko
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    Arts festival has been cancelled


  • #133
    Smegging hell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 465 ✭✭Smegging hell


    gordongekko wrote: »
    Arts festival has been cancelled

    'Organisers says that all concerts scheduled for the Big Top have been rescheduled until 2021'. https://www.rte.ie/news/connacht/2020/0501/1136174-galway-arts-festival/


  • #134
    thesandeman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,777 ✭✭✭✭thesandeman


    It's like there's some sort of a higher power stopping Sinéad O'Connor getting to Galway.


  • #135
    Mrs OBumble
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    gordongekko wrote: »
    Arts festival has been cancelled


    you forgot the bit about ....

    we are happy to announce that a special programme of events will take place this Autumn with details coming soon.


    Source: https://www.giaf.ie/media/news/giaf-july-2020-festival-update


  • #136
    gordongekko
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    Film fleadh cancelled now as well


  • #137
    Fitz*
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    All 7 days of the Races will go ahead, but behind closed doors.

    https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/racing/darren-norris/same-but-different-galway-races-to-go-ahead-with-significant-changes-1000965.html


  • #138
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 24,714 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Just came in to post the above but beaten to it!

    Will be a bit of craic at least, cans at home watching the racing and doing the betting online (which I often do on course too anyway for better odds/more places etc).


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