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| jaymze |
Was looking through the board to see was there any thread about meeting up in Dublin in 2 weeks. Couldn't find one so thought I would start one myself!
For those coming to the Slane Castle show, what are your plans? I'm getting into Dublin late thursday night. Will be looking to go for a few pints the friday night before the gig. Does anyone have any ideas or are there any plans set yet? Anyone decide what pub to go to?
How about heading over to Co. Meath on saturday for the gig. Are people heading over early to catch the support acts? Are people getting their own transport or hiring buses / public transport etc?
I was at an outdoor Aerosmith gig in Dublin a few weeks back. It was held in a park outside the city and took forever to get there with all the traffic. For the 70,000 or so punters heading to Slane I reckon it will be gridlock on saturday. May be wise to go along early. Dublin is renound for traffic jams.
Any information or ideas that people have would be greatly appreciated.
"Thank you! Thank you very much indeed. Thank you very kindly!" (Sir Mick of Jagger, Brussels, 1973) |
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| Gazza |
Going down that day from Belfast on the bus and back the same night. Would have loved to have made a weekend of it in Dublin but with a 6-night trip to London coming up a few days later, theres a strong possibility that if I'd attempted to swing this one as well, I may end up getting shot. |
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| glencar |
I'll be arriving at Dublin airport the morning of the 17th(Friday) & I'll be up for anything on Friday night. Saturday I'm heading up to Slane with some friends so I'm not sure what time I'll be arriving there. I guess the Temple Bar area is where all the tourists go? I'm a bit limited in my knowledge of Dublin but I'll be staying with friends in one of the western suburbs. |
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| Gazza |
Temple Bar - yes.
Incidentally, the buses for Slane leave from Parnell Square which is at the very north end of O'Connell Street (ie, up around the Parnell statue/Rotunda Hospital area)
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| Gazza |
Following e-mail came today from Ticketmaster. please note the start time given for the Stones is bollocks and obviously a typo. They'll only be on at 20.00 if The Charlatans split after about one song. If the rest of the show runs to schedule, 20.30 (at the earliest) or as late as 21.00 should be their start time.
The Rolling Stones - Slane 2007 - Concert Information
Date: Saturday 18 August 2007
Venue: Slane Castle
Ticketmaster would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing your Rolling Stones tickets with us. The band have confirmed they will be joined by special guests The Charlatans, The Hold Steady, Tinariwen and Frankie Gavin when they play Slane Castle on Saturday 18 August 2007 as part of the Bigger Bang 2007 Tour. This will be the 25th anniversary since The Rolling Stones last performed at Slane Castle.
Please read this email carefully as it contains information regarding your visit to Slane Castle.
Full Line up and stage times
20.00 - THE ROLLING STONES
19:00 - THE CHARLATANS
17.45 - THE HOLD STEADY
16:30 - TINARIWEN
15.30 - FRANKIE GAVIN
14:30 - CONCERT GATES
12:00 - CAR PARKS OPEN
* Please note stage times are subject to change.
Garda Traffic Management Plan
An Garda Siochana will have a Traffic Management Plan in operation. For further details please see www.garda.ie
As traffic and parking delays are inevitable you are strongly advised to use public transport or car pool. It is recommend if driving to and from the venue please allow plenty of additional time.
Plan your route in advance and check with AA Roadwatch for reports on traffic, road works, delays etc on your route.
For show day live AA Roadwatch traffic updates telephone 1550 131 811 – (AA Roadwatch premium rates apply).
Car Parking
As per all pervious Slane concerts local independently operated car parks will open from 12.00 noon and a parking charge will apply.
Public Transportation
Please make use of special Transportation arrangements.
Dublin Bus
Will provide a frequent shuttle service from Dublin to Slane. Buses departs from Parnell Square West (outside the Rotunda Hospital) every 20 minutes between 11:00 – 16:00 hrs returning straight after the concert. Return Tickets price 20 euro available from Dublin Bus, 59 Upper O' Connell Street or Ticketmaster.
For Dublin Bus information Tel (01) 8734222 Mon-Fri 08.30 – 18:00 hrs. Buy online www.dublinbus.ie and www.ticketmaster.ie
Nationwide privately operated transport
For information on private local bus transport to and from event please contact your nearest Ticketmaster agent for details.
Please note
This event is outdoors. Concert rain or shine – please dress appropriately for the Irish weather...so bring your wellington boots! Always check the weather forecast before setting off.
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| PartyDoll MEG |
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Gazza wrote:
Please note
This event is outdoors. Concert rain or shine – please dress appropriately for the Irish weather...so bring your wellington boots! Always check the weather forecast before setting off.
Are the Irish always so specific?-LOL |
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| Gazza |
In fairness, I've been to Slane six times for shows (the last was 1995) and the weather was great for all of them. |
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| Stray Cat UK |
I,m arriving Friday afternoon. Up for anything Friday night. I'm in staggering distance of Temple bar area.
Maybe we need to get together with the other boards if numbers are low ?
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| glencar |
Gazza, I am heading out to the post office now to pick up my Slane ticket! Thanks! |
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| Gazza |
Not bad. Four days! Relieved it got there. |
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| Gazza |
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Stray Cat UK wrote:
I,m arriving Friday afternoon. Up for anything Friday night. I'm in staggering distance of Temple bar area.
Maybe we need to get together with the other boards if numbers are low ?
sc uk
Thats both you and Glencar who have said on this thread that you're "up for anything"....
Is there some kind of Perverts' Summit going on that I haven't been told about? |
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| glencar |
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Not bad. Four days! Relieved it got there.
LOL Well, when I got to the PO, the envelope wasn't there. Apparently it's still on the delivery truck so I have to go tomorrow again. But, I'm up for anything! |
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| IrelandCalling4 |
Greetings to one an' all,
Howdy Jaymze! Aerosmith were good, but the stones shall be better!
A topic about this came up a few weeks ago, and methinks I added a post about Gogarty's Pub in Temple Bar, but, that's a wee bit small maybe. I think 'Bruxelles' would also be an excellent one, very central, off Grafton Street -- for once, the upstairs part, not the dingy rock pub down below^ A link to some info on it here:
http://www.dublinpubscene.com/thepubs/bruxelles.html
What do y'all think of that one?
To finish with a quote from Sir Mick,
"Just bust a button on my trousers. You don't want my trousers to fall down now do ya"^
Oh gosh, that brings back memories of Mr. P's show in Bruxelles that night after the Whitesnake gig -- the horror of it all!!!!^
'Slainte'(Cheers)
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| jaymze |
I was thinking of Bruxelles as well. It's fairly central and there is a good atmosphere. The only problem would be finding seats inside, but if we go along early then we may be fine.
And Gearoid (Irelandcalling) don't mention that faithful night after Whitesnake. That night of dude looks like a lady and the extra firm handshake. Glencar says he is up for anything -he may find it downstairs in the pub! |
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| glencar |
Yikes! I better wear a belt! |
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| IrelandCalling4 |
"The only problem would be finding seats inside, but if we go along early then we may be fine"
-- Aah sure, a Friday night in Dublin town, every place will be packed anyway!
Bruxelles(the upstairs main part) would be quite the cool spot alright, so keep that one in mind!
Many-a-tale from nights out before and after gigs in Dublin -- aah the memories -- eating fish'n'chips on the bonnet of Bono's car, much to the chagrin of Bono himelf^ The firmer than usual handshake & the adam's apple of the Bruxelles experience, sleeping in the 'Ghost Room' of our friends house, after inhaling some mary-joanna^, still convinced I heard ghostly voices that night while drifting off to paranormal sleep -- can't wait for the stones night for more stories!
'Slainte' |
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| jaymze |
Many-a-tale from nights out before and after gigs in Dublin -- aah the memories -- eating fish'n'chips on the bonnet of Bono's car, much to the chagrin of Bono himelf^ The firmer than usual handshake & the adam's apple of the Bruxelles experience, sleeping in the 'Ghost Room' of our friends house, after inhaling some mary-joanna^, still convinced I heard ghostly voices that night while drifting off to paranormal sleep -- can't wait for the stones night for more stories!
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Ive just laughed out loud after reading those! Forgot about the eating chips and the ghost incidents. You dirty divil! |
