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Title: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Peter O'Sullivan on January 10, 2018, 11:27:38
Thinking ahead to Galway Fest on the 2nd - 4th of March. Is this something the club van would be going to? I'm trying to plan the next few months of paddling weekends, hence asking so soon?
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Poopy Dick on January 10, 2018, 11:40:30
I'd be interested, so probably interested in sticking my boat in on that too
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Can't ice-skate on January 10, 2018, 17:49:51
I'd also be interested. Would be ideal to get the van.
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Poohy on January 10, 2018, 20:16:58
I am interested, Van would be handy!!
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Kerry Gold on January 11, 2018, 22:10:15
Nothing to do with the van, but i plan on going :) :discopaddler:
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Sexual Swan Healy on January 12, 2018, 10:31:35
I'm planning on going would be class if we had the van
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Diarmuid on January 12, 2018, 16:32:25
Also hoping to go if I'm free
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Anna-May Kiely on January 13, 2018, 21:53:49
If im not working id love too.

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Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Poopy Dick on January 30, 2018, 14:09:03
So who's actually going, and also needs a place to stay... Try organise accommodation like.

Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Ross on January 30, 2018, 17:27:36
Me
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Mark Hoare on January 31, 2018, 07:50:54
WIT are staying in a b&b in Galway. Think its 36 per person for them. But if we join them the price goes down for us all as we would be a bigger group


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Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Peter O'Sullivan on January 31, 2018, 09:06:41
I'm sorted for accommodation. Trinity Dan booked for me.
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Anna-May Kiely on January 31, 2018, 09:37:50
That could work Mark, we'd get breakfast too


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Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Poohy on January 31, 2018, 10:49:34
If ye are stuck, Liam said about 5 or 6 can stay at his.
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Poopy Dick on January 31, 2018, 11:06:13
If ye are stuck, Liam said about 5 or 6 can stay at his.
Hmmm, there's 6 of us anyways 🤔
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: sara griffin on January 31, 2018, 11:07:37
I’m also going my registration was already paid for before my shoulder
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Poohy on January 31, 2018, 11:26:56
I’m also going my registration was already paid for before my shoulder

At least you will get a T-Shirt?
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: sara griffin on January 31, 2018, 11:29:47
Some consolation
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Kerry Gold on January 31, 2018, 13:51:09
I was gonna go for a b&b on my own, but if there is a group going id rather join ye
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Peter O'Sullivan on January 31, 2018, 19:58:29
Van booked with Jayne as a 2nd driver. It will cost about 70 for rental and 75 for fuel and tolls. I suggest the club charges people 10 euro per boat for the weekend to cover the costs. One seat free if anyone wants a lift.
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: THEEE JAAAAYNE STEPHENS on February 05, 2018, 10:57:47
I'll also be driving a car up if people need lifts
I wont need a place to stay though  afro.gif
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Anna-May Kiely on February 05, 2018, 11:05:34
Okay so then at the minute theres 8 of us for accommodation.  Ailbhe is that too much for Liams, it is his family house.  Wouldn't be too much effort to sort a hostel or b&b so no pressure on him.


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Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Poohy on February 05, 2018, 13:34:39
Okay so then at the minute theres 8 of us for accommodation.  Ailbhe is that too much for Liams, it is his family house.  Wouldn't be too much effort to sort a hostel or b&b so no pressure on him.


Yeah ye can stay. His parents are gonna head off to conemara that weekend
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Anna-May Kiely on February 05, 2018, 14:43:31
Okay so then at the minute theres 8 of us for accommodation.  Ailbhe is that too much for Liams, it is his family house.  Wouldn't be too much effort to sort a hostel or b&b so no pressure on him.


Yeah ye can stay. His parents are gonna head off to conemara that weekend
Thanks Ailbhe and Liam

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Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Poopy Dick on February 05, 2018, 14:54:28
Yay 😃 love you Liam
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Sexual Swan Healy on February 05, 2018, 17:58:35
Thats unreal! Give him our thanks Ailbhe
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Can't ice-skate on February 12, 2018, 23:16:58
Forgot to say I'm registered so will be going also 😁
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Peter O'Sullivan on February 22, 2018, 15:34:41
So who wants their boat(s) , bags or paddles in the van? Keeping in mind it will probably be 10 euro per boat to cover the costs.

Peter O'S  1 ckeeker , 1 playboat
Ailbhe T  1 creeker 
Simon  1 creeker + learner sticker + pyjamas.
Annamay : 1 creeker.
Ross : 1 creeker.
Jacqui : 1 creeker
...

I'll make a plan for loading when I know how many I'm taking. Aiming to leave Dublin around 10.30 on Friday morning to get some playboating in.
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Poopy Dick on February 22, 2018, 15:44:58
Just my creeker plz
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Peter O'Sullivan on February 25, 2018, 22:58:10
So the plan is boathouse for 10.00 on Friday morning, aim to leave by 10.30. Drive straight to Spiddal for a run of the Boluisce. Probably getting on the water around 14.00. Finishing there around 16.00. Drive back to Spanish arch and if time allows freesytle practice on the Corrib. Who wants a lift in the van?

If I park my car on campus on Friday, do I need a permit or can I just pay for parking?
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Anna-May Kiely on February 25, 2018, 23:00:46
I can go down with you Peter and think its just Greg and Jacqui going down that early as well

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Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Poohy on February 25, 2018, 23:04:28
Only some spots are pay and others you need permit. The sports one is pay and so is the one beside Centra, that's it I think.

I will probably head later, aiming to go to the talk though so leave UCD at like 4? I am driving and have space
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Ross on February 26, 2018, 08:14:55
I can drive, but will be leaving after work, so unless there are a few people going that late, I might put my boat in the van and get the train there and a lift back.
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Scabidas on February 26, 2018, 08:25:11
So the plan is boathouse for 10.00 on Friday morning, aim to leave by 10.30. Drive straight to Spiddal for a run of the Boluisce. Probably getting on the water around 14.00. Finishing there around 16.00. Drive back to Spanish arch and if time allows freesytle practice on the Corrib. Who wants a lift in the van?

If I park my car on campus on Friday, do I need a permit or can I just pay for parking?

I believe there is paid parking for 3 euro per day, although unknown if you can find it. Might be easier for someone to transfer their permit to you for the day if someone has one. It's pretty straight forward.
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Ross on February 26, 2018, 08:56:52
Or park in Drumbeg and get Greg to give you a lift into UCD
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Sexual Swan Healy on February 26, 2018, 09:09:46
Yes that works
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Peter O'Sullivan on February 28, 2018, 13:56:54
I'll give the transport office a call around 14.00 tomorrow to see if the van is still available for rental. Hard to guess exactly what the snow will do.
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Kerry Gold on March 01, 2018, 12:33:04
Im guessing Galway fest will still be going ahead. Anyone anything to say on the likely hood of that changing?
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Poopy Dick on March 01, 2018, 12:51:33
Im guessing Galway fest will still be going ahead. Anyone anything to say on the likely hood of that changing?
Think they'll be changing a bit of the schedule... But not cancelling. Keep an eye on the Galway Fest Facebook page
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Ross on March 01, 2018, 14:09:00
It's been postponed to the Easter Weekend
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Peter O'Sullivan on March 01, 2018, 14:14:05
I phoned UCD transport to cancel van booking. Kind of glad I'm not driving a van up snow back roads in Spideal tomorrow.
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Poopy Dick on March 01, 2018, 14:22:19
Wonder if now that's it's postponed that they could possibly have more entries...?
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Andy J on March 07, 2018, 19:32:37
Hey champs! We have 6 beds going in our accommodation due to people not being able to make the new date, give me a shout if you want to take advantage if this limited time offer! Full cost would be €45 per night.
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Sexual Swan Healy on March 07, 2018, 19:36:59
Oh cool thanks Andy. Were not 100% sure on numbers yet but probably closer to 10 so we'll see if we can get some place that fits all of us first
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Andy J on March 07, 2018, 22:25:52
no worries, ye can probably take it and divide the cost down a bit between ye, its a 6 bed apartment. so there is a bit of freedom for some people to take sleeping bags etc.
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Sexual Swan Healy on March 08, 2018, 12:07:33
Where is it?
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Andy J on March 28, 2018, 21:12:05
I've been asked about parking and such, last year we parked in the car park marked, I cannot remember the cost but it wasn't unreasonable. I've highlighted the apartments as well, though you still enter through the front door. At the apartments there is a side/fire door, handy for getting extra people in.

Sleepzone's website suggest you can checkin from 3pm onwards. they have a waiting room and bag storage if you arrive early anyway. The rooms are booked under my own name. Oh and they take a €20 cash deposit from every one (so 6 of ye).

Any questions don't hesitate to ask.
Title: Re: Galway Fest 2018
Post by: Ross on April 05, 2018, 08:54:25
Dates for next year announced as March 8-10