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Spraoi v's Hurling Semi Final

  • 25-07-2006 12:26am
    #1
    Trotter
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    It'll be a strange spraoi this year with Cork and Waterford heading for Dublin on the same weekend!!
    Given the number of Waterford hurling fans that will travel away, and the number of visitors we'll miss out on, will Spraoi be a much quieter affair this year!?


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  • #2
    Roen
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    Is the match on the Sunday of the Spraoi?
    I seriously hope that a dozen bus loads of pissed up GAA fans aren't going to arrive into the middle of the festivities. Could get messy.


  • #3
    Trotter
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    Roen wrote:
    Is the match on the Sunday of the Spraoi?
    I seriously hope that a dozen bus loads of pissed up GAA fans aren't going to arrive into the middle of the festivities. Could get messy.


    According to this its on sunday 6th August..
    http://www.gaa.ie/page/guinness_shc_2006_fixtures.html


  • #4
    Fajitas!
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    I doubt Spraoi is too happy about it! Lol.

    Then again, there's a whole weekend of Spraoi.


  • #5
    Aquos76
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    TV Honan was on WLRfm yesterday morning discussing this item. He maintained that they would have plans in place if this happens( which looks nailed on at this stage)

    He said that he would be in a position to give out the details within the next 48hrs. He needs to talk to their partners, Guarda, and Corporation. He said that Sunday's events would be moved about over the whole weekend and NOT cancelled.


  • #6
    Baby4
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  • #7
    Shellie13
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    This breaks my heart!
    If spraoi were smart (and ohso nice) they should broadcast the match live from john roberts square...

    are theyre any nice spraoi people on boards?!


  • #8
    Fajitas!
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    Why? Spraoi is always on the same date, and there'll be a lot of people there with no interest in the match!!!

    Besides, most of the pubs will have it on! I'd much prefer some stage act than a screen! :)


  • #9
    deisemum
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    Miriam Dunne of Sproai was on wlrfm earlier today and said they're moving some of the acts (music I think) from 2pm to 5pm, I'm not sure if they're putting up a big screen as I didn't hear all of the interview. They are starting the parade a bit later at 10pm and fireworks after.

    If the roads are closed can you just imagine the supporters trying to get back to Waterford, even those who'd want to be back in time for the parade, it will be crazy.


  • #10
    merlante
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    Large screens should be the norm for these sort of events in the height of summer in the centre of cities and towns. They pulled it off to great success in Limerick with the rugby, and I've seen it in every (Waterford sized) neighbourhood in Berlin for the World Cup.

    You could have some party after a match shown in JR square on a big screen. Add a temporary bar, some plastic seating, a modicum of supervision and it could be a great thing. :) Costs to be recouped from beer and hot dog stands. ;)


  • #11
    deisemum
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    That's a great idea. I hope they do it


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  • #12
    Rollo Tamasi
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    lads ye might as well enjoy spraoi becuase Cork are going to hammer the ****e out of ye
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    :)


  • #13
    KevIRL
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    This will be the first time I havent been in the Spraoi parade for about 8 years. Was looking forward to it as well, my costume was 'very tight and revealing' lol. Its a great pity, but I couldnt miss a match. Spraoi's preference was to move the parade to Monday but unfortunately the Gardai had some issues with this.

    On the plus side it will be nice to be able to watch the parade for once!


  • #14
    KevIRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,592 ✭✭✭✭KevIRL


    Shellie13 wrote:
    This breaks my heart!
    If spraoi were smart (and ohso nice) they should broadcast the match live from john roberts square...

    are theyre any nice spraoi people on boards?!


    Any idea how much those screens cost? Spraoi is on a v tight budget as it is. I agree though, broadcasting the match on a big screen would be great, now if only some the businesses would put some money back into the city and sponsor it!


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