2009 Killarney Darts Festival

ciarraibhoy

pad180 wrote: »

not been smart here but i think your lucky living were you are , there is a gang of us that have travelled down from dublin the last two years , we pay 209 euro each for the room, 65 euro for the train, 15 euro for a bus into heuston , then your 50 or a 100 euro into your competition. so add that up and it cost alot more than your 70 euro or 130 . i know that money is tight at the moment but if i was living were you are id be happy to pay what your paying for a great weekend of darts which is on your door steep.

Good for you, must be nice to have plenty of spare cash

pad180

ciarraibhoy wrote: »

Good for you, must be nice to have plenty of spare cash

not thats its any of your buisness , but we run a savings club from year to year have done since the irish masters was held down in rosslare so its not as bad when it comes around , so why dont you start saving for next year and you might have 130 euro when it comes around again :rolleyes:

ciarraibhoy

pad180 wrote: »

not thats its any of your buisness , but we run a savings club from year to year have done since the irish masters was held down in rosslare so its not as bad when it comes around , so why dont you start saving for next year and you might have 130 euro when it comes around again :rolleyes:

Hard to save when you're on the dole :rolleyes::rolleyes:

pad180

ciarraibhoy wrote: »

Hard to save when you're on the dole :rolleyes::rolleyes:

well i suposse thats a differnt story then , ill leave it there

connie147

ciarraibhoy wrote: »

Exactly what I will be doing, as although I love playing I have absoulutely no interest in watching Taylor etc.

I dont understant how somedody who loves playing darts has no interest in watching the best player the world has ever seen playing in a live competitive athmosphere. I dont play darts anyway seriously, just like a sociable game, and just because i'm a sports fanatic, I wouldnt miss seeing a sporting legend like this.

Connie

ciarraibhoy

connie147 wrote: »

I dont understant how somedody who loves playing darts has no interest in watching the best player the world has ever seen playing in a live competitive athmosphere. I dont play darts anyway seriously, just like a sociable game, and just because i'm a sports fanatic, I wouldnt miss seeing a sporting legend like this.

Connie

Well that's just me, I have never enjoyed watching darts. I actually find it a bit boring to watch. I like football but have no interest in watching any games except those involving my team, Millwall. Each to there own I suppose

connie147

ciarraibhoy wrote: »

Well that's just me, I have never enjoyed watching darts. I actually find it a bit boring to watch. I like football but have no interest in watching any games except those involving my team, Millwall. Each to there own I suppose

Fair enough if you dont want to watch it. But you cant go around saying that Killarney people are being ripped off by the hotel because they are charging €10 for a full day to go in and watch the event, because thats great value to people who have an interest.

If the world wrestling champions were doing an exhibition in the hotel, then I wouldnt have any interest in going to see it, but I wouldnt be on here slating how the hotel were ripping people off by charging €10 to go in to watch it.

Anyway, I hope you get to play and crush all in front of you!!:)

Connie

Carrickman

Just booked a room in Killarney for this weekend good deals to be found if you go onto booking.com (3 nights for two for under €100 each).

Dartgod

Some more professionals have entered for Killarney :-

Andy Hamilton
Michael van Gerwen
Vincent van der Voort
Kevin Painter
Alex Roy

501darts

Dartgod wrote: »

My ! My ! My ! There's always one !
Of course you can get cheap accommodation in Killarney but if you want to mingle with the top players and get free admission into the darts tournaments in the INEC on Saturday and Sunday then the Gleneagle Hotel is the place to book.
Free admission to the tournaments also applies to those staying in the Gleneagle sister hotels, Brehon, Scott's etc.

We stayed in the Valley Suites the last 2 years.
Its €350 for 4 people for 3 nights, breakfast and shuttlebus included.
If there aint enough people stayin to warrant a shuttlebus they provide a taxi service.
You cant argue with that for value.

dionsiseire

€350 each for the 4 people?

Dartgod

The rate in the Valley Suites is 3 Nights in a 2-Bedroom Suite {Sleeps 4} for € 350 Total Price including Breakfast and Shuttle Bus.

GREAT DEAL !

Any Double !

Dartgod wrote: »

The rate in the Valley Suites is 3 Nights in a 2-Bedroom Suite {Sleeps 4} for € 350 Total Price including Breakfast and Shuttle Bus.

GREAT DEAL !

Hard to beat that, wish a couple of Players Champs venues were as good !

501darts

1 Double Bed, 2 Single beds and a couch....bring the family at €350.....cheaper than a weekend in westmeath

Dartgod

Entries are rolling in for all competitions in Killarney - - 220 in already for the Gleneagle Irish Masters on the Saturday.

AND THE PHONE IS HOPPING ! ! !

The good news is that the closing date has been extended to Thursday, October 8th. - - - so, there is still plenty of time to get your entries in the post.

Entry forms may be downloaded from www.dartsinireland.com.

Any Double !

Dartgod wrote: »

Entries are rolling in for all competitions in Killarney - - 220 in already for the Gleneagle Irish Masters on the Saturday.

AND THE PHONE IS HOPPING ! ! !

The good news is that the closing date has been extended to Thursday, October 8th. - - - so, there is still plenty of time to get your entries in the post.

Entry forms may be downloaded from www.dartsinireland.com.

Good stuff Pops

Dartgod

This is the list of PDPA members entered to date for the Gleneagle Irish Masters - - -

Phil Taylor
Colin Lloyd
Andy Hamilton
Michael van Gerwen
Vincent van der Voort
Kevin Painter
Alex Roy
Wayne Jones
Steve Hine
Mark Walsh
Peter Wright
Wes Newton
Barrie Bates
Sean Palfrey
Brendon Dolan
Geoff Wylie
Terry Jenkins
Colin Osborne
Andy Smith
Nick Fulwell
Shane O'Connor

dionsiseire

Van Gerwen's a marked man, im playing him in an exhibition tommorrow Will report back with his form

Any Double !

dionsiseire wrote: »

Van Gerwen's a marked man, im playing him in an exhibition tommorrow Will report back with his form

My mate beat Van Gerwen 4-1 on the Saturday Tournament in Killarney the first year .... then he came back and won same tournament last year. Pretty unpredictable but is not having great time at the PDC.

Carrickman

Any Double ! wrote: »

My mate beat Van Gerwen 4-1 on the Saturday Tournament in Killarney the first year .... then he came back and won same tournament last year. Pretty unpredictable but is not having great time at the PDC.

I was watching that match as I was on the board beside it and in fairness Van Gerwen was brutal, but it was a great result for your mate!!

Any Double !

Carrickman wrote: »

I was watching that match as I was on the board beside it and in fairness Van Gerwen was brutal, but it was a great result for your mate!!

Yep, James will always be the man that beat the man ! Van Gerwen was poor though and showed a ''Barney like'' indifference to the game. Last year then he banged in 180 after 180 all day long...funny old game darts

Dartgod

Entries for the Gleneagle Irish Masters now up to 245.

We should pick up a lot of entries from the PDPA players at the City West next weekend - - - only 21 of the pros have entered to date.

It's looking good for a record entry ! ! !

Carrickman

Make that 247 as there is 2 of us traveling from Donegal as well Michael, just waiting for my mate to give me his entry fee, I will have that off to you early next week!!

Dartgod

Carrickman wrote: »

Make that 247 as there is 2 of us traveling from Donegal as well Michael, just waiting for my mate to give me his entry fee, I will have that off to you early next week!!

Entries for the Masters now up to 256.

And I will be waiting for the postman to arrive from Donegal !!!

ciarraibhoy

Decisions Decisions, can't make my mind up

Dartgod

ciarraibhoy wrote: »

Decisions Decisions, can't make my mind up

That should be an easy decision for you after your performance in Tramore ! ! !

The only guy to beat you on Sunday was the eventual winner !

Any Double !

ciarraibhoy wrote: »

Decisions Decisions, can't make my mind up

Do it !

Dartgod

Players travelling to the Killarney Festival are requested to note the following - -

Check-in and Starting Times for Competitions :-

Friday {Qualifiers} - - - Check-in between 5.00pm and 6.30pm - Starting at 7.00pm
Saturday {Masters} - - - Check-in between 10.00am and 11.30am - Starting at 12noon
Sunday {All Competitions} - - - Check-in between 10.00am and 11.30am - Starting at 12noon

PLEASE NOTE - - - STRICT DRESS CODE APPLIES TO ALL PLAYERS

dionsiseire

i wont get an application in in-time so i think i may just leave it this year

plus at this stage i'd say it will be mad hard to get a B&B

Degag

dionsiseire wrote: »

i wont get an application in in-time so i think i may just leave it this year

plus at this stage i'd say it will be mad hard to get a B&B

I'd say you'd have no problem mate.... from the area so i should know!

pad180

just got an email saying that phil taylor will be doing an exhibition in the ballroom , gleneagle hotel ,fri the 16th oct .

vindaloo1

dionsiseire wrote: »

i wont get an application in in-time so i think i may just leave it this year

plus at this stage i'd say it will be mad hard to get a B&B

I got an apartment last week for 250 ish for 2 nights, sleeps 6. So not
imposssible. Quality Inn (used to be the Ryan).

dionsiseire

aye but at this stage im in work, i wont get to print and put an application in the post till tomorrow at earliest so i think thats me all but past it.

maybe next year, i'll be a bit more organised and hopefully a better player

ciarraibhoy

My entry form is filled in, just don't know whether to put it in the post or not I suppose I've got until Wednesday morning to decide

Dartgod

dionsiseire wrote: »

i wont get an application in in-time so i think i may just leave it this year

plus at this stage i'd say it will be mad hard to get a B&B

The closing date has been extended to Thursday, October 8th.

Stick your entries in the post tomorrow and they should arrive on time.

Rooms are still available in the Gleneagle Hotel ! ! !

AndyP

My application (Sunday only unfortunatley) is on its way as we speak. Just cant get the Saturday off work.

ciarraibhoy

ciarraibhoy wrote: »

My entry form is filled in, just don't know whether to put it in the post or not I suppose I've got until Wednesday morning to decide

It's in the envelope now, getting closer to posting it

Daffy501

Lads and Lassies , i have a Twin Room Available now as i cant make it to this Event :mad::mad:.
Its €209 per person for three nights in the Gleneagle Hotel (where the darts is on)

There is €100 deposit paid on the room which i cant get back , therefore i have no choice but to get someone else in the room or lose my deposit.

PM me if anyone is interested please

Dartgod

Entries for the Gleneagle Irish Masters now up to 286.

Still waiting for Postman Pat to arrive from Donegal ! ! !

Dartgod

Dartgod wrote: »

Players travelling to the Killarney Festival are requested to note the following - -

Check-in and Starting Times for Competitions :-

Friday {Qualifiers} - - - Check-in between 5.00pm and 6.30pm - Starting at 7.00pm
Saturday {Masters} - - - Check-in between 10.00am and 11.30am - Starting at 12noon
Sunday {All Competitions} - - - Check-in between 10.00am and 11.30am - Starting at 12noon

PLEASE NOTE - - - STRICT DRESS CODE APPLIES TO ALL PLAYERS

Players competing in the John McEvoy Gold Dart Classic Pro Tour on Sunday are requested to note that the check-in time for that event is between 9.30am and 11.00am.
11.00am is the official cut-off point.
The competition will start at 12noon sharp.

ciarraibhoy

Dartgod wrote: »

Players travelling to the Killarney Festival are requested to note the following - -

Check-in and Starting Times for Competitions :-

Friday {Qualifiers} - - - Check-in between 5.00pm and 6.30pm - Starting at 7.00pm
Saturday {Masters} - - - Check-in between 10.00am and 11.30am - Starting at 12noon
Sunday {All Competitions} - - - Check-in between 10.00am and 11.30am - Starting at 12noon

PLEASE NOTE - - - STRICT DRESS CODE APPLIES TO ALL PLAYERS

Does dress code apply for Friday as well?

Dartgod

Dress code applies to all competitions - - - PDC rule.

dionsiseire

Decided this year to skip Killarney, feel im not playing well enough and could do with keeping the money for hotels and entry in my pocket

Next year tho, i'll be there 100%

jamesbere

will barney be playing this year

Dartgod

jamesbere wrote: »

will barney be playing this year

Barney not entered.

Hopefully, we might twist his arm if he wins tonight !

dartbhoy

Dartgod wrote: »

Barney not entered.

Hopefully, we might twist his arm if he wins tonight !

After 10 weeks out of action you'd think Barney would be keen to play every tournament to get back into a routine.

dionsiseire

The Talk from Citywest is Barney has decided to get rid of Ed de Veer with effect at the end of the Grand Prix

wayne76

dionsiseire wrote: »

The Talk from Citywest is Barney has decided to get rid of Ed de Veer with effect at the end of the Grand Prix

yep its true heard from a good source this is their last comp together

tcnjames

was in city west last night great craic a friend was talking to barneys wife and se said barney really wants this one to put ur house on him :eek:

The Posh

Working down in kerry the last 4 months, as a dart player from england the standard is very high in the county. Cant wait to see what the rest of ireland has to offer . watch this space for one or more of the kerry boys to make a big impact over the weekend. How they don't have a county team is beyond me?