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Richard Dawkins is coming to the RDS next week!

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    #122
    fitz0
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    They closed the competition for a day for some reason then opened it up again. Its closed now though.


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    #123
    pts
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    So is there a get together organised before the event for a few beverages?


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    #124
    Wacker
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    pts wrote: »
    So is there a get together organised before the event for a few beverages?
    I'm always on for such antics. Horseshow (or is it the Horseshoe?)sound good to anyone else?


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    #125
    Dr Pepper
    Registered Users Posts: 841 ✭✭✭Dr Pepper


    I'd go for that. Maybe from 6pm? Is that near the RDS and do they do food?


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    #126
    robindch
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    The Horseshow House is just across the road from the RDS, just beside the Merrion Road entrance to AIB. Not sure if they do food, nor whether I'd trust it if they did -- it's not the nicest of pubs.

    I'd also be wary of downing a few scoops, then having to sit down for three hours while listening to his Lordship deliver his pearls of wisdom :)

    That said, somebody did mention that atheist.ie were meeting up at six and I'm sure they'd have room for a few boardsies!


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    #127
    pts
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    Wacker wrote: »
    I'm always on for such antics. Horseshow (or is it the Horseshoe?)sound good to anyone else?

    I'd be up for that. Anyone else?

    Also assuming that a text back means 2 tickets I've got one spare. If someone still needs one let me know. I guess the first person to post their interest in this thread gets it.


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    #128
    imokyrok
    Registered Users Posts: 521 ✭✭✭imokyrok


    pts wrote: »
    I'd be up for that. Anyone else?

    Also assuming that a text back means 2 tickets I've got one spare. If someone still needs one let me know. I guess the first person to post their interest in this thread gets it.

    Is your ticket gone yet? If not I'd love to have it. Just say when and where.


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    #129
    pts
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    Nope, assuming it's 2 tickets for a text reply I've got one spare as the other person I had in mind can't make it. Send me a PM and we'll organise something.


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    #130
    pts
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    imokyrok managed to get a ticket, so the offer is still open if someone else needs it.


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    #131
    andyadc
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭andyadc


    pts wrote: »
    imokyrok managed to get a ticket, so the offer is still open if someone else needs it.

    If that ticket is still available I would love to go !!!


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    #132
    pts
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    sure, send me a PM and we'll sort something out.


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    #133
    Ronanc1
    Registered Users Posts: 399 ✭✭Ronanc1


    Where abouts is it in the RDS wheres the entrance and so on? :o


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    #134
    Myksyk
    Registered Users Posts: 3,550 ✭✭✭Myksyk


    This may have been mentioned already (too lazy to look) but I see from a recording of the Late Late I was scanning through that Tubridy said [in reply to some remark by John hurt that he was agnostic] 'and I thought Richard Dawkins was on NEXT week'. Anyone know if this is true? Is Mr D in fact on the show next week (18th)?


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    #135
    adamd164
    Closed Accounts Posts: 247 ✭✭adamd164


    Ronanc1 wrote: »
    Where abouts is it in the RDS wheres the entrance and so on? :o

    Concert Hall: that's Hall 7 in this venue map, bottom right hand corner where Anglesea Road meets Merrion Road.


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    #136
    stevejazzx
    Registered Users Posts: 3,247 ✭✭✭stevejazzx


    My name is on the door but alas I cannot make it!
    Anyone wants a pair of tics just let me know.

    Steve


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    #137
    robindch
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    I might have one or two takers. I'll give you a shout tomorrow morning when I know myself.


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    #138
    stevejazzx
    Registered Users Posts: 3,247 ✭✭✭stevejazzx


    cool!


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    #139
    pinksoir
    Registered Users Posts: 1,735 ✭✭✭pinksoir


    Steve, I'd love to go if there was a ticket spare. I know I'm no regular poster or anything, but I'm a regular lurker...


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    #140
    Stargazer7
    Registered Users Posts: 374 ✭✭Stargazer7


    Anyone who has a spare ticket will they please take pity on a damsel in distress who dearly wants to see Mr. Dawkins!

    Just pm me at any stage tomorrow and I'll be more than happy to take one off your hands!

    Go raibh míle maith agaibh!


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    #141
    imokyrok
    Registered Users Posts: 521 ✭✭✭imokyrok


    Does Richard Dawkins sign books at these events does anyone know? I'm wondering whether or not to bring along my dogeared copy of TGD and the new one.


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    #142
    adamd164
    Closed Accounts Posts: 247 ✭✭adamd164


    Interview with the man himself in today's Irish Times: http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sciencetoday/2009/0917/1224254710483.html


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    #143
    astroguy
    Registered Users Posts: 89 ✭✭astroguy


    I was also wondering that, was going to bring along my copy of The Blind Watchmaker but I didn't think he'd be doing signings considering the size of the audience


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    #144
    imokyrok
    Registered Users Posts: 521 ✭✭✭imokyrok


    I asked the same question over on his website and got the following:

    "I don't think he'll be signing books tonight; it's a talk and Q&A. There's a chance he's doing one tomorrow morning though in a bookshop in Dublin somewhere, because he's on The Late Late Show on Irish TV tomorrow night."

    I haven't heard of any book signing though.

    Just to bring a smile to your face- on google fight Richard Dawkins is neck and neck with Pope Benedict!
    http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=pope+benedict&word2=Richard+Dawkins


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    #145
    astroguy
    Registered Users Posts: 89 ✭✭astroguy


    yea i was wondering if he'd be doing a booksigning in Dublin but there wasn't any mention of it. Probably because of all the religious nuts he inevitably attracts :D


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    #146
    1Richy
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    Anyone have a spare ticket for Richard Dawkins tonight??


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    #147
    starchild27
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭starchild27


    Theres probably a long queue already.. but I solemly promise to reasses my current religous views and worship as a God any person who would give me a ticket they dont need :pac:


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    #148
    cornishchick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭cornishchick


    I have a spare pair of tickets if anyone's still looking. Just send me a mail - first come first served.


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    #149
    stevejazzx
    Registered Users Posts: 3,247 ✭✭✭stevejazzx


    My tickets went to robin
    He was first in and I'm sure they'll go to good use


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    #150
    chelleflife
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭chelleflife


    Also looking for a ticket or two if anyone else has any?? Thanks :D


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    #151
    cornishchick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭cornishchick


    My tickets went to Zamboni - first replied. Apologies to others. Good luck!


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