Let's have a HUGE party in 2012!!

Kasabian · 29-09-2010 9:05pm

up for anything wrote: »

I can let you have several ghost kitchens for a song, literally.

How's about a verse of "Four Green Fields"

What did I have, said the fine old woman
What did I have, this proud old woman did say
I had four green fields, each one was a jewel
But strangers came and tried to take them from me
I had fine strong sons, who fought to save my jewels
They fought and they died, and that was my grief said she

Always good for a session.

silkfield · 29-09-2010 9:22pm

up for anything wrote: »

I can let you have several ghost kitchens for a song, literally.

There's ghost kitchens too? Are there any ghost toilets?

silkfield · 29-09-2010 9:24pm

up for anything wrote: »

I can let you have several ghost kitchens for a song, literally.

This town
Is going like a ghost town.

All the clubs are being closed down.

This Place
Is coming like a ghost town.

Bands won't play no more,
To much fighting on the dance floor.

Do you remember the good old days before the ghost town?
We danced and sang as the music played in any boomtown.

This town is going like a ghost town.
Why must the youth fight against themselves?
Government leaving the youth on the shelf.

This place is coming like a ghost town.
No job to be found in this country.
Can't go on no more.
People getting angry.

Kasabian · 29-09-2010 9:27pm

silkfield wrote: »

This town
Is going like a ghost town.

All the clubs are being closed down.

This Place
Is coming like a ghost town.

Bands won't play no more,
To much fighting on the dance floor.

Do you remember the good old days before the ghost town?
We danced and sang as the music played in any boomtown.

This town is going like a ghost town.
Why must the youth fight against themselves?
Government leaving the youth on the shelf.

This place is coming like a ghost town.
No job to be found in this country.
Can't go on no more.
People getting angry.

Are you in on the Kitchen deal too?

Kidchameleon · 29-09-2010 9:37pm

Well we are gonna qualify for Euro 2012 so there will be a huge party anyhow...

Tilt Gone · 29-09-2010 9:54pm

silkfield wrote: »

There's ghost kitchens too? Are there any ghost toilets?

No, but there's ghosts in your clothes!!!!

Better take them off quick!

silkfield · 29-09-2010 9:55pm

Here's my original proposal for the festival which I entered in the Your Country, your Call competition:
http://www.feileglas.com/proposal.pdf

InTheTrees · 29-09-2010 10:03pm

Its a great idea.

would it be possible to make it in the spring or autumn? Airfares at peak holiday times will put a lot off.

Tilt Gone · 29-09-2010 10:04pm

silkfield wrote: »

Here's my original proposal for the festival which I entered in the Your Country, your Call competition:
http://www.feileglas.com/proposal.pdf

Nice presentation. Best of luck. .

up for anything · 29-09-2010 10:04pm

silkfield wrote: »

Here's my original proposal for the festival which I entered in the Your Country, your Call competition:
http://www.feileglas.com/proposal.pdf

Out of curiosity, why Feileglas/Green Festival. It immediately brings to mind recycling and taxes on everything. Not good.

silkfield · 29-09-2010 10:05pm

InTheTrees wrote: »

Its a great idea.

would it be possible to make it in the spring or autumn? Airfares at peak holiday times will put a lot off.

I think flights may be reduced as different companies compete for the business.

silkfield · 29-09-2010 10:07pm

up for anything wrote: »

Out of curiosity, why Feileglas/Green Festival. It immediately brings to mind recycling and taxes on everything. Not good.

Recycling = Taxes?? What's the link?

Feile Glas sounds good to me. Can you think of a better name?

Gillington · 29-09-2010 10:08pm

Green Party!?

Nah thanks

starbelgrade · 29-09-2010 10:10pm

silkfield wrote: »

I think flights may be reduced as different companies compete for the business.

You honestly believe that airlines would reduce their prices if there's huge demand?

Enthusiasm is one thing, naivety is another.

up for anything · 29-09-2010 10:11pm

silkfield wrote: »

Recycling = Taxes?? What's the link?

Feile Glas sounds good to me. Can you think of a better name?

Gillington said it, Green Party. I'm not a great fan.

As for a better name, I'm not much good at that sort of thing especially when trying not to trip over the line into paddywhackery. I just supply ectoplasmic kitchens and toilets.

silkfield · 30-09-2010 1:31pm

starbelgrade wrote: »

You honestly believe that airlines would reduce their prices if there's huge demand?

Enthusiasm is one thing, naivety is another.

Yeah I reckon they would. A box of matches is one thing, a bird table is another! :P

silkfield · 30-09-2010 1:33pm

up for anything wrote: »

Gillington said it, Green Party. I'm not a great fan.

As for a better name, I'm not much good at that sort of thing especially when trying not to trip over the line into paddywhackery. I just supply ectoplasmic kitchens and toilets.

Well let's stick with Feile Glas for the moment. If a better one comes along..

Has anyone got any ideas on how to spread the word more?

Gunsfortoys · 30-09-2010 1:38pm

I would call it 'End of the recession session' because hopefully the country will be on the up and the people currently emigrating will return home.

End of the recession session FTW!

Great idea OP.

silkfield · 30-09-2010 1:46pm

Gunsfortoys wrote: »

I would call it 'End of the recession session' because hopefully the country will be on the up and the people currently emigrating will return home.

End of the recession session FTW!

Great idea OP.

Return Of The Celtic Tiger - Someone tie Flatley's shoelaces together, quick!

h8scobes · 30-09-2010 1:49pm

lol just go oxegen

Sanjuro · 30-09-2010 1:51pm

silkfield wrote: »

Ireland needs a major shot-in-the-arm at the moment and this could be the answer..

I'm proposing a massive national festival in Summer 2012 and invite all the Irish abroad to come home for it.

Sounds like Pol Pot's plan for Year Zero.

Gunsfortoys · 30-09-2010 1:53pm

h8scobes wrote: »

lol just go oxegen

I think the OP is thinking less of an MCD run knackerfest to be honest.

h8scobes · 30-09-2010 1:55pm

oxegen is only a knackerfest in blue zone

silkfield · 30-09-2010 2:56pm

Sanjuro wrote: »

Sounds like Pol Pot's plan for Year Zero.

That's a bit harsh, no?

silkfield · 30-09-2010 3:20pm

You can read the full proposal for the festival here.

up for anything · 30-09-2010 6:23pm

I just thought of another way I can contribute. You'll need a world class begrudger to handle 80,000,000 successful, happy returnees. I'm your woman.

silkfield · 02-10-2010 8:06pm

up for anything wrote: »

I just thought of another way I can contribute. You'll need a world class begrudger to handle 80,000,000 successful, happy returnees. I'm your woman.

OK, you can be head begrudger!

silkfield · 02-10-2010 8:09pm

Anyone got any ideas on the best way to get as much support as we can? Need loads of members on Facebook, I reckon a good 100k could swing the momentum. Your constructive suggestions please?? :rolleyes:

mikom · 02-10-2010 8:10pm

silkfield wrote: »

Anyone got any ideas on the best way to get as much support as we can? Need loads of members on Facebook, I reckon a good 100k could swing the momentum. Your constructive suggestions please?? :rolleyes:

Mixer truck, banner, Dail.

silkfield · 05-10-2010 2:32pm

mikom wrote: »

Mixer truck, banner, Dail.

Anyone else?

silkfield · 06-10-2010 11:08am

We've 1300 members so far on the Facebook group. The moderators here don't like Facebook links, so just go to Facebook and search for 'Summer 2012' and you'll find it!

Please take the time to invite your friends along too!