Strawberry Fest Enniscorthy.

Judgement Day

Are Status Quo really coming or is it a tribute band as the date doesn't show on their website? http://www.statusquo.co.uk/tourdates.html

St Senan

Judgement Day wrote: »

Are Status Quo really coming or is it a tribute band as the date doesn't show on their website? http://www.statusquo.co.uk/tourdates.html

Although Status Quo will only be known to some of Us for "Rockin' All Over The World", "Whatever You Want", "What You're Proposing", "In The Army Now" and their attempt on the Dion classic :o:o "The Wanderer".:o:o:o

I do hope its them and not another EX Singer and his new band playing cover songs and using the original bands name in a roundabout way to gain popularity. I am not able for all that again this year.

St Senan

Maverick Sabre and The Complete Stone Roses.

TheChevron

Judgement Day wrote: »

Are Status Quo really coming or is it a tribute band as the date doesn't show on their website? http://www.statusquo.co.uk/tourdates.html

It's the real status quo and not some tribute band or ex member show.

Personally I'm looking forward to
Complete stone roses
Maverick sabre
The minutes
Rob Kelly

Cantona's Collars

Decent line up,Status Quo are still very popular so they'll be a big draw.

Bit odd that the Sawdoctors are back,didn't catch them last year but heard their set was very oddly paced: They went straight from crowd pleasing,energetic numbers to slow,maudlin songs which killed the atmosphere.

Lets hope we don't get a repeat of last years shenanigans on this thread with some 'superfan' declaring that it's not "the real band" ala UB40.

Anyhow,pretty pleased with what's on offer-something for everyone.All we need now is the sunshine.

Judgement Day

scaller wrote: »

Although Status Quo will only be known to some of Us for "Rockin' All Over The World", "Whatever You Want", "What You're Proposing", "In The Army Now" and their attempt on the Dion classic :o:o "The Wanderer".:o:o:o

I do hope its them and not another EX Singer and his new band playing cover songs and using the original bands name in a roundabout way to gain popularity. I am not able for all that again this year.

Jeez - you're just kidding I hope! Railroad, Gerdundula, Mean Girl and, at a pinch, Caroline but not the teeny bopper stuff. Who knows, I may even make myself go.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ654a8i3Qo

St Senan

JD you are really showing our age now.:):). I was trying to knock 10- 15 years off of Us by naming those tunes.

I do hope that Status Quo dont ruin this classic that night.
There can only be 1 true voice behind The Wanderer.

And that is DION

Cantona's Collars

Great to hear ads for the Fest on National radio this morning,was listening to Ian Dempsey when the ad came on.Nice that this year it's getting even more exposure.
The restrictions on roadside advertising last year was a bit of a farce and shame on those who imposed them.At least now the message is going nationwide,this can only lead to a bigger & better Festival:) The bigger the crowd,the bigger the budget & acts for next year.

Ian Whelan

Will this sell out?

Cantona's Collars

Ian Whelan wrote: »

Will this sell out?

I'd say so,no Oxygen Festival this year which makes any other festival an attraction, plus tickets are very reasonably priced which is a big plus these days.
According to the organisers,more acts are to be added to the lineup.

kevovek

Are the complete stone roses playing on the Friday?

St Senan

nope they are on sunday http://www.2012.strawberryfest.ie/sunday-3rd-june/

Ian Whelan

"Travelling Man" by the Original Rude Boys has been playing on BBC of late. I think the Friday may sell out here, Maverick Sabre and the Original Rude Boys are two very popular acts.

Mr Magners

Does anyone have any idea where in town the campsites are located?

mccarte2

Mr Magners wrote: »

Does anyone have any idea where in town the campsites are located?

Last year I think they were in the showgrounds behind the stage itself. Other places they've had them in the past for Fleadhs would be the Rugby Club or the back pitch of Belfield.

St Senan

I see the Strawberry fair organisers have been given permission to have the advertising banners further a field this year. last year the Strawberry fest promoter who was posting here told us that the advertising banners could not be placed outside the towns boundary. This year there is 1 massive banner on building on the quays in Wexford facing the bridge although it could do with some more stabilising

As far as road signs go- in theory we cant go outside the Enniscorthy town council jurisdiction. Sounds mad but its fact. We risk them being taken down in an area we have no control over.

I wonder are there Advertising banners placed along the Wexford/Wicklow,Waterford,Carlow and Kilkenny borders also to catch the attention of the thousands of people coming to the county for the bank holiday weekend.

The strawberry fair was always the last week in June or 1st week in July why was there a change in dates this year.

The fair this year is on the same weekend as the Duncannon Military show and the Inistioge Summer festival these two events attract thousands of people and before some people starting jumping up and down I know Inistioge is in KK and these 2 festivals are not in the same league as a music fest but lots of people/Families from Wexford travel to both of them every year.


http://www.discoverireland.ie/Whats-On/duncannon-fort-annual-military-vehicle-re-enactment/15942

http://www.inistioge.ie/21/Inistioge_Summer_Festival_2012_event.html

Sully

Have to hand it to the guys - its been very well advertised and sounds like its gonna be a good event!

Cantona's Collars

scaller wrote: »

I see the Strawberry fair organisers have been given permission to have the advertising banners further a field this year. last year the Strawberry fest promoter who was posting here told us that the advertising banners could not be placed outside the towns boundary. This year there is 1 massive banner on building on the quays in Wexford facing the bridge although it could do with some more stabilising

I wonder are there Advertising banners placed along the Wexford/Wicklow,Waterford,Carlow and Kilkenny borders also to catch the attention of the thousands of people coming to the county for the bank holiday weekend.

The strawberry fair was always the last week in June or 1st week in July why was there a change in dates this year.

The fair this year is on the same weekend as the Duncannon Military show and the Inistioge Summer festival these two events attract thousands of people and before some people starting jumping up and down I know Inistioge is in KK and these 2 festivals are not in the same league as a music fest but lots of people/Families from Wexford travel to both of them every year.


http://www.discoverireland.ie/Whats-On/duncannon-fort-annual-military-vehicle-re-enactment/15942

http://www.inistioge.ie/21/Inistioge_Summer_Festival_2012_event.html

There was a clash with other events so the date was changed (I was told why the other day but can't remember the details),not a problem imo,can't see the military show being in direct competition with it as it's something most people only ever go to once and 2 hours at a push would cover everything during a visit.I didn't even know there was a festival in Inistioge.

Cantona's Collars

Just had a flick through the Festival guide,nice to see there are musicians playing on a 'buskers circuit' around the town,good bit of innovation there and beats the highlights of the past:remember a couple of years ago when the book sale was advertised as one of the highlights?

Hopefully the weather will be similar to this weeks.The €5 pints:eek: will be flying across the bar.

TheChevron

Stage Times have been released. Really looking forward to this now. If the weather holds it will be something else.

Cantona's Collars

Looks like a proper festival now with the various tents away from the main stage to cater for every taste.

Had my niece ask me "who are Status Quo?",teenagers lol:pac:

Diamond_Ninja

Anyone know of transport to/from the fest on Sunday? Not feeling the whole designated driver vibe this weekend

TheChevron

Transport from where?

Diamond_Ninja

TheChevron wrote: »

Transport from where?

Oops, silly me! Wexford Town :pac:

TheChevron

http://www.buseireann.ie/pdf/1300287394-2.pdf

Bus Eireann go on the hour from O Hanrahan Station from 8 in the morning. Returning from Enniscorthy at 5 to the hour from 8pm til 2am.

I think its about 8 euro return.

Cantona's Collars

Forecast not good for the weekend,I had a look at the weather forum & today seems to be the best day weather wise.We might get lucky & get the worst of it late Saturday night.

Judgement Day

TheChevron wrote: »

http://www.buseireann.ie/pdf/1300287394-2.pdf

Bus Eireann go on the hour from O Hanrahan Station from 8 in the morning. Returning from Enniscorthy at 5 to the hour from 8pm til 2am.

I think its about 8 euro return.

Are you the only person apart from CIE to refer to Wexford Railway Station as O'Hanrahan Station? Do you also call Rosslare Harbour - Rosslare Europort?

RKQ

Judgement Day wrote: »

Do you also call Rosslare Harbour - Rosslare Europort?

The train doesn't go to Rosslare Europort anymore!
It stops 300m short of the port, forcing passengers to walk - only in Ireland

I was at the Strawberry Fest Ball last night in the Riverside. Had a great time - great food, great band, great night. Well done to all the organisers.

TheChevron

Judgement Day wrote: »

Are you the only person apart from CIE to refer to Wexford Railway Station as O'Hanrahan Station? Do you also call Rosslare Harbour - Rosslare Europort?

ctrl+c :pac:

Cantona's Collars

Nice to see a buzz about the town last night and from my experience at least,everyone was well behaved.