Electric Picnic 2012

Eod100

It's probably been asked but how easy is it to get to Stradbally/the nearest offy?

Will there be taxis to get there? Or is it within walking distance?

Mountainlad

Eod100 wrote: »

It's probably been asked but how easy is it to get to Stradbally/the nearest offy?

Will there be taxis to get there? Or is it within walking distance?

I looked at google maps, and my estimation of the main street (where the bus stops) to the Entrance of Electric picnic is about 1.5km which isn't very far. Open to correction on that, and I have no idea what kind of shops they have there.

georgiecasey

georgiecasey wrote: »

Eod100 wrote: »

Posting up a list of things to bring to remind others (and myself) in case they've forgotten anything.

So if you think I've forgotten anything, feel free to remind me!Thanks

Tent
Sleeping bag
Spare clothes (esp spare socks)
Wellies/hiking boots
Bog roll
Wipes and hand-wash
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Torch
Sun hat, suncream, sunglasses (being optimistic)
Rain -coat/poncho (being pessimistic)
Food and drink
Wallet + i.d
Phone
Timetable print out

Think that's pretty much everything!

I'd add:
Padlock for tent.
Light for tent. Argos do great one you hang from teh top.

Your ticket!!! It's amazing how many people forget their ticket

Eod100

shaaane wrote: »

Your ticket!!! It's amazing how many people forget their ticket

haha feck!! Thanks for the reminder!

Motorist

Is there a tv screen down there to watch a match on Sunday?

ghostdancer

Eod100 wrote: »

It's probably been asked but how easy is it to get to Stradbally/the nearest offy?

Will there be taxis to get there? Or is it within walking distance?

walking distance, dunno where the offies are but i'm sure there's a few around anyway.

ghostdancer

B&S main stage finished:

Motorist

Motorist wrote: »

Is there a tv screen down there to watch a match on Sunday?

No, you'd have to travel into the town to a pub.

Eod100

Motorist wrote: »

Is there a tv screen down there to watch a match on Sunday?

Not anywhere on site but there's bound to be a few pubs nearby!

mardybumbum

Anybody having difficulty uploading numbers to the vodafone group hug site??

ED E

How long does the bus trip from custom house quay take?

run_Forrest_run

a long shot I know but does anyone know of a route from Cork that would guarantee access to Car Park Z? I'm staying at the Pink Moon site so Z is ideal.

JustAddWater

ED E wrote: »

How long does the bus trip from custom house quay take?

More than 15 mins anyway which is the difference between the first bus and first band

It's an absolute disgrace tbh that a bus company like bus eireann can't even get you there before the bands start. I'm paying them to get me there but they can't be arsed getting me there in time and I'll now miss a band i was looking forward to seeing

Crazy

partay pooper

Where does Bus Eirean from dublin drop people off?

Miguel_Sanchez

JustAddWater wrote: »

More than 15 mins anyway which is the difference between the first bus and first band

It's an absolute disgrace tbh that a bus company like bus eireann can't even get you there before the bands start. I'm paying them to get me there but they can't be arsed getting me there in time and I'll now miss a band i was looking forward to seeing

Crazy

Buses start at 10 from Dublin don't they?

First band isn't on until 2 or thereabouts.

ED E

JustAddWater wrote: »

More than 15 mins anyway which is the difference between the first bus and first band

It's an absolute disgrace tbh that a bus company like bus eireann can't even get you there before the bands start. I'm paying them to get me there but they can't be arsed getting me there in time and I'll now miss a band i was looking forward to seeing

Crazy

Maybe for ye bogs, for us its 9AM start ^^

Friday 31st Aug Departures from 9am until 6pm from Custom House Quay.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glprjNv-r8k

I'll die, but it'll be hilarious!

ongarite

Where is Mr. Motivator doing his dance fitness class?

Electric Ireland are bringing him over so I'd say he'll be in his own tent. My mate got tickets from Electric Ireland and inside the envelope was a Mr. Motivator mask! It looks hilarious!

sananman

run_Forrest_run wrote: »

a long shot I know but does anyone know of a route from Cork that would guarantee access to Car Park Z? I'm staying at the Pink Moon site so Z is ideal.

I too would like to know this. Anyone?

Edit: in fact I just want to know where the Z entrance is.

Motorist

ongarite wrote: »

Where is Mr. Motivator doing his dance fitness class?

That will be some state with people half-dying profusely sweating out beer and vodka.

homerun_homer

Friend texted there to say they just walked through the arena and to bring Welles. She says tho it hasn't rained it is still bad, worse than last year. I can't think how given last year was torrential in the lead up.

lc180

I did a search and didn't see this question answered.

Will there be scouts or volunteers at EP that will put your tent up for a donation?

I ask because I won't get down there until 7pm and my mates will be already be in the arena and I don't fancy my chances of putting one up myself successfully!

Cheers

Toast

The scouts don't do it any more. I don't think anyone replaced them.

Motorist

lc180 wrote: »

I did a search and didn't see this question answered.

Will there be scouts or volunteers at EP that will put your tent up for a donation?

I ask because I won't get down there until 7pm and my mates will be already be in the arena and I don't fancy my chances of putting one up myself successfully!

Cheers

Nothing quite like throwing your tent up at 4am hammered drunk with a cigarette lighter as a torch, especially when it's started to lash rain :cool:

Captain Graphite

Jeff_Lebowski wrote: »

Isn't there some manner of locker things this year for the inevitable people who will insist on bringing iPads and the like to the Picnic?

Giglocker: http://electricpicnic.ie/giglocker1

€15 for weekend but worth it for peace of mind imo.

900913

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Originally Posted by Eod100 View Post
It's probably been asked but how easy is it to get to Stradbally/the nearest offy?

Will there be taxis to get there? Or is it within walking distance?
I looked at google maps, and my estimation of the main street (where the bus stops) to the Entrance of Electric picnic is about 1.5km which isn't very far. Open to correction on that, and I have no idea what kind of shops they have there.

Theres a SuperValu on the main street with an offy in it.

Google maps link:
http://maps.google.ie/maps?q=stradbally&hl=en&ll=53.016461,-7.150254&spn=0.013967,0.038581&sll=53.017184,-7.151284&sspn=0.013967,0.038581&t=h&hnear=Stradbally,+County+Laois&z=15&layer=c&cbll=53.017172,-7.151278&panoid=hVXVdHMlkDeKItrFjZYeMw&cbp=12,335.26960699999995,,0,-3.045283

karaokeman

Sooooo pumped for this now, will be hitting up Grizzly Bear, Ross Breen, Metronomy, XX, Sigur Ros, God Is An Astronaut, Dexys, Patti Smith, Cure, Squarepusher, Orbital, Le Galaxie, Riptide Movement, Katie Kim, Bombay Bicycle Club, Elbow, Bat For Lashes and Killers myself.

Pace2008

Definitely Red.

mcgarrett

run_Forrest_run wrote: »

a long shot I know but does anyone know of a route from Cork that would guarantee access to Car Park Z? I'm staying at the Pink Moon site so Z is ideal.

Leave the motorway M8 at junction 3 and head for abbeyleix, follow the signs on for Stradbally, pass through ballyroan and after about 5 miles turn right for Timahoe at Money Cross (will be signposted for camper vans), head into Stradbally from Timahoe and turn left on the Main St in Stradbally and straight out for Car Park Z with the south east traffic.