Galway: Volvo Ocean Race

dinneenp

Hi,
The volvo Ocean Race will be in Galway from June 30th to July 8th- link
Map

I've no set date or time in mind yet but who would be interested in joining a group to visit & take photos (and have a beer)?

Cheers,
Pa.

dinneenp

Sun, 1st July- Red Arrows Air show, Salthill
Mon, 2nd July- Thin Lizzy on main stage 20:30
Wed, 4th July- Fireworks display (part of Indpendence Day celebrations)
Thur, 5th July- De Danann on main stage, 19:30
Fri, 6th July Pro-Am Race day
Sat, 7th July- In Port Race day
Sun, 8th July- Closing ceremony

Cosmo K

Are you sure about the red arrows? I thought they were cancelled?

dinneenp

Cosmo K wrote: »

Are you sure about the red arrows? I thought they were cancelled?

It was in the Galway Independent today, as part of an ad the House Hotel had, it's on their website too.
Suprised me too, haven't had anyone else confirm it.

Buzz Lightyear

Think I 'might' have to stay down in Galway with work on Monday and I'll be down on Thursday as well. Looking forward to getting some shots and hearing some good sounds. Sure if theres a few of us getting together, then I might have a beer or two as well

djgaillimh

Should be good photo ops for the week. The weird, wonderful and even more weird seem strangely drawn to Galway, even at quiet times.

There is a Cristo Redentor statue overlooking the promenade now, in honour of the Ocean Race Brazil day (July 2nd). It's exactly like being in Rio.

dinneenp

Hi,
I’m going to head in tomorrow evening (Friday) and have a wander around.
The Stunning are on the main stage at 9pm, there’s a massive silent disco (2,000 headsets) as part of the Street Party on Lower Domnick Street at 10pm, funfair with bright lights amongst other things.

I'll bring my tripod with me too.

PM me for my mobile if anyone wants to meet up.

Cheers,
Pa.

dinneenp

Here's my photos from my lonesome photowalk


My full set on flickr

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Cheers,
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Buzz Lightyear

Just getting to upload a couple now from the Thin Lizzy gig. What a great gig, just a small shame about the lads in front who were dead intent on singing 'Come on ye boys in green' and 'You'll never beat the Oirish' instead of joining in the gig. However The Boys were back in Town'