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Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture

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    #182
    beardybrewer
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    Saw a huge amount of activity in South Park this morning. Two big towers erected. Not sure if they're for a tent or for the fireworks. Looks like it will be an impressive setup. Pity about the weather forecast. Lovely out today.


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    #183
    pure.conya
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    gordongekko wrote: »
    But I want to be able to sit on the swamp looking out at the sea during the summer. That's going to be ruined now

    you're not a bit funny, most people can tell the difference between the swamp being wrecked because its a swamp that used to be a dump, compared to the beautiful green grass area we have in the centre of the city that all tourists and day trippers pass through or get to sit down and enjoy, but by all means keep on making a fool of yourself by trying to compare the 2


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    #184
    Openside11
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    zell12 wrote: »
    South Park is a historical rubbish dumping site before 1970s.
    The pollution sources included municipal waste, hospital waste and industrial waste. :):)

    I played rugby in the swamp for years with the Jes. :eek:


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    #185
    Whereisgalway
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    Openside11 wrote: »
    I played rugby in the swamp for years with the Jes. :eek:

    Did ye win much?


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    #186
    Whereisgalway
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    Openside11 wrote: »
    I played rugby in the swamp for years with the Jes. :eek:

    Did ye win much?


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    #187
    Ficheall
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    pure.conya wrote: »
    the beautiful green grass area we have in the centre of the city
    Ah now, let's not exaggerate too wildly..


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    #188
    gordongekko
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    zell12 wrote: »
    South Park is a historical rubbish dumping site before 1970s.
    The pollution sources included municipal waste, hospital waste and industrial waste. :):)

    Eyre Square is a historical Market place that had grass on it for the grazing of livestock at said market


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    #189
    Snow Garden
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    zell12 wrote: »
    South Park is a historical rubbish dumping site before 1970s.
    The pollution sources included municipal waste, hospital waste and industrial waste. :):)

    Yeah I heard a few years ago that the Swamp was completely toxic.


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    #190
    Discodog
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    Likely that the event will be cancelled. 50 km per hour wind & rain on Saturday. Looks worse for Sunday.


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    #191
    ratracer
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    Discodog wrote: »
    Likely that the event will be cancelled. 50 km per hour wind & rain on Saturday. Looks worse for Sunday.

    https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2058051890/1/#post112459877

    You may be quite right Discodog. And that is such a pity, because despite all the negativity about this event in a lot of places, I would still like to see the event show off our city in a good light.
    I really hope an early call is made on this and that Salthill car parks and the prom are closed off early, as they anticipated crowds will still try park there if they think the event is on.


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    #192
    Storm 10
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    High tide in Galway is around 5pm so if the wind is stormy people would be parking up at that time so as mentioned an early call to go or cancel would be required, the only thing I would say is having acrobatics on high wire near the sea in Winter is stupid given what we het in Galway


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    #193
    pure.conya
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    gordongekko wrote: »
    Eyre Square is a historical Market place that had grass on it for the grazing of livestock at said market

    yes, but it was never a recent dump and is now a feature of the centre of our city that's enjoyed by young and old, locals and tourists from the first warm sunny day to the last, where as the swamp...


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    #194
    Greaney
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    pure.conya wrote: »
    yes, but it was never a recent dump and is now a feature of the centre of our city that's enjoyed by young and old, locals and tourists from the first warm sunny day to the last, where as the swamp...

    Eyre Square's capacity isn't big enough. When 2020 went to do the program launch they were limited in their numbers. I'm trying to remember the exact amount but it was something silly like 5k. Tuam had 2.5 k on Tuesday night so clearly Galway is going to be well over 10 times that. They have capacity in South Park for 50k. Taking into account Public transport needs for the night and the history of events in South Park, I imagine they were left with no other choice. When you organise outdoor events (and I have), you have to plan and pick dates well in advance so it's always a gamble.

    It's bad luck if the storm hits on Saturday, because at least three of the six county towns are having exeptionally lovely weather for the opening. I wasn't at Ballinasloe, but Tuam was a dream...


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    #195
    skinny90
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    Greaney wrote: »
    Eyre Square's capacity isn't big enough. When 2020 went to do the program launch they were limited in their numbers. I'm trying to remember the exact amount but it was something silly like 5k. Tuam had 2.5 k on Tuesday night so clearly Galway is going to be well over 10 times that. They have capacity in South Park for 50k. Taking into account Public transport needs for the night and the history of events in South Park, I imagine they were left with no other choice. When you organise outdoor events (and I have), you have to plan and pick dates well in advance so it's always a gamble.

    It's bad luck if the storm hits on Saturday, because at least three of the six county towns are having exeptionally lovely weather for the opening. I wasn't at Ballinasloe, but Tuam was a dream...

    Can they move it for the following week?


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    #196
    Greaney
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    skinny90 wrote: »
    Can they move it for the following week?

    I've heard two 'plan b's, Sunday and Tuesday. They have to take it one day at a time. Tonight is Portumna (weather looks like it'll be perfect again), then Athenry, where it may rain, but perhaps not stormy. I hope it won't rain too much, the transport links to Athenry are really good and we (Athenry) get the feeling that if the weather stays good, the crowds will be terrific. It says it might rain after 6pm though.:o


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    #197
    Discodog
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    Greaney wrote: »
    I've heard two 'plan b's, Sunday and Tuesday. They have to take it one day at a time. Tonight is Portumna (weather looks like it'll be perfect again), then Athenry, where it may rain, but perhaps not stormy. I hope it won't rain too much, the transport links to Athenry are really good and we (Athenry) get the feeling that if the weather stays good, the crowds will be terrific. It says it might rain after 6pm though.:o


    Sunday is a definite no go. The Yellow warning is for both days.


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    #198
    ChewyLouie
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    Greaney wrote: »
    I've heard two 'plan b's, Sunday and Tuesday.

    Well Sunday is to be even worse than Saturday and the rough weather is to drag well into next week. Hopefully they can push it out a week or so.


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    #199
    Storm 10
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    Can't believe that they have called the event in the swamp "Hope it rains" what the f..k


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    #200
    thecretinhop
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    Storm 10 wrote: »
    Can't believe that they have called the event in the swamp "Hope it rains" what the f..k

    the mind boggles


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    #201
    Utopia Parkway
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    Played football in the swamp. It was damp down there even when the weather was dry. Throw high winds and rain on top of it and 1000's of people and it will quickly turn into a literal swamp.

    An awful pity as the weather has been dry and calm all week but it's always a lottery.


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    #202
    Storm 10
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    Not looking good

    https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/two-weather-warnings-in-place-for-election-day-with-storm-ciara-on-the-way-980156.html


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    #203
    Greaney
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    Storm 10 wrote: »
    Can't believe that they have called the event in the swamp "Hope it rains" what the f..k

    They didn't. It's called, 'The Opening Ceremony'


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    #204
    Storm 10
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    Greaney wrote: »
    They didn't. It's called, 'The Opening Ceremony'

    Read link it's called what I posted ref City Truibune

    https://connachttribune.ie/great-balls-of-fire-signal-start-of-galway-2020-2020/


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    #205
    Discodog
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    I would expect them to announce that it's cancelled tomorrow. The forecast is now worse with rain arriving earlier. There's a Yellow warning for the whole weekend with rain & high winds.


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    #206
    beardybrewer
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    Seriously with the election it was already a shame they didn't move it. Not fair on people outside of Galway who might be travelling Friday and miss their vote.

    Current forecast looks horrendous now with the storm pushing in earlier as usual. i'm showing 22.8mm rain and gusts of 54mph on Sat and 26.6mm / 72mph for Sun.

    I hope they push it.


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    #207
    gordongekko
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    pure.conya wrote: »
    yes, but it was never a recent dump and is now a feature of the centre of our city that's enjoyed by young and old, locals and tourists from the first warm sunny day to the last, where as the swamp...

    Ditto the swamp. Clearly you've never been out there. Loads of people playing in the playground, walking/cycling along the track, matches being played on the pitches or people just relaxing enjoying the view


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    #208
    inisboffin
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    In town just a while ago, and they still seem to be running sound checks. Hmm. I suppose they will call it tomorrow.


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    #209
    Storm 10
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    Met Eireann forecast for Saturday and Sunday is the worst they could have, strong winds and heavy rain in the most exposed part of Galway and people not allowed to bring buggies or umbrellas good luck with that


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    #210
    Greaney
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    Storm 10 wrote: »
    Read link it's called what I posted ref City Truibune

    https://connachttribune.ie/great-balls-of-fire-signal-start-of-galway-2020-2020/

    Let us read what you wrote first..
    Storm 10 wrote: »
    Can't believe that they have called the event in the swamp "Hope it rains" what the f..k

    The event in the Swamp is not called 'Hope it rains'. The article does not say the Opening Ceremony in South Park is called 'Hope it Rains'. There is a project in 2020 called 'Hope it rains' but it's not happening in South Park. The writer of the Article is linking the name of one project with the weather this weekend, it is an attempt at wit, not the title of the opening ceremony.

    I don't know if you've every had to organise an outdoor event, but if you have, you'd know that the weather is always an issue. I'd be a pity if it was cancelled... we saw some of the Pyrotechnics today and they were pretty impressive... The town 'fire Tours' have been blessed with extra ordinary weather... you win some, you loose some... we'll see.


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    #211
    Storm 10
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    Greaney wrote: »
    Let us read what you wrote first..


    The event in the Swamp is not called 'Hope it rains'. The article does not say the Opening Ceremony in South Park is called 'Hope it Rains'. There is a project in 2020 called 'Hope it rains' but it's not happening in South Park. The writer of the Article is linking the name of one project with the weather this weekend, it is an attempt at wit, not the title of the opening ceremony.

    I don't know if you've every had to organise an outdoor event, but if you have, you'd know that the weather is always an issue. I'd be a pity if it was cancelled... we saw some of the Pyrotechnics today and they were pretty impressive... The town 'fire Tours' have been blessed with extra ordinary weather... you win some, you loose some... we'll see.

    No one wants to see it cancelled let's hope for the best


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