Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: Charmion
Date: 19 Sep 05 - 09:47 AM

Edmund and I have piled up a whole heap of Air Miles, so we might be able to swing it. We're still in the "toying with the idea" stage; going overseas two years in a row is kinda rich for our blood (well, mine actually).

Looking forward to seeing the Moos at the Getaway!

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: Rapparee
Date: 19 Sep 05 - 09:46 AM

May, 2006. Hmmm....my wife is pining for a trip to Ireland...her relatives are Dingleites living in Cork city...hmmm...shouldn't interfer with the neice and nephew's graduations...hmmm....

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 19 Sep 05 - 09:44 AM

Whose absence from this thread is noteworthy............

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: Letty
Date: 19 Sep 05 - 09:38 AM

You can come Greg. The sheep are subject to quarantine regulations. Or am I thinking of Eric now?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 19 Sep 05 - 08:19 AM

Hardcore: round his neck: ?? Filth!!
G.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 19 Sep 05 - 08:13 AM

Actually Skippy I meant your oil-slave Eric! :)

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: MudGuard
Date: 19 Sep 05 - 08:06 AM

Greg, as one of the remaining 4 hardcore Eurogatherers (Richard, Greg, Wolfgang and me), you not only can come, you must come!

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 19 Sep 05 - 08:03 AM

No, Fibs, it's OK, love, Mrs S won't be coming.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 19 Sep 05 - 07:58 AM

It's about time you came to!
G

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 19 Sep 05 - 07:53 AM

maybe. Will you be bringing that thing you wear round your neck that makes all that noise?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 19 Sep 05 - 07:26 AM

Can I come?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 19 Sep 05 - 04:23 AM

Hi Letty, what a pleasant surprise in autumn!

I'm in the same situation like MudGuard, but I hope I can rise the money. Floorspace would be preferable, otherwise I'd go to a hostel (especially after the wonderful experience in Groningen - reaaly fine).

So count me in with a very small question mark.

And how clever you managed it with the date! Finally a year where I don't have to moo some good wishes, but can sing "Happy Birthday" together with a lot of mudcatters for an esteemed and learned colleague!

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: mooman
Date: 18 Sep 05 - 04:51 AM

Be sure not to have the skithers or be needed in Washington DC this time Kate!

(;>)

Richard

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: mooman
Date: 18 Sep 05 - 04:49 AM

And you can go for it again on 7 May Suzanne 'cos that's mine!

Hugs,

Richard

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: GUEST,mg
Date: 17 Sep 05 - 09:28 PM

I would love to come if I can scrape up the money. I want to see the Garvey bridge again. mg

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: skarpi
Date: 17 Sep 05 - 07:35 PM

WE might sing Mayflower in Icelandic .
In May , I talk to Rósa tomorrow and tell about this .


All the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 17 Sep 05 - 07:29 PM

At least we'll know what song to go for, Martin!

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: GUEST,Martin Ryan
Date: 17 Sep 05 - 06:46 PM

What choice do I have? - May 6 is my bloody birthday! I'll aim to be there.

Regards

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 17 Sep 05 - 05:36 PM

Put that bloody Frank Mills fella down and concentrate on important things like LS80.
Giok ¦¬]

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 17 Sep 05 - 05:03 PM

I so hope to be there, but also don't forget Loughstock Four-Score, February 2006! (More on that when I get my arse in gear, promise.)

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 17 Sep 05 - 04:59 PM

Go for it Hils!!
G..

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: My guru always said
Date: 17 Sep 05 - 04:43 PM

Brill, well done Letty! Will try to get to this, will be my first Eurogather!

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: skarpi
Date: 17 Sep 05 - 04:41 PM

Wolgang where do you live ?

I ´ll be in Greece no proplem just tell me where and when after two years .

If I can go there and to Cork , well I think most people can come to Iceland.

All best Skarpi Iceland (who have never visit Cork )

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: Wolfgang
Date: 17 Sep 05 - 03:53 PM

Skarpi, that's a pleasant surprise. The year after next year we could opt for Greece and see if you come over for the weekend. Iceland is a fascinating idea too, but as Greece a bit far for a weekend.

Most probably I'll come to Cork. I only can say for sure in the second half of October when I know my summer semester time table. I think I'll take a B&B.

Letty, where (which part of Cork) will the action be? So that I can opt for a B&B at walking (crawling) distance.

Wolfgang (whose last visit to Cork was in 1968)

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: mooman
Date: 17 Sep 05 - 03:16 PM

Well I will just have to make it six in a row won't I... especially in my own country (even though they speak funny down there... I expect you've already picked up the singing lilt Letty!)

Count me in!!! (Will ask the Good Lady McMoo if she is coming but I 'spect she will).

Love

Richard

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: skarpi
Date: 17 Sep 05 - 06:34 AM

May be to Iceland ????????

We´ll never know

I am asking around so hold on tight 2007 might be In Iceland.

If people are up to it to come and see Iceland.
All the best Skarpi Iceland.

P.s we have low price airline ( Icelandic Express )

And we might all get to stay at the same place.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 17 Sep 05 - 06:21 AM

Good Cork City Map
G..

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: Letty
Date: 17 Sep 05 - 05:51 AM

BTW, it really IS becoming a tradition, isn't it?

• 2001 - Münster, Germany (host: Wolfgang)
  
• 2002 - Brussels, Belgium (host: Mooman)
  
• 2003 - Groningen, Netherlands (host: Letty)
  
• 2004 - Barton (Hull), UK (host: Skipjack)
  
• 2005 - Niort, France (host: Mooman)
  
• 2006 - Cork, Ireland (host: Letty)
  

Just wondering where 2007 will take us...

Letty

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: Letty
Date: 17 Sep 05 - 05:28 AM

As I am in shared accommodation, floor space is highly limited. I will let you know in a while, as I have to ask my roomie for permission.
A few other options:

• Campervans - I have a small driveway that MIGHT fit (sedan cars fit) one van.
  
• Camping - the nearest decent camping is in Blarney, which is 8km from Cork. Plus you can kiss the stone. In town, in fact very near where I live, is the Cork City Camping, which is rumoured to be quite dreary, but may do the job: Cork City (Togher Road), Tel 00353 (0)21 496 1866.Fax [phone].
  
• Hostels - several available. The first 6 on this page, for example. I have stayed in Kinlay, which is clean, and in Sheila's, which is a bit cramped but cheap.
  
• B&Bs. There are a great number of these. Expect to pay between 30 and 40 euros per night. I am not going to put up links until someone asks, as there are plenty to be googled. The Tourist Information will book you a space too.
  
• Hotels - again, plenty of choice. Will provide links if there's interest.
  
• Self-catering. If people are interested in getting self-catering accommodation, this is often a relatively cheap option if you share. Look here. Self-catering is harder to find in the city. If you have a car, there's plenty of choice outside the town.
  

I think hostels are the cheap option, esp. as they are mainly in the city centre. If you have to rely on buses, you might find yourself in trouble, as public transport is notoriously unreliable here.

Ways of getting to Cork:

By air: Cork Airport is served by many airlines. Check out Aer Lingus, they have some good offers. EasyJet, Ryanair and BMIbaby all fly to Ireland.

By rail: coming from other parts of Ireland, rail may be an option. The train from Dublin to Cork takes about 3 1/2 hours, and a weekend return costs about 52 euros. There are buses to.


By ferry: Cork is about 3 hours from the Rosslare ferry. Coming straight from the continent, there is a ferry from France to Ringaskiddy, about 20 minutes from Cork.

By bus: Eurolines serve Cork too. 12 euros for a return ticket from Belfast at the moment. I cannot get a price for London-Cork yet, as the system seems to be stuck.


That's all for now, more info will follow gradually.

Letty

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 17 Sep 05 - 05:13 AM

Letty, glad to hear you are well and indeed keeping your promise! I'd love to come but just now it is doubtful whether I'll be able to get away on holiday at all next year. Mark me 'maybe', please. (And if I come I'd need to book floorspace somewhere too, not bringing the car.)

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 16 Sep 05 - 06:39 PM

If it's Cork City, then presumably camping is not an option. What alternatives will be available for accommodation?

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: MudGuard
Date: 16 Sep 05 - 05:35 PM

I intend to come (if I can find the money ...).

Can I book floorspace?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: skarpi
Date: 16 Sep 05 - 05:18 PM

Letty , I am coming to Cork, I am gonna get fly ticket when I am back from the Us, in October
and I am hoping my band is coming " Our Rose " .
Please give me info about places to stay in.
All the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 16 Sep 05 - 05:11 PM

And me!

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: Oaklet
Date: 16 Sep 05 - 05:06 PM

What about a weekend in October? Or January?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 16 Sep 05 - 03:34 PM

Well letty I was only asking about this the other day, you can definitely count me in.
Giok

Subject: Eurogathering 2006 - Cork, EIRE
From: Letty
Date: 16 Sep 05 - 03:09 PM

Hello people,

This is an early notice for the next Eurogathering, for all those people who like to book flightes and ferries early. Or who just like to know that I am indeed still alive (yes, I am, but barely as in last year of PhD, will definitely need the distraction!).
Having missed the gathering in la belle France, I'm making sure I won't have to miss the next by being the organiser!

The venue: Cork City, Ireland

The date: 5-6-7 MAY 2006

The deal: bringing all those Irish tunes back home (other tunes permitted of course)

Date is NOT negotiable! This is called tradition :-)

Whelks can be purchased in the English Market, along with other delicacies such as crubeen and drisheen.

Lots of love,

Letty