Things to do on St Patrick's Day?

Feckitt · February 27, 2018, 01:34:38 PM

Looking for ideas for Paddy's Day to spend with wife and kids. Within 50 miles of Newry, something a bit different.

BennyCake · February 27, 2018, 01:48:44 PM

Climb Slemish?

At least that way you avoid all the Paddywhackery and drunkeness.

AZOffaly · February 27, 2018, 01:49:27 PM

Quote from: Feckitt on February 27, 2018, 01:34:38 PM
Looking for ideas for Paddy's Day to spend with wife and kids. Within 50 miles of Newry, something a bit different.

Have you done Newgrange/Trim/Bru na Boinne?

brokencrossbar1 · February 27, 2018, 02:08:15 PM

Come to Cross .... let the children wander the streets with the rest of the waifs....come to the pub with me and listen to us criticise the club finals and reminisce about they wouldnt have had a patch on our team of x, y or z year....then fall out with the wife and send her home in a taxi with the kids

That's what I'm doing anyway....minus the wife as I don't have one anymore!!! Wonder why?

quit yo jibbajabba · February 27, 2018, 02:20:23 PM

you wont tho chap. 17th on a sat, club finals on the Monday afaik

3 day rip anyone??

brokencrossbar1 · February 27, 2018, 02:57:24 PM

Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on February 27, 2018, 02:20:23 PM
you wont tho chap. 17th on a sat, club finals on the Monday afaik

3 day rip anyone??

Unless they have changed from this morning they are definitely on Saturday.

armaghniac · February 27, 2018, 03:08:34 PM

Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on February 27, 2018, 02:08:15 PM
Come to Cross .... let the children wander the streets with the rest of the waifs....come to the pub with me and listen to us criticise the club finals and reminisce about they wouldnt have had a patch on our team of x, y or z year....then fall out with the wife and send her home in a taxi with the kids

That's what I'm doing anyway....minus the wife as I don't have one anymore!!! Wonder why?

I remember back in the day, when BCB was likely in a nappy, they had a fleadh in Cross' on Paddy's day. The weather was decent and there were so many people "looking for something to do" that there were yokes parked from Creggan to Creevekeeran. Since nobody expected a quarter of this crowd there was a lot of people wandering around.

quit yo jibbajabba · February 27, 2018, 03:23:04 PM

Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on February 27, 2018, 02:57:24 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on February 27, 2018, 02:20:23 PM
you wont tho chap. 17th on a sat, club finals on the Monday afaik

3 day rip anyone??

Unless they have changed from this morning they are definitely on Saturday.

my bad getting mixed with the school stuff

Shamrock Shore · February 27, 2018, 03:30:14 PM

I know it's too far for you but this is where I'll be:

Syferus · February 27, 2018, 03:48:16 PM

Quote from: Shamrock Shore on February 27, 2018, 03:30:14 PM
I know it's too far for you but this is where I'll be:

Are you the leprechaun?

ONARAGGATIP · February 27, 2018, 04:10:53 PM

Quote from: armaghniac on February 27, 2018, 03:08:34 PM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on February 27, 2018, 02:08:15 PM
Come to Cross .... let the children wander the streets with the rest of the waifs....come to the pub with me and listen to us criticise the club finals and reminisce about they wouldnt have had a patch on our team of x, y or z year....then fall out with the wife and send her home in a taxi with the kids

That's what I'm doing anyway....minus the wife as I don't have one anymore!!! Wonder why?

I remember back in the day, when BCB was likely in a nappy, they had a fleadh in Cross' on Paddy's day. The weather was decent and there were so many people "looking for something to do" that there were yokes parked from Creggan to Creevekeeran. Since nobody expected a quarter of this crowd there was a lot of people wandering around.

mind sitting on the roof of the bogs in the square watching the king of the gypises, don't think it was Paddys day, probably has no relevance but sure it was good craic if kinda scary too.

Shamrock Shore · February 27, 2018, 04:13:38 PM

QuoteAre you the leprechaun?

Nah - shur I'm 6ft.

I'm one of the lads with a yellow bib making sure all goes to plan.

Hope this impending snow storm doesn't kill off the early season Leprechauns!

Feckitt · February 27, 2018, 07:38:20 PM

Quote from: AZOffaly on February 27, 2018, 01:49:27 PM
Quote from: Feckitt on February 27, 2018, 01:34:38 PMNever been to Newgrange, might try that
Looking for ideas for Paddy's Day to spend with wife and kids. Within 50 miles of Newry, something a bit different.

Have you done Newgrange/Trim/Bru na Boinne?

AZOffaly · February 28, 2018, 10:47:21 AM

Quote from: Feckitt on February 27, 2018, 07:38:20 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on February 27, 2018, 01:49:27 PM
Quote from: Feckitt on February 27, 2018, 01:34:38 PM
Looking for ideas for Paddy's Day to spend with wife and kids. Within 50 miles of Newry, something a bit different.

Have you done Newgrange/Trim/Bru na Boinne?
Never been to Newgrange, might try that

Yes, it's worth a look. There's a few historic sights (and sites) around there. The Hill of Tara, Trim, and there's a nice visitor centre for Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth (Brú na Bóinne).

armaghniac · February 28, 2018, 12:02:08 PM

Book a tour for Newgrange, likely a busy day.