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All, got some more details on the proposed 'Great Irish Beer Festival' in Galway Oct 20th. Not sure about this at all, calling it 'The Great Irish Beer Festival' is a risky move for a start. Rates for breweries to have a stand are quite steep as well. I've attached a preliminary press release. Appreciate feedback from anyone who may know more about this....web page is <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="www.greatirishbeerfestival.com">www.greatirishbeerfestival.com


The Great Irish Beer Festival

On the 20th October, 2007, the 1st edition of The Great Irish Beer Festival comes to The Black Box, Galway.
Join Us!
When: Saturday 20th October
Where: The Black Box, Dyke Road, Galway.
Time: 3pm to 10pm
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100’s of Bottles of Beer on the Wall...
Beer lovers and connoisseurs will be excited to hear that there is a beer festival on it’s way to Galway in October. Taking place in the Black Box on Saturday 20th October, the Great Irish Beer Festival is going to showcase over 100 different beers from near and far.
This festival is the first of its kind in Ireland where Irish Micro Brewers and beer importers alike will be showcasing fantastic beers for you to come and taste. This much anticipated event will have approximately 100 beers, ciders and stouts from over the world along with Ireland’s leading craft and microbreweries.
The organisers have stressed that the event is not about going overboard, but rather about trying different beers.
Here’s the deal! For €10 you will gain entry to the Black Box for the day. There will be some great entertainment on the day. 500 early-bird tickets are being put on general sale, which will entitle each person to €10 worth of Beer Tokens to get started.
For more information see our website: <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="www.greatirishbeerfestival.com">www.greatirishbeerfestival.com
For ticket sales call 091-568674
Normal venue rules apply, strictly over 18’s.
Don’t forget to keep checking Galway First and The Galway Advertiser where we will have ticket giveaways very soon!!!
END – More information please call Fearghal Murphy on 086 1714383

Does this not coincide with the October date mooted for the Hooker Meet up? Should be fun.

I think that was the point, Thom.

Plus, 'first of it's kind in Ireland'; I know a certain pub down in Cork might have something to say about that.

No so much a festival as a good session if it's only from 3pm to 10pm on one day <!-- s;) --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_wink.gif" alt="" title="Wink" /><!-- s;) -->

Still, it's the first time these guys are running one, so it'd be good to support them and see if it can grow into a regular outing. Hope I can make it! Will have to start the application to my wife for a weekend pass now <!-- s:D --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s:D -->

&amp;quot;noby&amp;quot;:3sjfbs7y wrote: I think that was the point, Thom.[/quote:3sjfbs7y]

That occurred to me about 20 mins after I posted.... <!-- s:oops: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_redface.gif" alt="" title="Embarassed" /><!-- s:oops: -->