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A group of beer enthusiasts in Abbeyleix, Co Laois is planning a festival for the homebrewers. We want to establish an enjoyable platform where homebrewers can compete and share their brews. We are looking for Beoir members to help us or advise on the styles and categories to compete in without making it too complicated and too wide a scope. We would also like discerned members to help as adjudicators. Please contact Chris Uys at 0831106210 or by email <!-- e --><a href="This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Facebook: [url:262a6pec]http://www.facebook.com/abbeybeerfest?ref=hl[/url:262a6pec]

UPDATE
Beerfest and homebrew competition is scheduled for Sat 13th Oct in Abbyleix. Full details and entry form available on our website abbeybeerfest.com or on facebook
Please let Chris Uys know at 0831106210 or email <!-- e --><a href="This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you intend to enter.
Looking forward to seeing you all in Abbeyleix.
Euge

So who's heading along to the beer fest?

I'd be up for heading down. Or at the very least sending a beer or two down with someone for the competition.

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I just need to see that I get sign off and all of that! It's less on the train line than would make me happy but a train to Portlaoise and then a cab shared?

I know we love a good list so:

1. Padraic

I would like to enter some beer but won’t be able to attend if anyone is going from Cork and could take up my entry please let me know <!-- s:D --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s:D -->

1. Padraic
2. Blackbrew-(not attending)need beer courier from cork

Bus times for anyone landing in Portlaoise and going to Abbeyleix. Note Abbeyleix is approx 10 minutes from Portlaoise

Shuttle Service: Johnstown to Portlaoise:
08.40; 10.40; 12.40; 14.40; 16.25; 18.40

Shuttle Service Portlaoise to Johnstown:
09.20; 11.20; 13.20; 15.20; 17.20; 19.20

Euge

Book your place Sat 13 Oct at Preston House Restaurant (Tel: 057 87 31432) for the Beerfest food event from 6pm- 8.30pm.
Price: €25/person inclusive of a craft beer from White Gypsy Breweries. Limited number of places available. On the menu is slow braised Irish beef, using the craft beer as marinate. Vegetarian option available. Do not miss out! Book now! [url:3j690o4u]http://www.prestonhouse.ie[/url:3j690o4u]