2017 National Brewing Championships

[DEMPSEY]

I wouldn't have a problem with that. Ye had the best facilities to run a competition I have seen

[johnrm]

I heard this mentioned, good idea.
Could do it over a weekend if accomodation was good in the area.
I'm all for it, but its a balls for travelling from afar.
All roads lead to Rome (Dublin), not Sallins!

[mick02]

I know one guy that came from Galway and the train stopped in Sallins so for him it was actually easier to get to than the Dublin leg.

It is a little out of the way but Naas is well serviced with regular buses and the train station in Sallins is only a few stops from Heuston.

I have to admit that Kellie and Barry and Ola (the owners) did a great job getting the place ready.

The facilities for storage were spot on and we had the run of the entire first floor.

It would be great to see one (or both) legs back there next year.

[phoenix]

Not sure if this is a windup or not, but the notion of spending a weekend in Sallins does not appeal. To say the least.

[mick02]

Not sure if this is a windup or not, but the notion of spending a weekend in Sallins does not appeal. To say the least.

Sure ya never took a trip down the canal or went into the county town of Naas. Plenty to do there on a weekend.

[molc]

Not sure if this is a windup or not, but the notion of spending a weekend in Sallins does not appeal. To say the least.

Don't worry, all the people coming up from the country say exactly the same about going to Dublin

[Dr Brown Ale]

the majority of the population lives in Dublin.

It stands to reason that the main event is held in Dublin, not "near Dublin" not "just outside a few stops on the train from Dublin" - actually IN Dublin.

Sure, move the first leg around, that's a flamin' great idea, move it to Roscommon, Clare, the feckin' Blaskets, but the main event absolutely should be in Dublin.

[phoenix]

Don't worry, all the people coming up from the country say exactly the same about going to Dublin

Dont think very many people 'come up from the country' though do they?

Anyway, would like to see the non-Dublin leg moved to Cork or Galway next year to let the lads there share their part of the work in running the day.

[delzep]

There was some chat about moving the competition and the main reason was to possibly allow for better and fairer judging simply due to the fact that later in the year usually  means less sniffles and colds etc which could hamper a judges senses

[mick02]

the majority of the population lives in Dublin.

It stands to reason that the main event is held in Dublin, not "near Dublin" not "just outside a few stops on the train from Dublin" - actually IN Dublin.

Sure, move the first leg around, that's a flamin' great idea, move it to Roscommon, Clare, the feckin' Blaskets, but the main event absolutely should be in Dublin.

I don't agree with that logic at all.

Sure most of the worlds population lives in China so lets make sure that all World Cups are held in China 

But yeah maybe one of the legs in Cork or Galway next year would be a good idea.

[LordEoin]

the majority of the population lives in Dublin.

It stands to reason that the main event is held in Dublin, not "near Dublin" not "just outside a few stops on the train from Dublin" - actually IN Dublin.

Sure, move the first leg around, that's a flamin' great idea, move it to Roscommon, Clare, the feckin' Blaskets, but the main event absolutely should be in Dublin.

County Dublin has a population of about a 1.3 million. Ireland has a population of about 4.5 million.
The majority of the population lives in Not Dublin.

The majority of the civilized population lives in Cork, the real capital!

[Simon_]

The majority of the civilized population lives in Cork, the real capital!

Post reported. Think we need another thread locked

[Leann ull]

We ran a finals in Cork and a leg in Galway already do you not remember
Amazing leg in Belfast as well.

[Pheeel]

Well there were definitely judges from Galway at Alfies. I had the pleasure of judging with a lad who came from Edinburgh over. I'd happily do a weekend in Galway or Cork or Belfast... etc. etc.

[Leann ull]

It was great crack we had amazing hosts and got rat arsed