Poker Forum => Live Poker => Topic started by: APAT on April 21, 2008, 22:58:24 PM
Title: Irish Championship
Post by: APAT on April 21, 2008, 22:58:24 PM
Details have now been fully confirmed with the Fitzwilliam in Dublin.
The event will be held on June 14th & 15th as advertised. Capacity of 140 runners, with 15 seats going to the host cardroom.
Live satellites are being held across the UK on May 17th (May 10th in Newcastle), online sats on May 18th & 19th with the remaining seats going via direct buy in on May 20th.
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Jon MW on April 22, 2008, 12:22:50 PM
Good to know
Shouldn"t this be on the main APAT National Championship board and not the Seat Exchange?
Or is this just in anticipation of the huge number of people who will want to go but won"t have a seat?
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: APAT on April 22, 2008, 12:32:06 PM
Shouldn"t this be on the main APAT National Championship board and not the Seat Exchange?
Or is this just in anticipation of the huge number of people who will want to go but won"t have a seat?
Moved.
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: morlspin on April 22, 2008, 22:40:18 PM
Only 125 seats available for Qualifiers and Direct Buyins Des? (+15 for cardroom)
Ive not had a whinge for a while but that seems awefully low for a National Event. I know how much hard work goes into sorting events like this and I certainly do not envy your job, but such small numbers are going to leave a lot of people disappointed (Edinburgh has similar numbers and people have been left wanting)
Are there any plans afoot to have a couple of starting days? 1a 1b etc in the future, to enable more of your members to play? or any other ideas that could come off?
Graeme
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: FlyingPig73 on April 22, 2008, 23:04:23 PM
The history of the APAT competitions has proved that demand will always outstrip supply. Cardrooms are simply not big enough, and time is valuable. This is an amatuer association, which means we all have jobs which provide our main income, and holidays to play poker can be scarce.
We have had a competition with a day 1a and 1b, and that was essentially because it was a bank holiday weekend. Most people work Monday to Friday and would have to take a day or 2 off, to allow for travelling, and 3 days can be a long time away from the family, not just for the runners but for the organisers as well.
Since the very first tournament in Birmingham I think each and every member has had the dissapointment of missing out on an event. But we just try harder, and erm, pray....
I am not sure if there are any future plans for day 1a and 1b again, only Des can answer that question.
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: morlspin on April 22, 2008, 23:21:27 PM
Yeah everything you say makes sense and i do understand how much effort goes into each tourney, hence the great time had by all , which at the end of the day, you lot should be very proud of!
Its just a shame that UK Cardrooms are so small as im sure we could easilly sell out most events 5x over!
Im also spoilt living near to Aspers Newcastle which can have 230 playing at one time, which is why when i hear 125-150 max i think its low
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: APAT on April 23, 2008, 00:10:00 AM
Agreed on all counts Graeme, and I think Jimmy has responded well to your points. The only other point that I would make is that we are a National Championship series, so it is essential that we go to Scotland, Wales and Ireland - where venue sizes are quite small. Running events in hotels is not an option at this point, for licensing and equipement reasons.
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Jon MW on April 23, 2008, 09:16:02 AM
Hang on - so anybody going for the long weekend will be flying out on Friday the Thirteenth .
It"s a good job poker players aren"t a superstitious lot ;)
Thats why I"m flying out Saturday LOL
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Bodddders on May 05, 2008, 08:13:04 AM
Just done a quick search looking for somewhere to stay. flying in on Sat leaving Mon. Seems a lot of the less expensive (cheap) hotels are fully booked. Does anyone know of some cheap to mid range hotels near the cardroom.
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: teachai on May 05, 2008, 20:22:18 PM
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Santino67 on May 12, 2008, 16:33:23 PM
I need to win a seat on Saturday before I book ;D
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: George2Loose on May 12, 2008, 17:16:04 PM
Gutted. Gutted. Gutted. Have a great time guys!
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Bodddders on May 12, 2008, 17:32:09 PM
All booked up. Flights and Hotel for two nights about £150. Can"t wait.
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Tbirds on May 16, 2008, 20:35:42 PM
Hi all, I cant seem to find the satellites on bluesquare, there are not listed under the APAT section. Does anyone know what has happend to them? Cheers, Rich
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: lukybugur on May 16, 2008, 21:12:19 PM
They don"t usually appear until Saturday night / Sunday morning.
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Tbirds on May 17, 2008, 08:34:23 AM
Many thanks Lucky
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: billyho10 on May 17, 2008, 22:03:51 PM
woohoo!
just won my seat to dublin today! 1st at the scottish regional! got my flights bookd, £10 return with ryanair! just need to organise somewhere to stay now, any recommedations?
c y"all there ;D
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: MAIR on May 17, 2008, 23:21:40 PM
Brilliant HU there hun, vwp will have some recommendations for accommodation soon, working on a list at the mo for members to try and get booked :D
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Bainn on May 17, 2008, 23:59:45 PM
Won the regional at DTD !
Nice.
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: chirag999 on May 18, 2008, 11:41:19 AM
how exactly do you buy-in online, not sure where to go on the site on the 20th.. any help?
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: HaworthBantam on May 18, 2008, 11:49:39 AM
On the day of the buy in, at 9:00pm, a link will appear on the home page - Don"t worry, the link will be obvious. The trick is to keep hitting "Refresh" from about 8:58 to 9:02 :D
Ian
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: AMRN on May 18, 2008, 13:32:23 PM
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Santino67 on May 18, 2008, 19:11:20 PM
WD Billyho and Bainn, hope to see you both there. I"ve put a request on to buy a seat in the seat exchange as I can"t do the clickfests or public sale as I"m working these nights.
Billy are you taking Sharon to Dublin???
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: billyho10 on May 18, 2008, 19:16:12 PM
no im gettin a free pass for the weekend woohoo!!!
gd luck with gettin a seat mate, fingers crossed you get one.
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Cyntaf on May 19, 2008, 01:08:52 AM
N1 Billy, just got around to looking at forum again after more f@##:ng probs on P.C. Anyway well played, 1st eh? one to watch in Dublin.
See you there m8. Have a nice flight :D
Wd Bainn also at DtD, look forward to meeting you in Dublin.
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Roscopiko on May 19, 2008, 09:36:20 AM
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: HaworthBantam on May 20, 2008, 21:04:50 PM
Transaction timed at 21:01 - did I make it ?
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Newportlad on May 20, 2008, 21:05:53 PM
My transaction was at 21.01 as well. Fingers crossed
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: technolog on May 20, 2008, 21:06:06 PM
Transaction ID: 21900481 21:00 ;D
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Logie66 on May 20, 2008, 21:06:55 PM
Just after you, fingers crossed
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: APAT on May 20, 2008, 21:10:37 PM
We still have some seats left so well done to everyone who has booked a seat by 21.10, you are all in!
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: coprey on May 20, 2008, 21:12:20 PM
Good News
Transaction ID: 21900521
Thought I was fast but obviously not.
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: HaworthBantam on May 20, 2008, 21:13:14 PM
We still have some seats left so well done to everyone who has booked a seat by 21.10, you are all in!
Des, did you get my email?
Hi Stuart. Just received. It didn"t complete so I would give it another go.
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Santino67 on May 20, 2008, 22:43:00 PM
I know I"m late late late as I had to work tonight but think I might have sneaked in. Please confirm, it won"t be the same without Fat Charlie Sheen ;D
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Santino67 on May 20, 2008, 23:00:57 PM
I know I"m late late late as I had to work tonight but think I might have sneaked in. Please confirm, it won"t be the same without Fat Charlie Sheen ;D
Transaction ID: 21903763
Is that a good thing??? ???
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Bainn on May 21, 2008, 00:04:54 AM
The link is still open to buy seats does that mean there are still some available?
Wasn"t going to go but it"s tempting me if there are still some seats
Stay at home Jimmy, more chance for the rest of us... ;) ;)
Come on join the other blondes
Don"t discourage him, we like easy chips. ::)
LOL Right i"m in, Des put me on Mr Mcarthur"s table please!!!
s"pose better break the news to Mr"s Eck now (wish me luck :D )
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: tumblet on May 21, 2008, 11:23:07 AM
yeah yeah... Mr Eck will be fine.. Give her a :-*
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: bigredders on May 21, 2008, 11:28:10 AM
i know people keep asking this but after a night and morning of fustration and going out one before the bubble in the sats i really need to know..... am i in? trans id 21914612 im wetting myself in anticipation and excitement
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Santino67 on May 21, 2008, 11:48:19 AM
Did I get in??? Please let me know so I can book my flight & hotel
ah
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Chipaccrual on May 21, 2008, 12:01:34 PM
I think the general opinion is if you have a transaction number and you managed to type your credit card number correct and spell your name correctly, then you are probably in.
This is the case up until early this morning anyway.
See you in Dublin :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: kinboshi on May 21, 2008, 12:11:52 PM
I think the general opinion is if you have a transaction number and you managed to type your credit card number correct and spell your name correctly, then you are probably in.
This is the case up until early this morning anyway.
See you in Dublin :D :D :D :D :D
Good job I didn"t have to click-fest in then...
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Dewi_cool on May 21, 2008, 12:14:58 PM
The hotel is the Fitzwilliam Townhouse Hotel, the website is:-
http://www.fitzwilliamtownhouse.com
It"s not exactly cheap, but it"s in a great location near the card room
I"ve just booked a twin room at the very reasonable rate of £50 per person per night.
Me too ;D Hope Ian and Caz weren"t planning a quiet weekend. Make sure the bar is well stocked. ;)
what bar?
Whaaaaaattttttttt ????????
Has Ian recommended me a hotel without a bar ????????????
Tell me it"s not true.........................
no bar, pub 10yds away
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: billyho10 on May 21, 2008, 12:52:05 PM
Des can u tell me if my mate Graham Watters got in ???
He only just completed the transaction (as the link is still active).
His transaction ID: 21916999?
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: tumblet on May 21, 2008, 12:59:20 PM
With the link still active then i should imagine he is still in..
I cant believe that it is, I know there is some cost in going to Ireland, but I was sure that this would be oversubscribed like edinburgh was.. I must say im suprised..
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: APAT on May 21, 2008, 13:14:12 PM
Graham is in. There are six seats left and they will go today I"m sure. The website was down for two days before the event went on sale and we haven"t promoted through any of the other UK forums, so maybe not so surprising. Last year"s was a great event, here"s a reminder:-
[youtube=425,350][/youtube]
Poker Week, broadcast on Sky Sports in May 2007
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: HaworthBantam on May 21, 2008, 13:20:16 PM
The hotel is the Fitzwilliam Townhouse Hotel, the website is:-
http://www.fitzwilliamtownhouse.com
It"s not exactly cheap, but it"s in a great location near the card room
I"ve just booked a twin room at the very reasonable rate of £50 per person per night.
Me too ;D Hope Ian and Caz weren"t planning a quiet weekend. Make sure the bar is well stocked. ;)
what bar?
Whaaaaaattttttttt ????????
Has Ian recommended me a hotel without a bar ????????????
Tell me it"s not true.........................
no bar, pub 10yds away
Absolutely, why would the hotel need a bar when there"s a marvi pub just 10 yards across the road ? (http://blondepoker.com/forum/smileys/default/cheers.gif)
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: GiMac on May 21, 2008, 13:31:53 PM
Absolutely, why would the hotel need a bar when there"s a marvi pub just 10 yards across the road ? (http://blondepoker.com/forum/smileys/default/cheers.gif)
Across the road???? What about those of us that hate exercise? ::)
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: HaworthBantam on May 21, 2008, 13:36:21 PM
Absolutely, why would the hotel need a bar when there"s a marvi pub just 10 yards across the road ? (http://blondepoker.com/forum/smileys/default/cheers.gif)
Across the road???? What about those of us that hate exercise? ::)
Taxis are reasonable ;D
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: GiMac on May 21, 2008, 13:38:55 PM
Absolutely, why would the hotel need a bar when there"s a marvi pub just 10 yards across the road ? (http://blondepoker.com/forum/smileys/default/cheers.gif)
Across the road???? What about those of us that hate exercise? ::)
Taxis are reasonable ;D
Taxis???? Jeez this is turning into an expensive trip. ::)
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: HaworthBantam on May 21, 2008, 13:44:54 PM
Absolutely, why would the hotel need a bar when there"s a marvi pub just 10 yards across the road ? (http://blondepoker.com/forum/smileys/default/cheers.gif)
Across the road???? What about those of us that hate exercise? ::)
Taxis are reasonable ;D
Taxis???? Jeez this is turning into an expensive trip. ::)
Oh for **** sake, I"ll give you a piggy back ! :D
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Bainn on May 21, 2008, 13:45:58 PM
Absolutely, why would the hotel need a bar when there"s a marvi pub just 10 yards across the road ? (http://blondepoker.com/forum/smileys/default/cheers.gif)
Across the road???? What about those of us that hate exercise? ::)
Taxis are reasonable ;D
Taxis???? Jeez this is turning into an expensive trip. ::)
Oh for **** sake, I"ll give you a piggy back ! :D
Camera"s at the ready.....
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: pokerjoeyd on May 21, 2008, 14:12:46 PM
9c tc
Hi, could yo please tell me if Matthew Wells and Joe Drummy have got a seat...
Cheers
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: APAT on May 21, 2008, 14:13:40 PM
Absolutely, why would the hotel need a bar when there"s a marvi pub just 10 yards across the road ? (http://blondepoker.com/forum/smileys/default/cheers.gif)
Across the road???? What about those of us that hate exercise? ::)
Taxis are reasonable ;D
Taxis???? Jeez this is turning into an expensive trip. ::)
Oh for **** sake, I"ll give you a piggy back ! :D
Just printing this post out to take with me for evidence.
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: HaworthBantam on May 21, 2008, 15:02:57 PM
Absolutely, why would the hotel need a bar when there"s a marvi pub just 10 yards across the road ? (http://blondepoker.com/forum/smileys/default/cheers.gif)
Across the road???? What about those of us that hate exercise? ::)
Taxis are reasonable ;D
Taxis???? Jeez this is turning into an expensive trip. ::)
Oh for **** sake, I"ll give you a piggy back ! :D
Just printing this post out to take with me for evidence.
Unlike Gordon, you look as though you exercise Leigh, you can walk !! :D
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: GiMac on May 21, 2008, 15:23:54 PM
I am so sorry have to miss this one -- total sillyness -- have a prior commitment -- will be the first one in ages -- best of luck to all
:o
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: pokerjoeyd on May 22, 2008, 12:38:51 PM
Hello,
Could you please tell me wether tom o"niell has manged to get a seat in the irish apat.
Cheers
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Get In There on May 22, 2008, 13:30:44 PM
Hi can you please tell me if I"ve managed to get a seat? Transaction ID: 21929384
I ordered last night but going by the number of seats that were remaining yesterday afternoon, the chances that I"ve actually managed to get a seat is really slim. So if I dont get a seat, I"ll be keeping a close eye on the seat exchanges!!!
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: APAT on May 22, 2008, 13:55:55 PM
Yes, to both but all seats are now gone.
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: PeterE on May 22, 2008, 15:08:44 PM
The "purchase a seat" button on the front page is still live - does this mean that there are tickets left?
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Chipaccrual on May 22, 2008, 16:02:25 PM
The "purchase a seat" button on the front page is still live - does this mean that there are tickets left?
That will be switched off this evening and any additional transactions will not be processed for authorisation.
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: CrizzyConnor on May 22, 2008, 16:40:54 PM
I put in my details late last night when I saw the button still active but just read that all the seats are gone...
Any idea if I got a seat confirmed or not?
Chris O"Connor
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: CHRISMCLEESE on May 22, 2008, 20:41:59 PM
7c :2d:
Hi, Can you please tell me if my registration went through?
Chris McLeese
Cheers
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: APAT on May 22, 2008, 22:26:34 PM
List of players who bought in directly can be found here Direct Buy Ins (http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=1476.0).
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: BOINGBLITZ on May 23, 2008, 01:42:11 AM
Just SEVENTY names on that list....is that correct ?? How many runners in total for this one then ?? BOING BOING !!
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Swinebag on May 23, 2008, 07:30:29 AM
140
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Santino67 on May 23, 2008, 09:03:33 AM
A number of familiar names on there, should be a strong field.
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: duncthehat on May 23, 2008, 14:04:58 PM
Good luck to all those off to Ireland. On a bit of a sabbatical myself as far as APAT is concerned but looking forward to renewing old acquaintances in London for the Amateur Champs in August
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: kinboshi on May 23, 2008, 15:43:52 PM
Good luck to all those off to Ireland. On a bit of a sabbatical myself as far as APAT is concerned but looking forward to renewing old acquaintances in London for the Amateur Champs in August
You"ve been missed. Although I don"t miss your aces...
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: sleeves on May 23, 2008, 22:55:43 PM
Hi All,
I"m rather new playing in the APT,
I qualified in the western regional but haven"t heard out as yet...payed for my hotel and flight just want to know that my place is 100% secured.
cheers Stu
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: APAT on May 23, 2008, 23:50:10 PM
Hi Stu, we will be looking to publish a complete player list and briefing early next week but if you qualified through the Western, then everything is completely fine.
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: hollaboo on May 24, 2008, 11:03:40 AM
quick question,do we have to take photo id to the cardroom cheers Mark
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: APAT on May 24, 2008, 11:10:54 AM
Sure do.
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: hollaboo on May 24, 2008, 11:13:26 AM
thanks for that
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: APAT on May 24, 2008, 11:26:49 AM
The Player Briefing (http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=1489.0) has now been published.
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: jayteejack on May 26, 2008, 08:41:47 AM
hello all. cant find accommodation. apparently there are concerts in dublin on the same weekend. fitzwilliam town house also full. anyone by any chance book accommodation that is no longer needed or have any ideas as to where i can find a place. fri- monday preferrably but sat-mon fine. thnx mark
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Swinebag on May 26, 2008, 09:00:17 AM
I had a similar problem, in that most hotels only do 2 or 3 nights min and I only want to stay saturday night. I ended up booking a hostel, the Jacobs Inn, near connoley station for 26 Euro. given the lack of sleep I intend to have this is still probably a rip off!!
It is about 20-25 mins walk to the fitz (so taxi maybe)
http://www.isaacs.ie/
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: jayteejack on May 26, 2008, 09:53:22 AM
thnx
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: coprey on May 26, 2008, 10:48:59 AM
try UCD Village, 2 miles down the road. 6 ensuite rooms sharing living area and kitchen - good venue for a home game - whos in? ;)
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: jayteejack on May 26, 2008, 13:23:19 PM
excellent, i"m in. booked in fri- mon
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: pokerjoeyd on May 27, 2008, 09:32:24 AM
Hi, I know there is a list of direct buy ins, but is there a complete list off all players attending ?
Thanks
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Santino67 on May 27, 2008, 14:44:24 PM
Hi, I know there is a list of direct buy ins, but is there a complete list off all players attending ?
Thanks
Might need to wait until the seat exchanges etc are finalised before Des & team put the final list up. See you there in 18 sleeps 8)
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: DrMarbles on May 27, 2008, 15:34:57 PM
I booked in here for the weekend on Sunday - http://www.latchfords.ie/
More self-contained apartments (with small kitchen) than hotel rooms. Just round the corner from the Fitzwilliam.
Did it through Laterooms which I think gave me a discount.
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: rejmak on June 01, 2008, 19:13:46 PM
Hello
Can i find somevere full list of players in Dublin? I win a seat in Manchester regionals but wanna be sure iam in befor buy a ticket and hotels. Many thanks marcin rejmak
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Bainn on June 01, 2008, 20:23:04 PM
Can i find somevere full list of players in Dublin? I win a seat in Manchester regionals but wanna be sure iam in befor buy a ticket and hotels. Many thanks marcin rejmak
If you won a seat in the regionals Marcin, you certainly have a seat in Dublin, meet you there ! !
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: sleeves on June 01, 2008, 22:00:06 PM
Hi,
Any idea when a full list of qualifiers from the reginonal finals will be put up
many thanks
Stu
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Foggy on June 02, 2008, 15:36:54 PM
Hi,
I"m flying out of Birmingham at 8 o"clock Saturday morning, anybody ls on that flight OR arriving in Dublin at 0930 and wants to share a taxi to the Fitz?
Foggy
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: lukybugur on June 02, 2008, 16:34:45 PM
Zanshin and I get into Dublin at around 08:25 on Saturday morning (flight from Prestwick). If anyone wants to share the cost of a taxi, gimme a shout.
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Chipaccrual on June 02, 2008, 19:40:10 PM
Zanshin and I get into Dublin at around 08:25 on Saturday morning (flight from Prestwick). If anyone wants to share the cost of a taxi, gimme a shout.
I"m also on your flight Neil but will be waiting about 45 mins on Billy and Davie"s flight coming in to Dublin from Edinburgh. Could you also confirm that the payment error e-mail I was sent is legit? I"m never sure of these things due to all those phising scam Banking "update your account" e-mails that circulate.
Cheers
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: APAT on June 03, 2008, 10:04:07 AM
It was legit.
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Santino67 on June 03, 2008, 10:09:37 AM
Cheers Des, I"ll get it sorted now.
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: lukybugur on June 03, 2008, 10:14:38 AM
Cool Grant, I"ll look out for you in the Departure Lounge. Are you on our flight on way home - Monday 15:40 from Dublin arriving 16:30 in PIK? If so you could leave your car at mine and save on airport car parking. I"m 5 mins away.
If you have received a PM about a payment failure from APAT or Des, it"s probably legit. PM Des back from here (http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=8) just to be sure.
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Santino67 on June 03, 2008, 10:25:37 AM
Hi again Neil
I was thinking of driving to Prestwick, dump my car near the train station and get the train back 1 stop to the airport to save on the 3 days parking so pm me your address or call me on 07747 431331 and I"ll drive to yours instead then. Yeah I"m on the same flight back on Monday as well, think Billy & Davie fly back to Edinburgh in the morning so will prob hit Dublin for a couple of beers before heading home.
Cheers
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: lukybugur on June 03, 2008, 10:38:55 AM
I"ve still to arrange car parking. Will do this later this week when Derek and I confirm our plans. Text sent.
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Zanshin on June 03, 2008, 12:14:06 PM
Zanshin and I get into Dublin at around 08:25 on Saturday morning (flight from Prestwick). If anyone wants to share the cost of a taxi, gimme a shout.
Ahem, Neil, when you arrive at the hotel please keep the noise down, some of us will still be in bed. (http://blondepoker.com/forum/Smileys/default/sleep.gif)
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: lukybugur on June 03, 2008, 13:12:35 PM
Naaaah! I"m gonna ask for your room number and rattle the door "til my knuckles are sore!
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Foggy on June 03, 2008, 14:02:05 PM
Zanshin and I get into Dublin at around 08:25 on Saturday morning (flight from Prestwick). If anyone wants to share the cost of a taxi, gimme a shout.
I"m also on your flight Neil but will be waiting about 45 mins on Billy and Davie"s flight coming in to Dublin from Edinburgh. Could you also confirm that the payment error e-mail I was sent is legit? I"m never sure of these things due to all those phising scam Banking "update your account" e-mails that circulate.
Cheers
If there is a few shall we meet at the meeting point or bar area?
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: lukybugur on June 03, 2008, 14:10:48 PM
Sounds good. In Prestwick Airport there"s a bar to the right as you exit the DutyFree shop. Look out for a fat Charlie Sheen - we"ll be with him! ::)
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: kinboshi on June 09, 2008, 09:04:11 AM
Anyone else interested in the "Last Longer" bet?
http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=1552.0
$10 to partake, and the winner is the person who lasts longest and doesn"t reach the points.
;D
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: sleeves on June 09, 2008, 23:09:55 PM
Hi, Any body flying out from Bristol on the Sat morn on the 8.00am flight ???
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: bigalhx3 on June 11, 2008, 20:15:34 PM
anyone flying out on the friday night from leeds want to meet up pm me
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Bainn on June 12, 2008, 00:38:12 AM
Zanshin and I get into Dublin at around 08:25 on Saturday morning (flight from Prestwick). If anyone wants to share the cost of a taxi, gimme a shout.
I"m also on your flight Neil but will be waiting about 45 mins on Billy and Davie"s flight coming in to Dublin from Edinburgh. Could you also confirm that the payment error e-mail I was sent is legit? I"m never sure of these things due to all those phising scam Banking "update your account" e-mails that circulate.
Cheers
If there is a few shall we meet at the meeting point or bar area?
Indeed....
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: biffa85 on June 12, 2008, 08:44:36 AM
Good Luck to all going to Dublin. I"ll be at Donnington at the Download Rock Festival.
So Rock on Dude (or is that dad in my case) as I"ll be there with my wife and kids aged 8 & 9!)
See you all in blackpool (hopefully) or London defo!
;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: kinboshi on June 12, 2008, 09:51:18 AM
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: sleeves on June 12, 2008, 11:20:39 AM
Hi I fly in from Bristol on the sat morn at 8.55am so like wise if there is anoth ppl I"m happy to chip in on a taxi to the centre...As I wish to check in my hotel first,
cheers Stu
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Roscopiko on June 12, 2008, 11:27:41 AM
Sleeves, I get in at 9 on sat morning too (Newcastle). Wouldnt mind sharing a cab.
Anyone know anywhere easy to meet up from at Dublin Airport.
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Santino67 on June 12, 2008, 12:06:07 PM
A small group of us are flying in from Prestwick (me & Luckybugur/Neil) at 8.25 and others from Edinburgh (Billyho/Billy & Forth Thistle/Davie) so look out for us as well and hopefully we"ll bump into each other.
Mine & Billyho pics are on Member profiles if you need to identify us.
Cheers
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Roscopiko on June 12, 2008, 12:44:21 PM
I"ll keep an eye out for you boys too then.
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: sleeves on June 12, 2008, 22:59:09 PM
Ok John...And others not sure how big Dublin Airport is. But i"ll be wearing a Bath rugby hoody more then likely.
cheers Stu
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Santino67 on June 13, 2008, 09:20:37 AM
One more sleep 8) See you all tomorrow and good luck to everyone, especially me ;D
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Foggy on June 13, 2008, 10:32:09 AM
Hi I fly in from Bristol on the sat morn at 8.55am so like wise if there is anoth ppl I"m happy to chip in on a taxi to the centre...As I wish to check in my hotel first,
cheers Stu
There is a large bar at the end of the arrivals hall, I land at 9-20 so shoud be there by 9-40
Mobile number 07956 - 289956
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Newportlad on June 13, 2008, 22:29:49 PM
Im catching the 8.00 flight from Bristol as well (as long as i get up in time!)
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Santino67 on June 17, 2008, 11:37:01 AM
Well everyone, what a superb weekend. Was excellent meeting loads of interesting people and had a great laugh into the bargain.
Not so much a game of poker, more a trip to Alton Towers. 6 shots on Oblivion, 3 goes of Air and 5 spins on Nemesis later and it was all over. Saturday started like "oops gonna be one of those days" when I got a flush about 3 hands in and lost to quad 8"s. Thankfully didn"t squander too many chips on that but not long after was down to 5.5k. I felt bad for a while, but not as bad as Scouse at Cool Hand Lukes when his opponent picked up suited Aces :o . Sat tight for a while after but after sussing out the table made a couple of moves raising in cut-off/button with garbage cards - 8/2 hit 8/4/2 flop and won a nice size pot, then 6/7 hit 8/8/7/7 on turn and again won a nice size pot again.
Went up to about 26k after then getting some good starting cards (see below) but donked off half to Declan when we both hit an Ace flop and he had my kicker beaten on an all-in push (cheers again for the great advice later Declan, much appreciated).
Moved upstairs after that and poor Pete from Leicester landed between me and Billyho. I quickly got back over the 25k mark when my QQ doubled up against someone"s 99. Then after passing half his chips to Billy, Pete raised my BB of 1k to 5k. I put him all in for his remaining 6.5k with my AQ suited (which I picked up through the day about 7 times, along with AK numerous times as well) and my hand held up.
Forth Thistle (Davie B) had me chanting "happy dayyyyyyyyyys" under my breath for a while after this, but disaster struck when we got down to 30 players.......sitting with about 50+k Our table got split.
I got placed in the position from hell at the table from hell. Mark Redshaw had more chips than burger king and was using them with very good affect. I couldn"t get even remotely interested in the game because of his and David Smiths" raises. I was getting hand after hand of complete Paul Ince, tried a raise at 1.5/3k blinds with pocket 5"s only to be put all in by Mark so threw them away. With blinds at 2/4k and more Barry White cards than you could shake a stick at, I decided to push my last 38k on another David Smith raise on my BB with A/7. He called with pocket 8"s, hit trips on the flop and I was well & truly out of that cheap hotel!
I"ll definitely be coming back to a theatre near you very soon..........All the best everyone until then and cheers for a brilliant time.....................and particular thanks to the boys who made it possible. Billy, Neil, Davie B, Graham, Derek, Ross, Davie and all the APAT team.
8) 8) ;D
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Roscopiko on June 17, 2008, 13:02:14 PM
You could have just summed up your tourney with ah qh
Title: Re: Irish Championship
Post by: Santino67 on June 17, 2008, 13:04:22 PM