Friday, July 27, 2012

Olympics 2012



The Countdown Has Begun

All eyes will be on London as the countdown has begun with the final preparations being put in place. From archery to wrestling there are 54 Irish athletes that have managed to represent their country at the highest level. A total of 15,000 athletes from 204 countries have entered the elite club of becoming Olympic participant. 
For many of these athletes it has been years of dedication and sacrifice to achieve their lifelong dream of winning a gold medal and carrying the flag for their country, an estimated 4 billion people will watch the games over the 3 weeks.Thousands of Irish supporters along with Chef de Mission Sonia O’Sullivan will flying over the pond to soak up a once in a lifetime opportunity of experiencing the Olympic atmosphere.

The Opening Ceremony will kick off at 9pm on Friday 27th July to the sound of the largest harmonically bell in Europe. Then all 15,000 athletes will parade around the stadium flying their nations flag, athletes will enter in alphabetical order except for Greece who will enter first. Once all countries have entered the stadium the Olympic flag will be raised and the Olympic touch lit to represent the official opening of the Olympic Games.

The very best to the Irish Team and lets hope there will be a few gold medals coming home with you!!

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Bruce Springteen

Yes, the BOSS is back in Dublin!!! 

Bruce Springsteen is back to play the RDS this 17th & 18th July for two unforgettable shows. He arrives in Dublin after the end of his 49th European show of his “Wrecking Ball” world tour, then it’s back home to finish off his 68th show in New Jersey in September.

 Bruce Springsteen has certainly developed strong loyal fans from his first concert 27 years ago in Slane Castle and playing numerous concerts in Dublin since then and selling over 120 million albums worldwide. I doubt fans will be disappointed if it is anything like his Madrid concert on 17th June 2012 were he sang for near 4 hours straight singing some of is classics “ dancing in the dark” and “the rising” while also singing some of the songs from his latest album. 

Why not grab a bite to eat from one of our most popular specials “Burger Night” and then take a leisurely stroll up to the concert. 
"Burger Night"

8oz Beef or Chicken Fillet Burger 
with spicy coleslaw crispy bacon & Fries
 Plus a Glass of Wine or Pint of Beer 
€12.95 

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