The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub, Sixmilebridge

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Sláinte and welcome to the Virtual Rugby Pub - a place where you can come in for a sly beverage and discuss whatever's on your mind, or just eavesdrop on the regulars if you fancy a break from all the rugby chat.

The Pub has made it's way to the homeland of the wonderful Eirebilly, who we were all horrified to hear that he was involved in a helicopter crash on Friday. Better news though is that he's awake and swearing like a sailor, so no change there Feel free to take in all of the pubs, of which the Greyhound is but one of many.

Updates on Billy's progress can be found here: https://www.606v2.com/t30132-eirebilly-op-updated-02-06-2012 and I'm sure we'll all continue in sending the positive thoughts and good wishes to him and his family.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no tampering with the snooker table, brought in especially for Billy. And I'm not quite sure how that picture of a sheep got above the bar.....




Old pub: https://www.606v2.com/t29683p950-the-dew-drop-inn-erc-2012-commemorative-pub-dublin#1271612

Rory_Gallagher wrote:Thanks very much Rava. Feeling slightly optimistic. I will find out in the 3 weeks I think.

Nice one Rory.

I haven't heard anything back from my agent about the 2 interviews last week, which possibly isn't that promising (though they could be going through interviewing other candidates - or on holiday for the short week). Until I get to the dentist on Saturday I don't feel like doing any follow-ups, so I haven't chased. Plus I'm enjoying the stuff I'm working on currently

Staggy - glad to hear the domestics are going well. I don't suppose there was a right/wrong answer to my question really...it was a matter of opinion I think.

Hope the news s good for your interviews Kiwi and Rory.

Cari, I would see that question as an opportunity to sell your qualities as a person and colleague.

Holy halloween Batman. Deccie's choices certainly came from left field!

True Rava, but it's still a tough one to answer immediately on the spot. Unless you're uber confident and know exactly what to say without really thinking about it too much.

True Cari. I don't know how I would react to it, to be fair.

Thomond, you must be happy mate. A (relatively) new look Ireland team without any Munster blood being spilled

Rava - where are ROG and O'Connell??

I am furious. Two legends of the game.

Thomond wrote:Holy halloween Batman. Deccie's choices certainly came from left field!

Actually it's pretty much the team most fans would have picked maybe except for the wings! Pretty bold selection. Exciting to see if it pays off.

Is it a bit sad how excited we are that Kidney picked a good XV? You'd expect that this would be the norm.

Yeah... it's unfortunate.

Notch, I know that, but we are still shocked Deccie has gone for it. I would have gone Trimble on the wing and probably would have brought Gilroy. (Zebo seems to be coming in for a lot of criticism though.)

Cari wrote:

PenfroPete wrote:I know (well I think I know) why Dreamer wants to go and work down Folly Farm

Free bags of manure?

Think has more to do with THESE or was it THESE

A bit too much positivity as well; the lack of indignation is unsettling. I'm used to bellyaching about the Ireland team, there has been suspiciously little.

Declan Fitzpatrick is a good clubman who'll be shown up, Dan Tuohy is too short, Jamie Heaslip is a Leinstur showpony, Conor Murray is far too slow getting the ball away, Sexton is a unpredictably violent man, Zebo can't defend, Earls is a winger and doesn't have the awareness for centre and McFadden is a centre who doesn't have the awareness for winger.

You know, all of those things. Where have they been? Everybody is pleased with the selection and looking forward to the game. It's unsettling

Thomond wrote:Notch, I know that, but we are still shocked Deccie has gone for it. I would have gone Trimble on the wing and probably would have brought Gilroy. (Zebo seems to be coming in for a lot of criticism though.)

I'm excited to see what Zebo can do when we have the ball, I know he still has plenty of rough edges to his game but this is a great opportunity for him to develop. He'll benefit hugely.

Notch wrote:A bit too much positivity as well; the lack of indignation is unsettling. I'm used to bellyaching about the Ireland team, there has been suspiciously little.

Declan Fitzpatrick is a good clubman who'll be shown up, Dan Tuohy is too short, Jamie Heaslip is a Leinstur showpony, Conor Murray is far too slow getting the ball away, Sexton is a unpredictably violent man, Zebo can't defend, Earls is a winger and doesn't have the awareness for centre and McFadden is a centre who doesn't have the awareness for winger.

You know, all of those things. Where have they been? Everybody is pleased with the selection and looking forward to the game. It's unsettling

That'll all change Saturday afternoon when the blame starts being dished out

More seriously, Hound if you're about, do you know if the Wheatsheaf is opening for the game on Saturday morning?

Penguins at Folly Farm? ...I guess it's changed a lot since I was last down there.

The name of the new italian Pro12 side has been confirmed. "Zebre" (Zebras). Will they play in black and white stripes? I do not know.
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The games are all on sky aren't they? I would rather watch it on a tv than my laptop honestly.. will any pubs in town be showing it?

Good question Rory, will anywhere be open at that time? Is it 9am KO?

The Taphouse maybe?

Good aft regulars.

Kidney must be on acid or summat. Have to say, that despite the obvious injury replacements (Fitzpatrick & Tuohy for Ross and POC) I am impressed that he has picked Zebo. It shows intent to change.

Glad he's dropped Darcy and Trimble. They are patently slowing up/off form respectively. BUT, why has he put McFadden on the wing and Earls at 12? It's arse-about-face. Jeeeesus. SBW will eat him alive. Having BOD there is so vital. I can see Earls and BOD switching positions throughout the game. Like ver ver fast, when the Kiwi centres are running at them.

I can understand why he is persisting with the Murray/Sexton partnership. It is defensively solid. Its young yet and it needs more time to gel. It just needs Murray to get the ball moving quicker a-la-Reddan.
Great to see Cave on the bench. Lets be having him on at 13 and move BOD to 12 for a spell.

All things considered.... Good man Deccie.

Believe.

Gibbo - it seems that BOD while always wearing the 13 shirt, will actually be the inside centre with Earls outside him. BOD owns the shirt pretty much, which I am not a fan of, but sure. I don't like McFadden on the wing, but I am happy with the team overall.

Which wing is on Savea's side? I feel sorry for them, and neither McFadden nor Zebo are great defenders.

Rory_Gallagher wrote:The games are all on sky aren't they? I would rather watch it on a tv than my laptop honestly.. will any pubs in town be showing it?

Yeah they're on Sky Sports 2 from 8:00am so I'm sure there'll be pubs with it on. Wetherspoons over here is open for breakfast (and alcoholics) from half seven.

Cari wrote:Penguins at Folly Farm? ...I guess it's changed a lot since I was last down there.

Apparently so Cari - they've spent £500,000 or a home for THIS LOT

Cari wrote:

Rory_Gallagher wrote:The games are all on sky aren't they? I would rather watch it on a tv than my laptop honestly.. will any pubs in town be showing it?

Yeah they're on Sky Sports 2 from 8:00am so I'm sure there'll be pubs with it on. Wetherspoons over here is open for breakfast (and alcoholics) from half seven.

Thanks Cari!

Here's all the info about the Pro12s latest team.

http://www.therugbyblog.co.uk/zebre-announced-as-new-italian-franchise-in-rabodirect-pro12

The Zebras (Zebre) replace the Herons (Aironi). Looking forward to seeing their playing roster.

I don't think whetherspoons will be showing it here? Is there even a Whetherspoons in belshaft?

The Bridge House on Dublin Road rodders. That's our local Weatherspoons.

Looks like I'll have to miss the New Zealand - Ireland match if I'm going to get to Cardiff in good time for Australia v Wales.

You're welcome Rory.

Oi Gibbo, never mind all that business. What about the totty count? Ireland's looking seriously depleted since Wally's retired and My Boy's injured. I'm hoping there'll be plenty of Ferg and Chilli.

OK but the point still stands... will their be any pubs open at 8am? I'm not much of a morning drinker myself so I'm not in the know on these things.....

Rodders - I only know from around here that the Wetherspoons pubs will definitely be open. Not sure about independent pubs.

If you go in on Friday evening and speak nicely to the people behind the bar, Doyle's Glenbrook Bar in Adrigole will open by request!! They will put Sky onto whatever channel you want. They also do decent toasties; also has free wi-fi; Hostel + camp site next door and bus stop across the road.

Ideal for watching rugby matches

The Pot Bar between Dungiven and Garvagh never used to close at all.

Rava wrote:The Pot Bar between Dungiven and Garvagh never used to close at all.

Id say there's a man who knows.

The NZ TAB is giving Ireland a 15 point head start for Saturday. But my TAB on-line account has been dormant for years.

Gibson wrote:

Rava wrote:The Pot Bar between Dungiven and Garvagh never used to close at all.

Id say there's a man who knows.

I heard it through the grapevine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7dGdrP3pms&feature=fvst

Just heard back re the 2nd job interview last week. I interviewed well, would fit in well with the team, but my experience mix doesn't quite fit the gap they're trying to fill

Sorry to hear that, Kiwi - but as you said earlier, you're enjoying the work you're doing at the moment, so that's something.

Kiwi, sorry to hear that.

The bloke works on the bins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfa3MHLLSWI

Rava wrote:Kiwi, sorry to hear that.

Cheers.

The work I'm currently doing will build the experience I need at least, and I'm on the company's radar. Their offices in Kensington are quite nice too, and would have cut my commute a little.

Rava wrote:The Pot Bar between Dungiven and Garvagh never used to close at all.

Kiwi

Sorry about the job Kiwi. I hope that turns out to be a blessing for you in the long run.

Kiwireddevil wrote:Just heard back re the 2nd job interview last week. I interviewed well, would fit in well with the team, but my experience mix doesn't quite fit the gap they're trying to fill

Really sorry to hear that mate.

Any chance someone would fill me in on the kerfuffle (yes I went there) that went on in the Ulster thread. Seems to have led to a poster leaving?

Ah, it's a long tale of mutual oversensitivity and crossed wires. It's very disappointing. People need to be treated differently based on their personalities, some people are more sensitive than others and need to be kept happy. It's ultimately our (the Ulster fans community on this site) loss if fences can't be mended.

Notch wrote:The Bridge House on Dublin Road rodders. That's our local Weatherspoons.

Many happy nights spent here.

T the kurfuffle started over something Geoff said about andress and Exeter. Asbo took him down a peg perfectly justifiably, I weighed in with a cheeky wee comment of my own and I have done countless times, and Geoff ain't been back since. No mallice or nastyness and if he can't take a bit of debate good ridance to him. 'Contacts' or not.

One mans debate is another mans paranoia he's not being taken seriously. I don't want to see anyone stop posting for whatever reason.

Geoff does give good info, but to be honest, it usually seems to be confirming rather than posting new info.

For anyone interested in the Euros, good preview of Ireland here:http://fourfourtwo.com/blogs/euro2012/archive/2012/06/07/euro-2012-preview-republic-of-ireland.aspx

WillyGilly wrote:

Notch wrote:The Bridge House on Dublin Road rodders. That's our local Weatherspoons.

Many happy nights spent here.

T the kurfuffle started over something Geoff said about andress and Exeter. Asbo took him down a peg perfectly justifiably, I weighed in with a cheeky wee comment of my own and I have done countless times, and Geoff ain't been back since. No mallice or nastyness and if he can't take a bit of debate good ridance to him. 'Contacts' or not.

Willy, thanks, appreciate your comment. I have no wish to see geoff leave the forum, he seems very much appreciated by many Ulster fans. I find it slightly ironic that geoff's original remark was ok because it was "only Exeter" - if someone said that about Ulster, there would be (perhaps justifiably) outrage from the same posters. Ah well, hope it doesn't damage relations, Exe and Ulster have always worked in harmony - McKenzie, Stevenson, Tuohy, Steenson, Andress and now Whitten