Does anyone know what days the tent will be there for this year for St Patricks Day?

Cheers.

March 1st; this year Wales and Ireland have exchanged saints in a gesture of friendship.

I expect Monday 17th at the very least

St Patrick's day has been moved to the 15th this year as it falls in Holy Week - the last time this happened was 1940!

Love the guiness tent - hate the man who ran off with our hat last year! (Waving fist smiley)

St Patrick's day has been moved to the 15th this year as it falls in Holy Week - the last time this happened was 1940!

And the next time it happens will be 2160!!

Aaaahhhh St Patrick's day, when everybody pretends they have some Irish in them and that they like guinnness and drink it all year round. They start to talk a bit like Jim McDonald from corrie so they do!

We're just going for the craic so we are...how sad!

Possibly the most artificial and commercially exploited celebration in the whole calendar other than Christmas of course. I think non-Irish people who use this day as an excuse to get trollied have something missing in their lives...so I do!:D

Mark Simmonite is the entrepreneurial landlord of the Guinness tent. He is the landlord at Champs now so perhaps someone could ask him? Here's to St.Patrick. Slainte!

Can't say I've ever been to the Guinness tent, what the big attraction. I'd much rather spend th enight in the Dog and Partridge myself.

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Possibly the most artificial and commercially exploited celebration in the whole calendar other than Christmas of course. I think non-Irish people who use this day as an excuse to get trollied have something missing in their lives...so I do!:D[/QUOTE]


And Valentines Day.:love::love::love:

And valentines Day

Any more news on this? Is tent going to appear again this year what with Mark now at Champs and not the Museum

St Patrick's day has been moved to the 15th this year as it falls in Holy Week - the last time this happened was 1940!

Really? :huh:
So everyone's going to promote it on saturday instead of monday?

They start to talk a bit like Jim McDonald from corrie so they do!

We're just going for the craic so we are...how sad!


ha ha :hihi:

i miss living in Ireland. St Pattys day is a bank holiday and no one from Ireland actually goes to the pubs, they all sit at home getting drunk.

Does anybody know when the St Georges day tent will be on Fargate, I have heard that the one in Dublin is great and heavly used. I know the Council refused last years saying that they did not believe enough English lived in England to support the idea.

:loopy:

God bless Bombadier, the only company thats backs Emgland day.

I wouldnt mind going as it is st patricks day and i'm half Irish......

Not so much to join in the guiness farce...however it would be nice to atttend..


Well done on your rugby win against scotland by the way...(rbs 6 nations Saturday 23rd February 08)

The St Patrick's Festival will be celebrated this year in Fargate in the "Marquee" on Friday 14th March 12-6pm, Saturday 15th 12-6pm, Sunday 16th 12-12, Monday 17th 12-12 - Hope that clarifies everything for you all. By the way, we would love to see the English celebrating St Georges Day - it's up to ye to organise it though.....!!!!

i am really thrilled to hear that St Patrick's Festival is just round the corner and i hope everyone have a gala time.Let us all pray for the well being of all those for whom even a day's meals is still a distant dream.Marquee tent are really cool for the eyes and living in this metropolitan lifestyle 24/7,this is just the occasion which everyone is waiting for.

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The St Patrick's Festival will be celebrated this year in Fargate in the "Marquee" on Friday 14th March 12-6pm, Saturday 15th 12-6pm, Sunday 16th 12-12, Monday 17th 12-12 - Hope that clarifies everything for you all. By the way, we would love to see the English celebrating St Georges Day - it's up to ye to organise it though.....!!!!

No Saturday evening tent? :o:(

Can't say I've ever been to the Guinness tent, what the big attraction. I'd much rather spend th enight in the Dog and Partridge myself.

Have to agree with you. The Dog and Partridge is a lovely pub that does a great drop of Guinness and I'd much rather be sat in the back room there all comfy and warm than in some tent on fargate with a bunch of wazzocks wearing silly hats and waving giant inflatable 4 leaf clovers

Have to agree with you. The Dog and Partridge is a lovely pub that does a great drop of Guinness and I'd much rather be sat in the back room there all comfy and warm than in some tent on fargate with a bunch of wazzocks wearing silly hats and waving giant inflatable 4 leaf clovers

That'll be me then. Actually it won't. I've just agreed to babysit for my friend's children that night. :roll:

The St.Patricks' marquee will be open from today -

Friday 11am til 1am
Saturday 11am til 1am
Sunday 12noon til 10.30pm
Monday 11am til 1am

Saw it in the Star last night :P
Gonna be loads of bands on tonight apparantly, and Saturday. The ones last year were really good, loads of local talent (i'm talking musical talent...but you never know! :hihi:) A multi-cultural festival, Irish music, local music and I think the rugby will be shown over the weekend too. See you down there anyone!?

The St.Patricks' marquee will be open from today -

Friday 11am til 1am
Saturday 11am til 1am
Sunday 12noon til 10.30pm
Monday 11am til 1am

Saw it in the Star last night :P
Gonna be loads of bands on tonight apparantly, and Saturday. The ones last year were really good, loads of local talent (i'm talking musical talent...but you never know! :hihi:) A multi-cultural festival, Irish music, local music and I think the rugby will be shown over the weekend too. See you down there anyone!?

Will there be food? :D

Ahhh, St Patricks Day. We the British celebrate some other country's day of celebration whereas we don't celebrate our own. It just seems strange.

Out of interest, is it only Guinness that's sold in the marquee? I personally can't stand the stuff.

I'm gonna wander over there this lunchtime....i'll let you know!
It did say in the Star that there'll be a stall from Bohan's. They've got an Irish cafe/restaurant up on London Road. They do REALLY good sausage and mash....mmm, sausages and guinness, what could be nicer on a chilly spring day! :love:

star article:
http://www.thestar.co.uk/diary/Make-mine-a-double-it39s.3870927.jp

Just been to the tent, there's Fosters and Wards on draught aswell as the obligatory Guinness. Also Magners, Smirnoff Ice and a few different softies too.
Bohans are doing a BBQ and there's also a fair few stalls down Fargate doing a range of food too.

Just been to the tent, there's Fosters and Wards on draught aswell as the obligatory Guinness. Also Magners, Smirnoff Ice and a few different softies too.
Bohans are doing a BBQ and there's also a fair few stalls down Fargate doing a range of food too.Ooh I could murder a Magners right now :love: perfect weather for it too!
Shame I will have to wait until 5:30pm... :rolleyes:

great! il be there tonight and def on monday! i am really going to miss my usual day out in Belfast for St Patricks Day with all my mates!x

im english and proud, hail st george

The St Patrick's Festival will be celebrated this year in Fargate in the "Marquee" on Friday 14th March 12-6pm, Saturday 15th 12-6pm, Sunday 16th 12-12, Monday 17th 12-12 - Hope that clarifies everything for you all. By the way, we would love to see the English celebrating St Georges Day - it's up to ye to organise it though.....!!!!

As i have said before on this they tried for a tent last year,and pubs tried for extended hours but were refused as the Council did not beleive that it was a genuine celebration and that the waving of the ST Georges cross may offend some people as the St Georges cross is a symbol of the crusades and some poeple see it as a racist flag flown by the racist movements of Britain. What total an utter rubbish. Lets not forget that this St pats day thing is just a guiness promotion to get money out of your pockets, why do you think they are now spreading it accross the weekend they know full well that no one would give a toss if they had to take the Monday off to celebrate it, its just consumerism gone mad it has nothing to do with St Pats day.

As i have said before on this they tried for a tent last year,and pubs tried for extended hours but were refused as the Council did not beleive that it was a genuine celebration and that the waving of the ST Georges cross may offend some people as the St Georges cross is a symbol of the crusades and some poeple see it as a racist flag flown by the racist movements of Britain. What total an utter rubbish. Lets not forget that this St pats day thing is just a guiness promotion to get money out of your pockets, why do you think they are now spreading it accross the weekend they know full well that no one would give a toss if they had to take the Monday off to celebrate it, its just consumerism gone mad it has nothing to do with St Pats day.

As I said in my previous thread, it is intended to be a multicultural celebration, with not only Irish entertainment but local and national bands from a variety of cultures. The chap that runs it wouldn't be able to do it without the help of Guinness, this kind of event costs an absolute packet to put on and their support is vital to the success of the weekend. It runs over the weekend because there is demand for it. And after all, the official day for St Patrick's day this year is Saturday. Opening Saturday and Monday gives them the opportunity to cater for all - those who want to celebrate Saturday and those who want to celebrate on Monday.

No-one's forcing you to pay for the Guinness, just pop along for a bit of musical entertainment if you like, it's open to all free of charge for entry.

And stop being such a flippin party pooper. Do you complain about shops opening longer hours in order to cash in on people wanting bread at 1am?

Saw Cats For Peru there last night... awesome bar the dodgey sound..

As I said in my previous thread, it is intended to be a multicultural celebration, with not only Irish entertainment but local and national bands from a variety of cultures. The chap that runs it wouldn't be able to do it without the help of Guinness, this kind of event costs an absolute packet to put on and their support is vital to the success of the weekend. It runs over the weekend because there is demand for it. And after all, the official day for St Patrick's day this year is Saturday. Opening Saturday and Monday gives them the opportunity to cater for all - those who want to celebrate Saturday and those who want to celebrate on Monday.

No-one's forcing you to pay for the Guinness, just pop along for a bit of musical entertainment if you like, it's open to all free of charge for entry.

And stop being such a flippin party pooper. Do you complain about shops opening longer hours in order to cash in on people wanting bread at 1am?

Well said Leanora, you must wonder at times if you can ever win?
Slainte!

im english and proud, hail st george

and....?
What are the prices like in the tent?

reasonable, less than some city centre pubs and with free entertainment.

Im exicted! Im suppose to be going down later i love the atmostphere of town on st paddys day!

Does anyone else know any Irish who actually find english people celebrating paddys day quite offensive?

Does anyone else know any Irish who actually find english people celebrating paddys day quite offensive?

Does anyone know any Christians who find non-christians celebrating christmas quite offensive? Events mean different things to different people, it's just the way it is.

and....?
What are the prices like in the tent?
Guinness is £3 a pint. Same as the D+Partridge.

Vodka Redbull £3 (I was very tired ;))

Guinness is £3 a pint. Same as the D+Partridge.

What a rip off.

What a rip off.What decade are you living in?

Guinness is £3 a pint. Same as the D+Partridge.

Nope, Guinness is £2.85 a pint in the tent.

What decade are you living in?

Well usual price for the black stuff is around £2.50, they shouldnt rip people off just cos its st pattys day. I know down south it would be normal to pay daft prices but this is sheffield not london.

Guinness is £3 a pint. Same as the D+Partridge.

Balls to that then I'll have a few cans at home! I'm too tired to go out anyway.

Actually it'll be expensive but I fancy seeing my mates .. think I mgiht give it a go afterall lol

Are there any plans for 2009 ?

Yep, it's on this year definitely.

My band is playing.

Does anyone know any Christians who find non-christians celebrating christmas quite offensive? Events mean different things to different people, it's just the way it is.


Is half Irish and doesnt bother me really. (Born in Sheffield)

This year the St.Pat's festivities will be in the 'Big White Tent' from 14th to 17th March.
Can't wait!

it will be on snow ,rain , sunshine mark will have you rocking ,see you there . drink drink

Maybe instead of having a guy from sheffield promoting St Patricks day in ENGLAND he should take more time and promote St Georges instead. Its only a promotion for guinness day anyway so maybe it should just be called Guinness day. Its funny how us English people celebrate another country patron St more than our own just because it involves beer.

Maybe instead of having a guy from sheffield promoting St Patricks day in ENGLAND he should take more time and promote St Georges instead. Its only a promotion for guinness day anyway so maybe it should just be called Guinness day. Its funny how us English people celebrate another country patron St more than our own just because it involves beer.

I celebrate because I'm part Irish...







....and cus theres beer involved:hihi:

Why shouldn't we celebrate old Paddy, he's loads more fun than Georgey boy, any day of the week:thumbsup:

This year the St.Pat's festivities will be in the 'Big White Tent' from 14th to 17th March.
Can't wait!

http://bigwhitetent.co.uk/default.aspx

Slainté Leah!

some bloke nearly beat the crap out me in that tent in 2006...