Competition: Irish Craft Beer Festival, 23 to 25 September
September 21, 2011 in Competitions
The first Irish Craft Beer Festival will take place from 23rd – 25th September in the RDS, Dublin. According to the organisers, the event will be a three-day celebration of Irish craft brews featuring in excess of 50 artisan beers from Ireland’s finest craft breweries along with select whiskey and cider makers. Some of the breweries participating in the event include Trouble Brewing from Kildare, Brew Eyed from Offaly, Carlow Brewing Company, 8 Degrees from Mitchelstown and the Franciscan Well from Cork.
“Our goal is to create a world-class gathering of breweries, where consumers may sample, experience, learn and be entertained,” says Seamus O’Hara of Carlow Brewing Co. and one of the festival organisers. “We’ve organised a great line-up of music and entertainment including Oona and the Pavement Kings, The Barley Mob, Seven Days, Joe Rooney and Jerry Fish & the Mudbug Club.”
The festival opening hours will be as follows:
- Friday, September 23rd – 4 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- Saturday, September 24th – noon to 12:30 a.m.
- Sunday, September 25th – noon to 10:00 p.m.
There will be live music each evening and family entertainment during the day. A number of artisan food suppliers will also be on hand to provide their recommended food parings for the various beer styles available at the festival.
Tickets are available online now from www.ticketmaster.ie or through a variety of pubs, including The Bull and Castle, Lord Edward Street; L. Mulligans, Stoneybatter; Against the Grain, Wexford Street; Franciscan Well, North Mall, Cork; and from the Dublin Tourist Office, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2.
For further information and details, follow the event on Facebook or visit the website at www.irishcraftbeerfestival.com.
We’ve got 5 pairs of tickets to give away for this event! Each ticket also includes a free souvenir glass and a half pint of beer. To be in with a chance of winning, just leave a comment (one entry per person please – multiple entries will be disqualified). You must be 18 or over to enter. Winners will be randomly chosen and the passes will be sent by email. The competition will close at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, 23 September. Good luck!
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Magda's cauldron said on September 22, 2011
I can take one ticket
Ciaran Quinn said on September 22, 2011
After that win on Sunday there is no better way to celebrate than going to another All Ireland.
Deirdre said on September 22, 2011
ALWAYS happy to support the Irish craft breweries!
Aoife said on September 22, 2011
I love to go!
Frank Snowe said on September 22, 2011
Will i get a pint fit for a Snow Man!
Neimh McGlynn said on September 22, 2011
What a fabulous event
Deirdre Durran said on September 22, 2011
Sounds like fun.
Mike Larkin said on September 22, 2011
I would really enjoy a custom crafted Irish brew right about now. It’s Arthur’s Day for goodness sakes
Mary said on September 22, 2011
Hubby can’t wait to go – a real ale fan!
Aline said on September 22, 2011
My husband is mad to go to it ! So I’d love a free pair of tickets !
Diarmaid Murray said on September 22, 2011
A pint of your finest please.
Lianne said on September 22, 2011
Hubby is dying to go to this!!
margaret malone said on September 22, 2011
yes please!
David said on September 22, 2011
There’s whiskey there too so count me in
Sungaidamit said on January 31, 2012
Even tghuoh I’ve heard so much about it from the Eight Degrees boys (over dinner, over breakfast, on car journeys, while brushing my teeth…), it’s great to read about the branding from Erik’s perspective. Imaginative branding and great beer – what’s not to like?!
David said on September 22, 2011
Currently studying- missing Arthur’s day- pint badly needed!
gareth said on September 22, 2011
Would really love to go with my wife,a pair of tickets would be great!
Barry Clancy said on September 22, 2011
I’d love to go please.
Anne Marie o' Meara said on September 23, 2011
My name in the virtual hat please
Shell said on September 23, 2011
Love the idea behind this festival – supporting quality irish products while having fun! Would make for a great blog post
Martin said on September 23, 2011
I’d like to go free!
Wayne said on September 23, 2011
Sign me up.
Padraic Gilligan said on September 23, 2011
Would love tickets please!
John farrell said on September 23, 2011
Count me in please
Matthew Coghlan said on September 23, 2011
Beer *drool*
Lorraine Whelan said on September 23, 2011
Would love tickets!
Thomas said on September 23, 2011
Salud ! Sante ! Sláinte ! Cin cin ! Na zdrowie ! Skål ! Gezondheid ! A sia saide ! Choc-tee !
Louis Phillips said on September 23, 2011
I really would love to win some free tickets
Louise said on September 23, 2011
I love food blogs and I love beer! These tickets would make me and my foodie boyfriend very happy.
jocasta Clarke said on September 23, 2011
Would love to go along,very exciting times for artisan beers
Dave said on September 23, 2011
I’d love tickets, please!
tony said on September 23, 2011
Beer beer beer please
Judy said on September 23, 2011
Could really use the tickets for two starving (thirsty) business start-ups. And to support the amazing craft beer in Ireland!
oisinofarrell said on September 23, 2011
Hi, I’d love to go, great beer, food and great event to showcase Ireland
kneary said on September 23, 2011
Great idea for a festival.. Can’t beat the Irish microbrews!
Anne Marie o' Meara said on September 23, 2011
And the winners are….. I hope I’m one ; )