Jan 8th Meet-up In Portlaoise

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kvw

Discussion Starter · Dec 20, 2005

meet-up arranged for january the 8th at the Gandon Inn Portlaoise.

we can talk about who will leave from where later.

looking forward to seeing you all there.

new members and guest browsers especially welcome.

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rmn

· #2 · Dec 20, 2005

VAGdrivers meet by the way

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8valver

· #3 · Dec 20, 2005

QUOTE (rmn @ Dec 20 2005, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>VAGdrivers meet by the way

Interesting, thought it was on the VAGE calender.

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kvw

Discussion Starter · #4 · Dec 20, 2005

QUOTE (8valver @ Dec 20 2005, 12:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Interesting, thought it was on the VAGE calender.

yep, it's there too.

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rmn

· #5 · Dec 20, 2005

not sure if it still can be seen on vage, but it didnt mention any particlar club in the post.
Soo all are welcome

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8valver

· #6 · Dec 20, 2005

QUOTE (rmn @ Dec 20 2005, 12:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>not sure if it still can be seen on vage, but it didnt mention any particlar club in the post.
Soo all are welcome

Ah ok, It did actually Richard, It was mentioned in the summary minutes of the AGM as being an upcoming event so implied VAGE officials were organising it. But it seems its just a meet.

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rmn

· #7 · Dec 20, 2005

yeah its just a meet Leon, Kevin is organising it i think, so it is not organised by the committee at all

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kvw

Discussion Starter · #8 · Dec 20, 2005

Meself and Geo organised it, easy enough after last year.

The plan is to have a meet-up in Portlaoise in jan each year.

it's a meet for vag enthusiasts and drivers alike.

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· #9 · Dec 20, 2005

QUOTE (kvw @ Dec 20 2005, 12:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Meself and Geo organised it, easy enough after last year.

The plan is to have a meet-up in Portlaoise in jan each year.

it's a meet for vag enthusiasts and drivers alike.

it was a savage show last year, enjoyed the chats and looking forward to seein ye all at this one!!

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The Doc

· #10 · Dec 20, 2005

Should be there only 15minutes from home

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Concept

· #11 · Dec 20, 2005

Will be there with my MK2 and hopefully my brother in his mad Mk4

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Dieseldave

· #12 · Jan 1, 2006

Should be there all goin well.

What sort of numbers are expected?

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Dusty

· #13 · Jan 1, 2006

Could someone give me directions from the N(M)7 coming from the Limerick direction, Oh and What time?

Cheers

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98MK1

· #14 · Jan 1, 2006

Is anyone leaving H20-Ford general area? Would be interested in a convoy up?
Sorry I missed the last meet, heard it was savage from a complete stranger on the street..... Sickened!

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Geo

· #15 · Jan 1, 2006

Directions as below, meet up will be around lunchtime (say 2pm)

I'll probably be there from around 1 to get some food though.

Directions:

From Dublin:

Take the N7 (Main Cork/Limerick Road)

Once you get on to the M7 after Johnstown just keep going until you pass the 'Welcome to Co Laois' sign. The exit you want to take is the one after this I think. It is the exit for Mountmellick/Killenard/Portarlington

Take this exit and turn right across the bridge, keep going until you come to a T-Junction/Roundabout

Turn left and the place is about 100 metres up the road at the top of a hill. There is a petrol station beside it you can't miss it.

From Cork:

Head for Dublin.

Once you get onto the M7 at Portlaoise keep an eye on the signs for the exits, I think the one you want is the 2nd exit. Its the one that says Mountmellick/Killenard/Portarlington.

Turn left here and take the next left at the next roundabout/T-Junction

The place is about 100 metres up the road at the top of a hill. There is a petrol station beside it you can't miss it.

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Andy Simpson

· #16 · Jan 2, 2006

What numbers you expecting?
(how many were at last years?)

Is it worth the 1hr 45min + drive to it?

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Geo

· #17 · Jan 2, 2006

I'm not sure how many cars were there last year but it was a good turnout that's for sure.

As for driving 2 hours or so to go to an informal meetup well I suppose if you feel like doing it then it is worth it

I've done it in the past and there seem to be a good few people coming from Cork (2 hour drive or so) and other places so you wouldn't be alone in doing it anyway.

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