EPTI'm asking this because I'm moving to Ireland for 4 years for medical school and I'd love to find a community in Ireland that plays sc2 so i don't lose interest
Irish Starcraft Players
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MGHova
Canada274 Posts
I'm asking this because I'm moving to Ireland for 4 years for medical school and I'd love to find a community in Ireland that plays sc2 so i don't lose interest | ||
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Wtfux
Northern Ireland163 Posts
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Ojahh
Ireland728 Posts
that being said we piggy back on the uk thread I think, there is just not enough of us, despite being a blizzard HQ When you are in cork or dublin gimme a shout we need a TL ireland meet up | ||
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Elbonbunny
Ireland60 Posts
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Wtfux
Northern Ireland163 Posts
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BroOd
Austin10831 Posts
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MGHova
Canada274 Posts
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BroOd
Austin10831 Posts
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CluEleSs_UK
United Kingdom583 Posts
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Wtfux
Northern Ireland163 Posts
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Elbonbunny
Ireland60 Posts
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barth
Ireland1272 Posts
The city itself isn't all that dangerous as long as you know where not to be. | ||
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Ojahh
Ireland728 Posts
the second he mentioned limerick I started writng a post about that song. limerick isn't that bad for having a good time, but 4 years?? the university cant be that good! And if you ever wanna know whats what, hop on a bus to Cork, and we will keep you drunk for 7 days and 7 nights. German scouts honour promise becuse if you dont get a proper guide, you will end up like this + Show Spoiler + | ||
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Swissky
Ireland26 Posts
:D I'm from the north myself, though moved to scotland a couple of years ago for uni. I think I've seen a few people from Queens around these boards, but apart from that there's not much of a scene in Ireland or the UK at all for that matter. =( | ||
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CallmeMuppet
Ireland176 Posts
(I'm sorry it's the Job not the language) | ||
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pStar
996 Posts
Any information would be greatly appreciated on any get togethers around here or Belfast area  | ||
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Mordlikeafox
Ireland43 Posts
pop in, say hello. | ||
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paddyz
Ireland628 Posts
. I will probably be going to NUIG after the summer, would appreciate it if anyone in Galway could either tell me about the SC2 scene in Galway (if there is any) or help me set 1 up. Always wanted e-sport competition between Irish colleges. Suppose anything that links SC2 or DOW2 with Ireland must be a good thing. I was literally gonna start a thread like this when i stumbled upon this btw... | ||
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Swissky
Ireland26 Posts
On May 05 2011 06:54 pStar wrote: Im from the North, town called Lisburn if any of you guys have heard of it. Any information would be greatly appreciated on any get togethers around here or Belfast area Lisburner myself! Someone else actually bought Starcraft 2 from there? :V | ||
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Vanyd
Ireland19 Posts
www.starcraft.ie Will be an up and coming irish sc2 scene were we will be holding small little league and tournaments, its currently under construction at the moment. But when it is up hopfully more people will show there love to the game and the irish Im from Galway if you ever come up and I know a few people in Limerick good city if you live near UL campus | ||
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Elbonbunny
Ireland60 Posts
On May 05 2011 07:27 paddyz wrote: Would love to be part of some sort of Irish SC2 community any Irish teams want someone, I want in . I will probably be going to NUIG after the summer, would appreciate it if anyone in Galway could either tell me about the SC2 scene in Galway (if there is any) or help me set 1 up. Always wanted e-sport competition between Irish colleges. Suppose anything that links SC2 or DOW2 with Ireland must be a good thing. I was literally gonna start a thread like this when i stumbled upon this btw...This is totally doable all you would need to get this started would be find teams in other colleges, I'm on my way out of college this month but if there a starcraft community in Irish colleges the frist place to look would be tipperary institute of technology or TIT, those guy are huge into gaming I think the guy to talk to would be Philip Bourke. They also hold the games fleadh design competition every year for college students. | ||
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Jtom
Ireland1044 Posts
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Sgany
United Kingdom790 Posts
If possible could someone add me on MSN : Sgany@hotmail.co.uk, and help me find out how the education system works, I am currently having trouble finding out stuff about what subject choices are like etc. my Bnet is savior.256 :D | ||
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Elbonbunny
Ireland60 Posts
On May 05 2011 08:26 Sgany wrote: and help me find out how the education system works, I am currently having trouble finding out stuff about what subject choices are like etc. My best guess would be to find the local vec and they should be able to tell you how to get into the Irish education system, as for course choices just lookup college website or the CAO to find courses | ||
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Sgany
United Kingdom790 Posts
On May 05 2011 08:34 Elbonbunny wrote: My best guess would be to find the local vec and they should be able to tell you how to get into the Irish education system, as for course choices just lookup college website or the CAO to find courses I Wwill be doing leaving cert I belive it is not college. I am moreless into a school I currrently belive, I just want to know how the subject picking system works so I can start studying now. | ||
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Slayer91
Ireland23335 Posts
English Irish (prolly not if ur from UK originally, you can get off that) Maths +1 foreign language (French,Spanish, German etc) I think you can get away with not having a foreign language but it limits your options a lot. You can go higher or lower level (aka honours, or pass) in any of these, and any other subjects but basically nobody goes lower in anything else if you want to get into uni aka college. Then you have stuff like Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Geography/History/Accountancy/Buisness these are the main ones I think. Some things like Ag. Science and Applied maths are harder to find teachers for. 90-100% = A1 = 100 points 85-90% = A2 = 90 points 80-85% = B1 = 85 points B2 = 80 B3 = 75 C1 = 70 etc down to D3 at 40% Maximum points is 600. Generally you'll have 6 or 7 higher level subjects. Of course if you picked higher maths, english, irish ,french, you won't need to do a lot of other subjects. Lower level A1 gives you 60 points and it works down to 5 or 0 for a D3. Basically anything over 500 is exceptional but you'd want to be around 400 for most courses. The courses that require highest points are around 560 I think. If you want to be a doctor there is a separate logic/problem solving type test and you combine points for it. It's based on supply/demand, if 10 slots are available and 10 people got 600 the cutoff would be 600, but that doesn't happen. You can usually make rough predictions based on what it was last year. Most courses are based on textbooks which cover all of the material. Past exam papers and marking schemes are available at examinations.ie. Not sure what you wanted to know but I hope this covers everything and isn't too confusing. | ||
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Sgany
United Kingdom790 Posts
On May 05 2011 08:43 Slayer91 wrote: Mandatory subjects: English Irish (prolly not if ur from UK originally, you can get off that) Maths +1 foreign language (French,Spanish, German etc) I think you can get away with not having a foreign language but it limits your options a lot. You can go higher or lower level (aka honours, or pass) in any of these, and any other subjects but basically nobody goes lower in anything else if you want to get into uni aka college. Then you have stuff like Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Geography/History/Accountancy/Buisness these are the main ones I think. Some things like Ag. Science and Applied maths are harder to fight teachers for. 90-100% = A1 = 100 points 85-90% = A2 = 90 points 80-85% = B1 = 85 points B2 = 80 B3 = 75 C1 = 70 etc down to D3 at 40% Maximum points is 600. Generally you'll have 6 or 7 higher level subjects. Of course if you picked higher maths, english, irish ,french, you won't need to do a lot of lower level subjects. Lower level A1 gives you 60 points and it works down to 5 or 0 for a D3. Basically anything over 500 is exceptional but you'd want to be around 400 for most courses. The courses that require highest points are around 560 I think. If you want to be a doctor there is a separate logic/problem solving type test and you combine points for it. It's based on supply/demand, if 10 slots are available and 10 people got 600 the cutoff would be 600, but that doesn't happen. You can usually make rough predictions based on what it was last year. Most courses are based on textbooks which cover all of the material. Past exam papers and marking schemes are available at examinations.ie. Not sure what you wanted to know but I hope this covers everything and isn't too confusing. Exactly what I needed :D Foreign language would be my only issue, as I am trying to learn korean currently, as I have gap year until I start back to at school, but I have never studied one at a high level, I guess if I hda to choose it would be German. Thank you very much sir, now I need to get my hands on these books :D | ||
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barth
Ireland1272 Posts
On May 05 2011 08:55 Sgany wrote: Exactly what I needed :D Foreign language would be my only issue, as I am trying to learn korean currently, as I have gap year until I start back to at school, but I have never studied one at a high level, I guess if I hda to choose it would be German. Thank you very much sir, now I need to get my hands on these books :D Keep in mind language choices are fairly limited: Arabic French German Irish Italian Japanese Russian Hebrew Spanish Latin Ancient Greek There is quite a lot more, but for others it needs to be your first language, so if you're from UK you will be limited to the subjects above, Korean is out unfortunately. Every subject has a syllabus which dictates the whole structure of the course, you can google some pdfs if you want. Also as Slayer mentioned exam papers from previous years are probably the best study tool once you're familiar with the course, as exams for most subjects have a fairly repetitive structure. | ||
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Vanyd
Ireland19 Posts
http://www.examinations.ie/ This has all the Exam papers, and also should have the marking schemes to them as well, if you want to get familiar with subjects you have to take and look at stuff you will be doing for other subejcts that you are thinking of taking | ||
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Sgany
United Kingdom790 Posts
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Cpt.beefy
Ireland799 Posts
that can help point the way too starcraft.ie Its were most of the sign-ups and knowing other players is found. Just to let people know. | ||
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Vanyd
Ireland19 Posts
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Turenne
331 Posts
On May 05 2011 05:18 MGHova wrote: I'll be going to Limerick, also my friend is going to cork, but he doesn't play sc2 Make sure you get a place in O'Malley Park, many consider it the 'Riveria' of Limerick City. Also Knocknaheeny is a charming little spot down in Cork City. BTW, take in a few Gaelic Hurling matches when you are over here, its about the only worthwhile Irish thing left in this country. | ||
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Vanyd
Ireland19 Posts
On May 05 2011 09:34 Cpt.beefy wrote: Theres a good thread on http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056243014 that can help point the way too starcraft.ie Its were most of the sign-ups and knowing other players is found. Just to let people know. Thats me organising the league. A lot more will come from this, this is just a starting point which will soon follow into www.starcraft.ie which will hopfully boost more Irish Starcraft 2 players. I am always open for tips and opinions to improve so give me a shout on here/boards/IRC/bnet | ||
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Turenne
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Sgany
United Kingdom790 Posts
On May 05 2011 09:35 Vanyd wrote: Best of luck dude in Ireland, I found studying for the leaving cert really is down to the pupil and the teachers help very little, its just how focused you are. Also when applying for colleges, really make sure you know the CAO system inside and out. I plan to go to the UK for university since I am still a UK citizen, or perhaps I may try my luck at going to Korea. I plan to get the highest level in every subject, so I can go to the best possible univeristy | ||
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Sullivision
Ireland1 Post
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Coolbeans
Ireland162 Posts
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Vanyd
Ireland19 Posts
On May 05 2011 09:58 Sullivision wrote: I was curious about this myself, was not sure on the rules etc regarding the starcraft.ie guys and the league. i went to the boards and it seemed like it had been idle for a bit so was not sure if it was in transition. The boards league has turned idle for quite a while, I started up the starcraft.ie league which is certinly not idle. I try and update as much as possable and have given the players all information regarding there group/games to be played with dates. | ||
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Wtfux
Northern Ireland163 Posts
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Coolbeans
Ireland162 Posts
On May 05 2011 17:36 Vanyd wrote: The boards league has turned idle for quite a while, I started up the starcraft.ie league which is certinly not idle. I try and update as much as possable and have given the players all information regarding there group/games to be played with dates. Could you give me a link for the starcraft.ie league? when will a new one be starting that new players can join? | ||
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Vanyd
Ireland19 Posts
On May 05 2011 17:45 Coolbeans wrote: Could you give me a link for the starcraft.ie league? when will a new one be starting that new players can join? The current league has started now, the new one will be starting 2-3 weeks after the first one is finished. The current league is scheduled to end roughly around the second week of June http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056254135 There is a link to the league. I will be organising more throughout the year so keep in touch and keep an eye out for the website which will hopfully be launching soon | ||
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Coolbeans
Ireland162 Posts
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deconduo
Ireland4122 Posts
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056246265 | ||
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Mordlikeafox
Ireland43 Posts
On May 05 2011 17:45 Wtfux wrote: Will starcraft.ie allow Northern Irish players as well? most likely you'll have to swear loyalty to the pope as part of the sign up process | ||
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MGHova
Canada274 Posts
I'm assuming everyone here has a EU account. I'm planning on getting one once I move. I'll be sure to add you guys when I get it. Does anyone know how the latency is between Ireland and NA? On May 05 2011 09:37 Turenne wrote: Make sure you get a place in O'Malley Park, many consider it the 'Riveria' of Limerick City. Also Knocknaheeny is a charming little spot down in Cork City. BTW, take in a few Gaelic Hurling matches when you are over here, its about the only worthwhile Irish thing left in this country. Oh I'm planning on seeing at least a few Hurling matches, As a Canadian I was upset that there's no Curling in Ireland, or at least in the Limerick area. LoLI'm planning on staying in residence for at least the first year, but I'll remember O'Malley Park for future years. | ||
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Not_A_Notion
Ireland441 Posts
On May 05 2011 23:05 MGHova wrote: but I'll remember O'Malley Park for future years. Don't. He's just messing with you, O'Malley park is pretty socially deprived to put it euphemistically, as is Knocknaheeney. But in fairness limerick is nice enough, same as any city it has it's sh*t spots to be avoided but the rest of the city is nice, both from what I've been told and what little experience i have of the place. EDIT* Lol, I've the 4th highest post count on this thread, behind the serious players. All thanks to a mispent post-grad^^ | ||
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sHokBeasT
Ireland4 Posts
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Turenne
331 Posts
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paddyz
Ireland628 Posts
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Turenne
331 Posts
On May 06 2011 12:04 paddyz wrote: Its great to know there are so many irish ppl on TL. @MGHova: U leaving ice hockey for hurling?.....don't think i could ever do that. ...a Paddy playing Ice Hockey? | ||
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Ojahh
Ireland728 Posts
anyone remember the shit storm that broke loose when we had 3 inches of snow for almost a week nothing was fucking working... | ||
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Mordlikeafox
Ireland43 Posts
On May 06 2011 21:40 Ojahh wrote: anyone remember the shit storm that broke loose when we had 3 inches of snow for almost a week nothing was fucking working...best winter ever | ||
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Atom Cannister
Germany380 Posts
On May 06 2011 04:07 Not_A_Notion wrote: EDIT* Lol, I've the 4th highest post count on this thread, behind the serious players. All thanks to a mispent post-grad^^ You may have a higher post count that me but I've been registered a month longer. Even still I feel I've misspent too large an amount of my post-grad here...  | ||
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Ojahh
Ireland728 Posts
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features
Ireland160 Posts
Im from Tyrone myself, if anyone feels like adding someone a little closer to home than Finland give me an add! Username: features Code: 523 | ||
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ODKStevez
Ireland1225 Posts
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PacWac
Northern Ireland94 Posts
On May 05 2011 05:30 mcclurg wrote: Yes there is! We have organised a few tournaments through boards.ie and in Queen's University Belfast, we've just started our own team which competes in the UKUTL. We also run the occasional LAN get-together at my place. Whereabouts are you moving to in Ireland? There are tournaments in Queen's? I know 5 people who'd love to compete. All living in Belfast. ^^ | ||
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pStar
996 Posts
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PacWac
Northern Ireland94 Posts
Anything happening in Ireland any time soon? | ||
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IRL_Sinister
Ireland621 Posts
Anyway, PacWac, there's a massive LAN coming up soon (May 28th) in the XGC Gaming Centre in Dublin. Last time, we managed to get 40 people and there's a much larger turn up expected this time due to the massive success of the last one. You should join us all on IRC - #starcraft.ie @ Quakenet. Also, here are the relevant threads with regards to the LAN. You still got time to sign up - it's only a 10er and I was at the last one. I can recommend it 100% and it was one of the best €10 I spent all year. May 28th Irish LAN signup Thread (contains all the relevant info) Original Thread containing all the discussion. There's actually a much larger Irish community that the one present on TL. I know there are many more like me that dislike TL and so remain relatively unknown ^^ | ||
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CallmeMuppet
Ireland176 Posts
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PacWac
Northern Ireland94 Posts
On May 18 2011 20:29 IRL_Sinister wrote: Been avoiding registering an account here for months but.... Anyway, PacWac, there's a massive LAN coming up soon (May 28th) in the XGC Gaming Centre in Dublin. Last time, we managed to get 40 people and there's a much larger turn up expected this time due to the massive success of the last one. You should join us all on IRC - #starcraft.ie @ Quakenet. Also, here are the relevant threads with regards to the LAN. You still got time to sign up - it's only a 10er and I was at the last one. I can recommend it 100% and it was one of the best €10 I spent all year. May 28th Irish LAN signup Thread (contains all the relevant info) Original Thread containing all the discussion. There's actually a much larger Irish community that the one present on TL. I know there are many more like me that dislike TL and so remain relatively unknown ^^ This is sweet. My friends and I don't have exams around this date. In the information, it asks about being over 18. Is this a necessary requirement? All of us are seventeen. : ( | ||
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IRL_Sinister
Ireland621 Posts
The reason for wanting to know if people were 18 is that the gaming center is directly behind a pub (think semi-detached house!) and they are going for beers beforehand (not too many, though!) and so were encouraging any of the others who are eligible to come along and join them. You're free to come and go throughout the night as well, but you must pay the fee regardless. There is no age requirement other than acting like an adult in a fun atmosphere.EDIT: On May 18 2011 20:45 CallmeMuppet wrote: The announcement is a little too late, can't get free days for that. =/ http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=219292¤tpage=3#44 It was mentioned a couple of weeks ago in this thread. | ||
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CallmeMuppet
Ireland176 Posts
Have fun anyway! | ||
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PacWac
Northern Ireland94 Posts
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IRL_Sinister
Ireland621 Posts
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RoyalMarine
5 Posts
The SC2 Lan is booked and ready for the 28th May 2011. Venue: XGC gaming center on liffey street in Dublin City. duration: 10pm to 10am. Fee: 10 euro for the night. you can either use a computer that is there, OR bring your own PC/Laptop If you need any other details, please see the thread on boards.ie http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056270197 we need to get a number count ASAP so if your thinking of going, sign up now to ensure a place. There will be a prize pool available on the night for the winner of the 1v1 tournament, and a smaller prize for runner up. regards, RoyalMarine. | ||
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Elbonbunny
Ireland60 Posts
On May 18 2011 20:45 CallmeMuppet wrote: The announcement is a little too late, can't get free days for that. =/ same | ||
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FeeL_ThE_RusH
Ireland227 Posts
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RoyalMarine
5 Posts
Its 1 week from today, so if your interested in going but havn't yet signed up, please head over to http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056270197 and post up your details. 12 hours gaming, 10 euro! excellent price, very comfortable gaming center, and amazing laugh to be had! regards, RM. | ||
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IRL_Sinister
Ireland621 Posts
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056283630 | ||
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MBC
Northern Ireland7 Posts
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CallmeMuppet
Ireland176 Posts
looking for an irish practise partner (If he/she lives near Cork / Middelton it'd be a plus) Don't care about the race so I'd prefer random. Skill Level should be arround platin, I'm Diamond but haven't played for ages, so that should fit fine. Important is that he/she has time after 10pm cause I'm working in late shift. A pm would be appreciated if you're interested. | ||
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Atom Cannister
Germany380 Posts
On June 08 2011 08:56 CallmeMuppet wrote: Cheers lads, looking for an irish practise partner (If he/she lives near Cork / Middelton it'd be a plus) Don't care about the race so I'd prefer random. Skill Level should be arround platin, I'm Diamond but haven't played for ages, so that should fit fine. Important is that he/she has time after 10pm cause I'm working in late shift. A pm would be appreciated if you're interested. Lets play!!!! :D | ||
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CluEleSs_UK
United Kingdom583 Posts
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Crue
Australia47 Posts
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Turenne
331 Posts
On June 08 2011 08:56 CallmeMuppet wrote: Cheers lads, looking for an irish practise partner (If he/she lives near Cork / Middelton it'd be a plus) Don't care about the race so I'd prefer random. Skill Level should be arround platin, I'm Diamond but haven't played for ages, so that should fit fine. Important is that he/she has time after 10pm cause I'm working in late shift. A pm would be appreciated if you're interested. lol small world. Feanor 980 if you want to practice. | ||
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CallmeMuppet
Ireland176 Posts
You are added! | ||
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RoyalMarine
5 Posts
were running another lan event on the 2nd July. full details are available here. http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056300564 currently, we have 16 signups, since thursday. Were expecting numbers around 35-40 this time. hope to see ye there! regards, rm. | ||
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Detri
United Kingdom683 Posts
On May 05 2011 04:40 Elbonbunny wrote: F the uk, a team need to be form to take down those black and tans Keep that shit off the forum moron. | ||
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Detri
United Kingdom683 Posts
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Elsid
Ireland318 Posts
I honestly thought I was one of about 5 | ||
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Detri
United Kingdom683 Posts
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IRL_Sinister
Ireland621 Posts
3rd LAN coming up next weekend. http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056300564 EDIT: Just realised it's 00:21 in Ireland - -; | ||
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UnholyGregor
111 Posts
ireland's starcraft 2 community is pretty shit tbh, id say theres about a dozen people in the country in master league..... but yeah, at elast the lans this weeks, the highlight of irish starcraft, should be a good laugh | ||
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Nuxy
4 Posts
anyone need a practice parnter hit me up | ||
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Razakel
Ireland466 Posts
On July 08 2011 01:44 Nuxy wrote: i didnt know ireland had a sc2 community! i love to play im only high plat league player atm.. Same but I'm only gold, until now I have had no time to play and now that I have time I have no motivation. Have 11 wins and 4 losses and just can't be arsed, will give it another go when season 3 starts. Anyway feel free to add me, just a lowly Waterford man. Razakel.682 P.S. Sinister I have a vague memory of your name from somewhere, do you play CSS or TF2? | ||
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IRL_Sinister
Ireland621 Posts
@ Razakel: I played WC3 before I made the switch to SC2 | ||
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CallmeMuppet
Ireland176 Posts
You are very welcome anytime to join us. | ||
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Razakel
Ireland466 Posts
On July 08 2011 20:30 IRL_Sinister wrote: At the guys above. Get on IRC! #starcraft.ie Loads of people there to get in contact with from Bronze to Masters. @ Razakel: I played WC3 before I made the switch to SC2 I must be thinking of one of someone else then, would be way too much of a coincidence :D. Will come on tomorrow/later when my net decides to stop having such a funny sense of humour. I came on earlier and was typing "hey" and my net crashed for an hour. Looking forward to talking to some Irish SC2 players! | ||
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WombaT
Northern Ireland25470 Posts
We've got a few of us playing full-time next year and would be interested in networking with our our Southern brethren. Give us a buzz if you fancy it, I'm pretty busy over in Finland atm so it's best you drop Clueless a bell | ||
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barth
Ireland1272 Posts
Are you in Limerick yet MGHova? We'll have to go for a pint (and everyone else available!). | ||
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IRL_Sinister
Ireland621 Posts
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1379 at boards. | ||
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CsBiggles
Ireland16 Posts
Out of curiosity, are there actually many of us inside in UL that play regularly? I've been pretty stuck for practice partners and such, could be a pretty fun way to improve my game. Super Ninja Stealth Edit: While the city is fairly rough, the actual UL campus is arguably the best in the country. | ||
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n00bgaming
Ireland240 Posts
Uniting Irish Gamers. (Based in Cork). | ||
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