Proposed Itinerary and Timetable for Bordeaux. All times local
Thursday 13th September 2007
19.00
Emmet Hotel.
Aperitifs, Blazer distribution and Laws and Penalties setting
20.00
Depart
Leave Clon by Coach for Limerick
22.30
Limerick
More Aperitifs, Snack Food, Singing and first rows in local hostelry "The Squire Maguire's
Friday 14th September 2007
00.30
The Sin Bin
Following ejection from The Squire's, entry to Sin Bin hopefully achieved
02.30
Depart
Following humiliating rejection - and ejection once again - Coach to Shannon
03.00
Shannon
Sobering up period with Coffee and snooze
05.00
Aircraft
Attempts to board. Those married will have no problem faking sobriety others may need help.
06.30
Depart
After much hassle plane takes off with most of the party on board.
09.40
Biarritz
Stunning scenery and dazzling sunshine takes minds off ropey landing
10.00
Airport
File claims for lost luggage and scuttle or shuttle to railway station
10.50
Gare
Train to Bordeaux
12.50
Bordeaux At Last
It is now uncertain if sufficient have made it to play the match having lost men at every juncture
13.00
Depart
Commandeer whatever transport presents itself and head for hotel
13.30
Hotel Mériadeck
Check in and treat wounds
14.30
Lobby
First circuit court cases
15.00
Depart by bus
1st salvo of the "softening-up" process by our hosts. Chateau visit with wine-tasting and tapas
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Mystery
What happens now is a bit of a blur
19.00
The Rat Hole
Softening process continues with a "Welcome Aperitif" in their appropriately named clubhouse
20.30
Dinner
The coup de grace! Finish off any survivors - "a typical Bordeaux dinner" in a local restaurant.
23.30
Depart
Directions to red light district in pocket off YE go - I'm off to bed! (Honest Margaret!)
Saturday 15th September 2007
08.30
Petit déjeuner
Look on the bright side - at least no runny eggs!
09.30
Depart
Guided tour of Bordeaux
12.30
More Food
Hosted Luncheon - in case anyone escaped
15.00
The moment of truth
Brave talk over. Let battle commence. Watch the drop out rate as old injuries reappear mysteriously
15.05
Le Bouscat
Match Abandoned?
17.00
Venue TBC
Make up over Aperitifs and Tapas
19.00
Venue TBC
High court sitting and match ticket distribution
21.00
RWC Stadium
Ireland v Georgia
23.00
The Connemara
Finish the day with more "aperitifs"
Sunday 16th September 2007
09.30
Petit déjeuner
Bloody Marys, Croissants and black coffee
11.00
Stroll
A very pleasant head-clearer along the quay of the Garonne
12.30
The Connemara
Supreme court sitting
13.00
Lunch
Venue to be decided
15.00
A stroll of interest
A visit to the World Cup Village
19.00
Dinner
Venue to be decided
21.00
Live dangerously
An unguided pub crawl of the Bordeaux Bordellos
Monday 17th September 2007
08.30
Breakfast
Optional!
9.30
Shopping
Guilt purchases in the magasins, markets and bazaars of Bordeaux
12.00
Check-out
Clear extras and damages with hotel
12.30
Farewell
Adieu au Bordeaux from the Connemara
13.00
Lunch
Probably in The Connemara
13.30
Sentencing
Final sitting of the European Court
14.30
Depart
Hotel to Station and from there to Biarritz and then to Airport
18.20
Lift off
Quick snooze on the flight
19.30
Shannon
Touch Down
20.00
Depart
Hightail it outa there before anyone gets any ideas!
22.30
Clonakilty
Debriefing in Emmet Hotel
Tuesday 18th September 2007
00.30
Homecoming
Welcome from rudely awakened family members
19.30
The Vale
Physio and Training for next trip!