New Posts For Thread: ....End Of A Era ....https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30741727/end-of-a-eraTodays final meeting at the Curragh brought the curtain down on one of the most wonderful tracks in the world , her dying cries almost brought a tear to these eyes ,yes it was time to bring closure, time has moved on . A fitting day with sunshine aplThanks Observer, yes Leahys brings back memories a bit like the Half Way House for Phoenix Parkhttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30741727/end-of-a-era?post_id=550150243#550150243Thanks Observer, yes Leahys brings back memories a bit like the Half Way House for Phoenix ParkWed, 12 Oct 2016 14:36:48 -0500mrcombustible, It was Leahys bar. Trying to get the old man out of it proved difficult on occasions.https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30741727/end-of-a-era?post_id=550147517#550147517mrcombustible, It was Leahys bar. Trying to get the old man out of it proved difficult on occasions.Wed, 12 Oct 2016 09:40:49 -0500mrcombustible , Galway may well have had that too , first time I sampled that bar on the Curragh was Tambourine's Derby day win , on a scorching hot day . Records as they say are there to be broken , and we Irish love our pub culture . Mind you I washttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30741727/end-of-a-era?post_id=550146189#550146189mrcombustible , Galway may well have had that too , first time I sampled that bar on the Curragh was Tambourine's Derby day win , on a scorching hot day . Records as they say are there to be broken , and we Irish love our pub culture . Mind you I wasWed, 12 Oct 2016 06:00:58 -0500Kelly I thought Galway held the claim of "Longest Bar In Europe"I only remember the Curragh bar from the late 60s. I used to enjoy the pub that was situated at the back of the grandstand(can't remember the name) for post race pints. Lots of 3 cardhttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30741727/end-of-a-era?post_id=550145531#550145531Kelly I thought Galway held the claim of "Longest Bar In Europe"I only remember the Curragh bar from the late 60s. I used to enjoy the pub that was situated at the back of the grandstand(can't remember the name) for post race pints. Lots of 3 cardWed, 12 Oct 2016 01:33:11 -0500Just a small bit cynical for me Mitch,not for a second saying you aren't right.Times have certainly moved on,i am also not saying horse racing isn't in decline.THe fundamental of a horse giving a 100% isn't lost yet,it is a powerful thing and whetherhttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30741727/end-of-a-era?post_id=550144767#550144767Just a small bit cynical for me Mitch,not for a second saying you aren't right.Times have certainly moved on,i am also not saying horse racing isn't in decline.THe fundamental of a horse giving a 100% isn't lost yet,it is a powerful thing and whetherTue, 11 Oct 2016 17:33:29 -0500Bobhttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30741727/end-of-a-era?post_id=550144759#550144759BobTue, 11 Oct 2016 17:33:08 -0500Tempora mutantur,nos et mutamur in illis.https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30741727/end-of-a-era?post_id=550144473#550144473Tempora mutantur,nos et mutamur in illis.Tue, 11 Oct 2016 16:46:06 -0500Way of the world , mitch . Cant see it ever reverting to the mighty craic situation it used to be .https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30741727/end-of-a-era?post_id=550144439#550144439Way of the world , mitch . Cant see it ever reverting to the mighty craic situation it used to be .Tue, 11 Oct 2016 16:39:26 -0500Exchanges and online offers etc have taken the atmosphere out of the betting ring.Big owners and near monopolies have taken away from the spectacle of racing both flat and NH.Add to that the facility of being able to watch all races on tv, the buzz hhttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30741727/end-of-a-era?post_id=550144349#550144349Exchanges and online offers etc have taken the atmosphere out of the betting ring.Big owners and near monopolies have taken away from the spectacle of racing both flat and NH.Add to that the facility of being able to watch all races on tv, the buzz hTue, 11 Oct 2016 16:26:52 -0500I remember the old Curragh , before it started to run the sponsored Derbys etc at the start of the 60's probably . Then it boasted the longest bar in Europe , from about the 2 furlong pole to the winning post approx .The one thing which never changedhttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30741727/end-of-a-era?post_id=550144239#550144239I remember the old Curragh , before it started to run the sponsored Derbys etc at the start of the 60's probably . Then it boasted the longest bar in Europe , from about the 2 furlong pole to the winning post approx .The one thing which never changedTue, 11 Oct 2016 16:08:28 -0500