Comments on: Alright on the night – 2009 Blog Awards run through

By: Elf in Amsterdam

Elf in Amsterdam — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:27:51 +0000

[...] cocktails loved the schwag loved the videos loved the sausages loved the twister-castle loved the ceremony loved the awards loved the grandparents loved the presenter loved the genius behind it all loved [...]

By: Bloscars ‘09 « Elf in Amsterdam

Bloscars ‘09 « Elf in Amsterdam — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 23:24:08 +0000

By: Sniffle&Cry

Sniffle&Cry — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:07:26 +0000

Late now I know, but what Sam said.

By: Ann Donnelly

Ann Donnelly — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 10:25:06 +0000

What I loved about the Irish Blog Awards ‘09:
- It was in Cork, so a good chance for me to make my debut
- Great venue: plenty of parking, interesting decor, good facilities (wished I could’ve stayed over for the after party and morning after experience)
- Even though there was a ‘panic’ about how many could attend and who would get seats, there was room for all.
- The finger foods were great (I hadn’t eaten since breakfast, so this was particularly important) as was the open bar before the ceremony.
- The ceremony was laid back but still organised and very entertaining. With excellent sound and videos.
- @rickoshea is leg
- It highlights the fact that there is a number of interesting well written and creatively designed Irish blogs on a wide variety of topics. I hadn’t actually visited most of the final nominees sites, but definitely will check them out now. It’s also inspired me to do more with my own blogs!
- The Irish blogging community is so diverse; full of really great people who are (with only a few exceptions, you know who you are) very interesting, friendly and generous with their time for newbies — and just great craic!! (I say this as someone who has become fed up with most organisations I’ve been involved with because the opposite is usually the case!) I don’t know whether this is because Damien is leading in this way or that he is just a reflection of the community that he is such a big part of.

Thanks Damien!!!

By: problemchildbride

problemchildbride — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 16:36:50 +0000

Have a fabulous time, everyone! Wish I could be there this year

Half my Irish blog pals seem to be competing in the same categories, so to hell in a leather welly with it – good luck to yooz all! I wouldn’t like to be having to do the judging. Having said that, that gimmeaminute is not in the best post category is a travesty. I’m really struggling to know how that could have happened if posts were judged on quality of writing. That was a fine post, well worthy of the shortlist.

At any rate, it’s a great chance for bloggers to get together and cut loose for a night. have fun, yizall!

By: Blog Awards 2009 - Tonight! | gaelick

Blog Awards 2009 - Tonight! | gaelick — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 15:23:24 +0000

[...] have been sold out, but it seems that you may still be able to attend the prize-giving – and the post-awards shenanigans – nonetheless, if you don’t mind standing! [...]

By: Klara McDonnell

Klara McDonnell — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 13:28:46 +0000

yay sounds great

By: John Self

John Self — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 13:03:38 +0000

I’m sorry I can’t make it tonight as it sounds as though it will be a great bash.

Good luck everyone!

By: Advance Apologies « Raptureponies

Advance Apologies « Raptureponies — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:25:11 +0000

[...] Advance Apologies Posted on February 20, 2009 by raptureponies Because this WILL be me tomorrow night: [...]

By: Baltimore Harbour

Baltimore Harbour — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:05:39 +0000

[...] at noon. Everyone’s meeting at The Old Oak on Oliver Plunkett Street. See you there and at the Blog Awards tomorrow [...]