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In any project like this there are a few key people that make the whole thing happen. There were four of us who met regularly and ate slept and drank the idea. These people were:
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But to say we did it alone, would not only be a blatant lie, but a slap in the face to all those who gave up so much in the belief of the Paddy Mirage and us. So we want to take this time to thank you all for helping us realise a dream.We don't really want to single people out but there was some help that was just above and beyond the call of duty and respect where respect is due. To Sheilagh and Ivan Staunton without whom this project would never have happened. We will never forget what ye did for us. So don't let us!! To Danny McCauley, we had an idea, you had the know how and then some. Words can never describe what you did for us. To Maggie, David, Molly and Kelly Best, you opened up your door for us, made us feel welcome and helped us in every way possible. We only hope we made you feel every bit as welcome in the Paddy Mirage and can open up our homes to you someday. A special mention has to go to David for his ever ready energy and lessons in the way of junk collecting and recycling. -------------------------------------------- To the rest of those mentioned, Thank You for all your help. It would not have been near as much fun without ye. We hope you had fun on this one too and always know that the door is open to each and every one of ye at the Paddy Mirage. Jessica Roth for the idea, support and laughs all the way through. To our families, friends and girlfriends that put up with our obsession and who still are. Fiachna O' Braonain, Liam O' Maonlai, Peter O' Toole, Dave Clarke and Charlie Clay. Guys it was such a pleasure to dance, sing and play by your sides it that wonderful place. Can't wait to do it again. Ralph Connery (It would have been bigger, better, bolder if you had been there) Gary (the one, the only, Dirtbird) Hughes Roy Hennessey (Chef, DJ, shag monster) J Slyde a.k.a. Jeremy Hickey Gill Comerford (Artist, organiser, fire dancer) Jaqui Egan (Artist, DJ and part time crazy bright orange fairy)
Aoife Holahan (In-house alcoholic and Seanachai) Benny (Thanks for all the help thrashing the bar and then cleaning it up) English Michael (the honorary Irishman!) Jen Hall (We miss you. Move back to Ireland) Alan Rohan, Dave (Bacon) Aiken and Eoghan (Hoolie) Holahan (ye master barman and general mad bastards, thanks!!) Dave and Michael Brant (Bet that was one of the most interesting honeymoons possible) Ciaran McGill (To say your larger than life would be an understatement) Edel (Sorry for getting you up so early. Only one of two people who could fire dance so well so early in the morning) American John (Your hard work and great attitude made the whole thing easier) All the people who gifted us alcohol, all those who volunteered behind the bar and those who stripped in front of it Eoin Campbell a.k.a. Jambles (you'll get those magazines back I swear) Mick Hinchelwood (design) Derbhla and Aprile (Dust Devils did you proud) Jules for the audio equipment and all the madness that came with it Jen and Teddy for the Shagasauris, your friendship and making the whole experience that much more insane Ken Galvin for Audio Equipment Renno (North Circular Studios) for Mics
The Coctail Dude (we sure loved those Appletini's) Tool for the ceramic cups (we were blown away) Niall Connery for your advice and time Eamon and Tom Brett (Bar Supplies)
Jimmy Hickey (Our fundraiser in the Village worked so well because you were a part of it) All the DJ's who played at the fundraisers All the musicians who came to our bar and entertained the masses Davy Griffith - our web site host
Naked Piano Person All of the Irish Americans who supported us
Burning Man Rangers & Paramedics! Next time remember…cure Americans with water and Irish with Whiskey! Sassy Lassies, Luscious, Pinkys, Xara and The Temple (What great neighbours ye made) The Party Bus
And last but not least, the Petaluma dump and that big bad ass truck for getting us there and back Thank you for all the gifts given during the week and thanks to everyone we met there for making us feel so welcome and wanting to come back again. Thanks to the magic of mushrooms for making everything seem normal out there and of course to the almighty for sparing the lives of so many Irish desert casualties… |
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