The Boys and the Black Stuff

There is only one word to describe second annual great Guinness Toast, brilliant!

The turnout was fantastic as over 80 Guinness lovers joined toastmaster Joe Patterson to raise their pints in a simultaneous world wide toast. There was a toast every hour on the hour beginning at 9pm and ending with a “guest toast” by Mr. Jack “Tiny” Redden” at 1am. There were numerous prizes given away, with more than 80 winners going home with t-shirts, framed pictures, flags, Guinness and Harp beer glasses, and even a Guinness pocket watch!

And did I mention we had music? The music was continuous throughout the evening as the Bogside Rogues(unplugged) featuring Bob Hurst on accordion and Tim Murphy on guitar kept folks tapping their toes and singing along to traditional Irish songs with an upbeat twist on many old favorites and some new ones too. Many of those in attendance asked the question, “When are these guys coming back?”. All I can say is "Watch this space!"

Pouring the perfect pints this night were bartenders Mark McCarthy and Cary Windisch did a fine job as well, they kept the black stuff flowing and the thirsty crowd satisfied  as four kegs of the Guinness were consumed in four hours.... could be a record.

Article by Joe Patterson.... BRILLIANT!

Photos by Jackie Patterson