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Question: Can you suggest a few pubs in New York that would be showing GAA matches?

Answer: There are a select few Irish pubs in New York that show GAA hurling and football matches. These matches are screened via a subscription channel called Premium Sports. Be sure to call the pub a few days in advance to make sure they are screening the game. Be sure to ask if there is a cover charge! This is normal and expect to pay approx $20.00

Manhattan

McCormacks: 365  3rd Ave at 26th St | Phone: 212-683-0911

Patrick Kavanaghs: 497 3rd Avenue & 34th St | Phone: 212-889-4304

Playwright: 202 W.49th St (Between 7th & B’way) | Phone: 212-262-9229

Kinsale Tavern: 672 3rd Avenue & 95th St |  Phone: 212-348-4370

Queens

Maggie Mae’s (Sunnyside): 41-15 Queens Boulevard,  Sunnyside, NY 11104 |  Phone: 718-433-3067

Cuckoo’s Nest (Sunnyside): 6104 Woodside Avenue, Queens, NY 11377 | Phone: 718-426-5684

The Gaslight (Sunnyside): 43-17, Queens Blvd. Sunnyside, NY 11104 | Phone: 718-729-9900

Enjoy the game!

The VisitNewYork.ie Team

Question: We are a group of four (two couples) heading to New York for five days in mid November and are interested in catching a basketball game in New York. How do we go about getting tickets? Where would you recommend we stay?

Answer: The 2009-2010 NBA Basketball Season has already kicked off its pre-season friendly games with the first official match throw-ins on Tuesday October 27th which is in fact today! The New York Knicks play their home games at Madison Square Garden at 32nd St & 7th Ave right by Penn Station and around the block from Macy’s Department Store.  Tickets for each New York Knicks game can be purchased directly through VisitNewYork.ie. Be sure to check and see if you can pick up some limited e-tickets that are made available. Although tickets are sent by FedEx, we recommend you book your tickets a couple of weeks in advance just to be sure they arrive in the post on time.

As for hotel accommodation we recommend you look at hotels in midtown Manhattan as you will be well connected by Manhattan’s efficient public transport system. There are a number of hotels close to Madison Square Garden. The 2 star Pennsylvania Hotel, the 4 star Affinia Manhattan Hotel Suites as well as the 3 star Holiday Inn Express MSG (Madison Sqaure Garden) are proving popular with people looking to catch a game and do some shopping at Macy’s.

Go Knicks!

The VisitNewYork.ie Team

There are lots of bars in Manhattan that show all of the Munster rugby matches live on pay per view. Be aware that some pubs do charge a cover of $20 but it all depends on the pub and the match.  Here are the contact details of a few bars that show all key sports fixtures especially the Munster matches. These bars are well known to be popular with Munster supporters and plenty of craic to be had.  Best call ahead to check if there is availability as some of them will be packed to the rafters which is a good thing!

• The Red Lion Pub in Greenwich/West Village: 151 Bleecker St at Thompson St, New York   Phone: 212-260-9797
• O’Briens Irish Pub & Grill - Home of the North America Munster Rugby Supporters Club: 134 West 46th St, New York  Phone: 212-391-1516
• The Kinsale Tavern: 1672 3rd Ave btw 93rd & 94th St (Upper East side)  Phone: 212-348-4370
• McCormack’s Pub: 365  3rd Ave at 26th St  Phone: 212-683-0911
• Tonic East: 411 3rd Ave at 29th St   Phone: 212-683-7090

C’mon Munster!

The VisitNewYork.ie Team

The New York Yankees have long been associated with the city and are the pride and joy amongst many a New Yorker.  In fact the form of the Yankees often has a major affect to the overall “mood” of the city.

2009 marks a historic year for the Yankees and for the city itself.  The Yankees will be making the move from their beloved and legendary Yankee Stadium to their new home, the conveniently named new Yankee Stadium which will open its doors publicly on April 3rd 2009.

This is another major coup for the New York City Borough of the Bronx. Although the area may not have had the best of reputations particularly in the South of the Bronx, it has seen an influx of investment and growth over the past 10 years since the announcement of this major construction and the long overdue return to successful form of the Yankees, which  have seen attendances rocket since the 90’s.  The new ball park will be situated across the street, west and north of the original Yankee Stadium.

The New Yankee Stadium is attracting huge interest, not only in New York itself, but right across the States and around the globe.  When the most famous and well known Baseball team on the planet moves home you just know the whole event will be spectacular!…

To celebrate the Opening of the stadium VisitNewYork.ie are offering a special promotion on all New York Hotels booked for the week of the grand opening.

To take advantage of this fantastic offer enter the following promotion code when prompted on the Hotel Booking page:   vNY21nys

Go Yankees!