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Post by lou on Apr 6, 2017 9:06:57 GMT -5
By the way, are the girls going too? They're in that photo. Or is it some generic basketball thank you photo? Good question, was thinking the same thing. But then the seniors will not be on the trip, and I think that photo was taken very early in the season |
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Post by lou on Apr 6, 2017 9:54:56 GMT -5
Should we pretend to be Jasper alumni to take advantage? Exclusive of parents, how many HC fans will attend? 20? Every few years the alumni association runs a sightseeing trip there. I believe this was the case under the previous alumni director, but was changed when he retired. As far as I know, there's been one HC alumni trip to Ireland in the last 6-7 years. |
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Post by Tom on Apr 6, 2017 10:56:05 GMT -5
Every few years the alumni association runs a sightseeing trip there. I believe this was the case under the previous alumni director, but was changed when he retired. As far as I know, there's been one HC alumni trip to Ireland in the last 6-7 years. I haven't paid close attention, but the alumni run a trip basically every year. For a while, Ireland was every 2nd or 3rd trip. I would not be surprised if they saturated demand and backed it off in the rotation a bit. Trips were very regular under the the current alumni director (Dyer), however the prior one (McCarthy), even though he was retired, usually went on the Ireland trips and added a lot of personal expertise, so it might have seemed like it was still during his tenure |
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Post by lou on Apr 6, 2017 11:06:49 GMT -5
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Post by hchoops on Apr 6, 2017 12:11:59 GMT -5
Should we pretend to be Jasper alumni to take advantage? Exclusive of parents, how many HC fans will attend? 20? Tough call. Lots of HC people have Irish roots. Every few years the alumni association runs a sightseeing trip there. While there are probably lots who have been to Ireland, I would guess a small fration have been up north. Not sure what fun stuff is in the area other than Giant's Causeway, but you might be surprised at HC people who want to see Northern Ireland Also Of interest in the north: the Antrim coast, Derry city, the Titanic museum in Belfast |
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Post by sader81 on May 27, 2017 15:24:00 GMT -5
Been surfing web trying to make this trip work. Apparently, the tour does not include a trip out of BDL, must use EWR or BOS. I don't want to travel to Boston or Newark, then fly to Dublin, then spent a few hours on a bus to Belfast.
Icelandair may work. Fly out of JFK to Iceland, hour layover, then nonstop to Belfast City airport. Can even layover a day or two in Reykjavik . Went there last April - terrific city! Airline top notch too!
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Post by lou on May 27, 2017 15:43:37 GMT -5
Basketball Hall of Fame Belfast Classic
Aer Lingus is proud to be the official airline for the Basketball Hall of Fame Belfast Classic. We are
pleased to offer special fares to those family and friends traveling to support their Teams.
Travel Period:
Outbound to Ireland November 17 – 30, 2017
Return from Ireland December 3 – 10, 2017
Fares:
John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Dublin roundtrip inclusive of fees and taxes = $469
Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) to Dublin roundtrip inclusive of fees and taxes = $469
Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Dublin roundtrip inclusive of fees and taxes = $479
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Dublin roundtrip inclusive of fees and taxes = $559
Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Dublin roundtrip inclusive of fees and taxes = $469
Terms and conditions:
Travel must be between November 17 and 30, 2017 with all travel completed by December 10, 2017.
Ticket must be purchased by June 30, 2017.
Offer applies to North American originating passengers only.
Valid for new bookings only and must be purchased at time of reservation.
Fares are subject to availability in the economy cabin.
Blackout dates, flight restrictions, and certain terms and conditions may apply.
Cannot be combined with any other offer, discount, or promotion.
Terms and conditions of transatlantic fare purchased applies.
Tickets are nonrefundable
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Post by sader81 on May 27, 2017 21:14:56 GMT -5
Lou - that's what the press release stated. But when I tried to book it, they said no BDL.
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Post by lou on May 27, 2017 22:10:20 GMT -5
Sold out? I found that on the Manhattan site, why no information from HC?
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Post by sader1970 on May 28, 2017 5:40:39 GMT -5
Should be obvious to any Crossporter, because "we are not in the entertainment business."
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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on May 28, 2017 8:30:03 GMT -5
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Post by lou on May 28, 2017 9:24:10 GMT -5
Pretty sure I signed up there but I have heard nothing |
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Post by ncaam on May 28, 2017 10:51:32 GMT -5
The likely reason HC is not promoting a trip is that our trusty sales and marketing team realizes that other than lou and sader81 only a couple others would be interested. HC doesn't travel well. I'll count purple jersies (non-family) at the NCAA baseball regional site.
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Post by hchoops on May 28, 2017 10:57:38 GMT -5
We travelled pretty well to Indy to play Marquette in 03
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Post by lou on May 28, 2017 10:59:26 GMT -5
We'll see ADNP in a few weeks, hopefully can get some details then
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Post by sader81 on May 31, 2017 19:11:22 GMT -5
Booked my flight today out of BDL to DUB; arriving on 11-30 on Aer Lingus. Kind of confusing putting this together - Aer Lingus only deals with flights - Chaka travel does the tour and hotel, as per link by ACTP. Called Chaka in NIre, and was told that a travel agent in the states will be utilized to put the rest together. Hotel is near the action in Belfast, and close to the arena. May just book the hotel on a hotel web site and get tix on my own. Need to get travel to DUB to Belfast and return on my own, but was told by Chaka that is no problem.
Think it will all work out, but I think it was a logistical nightmare for the travel agent, as people coming from BOS, NYC, PHL, and DC with different itineraries, and not a lot of fans.
Looking forward to it, despite the aggrevation!
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Post by hchoops on May 31, 2017 19:34:44 GMT -5
Make sure you take the time to see the Titanic Museum in Belfast.
If you have a chance in Dublin, see Kilmainham Gaol--very powerful, esp if you know Irish history in 1916.
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Post by Chu Chu on Jun 2, 2017 13:42:29 GMT -5
There is excellent train service between Dublin and Belfast. Easy,and fast! Very nice. Beats driving on the wrong side of the road.
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Jun 3, 2017 4:28:04 GMT -5
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Post by rgs318 on Jun 15, 2017 16:23:23 GMT -5
HC Plays Manhattan on 12/1 and either LaSale or Towson on 12/2. After attending our 50th Reunion, my wife surprised me with a birthday gift of a week in Dublin and Belfast. The price was out reasonable and the details are now available on the HC website.
[Join Holy Cross student-athletes, coaches and staff for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Affordable travel packages are currently available through Cara Group Travel, with prices starting at $635 per person. In addition, exclusive round-trip air fares offer incredible value beginning at just $469 per person. To make sure you don't miss out on these offers, be sure to book by Friday, June 30. (Prices are subject to change after that date.)]
It looks like it can be an amazing trip. Anyone else planning to join us?
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Jun 15, 2017 18:17:34 GMT -5
I think the wife-of-the-year competition has a new leader....
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Jun 15, 2017 19:33:32 GMT -5
I have met Mrs. RGS, and she is a wonderful lady........and a most thoughtful one! We'll expect in depth daily reports, Rob.  |
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Post by rgs318 on Jun 16, 2017 8:48:25 GMT -5
We happened to get into an elevator at the reunion and were joined in the Hogan Center by Jehyve Floyd and Patrick Benzan. My wife asked JF if he was on the basketball team and he smiled and said yes. Patrick then said, "I'm on the team too." Her "diplomatic" reply? "You're kidding, aren't you?" I said both of them played varsity ball for HC and that she would see a lot of them in the coming year. (I hope that covered a bit of her "slip up.")  Now she will get to see them in person! |
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Jun 17, 2017 15:32:10 GMT -5
From a letter Fr. B. sent while on his present travels in Spain, he indicated he will be at the tournament.
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Post by sader1970 on Jun 17, 2017 18:22:14 GMT -5
OK, Phreek, if you got Fr. B's letter, you are at least a member of the PC. But fess up, without identifying yourself, is your name carved on the Cornerstone Society "monument?"  |
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