Top Tips
to have tremendous fun!
“Go on, go on, go on… you know you want to.”
1. Find a Bed Before You Lose Your Head
Book your accommodation very early in the morning. Even before Pat Mustard gets up. When you arrive on the Island register for your wristbands and get an up-to-date programme before you look for your bed. That way the Blue Nuns can assist you with directions and you won’t make the common mistake of falling off the cliffs.
2. Come to Tedfest with a very open mind.
Like Niamh Connolly, you will find all sorts of lifestyles catered for on Craggy Island. Be prepared for confusion and total chaos and just GO WITH IT.
3. Watch Your Step – It’s Dark Out There
Craggy Island by night is a bit like the very, very dark caves.** Where possible bring high visibility jackets or armbands, and a torch to help you find your way back to your accommodation at night.
4. Get involved
Tedfest is a community of like-minded dysfunctional people. Taking part in the various events will ensure you get value for money and help you to make the most of the weekend. You’ll be able to register your interest with The Blue Nuns in advance.
5. It can be cold
Remember that Tedfest takes part at the end of March and as usual the Craggy Island Examiner predicts an “Unusually cold Winter Ahead”. You will be in costume for the whole weekend of course, but bring your woolly socks and thermal underwear for underneath.
6. Plan ahead
There is only one ATM on the island, in the Spar shop in the village of Kilronan. Bring plenty of cash in case Tom gets there before you to fill out his forms.
7. Get to the Boat Early (and Bring Wine)
Many pilgrims arrive at the ferry port in Rossaveal wih hours to spare and with nothing to do except open up their stash of Jacob’s Creek Chardonnay 1991 but, needless to say, the ensuing boat trip will be tremendous fun.
8. Be Prepared
If you are staying in a hostel or camping, bring some essential supplies – loo roll and pot noodles are a must-have.
9. Know Your Ted Trivia
Make friends with those who you are bigger Father Ted anoraks than even you! The quiz can get tricky and everyone wants to return home with the title.
10. Craggy Island Time is a State of Mind
Finally, remember that everything will run on Craggy Island time. Get rid of your watch when you arrive – like Ted does now he’s in Las Vegas.