Galway is getting its own Monopoly board
Ever wanted to own Supermacs in Eyre Square? Or maybe you'd prefer a place in Spiddal?
The official launch is taking place in Eyre Square this morning, and the toy company, Hasbro, is taking suggestions from the public for what should feature on the board.
Even better, they're looking for the most "inventive" suggestions.
"It may well be, for example, that Connemara landmarks are included too … or that Dublin features on a ‘fine’ card with players sent there without Passing Go and collecting any money. Everything is up for grabs," a spokesperson told the Irish Mirror.
Oh my - not even the Cork edition got that political.
One enterprising pub owner in Galway has already created his own custom version of the game that Hasbro might want to draw inspiration from.
The Blue Note pub is the owner of Gal-o-poly, put together by designers Lemonade.
In that version, chance cards are renamed "chancer" cards, and include such items as: "Caught doing a nixer – lose three weeks’ dole" and "Wedding Invite, lose €500", according to the Connacht Tribune.
Apparently, there’s also a fine for not having a TV licence.
But seriously - as a Dubliner, if Supermacs isn't purchasable, I'll be very disappointed.
