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Damian

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Dublin

Ireland

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: service tech/repair
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Dublin Ireland
How many years have you been in the industry?: 6 years
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?: yes
About Me:: 115% Techie Geek. No more necessary. Have the dream job for a techie - playing with gadgets & R&D - anything from machines (all brands) to cleaning products (favourite brand Urnex). Tech trainer for Bewleys. Certified national barista judge, certified brewmaster. Committee member of SCAE Irish Chapter.
About My Company:: Bewleys - number 1 coffee roaster, machine & service supplier.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: The people in it. The machines.
Website:: http://www.bewleys.ie

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Sé Gorman

ours is on January 15th, and I don't know yet if I have anyone ready for it..
Time we were getting the act together.

Who's showing well down your end of the country?

Oct 29, 2008
Chris Miller

Using Matthew Algie. Funny, your doing work there. I've tried to get out there to see what exactly they do and why does our milk change it's frothing properties! They never seem to get back to me though.

Oct 29, 2008
Jen

cool cheers for forwarding the info :) and knowing your on the panel of judges will only make me worse haha, I was making coffee for one of our reps the first time I met him, and i was shaking with nerves I nearly dropped the latte! Feck it i need to get over it I'm gonna enter woohoo! can ya just enter the actual IBC straight away or is there a qualifier first or something?

Oct 29, 2008
James Hoffmann

Never did work out what the problem was - the guys who restored it came in to sort it out. It looks like something was loose but I wasn't around to poke my nose into it to see what was what.

Thanks again for your help!

Nov 1, 2008
Chris Miller

I like them but did have a few ups and downs with some of the blends we tried. I'm open to coming up to bewleys to sample some wares! Could do with getting some fresh ideas too.

Nov 2, 2008
Laura Perry

Hi!
Hey it's neat that you're in tech repair. We're working on some interesting things at my shop currently (ever have line pressure at 8 bar!?!). Yikes. We're having fun with it, installing a pressure reducing valve (that helps a great deal). Have any crazy repair stories?
Cheers From Ottawa, Canada
-Laura

Nov 4, 2008
Laura Perry

haha ya it's without a doubt a freakazoid situation. I'd love to see the pics of the CMA, sounds like a cool project. Afraid the closest I've been to Ireland is witnessing Mr. WBC himself at the Canadian nationals. Lovely guy!

Nov 4, 2008
Demian Luper

Cheers! Demians, Damians, Damions, Damianos, and Damjans unite!

Just read about Bewley's increased fairtrade commitment. SOPPEXCCA is an amazing organization and Fatima Ismael is a badass. Glad to see you're working with them.

Nov 10, 2008
Sylvia Gutiérrez

Hi Damian!
So you work in Bewleys.... I was able to attend to a lecture from Mr. Paul O'Toole in Moscow this year, very interesting! Thank you for adding me.

Nov 10, 2008
Mike Spence

Thanks for the add! Welcome from Washington USA

Nov 11, 2008
Mike Spence

Very similar weather here in the northwest states. Cold, rainy and drab!

Nov 11, 2008
Jonathan wesley White

Ahoy Damiano!
welcome to tats n' coffee!
cheers!

Nov 18, 2008
Heather

Hi- I know this is random but I'll be in Dublin in a few weeks and I'd like to check out the coffee scene while I am there. Have any reccomendations for me?

Nov 21, 2008
darleen scherer

greetings, damiano, from freezing NYC!

Nov 22, 2008
Heather

My boyfriend and I are coming Dec 30-Jan 5. We will only be in Dublin until Jan 2 though before we head to Shannon. We are definitely open to suggestions for New Years night as well as great places that we cannot miss! All are much apprecitated! :)

Nov 22, 2008
Claire Matheson-Jones

Top of the morning to ya Damiano. Always great to meet another geek! My secret dream has always been to work in engineering. Watch this space...you may be getting a heap of random questions from me in the future! What are your machines of choice? xx

Nov 22, 2008
graeme finegan

Well Damo Whats the crack? Thanks for the Ad!

Nov 23, 2008
Rob Dunne

hey Damiano,
Was it you I was emailing with regards to the Barista event?

Nov 24, 2008
Rob Dunne

I've thought about winning if thats what you mean haha i kid, yeah I've been thinking about it a fair bit. I need to lock down a job, got a trail on thurs for job so fingers crossed. I might meet you in order to ask some question about what required, especially with regards to espresso use.

Nov 25, 2008
clare

Hey Damiano.good to hear that you were in Kampala.in fact Rwenzori coffees is near my work place i know some guys from there so the next time you are around you are welcome to come and taste some coffee.
cheers.

Dec 9, 2008
Heather

Thanks for the great advice! We will definitetly make time for Bewley's. Yes, unfortunately we only have 5 days in Ireland. We'd stay longer if we could. I think after Dublin we head out to Sligo and Mayo for 2 days or so. Any good cafe's out there?

Should kick around the Temple Bar area on New Years Eve. Will you be in that area as well? Hahah! Would be strange if we ran into eachother. :) !

Dec 9, 2008
Steve MacDowall

Hello Damiano, greetings from Canada - Steve

Dec 12, 2008
Steve MacDowall

Thanks for adding me - It has been raining for the past few days - now for the next two at least they say we will have sun. - Have a grand weekend - Steve

Dec 13, 2008
Steve MacDowall

I will be making my first call at 5:30am in a few moments to a person in France - and yes it is black as my coffee outside at the moment. - Steve

Dec 13, 2008
Scott Bruggman

Hi Damaino,
Greetings from Colorado! Thanks for adding me, I look forward to keeping up with you via your page.

Dec 16, 2008
Debra

Greetings Damiamo from Florida! Thank you for adding me!

Dec 16, 2008
lindsaytron

hello from maryland!
your comics on your page made me smile
XD

Dec 16, 2008
lindsaytron

i've just started making messenger bags out of coffee bags,
i like to sew, and people like having accessories, especially ones featuring things they like i.e. coffee, and everyone's all about recycling right now, so that's even better!
i'm on a hunt for more bags, if you happen to know where i can get any...

...and i didn't even see there was a face in there!!! woah!

Dec 16, 2008
Debra

Ah, It is actually very sunny (have to wear shades) and warm. 78 degrees Farenheit. Try to stay dry and warm.

Dec 16, 2008
lindsaytron

if shipping isn't outrageous, i'll pay to have them shipped here.
i hate to see them thrown out!

Dec 16, 2008
Steve MacDowall

it has been snowing all day here in Moncton - I could go for a very hot mug of coffee right now - Steve

Dec 17, 2008
Steve MacDowall

I must find a way to send you a few snowball.

Dec 17, 2008
Alexa Baehr

Ireland, wow! Quite a distance form Seattle.. Greetings and hello =)

Dec 17, 2008
Philippe HIGY

Ho ok i've just read your profile!!! Its sad i didn't met you during the 4 months i've been in bewley's...I really miss this place and the baristas are crazy good in this coffee shop-restaurant bar-deli etc...I learned everything in bewleys and i will remember this experience ! I left bewleys because a company offers me a really better opportunity but i miss the atmosphere in this place !

Dec 18, 2008
Rob Dunne

hey Damiano, question with regards to submitting the form? there's no address to whom the cheque and form needs to be posted to.

Dec 23, 2008
liz

Wishing you the same! its been really fun we got DUMPED on 49-60 inches (depending on where you are) in the last four days

Dec 24, 2008
Steve MacDowall

we are off tt Toronto, Ontario in the morning, I hope I can sleep. . .

Dec 24, 2008
shei

Your welcome!welcome to bx..Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Dec 25, 2008
daria d

thank you for a very nice greeting!

Dec 26, 2008
Gwen

Hi!

Dec 29, 2008
elvin

hey yeah, greetings right back to ya. One of these days I hope to make to your part of the world.

Dec 30, 2008
Mo Hautala

Greetings to you as well! =]

Jan 1, 2009
graeme finegan

well Damian, just got your message and tried to call ya!is it too late to enter?

Jan 5, 2009
Chris Greenfield

Thanks for the warm welcome.

Jan 13, 2009
Ger

Wow! Didin't think there were any of us here! Maybe I'll see you at the IBC in a few weeks?

Jan 14, 2009
Jen

hey damo, not going to compete this year, i've taken a break from the cafe and had a few things goin on over christmas so it was kinda at the back of my mind!! I think I'm still going thou, chris was onto me to maybe help him out with all his set up and stuff so I'll prob see you there anyway!

Jan 14, 2009
Steve MacDowall

Hello Damian, Thanks for the greetings, Had a great time in Toronto but came down with a cold, then it just got worse - I went to the Doc the other day only to find out I have Bronchitis but the antibiotics are working now. So I've been a little out of it. - It will be interesting to see what 2009 will bring us. take care - Steve

Jan 15, 2009
Steve MacDowall

Hi Damian, wow it's time for a coffee! By the way: the weather: -24°C (-11° Fahrenheit) this morning in Moncton but it is going up to -19°C (-2° Fahrenheit), with lots of sun and a little cloud. -- have a great weekend - Steve

Jan 17, 2009
Jackie Malone

Where you taking me for coffee!

Jan 23, 2009
Steve MacDowall

Hello Damian, I'm doing well but it turned cold today -26°C but we had blue sky and lots of sun. I'm very busy at the moment and trying to do a few extra things also. I hope this note finds you in good health and happy. I talked to a friend today who was in Toronto the same time I was - he got down to the Green Beanery but I missed it. He pick up 20 pounds of green beans, this is just for his home. Oh well we can't do everything. take care - Steve

Jan 26, 2009