BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: kendall
Date: 30 Apr 11 - 09:04 AM

I figure from Dublin to Dingle, then to Athenry and back to Dublin will provide a lot of scenery. I wish we had scheduled more time, but, alas, we didn't.

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: Silas
Date: 30 Apr 11 - 04:15 AM

If you are going to Dingle, then you MUST go on to Slea Head, that is where the best bits of scenery are in all Ireland.

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: michaelr
Date: 29 Apr 11 - 08:54 PM

Be sure to take a loop around Dingle Peninsula, Kendall. And since you fancy your driving skills, consider the Conor Pass. It's just north of town, and the views are spectacular.

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: kendall
Date: 29 Apr 11 - 08:20 PM

I'll match my driving skills with anyone I know.

Anyway, we will be going to Dingle.It's the main reason I want to go to Ireland.

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: DougR
Date: 28 Apr 11 - 07:52 PM

"Single malt in coffee." Hmm, doesn't sound half bad!

Yes, Kendall, we have considered touring Ireland by bus (not train though)but only Northern Ireland. We were fortunate to see a lot of the Republic prior to my reaching the age of 75 (which I now consider to be quite young).

DougR

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: kendall
Date: 28 Apr 11 - 07:52 PM

More often than not I also use' in place of ice, a bit of water. Now don't try to tell me that's gauche'.

Hell, my brother drinks Black Velvet with Diet Pepsi! He also watches Fox Noise.

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: jacqui.c
Date: 28 Apr 11 - 10:36 AM

Sorry lads - he's an American, albeit from Maine. They do have some funny ideas over here! At least he doesn't put single malt in coffee.......

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: Dave Hanson
Date: 28 Apr 11 - 09:16 AM

The only acceptable thing to put in a single malt is...........another one.

Dave H

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: Silas
Date: 28 Apr 11 - 09:06 AM

Kendall please!

YOU DON'T DRINK SINGLE MALTS WITH ICE!
It's simply not done old chap.

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: GUEST,kendall
Date: 28 Apr 11 - 08:59 AM

I don't drink fizzy lager at all. If I drink beer it is Guinness or sometimes Newcastle Brown.(Ice cold)

My main drink is single malt; either Glen Livet or Glen Fiddich on the rocks.

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: Silas
Date: 28 Apr 11 - 05:13 AM

"I would have a hard time drinking beer at room temperature."

That is because you don't drink beer over there, just fizzy lager.
A good pint of english beer is unbeatable - looking forward to half a gallon of Abbots Ale tonight myself!

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: Stu
Date: 28 Apr 11 - 04:40 AM

Ah, but one sip of that Dublin Guinness and you will be a convert . . . Mulligan's serves a very good pint and is a brilliant pub.

If you're a fan of the beer, The Porterhouse is worth a trip just for their Oyster Stout.

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: kendall
Date: 27 Apr 11 - 07:56 PM

I would have a hard time drinking beer at room temperature.

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: Diva
Date: 27 Apr 11 - 02:30 PM

Re singing on Dingle beach......I always wanted to sing Lord Gregory at Capaquin.......only to be told it was the site of a chicken factory.....

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: Diva
Date: 27 Apr 11 - 02:09 PM

I'll second what Fergie said about the Goillin.....the singing is mighty!

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: Diva
Date: 27 Apr 11 - 02:09 PM

I'll second what Fergie said about the Goillin.....the singing is mighty!

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: jacqui.c
Date: 27 Apr 11 - 01:56 PM

Got to make sure that Kendall gets to taste proper Guinness. The stuff you get in the UK isn't a patch on the Irish brew - hope that hasn't changed any. Now, the problem will be to get Kendall to drink it at room temperature, not ice cold!

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: kendall
Date: 27 Apr 11 - 01:32 PM

I'm only interested in places that have live traditional Irish music. I can hear noise anywhere.

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: kendall
Date: 27 Apr 11 - 07:24 AM

Excellent suggestion, thanks. I love French cuisine.And, the book of kells has always interested me.

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: Stu
Date: 27 Apr 11 - 03:39 AM

Sorry Jacqui, didn't realise you'd booked. I know a nice little French restaurant in Dublin, right next to the gates of Dublin Castle, or alternatively The Porterhouse is a great choice for beer and pubby grub.

Go and see the Book of Kells if you get time.

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: kendall
Date: 26 Apr 11 - 04:21 PM

Doug, have you considered touring Ireland by bus or train?

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: jacqui.c
Date: 26 Apr 11 - 03:06 PM

From Newark Manchester is a fair haul before we even GET on the plane.

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: GUEST,Peter Laban
Date: 26 Apr 11 - 02:48 PM

FWIW Manchester-Kerry airport starts @ €39.99 but it's probably standing-room only

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: DougR
Date: 26 Apr 11 - 02:29 PM

Yes, Kendall, I thought the age limit was 75. We were going back to Ireland ourselves this year but my wife doesn't cotton to driving on the wee roads there so we are going to England and France instead. I've always wanted to visit the D-Day beaches in Normandy, and we plan to visit the wee French village where my grandmother's family lived prior to immigrating to the U.S. Sorry for the thread drift. Got carried away. :>)

I know you will enjoy your trip to Ireland. If it weren't so far from Dublin I'd encourage you to visit Galway and the wee town, Clifdon, where my wife and I had a wedding blessing ceremony nine years ago.

DougR

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: kendall
Date: 26 Apr 11 - 01:04 PM

Flights from Midlands into Dublin are quite reasonable but anywhere else in Ireland the price is out of sight.We got the flight and the hotel as a package for $250.. total.
I hate to miss Dingle, but it just won't work this time.
Thanks for all the suggestions, you all have been a big help.

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: Silas
Date: 26 Apr 11 - 11:55 AM

If you are staying in Dublin, you really should visit Glendaloch (SP?) its not too far away and is quite delightful
http://www.visitwicklow.ie/attractions/glendalough.htm

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: jacqui.c
Date: 26 Apr 11 - 11:29 AM

Dublin now booked - that's where we will be based.

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: Stu
Date: 26 Apr 11 - 11:22 AM

I haven't been to Dingle for about 15 years but I'd suggest sacking Dublin altogether and going straight to the west coast. Dingle was lovely when we went (twice in one holiday as there was so much to see) and Inch Strand was like a piece of heaven on earth (not small either Spaw - a long, wide white sand beach); one of the best places in the world.

As for the driving I really wouldn't worry. Unless you're a really bad driver then the roads aren't so much of a problem. My stepfather helped build the M50 so that should be all right, and the smaller roads are full of interesting sights and views etc.

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: kendall
Date: 26 Apr 11 - 09:37 AM

We don't have several days.
Doug, you were right about that age limit to rent a car. 75 is it. I can't believe I no longer qualify!

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: harmonic miner
Date: 26 Apr 11 - 09:28 AM

Bus or train to Tralee. Rent a bike there and cycle the rest.


http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/All-Ireland-Coastal-Route-21-Tralee-Ballyferriter

Do it over several days. Great great music

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: Silas
Date: 26 Apr 11 - 09:19 AM

The Dingle penninsular itself is spectacular and well worth a visit. The roads are not all that bad, and the countryside you pass through makes the journey fly. Its a shame that the planning authorities in Dingle Town have allowed it to degenerate into a dirty smelly tourist trap, it used to be a delightful place to visit, with the highlight of catching a glimps of Fungi, the dingle dolphin.

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: kendall
Date: 26 Apr 11 - 08:57 AM

It's over 200 miles from Dublin to Dingle, and I hear the roads really suck from Limerick to Dingle.
We will be doing at least one evening in Dublin. Our hotel is just outside Dublin. It's called IMI and it is on the Sandyford road just off the M 50.

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: Silas
Date: 26 Apr 11 - 05:08 AM

There IS a beach in Dingle, however, as a previous poster has said, Inch in the place to go, its really nice.

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: Ross Campbell
Date: 25 Apr 11 - 11:02 PM

Sad you've chosen Donnybrook over Dingle. The Dingle Peninsula (rather than the town) would seem to offer many opportunities for a "Song for Ireland" moment:-

Dingle Beaches

Google Images (Dingle Beaches)

If time constraints mean you can't get far from Dublin, the coast north and south and Dublin Bay itself have many attractions. Further inland Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains are worth a visit.

Ross

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: Fergie
Date: 25 Apr 11 - 09:11 PM

And why in hell is this thread down in the B.S. section?

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: Fergie
Date: 25 Apr 11 - 09:10 PM

Hi Kendall & Jacqui

If your in Dublin on Friday night do not miss the Góilín Singers Club. It is very central and you will hear the best traditional singing on offer anywhere. PM me if you want some guidance or need some advice about your time in Dublin.

Fergus

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: kendall
Date: 25 Apr 11 - 01:45 PM

I was thinking of doing that in Athenry.

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: michaelr
Date: 24 Apr 11 - 09:33 PM

Kendall, if it's any consolation, you could sit in Shanakyle famine cemetery, Kilrush, and sing "Lone Shanakyle". I did that in 2004. A poignant moment.

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: kendall
Date: 24 Apr 11 - 03:32 PM

I only want to have a picture taken in Donnybrook. A fight involving many people is called a "Donnybrook". Leamaneh, your suggestions are just what I wanted. Thanks.

One of my fond wishes is to stand on Dingle beach and sing Song for Ireland. Imagine my disappointment to learn that there is no such place. Sigh.

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: Silas
Date: 24 Apr 11 - 02:00 PM

Dingle, i'm afarid is a shithole. It used to be nice, but now it is an awful place.

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: GUEST,Leamaneh
Date: 24 Apr 11 - 01:56 PM

I'm puzzled, Kendall. What do you expect to find in Donnybrook? It's only a rather middle- to upper-class suburb on Dublin's southside, clogged with traffic most of the day and home to overpriced restaurants, bars and shops. Unless you're planning on doing a broadcast for RTÉ, which is based there, I'd give it a miss.

Drogheda and Wexford are within easy reach of Dublin - plenty of music in both towns - or you could be in Galway, Sligo, Westport, Carrick-on-Shannon, Enniskillen or Donegal town within three to four hours.

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: GUEST,Peter Laban
Date: 24 Apr 11 - 01:14 PM

this would be looking into. You'll have to go to the city for it though:

Steeplesessions

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: GUEST,kendall
Date: 24 Apr 11 - 01:07 PM

Any music in the small towns west or south or north of Dublin? I hate cities.

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: kendall
Date: 23 Apr 11 - 11:10 PM

We've just about settled on flying from East Midlands airport to Dublin on a package deal which includes lodging.
I would like to see some of the country side west of Dublin.
We won't be going to Dingle, too far, too remote. We will be going to Donnybrook.

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: catspaw49
Date: 23 Apr 11 - 06:31 PM

Shame its a small beach. I was hoping it was maybe a nude beach. Then Kendall could drive there and say..........yeah, I know, it be bad, but wait for it anyways........................."I drove from Dublin to dangle my dingus on Dingle"


Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: DougR
Date: 23 Apr 11 - 06:02 PM

We drove from Dublin to Killarney, and you are right, Jacqui, it is a long drive. The highway is very good though.

One thing to consider, though, is Kendall's age. I don't recall how old you are old friend, but it's difficult for those 75+ years to get insurance for a rental car in Ireland. I'm not even sure if one 75+ years old can rent a car. I guess Jacqui could drive though. Doesn't sound like you will have a lot of time to be driving around much though. Too bad, it's beautiful country all over but especially in the Dingle area.

DougR

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: michaelr
Date: 23 Apr 11 - 05:22 PM

Wow! SailRail looks great, what a bargain.

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: Newport Boy
Date: 23 Apr 11 - 04:57 PM

London-Dublin by train and ferry is easy, convenient times and CHEAP! Details on the wonderful Seat 61 website - it's called
SailRail

Phil

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: GUEST,Peter Laban
Date: 23 Apr 11 - 04:49 PM

I think it's well worth considering using Ryan air to fly from Dub to Kerry and maximise your stay there. A lot more worthwhile than driving through the midlands. But then, I don't like driving very much.

Subject: RE: BS: Dublin to Dingle Beach, HELP
From: olddude
Date: 23 Apr 11 - 04:43 PM

Been there many times Captain, I will dig out some info and send it to you. I usually fly into Shannon but it depends on what you want to do and see.