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16 Sep 07 - 08:57 AM (#2150352) Subject: BS: Quare things in Dublin From: Rapparee Forget the two-headed monkey and such, I'm talking about me. Well, actually my wife, two friends, and me. My wife needs an Ireland fix and so is planning a trip around the end of May, 2008. And since the last time we were in Dublin the ink was still wet on the Book of Kells, the town might have changed a bit. She's thinking of taking a flat for a week, if it's possible to find something that will accomodate four adults with beds, a toilet and shower, etc. Any suggestions would be welcomed. She's been going through "Ireland of the Welcomes" and Bord Failte, etc., but I thought perhaps someone might have suggestions. NB: These are four librarians and two lawyers, totalling in all four people, three of them women. We will NOT be traveling with people who have names like Cheney or Bush -- we don't associate with THAT sort. |
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16 Sep 07 - 09:27 PM (#2150805) Subject: RE: BS: Quare things in Dublin From: Rapparee Refresh.... |
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16 Sep 07 - 09:32 PM (#2150810) Subject: RE: BS: Quare things in Dublin From: maeve Rapaire- I wonder if the thread title could be tweaked in such a way as to clarify your query. I took the bait thinking you'd be telling me unusual things to see in Dublin. maeve |
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16 Sep 07 - 11:26 PM (#2150866) Subject: RE: BS: Quare things in Dublin From: mg Are you going to Dingle? Isn't your wife from that area or am I thinking of someone else? Be sure and look up my relatives there...I hope to go in July or so of 2008. mg |
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17 Sep 07 - 04:20 AM (#2150957) Subject: RE: BS: Help me see quare things in Dublin From: Big Al Whittle to get you in the mood http://www.overheardindublin.com/index.php?resultpage=2&authorid= |
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17 Sep 07 - 04:40 AM (#2150965) Subject: RE: BS: Help me see quare things in Dublin From: sian, west wales Seems to me that St John Gogarty's in Temple Bar had a flat as part of its accom. facilities. Might be wrong. If the University term has finished, there might be accom at the halls of residence, and a cluster of rooms often has a kitchenette/lounge attached. sian west wales so what do I know? |
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17 Sep 07 - 08:12 AM (#2151023) Subject: RE: BS: Help me see quare things in Dublin From: Emma B Good news! Bewleys is back! |
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17 Sep 07 - 01:19 PM (#2151201) Subject: RE: BS: Help me see quare things in Dublin From: Gulliver I'd recommend staying somewhere in the South City centre. If it's music you're after the Jurys Inn hotels are quite economical and centrally located, for example the one at Christ Church is close to the city centre and also within walking distance of some folk venues such as the Brazen Head, the Cobblestone, Vicar Street, Hugh's, O'Shea's and the lesser-known Pale and Nash's where I play myself. There are two hotels in Smithfield, the Park Inn and the Comfort Inn, which is also close to the above-mentioned venues. I don't know of any flats, but I'm sure there must be some available. If you would like any further info, PM me. Don |
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17 Sep 07 - 02:06 PM (#2151236) Subject: RE: BS: Help me see quare things in Dublin From: Emma B Together with some friends we rented an apartment in the centre of Rome earlier this year. On previous "city breaks" we've stayed in pensions and hotels but found this a far better alternative, much more easy going and economical. Bear in mind that the end of May is a popular public holiday in the UK and the beginning of June is a public holiday in Ireland also; so demand, and prices, may be higher. Don't miss An Góilín! |
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17 Sep 07 - 06:26 PM (#2151444) Subject: RE: BS: Help me see quare things in Dublin From: sian, west wales That is such good news about Bewleys! Hurrah! sian |
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17 Sep 07 - 07:26 PM (#2151493) Subject: RE: BS: Help me see quare things in Dublin From: vectis See PM |
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17 Sep 07 - 07:37 PM (#2151498) Subject: RE: BS: Help me see quare things in Dublin From: Declan If you google Bord Failte or Irish Tourist Board you should come up with an official website for booking accommodation. There are so many recently built and under consruction apartmnets in the Dublin area at the moment, that I'd be amazed if there weren't huse numbers of these up for rental at the moment. |
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17 Sep 07 - 08:33 PM (#2151510) Subject: RE: BS: Help me see quare things in Dublin From: Mickey191 Great site for all kinds o info. : finditireland.com ONe place we stayed in City Center:Acara House - 35-40 Euros. p.p. includes breakast. That is shown on the above site. Years ago - we were on the cheap- and rented a room which was actually students lodgings at Trinity Coll. There was no lock on the door- We paid for the first night & left our luggage & a tin of cookies in the room. Under the pillow I left my make-up bag. (Held all the goodies)My husband was very nervous about the no lock situation. We walked about two blocks & we went right back. Didn't see anybody-- The suitcases were untouched-But some SOB took my make-up & the cookies. We cleared out-Lesson Learned-Cheap is not always good. WE stayed in some lovely B&Bs in Cork City, Limerick & Donnegal. Great People! Hope you have fun. |
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17 Sep 07 - 10:09 PM (#2151569) Subject: RE: BS: Help me see quare things in Dublin From: GUEST,.gargoyle Aerlingus rates will save you twice the quid if you can go two months sooner....even sleazy-jet if your book a package.
Have stayed in the same area of Mickey above - never a problem - although advised by a local "mum" to watch close because the area was known for "snakes."
Have a grand trip. Sincerely, |
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17 Sep 07 - 10:27 PM (#2151579) Subject: RE: BS: Help me see quare things in Dublin From: Rapparee Can't go sooner, Garg, or I would. We saved lotsa money by visiting at the end of January/beginning of February last time. Of course, many of the touristy-type purchases weren't available, but how many blackthorn sticks do you really need? In addition to Dublin, we also plan to visit the Boyne Valley, the Ulster-American Folk Park, Powerscourt, Glendalough, Dingle (sure, an' me wife's folks are from there an' Castlegregory), Cork, and, likely, Galway (the city and the county). Our horsewoman wants to ride (I offered her a chance in the rodeo out here, but nooooooo...), and there are several places along the way for that. And when I say I haven't been in Dublin for a while I meant it. I was last there in 1979. I hear it's changed a bit since. |
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18 Sep 07 - 05:09 AM (#2151716) Subject: RE: BS: Help me see quare things in Dublin From: Emma B That's quite a programme! I presume your trip to the Boyne valley will include Newgrange : ;this has become highly commercialized these days and has maybe lost a little of its "magic" in the process. While in Galway a trip to The Burren is a must. Enjoy! |
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18 Sep 07 - 09:00 AM (#2151839) Subject: RE: BS: Help me see quare things in Dublin From: Rapparee Yes, the three women will be horseback riding, seeking out fabric shops, etc. (they're ALL quilters as well). I, on the other hand, intend to...to...carry their purchases and things. |
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18 Sep 07 - 09:11 AM (#2151844) Subject: RE: BS: Help me see quare things in Dublin From: redsnapper There is good horseriding available near Dingle and, of course, in Connemara. I can second the music venues that Gulliver mentioned plus the Goleen Singer's Club. RS |
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18 Sep 07 - 10:33 AM (#2151906) Subject: RE: BS: Help me see quare things in Dublin From: DougR My favorite in the Galway area is the town of Clifden, the largest city in Connemara. DougR |
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19 Sep 07 - 04:48 AM (#2152471) Subject: RE: BS: Help me see quare things in Dublin From: ard mhacha County Donegal offers the best scenery in Ireland, I have been to them all and dear old Donegal [all of the 26 Counties are dear] is tops, it is not too far off the beaten track, yet, it seems to be on this Site. |