Author Topic: Dublin for a couple of days... things to do (Read 35884 times)

Ycuzz · « **Reply #120 on:** May 10, 2012, 10:58:59 am »

I'll try anything once!

No.. hang on..

Will post back when/if we do!

NotBeenInAigburthSince2008 · « **Reply #121 on:** May 10, 2012, 11:04:14 am »

Cheers. I'm particularly interested in the quality of the Seafood Gumbo and the Surf n Turf.

conman · « **Reply #122 on:** May 10, 2012, 11:09:56 am »

what would the "advice for a dublin trip" thread be like without someone telling you to go out in the George, best club in town :/

NotBeenInAigburthSince2008 · « **Reply #123 on:** May 10, 2012, 11:13:27 am »

I remember a taxi driver telling me he'd just dropped a bunch of unsuspecting scottish lads in kilts there one Friday evening. Poor sod. He was laughing so hard he could hardly breathe.

Ycuzz · « **Reply #124 on:** May 10, 2012, 02:42:32 pm »

So, conclusion;

Bring a flamethrower and get my gay on.

Check!

KERRYKOP · « **Reply #125 on:** May 10, 2012, 06:04:12 pm »

Quote from: Aigburth73 on May 10, 2012, 11:13:27 am

I remember a taxi driver telling me he'd just dropped a bunch of unsuspecting scottish lads in kilts there one Friday evening. Poor sod. He was laughing so hard he could hardly breathe.

That was nice of the Taxi driver, that he was so happy to see those lads off at the best pub in Dublin, really sound, right

Redallover11 · « **Reply #126 on:** May 11, 2012, 06:08:54 am »

Take a trip up to Johnnie Fox's and drop into the Blue light for one as well.
Go for a round of pitch and putt beforehand. Right beside the Pub (georgie's pitch and putt) 9 iron and a putter will get you around.

Ah the memories of 5 years up there working. Some great days.

NotBeenInAigburthSince2008 · « **Reply #127 on:** May 11, 2012, 07:53:48 am »

Update!

I would advise cancelling your trip. There's something wrong with the sky today. You won't believe this but it's turned.....blue....... and there's a big yellow thing up there too. Local authorities are investigating but the advice so far is to stay indoors wrapped in rosary beads.

NotBeenInAigburthSince2008 · « **Reply #128 on:** May 11, 2012, 12:14:24 pm »

Scratch that. Hailstones now.

CorKopite · « **Reply #129 on:** May 11, 2012, 04:54:52 pm »

Quote from: didi on March 9, 2012, 01:22:52 pm

greatest city in Europe

I don't think even you really believe that didi.

Quote from: didi on March 12, 2012, 09:56:15 am

your guess is wrong...been all over Europe

And they didn't leave you take off the blindfold for the whole trip

!!?

Renato · « **Reply #130 on:** May 11, 2012, 05:10:29 pm »

Quote from: Aigburth73 on May 11, 2012, 12:14:24 pm

Scratch that. Hailstones now.

Was out walking me mates dog in the park in a light jacket without a hood and out of fookin nowhere it start hailing, absolutely typical. My trousers were fuckin saturated. And it stopped as soon as i got in as well and everything looked dandy but then the dog gets up onto my new couch ffs. He can sit outside for the rest of the week the bastard

deadlybuzz · « **Reply #131 on:** May 11, 2012, 08:49:09 pm »

Quote from: Aigburth73 on May 11, 2012, 07:53:48 am

Update!

I would advise cancelling your trip. There's something wrong with the sky today. You won't believe this but it's turned.....blue....... and there's a big yellow thing up there too. Local authorities are investigating but the advice so far is to stay indoors wrapped in rosary beads.

Quote from: Aigburth73 on May 11, 2012, 12:14:24 pm

Scratch that. Hailstones now.

Got a call from the alarm company telling me the house alarm was going off because of it.

KERRYKOP · « **Reply #132 on:** May 11, 2012, 09:29:45 pm »

Quote from: CorKopite on May 11, 2012, 04:54:52 pm

And they didn't leave you take off the blindfold for the whole trip !!?

Someone brought didi to Mosney and told him it was Disneyland

Ycuzz · « **Reply #133 on:** May 12, 2012, 09:46:23 pm »

Is punk in drublic..

.. Somewhere near a river

I think

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #134 on:** May 12, 2012, 10:00:15 pm »

Quote from: Ycuzz on May 12, 2012, 09:46:23 pm

Is punk in drublic..

.. Somewhere near a river

I think

KERRYKOP · « **Reply #135 on:** May 12, 2012, 10:23:37 pm »

MBL? · « **Reply #136 on:** May 12, 2012, 11:20:58 pm »

Must be having a few daddy nagens down by the dodder.

deadlybuzz · « **Reply #137 on:** May 12, 2012, 11:26:22 pm »

Having a good time?

Ycuzz · « **Reply #138 on:** May 12, 2012, 11:28:29 pm »

Things have now gotten out of hand.

We are now Bob and Brigitte Amelie Clubarino, (second wife),
nouveau riche Russian middle class.

Partying on Dublin style.

Our jet is leaving early tomorrow, we're going to the caribbian..

gregor · « **Reply #139 on:** October 15, 2012, 03:07:18 pm »

Bumping this as I'm off to Dublin for the weekend in a couple of weeks. Never been before so I'm looking forward to it. Any info about things going on just now would be nice but the main thing I'm after is a recommendation for a boozer to watch the match in on the Sunday - we're playing Newcastle at 4pm. Now I don't know what the score is over there with showing the games, is it a case of it being on in pretty much every city centre pub or will it be a struggle to find somewhere?

Anyway, any info on this would be appreciated, thanks.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #140 on:** October 15, 2012, 03:28:38 pm »

You're a Spurs fan?! How have I never noticed that before now!

gregor · « **Reply #141 on:** October 15, 2012, 03:33:03 pm »

Er, no...

I can't find the joke!

KERRYKOP · « **Reply #142 on:** October 15, 2012, 03:47:55 pm »

Quote from: gregor on October 15, 2012, 03:07:18 pm

Now I don't know what the score is over there with showing the games, is it a case of it being on in pretty much every city centre pub or will it be a struggle to find somewhere?

Anyway, any info on this would be appreciated, thanks.

Every place in town will have the game on, but may I suggest The George on George's Streets. Always a good footie crowd in there and a really friendly atmosphere.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #143 on:** October 15, 2012, 04:46:55 pm »

Quote from: gregor on October 15, 2012, 03:33:03 pm

Er, no...

I can't find the joke!

Ignore me, I'm being incredibly thick! Just saw the "we're playing Newcastle" bit and thought you meant this weekend. Having checked, I even got that it wrong because it's Sunderland who are playying Newcastle.

Never knew you were a Mackem.

gregor · « **Reply #144 on:** October 15, 2012, 05:52:58 pm »

Quote from: KERRYKOP on October 15, 2012, 03:47:55 pm

Every place in town will have the game on, but may I suggest The George on George's Streets. Always a good footie crowd in there and a really friendly atmosphere.

Funnily enough, I was recommended that place by someone else as well. Said it was extremely friendly. I think his name was Waylon something or other.

gregor · « **Reply #145 on:** October 15, 2012, 05:53:39 pm »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on October 15, 2012, 04:46:55 pm

Ignore me, I'm being incredibly thick! Just saw the "we're playing Newcastle" bit and thought you meant this weekend. Having checked, I even got that it wrong because it's Sunderland who are playying Newcastle.

Never knew you were a Mackem.

Haha, no problem!

Zanchent · « **Reply #146 on:** October 15, 2012, 05:55:04 pm »

Quote from: gregor on October 15, 2012, 03:07:18 pm

Bumping this as I'm off to Dublin for the weekend in a couple of weeks. Never been before so I'm looking forward to it. Any info about things going on just now would be nice but the main thing I'm after is a recommendation for a boozer to watch the match in on the Sunday - we're playing Newcastle at 4pm. Now I don't know what the score is over there with showing the games, is it a case of it being on in pretty much every city centre pub or will it be a struggle to find somewhere?

Anyway, any info on this would be appreciated, thanks.

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Sinnotts+Bar,+King+Street+South,+Dublin,+Ireland&hl=en&ll=53.339983,-6.260018&spn=0.003171,0.010568&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=34.450489,86.572266&oq=sinnots&t=h&hq=Sinnotts+Bar,+King+Street+South,+Dublin,+Ireland&radius=15000&z=17

This is my usual spot. Everywhere will be showing it anyway!

Anywhichwayicant · « **Reply #147 on:** October 15, 2012, 06:11:33 pm »

Not for the match, but for a few pints, be sure to visit

SexyFootball · « **Reply #148 on:** October 16, 2012, 12:39:18 am »

Coppers... "the guide book says its a must see"!!

Zanchent · « **Reply #149 on:** October 16, 2012, 01:13:39 am »

Quote from: SexyFootball on October 16, 2012, 12:39:18 am

Coppers... "the guide book says its a must see"!!

Zanchent says it's a must avoid.

pw1008 · « **Reply #150 on:** October 16, 2012, 05:36:47 pm »

I'd say Sinnots is a good spot. . Just off St Stephens Green under a shopping mall.

Its a big pub with a round oval-ish bar in the middle and a load of screens including a massive one with a projector.

The Woolshed Baa is ok on the other side of the river on Parnell street. Its a bit scruffy around there. Its next to the cinema cineworld i think it is.

Scaryscouse · « **Reply #151 on:** October 16, 2012, 11:30:29 pm »

O'Donoghues is a great shout as is Kehoes. If you're on the north Quay Lannigans is a cracking spot. It'll be my first port of call when I get back home for Christmas. Also Roddy Bolands in Rathmines while off the beaten track used to be a great spot for Liverpool matches.

Have fun, Dublin is great craic. Fuck all in the way of actual stuff to see if you're not into History mind.

gregor · « **Reply #152 on:** October 17, 2012, 08:17:35 am »

Cheers everyone. I'm staying in the Hilton next to the Charlemont LUAS stop which looks like it's a short stroll to St Stephens Green - so Sinnots is probably where we'll go.

Luckily I am into history and drinking!

Scaryscouse · « **Reply #153 on:** October 17, 2012, 11:33:01 pm »

Ah you're right beside Ranelagh and Rathmines. My favorite parts of town. Lived there for about 5/6 years all up.

Lovely walks along the canal and you're a stones throw form the Aviva should you wish to see it

KERRYKOP · « **Reply #154 on:** October 17, 2012, 11:51:20 pm »

Quote from: Scaryscouse on October 17, 2012, 11:33:01 pm

Ah you're right beside Ranelagh and Rathmines. My favorite parts of town. Lived there for about 5/6 years all up.

Lovely walks along the canal and you're a stones throw form the Aviva should you wish to see it

Lived in Rathmines myself for a year, by far my best residence in Dubland.

Zanchent · « **Reply #155 on:** October 18, 2012, 01:50:32 am »

Aye me lives in Rathmines at the minute. It is much loveable.

Should you see my glowing face(see my sig) at any time during your visit I highly advise you to pop over and

bobby19 · « **Reply #156 on:** October 18, 2012, 11:03:24 am »

Heading down to Dublin on Sunday 28th October and am staying at the hilton Kilmainham - does anyone know if there are any bars around there where I could watch the Liverpool/Everton match ?

NotBeenInAigburthSince2008 · « **Reply #157 on:** October 18, 2012, 01:10:57 pm »

Bars in Kilmainham!

Ha! Classic.

Anyway. No idea. I'd imagine the hotel bar will have it on.

NotBeenInAigburthSince2008 · « **Reply #158 on:** October 18, 2012, 01:13:37 pm »

Quote from: gregor on October 17, 2012, 08:17:35 am

Cheers everyone. I'm staying in the Hilton next to the Charlemont LUAS stop which looks like it's a short stroll to St Stephens Green - so Sinnots is probably where we'll go.

Luckily I am into history and drinking!

Weather permitting, which it probably won't, you should pop into the beer garden of the Russell Court Hotel on Harcourt St which is just round the corner from you.

NotBeenInAigburthSince2008 · « **Reply #159 on:** October 18, 2012, 01:14:48 pm »

Quote from: michaeldinsmore on October 18, 2012, 11:03:24 am

Heading down to Dublin on Sunday 28th October and am staying at the hilton Kilmainham - does anyone know if there are any bars around there where I could watch the Liverpool/Everton match ?

I'd also recommend going to the Grand Canal Theatre for the Dead Can Dance gig.....if it weren't already sold out.