Dublin - General Discussion

lemoncurd · 01-05-2007, 12:32

In Dublin this weekend, just to lounge around and see some sights really. Any suggestions for things to do other than the standard Guinness factory tours, Book of Kells etc. ?

Irish_AL · 01-05-2007, 12:52

Here's some:

Viking Splash tours
http://www.dublintourist.com/details...sh_tours.shtml

Dublin Walking Tours
http://www.glidetours.ie/

Literary Pub Crawl (this is supposed to be great fun)
http://www.dublinpubcrawl.com/booking_page.htm

Hope these help, even if not I'm sure you could find other links on these sites.

01-05-2007, 12:56

Book of Kells is a little outside of Dublin in, er, Kells, but it's a nice place to visit.

If you're willing to go out of Dublin for a longer period of time, then a visit to the county of Cavan is nice. It has 365 lakes and is utterly beautiful.

Glad to see you've got the Guinness brewery on your list. That is good stuff

Verence · 01-05-2007, 12:57

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Originally Posted by Irish_AL

Here's some:

Viking Splash tours
http://www.dublintourist.com/details...sh_tours.shtml

Sounds like fun

01-05-2007, 12:58

Book of Kells is in Dublin university, isn't it? (well, it was when I was there a couple of years ago...might have moved)

Make sure you spot all the statues - the floozy in the jacuzzi, the tart with the cart and the stiletto in the ghetto

There's some cracking bookstores in Dublin too.

Ak, I'm jealous. I want to be there now.

PamelaL · 01-05-2007, 12:59

Have a good time Lemoncurd, I loved Dublin, it so wasn't what I was expecting when I went there.

I'm off to Ireland myself in a couple of weeks, can't wait. But I'm off to the wilderness not to groovy Dublin.

lemoncurd · 01-05-2007, 12:59

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Originally Posted by Oinster

Book of Kells is a little outside of Dublin in, er, Kells, but it's a nice place to visit.

That's odd, it was held in Trinity College last time I was there!

01-05-2007, 12:59

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Originally Posted by Bondvillain2k

Book of Kells is in Dublin university, isn't it? (well, it was when I was there a couple of years ago...might have moved)

I could be wrong. Last time I was in Ireland, which was a while ago now, I'm pretty sure it was in Kells. Or maybe that was a copy being taken back to it's original home?

Manko · 01-05-2007, 13:00

There's a traditional Irish restaurant called 'Traditional Irish Restaurant'. You could go in there and have some stew.

Or, go to the viking museum and marvel at the large wooden boat. There is another place too, where you can put yourself in stocks, or dress up as a medeivel knight. Can't for the life of me remember where it was though. Maybe that was the viking museum too, or maybe it was somewhere else. Memory getting a bit hazy now.

I went to a few clubs when I went, but it was about 10 years ago so may have changed. Trying to remember what clubs they were now, though. I remember I went to one called 'The Kitchen', which was ok, but I only went because it was owned by U2.

lemoncurd · 01-05-2007, 13:01

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Originally Posted by Bondvillain2k

Make sure you spot all the statues - the floozy in the jacuzzi, the tart with the cart and the stiletto in the ghetto

Not forgetting the stiffy on the Liffey!

Manko · 01-05-2007, 13:02

Ah yes - bullet holes from the uprising are a must as well. And if you go into a pub near the river you can guarantee someone wil be on stage singing 'Danny Boy'.

polish1 · 01-05-2007, 13:02

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Originally Posted by Oinster

Book of Kells is a little outside of Dublin in, er, Kells, but it's a nice place to visit.

If you're willing to go out of Dublin for a longer period of time, then a visit to the county of Cavan is nice. It has 365 lakes and is utterly beautiful.

Glad to see you've got the Guinness brewery on your list. That is good stuff

The Book of Kells is actually located in the old library at Trinity College in Dublin City Centre.

oulandy · 01-05-2007, 13:04

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Originally Posted by lemoncurd

That's odd, it was held in Trinity College last time I was there!

Same here; it's been there for quite a while too!

Irish_AL · 01-05-2007, 13:05

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Originally Posted by Bondvillain2k

Book of Kells is in Dublin university, isn't it? (well, it was when I was there a couple of years ago...might have moved)

Make sure you spot all the statues - the floozy in the jacuzzi, the tart with the cart and the stiletto in the ghetto

There's some cracking bookstores in Dublin too.

Ak, I'm jealous. I want to be there now.

She must have been upgraded I always knew her as the "Whore in the Sewer"

Manko · 01-05-2007, 13:06

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Originally Posted by Irish_AL

She must have been upgeaded I always knew her as the "Whore in the Sewer"

Doesn't quite work with an English accent though.

Verence · 01-05-2007, 13:08

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Originally Posted by lemoncurd

In Dublin this weekend, just to lounge around and see some sights really. Any suggestions for things to do other than the standard Guinness factory tours, Book of Kells etc. ?

Whatever you do DON'T mention a certain English politician whose initials are OC!!!!!

Espresso · 01-05-2007, 13:11

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Originally Posted by Bondvillain2k

Book of Kells is in Dublin university, isn't it? (well, it was when I was there a couple of years ago...might have moved)

Make sure you spot all the statues - the floozy in the jacuzzi, the tart with the cart and the stiletto in the ghetto

Is the floozy back? I know they packed her away when they were putting The Spire up. I was in Dublin a fortnight ago and didn't see her. Where is she now?

And the book of Kells is in Trinity College. The one in the C of I church in Kells is a copy of it, made in about 1990.

JennyAnt · 01-05-2007, 13:15

The Ghost Bus tour

The Musical Pub Crawl

Just two of the cool tours I've been on - and I'm from Dublin!

irish-john · 01-05-2007, 13:15

GAA Museum & Stadium Tour
Is Well Wort a vist

G.A.A Museum and stadium Tour

Also Take a look at this Web site of plenty of tours and so in dublin.
hope this is some help and enjoy Dublin

Dublin by day and night

Irish_AL · 01-05-2007, 13:17

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Originally Posted by Manko

Doesn't quite work with an English accent though.

Good point, must be said with a strong Dublin accent to get the full effect

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Originally Posted by Verence

Whatever you do DON'T mention a certain English politician whose initials are OC!!!!!

Better Dublin the Drogheda

Irish_AL · 01-05-2007, 13:18

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Originally Posted by irish-john

GAA Museum & Stadium Tour
Is Well Wort a vist

G.A.A Museum and stadium Tour

Yes, just no singing or whistling "God save the Queen" lol

Verence · 01-05-2007, 13:21

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Originally Posted by Irish_AL

Yes, just no singing or whistling "God save the Queen" lol

Reminds me of an old joke

Q. What's black and blue and floats face down in the Irish Sea??

A. An English comedian who attempted to tell an Irishman joke in Dublin

sinead6uk · 01-05-2007, 14:18

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Originally Posted by PamelaL

Have a good time Lemoncurd, I loved Dublin, it so wasn't what I was expecting when I went there.

I'm off to Ireland myself in a couple of weeks, can't wait. But I'm off to the wilderness not to groovy Dublin.

what part are you of to pam? ive not long got back from a few days in limerick and west cork. i prefer the countryside parts of ireland but then i suppose ive been going there at least once a year since i was born so im biased!

PamelaL · 01-05-2007, 14:21

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Originally Posted by sinead6uk

what part are you of to pam? ive not long got back from a few days in limerick and west cork. i prefer the countryside parts of ireland but then i suppose ive been going there at least once a year since i was born so im biased!

I'm off to Kerry, past Sneem. We've rented a beautiful remote stone cottage which is sitting on the bank of the Kenmare River, near where the river meets the sea. I plan to spend the week reading, relaxing and looking at the view,. Andy plans to spend the week getting drunk on Irish whisky.

I'm so looking forward to it. The last time I was there was in 2001 and I absolutely loved it. Scenery to die for and really friendly natives.

sinead6uk · 01-05-2007, 14:45

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Originally Posted by PamelaL

I'm off to Kerry, past Sneem. We've rented a beautiful remote stone cottage which is sitting on the bank of the Kenmare River, near where the river meets the sea. I plan to spend the week reading, relaxing and looking at the view,. Andy plans to spend the week getting drunk on Irish whisky.

I'm so looking forward to it. The last time I was there was in 2001 and I absolutely loved it. Scenery to die for and really friendly natives.

i love kerry! ive done the ring of kerry more times than i can remember and you never get sick of the scenery! have a great time.

01-05-2007, 12:32	#1
lemoncurd Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Gender: Male Location: Bristol Services: Freeview (Fusion FVRT200 DVR); BeUnlimited 8Mb Posts: 23,129 Blog Entries: 1	Dublin In Dublin this weekend, just to lounge around and see some sights really. Any suggestions for things to do other than the standard Guinness factory tours, Book of Kells etc. ?

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irish-john Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Offaly Ireland Services: Sky Digital,astra1 and hotbird Posts: 194	GAA Museum & Stadium Tour Is Well Wort a vist G.A.A Museum and stadium Tour Also Take a look at this Web site of plenty of tours and so in dublin. hope this is some help and enjoy Dublin Dublin by day and night Last edited by irish-john : 01-05-2007 at 13:19.

01-05-2007, 12:52	#2
Irish_AL Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cavan, Ireland Services: Sky,FreeSat from Sky, Freview, Broadband Posts: 463	Here's some: Viking Splash tours http://www.dublintourist.com/details...sh_tours.shtml Dublin Walking Tours http://www.glidetours.ie/ Literary Pub Crawl (this is supposed to be great fun) http://www.dublinpubcrawl.com/booking_page.htm Hope these help, even if not I'm sure you could find other links on these sites.

01-05-2007, 12:56	#3
Reichenbach Posts: n/a	Book of Kells is a little outside of Dublin in, er, Kells, but it's a nice place to visit. If you're willing to go out of Dublin for a longer period of time, then a visit to the county of Cavan is nice. It has 365 lakes and is utterly beautiful. Glad to see you've got the Guinness brewery on your list. That is good stuff

01-05-2007, 12:58	#5
Bondvillain2k Posts: n/a	Book of Kells is in Dublin university, isn't it? (well, it was when I was there a couple of years ago...might have moved) Make sure you spot all the statues - the floozy in the jacuzzi, the tart with the cart and the stiletto in the ghetto There's some cracking bookstores in Dublin too. Ak, I'm jealous. I want to be there now.

01-05-2007, 12:59	#6
PamelaL Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 55,154	Have a good time Lemoncurd, I loved Dublin, it so wasn't what I was expecting when I went there. I'm off to Ireland myself in a couple of weeks, can't wait. But I'm off to the wilderness not to groovy Dublin.

01-05-2007, 13:00	#9
Manko Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the first boat out of here Posts: 4,184	There's a traditional Irish restaurant called 'Traditional Irish Restaurant'. You could go in there and have some stew. Or, go to the viking museum and marvel at the large wooden boat. There is another place too, where you can put yourself in stocks, or dress up as a medeivel knight. Can't for the life of me remember where it was though. Maybe that was the viking museum too, or maybe it was somewhere else. Memory getting a bit hazy now. I went to a few clubs when I went, but it was about 10 years ago so may have changed. Trying to remember what clubs they were now, though. I remember I went to one called 'The Kitchen', which was ok, but I only went because it was owned by U2.

01-05-2007, 13:02	#11
Manko Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the first boat out of here Posts: 4,184	Ah yes - bullet holes from the uprising are a must as well. And if you go into a pub near the river you can guarantee someone wil be on stage singing 'Danny Boy'.

01-05-2007, 13:15	#18
JennyAnt Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dublin! Posts: 849	The Ghost Bus tour The Musical Pub Crawl Just two of the cool tours I've been on - and I'm from Dublin!