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I am coming over next Thursday and your tourist website is absolutely useless.. Can anyone recommend something to do while I'm there? I'm there for three days.

Thanks in advance!

best thing to do when you land in Dublin is head to the bus station and get a bus to somewhere nicer like galway or cork

REB wrote:best thing to do when you land in Dublin is head to the bus station and get a bus to somewhere nicer like galway or cork

hmmm...

I'd be careful about visiting Cork. They might ask you to dress up as a goat and then they will gangfuck the living shit out of you. And then marry you.

Sam, have you tried this website; http://hellodublin.ie/ireland-dublin-to ... 4QodsyoAiA

Don't know if you've been in our fair city before but like any major city you have to be careful in certain areas so a couple words of advice; Be careful if you use the LUAS (tram system) there are loads of pick pockets/junkies/assorted urban scum on it, especially in the evenings. Just keep your wits about you, look like you belong etc. Basic stuff you'd do in any foreign city.

Avoid Abbey Street/Summerhill/Sheriff Street areas in the inner city. Dublin is divided roughly north/south by the River Liffey. The North side of the city is cheaper for food and drink but has a higher scumbag percentage, whereas the South side is dearer but with less scumbags.

Most central city shopping areas are very safe during the day but can get a bit dodgy at night, particularly at the weekends.

We have some great pubs and places to eat - you'll have a blast.

Gooner Sam..where are you staying in Dublin ? City centre is always busy but is full of beggars , junkies and opportunists. Don't want to paint a bad picture because Dublin is a great City but like any City you must be careful in what you do and where you go. Temple bar is lively but expensive and touristy. My own favourite City centre pub is The Oval just at the junction of O Connell Street and Abbey Street. Small but welcoming and proper bar staff that know what Guinness is and how to pull it.
I worked for many years in the hospitality trade in Dublin City centre and one thing that always amused me was the look of shock/ disbelief/ bewilderment on the faces of the American tourists when you advised them to be careful with cameras or bags etc when in Town..Simple advice you would give in any city but they believed there was an innocence about Ireland.
There are Hurling and Gaelic football games in Croke Park (within walking distance of City centre) over the next three weekends. Tickets should be easily got and are on sale in outlets near the ground on match days. May not be your thing but for a different perspective you might take a look. €35 would probably be the most expensive ticket. Great buzz in the pubs around the stadium pre and post matches.
Hope my post wasn't negative but once you have your wits about you you will have a great weekend.

Sam, I had a lovely weekend there a couple of weeks back, didn't do the tourist thing, but from previous experience Kilmainham Gaol is well worth a visit and if you are taking any kids Dublin Zoo is fantastic, better then London Zoo imo.

Bradywasking wrote:Gooner Sam..where are you staying in Dublin ? City centre is always busy but is full of beggars , junkies and opportunists. Don't want to paint a bad picture because Dublin is a great City but like any City you must be careful in what you do and where you go. Temple bar is lively but expensive and touristy. My own favourite City centre pub is The Oval just at the junction of O Connell Street and Abbey Street. Small but welcoming and proper bar staff that know what Guinness is and how to pull it.
I worked for many years in the hospitality trade in Dublin City centre and one thing that always amused me was the look of shock/ disbelief/ bewilderment on the faces of the American tourists when you advised them to be careful with cameras or bags etc when in Town..Simple advice you would give in any city but they believed there was an innocence about Ireland.
There are Hurling and Gaelic football games in Croke Park (within walking distance of City centre) over the next three weekends. Tickets should be easily got and are on sale in outlets near the ground on match days. May not be your thing but for a different perspective you might take a look. €35 would probably be the most expensive ticket. Great buzz in the pubs around the stadium pre and post matches.
Hope my post wasn't negative but once you have your wits about you you will have a great weekend.

Haha - I drink in there on the odd occasion after work. Also my mob do leaving-the-job parties in TP Smiths down the other end of Abbey Street. I like the Oval though. We have probably stood beside each other drinking in there at some point, Brady!

goonersid wrote:Sam, I had a lovely weekend there a couple of weeks back, didn't do the tourist thing, but from previous experience Kilmainham Gaol is well worth a visit and if you are taking any kids Dublin Zoo is fantastic, better then London Zoo imo.

Have to agree RE the Zoo. We bring our kids there every summer. It is absolutely brilliant.

DB10GOONER wrote:

goonersid wrote:Sam, I had a lovely weekend there a couple of weeks back, didn't do the tourist thing, but from previous experience Kilmainham Gaol is well worth a visit and if you are taking any kids Dublin Zoo is fantastic, better then London Zoo imo.

Have to agree RE the Zoo. We bring our kids there every summer. It is absolutely brilliant.

So its a home away from home for you then

DB10GOONER wrote:

REB wrote:best thing to do when you land in Dublin is head to the bus station and get a bus to somewhere nicer like galway or cork

hmmm...

I'd be careful about visiting Cork. They might ask you to dress up as a goat and then they will gangfuck the living shit out of you. And then marry you.

Sam, have you tried this website; http://hellodublin.ie/ireland-dublin-to ... 4QodsyoAiA

Don't know if you've been in our fair city before but like any major city you have to be careful in certain areas so a couple words of advice; Be careful if you use the LUAS (tram system) there are loads of pick pockets/junkies/assorted urban scum on it, especially in the evenings. Just keep your wits about you, look like you belong etc. Basic stuff you'd do in any foreign city.

Avoid Abbey Street/Summerhill/Sheriff Street areas in the inner city. Dublin is divided roughly north/south by the River Liffey. The North side of the city is cheaper for food and drink but has a higher scumbag percentage, whereas the South side is dearer but with less scumbags.

Most central city shopping areas are very safe during the day but can get a bit dodgy at night, particularly at the weekends.

We have some great pubs and places to eat - you'll have a blast.

Sorry DB but THAT bit about Marriage is really taking the piss!

Thank you so much for all the help guys, I will take all your comments on board!

I've had a look at Dublin Zoo online and even though we're not taking any kids, I really want to go.

Want to try the Guinness storehouse and Dublin Bay as well..

Is there any Gaelic football on a Saturday?

Staying in Liffey Valley, taking the bus into the city centre everyday most probably. Me and the girlfriend will probably try and head to the quieter areas of Dublin hence why we'd love to try and get to the bay.

Thought the temple bar would be busy as its talked about a lot online so will definitely try your suggestion of the crown! Want a proper Guinness in Eire. It's good for you so they say!

DB10GOONER wrote:

Bradywasking wrote:Gooner Sam..where are you staying in Dublin ? City centre is always busy but is full of beggars , junkies and opportunists. Don't want to paint a bad picture because Dublin is a great City but like any City you must be careful in what you do and where you go. Temple bar is lively but expensive and touristy. My own favourite City centre pub is The Oval just at the junction of O Connell Street and Abbey Street. Small but welcoming and proper bar staff that know what Guinness is and how to pull it.
I worked for many years in the hospitality trade in Dublin City centre and one thing that always amused me was the look of shock/ disbelief/ bewilderment on the faces of the American tourists when you advised them to be careful with cameras or bags etc when in Town..Simple advice you would give in any city but they believed there was an innocence about Ireland.
There are Hurling and Gaelic football games in Croke Park (within walking distance of City centre) over the next three weekends. Tickets should be easily got and are on sale in outlets near the ground on match days. May not be your thing but for a different perspective you might take a look. €35 would probably be the most expensive ticket. Great buzz in the pubs around the stadium pre and post matches.
Hope my post wasn't negative but once you have your wits about you you will have a great weekend.

Haha - I drink in there on the odd occasion after work. Also my mob do leaving-the-job parties in TP Smiths down the other end of Abbey Street. I like the Oval though. We have probably stood beside each other drinking in there at some point, Brady!

Gooner_Sam wrote:Thank you so much for all the help guys, I will take all your comments on board!

I've had a look at Dublin Zoo online and even though we're not taking any kids, I really want to go.

Want to try the Guinness storehouse and Dublin Bay as well..

Is there any Gaelic football on a Saturday?

Staying in Liffey Valley, taking the bus into the city centre everyday most probably. Me and the girlfriend will probably try and head to the quieter areas of Dublin hence why we'd love to try and get to the bay.

Thought the temple bar would be busy as its talked about a lot online so will definitely try your suggestion of the crown! Want a proper Guinness in Eire. It's good for you so they say!

No Gaelic games scheduled for upcoming Saturdays. This may change with replays etc. Liffey Valley is a bit out of Town but check with your hotel to see what Nite-link buses run that way. Taxis back to your hotel late at night would be expensive. Big shopping centre near you at Liffey Valley. To see the bay you could take the DART train from any City Centre station . Buy a one day ticket , relatively inexpensive , and hop on and off, some nice places to visit on the line on the southbound side . I assume you are coming next week, if there are any Gaelic games rescheduled for Croke Park next Saturday I will post details .

DB10GOONER wrote:

Bradywasking wrote:Gooner Sam..where are you staying in Dublin ? City centre is always busy but is full of beggars , junkies and opportunists. Don't want to paint a bad picture because Dublin is a great City but like any City you must be careful in what you do and where you go. Temple bar is lively but expensive and touristy. My own favourite City centre pub is The Oval just at the junction of O Connell Street and Abbey Street. Small but welcoming and proper bar staff that know what Guinness is and how to pull it.
I worked for many years in the hospitality trade in Dublin City centre and one thing that always amused me was the look of shock/ disbelief/ bewilderment on the faces of the American tourists when you advised them to be careful with cameras or bags etc when in Town..Simple advice you would give in any city but they believed there was an innocence about Ireland.
There are Hurling and Gaelic football games in Croke Park (within walking distance of City centre) over the next three weekends. Tickets should be easily got and are on sale in outlets near the ground on match days. May not be your thing but for a different perspective you might take a look. €35 would probably be the most expensive ticket. Great buzz in the pubs around the stadium pre and post matches.
Hope my post wasn't negative but once you have your wits about you you will have a great weekend.

Haha - I drink in there on the odd occasion after work. Also my mob do leaving-the-job parties in TP Smiths down the other end of Abbey Street. I like the Oval though. We have probably stood beside each other drinking in there at some point, Brady!

Hmmmm, well Brady, if you have stood next to a guy jumping up and down with a tenner in his hand trying to get it above the bar and the attention of the barmaids then you have stood next to DB.

Next time be a gentleman and give the guy a leg-up

LeftfootlegendGooner wrote:

DB10GOONER wrote:

Bradywasking wrote:Gooner Sam..where are you staying in Dublin ? City centre is always busy but is full of beggars , junkies and opportunists. Don't want to paint a bad picture because Dublin is a great City but like any City you must be careful in what you do and where you go. Temple bar is lively but expensive and touristy. My own favourite City centre pub is The Oval just at the junction of O Connell Street and Abbey Street. Small but welcoming and proper bar staff that know what Guinness is and how to pull it.
I worked for many years in the hospitality trade in Dublin City centre and one thing that always amused me was the look of shock/ disbelief/ bewilderment on the faces of the American tourists when you advised them to be careful with cameras or bags etc when in Town..Simple advice you would give in any city but they believed there was an innocence about Ireland.
There are Hurling and Gaelic football games in Croke Park (within walking distance of City centre) over the next three weekends. Tickets should be easily got and are on sale in outlets near the ground on match days. May not be your thing but for a different perspective you might take a look. €35 would probably be the most expensive ticket. Great buzz in the pubs around the stadium pre and post matches.
Hope my post wasn't negative but once you have your wits about you you will have a great weekend.

Haha - I drink in there on the odd occasion after work. Also my mob do leaving-the-job parties in TP Smiths down the other end of Abbey Street. I like the Oval though. We have probably stood beside each other drinking in there at some point, Brady!

Hmmmm, well Brady, if you have stood next to a guy jumping up and down with a tenner in his hand trying to get it above the bar and the attention of the barmaids then you have stood next to DB.

Next time be a gentleman and give the guy a leg-up

Ah that explains the "If patrons require a step-ladder please contact any member of staff " sign at the bar.

LeftfootlegendGooner wrote:

DB10GOONER wrote:

Bradywasking wrote:Gooner Sam..where are you staying in Dublin ? City centre is always busy but is full of beggars , junkies and opportunists. Don't want to paint a bad picture because Dublin is a great City but like any City you must be careful in what you do and where you go. Temple bar is lively but expensive and touristy. My own favourite City centre pub is The Oval just at the junction of O Connell Street and Abbey Street. Small but welcoming and proper bar staff that know what Guinness is and how to pull it.
I worked for many years in the hospitality trade in Dublin City centre and one thing that always amused me was the look of shock/ disbelief/ bewilderment on the faces of the American tourists when you advised them to be careful with cameras or bags etc when in Town..Simple advice you would give in any city but they believed there was an innocence about Ireland.
There are Hurling and Gaelic football games in Croke Park (within walking distance of City centre) over the next three weekends. Tickets should be easily got and are on sale in outlets near the ground on match days. May not be your thing but for a different perspective you might take a look. €35 would probably be the most expensive ticket. Great buzz in the pubs around the stadium pre and post matches.
Hope my post wasn't negative but once you have your wits about you you will have a great weekend.

Haha - I drink in there on the odd occasion after work. Also my mob do leaving-the-job parties in TP Smiths down the other end of Abbey Street. I like the Oval though. We have probably stood beside each other drinking in there at some point, Brady!

Hmmmm, well Brady, if you have stood next to a guy jumping up and down with a tenner in his hand trying to get it above the bar and the attention of the barmaids then you have stood next to DB.

Next time be a gentleman and give the guy a leg-up

internecine conflict, huh stumpy?