Stevo985 Posted October 1, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted October 1, 2015 It was horrible. But we only went there for a larf. I've booked to go back to Dublin on my birthday in December. Just going for the day with she who shall not be named. £25 return Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) if going on a saturday you will run into many 12 pubs of Christmas groups so be aware though definite bring her to Coppers Edited October 1, 2015 by Zatman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted October 1, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted October 1, 2015 Nope, going on a Tuesday. We'll be back on the plane well before Coppers kicks off (we're literally going for the day. Fly out at 8am and fly back at 9pm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Just spent a grand weekend in Dublin, to be sure, to be sure. I read this thread and was slightly surprised at how underplayed the prison tour was. It was an excellent introduction into Irish history. Our guide was really engaging and knowledgeable. Temple bar was too expensive and unremarkable for us. We had an excellent Japanese meal, which was genuinely excellent and enjoyed the Guinness storehouse. The views at the top were good. We had a few Irish ales and it's clear why Guinness is so popular. All the museums are free which is good, particularly enjoyed the bog men at the history museum. Dublin is an excellent mix of old and new and for a £20 return and a 45 minute flight , a no brainer. Overall thoroughly enjoyable. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 18, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted January 18, 2016 Tried the prison tour when I was there in December but it was booked up for a couple of hours, and as we were there for only the day we couldn't really afford to waste that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted January 18, 2016 Moderator Share Posted January 18, 2016 It is a good tour, and I wouldn't be surprised if it gets tarted up even more now with this being the centenary of the 1916 rising. There'll be extra attention paid to it and it'll no doubt be a bumper year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 What set it apart from my expectation was that our guide attempted to contextualise the political history alongside the history of the prison. In fact, the prison was there to facilitate the telling of history, because the prison was used to house political prisoners. It was probably the best tour I've been on. As an aside we did go on the open top bus tour. Not something we normally do, but a nice couple from Mansfield gave us their tickets as they were leaving and the ticket was still valid. It was good, but especially because the driver guide was the caricature of Irishness. He was so (intentionally) funny, 'So it were, some were ' etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted January 18, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted January 18, 2016 Copper Face Jack's was the most vile rammed sweat fest I've ever been in. I think I'd have loved it at 17 or 18, not for me now. So many women in shoes far too high just falling all over the place. They don't even care just a "...**** me..." and they get back up and dance off. Very amusing. Is that why they're called "**** me shoes"? The male/female toilets thing may be changing. We've been to several places lately where the men's were immaculate, but my missus said the ladies' were filthy, stinking and generally scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Looking forward to Dublin in March. Any handy tips for a 3 day trip? Some good places to eat and see? I don't drink but it's a stag do so i will let those guys pick the places to go. I'll just enjoy the music and the sightseeing during the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 19, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted January 19, 2016 Guinness Storehouse for a stag do. Even for a non drinker it's pretty interesting, although you'd miss out on some of the activites (tasting, mainly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted January 19, 2016 Moderator Share Posted January 19, 2016 15 hours ago, omariqy said: Looking forward to Dublin in March. Any handy tips for a 3 day trip? Some good places to eat and see? I don't drink but it's a stag do so i will let those guys pick the places to go. I'll just enjoy the music and the sightseeing during the day! Have a read of this and my map post a few below it. I did it for Stevo last year. This thread in general will be good advice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 1 hour ago, BOF said: Have a read of this and my map post a few below it. I did it for Stevo last year. This thread in general will be good advice. Thanks BOF. Looks pretty comprehensive. Any tips on what to do during the day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted January 19, 2016 Moderator Share Posted January 19, 2016 Obviously depends on what you want to get from it and what you like doing, but it's quite a nice city to just walk around taking in the atmosphere. Taking in Grafton Street, walking up to Christchurch, doing the Quays and O'Connell Street. Stopping for coffees and whatnot. As for actual sights to see, that's covered elsewhere within this thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meath_Villan Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Best pub for a stag do .....The George.......Dont listen to BoF its a hidden gem 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted January 21, 2016 Moderator Share Posted January 21, 2016 21 hours ago, Meath_Villan said: Best pub for a stag do .....The George.......Dont listen to BoF its a hidden gem Oh yeah I forgot you telling me they threw you the best party ever. All the bells and whistles, and whatever else they could cram in 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaphan04 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I'm going to be at UCD for a may-term sponsored by my college over here in the states. any advice on what to do to pass the time while over there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted January 25, 2016 Moderator Share Posted January 25, 2016 Honestly, start with a read of this thread. It has a mix of everything, from the drinking to the culture. See where you are (at) after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 25, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted January 25, 2016 Copper Face Jacks EDIT : BOF fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meath_Villan Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 15 hours ago, Villaphan04 said: I'm going to be at UCD for a may-term sponsored by my college over here in the states. any advice on what to do to pass the time while over there? Go out to ballymun or tallaght for the day with a map and bumbag "fannypack" & ask for directions ......it will lead to a very interesting & fun filled day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Going 1st - 4th July with the girly, her twin, and her boyfriend. Staying on Leeson Street near the canal, have already bought a 3 day open top bus thing ticket to get around, and although I have the last few pages of the thread - any other advice on eating out and things to do, specifically in that area of town? It's their birthday on the Saturday night so need a nice place for dinner then, have had a look at Bloom Brasserie which is nearby and look decent, and the twin wants a night at the 'International Comedy Club' - any good? Anywhere better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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