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I went when I was a child, and then again about ten years ago with my rowing crew. I don't remember much of it, I was rather d*unk most of the time.
I'm heading out there again next weekend, but sadly it's a flying visit for a one day conference.  |
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"I went when I was a child, and then again about ten years ago with my rowing crew. I don't remember much of it, I was rather d*unk most of the time.
I'm heading out there again next weekend, but sadly it's a flying visit for a one day conference. "
I hope you weren't d*unk on the water 
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By (user no longer on site) 44 weeks ago
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Only Belfast for a weekend, great place and showed about by a local, so that helped.
Also Dublin for about 5 hours, getting off a flight and waiting on another one, a whistle-stop your and a few Guinness.
My ancestry is Irish, so I'd love to go and explore that a bit more, plus there's some amazing golf courses there, so I need to tick them off my list.
My dad and his pals have been to Aran Mor Island away on the west coast a few times and it sounds great, no cops on it.  |
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"Has been to Ireland?
Where did you go?
Was it what you expected ?"
Yes...
Perhaps unsurprisingly...went to Dublin.
Kinda what I expected from a d*unken weekend. I'd like to go again...take in a bit more of the culture.
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By *a LunaWoman 44 weeks ago
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I have. Good few years back now. I went to Dublin for a girls weekend. Hated it. Every time I walked into a bar it would go quiet and they’d turn and stare at me.
It was like that pub scene in An American Werewolf in London. Was glad to get home.
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"Has been to Ireland?
Where did you go?
Was it what you expected ?
It's on my bucket list!
Any place in particular you're thinking or just in general?"
I'd like to see northern Ireland, my mum has a friend there, but I'd love to see the whole place, giants causeway, wexford, I think for ne it's more about the people, xx |
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"Galway, Ring of Kerry, Cork, Dublin.
Love Ireland.
And been to Belfast.
Loved Northern Ireland too.
You've seen quite a bit so.
Where was your favourite?
Ring of Kerry - stunning  "
It is beautiful.
Donegal is gorgeous aswell, Mullaghmore is my favourite although technically it's in sligo |
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"Only Belfast for a weekend, great place and showed about by a local, so that helped.
Also Dublin for about 5 hours, getting off a flight and waiting on another one, a whistle-stop your and a few Guinness.
My ancestry is Irish, so I'd love to go and explore that a bit more, plus there's some amazing golf courses there, so I need to tick them off my list.
My dad and his pals have been to Aran Mor Island away on the west coast a few times and it sounds great, no cops on it. "
I don't golf but I believe there are brilliant courses.
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"Has been to Ireland?
Where did you go?
Was it what you expected ?
Yes...
Perhaps unsurprisingly...went to Dublin.
Kinda what I expected from a d*unken weekend. I'd like to go again...take in a bit more of the culture.
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Dublin is great for that but there's far better places that don't get as much hype |
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"I have. Good few years back now. I went to Dublin for a girls weekend. Hated it. Every time I walked into a bar it would go quiet and they’d turn and stare at me.
It was like that pub scene in An American Werewolf in London. Was glad to get home.
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I'm sorry you had a shitty experience
I promise not everywhere is like that |
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"Galway, Ring of Kerry, Cork, Dublin.
Love Ireland.
And been to Belfast.
Loved Northern Ireland too.
You've seen quite a bit so.
Where was your favourite?
Ring of Kerry - stunning
It is beautiful.
Donegal is gorgeous aswell, Mullaghmore is my favourite although technically it's in sligo"
I think I need to visit Donegal... my late dad had a friend from there whom he always called Donegal when we were chatting x |
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No
But I worked with lots of people born and raised in Ireland and used to drink in an Irish pub regularly with them and everyone recommended Galway and didn’t recommend Dublin. So Galway is on my list to do in the next few years. And Cork. |
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"Galway, Ring of Kerry, Cork, Dublin.
Love Ireland.
And been to Belfast.
Loved Northern Ireland too.
You've seen quite a bit so.
Where was your favourite?
Ring of Kerry - stunning
It is beautiful.
Donegal is gorgeous aswell, Mullaghmore is my favourite although technically it's in sligo
I think I need to visit Donegal... my late dad had a friend from there whom he always called Donegal when we were chatting x"
You won't regret it  |
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"Has been to Ireland?
Where did you go?
Was it what you expected ?"
I have been to Dublin a few times and tullamore and pullough. Also Belfast which of course I realise is norn iron.
What I didn’t expect but was a wonderful experience was people knowing who I was and why I was there. The family connection is very strong in Ireland and it feels as tho people know everyone through those family connections (well it did for me). It’s a beautiful country with amazing people who are warm and welcoming and a really good laugh. Plus, Guinness. And taytos. |
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Been to Dublin for a few short breaks and loved it. Used to date a guy originally from Belfast so spent loads of time in Northern Ireland. Absolutely love it there and was very close to moving over at one point. |
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"I went to Dublin once, but I failed to sêê the real Ireland, much to my detriment. I would like to go again (to Ireland but not necessarily Dublin)."
There are bits of the real Ireland in Dublin but there are far better places to go |
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But I worked with lots of people born and raised in Ireland and used to drink in an Irish pub regularly with them and everyone recommended Galway and didn’t recommend Dublin. So Galway is on my list to do in the next few years. And Cork. "
Galway is a far better atmosphere than Dublin, much prettier too.
The Cork accent is something else, especially west Cork |
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"Has been to Ireland?
Where did you go?
Was it what you expected ?"
I’ve been, so I have!!
It was about 20 years ago and went with a mate who was seeing someone who lived just outside Dublin (can’t remember where).
We hired a car and toured all around - such beautiful countryside. Went over to Sligo for the beach, ate fish at Jonny Fox’s (is it still there).
Obviously did Dublin - Guinness factory (which isn’t the bloody factory) and grafton street. |
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"I would also love to watch the NW500 too ... Northern Ireland version of the Isle of man tt"
I've never been to the NW ,it's on the list though .
I've been to most of the road races down south though |
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"Galway, Ring of Kerry, Cork, Dublin.
Love Ireland.
And been to Belfast.
Loved Northern Ireland too.
You've seen quite a bit so.
Where was your favourite?
Ring of Kerry - stunning
It is beautiful.
Donegal is gorgeous aswell, Mullaghmore is my favourite although technically it's in sligo
I think I need to visit Donegal... my late dad had a friend from there whom he always called Donegal when we were chatting x
You won't regret it "
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"I went when I was a child, and then again about ten years ago with my rowing crew. I don't remember much of it, I was rather d*unk most of the time.
I'm heading out there again next weekend, but sadly it's a flying visit for a one day conference.
I hope you weren't d*unk on the water
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I wasn't very well on the water. Thankfully only coxing otherwise it would have been messy (that's what happens when you are 5ft and go drinking with your 6ft4 crew). |
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"Has been to Ireland?
Where did you go?
Was it what you expected ?
I have been to Dublin a few times and tullamore and pullough. Also Belfast which of course I realise is norn iron.
What I didn’t expect but was a wonderful experience was people knowing who I was and why I was there. The family connection is very strong in Ireland and it feels as tho people know everyone through those family connections (well it did for me). It’s a beautiful country with amazing people who are warm and welcoming and a really good laugh. Plus, Guinness. And taytos. "
Norn iron
The people are what makes Ireland what it is. Family, close and distant is a big thing and yes everyone knows everyone and they will introduce themselves |
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"Been to Dublin for a few short breaks and loved it. Used to date a guy originally from Belfast so spent loads of time in Northern Ireland. Absolutely love it there and was very close to moving over at one point. "
It's a lovely little country |
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"Has been to Ireland?
Where did you go?
Was it what you expected ?
I’ve been, so I have!!
It was about 20 years ago and went with a mate who was seeing someone who lived just outside Dublin (can’t remember where).
We hired a car and toured all around - such beautiful countryside. Went over to Sligo for the beach, ate fish at Jonny Fox’s (is it still there).
Obviously did Dublin - Guinness factory (which isn’t the bloody factory) and grafton street."
Picked up some of the lingo so I see
I've no idea if it's still there I've never been .
I don't live to far from the Bulmers factory actually |
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"I went when I was a child, and then again about ten years ago with my rowing crew. I don't remember much of it, I was rather d*unk most of the time.
I'm heading out there again next weekend, but sadly it's a flying visit for a one day conference.
I hope you weren't d*unk on the water
I wasn't very well on the water. Thankfully only coxing otherwise it would have been messy (that's what happens when you are 5ft and go drinking with your 6ft4 crew)."
Couldn't let them get the better of you obviously |
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"I'm from just outside of Tipperary originally, love a drive around the whole island when I come back to visit, you can't beat it
Oh really!?
Born and raised in Cashel"
Ah shur you're only down the road |
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"Has been to Ireland?
Where did you go?
Was it what you expected ?
I’ve been, so I have!!
It was about 20 years ago and went with a mate who was seeing someone who lived just outside Dublin (can’t remember where).
We hired a car and toured all around - such beautiful countryside. Went over to Sligo for the beach, ate fish at Jonny Fox’s (is it still there).
Obviously did Dublin - Guinness factory (which isn’t the bloody factory) and grafton street.
Picked up some of the lingo so I see
I've no idea if it's still there I've never been .
I don't live to far from the Bulmers factory actually "
I did so I did!!
Em - if you were recommending things to do over there, what would you suggest? |
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I’ve only ever visited Norn Iron, and it’s always been Belfast. I’ve had some cracking nights out there.
I have been to Dublin, technically, but I didn’t set foot outside the airport.
I really need to make my way to Tipperary … |
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"I'm from just outside of Tipperary originally, love a drive around the whole island when I come back to visit, you can't beat it
Oh really!?
Born and raised in Cashel
Ah shur you're only down the road "
How sick are you of the "oh its a long way to..." whenever you say where you are from? I've been in England for over 10 years and still get it  |
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"I’ve only ever visited Norn Iron, and it’s always been Belfast. I’ve had some cracking nights out there.
I have been to Dublin, technically, but I didn’t set foot outside the airport.
I really need to make my way to Tipperary …"
It'd A long way..... lol |
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"I’ve only ever visited Norn Iron, and it’s always been Belfast. I’ve had some cracking nights out there.
I have been to Dublin, technically, but I didn’t set foot outside the airport.
I really need to make my way to Tipperary …"
It’s a long way |
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"I'm from just outside of Tipperary originally, love a drive around the whole island when I come back to visit, you can't beat it
Oh really!?
Born and raised in Cashel
Ah shur you're only down the road
How sick are you of the "oh its a long way to..." whenever you say where you are from? I've been in England for over 10 years and still get it "
Oh shoosh |
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"Has been to Ireland?
Where did you go?
Was it what you expected ?
I’ve been, so I have!!
It was about 20 years ago and went with a mate who was seeing someone who lived just outside Dublin (can’t remember where).
We hired a car and toured all around - such beautiful countryside. Went over to Sligo for the beach, ate fish at Jonny Fox’s (is it still there).
Obviously did Dublin - Guinness factory (which isn’t the bloody factory) and grafton street.
Picked up some of the lingo so I see
I've no idea if it's still there I've never been .
I don't live to far from the Bulmers factory actually
I did so I did!!
Em - if you were recommending things to do over there, what would you suggest?"
Ah shur ya couldn't miss it
Depends on what you're looking for but Galway and Donegal for sights and atmosphere |
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"I’ve only ever visited Norn Iron, and it’s always been Belfast. I’ve had some cracking nights out there.
I have been to Dublin, technically, but I didn’t set foot outside the airport.
I really need to make my way to Tipperary …"
Tipperary is very boring in comparison to Belfast |
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"I'm from just outside of Tipperary originally, love a drive around the whole island when I come back to visit, you can't beat it
Oh really!?
Born and raised in Cashel
Ah shur you're only down the road
How sick are you of the "oh its a long way to..." whenever you say where you are from? I've been in England for over 10 years and still get it "
I've heard it quite a few times i must say |
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Legally, yes (Irish Embassy in London, many times, for my work. That is technically Irish soil, like any embassy anywhere in the world is that particular nation's soil).
Geographically no. I do have a stepsister in Clonee though, so it's on the list.
Partial Irish background, get on very well with the Irish (who doesn't! You're pretty awesome), but the Atlantic wetness does do my head in a bit.
Yet that's part of the magick, right? x |
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"Dublin, Sligo, Cavan, Navan, Belfast and Bangor and Derry.
Where you hiding?
You've mainly been meandering around the north of the country, I'm down the south ish "
I'll bare that in mind next time  |
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By *bi HaiveMan 44 weeks ago
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"Has been to Ireland?
Where did you go?
Was it what you expected ?"
Dublin several times. Loved it.
Galway on a rugby tour.
And stayed in a lovely place called Kilkea Castle many moons ago in the honeymoon suite which was awesome! |
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"Legally, yes (Irish Embassy in London, many times, for my work. That is technically Irish soil, like any embassy anywhere in the world is that particular nation's soil).
Geographically no. I do have a stepsister in Clonee though, so it's on the list.
Partial Irish background, get on very well with the Irish (who doesn't! You're pretty awesome), but the Atlantic wetness does do my head in a bit.
Yet that's part of the magick, right? x"
My husband worked in clonee for a bit.
It wrecks everyone's head but we have to get on with it |
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"Has been to Ireland?
Where did you go?
Was it what you expected ?
Dublin several times. Loved it.
Galway on a rugby tour.
And stayed in a lovely place called Kilkea Castle many moons ago in the honeymoon suite which was awesome! "
Kilkea castle looks gorgeous although I've never been |
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"I've been to Dublin twice and would happily visit again. It was fabulous. Wish I could see more of the country! Everyone was super friendly. "
There's arseholes like anywhere else but for the most part the people are lovely |
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"No... But I really want to! Big Dermot Kennedy fan and would love to see him play over there.
He's brilliant! I've heard some of his smaller more intimate shows here are something else"
Oh they really are! |
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"I’ve been to Northern Ireland extensively and Dublin. I adored both although they didn’t really understand my northern bird accent
Beautiful country "
You probably couldn't understand their ramblings either
It is |
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"I’ve been to Northern Ireland extensively and Dublin. I adored both although they didn’t really understand my northern bird accent
Beautiful country
You probably couldn't understand their ramblings either
It is "
Mostly… but we all tended to talk a bit slower. And then laughed hard about it
It broke the ice a bit anyway |
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Me. I went with my Dad and my then-infant son when I was a learner driver. I drove on the A roads to the ferry at Stranraer then once off the ferry, through Belfast and to our cottage. Dad drove us to Dublin one day (it was October) and I remember going on the open top tour bus and it snowed. We went to the Guinness brewery and various other places but unfortunately didn't have time to explore much more of ROI. I've also sat in (transferred through) Dublin airport
I liked Dublin a lot, but it was a long time ago now, it might have changed!
I also went to NI on a work trip, some years ago but I mainly saw a hotel and the uni. |
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"I've been over loads for work, the last time I was over I drove to Tipperary but the job had been cancelled, it was a long way from Belfast for nothing, but got too see some beautiful scenery. "
That's a four hour drive! Did you have to go back on the same day? |
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"Sadly last time was 1999 Dublin for the Rugby. Been to Belfast and did some work for a couple of weeks around a few places in north too.
Too long since I’ve been."
Come over again, we're a grand aul bunch |
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"Has been to Ireland?
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Was it what you expected ?
Me. I went with my Dad and my then-infant son when I was a learner driver. I drove on the A roads to the ferry at Stranraer then once off the ferry, through Belfast and to our cottage. Dad drove us to Dublin one day (it was October) and I remember going on the open top tour bus and it snowed. We went to the Guinness brewery and various other places but unfortunately didn't have time to explore much more of ROI. I've also sat in (transferred through) Dublin airport
I liked Dublin a lot, but it was a long time ago now, it might have changed!
I also went to NI on a work trip, some years ago but I mainly saw a hotel and the uni. "
Awh that's a lovely memory to have |
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"Has been to Ireland?
Where did you go?
Was it what you expected ?
Me. I went with my Dad and my then-infant son when I was a learner driver. I drove on the A roads to the ferry at Stranraer then once off the ferry, through Belfast and to our cottage. Dad drove us to Dublin one day (it was October) and I remember going on the open top tour bus and it snowed. We went to the Guinness brewery and various other places but unfortunately didn't have time to explore much more of ROI. I've also sat in (transferred through) Dublin airport
I liked Dublin a lot, but it was a long time ago now, it might have changed!
I also went to NI on a work trip, some years ago but I mainly saw a hotel and the uni.
Awh that's a lovely memory to have "
Not Ireland, but Scotland - on the night before the ferry at Stranraer, we stayed at a guest house run by a Mrs McSporran. I'll never forget her kindness |
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By *ascaIMan 44 weeks ago
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Have family from Ballycastle so try to visit once a year. Lots to see in the area like Giants Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and some Game of Thrones episodes were filmed nearby as well I believe. Love it there, life just seems so relaxed. I feel like a Hobbit in The Shire. |
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There's a thing in Ireland called Doughnut tourism mostly practiced by Yanks.
They fly into Dublin Airport and turn right at the exit and explore Wicklow, Cork, Kerry, Mayo, Galway, Donegal and then a quick visit to North Antrim before heading back to Dublin airport.
The more adventurous among them turn left coming out of the airport and do all that in reverse.
It's called Doughnut Tourism because the vast majority of them don't even know Ireland has a centre and they never visit the midlands at all.
Strange but well documented over the years. |
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"Have family from Ballycastle so try to visit once a year. Lots to see in the area like Giants Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and some Game of Thrones episodes were filmed nearby as well I believe. Love it there, life just seems so relaxed. I feel like a Hobbit in The Shire. "
I look like a Hobbit some days |
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"There's a thing in Ireland called Doughnut tourism mostly practiced by Yanks.
They fly into Dublin Airport and turn right at the exit and explore Wicklow, Cork, Kerry, Mayo, Galway, Donegal and then a quick visit to North Antrim before heading back to Dublin airport.
The more adventurous among them turn left coming out of the airport and do all that in reverse.
It's called Doughnut Tourism because the vast majority of them don't even know Ireland has a centre and they never visit the midlands at all.
Strange but well documented over the years. "
I'd never heard of it but now that you say it it's true |
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"Never been to Ireland or Scotland but would love to go to both.
Scotland is just up the road, I've really got zero excuse with that one."
Loads of places here that I haven't been either, I need to rectify that |
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By (user no longer on site) 44 weeks ago
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"Ennis
Shannon
Sixmilebridge
Dublin
Kerry
Cork
Limerick
Lahinch
Bunratty
Galway
Tbf, I lived in Ireland for some years. "
Lived and worked in a few of those places over the years for various hotels and Bunratty Castle.
Was resident in North Cork/Limerick for 11 years. |
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By (user no longer on site) 44 weeks ago
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"Never been to Ireland or Scotland but would love to go to both.
Scotland is just up the road, I've really got zero excuse with that one."
Go to Glasgow, it is beautiful |
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"I went in my 20s...spent the weekend totally shitfaced 
It was awesome.. Defo going again - hopefully this year to giants causeway "
Make sure you plan plenty of other things in as it's nothing special IMO You won't need long there |
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"Has been to Ireland?
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Was it what you expected ?"
Me.
Dublin.
Pretty much.
Stayed in the backpackers dorm thing on the corner by the river… I don’t remember many details as the craic flowed very freely that weekend. |
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By (user no longer on site) 44 weeks ago
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"Mallow man here!!
My wedding photographer came from Mallow, useless info for you lol have you ever ventured down there?"
Used to go there for McDonald's/Pizza Hut there fairly regularly, plus Lidl and Dunnes until they built them both in Charleville. |
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By *rAitchMan 44 weeks ago
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Been three times in a previous job I had - working just outside Athy in County Kildare. Did't see a great deal as I was sent to do stocktaking at an agricultural engineering company. Hotel did great food and Guinness. |
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By (user no longer on site) 44 weeks ago
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"Has been to Ireland?
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Was it what you expected ?"
Dublin just before Christmas, it was a lot of fun. Great pubs friendly people lots to visit |
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By (user no longer on site) 44 weeks ago
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"My ex husband is Irish. Ive been to Dublin thousands of times.
Belfast, Dublin and Kinvara are the main three places. "
Not much to do with. Dublin but your ex husband is missing out !! ?? |
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I spent a few days in Belfast with work in 99, I didn't have any expectations at all about the place. The hilton hotel was nice.
I had a chuckle when I was told, that I was drinking in the most bombed pub in Belfast.
The Guinness tasted better over there as well.
Driving round the place seeing the murals that have been shown on TV, seemed to totally different to when shown at the end of a news report. |
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It's a much more welcoming place now, for the most part anyway 
Huh?
