Ireland

[oman0115]

We decided on Galway, cheers chaps

 

[toolah1511]

I never wanted to go but the wife nagged me for 2 yrs so I relented just to shut her up.

Went to Killaloe/Ballina on Loch Durg in Co Clare about 15 yrs ago bloody lovely scenery.

Here's what happened on our first day there.

We waited for a bus to Limerick for an hour in the pissing rain (yes dear that's why it's so fucking green everywhere) only to be told they were on strike, off to the pub we go for a coffee to warm up, tell the barmaid about the bus and the landlord pipes up with "me brother in laws got a van he'll take you, I'll give him a call". 15 mins later we're in a beaten up minibus heading to Limerick, drops us off and picks us up when we want, cheaper than the bus.
Next day go back to said bar at approx. 1pm to says thanks to the landlord, get involved with a "chat" with a couple of locals, 10 hrs later having been taken to every bar to meet the local characters in the 2 towns I am truly ratarsed (being told constantly "put your money away your our guest").

The friendliest most welcoming people I have ever met.

I loved the place and I never wanted to go I would recommend it to everybody.

 

[jimharri]

I never wanted to go but the wife nagged me for 2 yrs so I relented just to shut her up.

Went to Killaloe/Ballina on Loch Durg in Co Clare about 15 yrs ago bloody lovely scenery.

Here's what happened on our first day there.

We waited for a bus to Limerick for an hour in the pissing rain (yes dear that's why it's so fucking green everywhere) only to be told they were on strike, off to the pub we go for a coffee to warm up, tell the barmaid about the bus and the landlord pipes up with "me brother in laws got a van he'll take you, I'll give him a call". 15 mins later we're in a beaten up minibus heading to Limerick, drops us off and picks us up when we want, cheaper than the bus.
Next day go back to said bar at approx. 1pm to says thanks to the landlord, get involved with a "chat" with a couple of locals, 10 hrs later having been taken to every bar to meet the local characters in the 2 towns I am truly ratarsed (being told constantly "put your money away your our guest").

The friendliest most welcoming people I have ever met.

I loved the place and I never wanted to go I would recommend it to everybody.

Own up. You work for Bord Failte, don't you?

 

[ali benarbia's studs]

best places are the Ring of Kerry which include the skellig islands, kilarney,dingle.....mt brandon is an easy walk on its west coast side. Plenty of lakes and tallest mts are here.

Galway has a few options as places around it are beautiful, aran islands, the burren, connemara(plenty of mountains here)..... blue diamond is a nice walk out near clifton village.

Donegal is the best off track place , it s still raw and unspoiled by tourists- just the locals are harder to understand.

 

[Sky Blue Thinking]

We decided on Galway, cheers chaps

Galway City is a buzzing spot as mentiined. For scenery and walking etc connemara is hard to beat. Clifden is a good base, decent pubs and striking distance to some amazing places. If you get chance Inishbofin island is a good day trip with some great walking.

 

[TonyM]

We decided on Galway, cheers chaps

Feckin English coming on here and not bothering with me advise. Feckin Galway me ass!

 

[staffs_blue]

Donegal is the best off track place , it s still raw and unspoiled by tourists- just the locals are harder to understand.

I think the Donegal accent is a lot easier to understand than those further south. I have an uncle from Co.Clare and he has a really strong accent which I struggled with at first.
Shay Given is a Donegal boy for example.

 

[ali benarbia's studs]

I think the Donegal accent is a lot easier to understand than those further south. I have an uncle from Co.Clare and he has a really strong accent which I struggled with at first.
Shay Given is a Donegal boy for example.

I agree, but most tourists would (like some Irish)struggle there, Kerry and Cork have issues where their thick accents (in certain places)can be harder to digest. gotta give it a second....

 

[Deleted member 77198]

Both his Nan’s were alive

 

[jimharri]

I think the Donegal accent is a lot easier to understand than those further south. I have an uncle from Co.Clare and he has a really strong accent which I struggled with at first.
Shay Given is a Donegal boy for example.

Parts of Donegal, Cork, Kerry and most of Dublin make the Brummie accent almost okay.



Almost.

 

[Eccles Blue]

Tipperary, round Clonmel and Thurles followed by Kerry especially around Tralee. But to be honest, having been all over both Eire and Northern Ireland, there are no places I visited which weren't welcoming, friendly and with beautiful scenery and beaches. The people I met always enjoyed a chat and Ireland (although now more expensive than ever) is one of my top destinations for a holiday. Sorry you've chosen before I saw your post but Galway is a great place. Have a wonderful time.

 

[Onholiday(somemightsay)]

Evening Irish blues - wasn't sure on the best place to post so by all means shift if more appropriate elsewhere.

I'm looking for some County Cork head covers for my driver and or other golf clubs but they don't appear to be readily available and / or unsure of the price point.

If you can point us in the general direction of a good stockist I would be much appreciated.

Cheers...........

 

[Slipper One]

Didn’t care for Dublin too much, so wasn’t disappointed to leave it and get out into the countryside.

I’d recommend a visit to Irish Working Sheepdogs and their sheepdog demonstrations at Bally Eustace. Amazing to watch the dogs working the sheep with absolute enthusiasm.

Places like the Ring Of Kerry and Slea Head Drive are obviously popular drives, but I love the single track roads up in the higher ground and the outstanding scenery. Gap Of Dunloe…..if you can get by the jaunting carts, Ballaghasheen Pass and Healy Pass for instance.

Dingle and Killarney for an evening.

I would also recommend Mizen Head if anybody is in that area.

 

[Xhavenjoe]

I'm looking for some County Cork head covers for my driver and or other golf clubs but they don't appear to be readily available and / or unsure of the price point.

Try ryangolf.ie

 

[Onholiday(somemightsay)]

Try ryangolf.ie

Much obliged

 

[Cellarite]

Anyone spent much time in Tipperary? Yes, I'm aware it's a long way for any budding Peter Kays out there.

I'd love to spend some time there as it was where my Grandad was born and raised. I went once when I was 13-ish but don't really remember much of it.

 

[Nebuchadnezzar]

Anyone spent much time in Tipperary? Yes, I'm aware it's a long way for any budding Peter Kays out there.

I'd love to spend some time there as it was where my Grandad was born and raised. I went once when I was 13-ish but don't really remember much of it.

Nice part of the world. Whereabouts did your grandad come from?

 

[carlosthejackal]

Lost count of the times I’ve been, love it . From Belfast down to Dingle . Great pubs , scenery and people.

 

[Cassandra]

If you ever go across the sea to Ireland,
Then maybe at the closing of the day,
You may sit and watch the moon rise over Claddah,
And see the sun go down on Galway Bay ….

 

[yeseye]

If you ever go across the sea to Ireland,
Then maybe at the closing of the day,
You may sit and watch the moon rise over Claddah,
And see the sun go down on Galway Bay ….