I didn't know about that until I read the book 'The Unsung Hero'
Will go the very next time I'm down that way ... thanks
1st time trip to ireland
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I didn't know about that until I read the book 'The Unsung Hero'
Will go the very next time I'm down that way ... thanks
Well thanks for all the advice guys.
From what my Dad says, it doesnt matter where we go, we are guaranteed to have a great time.
Micky even admitted it's now his favourite destination and has replaced the black forest in Germany
From what my Dad says, it doesnt matter where we go, we are guaranteed to have a great time.
Micky even admitted it's now his favourite destination and has replaced the black forest in Germany
Micky even admitted it's now his favourite destination and has replaced the black forest in Germany
But it's still 50/50 with my beloved Eifel's
JJH, thanks for the advice to visit Brownehill. will take a look. I was aware that the winter solstice is the main one for Newgrange, but would still like to visit. I've got an interest in neolithic and bronze age monuments
Modelman, Twisty roads,Epic scenery,Fantastic Guinness......all would be most welcome. We are totally open to sugestions.
Would be good to do a spot of wild camping
Just my 2 cents but if you like the Neolithic, genuine Neolithic, I'd check out knowth and dowth instead of/as well as newgrange. Their 'unrestored' and as a result might give you a more authentic 'experience'. Newgrange has a fantastic visitor Center and all the amenities but knowth and dowth are pretty much as time and nature has left them. Their just as incomprehensible in their own way.
Whilst the southwest is a jewel, the west has fantastic roads and is just as scenic is a different way. You will have a great time no matter where you go. Just set the gps to no tolls or mitoway and you'll stumble on some superb (gs friendly) roads and stunning scenery. Lots of Guinness too.
gsa matt
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Hard to beat kerry! Ring of kerry very nice! Killarney/ kenmare also very nice 
We went last year, stayed with wifes relatives near Dublin, then went across to Galway (don't go there when the races are on....quite busy!!!), down the wild coast to Killarney, stayed there a day longer than planned as someone drank more of some black liquid than he should have......Rode round the ring.....the wrong way....
off to Cork for more relatives and then back to Dublin.
We are going again this year, so will visit the relatives again..THEY STARTED ME ON THE BLACK LIQUID!!!!...and then have a tour round again. Not quite sure where yet though, just got a BIG map of Ireland to have a looksee.
And another thing....when you come out of the B & B in Galway, make sure you know where it is before you get on the bus into the town centre and then have absolutely no idea where you are staying!!!!....Luckily I had seen a Jaguar garage, and a nice bus driver had a vague idea where we were staying and told us which bus we should get on!!!
off to Cork for more relatives and then back to Dublin.
We are going again this year, so will visit the relatives again..THEY STARTED ME ON THE BLACK LIQUID!!!!...and then have a tour round again. Not quite sure where yet though, just got a BIG map of Ireland to have a looksee.
And another thing....when you come out of the B & B in Galway, make sure you know where it is before you get on the bus into the town centre and then have absolutely no idea where you are staying!!!!....Luckily I had seen a Jaguar garage, and a nice bus driver had a vague idea where we were staying and told us which bus we should get on!!!
I've just spent the last 40 minutes or so google mapping / you tubing etc etc. That Wild Atlantic Way looks pretty stunning, and I get a real sense of the fun and adventure, and the evenings holed up in a small pub that could be had. Never been to Ireland (20 mins from the Tunnel so always go Europe ..) but this looks really appealing ....
Another must do to the list ....
Another must do to the list ....
I am about an hour from the tunnel, so Europe is an easy destination...Bit of a long drag to get to the ferry to Ireland. We went from Anglesea as we were staying near Dublin... We got the Swift going over , which is a two hour trip, but had to get a slower boat back, about 3 hours.
One of relatives is in a band, so we went to a bar to watch them play..bloody good night out....not sure what the licencing hours are over there....seem to be quite flexible
Looking forward to going again..
One of relatives is in a band, so we went to a bar to watch them play..bloody good night out....not sure what the licencing hours are over there....seem to be quite flexible
Looking forward to going again..
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One of relatives is in a band, so we went to a bar to watch them play..bloody good night out....not sure what the licencing hours are over there....seem to be quite flexible
Looking forward to going again..
Overheard in a Bar down The Wesht;
Tourist asks "when do you close?"
Publican replies "arahh - it'll be late"
Tourist asks "Late when?!
"Publican replies "when the tourists have gone ... late September"
Nothing to do here, nothing to see. Move along now.
It's only Micky winding youse up
That's totally correct of course .... apologies
Rocketman
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If you manage to get over to the cliffs of moher make sure you take the n67 to Galway me and
was over that way last year and I'll tell you that road is a beauty
It had just been resurfaced and is as twisty as a twisty thing
was over that way last year and I'll tell you that road is a beauty It had just been resurfaced and is as twisty as a twisty thing
Did N67 going south....and yea it is a very nice bit or road....
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