Achill Island (Ireland) 20-22 July 2007

[Uncle Rob]

Long years had passed, war came so fast
Bravely they marched away
Cannon roared loud, and in the mad crowd
Wounded and dying lay
Up goes a shout, a horse dashes out
Out from the ranks so blue

FORRY !

2 little boys had 2 little toys

 

[Speggo]

Aidan you're a star

Elaine & I are hoping to be there again this year

Just got to check whether we can take the week again or whether it will be a weekend dash.

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

It's about time I met some Tossers in person so am seriously considering this

I'm trying to sort out timings with work and SO and am cosidering doing the trip there in one hit arriving Friday late afternoon/early evening and setting off back Sunday afternoon, spending Sunday night in Dublin and then ferry back Monday morning.

Does anything crack off on the Friday day that I'll be missing or is it pretty much a 'Friday evening to Sunday morning' sort of a 'do' IYSWIM?

Cheers
Andres

 

[Uncle Rob]

It's about time I met some Tossers in person so am seriously considering this


Does anything crack off on the Friday day that I'll be missing or is it pretty much a 'Friday evening to Sunday morning' sort of a 'do' IYSWIM?

Cheers
Andres

No Friday is get there when you can day (all though dont be to late the bar fills up early ) and last year some of us left after a late breakfast sunday to get closer to the port for monday sailing

 

[Aidan1150]

No Friday is get there when you can day (all though dont be to late the bar fills up early ) and last year some of us left after a late breakfast sunday to get closer to the port for monday sailing

Shapeshifter has it summed up pretty well here Andres. Friday is an arrive, beer and craic day. Rideout on the Saturday with more drink, grub and craic in the evening. There will be a quick spin around the island itself on Sunday morning if anyone is fit or interested.

You will be sure of a great Irish welcome at the event and I look forward to meeting you there.

 

[Sir James]

No Friday is get there when you can day (all though dont be to late the bar fills up early ) and last year some of us left after a late breakfast sunday to get closer to the port for monday sailing

Were you that bloke that put the bin bags over your new Metal Mules so they didn't get wet

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

Shapeshifter has it summed up pretty well here Andres. Friday is an arrive, beer and craic day. Rideout on the Saturday with more drink, grub and craic in the evening. There will be a quick spin around the island itself on Sunday morning if anyone is fit or interested.

You will be sure of a great Irish welcome at the event and I look forward to meeting you there.

Fantastic Many thanks for that!

Just a wee bit of negotiation to be done at this end and I'll let you know for sure asap.

Andres

 

[Aidan1150]

Please Note

We have negotiated an exclusive booking period until Wednesday 7th March for UKGSers coming to this event.

Please contact the hotel direct and Beatrix will reserve your room for you.

We cannot guarantee a room for you after that date unfortunately, so book early.

 

[Deleted account W]

Tuned In's just rang me, he's worked out a discounted rate for Stenna Sealink crossings with a Travel company. He'll be posting details tonight

 

[Deleted account 220427002]

CHEAP FERRY CROSSINGS

Right here we go....

We get a deal on three ferry crossings to Ireland

from Nutt Travel

Cairnryan to Larne with P&O

Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire with Stena fast or slow boats

Fishguard to Rosslare with Stena... never asked about Cabins you likely have to pay a bit more for one them


The prices are all the same to keep it simple



£70 for bike and rider return

£80 for bike, rider and one passenger return

There is no restriction on return times you can go 3 days or stay a week for the same money.

The only catch.... there is a £3 charge if you pay by credit card

Tel: 028 7035 1199

All you have to do is phone up... as to speak to Louise mention my name.. Gary and say it was about the UKGSer ferry crossing deal

This offer is for Achill Island and A Run to the Hills event too

This offer is good for as long as they don't get any price increases from the ferry companies.... so book sooner rather than later

Apparently we are saving about £9 or so over their normal price and quite a bit over Stenas own prices below

Fare Information

Total price: £94.00

Fare Breakdown
FLEXI Holyhead - Dun Laoghaire £45.00
FLEXI Dun Laoghaire - Holyhead £45.00
Fuel Surcharge Holyhead - Dun Laoghaire £2.00
Fuel Surcharge Dun Laoghaire - Holyhead £2.00
Total calculated price £94.00

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

CHEAP FERRY CROSSINGS

Right here we go....

We get a deal on three ferry crossings to Ireland

from Nutt Travel

Cairnryan to Larne with P&O

Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire with Stena fast or slow boats

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That's great Gary, much appreciated

Pobably a stupid question but is there any advantage / disadvantage crossing to Dun Laoghaire rather than Dublin (apart from the negotiated price of course)?

Andres

 

[Deleted account 220427002]

That's great Gary, much appreciated

Pobably a stupid question but is there any advantage / disadvantage crossing to Dun Laoghaire rather than Dublin (apart from the negotiated price of course)?

Andres

Dun Laoghaire has a faster ferry only a few miles difference than Dublin port

 

[Jockser]

Pobably a stupid question but is there any advantage / disadvantage crossing to Dun Laoghaire rather than Dublin (apart from the negotiated price of course)?

Andres, it's much easier to get away from Dun Laoire and onto the M50 (orbital motorway around Dublin) than it is from Dublin Port. HTH

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

Thanks guys

Hope to get the bookings sorted by the w/e

Andres

 

[Jockser]

If anyone, particularly those coming from over the pond, had the time & the inclination to come over a bit earlier I'd be happy to bring you from Dublin / Dunlaoire to Achill via non-main roads. I'm planning on leaving by lunchtime on Thurs 19th, leaving plenty of time to get to Achill for dinner

And we could even get a spin in on Friday before everyone else arrives on Friday

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

Aidan, the deed is done

Room booked for the Friday and Saturday night for myself and good lady girlfriend, Amanda

Cheers
Andres

 

[(RIP) Bin Ridin]

If anyone, particularly those coming from over the pond, had the time & the inclination to come over a bit earlier I'd be happy to bring you from Dublin / Dunlaoire to Achill via non-main roads. I'm planning on leaving by lunchtime on Thurs 19th, leaving plenty of time to get to Achill for dinner

And we could even get a spin in on Friday before everyone else arrives on Friday

Sounds good to me, Jockser!! I'm guessing the hotel will not be busy the Thursday night...

 

[Jockser]

I'm guessing the hotel will not be busy the Thursday night...

Shouldn't think so. There'll be a wee corner somewhere for a few tossers to have a quiet drink

 

[Aidan1150]

Aidan, the deed is done

Room booked for the Friday and Saturday night for myself and good lady girlfriend, Amanda

Cheers
Andres

Good for you Andres.

We look forward to meeting you both on Achill.

 

[kyle]

come hell or high water(or is that tempting fate)i'll be there this year(tent)