Irish people listen up!

[Cal]

Originally Posted by kaligula

You visiting Dublin? If so, do you know when?

I'm an Irishman from Dublin, by the way. I'll give you a shot of my blowgun.

First off, thanks to all who took the time to respond. This will help us immensely in our planning. We were definitely going to the west, which from the sounds of it is probably the best for taking in the landscape and much of the culture. As far as Dublin, we are definitely going to spend at least a day and night, maybe more. Probably the last day we are there, which is March 24th. We fly out on the 25th so that will be a rough morning for sure.

[Cal]

Originally Posted by Pintman

If you're in Waterford, rent a car and go barreling west toward the coast. Kerry is beautiful. Dingle is a nice little town where Gaelic is still widely spoken. Walk into a pub and they'll instantly switch to English because you look American. From Dingle, drive through the spectacular Conner Pass. Head up the coast to Galway and see the Cliffs of Moher, very popular with tours, or Loophead and Loophead Light, which are just as beautiful and a lot less touristy.

By all means, hit as many pubs as you can. Not so much for the drinking (although I was given my name in Galway), but for the social part. Very different vibe from bars in the U.S. In small towns they're community centers, and getting to know the people is the best part of Ireland.

If you still have time, drive through Connemara. Parts of it are largely deserted because everyone left for the USA in the potato famine. You'll see lots of stone shells of long abandoned houses.

P.S. I can take or leave Dublin, but if you want city, it's there or Cork.

Sláinte, and drink a Beamish for me.

By the way, incredible pics Pintman. Hoping to get some of them myself. I'm probably going to put together a video of the week since I bought a camcorder for this trip specifically.

[Pintman]

Just remember to post them. You're going to have a blast.

[Geith and the Kirl]

Originally Posted by Pintman

If you're in Waterford, rent a car and go barreling west toward the coast. Kerry is beautiful. Dingle is a nice little town where Gaelic is still widely spoken. Walk into a pub and they'll instantly switch to English because you look American. From Dingle, drive through the spectacular Conner Pass. Head up the coast to Galway and see the Cliffs of Moher, very popular with tours, or Loophead and Loophead Light, which are just as beautiful and a lot less touristy.

By all means, hit as many pubs as you can. Not so much for the drinking (although I was given my name in Galway), but for the social part. Very different vibe from bars in the U.S. In small towns they're community centers, and getting to know the people is the best part of Ireland.

If you still have time, drive through Connemara. Parts of it are largely deserted because everyone left for the USA in the potato famine. You'll see lots of stone shells of long abandoned houses.

P.S. I can take or leave Dublin, but if you want city, it's there or Cork.

Sláinte, and drink a Beamish for me.

I'm Irish, but can't really add anything to this!

I live in Dublin and would recommend Grafton Street (pedestrianised fancy part of the city centre), Temple Bar (The Oliver St. John Gogarty pub by night, Temple Bar, Dublin on Flickr - Photo Sharing!) and a definite visit to Croke Park to take in a GAA or soccer game (Ireland's natinoal soccer team will be palying on the 28th).

[Deborah]

Originally Posted by mushroomking

Up the yard.

OMG OMG OMG! That made me laugh so hard. My granddad used ot say that when he was mad and it was his way of telling me to fuck off.

I'm doing the Luas Challenge on Paddy's Day!! Start at Dundrum, hop off at every stop and do at least a shot and down a pint. But, I refuse to wear green, fuck that shit!

WOO.... drunk shouting profanity at the parade here we go.

Cal, come to Dublin. We'll look after you on Paddy's Day!

[Pintman]

Originally Posted by Deborah

. . . Cal, come to Dublin. We'll look after you on Paddy's Day!

Cal, my boy, I think you've just hit the Lotto!

[Raggety]

Galway is wet at the moment.

Yah woh? Bleedin' deadly!

[Cal]

Originally Posted by Deborah

OMG OMG OMG! That made me laugh so hard. My granddad used ot say that when he was mad and it was his way of telling me to fuck off.

I'm doing the Luas Challenge on Paddy's Day!! Start at Dundrum, hop off at every stop and do at least a shot and down a pint. But, I refuse to wear green, fuck that shit!

WOO.... drunk shouting profanity at the parade here we go.

Cal, come to Dublin. We'll look after you on Paddy's Day!

Deborah, I would love to have you show us how to do it up on St. Patty Day BUT I'm not coming until the 18th (fucking retarded I know). How is the party scene from the 18th to the 25th?