What to do in Dublin with a few hours to kill?

Johnny Versace

So my girlfriend just kicked me out of her bed and I'm now in an internet cafe in Temple Bar.

I don't start work until 1.30.

What the hell can I do on a freezin day like today?! I'm thinking maybe cinema at 10.30, but can anyone think of anything else?

There is only so long I can play counter strike or hit refresh on after hours!

Any suggestions?

xx

Heh, come over to Trinity College and join me for a coffee. I don't start classes 'til 11. I know what you mean though. I generally just drink coffee and read.....lots of both. Boring, I know, but hey!!!!!
Either that or call over to my mate and play his PS2 for a while.

Johnny Versace

HA! I'm very tempted!!

Still in the internet cafe. They don't sell coffee here though (bastards!!)

9.24... 4 hours to go... holy moly it's gonna be a long morning.

And I work until 10. Jebusssssssssssssss!!

xx

Here's an idea. Go down to FOrbidden Planet on the quays and read all their cool graphic novels. Or head down to the Kylemore Cafe (or whatever its called) thats closing down soon and get some of the now-seriously-reduced buns and things and a coffee to boot. OR head to Doc Quirkeys on O-Connell street and pass some time in there. OR find an early house and squeeze in a pint or two before work. OR look for a new job.

uberwolf

Originally posted by Johnny Versace


There is only so long I can play counter strike or hit refresh on after hours!

I feel like you're dissing my lifestyle there!!!

Johnny Versace

Originally posted by xx
OR head to Doc Quirkeys on O-Connell street and pass some time in there.

Hole in one!! I'm on my way

Originally posted by uberwolf

I feel like you're dissing my lifestyle there!!!

HAHA! Sorry...

xx

the mans got a point though. There isn't much to do in dublin when you're trying to put in time. Well, that said, at least if it was warm he could go and chill out in Stephens Green or something, but its a real ballbreaker of a day out there. For all the people who wondered why we had such a nice winter, here's the reason, winter is late!!!!

Tyrrial

our work here is done..... another satisfied customer of boards.ie anti-bordom service

xx

hey johnny, why is the link to your website gone from your signature?

projectmayhem

Originally posted by xx
Here's an idea. Go down to FOrbidden Planet on the quays and read all their cool graphic novels.

i second that motion. that's a good way to kill time.

Johnny Versace

Originally posted by xx
hey johnny, why is the link to your website gone from your signature?

It was offensive apparantly!

xx

I thought it was a laugh. Its amazing what counts for taste here, isn't it?

projectmayhem

Originally posted by Johnny Versace
It was offensive apparantly!

is this link the same one on your "www" link?

seamus

Dublin is nice to walk around in the morning when people are rushing to work, and you don't have to.

Go into bewleys. Get a paper, a coffee and a delicious muffin.
That'll waste an hour. What are you doing in town without a walkman anyway?

Johnny Versace

Well, my site is a joke, simply a blog trying to be ridiculous... a parody/whatever.

But I don't own boards.ie, and it is a free service, so I have no prob removing my sig

projectmayhem

Originally posted by Johnny Versace
Well, my site is a joke, simply a blog trying to be ridiculous... a parody/whatever.

But I don't own boards.ie, and it is a free service, so I have no prob removing my sig

yeah but because you had to remove it, makes it more interesting

Johnny Versace

Originally posted by project-mayhem
is this link the same one on your "www" link?

Tis indeed. Don't expect anything too cool though!

May not be entirely work safe.

Krusty_Clown

If you're really stuck:
Go visit some of the free museums (Art/Natural history/Trinity library etc).
Relax in the warmth and comfort of the Ilac Centre Library
Feed the ducks in St. Stephens Green
Go have a look at some of the art work/paintings in the Stephen's Green shopping centre
Go visit the Waxworks (you want to be really stuck for this one)

uberwolf

Originally posted by Johnny Versace
May not be entirely work safe.

hmm, entirely. Loved it all the same

egan007

i have to agree withthe tourist thing - i've walked around and worked in Dublin for ages - but it was not until last summer i blocked out work and the commecial aspect of dublin - walked around and realied how many beautiful places there are .....course it was 25C and calm - not -25 and gales like today!

Exit

Yeah, I generally just stroll around enjoying some of the tourist sites. It's surprising how little Dubliners actually visit these sites.

btw, does anyone know if the Hugh Lane Gallery is free in?

Ronaldo7

dude your site is so ****ed up...you look scary too. :dunno:

Silent Grape

hugh lane's free, fancis bacon studio is summat like E3 in. its worth it tho.

adonis

you should have gone to the croke park musem.
enjoy the annals (sic) of gaa history, and bask in the warmth and comfort of being part of the club