Things To Do in Dublin When You're Sober

RealEstateKing

Shameless, self-promotion alert:

Heres a little article I wrote for those of you considering giving up drinking in the Emerald Isle.

http://thesickbag.blogspot.com/

Hope You enjoy.

Skapoot

Haha! That was quite witty! Fair play to you. Not too short, not too long, straight to the point with fun bits in between. I loved it.:pac:

Karen_*

That was absolutely brilliant! You have a new blog devotee!:D

The Black Oil

Good to read.

unreggd

woo

venividivici

cool blog..i'm still drinking though!!

zero_nine

Very good, loved it.

jumpguy

Great blog, except I never found out anything to do in Dublin without drinking! :P
But it was an informative and funny read. Just a quick question though, since when is there no drinking at house parties?

RealEstateKing

Just a quick question though, since when is there no drinking at house parties?

I meant that house parties can be fun when YOU are not drinking - but pubs aren't.

unreggd

RealEstateKing wrote: »

I meant that house parties can be fun when YOU are not drinking - but pubs aren't.

They can be

For me, its good once the pub isnt too loud, and I'm with a decen gang of people

Overly loud [music wise] pubs are the biggest irony ever!!

Porkpie

That was really witty and entertaining, thanks a mill! Really lifted my, em, spirits!

Neady_b

ha ha, well worth reading.

SaveAFewBob.ie

Funny blog!

If your actually looking for a great listing of things to do in dublin (sober or not) I recommend signing up for the LeCool newsletter, Dublin edition.

Best guide to whats going on; gigs, festivals, exhibitions and random out there, in my opinion.

Myself and my friends have been trying out "sober sunday" adventures recently, with excellent results!

damienmcd

Excellent piece!

I'm a drinker who's bored with the drinking scene (for the most part) and is looking for alternatives.

I think you're dead right about the portrayal of drinking in the ad campaigns and the attitude that drinkers have to these ads. Is it time the campaigners and govt. offered alternatives to drinking by means of free pools/gyms/saunas as you said? I reckon so.

One thing I have found to be a fantastic alternative is charity comedy nights. They tend to take place in pubs however, but are a great night out if you're with a group of non-drinkers, or actual moderate drinkers.

So, what is there to do in Dublin when you're sober? More suggestions please!

BornToRun88

there's plenty to do in dublin being sober. Play pool in ugc then head to the pictures wherever u fancy. Go for a walk with ur mates, sit in a restaurant and enjoy a meal.

Babooshka

RealEstateKing wrote: »

Shameless, self-promotion alert:

Heres a little article I wrote for those of you considering giving up drinking in the Emerald Isle.

http://thesickbag.blogspot.com/

Hope You enjoy.

Very Good, interesting angle on it...I liked.

luckylucky

wow that really is a great blog post. Don't think i've ever seen anything so well put in that would pretty much sums up a lot of my attitudes and thoughts on drink and probably many others here I'd imagine.

billybenner

i just came across this, looks like a good spot to go to socialise sober
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dublin-7/Sober-Saturdays/145498122140243?created

Just read that blog for the first time. It's a pity you stopped writing, because it is all so very true. Especially about the whole "Drink Aware" ads.

Bravo, sir!

unreggd

This thread should just be called Things to do in Dublin

:P

billybenner

''THe Red Monkey Tea PArty''

heres the link to the facebook page http://www.facebook.com/theredmonkeyteaparty?createdand

check it out!!

CDfm

My OH spoils me with boards deals massages

Seriously, you do get some good pamper yourself stuff there

http://www.boardsdeals.ie/recent-deals/

Dillon_O

hey save a few bob, me and my mate's are doing something similar these days, just taking Sunday (or sometimes Saturday) out to find cool adventures that you never end up doing when your hungover. Do have any suggestions for adventures that we might not have thought about?

billybenner

The Red Monkey Tea Party Hey next gig is 28th of January in a new venue''The Exchange'' on Exchange Street Upper Temple Bar, Dublin 2. On the night there will be loads of bouncey tunes to dance to, Free Tea and Coffee, Indian Head massage and a funky chill out area with games, But due to noice restrictions we have to have the music off by 11...pm so we really hope eveyone arrvies at 8pm so we can get the party started, €5 in!

www.facebook.com/theredmonkeyteaparty

CDfm

Tarquin Blake has a free exhibition starting in April in Celbridge

AI wrote: »

My exhibition 'Abandoned Mansions of Ireland' reopens at Castletown House, Celbridge on Friday 1st April and runs until 2nd May.
The exhibition is installed in the main front hall of the house and is FREE admission.



Castletown is one of the finest historic houses in Ireland and is well worth a visit. Enjoy.

He says in the history forum you can also take in Donadea Castle and forrest which is a great picnic location with forest , ducks etc

Econoline Van

RealEstateKing wrote: »

Shameless, self-promotion alert:

Heres a little article I wrote for those of you considering giving up drinking in the Emerald Isle.

http://thesickbag.blogspot.com/

Hope You enjoy.

That was excellent and made some really good points. Particularly on the Drink Aware ads. And the waste of talent which is so prevalent in this country.

Bottle_of_Smoke

ÒP that blog is nail on head. You should rewrite Allen Carr's easyway book, same kind of thinking but you explain it better

CDfm

No that we are away from the reading part.

Has anyone ever been to a lap-dancing club sober.

Sunnyisland

Not me, it doesn't have the same interest anymore, if it ever did.:-)

CDfm

realies wrote: »

Not me, it doesn't have the same interest anymore, if it ever did.:-)

LOL

Suggest a spot for a good day out.

Sunnyisland

What are you in to ?

For me i love being with my partner and going for walks along the south bull wall or howth,Acting the tourist for a day is also good, its amazing the tours that go on in the city that a lot of people are unaware of.

CDfm

Well other than watching Jerry Springer

IMMA is great and I love Howth but I dont really know historical Dublin as much as I would like to.

Sunnyisland

A visit to kilmainham Gail is a great day out.also collins barracks in benburb street is the museum of Ireland and its mostly free admission, which reminds me i must pay it a visit :-)