So here we go.

Rubecula

As you can see by my avatar I actually live on Anglesey (off the coast of North Wales)

I am popping over to Dublin for a couple of days this Monday coming (through to Wednesday morning)

The reason is I am being all touristy and looking for my great grandfathers grave to pay my respects. I have been unable to locate it online so I am going to do the job personally (in person as it were)

But I may have the time to say hello to any of you there in the evening of either Monday or possibly Tuesday.

Let me know if you want to chat to an old worn out Scouser and are in the area and I will see what I can do (no promises as I think I am going to be very busy running about and stuff)

Jellybaby1

Hi Rube, can't you sleep either? Where is the grave located? I have more than a passing interest in genealogy myself. I have a few grandparents and I've no idea where they are buried, have a horrible feeling it may be :eek: a pauper's grave.

Won't be meeting up 'cos my family would kill me for breaking my own rules! ("Whatever you do, never, ever, arrange to meet anyone online, do you hear me children, promise now?")

Rubecula

Jellybaby1 wrote: »

Hi Rube, can't you sleep either? Where is the grave located? I have more than a passing interest in genealogy myself. I have a few grandparents and I've no idea where they are buried, have a horrible feeling it may be :eek: a pauper's grave.

Won't be meeting up 'cos my family would kill me for breaking my own rules! ("Whatever you do, never, ever, arrange to meet anyone online, do you hear me children, promise now?")

Hiya Jelly I should be in bed right enough but I have this awful headache keeping me awake.

Anyway don't worry about not meeting up I fully understand, I might be a psychotic toe licker or something as far as you know, so no worries.

Yes I know you are into your geneology (I saw your posts in that forum.)

Well to be honest the info on my great grandfather is pretty scarce, I know he was living in the Parish of St Peter. (St Peter's church formally located in Aungier Street and now demolished to make way for the YMCA) So I am going to go to the City Library in Pearse Street to see what info I can find out. I expect to do a lot of walking, but I am looking forward to it. Even bringing a camera... although I know what Dublin looks like, I have been there often enough.

This will however be the first time I have spent the night with me poor oul head on Irish Linen LOL

Spread

Not trying to spike your trip Rubecula but there is another St Peters Parish in Cabra. Take the bus to Drumcondra and get off at Joxer Dalys. You'd never know!

Rubecula

Is that the one in Phibsboro?

No matter I will enjoy the research too, and if nothing comes of it I will enjoy the trip.

Thanks Spread.

looksee

Hope you enjoy your trip to Dublin Rubecula, sorry I can't meet up as I am in Waterford and not likely to be venturing to Dublin!

Jellybaby, you are wise, but on the other hand, I have a good friend that I met on a travel site, we started corresponding through emails and eventually met up and I have even been and stayed with them for a couple of days! Lovely people.

JuliusCaesar

looksee wrote: »

Jellybaby, you are wise, but on the other hand, I have a good friend that I met on a travel site, we started corresponding through emails and eventually met up and I have even been and stayed with them for a couple of days! Lovely people.

I think the Rule about meeting people from the internet is or should be: Don't meet them in lonely isolated spots, or in your own home, or their home.

I've met quite a few people over the years from the net, and usually meet in cafes and bars, and had a nice time. It's really strange to realise that the picture you have of people in your head is so different to the real person in person! Unless you've seen a photo of course.

Rubecula, unfortunately I can't - you've such a wide range of interests that I'd love to meet you and such a fund of great stories too. Mind you, I'd feel all dull and boring.

Rubecula

JuliusCaesar wrote: »

I think the Rule about meeting people from the internet is or should be: Don't meet them in lonely isolated spots, or in your own home, or their home.

I've met quite a few people over the years from the net, and usually meet in cafes and bars, and had a nice time. It's really strange to realise that the picture you have of people in your head is so different to the real person in person! Unless you've seen a photo of course.

Rubecula, unfortunately I can't - you've such a wide range of interests that I'd love to meet you and such a fund of great stories too. Mind you, I'd feel all dull and boring.

That is fine JuliusC. There is no real worry as I know most of the folks on here live outside Dublin and the Old Age Passes may not be available for travel during the day.

I have spoken on the phone to a nice lady from City Of Dublin Libraries in Pearse street. She said the staff there will possibly be able to help me if I call in.

I forgot to ask exactly where on Pearse Street the place is. DOH!

Still it is all part of the adventure.

My hotel is going to be on Cathal Brugha Street, just off O'Connell Streeet, so I think it is a central enough location for pottering around from.

AND if I use this visit as a kind of recce, I can make better plans on my next visit. (Usually in the past when I visited it was get a drink in the pub here, go on ferry, get a drink, get to Dublin and get a drink. Wait for the DART with crossed legs, Get on the ferry, use the loo and get off again. All in one day. This will be a totally different kettle of fish. I MAY succumb to a pint in the evening, but I am coming over with a real purpose in mind. So there is no need to be trying to socialise for the sake of it, as much as I would love to meet some of you, it is not the purpose of the visit this time.

Jellybaby1

Its not too long since I was in the Gilbert Library in Pearse Street. For genealogy you need to go upstairs. The library is situated on Pearse Street (duh!), walking from College Street along Pearse Street, passing Lombard Street East which should be on your left, and Westland Row should be on your right, keep walking along Pearse Street and the library is on your right, there was a flagpole I think on the building when I was last there. Check out Google Maps, search for 'Gilbert Library, Pearse Street, Dublin, and try putting the little orange man on the street and you can see the streets there (have you used him before, he's very helpful?:)).

Rubecula

Aww thanks jelly that is brilliant. I will make sure to go there at the earliest chance.

Cicero

KC Peaches is a good place for a spot of lunch Rube...On Pearse st also.... Link below...enjoy ure trip and let us know if you need any information on anything..


http://kcpeaches.com/about/details-contact/

Rubecula

Thanks Cicero I will remember that as I am sure that by 1 O'clock Tuesday I will be a little peckish.

Peaches sounds a good name too, makes me think of fruit flans with cold custard..........

JuliusCaesar

Also the Science Gallery on Pearse St has a cafe...the present exhibition is all about food atm.

0lddog

Access to Gilbert library needs a special card. I got this 'on the day' but had to produce ID stuff. Suggest you bring passport & utility bill.

http://www.dublincity.ie/RecreationandCulture/libraries/Heritage%20and%20History/reading%20room/Pages/index.aspx

All the records that I seemed to need to locate graves were on microfilm spools so be prepared for a lot of microfilm tape work !

Dont forget 'The National Archives', located in Bishops Street ( I found my great great great grandfathers census return there )

http://www.nationalarchives.ie/

and that place on Abbey Street ( but they charge )



Also, The Gilbert Library has most editions of the Thoms Directory annual. From this I was able to find were my great grandfather and his long suffering wife (& 4 kids ) lived when they 'came up to Dublin'

golden virginia

Hi Rube,

The only city library i know is on the very top of pearse st - complete opposite direction from your base off o connell st - its not terribly long a walk - but lots of traffic - nicer to walk up along the river liffey and then cut in at Lombard st east to the Library.

As far as i know this is an archive library - you need an appointment. Have you tried the census of Ireland for your genealogy - also the national library on Kildare st is very good.

Give us a shout if your up for it on the pm. I live near St peters in Phibsboro but I think its totally different to your st peters. Anyway - if its not freezing - the best thing ever n Dunlin to do - is take the dart out to howth - get a fish'n chips in Cafe Cairo and then walk the pier and flirt with the seals over a bit of batterd cod!

Jellybaby1

Rubecula wrote: »

Anyway don't worry about not meeting up I fully understand, I might be a psychotic toe licker or something as far as you know, so no worries.

Rubes, how do you know that I'm not a manic ear tickler?

golden virginia wrote: »

As far as i know this is an archive library - you need an appointment.........Anyway - if its not freezing - the best thing ever n Dunlin to do - is take the dart out to howth - get a fish'n chips in Cafe Cairo and then walk the pier and flirt with the seals over a bit of batterd cod!

GV, you could be right about the appointment but I didn't need one and they were very helpful. You should bring some ID anyway Rube. And when it comes to Chish 'n Fips, for me it has to be Burdocks in Werburgh St. I rarely get them now as I live too far away. The smell of the chish 'n fips alone brings me straight back to my teenage days.

Good luck with your search Rube, I hope it proves fruitful for you.

OldGoat

O&O Beers!

Rube, PM me and we'll meet up for a coffee...well I'll have coffee you can have a proper pint.

Jelly, laudable rule for going to meet people on your own however there now exists the possibility of having a couple of people there...myself and Rube anyway.

Some of the other posters here have met me in the flesh and I managed not to axe murder them. If you want to come along for a coffee/beer then would love to see you.

annieoburns

I suppose you have a date of death for this chap? Most ordinary folk ended up in Glasnevin and they have good online records. Deans Grange for south side of city/county have records on microfiche in Gilbert \library. Great place, dont close for lunch and decent coffee place. I passed Deans Grange this past week and the office there has been demolished and work going on.?? Otherwise they are very helpful to locate a grave for you.

While in Gilbert, check out the newspaper records that they have and also the voters registers online.

You could catch a bus down to pearse Street....Library on right hand side going out of town and looks like a library.

Good luck!

Jellybaby1

OldGoat wrote: »

If you want to come along for a coffee/beer then would love to see you.

Thanks, but no.:o Enjoy yourselves, and remember me in your toasts or toast, whichever!

Spread

Are virtual drinkey poos allowed? And can I join in au naturelle with just dangly earrings?

Jellybaby1

Spread wrote: »

Are virtual drinkey poos allowed? And can I join in au naturelle with just dangly earrings?

Spread, you paint such a pretty picture!;)

Rubecula

Muahaha (Manic laughter broken off by coughing fit)

I am in Ireland and in Dublin.

Spread

Rubecula wrote: »

Muahaha (Manic laughter broken off by coughing fit)

I am in Ireland and in Dublin.

Loud and sustained cheering in the valleys. Cacophonous "Men of Harlech" sung by guard of honour at Menai Bridge early this morning.

Welcome to Dublin Rubecula

Alice1

Welcome to Dublin Rube:) Hope you have a whale of a time.

Spread, there is an image in my mind that I would rather not have.

Jellybaby1

Welcome, to the ould sod! I mean, well, you know what I mean.

Rubecula

Spread wrote: »

Loud and sustained cheering in the valleys. Cacophonous "Men of Harlech" sung by guard of honour at Menai Bridge early this morning.

Welcome to Dublin Rubecula

Yes indeed the Welsh chappies were so pleased to see me go, No petrol stations getting written off for a couple of days, and the sheep are taking it easy too. Me jar of mint sauce is resting.

Guinness have brought in extra staff for the week.

Rubecula

Been wonderful. (see God's Waiting room) So sorry I had so short a time here and couldn't see everyone in person. Maybe next time. But to those lovely people who almost met me, thank you so much. And to GV who I did meet, I am so sorry for wittering on like a looney for an hour. You poor lady, having to listen to that.

Anyway I am hoping to do another trip soon. (Hopefully a little less expensive too.)

Cicero

Safe home Rube... With STG @ 80p to the euro there's good value to be had this side of the water for your pound....god knows we could do with some inward investment..:D

OldGoat

My fault for not meeting up today Rube. Been pestering the IT for two weeks to put back some functionality that they removed when upgrading. I had to hang around to fight my corner with them.
Eventually persuaded them to rollback to a previous version that is superior to the new release. New&Shiney /= Tried&Tested

Rubecula

OldGoat wrote: »

My fault for not meeting up today Rube. Been pestering the IT for two weeks to put back some functionality that they removed when upgrading. I had to hang around to fight my corner with them.
Eventually persuaded them to rollback to a previous version that is superior to the new release. New&Shiney /= Tried&Tested

Not a problem OG. I had the delightful Miss Golden Virginia for company for a short time. (It would have been nice to spend more time with her, but I had to get on with me goings and comings) And your IT is very important so I do fully understand. Perhaps next time I pop over you can show me the proper way to drink coffee.

PS I left my maps in the Library in Pearse Street, if you want them pop in and ask LOL

OldGoat

Rubecula wrote: »

Perhaps next time I pop over you can show me the proper way to drink coffee.

By the pint.

Rubecula

Pints?

You wimp LOL

(reaches for his litre sized mug)

OldGoat

Spread

Jesus, this is getting gladitorial ........ handbags cappucinos at dawn! The age of chivalry is alive and well. And all for the chance to hold the fair Dulcinea's golden virginia's hand. Back to back and walk 15 paces ......... turn and fire fling cups.

Rubecula

OldGoat wrote: »

WARNING:

I like my coffee made with milk and very strong.

Rubecula

Bhí Éire iontach. Bhí dúil mhór agam go léir.

(Any complaints tell Google Translate )

Jellybaby1

Rubecula wrote: »

Bhí Éire iontach. Bhí dúil mhór agam go léir.

(Any complaints tell Google Translate )

Ireland was amazing. I loved it all. (Ta-daa!!)

Pulsating Star

Jellybaby1 wrote: »

Ireland was amazing. I loved it all. (Ta-daa!!)

oh, it gets better :pac:

I hope to get over to one of the track events in Anglesea this summer myself. Had a good spin around the island last time, very relaxing place .

Rubecula

Jellybaby1 wrote: »

Ireland was amazing. I loved it all. (Ta-daa!!)

YAY I said something you could understand.

Pulsating Star wrote: »

oh, it gets better :pac:

I hope to get over to one of the track events in Anglesea this summer myself. Had a good spin around the island last time, very relaxing place .

The track was redone just over a year ago, not been there since, but apparently it is excellent. The island is very scenic I admit. I am lucky to live here. Have a great trip and enjoy the amenities, (or lack of them.)

policarp

Rubecula, when are you going to tell us about your trip to Dublin?

Rubecula

policarp wrote: »

Rubecula, when are you going to tell us about your trip to Dublin?

Not really much to tell.

I booked the trip through Stena, and turned up at Holyhead ready for the fast trip (90 mins) on the HSS. The Hss was in dock, and out of service, so the trip was on the slower ferry.

Parked my car and waited for the bus to take me from the car park to the terminal. It didn't turn up. So I walked, not that far. But far enough to tweak an old leg injury. Bugga.

Turned up. handed over my bag (complete with my meds inside) held out my hand for the bag and recieved a ticket. "Where is my bag?" "It is on it's way to the ferry. it is too big for hand luggage"

I looked around, there were folks with suitcases twice the size. "What?"

"Sorry it is the rules"

"But my meds are inside it."

"If you wait we will get it back and you can unpack your meds, may take a little time."

I decided I would be ok for the short trip. "Ok just leave it I can get it at the other side"

I then had to get on a bus which was a bit crowded and it took us to the ferry, actually drove straight onto the ferry. "This is novel" methinks.

Trip was uneventful, a bit rocky but not a bad trip, apart from slow.

Got to Dublin, got back on the bus, taken to the terminal. The carousel broke down and I had to struggle to get me bag back. Then onto a Morton's coach which dropped me off in Westmoreland Street. My hotel was in Cathal Brugha Street the other side of the river but a simple enough place to find.

I limped up O'Connell Street, leg really sore by this time, and booked in to the hotel. I ddecided to leave the research until the Tuesday as I was tired.

Tuesday I went to the Library in Pearse Street, got ripped off by the taxi driver who gave me a long trip around Dublin one way system and in the dim light of the early morning, managed to give me change in UK 10 pence pieces instead of Euros. So I was not impressed.

Library didn't open until 10 oclock either so I went around the shops (still limping) had a bit of breaky (I had already had a big breaky at the hotel so I was just getting a drink and stuff for in the library.)

Did a few years in the morning. Then at lunch time I went to the hotel and met the wonderful Golden Virginia. (Lovely lady and very attractive too) After lunch I set off for the bus to go back to the library. Watched the traffic, saw a nutter reverse into a school kid with his mum and nearly run the little lad over. The mother was a bit upset (of course) he dives out of the car and screams at her to watch where she wasgoing when she is standing still. ???? Anyway that was sorted out. Bus didn't turn up so I risked another taxi. The driver was very helpful and very nice. Gave me a card with his number on in case I needed any more taxi trips.

In the afternoon I got the details I had been researching for. But to read the actual records I needed to go to the GOR in the shopping centre. Unfortunately it was closed by then so I had to give it a miss.

I Settled for buying a couple of things to give to my friends when I got back. (tea towels and póg mo ***** stickers and the usual type of touristy things.)

Then decided that I would have a pint of beer.

Went to Madigan's and drank some guinness. (I usually drink Guinness anyway when I drink beer. Which is not often.)

Went back to the hotel and slept until I got up in the morning for the trip back, which was a complete reverse of the trip over.

By the way I am still limping.

And that is my trip. Not a lot happened, but for a couple of days I was happy as a pig in muck.

I need to find out what the records say in the GOR So that will have to wait until I can come back over.

policarp

So you never got to see St. Peters church records or your great great grandfathers grave. Pity. Sorry to hear about the sore leg but that happened on your side. We over here wouldn't hurt you, only rob you.
Next time you're over try the sight seeing busses, they're far cheaper than the sight seeying taxis. Seriously though, next time you're over, I hope there will be a next time, and you want to use a taxi, take a photo of the taxi and make sure the driver sees you doing this, from the front and get the Reg. No. After the journey get a receipt. I hope You didn't give that first taxi driver a tip.
All in all was it a worthwhile trip?

Alice1

Oh I'm sooo cross with that taxi driver Rube. Try ringing the Carriage Office - they take complaints like this very seriously. The telephone number is
+353 1 666 4115. I hope it doesn't put you off coming here again.

Very sorry to hear about your sore leg - is it an old injury?

Rubecula

policarp wrote: »

So you never got to see St. Peters church records or your great great grandfathers grave. Pity. Sorry to hear about the sore leg but that happened on your side. We over here wouldn't hurt you, only rob you.
Next time you're over try the sight seeing busses, they're far cheaper than the sight seeying taxis. Seriously though, next time you're over, I hope there will be a next time, and you want to use a taxi, take a photo of the taxi and make sure the driver sees you doing this, from the front and get the Reg. No. After the journey get a receipt. I hope You didn't give that first taxi driver a tip.
All in all was it a worthwhile trip?

Oh yes it was so worthwhile. I have been over a lot of times but this was the first time I had actually slept with my head on good Irish linen. Usually I come over on a the fast ferry and spend a few hours.Then come home.

Alice1 wrote: »

Oh I'm sooo cross with that taxi driver Rube. Try ringing the Carriage Office - they take complaints like this very seriously. The telephone number is
+353 1 666 4115. I hope it doesn't put you off coming here again.

Very sorry to hear about your sore leg - is it an old injury?

No it won't put me off in the slightest, I have been over a lot of times. The very first time I was picked up by the Garda. just a mistake that scared the socks off me. BUT I kept coming back. I will keep coming back.

Yes the injury is an old one that flares up if I do something to irritate it. I have to remember to walk slowly or it strains it again. Had it for a few years now. No big deal.

Thank you both for your help and concerns. (((hug)))

Jellybaby1

Rubecula wrote: »

Yes the injury is an old one that flares up if I do something to irritate it. I have to remember to walk slowly or it strains it again. Had it for a few years now. No big deal.

An old war wound no doubt. weren't you a spy during the Cold War? :cool:

Jellybaby1

Rubecula wrote: »

Yes the injury is an old one that flares up if I do something to irritate it. I have to remember to walk slowly or it strains it again. Had it for a few years now. No big deal.

An old war wound no doubt. Weren't you a spy during the Cold War? :cool:

Rubecula

Jellybaby1 wrote: »

An old war wound no doubt. Weren't you a spy during the Cold War? :cool:

Indeed it is an old war wound from my time with the Royal Crocodile Castrating Squadron, the squadron mascot (Big Lizzy from the bar at the Nags Head) escaped captivity and went on the rampage. She tore through a cordon of specially trained Lions that were deployed especially for such containment duties.

I was unfortunate enough to be in the path of her masticating mandible.

Only the selfless act of throwing itself between us by an escaped elephant saved me. (It sort of needed the help of a cattle prod up it's trunk to do that.)

Last thing I remember is Big Lizzy trampling armoured cars to scrap and screaming "Last Orders" while she rang a bell.


Of course I may just be making all this up.

Cicero

Rubecula wrote: »

Indeed it is an old war wound from my time with the Royal Crocodile Castrating Squadron, the squadron mascot (Big Lizzy from the bar at the Nags Head) escaped captivity and went on the rampage. She tore through a cordon of specially trained Lions that were deployed especially for such containment duties.

I was unfortunate enough to be in the path of her masticating mandible.

Only the selfless act of throwing itself between us by an escaped elephant saved me. (It sort of needed the help of a cattle prod up it's trunk to do that.)

Last thing I remember is Big Lizzy trampling armoured cars to scrap and screaming "Last Orders" while she rang a bell.


Of course I may just be making all this up.

Can you ever NOT tell a good story...even your makey uppey ones are great...:D

Jellybaby1

Rubecula wrote: »

Indeed it is an old war wound from my time with the Royal Crocodile Castrating Squadron, the squadron mascot (Big Lizzy from the bar at the Nags Head) escaped captivity and went on the rampage. She tore through a cordon of specially trained Lions that were deployed especially for such containment duties.

I was unfortunate enough to be in the path of her masticating mandible.

Only the selfless act of throwing itself between us by an escaped elephant saved me. (It sort of needed the help of a cattle prod up it's trunk to do that.)

Last thing I remember is Big Lizzy trampling armoured cars to scrap and screaming "Last Orders" while she rang a bell.


Of course I may just be making all this up.

Now I know who you are...........you're one of the (Monty) Pythons!! It's typical of their humour. It's...................................................!

Rubecula

Cicero wrote: »

Can you ever NOT tell a good story...even your makey uppey ones are great...:D

Thank you for those kind words Oh Colonel of the Latverian Sappers. (Gnome Brigade) LOL

Jellybaby1 wrote: »

Now I know who you are...........you're one of the (Monty) Pythons!! It's typical of their humour. It's...................................................!

I used to really like Monty Python. But I do have a warped sense of humour.