Things to do in Ireland that don't involve alcohol?

thecraicaddict

My brother is coming over and I want to plan a trip for us, I know there's plenty to do in Ireland that doesn't involve alcohol but I'm just looking for suggestions. I was thinking of a weekend of hiking or something along those lines. If anyone has any suggestions of a good outdoorsy fun activity for 2 lads let me know

Thanks guys

Tin Foil Hat

Go hiking

Arse, girls, feck, drink. Sorry OP, its unavoidable.....

me_irl

Hiking.
Karting.
Paintball.
Bowling.
Cinema.
Fishing (without beer... although what's the point in that!?).
Canoeing.
...

keith16

Cycle the ring of Kerry. Then go for a heap of pints after.

Surreptitious

Escorts.com

Barry Badrinath

Incest.

Its fun for all the family.

Buuuuut if yer not into that. You could walk and camp along the Wicklow Way, cycle the Wild Atlantic Way, visit the castles, islands and lighthouses.

Museums, Chester Beatty library, theres loads of stuff to do.

maudgonner

If you can come west you could base yourself in Westport. Climb the reek (Croagh Patrick) or hike in any of the mountain ranges, you'll be spoiled for choice. You can do kayaking, coasteering etc along the blueway. Achill has plenty of watersports for you to try (and you can cycle the Greenway to get there), as does Killary Harbour. Boat trips or fishing trips out into Clew Bay if you want something more relaxing.

And Westport is a great spot for food & drink in the evenings.

s4uv3

Head North and drive the Antrim Coast. Stay in Derry and do some cultural stuff there.
The Northern coast is only stunning so it is.

qo2cj1dsne8y4k

Cinema
Shopping
Spa days
Golf
Road trips

cheeto

eat a pakneeknee

Olishi4

Footgolf

suicide_circus

Bag of cans in a ditch


Oh wait..

Dr Crayfish

I struggle with this too. But for me it's the god awful weather we have here. So I try and get to warm countries as much as I can, having spent some time away recently I made a resolution that I'll try not to blow all my money on nights out here and instead put it away for longer holidays in good weather.
People say things like go for a walk in a park, play golf (which I do in fairness), visit one of our beautiful beaches... but it's very rare you can step outside and know it's not going to rain for sure or you might get cold. Even in July and August. I'd say we probably get max 10 days a year where you could comfortably lie in a park for the afternoon in warm sun. It's a terrible pity because it's pretty much the only gripe I have with the old sod.

So yeah, in conclusion, maybe drink more , but only at home? Thus mindless escapism from this rainy isle under the influence of booze, whilst saving money for better holidays in warm places.

8-10

Plenty of excellent golf courses around the country

Barry Badrinath

When is he home?
What provence will you be in?
Cheap and cheerful or all out?

Chancer3001

Literally the same stuff that you do anywhere in the world

Except see specific landmarks or geographical landscapes we don't have.

We have everything.

Go climb a mountain and jump in the sea

Lucyfur

Stand Up Paddleboarding
Surfing
Hiking

Fire a tent and an overnight bag into the car and see where the road takes ye

Fleawuss

Trudge wearily through the rain.

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

You could **** each other off.

stimpson

Heroin is very popular.

thecraicaddict

The Honey Monster wrote: »

You could **** each other off.

Or maybe you could just give us your mothers number? I guess your sister would do too...

thecraicaddict

Senor Fancy Pants wrote: »

When is he home?
What provence will you be in?
Cheap and cheerful or all out?

Hey, thanks for the reply. Anywhere in Ireland and cost isn't really an issue.

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

**** is free.

Barry Badrinath

thecraicaddict wrote: »

Hey, thanks for the reply. Anywhere in Ireland and cost isn't really an issue.

If you had a week....you could rent a campervan and travel around to visit every county.

You could get up at dawn and have a swim and breakfast in Wicklow, stop off for lunch in Wexford, do some medieval sightseeing in Waterford and rest up for the night in East Cork.

That type of thing....do, see or visit something of historic or cultural importance.

You can drink anytime or anywhere.

There are a lot of the great things to see on our own doorstep but we are often too blind to see them.

Barry Badrinath

The Honey Monster wrote: »

**** is free.

You don't charge?

Your arm must be bolloxed.

Zxclnic

Go to the pub for a fizzy drink and a bag of crisps!

Conall Cernach

I was in Oldbridge a couple of weeks ago at the Battle of the Boyne centre place for the first time ever. I'd quite like to walk around other significant Irish battlefields like Aughrim, Benburb, Kinsale etc.

learn_more

Bungee Jumping !

maudgonner

You could go whale/dolphin watching. There's a place in Clare that's meant to be good.

There's also a place in Cork, Lough Hyne, where you can do nighttime kayak tours on a lake that has phosphorescent algae. It sounds great, I'm hoping to get down there myself at some stage.

munster87

LexieOnRale wrote: »

Cinema
Shopping
Spa days
Golf
Road trips

Do many brothers go on spa days together I wonder?

Insect Overlord

You'd think a lad who calls himself the "craic addict" would have no trouble coming up with fun ideas!

Nekarsulm

https://www.facebook.com/CavanCanoeCentre/

You can easily spend a full day messing about on the water.

Play a few rounds of golf locally, if thats your thing.

Extreme paintballing and go-karting over near Ballinamore, nice meal in McNeam house (Nevin Maguires place)
On to Enniskillen and visit the Castle and military museam etc.

Thats in the cavan locality anyway.

jamesbere

suicide_circus wrote: »

Bag of cans in a ditch


Oh wait..

Bag of ditches in a can

munster87

An File wrote: »

You'd think a lad who calls himself the "craic addict" would have no trouble coming up with fun ideas!

Maybe he misspelt crack

Gmol

Staring, hours of fun or find that crying chair and take turns

worded

La hinch surfing lessons, then day 2 layer Jump on a boat to the Aran islands and hire bikes, enough to keep you occupied for 2 days there as well

worded

Also www.biking.ie for bike hire in Wicklow

SEPT 23 1989

I can imagine it now your brother taking a sly swig out of a naggin while you try desperately to get the fire lit using wet firewood in the freezing rain

See we don't need alcohol to have a good time you say as he smiles at the axe

The Backwards Man

There's all sorts of things to do in Donegal besides being in the pub. There's going to the pub, going home from the pub, going to the chippy after the pub, lamping rabbits if you're too late to go to the pub, the list is endless.

maudgonner

An File wrote: »

You'd think a lad who calls himself the "craic addict" would have no trouble coming up with fun ideas!

Ah when you're addicted to craic you work your way through it very quickly. And then you need the next hit...and the next. And eventually you find yourself at an Ed Byrne gig desperately trying to convince yourself that if you just try hard enough you'll be able to raise a laugh.

It's not pretty, man. I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

764dak

I don't understand the stereotype.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/alcohol-which-country-drinks-the-most-1408705249

Ghetofarmulous

Rent a boat on the shannon river (carrrick Craft or emerald Star) and tour the river for a few days. Brilliant trip altogether. no drink is needed, Just nature and random towns along the river. If you want more info PM me.

P

lawlolawl

Dr Crayfish wrote: »

I struggle with this too. But for me it's the god awful weather we have here. So I try and get to warm countries as much as I can, having spent some time away recently I made a resolution that I'll try not to blow all my money on nights out here and instead put it away for longer holidays in good weather.
People say things like go for a walk in a park, play golf (which I do in fairness), visit one of our beautiful beaches... but it's very rare you can step outside and know it's not going to rain for sure or you might get cold. Even in July and August. I'd say we probably get max 10 days a year where you could comfortably lie in a park for the afternoon in warm sun. It's a terrible pity because it's pretty much the only gripe I have with the old sod.

So yeah, in conclusion, maybe drink more , but only at home? Thus mindless escapism from this rainy isle under the influence of booze, whilst saving money for better holidays in warm places.

Do you actually live in Ireland or did you just read about it on the internet? The weather isn't that bad FFS.