Hi everyone... new to the board

RyanfromNJ

Hey everyone... just wanted to say hello.. I am new to this board and have enjoyed surfing around... I was in Ireland for the first time last May and loved it... I'm planning on coming back again this summer sometime if I can get some time off work... I'm 28 years old and single... I live in New Jersey near Philadelphia... I'm just looking to connect with some friends here so I can find some more decent places to visit when I come over... made such wonderful friends the last time I was there... and could use some advice on where else to visit... Happy new year to all!!! Cheers!!


Ryan

hefty_langer

Ryan,
You should go to Limerick next time you are over.

RyanfromNJ

I drove through Limerick, but didn't stop... I drove from Dublin to Galway, stayed in Galway for a night, then south to Dingle... I loved Dingle... then to Co'bh(another great place), then to Arklow(wasn't all that great there), then back to Dublin... a lot of driving, but got to see a lot of the countryside!!!

hefty_langer

Naw what you want to do is stay for longer in Limerick, rent a nice caravan while you are there.

RyanfromNJ

I'll definitely have to check that out then... I was thinking of just taking busses/trains the next time I'm there... not sure though... was nice having a car to go where I wanted to... I was pondering heading up north though... any thoughts?

hefty_langer

Well if Limerick isn't your cup of tea, maybe you'd like to check out west belfast.

RyanfromNJ

aw hell, I may just hit both... I'll just rent a car and drive wherever then... thanks for the advice!!!

hefty_langer

No probs - I really hope you enjoy your stay!
CB

crazy angel

yea have fun!

RyanfromNJ

thanks!! I'll definitely try... quick question... drinking age there is 18 right? I ask because my little brother wants to come over with me... not an issue for me, I'm 28, but wasn't sure if he'd be able to have a few pints with me or not...

hefty_langer

if he can walk he can drink over here. I'd have to recommend a fine regional beverage for you fellas to suck down, its called Buckfast, brewed by monks you know.

p.pete

Hey RyanfromNJ, glad you had a good time in Ireland and are looking forward to coming back. I'm not sure if you noticed but some of the responses above are a little sarcastic (you'll get that ). Limerick City is also know as stab city but that's more of a bad reputation type thing - still worth checking out. Also some nice scenery in Limerick outside of the city.

West Belfast may not be the greatest place (try googling it) but a trip to Belfast can definitely be recomended.

Drinking age is 18 but you'll find no shortage of places that'll serve to people younger

hefty_langer

hehehe sorry ryan - couldn't resist!!

p.pete

hefty_langer wrote:

hehehe sorry ryan - couldn't resist!!

Ye Langer ye

crazy angel

RyanfromNJ wrote:

thanks!! I'll definitely try... quick question... drinking age there is 18 right? I ask because my little brother wants to come over with me... not an issue for me, I'm 28, but wasn't sure if he'd be able to have a few pints with me or not...

its ireland. the age limit is just there to look pretty

trotter_inc

Make sure to fit Cork, Kerry and Galway in on your travels over here the next time, best scenery in the country, much nicer in summer than in the winter.

crazy angel

trotter_inc wrote:

Make sure to fit Cork, Kerry and Galway in on your travels over here the next time, best scenery in the country, much nicer in summer than in the winter.

true they are nice!

trotter_inc

The Rose of Tralee festival takes place in Kerry over the last weekend of August - this would be a good toursity festival I suppose.

Beruthiel

hefty_langer wrote:

Naw what you want to do is stay for longer in Limerick, rent a nice caravan while you are there.

hefty
you're a nasty fuker! :eek:

Ryan
ignore any advice given by the above muppet, he's probably part of those two families causing so much trouble in Limerick

if you are going up north, Donegal is just beautiful, stay somewhere along the coast, some of the views are breath taking.

other places that you should see are

Westport in Co. Mayo
Connemara
Co. Kerry

crazy angel

co.clare is lovely as well.
and the rose of tralee festival...... no coment... whatever floats your boat!

hefty_langer

Ryan,

If you want real entertainment there is usually a big crowd head upo to a town in Galway called Ballinasloe every summer for a big hooley. Its called the "King of the Knackers" festival and its open to everyone.
You can pick up and entry form on the day.

RyanfromNJ

ah, I see how it is.... screw the yank!!! it's funny about calling Limerick the "stab city"... when i was there, there were reports of stabbings all over the news!!! hell, I deal with enough of that crap here... I'm a paramedic, and have to take the assholes who get stabbed to the hospital... bleeding all over my ambulance and stuff....

I was in Galway for 2 nights... that was really cool.... Kerry was awesome too... maybe next time I'll take the advice... head into Galway, then up north... I actually wanted to check out Donnegal as well... alright, I'm at work and need a nap... so ya'll take care!!

crazy angel

bye bye have a nice time when ya come over

trotter_inc

crazy angel wrote:

and the rose of tralee festival...... no coment... whatever floats your boat!

I dont mean the sh*t that they show on tv - the festival in the town is excellent - they have bands playing in the streets and they've a pretty decent carnival too. Atmosphere is brilliant - I went for about 4 years in a row when I was younger.