Going to Dublin tomorrow..What to do?

JohnCleary

I have to go to Dublin on business tomorrow. Thing is the meeting wont last more than a half hour, seems a pity to waste such a drive. Can anyone suggest something nice to do (accompanied by my other half) for the day?

I was thinking Zoo maybe? Anyone have any other suggestions?

Chalk

zoo is good fun,
also the wax musuem on parnell square is a nice trip back in time :0

JohnCleary

Ack, too oldskool for me... I'm 19.
Although the memories of the wax museum will never leave me.. Crawling through those creepy tunnels (Or were those just bad dreams?! :eek: )

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There was only one tunnel last time I was there. Dark and creepy.

I hate the wax museum anyway.

I remember a candid camera with Mike Murphy pretending to be a wax model, with one of them fake ice creams in his hand. The ones with the button and the top is a soft ball that flies off with a spring when you press the button. He was scaring the bejaysus out of people. Proper funny tv was back then. :cool:

Dublin isn't exactly the greatest place for fun. But I'd recommend a nice shopping spree in town, Liffey Valley, or Tallaght Square. At least it will keep your other half entertained. A LeisurePlex would be a good idea too.

JohnCleary

I was thinking of leaving the GF in town shopping while I drove down around the docks area. I'm fascinated by water (long story) I was thinking of parking up the car and maybe going for a walk by the shore. Which is better, north or south?

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LeisurePlex?

I would avoid the Coolock one at all costs, the place will be crawling with undesireables tomorrow, especially with the schools off and the pubs closed.

Pretty much the same. I prefer the south.

JohnCleary

So basicly... Don't walk on north shore?
Would it be 'safe' walking around the industrial area? ie. Dry docks etc?

Eh.............it usually is. :rolleyes:

JohnCleary

JohnCleary wrote:

I was thinking of leaving the GF in town shopping while I drove down around the docks area. I'm fascinated by water (long story) I was thinking of parking up the car and maybe going for a walk by the shore. Which is better, north or south?

waterworks? always nice to see water crashing round

JohnCleary

Well im not from around Dublin at all, no need for the cynicism!!
Is there any water enthusiasts that recommends any walking routes?

Swords in North Dublin.

jonny68

keep the bird sweet and bring her to the new Dundrum shopping centre

Spacedog

Dr. Querkys

JohnCleary

Hm, think I may stick to the Zoo plan :eek:
Thanks all the same

jonny68

Spacedog wrote:

Dr. Querkys

not a wise move unless your a 16 year old skanger from Tallaght or Darndale.....

Rhyme

Just a question... are all shops open as normal tomorrow? (my question is edged at GAME as i might pick up TS3 there)

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I'd say most, if not all, of the shops will be open tomorrow.

Apart from shops that sell beer. :mad:

JohnCleary

seansouth wrote:

I'd say most, if not all, of the shops will be open tomorrow.

Apart from shops that sell beer. :mad:

GOOD! Cause ill be driving

Trojan

Go for a walk up around Howth Head if you want a nice walk by the coast.

JohnCleary

Trojan - Thanks for some *real* feedback. How do I get there? Is it north or south?

why not the waterworks? it's pretty impressice really.

Swords is better than Howth if you're interested in the water. Howth is more an entertainment area that just happens to be by the sea.

Trojan

Northside. Get yourself a map/see attached.

Curious as to mentions of water and Swords. It has zero coastline. Do you mean the Jacko?

I'd advise Malahide or Donabate (for an exceptionally good beach) are better options? But all that's getting away from town, which is why Howth is probably a better option for this guy.

Yeah good point.

Trojan

Should have given better info there:

- get yourself to Howth village, which is the box immediately south of Irelands Eye on that gif, and find somewhere to park.

- from there, just ask anyone how to find the walk, or look up to the left up the hill.

Naos

O Connell St, Table tennis., Spire... oh yeah...

Zoo is ur best bet, good craic if its a nice day out.

JohnCleary

Hey guys, thanks for all the feedback. Went to the zoo!
Just lay in Phoenix park for a while, so much more relaxing than driving through town

SoupyNorman

ah many a fond memory walking through the phoenix park getting roasted by the sun on a sunday afternoon back in the late 80's, jaysus i must of been only 10 then. thank you mr. cleary for bringing those memories back, i shall savour them now.....