Best City in ireland to go on the lash!

WorriedSick · 20-05-2008 03:57AM #1

Just wondering,

Where is the best place in Ireland to go for a weekend piss-up? I'm sick of Dublin. I heard people talk about Kilkenny and Galway but I have never been to either. I'm talking about somewhere with nice pubs, a few decent clubs and some nice women!!

Any suggestions??

Xavi6 · 20-05-2008 04:06AM

I've had good nights in Clare, Donegal, Offaly, Wexford, Waterford and Louth. I think every county has it's own appeal, though I've heard Galway is meant to be the dog's.

orestes · 20-05-2008 04:15AM

op, you heard right about Galway and Kilkenny, both are awesome for a weekend of boozing and fun.

Kilkenny is great but it can be a bit of a pain in the ass because it tends to have a hell of a lot of stag and hen parties, but the Cats Laughs is coming up in a couple of weeks and thats always a great weekend, even if you don't catch any shows the atmosphere in the city for the weekend is awesome.

Galway is a great town for a weekend away aswell but with the college finishing up some time around now for the summer I'd say the city will be a lot more quiet than usual. It's still a great place for a weekend on the tear though.

I find small towns are usually good for a good night out cos the locals are up for a good laugh and you have a good chance of a lock-in, what more could you want?

Xavi6 · 20-05-2008 04:23AM

On a side note, what is the biggest nightclub in Ireland? I think it used to be Oasis or something in Monaghan but that got closed down a few years back.

Ballerina · 20-05-2008 04:27AM

Xavi6 wrote: »

On a side note, what is the biggest nightclub in Ireland? I think it used to be Oasis or something in Monaghan but that got closed down a few years back.

i think the biggest one now is in leitrim(of all places

) called Passion.I could easily be wrong though.

Op i think its a difficult one to answer because it always depends on your company in my opinion!my best nights ever have been in leitrim with locals so goes to show!ha

flanum · 20-05-2008 04:28AM

does it have to be a city?

i always end up having mental craic in carrick on shannon in leitrim and ennis in clare.

rossie1977 · 20-05-2008 04:48AM

Xavi6 wrote: »

On a side note, what is the biggest nightclub in Ireland? I think it used to be Oasis or something in Monaghan but that got closed down a few years back.

passion in carrick on shannon ain't the biggest, been there numerous times, Rockfords in Roscommon was (before part of it burned) just a big as Passion

biggest i have been to is Time in Naas, it has 5 levels, huge place.

as for where to go galway is an excellent town, best pubs in ireland, westport is another great choice. Was in waterford there a few weeks back and John Street is lined with pubs, clubs and chippers, everything in one area, how handy

BraziliaNZ · 20-05-2008 04:58AM

Sligo's got a few good old gin joints too, and it doesn't get stupid busy like Gal and Kilk

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Sparky · 20-05-2008 09:27AM

Deffo Galway for a great night out

Kinetic^ · 20-05-2008 09:29AM

Time I think is the biggest place in Ireland. Been there twice, was ok.

biko · 20-05-2008 09:30AM

I've had some great times in Belfast

_blank_ · 20-05-2008 09:32AM

Galway's the best.

Is The Foundry in Carlow not one of the biggest "niteclubs".

Sherifu · 20-05-2008 09:52AM

Limerick has some good spots.

JIZZLORD · 20-05-2008 09:54AM

All the galway posters will agree, you have to go to twirleys

guinnessdrinker · 20-05-2008 10:22AM

I like Galway but I think it's a bit overratted and a lot of the times the pubs are just too jammers. Funnily enough I always have a good night when I go to Dublin. But I think Derry is a good city to go out in too, some good pubs there. Also I was in Westport twice, once average, once great night but I would go there again.

Solarball10 · 20-05-2008 10:40AM

Galway without a doubt

Never heard of Twirley's though?? Is it new - I haven't been out there since Christmas-have to go back soon

Pub: Living Room
Club: Karma (drinks are quite expensive but I've never had a bad night there

)

kevmy · 20-05-2008 11:17AM

ozzyoh wrote: »

Never heard of Twirley's though?? Is it new - I haven't been out there since Christmas-have to go back soon

Yeah it's new they redone Club Pi/Church Lane again. Now it's THE spot.

As regards Kilkenny, went there for a weekend and had a great time. Didn't think it was overrun with hen/stags. Galway is just as bad for them

Solarball10 · 20-05-2008 11:24AM

kevmy wrote: »

Yeah it's new they redone Club Pi/Church Lane again. Now it's THE spot.

Really? Lol....are you taking the pee? (Just asking this cos of what PI and CL were like........:D)

Zzippy · 20-05-2008 11:38AM

JIZZLORD wrote: »

All the galway posters will agree, you have to go to twirleys

kevmy wrote: »

Yeah it's new they redone Club Pi/Church Lane again. Now it's THE spot.

Ah lads, are we still pulling that one on the tourists?

kittensoft1984 · 20-05-2008 11:41AM

Galway

RedXIV · 20-05-2008 11:42AM

DesF wrote: »

Galway's the best.

Is The Foundry in Carlow not one of the biggest "niteclubs".

Not by a long shot. very overrated. Time is the biggest afaik,

To be honest OP, i think it was said earlier, depends on your company really. Had an INCREDIBLE night out on saturday in Wicklow town and a relatively crap one out in dublin last night. And i'd blame the company for both

chuci · 20-05-2008 11:42AM

galway ftw never been disappointed when iv gone out there and neither has anyone i know who has gone up there on the lash.

cornbb · 20-05-2008 11:44AM

JIZZLORD wrote: »

All the galway posters will agree, you have to go to twirleys

Yeah, Twirleys is the shizz. Lets hope the out-of-towners don't hear about it so we can keep it to ourselves.

kevmy · 20-05-2008 01:21PM

Zzippy wrote: »

Ah lads, are we still pulling that one on the tourists?

As long as the tourists keep coming we'll keep recommending it

Loopy · 20-05-2008 01:27PM

Agree with Galway, have had a few very memorable week ends there..

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