Best city in Ireland for a night out

murf313 · 18-10-2009 10:03PM

cant believe derry isnt on the poll. its a great spot to go out in!

qwertplaywert · 18-10-2009 10:25PM

Dundalk can produce some fantastic nights out, depending on:
Who you are out with
The crowd that is out that night
Where you are

Can Also be a cheap enough place for a night out- take good use of the cheap entrance into nightclubs before 12, and 3 euro a drink, and your sorted

Happy Monday · 18-10-2009 10:28PM

In Galway you don't have to wait 2 hours for a taxi like you need to in strumpet city.

Good pubs, people, spirit....the best Ireland has to offer.

Arnold Layne · 18-10-2009 10:45PM

Kolo wrote: »

Looks like it's Dublin V Galway. Dublin has food that isn't Supermacs, so Dublin ftw

You must just have hung around Eyre Square in Galway. What about the Charcoal Grill for the best kebabs?

Sheeps · 18-10-2009 10:48PM

Dublin is a great night out and there is really no contest, but Galway is also a very fun night out if not a bit limited in choice. Cuba is a great club, but there's no beating Harcourt st. for clubs. Also, Dublin has the Palace which is by far the best night club I've ever been to in Ireland.

super_furry · 18-10-2009 11:19PM

Happy Monday wrote: »

In Galway you don't have to wait 2 hours for a taxi like you need to in strumpet city.

Been a while since you've been out in the capital then I take it.

Joey the lips · 18-10-2009 11:22PM

Happy Monday wrote: »

In Galway you don't have to wait 2 hours for a taxi like you need to in strumpet city.

Good pubs, people, spirit....the best Ireland has to offer.

super_furry wrote: »

Been a while since you've been out in the capital then I take it.

In dublin a taxi driver waits 2 hours on you!:D

TheCardHolder · 18-10-2009 11:23PM

I voted Dublin, but Cork is also a great place to head out. Was there for a weekend during the summer.

pistonsvox · 18-10-2009 11:31PM

Dublin.

Rebelheart · 18-10-2009 11:52PM

Navan, of course.

Sillies.

anplaya · 19-10-2009 12:08AM

rasper wrote: »

Waterford and Kilkenny

kilkennys a town,not a city.

Euro_Kraut · 19-10-2009 12:10AM

Gaillimh.

Great pubs make up for the poor clubs.

mikom · 19-10-2009 12:30AM

Arianna Cold Grass wrote: »

How do you know everyone is gay then?

Cheeky_gal wrote: »

I don't mean gay as in the literal sense

So not Oscar Wilde then?

JupiterKid · 19-10-2009 12:35AM

Galway - pubs in easy staggering distance of each other, some really good eateries, nice atmosphere, friendly and good trad and live music.

Dublin would be number 2 on my list and Belfast third. Nightlife has really come a long way in Belfast but on gripe is that the clubs close too early.:(

m5ex9oqjawdg2i · 19-10-2009 12:49AM

ardinn wrote: »

Wheres Carlow???

2 Of the best nightclubs in the country and serious bars such as scraggs and the barracks and lev's - Its my 1st - Also I have been out ALOT in all the other towns listed. Galway comes in a close 2nd

Worked in both scraggs and the barracks... only place a bird handed me her bra and knickers for a free drink. I kept her knickers and gave her a glass of water

30txsbzmcu2k9w · 19-10-2009 01:31AM

anplaya wrote: »

kilkennys a town,not a city.

:rolleyes: http://www.kilkenny400.ie/site/index.php

MmmmmCheese · 19-10-2009 01:38AM

Hmmm Limerick not doin so well.....I agree with Galway, nice friendly and the upstairs in Cuba has great music which is unusual for a club. Really don't like Dublin, not as a city, just for going out in. Too big and impersonal and an excess of perverts/weirdos.

Professey Chin · 19-10-2009 01:50AM

Sunny Curved Scapula wrote: »

:rolleyes: http://www.kilkenny400.ie/site/index.php

Quoted from wiki but sourced from the Government wrote:

Cities in the Republic of Ireland are legally defined[1] by the Local Government Act (2001), with one historic city (Kilkenny, legally a town) permitted[2] continued ceremonial usage

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_in_Ireland

:rolleyes::rolleyes:

m5ex9oqjawdg2i · 19-10-2009 01:59AM

Sunny Curved Scapula wrote: »

:rolleyes: http://www.kilkenny400.ie/site/index.php

Ultimate Chin wrote: »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_in_Ireland

:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Who gives a sh!t...?

Professey Chin · 19-10-2009 02:03AM

Hailee Slow News wrote: »

Who gives a sh!t...?

Hush you.Im winning for once

30txsbzmcu2k9w · 19-10-2009 02:04AM

Ultimate Chin wrote: »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_in_Ireland

Originally Posted by Quoted from wiki but sourced from the Government
Cities in the Republic of Ireland are legally defined[1] by the Local Government Act (2001), with one historic city (Kilkenny, legally a town) permitted[2] continued ceremonial usage /url]

:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Kilkenny City then.
Any further doubts ask James 1, pedantor. :pac:

Professey Chin · 19-10-2009 02:05AM

Sunny Curved Scapula wrote: »

Kilkenny City then.
Any further doubts ask James 1, pedantor. :pac:

Legally a town :pac:
And why would I ask a dead English King about an Irish town

grenache · 19-10-2009 02:41AM

MmmmmCheese wrote: »

Hmmm Limerick not doin so well.....I agree with Galway, nice friendly and the upstairs in Cuba has great music which is unusual for a club.

Limerick not doin so well because for going out, its about as much craic as getting your finger nails removed with a pliers. It has huge potential (e.g. the old English Town part and along Clancy Strand/O'Callaghan Strand areas) but until the Corporation properly develop and market said areas, it will remain nothing more than an unattractive stigmatised destination for tourists/visitors.

I voted for Galway - only Kilkenny comes close. Cork's not bad either.

*I'm miffed as to why Derry isn't on the list?? Its a great spot for a night out.

kippy · 19-10-2009 08:25AM

Hailee Slow News wrote: »

Location and atmosphere have a huge part to play also. Ones perception of a place can have a huge influence on the outcome of the night out, if it is going to be good or bad.

You create the atmosphere, become part of it.
Location is irrelevant.

I've had great nights out in Dublin, Galway, Cort, Limerick, Belfast, Sligo, Castlebar, Achill, Inis Meain, Clare Island, Craughwell, Kilkenny, Killarney, Portumna, Derry, Letterkenny, etc etc.
The location really didnt matter, the people who were out with me did.

Mark200 · 19-10-2009 10:05AM

Going to Belfast this weekend with friends so hopefully it'll be good

cournioni · 19-10-2009 10:08AM

Belfast by a mile, then Galway, then Newry. Navan is a great town to go out in.

MetalDawg · 19-10-2009 02:37PM

Galway ftw!!

lightening · 19-10-2009 03:12PM

kippy wrote: »

You create the atmosphere, become part of it.
Location is irrelevant.

I've had great nights out in Dublin, Galway, Cort, Limerick, Belfast, Sligo, Castlebar, Achill, Inis Meain, Clare Island, Craughwell, Kilkenny, Killarney, Portumna, Derry, Letterkenny, etc etc.
The location really didnt matter, the people who were out with me did.

Are you Ray D'arcy?

When it comes to fun, value (lately!) and friendliness Dublin wins hands down. It's a good size accepting city, great people, great atmosphere, big choice of venues, food, etc... Galway and Belfast and Cork are great fun to, but they can't touch Dublin.

Edit... Athlone is great fun lately too...

R0ot · 19-10-2009 03:24PM

Ultimate Chin wrote: »

Theres 5 cities.......

He said Ireland so the north counts.

potsy11 · 19-10-2009 03:29PM

Sligo is the most under rated City/Town in Ireland.

A huge selection of Pubs and probably the best nightclub in the country. A great spot ofr a weekend of golf or surfing followed by hitting the piss pretty hard.

Great people and town.

But thats just what I think.

Best city in Ireland for a night out

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