Beware of Coppers says CNN

theboss80 · 23-06-2011 11:21PM #1

CNN have launched a guide of things NOT to do if visiting Dublin, which include

Coppers which is a “meatmarket” and “hell on earth”. It says that those in search of the “dirty singles scene” might like to pay a visit though

DON’T get your picture taken with Molly Malone: Instead tourists are nudged in the direction of the statues of Phil Lynott or James Joyce for photo ops.

DON’T call an Irish person British: CNN advises that tourists should brush up on their Irish history and be sure to know that the Republic of Ireland is not part of the UK.

DON’T forget about Dublin’s past: The article advises that Dublin has plenty of “local pre-history” to explore and recommends visiting the National Museum of Ireland to see the bog people, and taking a trip on the Viking Splash Tour, if only to roar at unsuspecting pedestrians.

DON’T go to the St. Patrick’s Day parade

Source

So what other advice can we add?

Daegerty · 23-06-2011 11:22PM

theboss80 wrote: »

Coppers which is a “meatmarket” and “hell on earth”. It says that those in search of the “dirty singles scene” might like to pay a visit though

Sh1te! The last train to Dublin is after leaving already. Ah well there's always tomorrow, which is a Friday so shoudl be good

ElleEm · 23-06-2011 11:23PM

Don't tell us you're Irish (you're not!) and don't wear green.

Kylo Ren · 23-06-2011 11:24PM

Don't rape people and don't smoke crack.

rebel10 · 23-06-2011 11:24PM

The guys walking the streets wearing sports clothes from head to toe are not athletes or sporty people of any kind, a lesson learnt by a few Americans I know.

Richard Hillman · 23-06-2011 11:24PM

I agree about the parade. The place seems to bring out even more skangers than usual.

strokemyclover · 23-06-2011 11:27PM

Don't walk into Dr. Quirkey's Good Time Emporium and expect a good time

Redlion · 23-06-2011 11:31PM

Don't block up the paths in the city centre!

orourkeda · 23-06-2011 11:31PM

Nice to see fair and well researched heavyweight Journalism.

Perhaps, we should have a "dont buy crack from African Americans in south central L.A" article to balance the books.

admiralofthefleet · 23-06-2011 11:34PM

dont eat chips in burdocks cause its shite

Zebra3 · 23-06-2011 11:35PM

I can't believe I agree with CNN. :eek:

Standard Toaster · 23-06-2011 11:36PM

TBH, all solid advice.

No mention of token-irish-leprechaun-guy at the top of Grafton St

galwaybetty · 23-06-2011 11:42PM

Dirty singles scene? I hope this doesn't sound weird, but what exactly qualifies as a 'wholesome' singles scene?

Rds1989 · 23-06-2011 11:43PM

dont say your great great granda twice removed was irish i dont give a flying ****

Daegerty · 23-06-2011 11:44PM

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

dont eat chips in burdocks cause its shite

Jaysus that place is terrible. And it will take an infinite number of people saying tis ****e and they'll sitll have the good reputation

StupidLikeAFox · 23-06-2011 11:45PM

theboss80 wrote: »

The article advises that Dublin has plenty of “local pre-history” to explore and recommends visiting the National Museum of Ireland to see the bog people

Alternatively, for a real life exhibition, go to Leitrim

hatrickpatrick · 23-06-2011 11:45PM

If nightclubs in Dublin were rooms in a hotel, Coppers would be the SEPTIC TANK.

The place is awful. Absolutely appalling.
If they maybe let in about 70% of the people they do it might be fun, but I just don't go to a nightclub to stand around for 20 minutes just waiting for there to be enough room to go up the stairs!

Where To · 23-06-2011 11:49PM

Whats Coppers?

I've never heard of it

23-06-2011 11:52PM

orourkeda wrote: »

Nice to see fair and well researched heavyweight Journalism.

Perhaps, we should have a "dont buy crack from African Americans in south central L.A" article to balance the books.

Ah the tone is pretty light hearted. Plus in fairness they did balance it with all the good things that visitors can do

admiralofthefleet · 23-06-2011 11:53PM

where do i go from here wrote: »

Whats Coppers?

I've never heard of it

ah your lost

f3qh5g0z6vc7ob · 23-06-2011 11:54PM

Dont say "good day mate"!!! We do not say that!!!

Cill Dara Abu · 23-06-2011 11:55PM

Whats the story with Coppers, is it that bad really?

Cicero · 23-06-2011 11:57PM

Don't watch CNN.

f3qh5g0z6vc7ob · 24-06-2011 12:04AM

Cill Dara Abu wrote: »

Whats the story with Coppers, is it that bad really?

Yes yes it is!

You should go just for the experience.

ceegee · 24-06-2011 12:09AM

Cill Dara Abu wrote: »

Whats the story with Coppers, is it that bad really?

Its like a butchers counter but late at night. stock reduced to clear if you dont mind it smelling a bit stale.

Stick to pulling at esso if you're anyway fussy

24-06-2011 12:30AM

Zoe Beautiful Warfare wrote: »

Dont say "good day mate"!!! We do not say that!!!

or

"Top of the morning to you"....who in Ireland actually says that,yet it's constantly used in stereotyping the Irish for whatever reason...anybody know why ?

chillywilly · 24-06-2011 12:34AM

Don't come if you are a man.....only sexy American wimmins that want some Irish in them.

ardinn · 24-06-2011 12:39AM

I was in coppers last friday after tommy tiernan - It was epic!

That is all!

f3qh5g0z6vc7ob · 24-06-2011 12:48AM

ardinn wrote: »

I was in coppers last friday after tommy tiernan - It was epic!

That is all!

See you get people who say things like this in coppers! :P

Daegerty · 24-06-2011 12:49AM

Deleted User wrote: »

or

"Top of the morning to you"....who in Ireland actually says that,yet it's constantly used in stereotyping the Irish for whatever reason...anybody know why ?

I'm going to start saying it soon

Ruu_Old · 24-06-2011 12:51AM

Don't be stroppy when we don't accept flippin' dollars! :mad:

Beware of Coppers says CNN

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