How many Irish residents here choose Ireland for their Holiday?

flash1080 · 18-08-2012 08:05PM

Shryke wrote: »

Listing things like eating and relaxing kind of reinforce what I'm saying. What are you going to eat in Ireland on holiday that you wouldn't get during the year? I would be surprised if there wasn't a golf course close enough to wherever you are which you can frequent year round. And you threw in cycling which I have already mentioned.
If your post is meant as a kind of rebuttal then I wonder why you're going to the Algarve at all?

Same for both - eat in different restaurants, golf on different courses, cycle different places...

TheTurk1972 · 18-08-2012 08:06PM

flash1080 wrote: »

Same for both - eat in different restaurants, golf on different courses, cycle different places...

All those things are cheaper and nicer to do in one of the places though

flash1080 · 18-08-2012 08:07PM

TheTurk1972 wrote: »

All those things are cheaper and nicer to do in one of the places though

Restaurants are cheaper in Portugal, golf is cheaper in Ireland.

TheTurk1972 · 18-08-2012 08:11PM

flash1080 wrote: »

Restaurants are cheaper in Portugal, golf is cheaper in Ireland.

You must be golfing at different place to me

And I play a lot of golf.

flash1080 · 18-08-2012 08:13PM

TheTurk1972 wrote: »

You must be golfing at different place to me
And I play a lot of golf.

Must be.

Shenshen · 18-08-2012 08:18PM

We usually do long weekends somwhere in Ireland, depending on what offers we find.

I haven't done long holidays in years, way too expensive. I can't stand hot weather, and holidays in places that aren't hot tend to be very pricey.

SocSocPol · 18-08-2012 08:50PM

Holiday abroad, Montenegro every year plus either a week in Spain (Costa del Luz) or Malta.
Odd weekend in Norn Iron because its great value, wouldn't holiday in Ireland vastly overpriced for mediocre food, poor service and abysmal weather.

Grayson · 18-08-2012 08:55PM

I had to go away to the med for a wedding. But on the plus side my accommodation was 20 a night. And a full meal with wine was less than a tenner. Nice food too. The weather was a nice 30 degrees everyday. Flights were about 120 return. And like others, I used skyscanner and booking.com.

And it was €2 for a whiskey and coke. Cheaper for the local beer.

I think I could have gotten a weekend in Killarney for the same price I paid for the entire holiday.

Thing is, I've never been to Kerry although I'd like to. But I don't drive so it's a hard place to see. And it's just too expensive.

Local-womanizer · 18-08-2012 08:57PM

I did, the weather was amazing, A tad expensive though but the craic was great.

opinion guy · 18-08-2012 09:00PM

Who takes "holidays" anymore ?

People go on 'trips' nowadays

Birroc · 18-08-2012 09:09PM

TheTurk1972 wrote: »

How was the snorkeling in Barna last week?

Not too bad if you have access to the rainfall radar! And to be honest, swimming in the rain can be quite lovely. Actually I try to swim every day (sea, lake or river) if I can, all year round. Mad I know but good for the circulation.

Raisins · 18-08-2012 09:24PM

TheTurk1972 wrote: »

You must be golfing at different place to me
And I play a lot of golf.

You would be looking for a very very long time to get better value golf in another country. How much golf have you played in other countries? If you think you would play a course like Druids Glen, The Heritage, Carton etc for €50 in Portugal then you're mistaken. You would do well to get inside the worst course in Portugal for €50. Even more than that the value for golf in Donegal, for example, is out of this world for the courses and accommodation and meal packages they offer.

Criticism of other things at least you can argue but let's not pretend we're not a good golf destination considering prices have actually plummeted since we got voted the world's best golf destination. Why can't we be proud of the few things we do very well?

phasers · 18-08-2012 09:38PM

I haven't been on holiday since I was 11 but we always holidayed in Ireland and it was great! Youghal was my favourite place but we drove all over and saw everything. When you've a big family and a big car a self catering holiday in Ireland is the cheapest option (or at least it was 10 years ago)

Too poor for a foreign holiday but there's loads of places I'd like to go. I like to see Pompeii, the Pyramids, Auschwitz, the Colusseum, basically a ton of historical places. I've also heard there are underground tunnels in Glasgow where they used to put plague victims. I'd love to see that. I've seen almost everything Ireland has to offer, except the Giants Causeway. That's next on my list.

anncoates · 18-08-2012 09:42PM

Taking main holiday here this year but not through choice.

Hootanany · 18-08-2012 09:44PM

CathyMoran wrote: »

Having a week away from work but leaving children in creche - original plans were to stay at a relatives house abroad but for various reasons that fell through - hope to holiday away next yeat though when it should be easier with out two beng 2 and 3 then as travelling on a plane with a 1 and 2 year old would be tough.

Your leaving your Kids behind FFS:o

CathyMoran · 18-08-2012 10:17PM

Hootanany wrote: »

Your leaving your Kids behind FFS:o

We are not leaving them behind - we are not going abroad until they are old enough - yes we are leaving them during the day in the creche for a week but that is it.

Onesimus · 18-08-2012 10:35PM

Looks like a ''weekend'' away is the famous choice for a break away in Ireland so far. I'd agree Ireland can be very expensive. The railway system here is horrible. In order for me to get to sligo, I gotta get a train from Louth to Dublin then Dublin to Sligo central. Then If my holiday is half hour south of sligo I gotta get a bus there and thats a lot of money if there are two of you. Not to mention food, drinks, spot of horse riding and boat trips off the coast.

Its a lot of cash.

westies4ever · 18-08-2012 10:38PM

byhookorbycrook wrote: »

We go to Dingle each year, rent a house and make the most of the weather.

Same - heading next weekend, me hubbie and dogs - love it down there.

The Cool · 19-08-2012 12:12AM

I agree, and you don't even have to go far to get better value - myself and the OH went to Edinburgh for 4 nights last summer; travel and accom came to 150 each, altogether (flights + buses + 4 nights hotel for 2 people = 300€). Meanwhile here that might get you the hotel, as long as it wasnt too swanky! And then it was cheaper there too for things like eating out too - ate 3 courses in a gorgeous italian restaurant in Grassmarket for about 15 pound each, as opposed to about 30 over here.

As others have said here, I'd be on for weekend breaks in ireland, but the main reason for that is because with the shorter travelling time it just eats up less time of your weekend.

Clareboy · 19-08-2012 10:57AM

We just could not afford to holiday in Ireland as it is too expensive. This year we holidayed in Malta; flights - €300, apartment for 2 weeks - €390, bus travel for a week - €12, evening meal - average less than €10, pint - €1, not to mention two weeks of glorious sunshine. Beats Ireland anyday!

Chinasea · 19-08-2012 11:06AM

No can do unfortunately.

On the first decent sunny day this summer there was a full on riot on the beach in Sandycove.

3 Ambulances
Multiple overwhelmed police
Tons of knackers running amok.

Not my idea of a holiday.

TheTurk1972 · 19-08-2012 01:52PM

Raisins wrote: »

You would be looking for a very very long time to get better value golf in another country. How much golf have you played in other countries? If you think you would play a course like Druids Glen, The Heritage, Carton etc for €50 in Portugal then you're mistaken. You would do well to get inside the worst course in Portugal for €50. Even more than that the value for golf in Donegal, for example, is out of this world for the courses and accommodation and meal packages they offer.

Criticism of other things at least you can argue but let's not pretend we're not a good golf destination considering prices have actually plummeted since we got voted the world's best golf destination. Why can't we be proud of the few things we do very well?

Somewhere between 5 and 10 weekends a year for the last 10 years or so.
Mostly the Algarve, but UK and a few other nice golf destinations.

And I'm still saying Portugal is better than Ireland for golf. You dont have to agree with me though.

Son Of A Vidic · 19-08-2012 02:05PM

Onesimus wrote: »

Finally do you think encouraging people to Holiday in Ireland and keep our cash here will help the economy?

To hell with cash in the economy, I'm trying to keep cash in my pocket. Despite the depths of a continuing recession, this country remains ridiculously overpriced. Shocking to think that people can holiday abroad and make a saving, when compared to a having a holiday at home. It looks like latent greed and sleveen bástardism is very much alive and well in austerity Ireland.

Benny_Cake · 19-08-2012 02:54PM

We try and get away from Ireland for a week or two every year. Unless you're travelling with kids in Ireland and self-catering, you're unlikely to save money by taking a holiday here. Combine that with the unreliable weather, and the fact that it's good to get a complete change of scene for a week or two and it's a no-brainer (no Irish news for a fortnight - bliss!). That said, if I'm going away for 2 or 3 nights, you can get good weekend deals in a lot of Irish hotels. I hate having to deal with the hassle of the airport just for two nights away as well.

Royal Legend · 19-08-2012 03:06PM

Brought the family to Drogheda for a couple of days, will head off for a few days again in October, Holidayed in Ireland for the last few years, can't afford anything else. I found great value when you shop around and it depends what you are looking for

byhookorbycrook · 19-08-2012 03:32PM

Ireland can be as expensive as you make it.You can choose to eat out all the time or you can do a certain amount of self catering.Toastie, coffee and soup for ten euro, hard to beat!

Latchy · 19-08-2012 03:49PM

Our last 4 family holidays abroad in the sun ie, 10 days ( twice ) and 14 days ( twice ) were 50% ( if not more ) of what a similar holiday ,with no guarantees of sun would cost in Ireland .Eating and drinking out in most places would be twice the price and quickly burn a hole in your pocket . There's just no comparison price wise on what's available with foreign package holidays abroad .

Miss Lockhart · 19-08-2012 05:28PM

byhookorbycrook wrote: »

Ireland can be as expensive as you make it.You can choose to eat out all the time or you can do a certain amount of self catering.Toastie, coffee and soup for ten euro, hard to beat!

Unfortunately it seems that pretty much all types of accommodation can be found cheaper for a similar standard abroad. Whether you want a hostel or a 5 star hotel it is very likely more expensive here.

I actually self-cater on most of my holidays, but again, this is inevitably cheaper abroad.

I just don't see how anyone can find holidaying in Ireland cheaper unless they are staying in a friend's house or whatever and saving on accommodation costs. I totally understand that some people love holidaying here and that Ireland has a lot to offer for certain types of holidays and that it can certainly be less hassle to stay here and avoid flying with kids. But I really can't see how things can work out cheaper in Ireland.

DEFTLEFTHAND · 19-08-2012 05:35PM

I love to visit coastal Cork and Kerry. God's own country.

Latchy · 19-08-2012 05:45PM

DEFTLEFTHAND wrote: »

I love to visit coastal Cork and Kerry. God's own country.

Beautiful spots no doubt but there must be thousands of places on earth that could also use that quote

How many Irish residents here choose Ireland for their Holiday?

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