Visiting Ireland in October...what to do?

Leftist · 29-08-2013 01:29PM

ieatglitter wrote: »

Sounds fun to me! :P

fair play to ya and a thousand blessins of saint patrick's potato.

You might want to try fatima mansions of a halloween.

ieatglitter · 29-08-2013 01:29PM

Celly Smunt wrote: »

I'm sure the "Irish blood" in America had been well diluted at this stage.
True some Americans can be stupid,but you're bound to meet some Irish people who are comparably stupid.Also taxi-men here believe they are the moral arbitrary to society,they will go a step too far in conversation if you allow them.

77A for life.

Yes, stupid people are everywhere, just more so in America... and in LA! I have got to get away from this city! I just can't wait to visit Ireland. I have been to Germany before, but never to another of the other places I am going. (Amsterdam, parts of Belgium, Paris, London, Scotland, Barcelona, etc etc) hahaha

Celly Smunt · 29-08-2013 01:30PM

ieatglitter wrote: »

Oh oh, okay! Well, definitely a tourist trap no doubt. Ireland is EXPENSIVE though, right? I mean, we are going to be doing couch surfing and maybe a hostel now and then.

How much are pints there? And is beer actually warm over there? Just curious. And say...how much would a shot of liquor cost or a mixed drink?

You can do it cheaply,A bus from one side of the country to the other would be about 15 euro where as a train could be 70.Hostels are cheap as well,but if you're willing to spend about 60 a night on a hotel room you'll get a fairly decent 3 star.

Pints,can be anything from 3 euro outside town to 5+ in and around town.You pay for the soft drink seperate which can cost 2.50 to 3 euro and then add the shot which can at times be the same price as a pint.So it's fairly expensive.Probably comparable to drinking imported beer in a fancy bar in america.Probably better to sneak your drink into somewhere (naggin of vodka or something)

Have a look out for student bars/student nights.Sometimes they offer a wristband for around 20 which lets you have unlimited drink.

ieatglitter · 29-08-2013 01:32PM

Leftist wrote: »

fair play to ya and a thousand blessins of saint patrick's potato.

You might want to try fatima mansions of a halloween.

Are you playing up the Irish thing there (where you think all Americans believe you all like potatoes out of the ass and say top o' the mornin to ya?) ...with the hole potato thing? lol

ieatglitter · 29-08-2013 01:34PM

Celly Smunt wrote: »

You can do it cheaply,A bus from one side of the country to the other would be about 15 euro where as a train could be 70.Hostels are cheap as well,but if you're willing to spend about 60 a night on a hotel room you'll get a fairly decent 3 star.

Pints,can be anything from 3 euro outside town to 5+ in and around town.You pay for the soft drink seperate which can cost 2.50 to 3 euro and then add the shot which can at times be the same price as a pint.So it's fairly expensive.Probably comparable to drinking imported beer in a fancy bar in america.Probably better to sneak your drink into somewhere (naggin of vodka or something)

Have a look out for student bars/student nights.Sometimes they offer a wristband for around 20 which lets you have unlimited drink.

Well my friend likes the mixed drinks but, I am more of a beer/shot girl. So no soda for this gal! :cool: because I am cool like that! :P jk jk

DublinArnie · 29-08-2013 01:35PM

If you leave your hotel/apartment here during Halloween, you'll probably wake up in hospital with a missing leg or arm. Just a warning

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Einhard · 29-08-2013 01:37PM

Skip Dublin. Go to Galway instead.

ieatglitter · 29-08-2013 01:38PM

DublinArnie wrote: »

If you leave your hotel/apartment here during Halloween, you'll probably wake up in hospital with a missing leg or arm. Just a warning .

Well I really wanted to dress up...as Ramona Flowers from Scott Pilgrim vs The World... so do people dress up a lot?

ieatglitter · 29-08-2013 01:39PM

Einhard wrote: »

Skip Dublin. Go to Galway instead.

I may just go there, I don't! I mean, we are just going with it but, we had planned to stay in Dublin!

The Backwards Man · 29-08-2013 01:41PM

ieatglitter wrote: »

Well I really wanted to dress up...as Ramona Flowers from Scott Pilgrim vs The World... so do people dress up a lot?

Most Dubliners dress up in tracksuit bottoms and a football shirt for Halloween. Oh, and manky trainers too.

MonstaMash · 29-08-2013 01:42PM

JuliusCaesar wrote: »

er, we invented Hallowe'en you know and exported it to the States.

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

Slutmonkey57b · 29-08-2013 01:43PM

Day trips outside the city:
Powerscourt and Glendalogh are famous but fairly bland. Mount Ussher gardens, Russborough house or Avondale Forest Park are better, but not as easy to get to.

Renting a car for a couple of days is a good option, the country is small and you can drive from one side to the other in 4 hours. Don't trust the small country roads though, you'll get lost in no time.

lordstilton · 29-08-2013 01:48PM

Derry is by far the best place to enjoy Halloween and cheaper too

Anyone · 29-08-2013 01:49PM

http://oktoberfest-dublin.de/

29-08-2013 01:57PM

For Halloween head to Derry. Check online for events and gigs that night and get tickets to something you like the look of as soon as you can, everything sells out. The Chic Halloween gig is already sold out.

There's a big fireworks display and a good costume is a must. Pretty much everyone you see is in a decent costume.

Annasopra · 29-08-2013 02:01PM

The Backwards Man wrote: »

If you're going to be here at Halloween, you've got to get out of Dublin and head for Derry, the biggest Halloween festival this side of the afterlife.

http://campaign.derrycity.gov.uk/default.aspx

I've heard amazing things about Halloween in Derry too

Penfailed · 29-08-2013 02:40PM

The Backwards Man wrote: »

If you're going to be here at Halloween, you've got to get out of Dublin and head for Derry, the biggest Halloween festival this side of the afterlife.

http://campaign.derrycity.gov.uk/default.aspx

circadian wrote: »

For Halloween head to Derry. Check online for events and gigs that night and get tickets to something you like the look of as soon as you can, everything sells out. The Chic Halloween gig is already sold out.

There's a big fireworks display and a good costume is a must. Pretty much everyone you see is in a decent costume.

I'll forth the Derry suggestion. Derry holds the largest Hallowe'en festival in Ireland (Europe?) It's fantastic. This year, Derry is also UK City of Culture so I would imagine that the fireworks and the parade will be even better than previous years.

Afroshack · 29-08-2013 03:34PM

ieatglitter wrote: »

Okay, so I just signed up and I am not sure where to post this, but my friend Jana (who is from Germany) and I (from America) will be coming to Dublin, Ireland at the end of October and we will most definitely be there for Halloween. My questions are; where should we go, where should we stay away from, where is the best places to party, and where is the best place to go for Halloween? I am not sure if Halloween is as largely celebrated in Ireland as it is in America but, if so, where are the best places to go? I am flying into Berlin and my friend and I will be back packing through Europe here soon and Dublin, Ireland will be our last stop. As far as I KNOW we will not be going anywhere else in Ireland, just strictly Dublin. We kind of want to do the tourist type things but, not really. We really just want to have a good time and meet lots of people. We are both graduating from college soon and want to have fun before we start the true work grind for the next, oh...40 or 50 years! Kind of a "Won't have a chance like this again at our ages" trip, haha! Any suggestions would be great!

Thank you!:D

P.S. I have already heard that Temple Bar is a good place to stay away from, being as it is a tourist trap and such!

Howth is a nice spot to spend an afternoon, considering it's not lashing. Even if it is, park yourself in the Bloody Stream pub and stay there for a few hours, one of the best pubs/restaurants in Dublin IMO

Jaxxy · 29-08-2013 04:02PM

To answer a few of your questions:

YES, people in Dublin dress up when they go out for Halloween in Dublin City Centre. For the weekend leading up to it you'll see people ambling around in various degrees of fancy dress. Like everywhere, people put in different amounts of effort for their costumes, but you won't see many people out and about without one on Halloween night.

The drink in Dublin city is very expensive. Like someone else mentioned, keep an eye out for student bars or bars that promote student deals. Have a drink or two (we call this pre-drinking) wherever you're staying before you hit the town to save if you're going to be short on funds by the end of your trip.

There is no "best" place in Dublin to go drinking, like everywhere, it's all a matter of opinion. But since you're going to be couch surfing and staying in hostels ask the people you're staying with for their recommendations. Don't go out of your way to avoid Templebar. As a tourist you'll have great craic strolling through it, observing the mayhem that sometimes unfolds.

Safety-wise, again, the city is like everywhere else. Use your common sense. Ignore the junkies, don't walk around with your head down and your phone out and in your hand because it might get snatched, be mindful of your surroundings and make sure you and your German friend just look out for each other. The same goes for Irish men. On the whole they're the best men in the world in my opinion (I am biased, yes) and they're usually up for a laugh, some fun and a bit of banter. Don't worry about getting drawn into a debate on American politics. If you don't like where a conversation is going just say goodbye and walk on.

Enjoy your trip! Oh, and buying an umbrella is also great advice, because the weather will be crap in October.

ieatglitter · 30-08-2013 04:38AM

Jaxxy wrote: »

To answer a few of your questions:

YES, people in Dublin dress up when they go out for Halloween in Dublin City Centre. For the weekend leading up to it you'll see people ambling around in various degrees of fancy dress. Like everywhere, people put in different amounts of effort for their costumes, but you won't see many people out and about without one on Halloween night.

The drink in Dublin city is very expensive. Like someone else mentioned, keep an eye out for student bars or bars that promote student deals. Have a drink or two (we call this pre-drinking) wherever you're staying before you hit the town to save if you're going to be short on funds by the end of your trip.

There is no "best" place in Dublin to go drinking, like everywhere, it's all a matter of opinion. But since you're going to be couch surfing and staying in hostels ask the people you're staying with for their recommendations. Don't go out of your way to avoid Templebar. As a tourist you'll have great craic strolling through it, observing the mayhem that sometimes unfolds.

Safety-wise, again, the city is like everywhere else. Use your common sense. Ignore the junkies, don't walk around with your head down and your phone out and in your hand because it might get snatched, be mindful of your surroundings and make sure you and your German friend just look out for each other. The same goes for Irish men. On the whole they're the best men in the world in my opinion (I am biased, yes) and they're usually up for a laugh, some fun and a bit of banter. Don't worry about getting drawn into a debate on American politics. If you don't like where a conversation is going just say goodbye and walk on.

Enjoy your trip! Oh, and buying an umbrella is also great advice, because the weather will be crap in October.

Thank you, you actually answered my questions! lol

Visiting Ireland in October...what to do?

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