Staycation Ireland.. Anyone doing it

We've a few nights away booked later in the month and I'm wondering what we're going to do in the hotel each evening if the bars are closed. We'll be eating out etc but I'm thinking now we won't have much to do once we are finished our dinner. I wouldn't mind having a couple of drinks each evening especially if there's some sport on TV.

Are people experiencing hotel bars to be strict with the guidelines so far on your trips around Ireland?

Our staycation has gone better then expected.

We were thinking of renting somewhere in West for week but in the end decided to spend money on nice hotel for 2 nights stay on East Coast + do day trips instead.

Thank f$$k we did. Kerry nearly washed away when we were away but we had lovely weather here on East Coast for those few days. Also great to be pampered in hotel as sick of eating at home.

Got to visit great places in Dublin & Wicklow + have really enjoyed it. No the weather was not 'summer holiday ' but we knew that + adapted.

Would I do it again next year, no id prefer my week in Italy but it was better than expected.

tom1ie wrote: »

Hi guys, we are heading to Sligo and looking for a few recommendations for restaurants.
Also can anyone recommend somewhere in either longford or Mullingar to break up the trip and get a nice lunch (rather not go to a service station).
Thanks all.

Nothing in Longford worth stopping for.
Park Hotel, Danny Byrnes, Greville Arms, Red Earth in Mullingar
Or if you are willing to divert slightly,could try Nanny Quinn’s at Canal Harbour Thomastown Killucan or Rustic Inn Canal Harbour Abbeyshrule

Did 4 nights in Cork City over the weekend, forcast said 2 of the days would be bad but ended up the weather was amazing and only rained on check out.

Hotel was grand, you ask when you want room to be cleaned

Usually you book dinner but we were eating early (around 5 or 6 because of small kids) so didn't need to book

we booked pool in advance so had our slots, im not sure what the limit of people were but there was only around 7 or 8 in the pool at one time which was great, other times we had it to ourselves.

Did Fota island, Air tastic and walked the kids to Fitzgerald park, all were great fun, was meant to go whale watching in east cork but we cancelled because of predicted weather forecast, which im annoyed at now because the day we were meant to go ended up being amazing and humback whales were found on the trip!!!

if I got the weather like that every time a staycation wouldn't bother me

tom1ie wrote: »

Hi guys, we are heading to Sligo and looking for a few recommendations for restaurants.
Also can anyone recommend somewhere in either longford or Mullingar to break up the trip and get a nice lunch (rather not go to a service station).
Thanks all.

Coxs steakhouse in Drumod
Landmark in Carrick
Mullingar Park hotel
Red Earth is ok, it's on the far side of Mullingar town from the road to Sligo though

rainbow76 wrote: »

It’s a holiday home, to be fair they re advertised and if it’s taken they will refund. They were quite relaxed saying to come down seen as the first result was negative. But not a hope, I’d be too uneasy in case it’s a false negative and the public health nurse said same. So we are following hse rules when you are close contact. By next Saturday it will be 14 days from contact and will have second test done so we can staycate in our back garden until then!

I know (well, I hope!) that boards isn't representative of the population in general, but can I just say how refreshing it is to read of someone acting willingly and responsibly in accordance with public health advice.

Fair play!

Live around the Burren. Based on the tourist activity around here, I won't take the risk. Not a chance anyone is adhering to the 14 day quarantine.

sooty1 wrote: »

Carrick on Shannon would be a good stop - lovely walk along the Shannon, BR Bistro very good for food - up on Main Street and very well laid out with current restrictions in place.

The harbour in Drumod is also a nice spot for a picnic

fits wrote: »

We are just back from kerry after a ten night stay in an Airbnb. Paid 120 a night for accommodation. Swam every day but one. The weather was nearly tropical. Really heavy rain and then sunshine. Didn’t stop us getting to the beach. I’m feeling edgy today without my swim.

It was really great. Already booked in for next year.

Can ya post a link to the accom ?

Kattunge wrote: »

Having a staycation in my back garden this weekend. With this glorious weather I’m imagining I’m in Provence.

Love that attitude, I deliberately planted rosemary and lavender in the borders and can sit out thankfully thinking I am in La Belle France.

But the wine is more expensive here and the cheeses are not so prolific. But what the heck. Anyone with a decent outside space these days is blessed.

Music Box wrote: »

When did Irish Water become aware of this problem. For how long were tourists and locals drinking polluted water before they notified the public.

It's been well known for several years the problems with water quality across the country but especially in the West.
Boil notices etc.

If there's a problem, by the time people are notified, it's too late.

I never drink tap water. That's what bottled water is for.

ChikiChiki wrote: »

Staycationing in Belfast. Never ceases to amaze me the variation in prices between North and South across the board. Seriously considering a relocation as wfh until next year and paying enormous rent in Dublin City Centre for few of the city benefits.

Weather is fantastic at the minute aswell.

Just back, had a great time, the weather was indeed fantastic over the weekend, actually posted a picture from our hotel on FB and a friend thought we were abroad! (might have been the cocktails by the sunset!). Highly recommend visiting the Titanic quarter!

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

So that is three X three day stays. .

I've a similar thing planned. several short breaks to keep me going.
Did 4 days in Kerry last month
Spending 3 nights between Dungarvan and Kilmore Quay next week
Donegal for 3 nights next month
Still want to do the Beara Peninsula and the Aran Islands.
I'll keep the short breaks going as far as I can into the winter. Gonna be a long winter otherwise

Music Box wrote: »

We've been requested to Staycation. But we don't seem to have adequate infrastructure to cater for the additional numbers. Campsites in Achill Island are full. Now tents popping up on sand dunes. Restaurants booked out. And now we've been told not to drink the water. When did Irish Water become aware of this problem. For how long were tourists and locals drinking polluted water before they notified the public.

We don't have adequate infrastructure as generally the infrastructure isn't setup for the numbers that are there this year and it's pretty difficult to spin up some of this infrastructure in a pandemic.
Tents popped up in Sand dunes in Achill long before this year in fairness.

joe40 wrote: »

Just going up to Belfast tomorrow for two nights. Any recommendations for attraction/restaurants/ bars if open, I think they can serve outdoors.
It has been quite a while since I've been there.

Stayed at the Ivanhoe, nice hotel, the food was fantastic and they have a beautiful outdoor area (covered with fire pits) for a few drinks after. The Titanic hotel is amazing too, if you can get it.