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Republic of Ireland
Posted on Jun 13, 2009, 05:56:20 by kathryn77
... ;'s in the Republic. And if you're driving, then the road signs in the republic are in kilometers per hour - in Northern Ireland, they are in miles per hour, like the UK (don't worry, both parts of Ireland are still the left side drive - you ...
 
interensted in Ireland
Posted on Jun 26, 2008, 15:31:45 by mamma_midas
... to travel to Ireland because I watched new Irish indie movie called Red Roses and Petrol in screening. I didn't know about Ireland at all. But I want to taste real whiskey and know irish culture now because of the movie. So does anyone who has ...
 
Republic of Ireland
Posted on Sep 25, 2009, 08:02:34 by maryc.fromwgtn
... , but have been living in Galway for a couple of years, and love it here. Some things to add: All public libraries in Ireland offer FREE internet access . In some towns, it's restricted to members only. But some areas let tourists use it too, ...
 
Republic of Ireland
Posted on May 21, 2009, 16:57:50 by kathryn77
... and culture thrives. To find out more about the Gaeltacht areas, I would recommend visiting this Dublin The Republic of Ireland's capital city. O'Connell Street is the main street (and a prime area for buses from / to Dublin Airport). Grafton ...
 
Republic of Ireland
Posted on Jul 14, 2009, 16:39:39 by fincha
... you can get to see the nooks and crannies of the country. Try www.carrentaldublin.ie PS My favourite places in Ireland Dingle, Kerry (Traditional town) Foulksmills, Wexford (Sleepy village) Dunmore East, Waterford (Sea side retreat) Spidal, Galway (Irish ...
 
Republic of Ireland
Posted on Jun 13, 2009, 07:58:32 by kathryn77
... it's a nice day, so you can see the Dublin skyline. My favourite attractions are for a really interesting background to Ireland's history. It's only €6 entry and includes a guided tour. Also, the which gives you the background to ...
 
Republic of Ireland
Posted on Sep 25, 2009, 16:45:22 by kathryn77
... , yes, about the libraries and free internet access, good point! The links look good too. Good work How long have you been in Galway for? I haven't made it there yet, but it's on my list for sure!! I've been to Co.Clare, but ...
 
Republic of Ireland
Posted on Jun 13, 2009, 07:09:26 by paok
... Maybe when we will go to Galway we will stay for a night in Doolin,ive read that its a traditional village and its close to Galway and the Cliffs of Moher too.The next morning we will go south to Cork and Waterford and i hope to be in Dublin the afternoon, ...
 
Moving to Ireland
Posted on Mar 10, 2008, 12:24:48 by lindsey-canada
Hmm. That is interesting. Do you have a city in mind? Yes, well maybe? Haha we were looking at Galway or Killarney but I was reading a nother couples blog who did what Sean and I are planning and I wrote them they said the best place to stay is ...
 
Ireland
Posted on May 3, 2006, 10:15:56 by Guest_steph_444_*
... to be one of the most expensive ways to travel in any country I have visited as well as ridiculously inefficient for the size of Ireland, but that's travel for you. Very good you have a car. I skipped Dublin mostly and only spent a day there so I ...
 
Galway Oyster Festival
Posted on Sep 9, 2009, 12:09:43 by wakingdream
I would be SO going to this if I could! An oyster festival? In Ireland? Hmm, that seems......FANTASTIC!! Oysters and Guinness. Heaven! September 24th - September 27th. The site link is great and has loads of info for anyone who's ...
 
Moving to Ireland
Posted on Aug 4, 2009, 17:50:20 by kathryn77
... the deals when they come up. I have found it cheaper sometimes to fly via London when going to Europe. I can't talk for Galway personally, but my flatmate went to college there and loves it. She goes back quite often, and it's not like she left ...
 
Republic of Ireland
Posted on Jul 15, 2009, 19:47:51 by pjkelly52
Loved your post, giving ideas for the travelers heading to Ireland. I was there from June 13th to 29th this year and had a great time. Some of my favorite places are as follows (I will say though that I love the wild beauty of these areas): Wicklow ...
 
Republic of Ireland
Posted on Jul 15, 2009, 16:49:32 by kathryn77
Thanks Fincha, great tips There's a brilliant Irish literary culture, so great to add that in. Are you from Ireland? Where are you now? And do you speak Irish?....I noticed your Galway suggestion there!
 
interensted in Ireland
Posted on Jun 27, 2008, 09:15:22 by vermaakjeanne
Though I haven't done extensive traveling in Ireland, I definitely recommend the west coast (Galway area). Especially if you are a nature loving person. The landscape is absolutely beautiful and the Irish hospitality is great!!! I would ...
 
Republic of Ireland
Posted on Jun 12, 2009, 17:49:09 by paok
... will rent a car although im afraid a little cause u drive on the left .Im sure we will go the Cliffs of Moher and Galway (maybe we will stay a night somewhere there cause its a little far from dublin).Then we are thinking to go Cork and Waterford for one ...
 
Howdy...... :)
Posted on Jan 31, 2009, 08:42:32 by lou82
... it usually has the best weather in summer and also has good beach breaks for surfing For basic info on Connemara go to For Ireland in general, places to do, things to see and festivals etc click to If you're simply wanting to hit the main ...
 
G'Day!
Posted on Dec 13, 2009, 20:32:23 by meagan_g
... ! People say that it's expensive to live here in Australia, but I also hear that it's expensive to live in Ireland. I have a feeling it's comparable, and that I won't be too suprised with prices. But if what I think is totally way off ...
 
Destination Songs
Posted on May 9, 2009, 20:32:11 by johnnoe
... everyone and their brother written to the tune of Bard Of Armagh (N. Ireland), by everyone else. Some other favorites from Ireland: Galway Bay by Tom Donovan Blacksod Bay by Liam Donnelly Hills of Kerry by Brendan Moriarty I won't go into ...
 
Brilliant new book
Posted on Aug 25, 2009, 12:55:44 by john_oshea
... wanted to talk about a book launch I went to last weekend. It was by a guy from Kerry named Jake Bullough. He cycled from Ireland to India by bicycle and although I thought that was cool, his book is so much more impressive. I would like to know if anyone ...
 
I heart Belfast
Posted on Jun 15, 2009, 20:04:29 by starlagurl
... countless farms with sheep and cows, or , where Parliament used to be housed. Today it's the headquarters of the Northern Ireland Assembly. Also check out . If my city were a pet it would be a terrier, because they're small but they have ...
 
Destination Songs
Posted on May 8, 2009, 21:11:30 by kitkatgo
... ;s Pizza (Australia) by Pnau Australia - Manic Street Preachers Back in USSR - Beatles Bangladesh by George Harrison Bard Of Armagh (N. Ireland) by everyone else Blacksod Bay by Liam Donnelly Beds are Burning (Australia) by Midnight Oil Born in the USA - ...
 
Choose My Adventure - you're in charge
Posted on Jul 2, 2007, 00:51:10 by ger1
go to Galway in the west of Ireland
 
Traveler IQ Challenge
Posted on Jun 26, 2007, 16:58:34 by peacefrog
... God damn it my knowledge of Canada/USA sucks!!! Couldn't finish level 11. New closest for me: 9km's from Galway, Ireland Yep, North America kills me. Haha Rich, look at the ranking, I'm ahead of you!!! And I got ...
 
Traveler IQ Challenge
Posted on Jun 26, 2007, 15:52:41 by rbisset
God damn it my knowledge of Canada/USA sucks!!! Couldn't finish level 11. New closest for me: 9km's from Galway, Ireland