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      overwhelmed by transport options

      Dublin May 18, 2013 at 9:09 AM

      I have read the forums on travel in and around Dublin, as well as gone to the individual websites to try to get a grasp of the best in public transport options. I have to say that I am so overwhelmed so perhaps I can obtain suggestions on the best option based on my travel. Will be arriving in Dublin on Sept. 14th and staying one week. I don't 'do' rental car, am travelling alone, staying in Parnell Square area, would like to make a day trip to Belfast, North Ireland(bus or train?), and side trips to Howth and perhaps a few other places. my hotel is across a hop on,hop off stop so figured I would purchase a ticket on day of arrival to get a feel for the different areas. Since I am going to be relying on public transport for the week, what would be the most convenient option? I am not so much concerned with the least expensive option but would rather be able to have several options available where I am not purchasing a separate ticket for this trip, that transfer, etc. Is there a ticket that allows u to have the choice of bus, local tram, etc. all in one price? (such as the oyster card in London).

      sorry if these appears to be quite a simpleton question but I just can't figure out the difference in all the options and I have read them ad nauseum.

      thank you in advance.

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    • Review on workaways service in Ireland

      Ireland May 20, 2013 at 8:04 AM

      Anyone tried using workaways service? Would like to know if it's good as I'm keen on volunteering in Ireland from July. Thanks!

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    • horse back riding

      Ireland May 14, 2013 at 6:26 PM

      can u rent horses by the hour while traveling the east coast of ireland?

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    • How to get from Malahide to Lislea?

      Ireland May 2, 2013 at 6:02 PM

      How do I get from Kinsaley Lane, Malahide TO Lislea, N. Ireland? Thank you!

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      Left Luggage

      Dublin May 20, 2013 at 4:24 PM

      We are shortly to travel to Dublin and will arrive in the centre soon after 9.00am. The hotel doesn't allow check-in until 3pm and has no facilities for leaving luggage. Anyone know anywhere in the Grafton Street area where luggage can be left for a few hours at reasonable cost?

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      tea shops

      Dublin May 18, 2013 at 8:57 AM

      I will be in Dublin in Sept. and one of my favorite past times is shopping for all things tea and coffee. Can any tea and coffee connoisseurs point me into the right direction to find lovely and charming tea shops-u know the kind...the big jars or boxes of loose teas on the shelves where you can sniff and ask all kinds of questions to find the ones that suit your tastes. teas and coffees are one of my favorite things to bring back from any trip to sip and enjoy long after the trip is over. I do find 'yelp dublin' helpful with reviews, etc. One place I am interested in is Palais de Thes located on Wicklow street. I know it is a French co. that has shops in other cities worldwide. Interested in opinions on great places to sip a cuppa perhaps not so touristy such as Bewley's.

      thank you in advance

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    • A few days in Dublin

      Dublin May 15, 2013 at 6:25 AM

      What do you know about "An Evening of Fun, Food, and Folklore?" Worth the price? And how easy will it be to get a cab back to our hotel at the end of the show?

      Another question, if I may. Should we do the Wicklow Mountain or Newgrange day tour? We only have time for one.

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    • lodging along the Western Way from Oughterard to Westport

      Ireland May 9, 2013 at 9:09 AM

      I want to hike this section on my own. I am having trouble finding lodging that I can be sure is relatively close to the walking trail. I don't want to go with a tour company because they want to charge me more for going solo adding single supplements. I am looking for budget lodging in Oughterard, Leenane, Westport, Maam Cross,lough Inaugh Valley. Any help would be appreciated.

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    • Dublin Airport to Lough Derg

      Lough Derg May 4, 2013 at 2:52 AM

      I need to get from Dublin Airport to Lough Derg on Friday 31 May 2013. My plane arrives at 9:40am and unless it arrives early as they sometimes do, I won't make the 9:50 Bus To Ballyshannon. Are there any other public transportation options available? Any private tours heading that way? Thank you! If all else fails I'll have to hire a car.

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    • Planning my first trip

      Ardmore Apr 28, 2013 at 8:27 PM

      I live in Las Vegas and I would like to plan a trip to visit Ardmore. What airport would I fly into and how would I get to Ardmore from there?

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    • Booking accomodation as you go

      Dingle Apr 28, 2013 at 6:39 PM

      Will it be hard to find decent accomodation in the west coast area if you book as you go? We're travelling there in august and worry if we book now we'll not be able to go to places we might discover on the way, or if we like a place and would stay longer, we'd be out of luck if we booked ahead.

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      Ireland at the end of May

      Ireland May 19, 2013 at 7:26 AM

      Hello! I am excited for my next vacation - leaving on May 23rd for Ireland. We will be there for 11 days -we are taking the "Best of Ireland" which is an organized Tour. that is a first for me! But I am looking for packing suggestions. I checked the extended weather forecast and it looks like it is cold (considering i am from Florida :> ) What type of coats are used at this time of the year-- is it like a trench coat, sweater, a heavier coat..? Any suggestions about packing is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

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    • dublin to cork

      Cork May 14, 2013 at 7:46 AM

      am coming over by ferry to dublin whats the best way to cork

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    • my girlfriend and are going in aug for 7 days

      Ireland May 2, 2013 at 7:29 PM

      we flying into dublin,then towicklow,then waterford,cork,kerry,limerick,galway then to dublin again to fly out. we want to see as much as we can, is this reasonable? Also we are renting a car, but scared about traffic and driving on the other side of the road and car, we are from tennessee.....advise please.......please...please...

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    • Possible to get summer job in Ireland for foreigners?

      Ireland May 15, 2013 at 5:43 AM

      I'm a Singaporean Chinese looking for a job in Ireland in July. Hospitality preferably. Is it possible and do I need any visa?

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    • Going to Dublin from London

      Dublin May 13, 2013 at 10:19 PM

      I will be in London in August and would like to go to Dublin for 2-3 nights. I am deciding which mode of transport to go by. Please advise?

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    • What to do in Sligo

      by Shellenski Online Now Mar 23, 2012 at 10:04 PM

      I am traveling with 3 friends through Ireland in August 2012 and we had planned to stop in Sligo for one night. Could you give me some tips/recommendations as to what is good to see/do there. Thanks

      3 Answers Mar 24, 2012 at 5:08 PM
    • train travel from london to sligo planner

      by paintings2 Online Now Sep 21, 2011 at 6:11 PM

      If I want to travel from london to sligo by train but I do not know where to get train from if anyone the trip from sligo how did u get to london please i am going to a Street called barrack thank you

      6 Answers Sep 23, 2011 at 11:26 AM
    • TRAVEL FROM SLIGO TO?

      by Yve1 Online Now Jul 9, 2010 at 7:54 PM

      After spending a week horsebackriding in the Sligo area, we have 5 days to travel to other areas of Ireland. Are there specific modes of travel from Sligo that make it easy to see other areas. We will be arriving from Dublin by train to Sligo, so would like to go to the Spainish Point area, but am not sure how to get there from Sligo since we will not have a car. Or, should we head to another area. We are very flexible. Are there car rentals in Sligo that allow us to drop off the car in Dublin where we will be flying home? ANy type of information or suggestions would be appreciated? This is our first visit abroad to Ireland.

      5 Answers Aug 13, 2010 at 8:34 AM
    • HAS ANYONE GONE HORSEBACKRIDING IN THE AREA?

      by Yve1 Online Now Jul 4, 2010 at 3:49 PM

      Inoticed the posting regarding the sheep and the hiking trails, has anyone gone horsebackriding without a guide in the area of Sligo?

      1 Answer Jul 4, 2010 at 7:13 PM
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      Flea markets, Car boot sales & Antique markets or stores on FridayJune 25&

      by charlesracine Online Now May 25, 2010 at 10:36 AM

      Hello, does anyone have any information and detail on local/Sligo Flea markets, Car boot sales & Antique markets or stores on Friday June 25th? We really enjoy the experience of a local market. We will have a car also, local public transportation works well too. Thank you all for any & all comments.

    • Gentry

      by kneeznau Online Now Sep 6, 2009 at 3:28 PM

      I see nothing about the Gentry on any of the postings? Ben Bulben and Ross Pt. are associated with Them. Any locals or tourists have experience of Them?

      1 Answer Sep 7, 2009 at 11:40 AM
    • lodging near sligo train station

      by seyahat Online Now Jun 7, 2009 at 8:57 PM

      Can anyone recommend a hotel or B&B in Sligo that is not too far from the train station? (Unless the train station is in a dreadful part of town that you'd discourage staying in.) Main concerns are something accessible to my 93-year-old mom who uses a push walker and can't do a lot of stairs at one time. Did you have occasion to use either taxi or bus from the station to the hotel or B&B? Do you recall the approximate cost?

      4 Answers Jun 11, 2009 at 3:14 PM
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      Gillighan’s World

      by alivan Online Now Jun 15, 2008 at 12:39 PM

      Hi! I'm interested in visit Sligo this summer with child and I want more information about Gillighan’s World, it seems a nice option for my nieces. Is a good place? What can I visit in Sligo for two days? Thank you in advance for your replays. Alícia

      2 Answers Jun 16, 2008 at 8:05 AM
    • Writer looking for accommodations

      by dwright4100 Online Now Mar 15, 2008 at 4:10 PM

      Going to Co. Sligo for three weeks this summer.I am an assistant to a writer and we will be doing research for a book while there. Where do you suggest we stay? We can stay anywhere in Co Sligo. Ideally, we would like to stay in a house in a village center where we can walk to eat, to a pub. We are open to all accommodations that offer comofort and have charm.

      4 Answers Jun 25, 2008 at 1:21 AM
    • the bar you left a tip about :)

      by yeeooo Online Now Mar 12, 2008 at 5:10 AM

      thinking of headin 2 sligo 4 a getaway and i like the sound of that pub u were on about, you said its formal dress code, i just wanted 2 no if i would look 2 out of place if i wore a dress and heels and just get dolled up :) pretty vain question but you know how it is :) thanks... louise

      2 Answers Mar 12, 2008 at 8:53 AM
    • londonderry to sligo to belfast

      by suslyon Online Now Sep 8, 2007 at 8:26 AM

      we were thinking of going from derry to galway then to belfast, oct 18-19, but think sligo is a better choice for driving etc. any good thoughts about b*b or farm in sligo?

    • laundramat

      by mikegil Online Now Aug 9, 2006 at 6:33 PM

      Is there a laundramat in Sligo?? we will bw spending two weeks in ireland later this month. Our two day stop in Sligo is in the middle of our trip. Packing will be much easier if we knew we could do laundry while we wre in Sligo

      1 Answer Aug 10, 2006 at 12:05 AM
    • Info on enniscrone in sligo

      by pebfiona Online Now May 31, 2005 at 3:44 PM

      I am going to Enniscrone in Sligo in july and I was wondering are their many places of historical interest near there. Also what all activites are there for three young children aged 4, 3 and 2. Love to hear from you.

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      a nameplace in sligo.

      by bankowskiboy Online Now Apr 2, 2005 at 8:06 PM

      hi,i believe my mothers surname came from a place called o'tarpaigh.in sligo.her name was tarpey,a good ancient irish name by all accounts.does this place exist to this day.

      7 Answers Sep 11, 2012 at 4:51 PM
    • Has anyone ever been to Easkey south of Sligo?

      by betsyteeter Online Now Jul 10, 2004 at 9:57 AM

      My husband and I have rented a cottage in Easkey for our base as we explore the coast. I can't find much information on the town except that it's well known for surfing. We also plan on getting up to Killybegs since this is where my ancestors Derry's are from and would love any information on the area from those who have traveled or live there. Thanks! Betsy