Go Back  RCU Forums > Radios, Batteries, Clubhouse and more > The Clubhouse
Reload this Page >

Visiting Ireland-What to See?

Notices
The Clubhouse If it doesn't fit in any other category and is about general RC stuff then post it here at the Clubhouse.

Visiting Ireland-What to See?

Old 03-09-2007, 11:45 PM
  #1  
CP140
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
CP140's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Vancouver, BC, CANADA
Posts: 801
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Visiting Ireland-What to See?

Evening All,

I plan on spending 2 weeks with my wife and brats in Ireland in the fall this year... any thoughts on what I MUST see/CAN'T miss?

We do of course have a few things on the itinerary already, but I'm looking for some input from local sources....


Thanks!
Old 03-10-2007, 09:33 AM
  #2  
Happy Feet
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: The Louisiana Purchase
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Visiting Ireland-What to See?

Brother inlaw went a couple years ago. I hear the Pubs & Golf are great
Old 03-11-2007, 07:27 AM
  #3  
BUDMAN27
 
BUDMAN27's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Galveston, TX
Posts: 1,591
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Visiting Ireland-What to See?

We need to know what part of Irland you plan on going to.
Old 03-11-2007, 12:48 PM
  #4  
CP140
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
CP140's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Vancouver, BC, CANADA
Posts: 801
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Visiting Ireland-What to See?

Hmm... that makes sense... we'll be in the republic, not Northern Ireland. We plan on a week near Dublin and a week near Shannon, but we'll have a car and the country is small enough that most places will be within driving distance.

I've already found the website for the Irish MAAC/AMA equivalent and have been checking out the local clubs' websites...

LOL...Pubs...OK... but golf is, for me at least, an exercise in frustration!
Old 03-11-2007, 05:21 PM
  #5  
LANNYBOB
 
LANNYBOB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: d.f.s., FL
Posts: 899
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Visiting Ireland-What to See?

look for the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, if not satisfied drink until you do...
Old 03-11-2007, 06:12 PM
  #6  
Ed Smith
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Brantford, ON, CANADA
Posts: 3,305
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Visiting Ireland-What to See?

Spend some time in the south west part of the country. Explore the coastline. Stay off the main highways and use the country lanes. You will see spectacular scenery.

Be Warned, Ireland has one of Europes fastest growing economies. It is very expensive. A family of four touring, accomodations, meals, car rental and gas allow $400.00/day min.

Ed S
Old 03-11-2007, 06:17 PM
  #7  
BUDMAN27
 
BUDMAN27's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Galveston, TX
Posts: 1,591
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Visiting Ireland-What to See?

I,l make a few phone calls and I,l get back with you.
Old 03-11-2007, 07:24 PM
  #8  
CP140
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
CP140's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Vancouver, BC, CANADA
Posts: 801
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Visiting Ireland-What to See?

Ed,

We've been to Scotland, England, Florida (3 times ) and France doing similar vacations... we do the "self-catering" thing.

We rent an apartment or house/cottage for a week or two. It works out much cheaper than hotels, meals are cheaper because we prepare our own breakfasts and dinners... for lunches we either do "pub style" or grab a sandwich from a deli. Yes, it's more expensive than here in North America, but doing our own meals and renting a cottage out in the country side works out cheaper than staying in a hotel.

Also, being out in the country lets you learn a bit more about the local areas and people. We spent 2 weeks in France a couple of years ago and I got to meet a group of french RC flyers one afternoon, one of whom I still exchange emails with.

With young kids (10-12yo) it's a good way for them (and us) to learn a bit more about the local culture. Just shopping for groceries becomes an adventure....

Old 03-12-2007, 05:41 AM
  #9  
Ed Smith
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Brantford, ON, CANADA
Posts: 3,305
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Visiting Ireland-What to See?

CP140,

The only way to do it if you truly want to "See" a country. That is pretty much what my Wife and I do.

Have a good time.

Ed S
Old 03-12-2007, 09:17 PM
  #10  
BUDMAN27
 
BUDMAN27's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Galveston, TX
Posts: 1,591
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Visiting Ireland-What to See?

Ok I,m not sure what you like or disslike but what I have been told is that you could go to Innifree (that is where one of John Waynes movies was filmed.) And you can go to Ring of Kerry (where a lot of lakes are) That is all I have for now. Tha wife has cussins over there.

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.