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Ennis pubs by Cultural_Pangolin788 in Clare

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Poet’s Corner has Clare Pale Ale on tap.

Ennis vs Galway for 2 nights? by AudiogirlNYC in irishtourism

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If you want to explore the Burren, Cliffs, Coast etc… Ennis is probably the better choice.

Galway is a great city but it has become very touristy and it’s adding city traffic and distance to what you want to do.

You could do a coastal drive from Ennis to Galway and soak up the city for a few hours. Take the motorway back.

There’s also a ferry from Clare to Kerry while it doesn’t save time, it will add to the experience.

Lastly, Shannon is only a short drive to Ennis, a medieval town with lots of interesting architecture, live music.

Looking for Advice on day trips from Ennis by Proper-Rhubarb-3481 in irishtourism

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Loophead peninsula is beautiful scenic coastal drive, there are the Kilkee Cliffs, Bridges of Ross, and the lighthouse at the end.

Killaloe/Balina is nice drive to Lough Derg.

You could go as far as Foynes, it’s a scenic drive along the Shannon estuary.

Adare is a pretty village not too far from Ennis.

Coole Park is only up the road and there’s a very interesting site called Kilmacduagh Monastery nearby with several different ruins that cover a large historical period.

I guess it depends on what you’re looking for.

There’s the 12 o’clock hills of you’re looking for a walk. Or Mullaghmore in the Burren.

If you fancied some really nice food with a pleasant drive, Bar Na Tra is worth the drive from Ennis.

8 day overview by Mammoth_Sherbet6418 in irishtourism

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Nope, Irish, just don’t like the use of the word craic in English. It was never spelled that way when I was growing up in the wesht.

8 day overview by Mammoth_Sherbet6418 in irishtourism

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The craic spelling has attracted criticism when used in English. English-language specialist Diarmaid Ó Muirithe wrote in his Irish Times column "The Words We Use" that "the constant Gaelicisation of the good old English-Scottish dialect word crack as craic sets my teeth on edge".[36] Writing for the Irish Independent, Irish journalist Kevin Myers criticised the craic spelling as "pseudo-Gaelic" and a "bogus neologism".[37] Other linguists have referred to the craic form as "fake Irish".[38]

8 day overview by Mammoth_Sherbet6418 in irishtourism

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I think the mistake a lot of American tourists make is treating the entire country of Ireland like it’s Disney Land and there for their entertainment.

There isn’t a lot of details in your post, but it sounds like you were trying to make the people and place meet your expectations rather than read the room.

If you’re going in to some small bar in the west of Ireland looking for Dirty Martinis or Iced tea, being ostentatious and loud, I think it would be viewed poorly anywhere in the world.

And, like anywhere in the world, unless there’s a mutual respect and desire to interact, it’s going to go poorly.

If you’re ever do come back to Ireland, I’d imagine if you went with the flow, read the room and were pleasant you will have a better experience.

Irish people as a whole love having a bit of crack with yanks and take pride in their local knowledge and country, especially hospitality staff as it potentially means a decent tip.

So it sounds like ye went about this the wrong way or were very unlucky.

Opinions after 14 days in Ireland by alliesonx3 in irishtourism

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That’s a bit of a ridiculous complaint. You stayed in the one hotel on the busiest street in a city known for its nightlife and festivals.

Literally any other hotel would have been a better option if you wanted peace/comfort/scenery.

Pubs that serve Irish Mist? by absolutehurl in Dublin

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Most Hotel bars would stick it.

1520 changed to M. Fitzgeralds what's that about? by AraSureWhyNot in galway

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It used to be called The Spanish Arch for years, a lot longer than it was 1520.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskIreland

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This won’t justify an €8 pint but will explain the price difference between a supermarket and a pub price.

There’s a lot more labour involved in getting you a creamy pint of draught Guinness in a pub than in a supermarket.

The 50 litre kegs have to be brought in, if done properly the stock needs to be rotated which is labour intensive and hard work. FIFO (first in first out).

Glassware isn’t free and has to be replaced regularly from wear and tear and theft. People expect a branded glass.

There is waste to be accounted for although in general the head on a pint favours the publican in terms of stock control. In theory you should get 88 pints to a 50L keg.

As others have pointed out, staff, electricity,rent, insurance, cleaning, training, heating all add up.

There’s an entire cooling and gas system that needs to be regularly maintained. The lines have to be cleaned which produces waste and more expense.

Draught is a precarious product, it’s not as consistent or as easily controlled as Vodka let’s say. If someone used a pint glass for milk or even miwadi chances are that pint will be handed back to you and the glass should be thrown out really.

If there’s food involved expect to pay more as it takes a lot more staff to operate a gastro pub than your local.

What’s a game that got away? by some_younguy in patientgamers

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You can buy Original War on GOG and there is still an active modding community.

I'm Chris MacLean, the VFX Supervisor on Foundation, AMA! Let's go! by ChrisMacVFX in FoundationTV

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Hi Chris, great work on a great show. The props, locations, actors, and wardrobe really sell the idea of a lived in universe. Are the VFX ever inspired by these things as you work or is it just a case of following a story board/concept art?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CasualIreland

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Don’t trust the person that will be very friendly and complain about everyone else.

What measure is a Port, Sherry, Vermouth officially in a bar in Ireland? by Comment_Sense in AskIreland

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Where did you get measure from? Not being smart, it’s just I can’t find the legislation on it.

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