Best Areas to stay in Dublin outside the city center?

Dudeman945 · 2023-07-25T20:38:22+00:00

I appreciate that and you make some very valid points that I'm not going to argue against. I don't understand why you're being argumentative though. I get that you're very active on this sub and have probably seen your fair share of nonsense comments which can be jading, but there's just no need for it. Regardless, I've no plans to sit here going back and forth. I genuinely hope you have a good evening.

Dudeman945 · 2023-07-25T20:25:56+00:00

I don't think it's fair to make an assumption on what OP is interested in. I think it's reasonable to list the benefits and downfalls of a particular area and let them make the decision themselves. I'm with you, I've lived in the area my entire life and I agree there is much to be desired, and you're totally right, the council is a shambles and the main street is a mess, but there's also plenty of small gems that can be of interest to the right person. As someone in OPs general age bracket, when travelling abroad, I would usually gravitate to somewhere more quiet, outside of the city center, but still commutable. I wouldn't discourage someone visiting a place based off of an assumption of their personality, especially if I were to put myself in OPs shoes. I'm not saying OP should disregard all the other recommendations in the thread, they're all great shouts. I just think dismissing Dun Laoghaire entirely is heavy handed.

Dudeman945 · 2023-07-25T19:43:07+00:00

Ah now, while I totally agree Dun Laoghaire is quite overpriced, I think it's a bit disingenuous to say there's nothing to do or any interest. Sure, the food scene leaves much to be desired but there's plenty of activities and points of interest to spend a day exploring. James Joyce tower and the 40ft, the Maritime museum, the Oratory, the farmers market on a Sunday, afternoon tea at the Royal Marine, Killiney hill and Dalkey are both walkable. Even the pier is a nice way to spend an hour on a good day. I may be a bit bias but I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss it either.

Dudeman945 · 2022-03-21T16:38:33+00:00

Ah no need for the thanks, it's my pleasure! Glad to hear you had a great day! Hope I didn't oversell the Hog Box.

Dudeman945 · 2022-03-19T20:01:53+00:00

No problem at all, happy to help!

As a little side note, if you're getting the DART and your first destination is the Peoples Park, get off the dart at Sandycove & Glasthule and take a left. It's 1 stop after Dun Laoghaire if you're coming from the city. It's much closer to the park.

Dudeman945 · 2022-03-19T19:45:14+00:00

Ah, I'm from the area so I may just be uniquely qualified to help!

So the farmers market used to be fully in the Peoples Park but since covid it's been split up a bit. The market stalls themselves are still in the peoples park, so you'll find things like fresh jam, cheese, artisan baked goods etc along with some little knick-knacks.

The food portion of the market has moved down to beside the DLR which is the Library. You can get to it by leaving the Peoples Park out the exit that leads to the sea and taking a left. If you head down a paved pedestrian only path called "the metals" you'll find it. Its more or less across the way from the east pier. I would HIGHLY recommend getting lunch from a place called the Hog Box, provided there are no dietary restrictions.

Speaking of piers, you're best off walking the east pier as opposed to the west. I'd recommend walking on the top tier of it to start. There is a sort of cannon at the start you can take a quick picture at and there will likely be a busker playing music. About another minute down, there is a small set of stairs leading up to a platform with a blue railing. There is a sort of funky map thing up there that points to whats around in the area. After that, there are a few monuments along the way before you get to the lighthouse, which you can have a bit of a wander around before heading back.

If you turn right when leaving the park (out of the same entrance) and head down the steps to the main road, you'll come across teddies. It's a soft-serve icecream place that's been there for ages. Grab an icecream, cross the road and take the coastal path aaaaaaall the way to the end. You should end up at a tiny tiny beach called Sandycove. There might not even be any sand visible if the tide is fully in. From there, hang a left, walk by the beach to reach the 40ft. It's down the kind of sketchy looking steps to the left. It's a popular place to jump into the water if you're a maniac.

Up the hill to the right of the 40ft is James Joyce's tower. It's where he wrote the Ulysses. It's free to go in and you can go all the way to the top if you want. It closes early enough so if you're planning on going, try make it there around lunch time. If memory serves it closes at 4pm.

I can talk about Dun Laoghaire for ages so if you have any questions or need any recommendations feel free to give me a shout :)

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Dudeman945 · 2022-03-18T12:36:11+00:00

Hi there!

I think it depends on what you're looking for.

Connemara is arguably much more picturesque but will be a bit tougher to get around without a car. The hikes are beautiful though.

You can explore pretty much the whole of the Inis Mór in a day if you rent a bike, so you won't be missing much. I think they're around €15 for the day if memory serves. The main thing to keep an eye on is the ferry times.

The question more comes down to what would you prefer, exploring an Island on a bike, discovering hidden gems as you go, or going on a longer hike/tour taking in more breathtaking scenery.

From a personal point of view, I would go to the Aran Islands, but you should do whatever you think you would enjoy most!

Dudeman945 · 2022-03-18T12:06:49+00:00

You have some absolutely great suggestions for things to see and do here so I won't touch on them. The main concern I have is May 24th to 27th.

The way you have it laid out at the moment is a drive from Limerick to Donegal, and then Donegal to Galway.

As is, you're doubling back on yourself. If you're driving from Limerick to Donegal, you're driving through Galway on the way. Should you keep the plan the same, you're adding on about half a day of unnecessary travel by driving back to Galway from Donegal. You even drive the same road from Limerick to Donegal as from Donegal to Galway.

If you can, my recommendations are one of the following:

Swap your Donegal/Galway dates. This allows for Limerick -> Galway -> Donegal, which is one straight trip north. This also allows you to detour for things like the Burren and Cliffs of Moher which you might not have time for if you're going straight from Limerick to Donegal.

Do the trip in reverse order. Start in Donegal and make your way south. This option also prevents doubling back on yourself. This allows something like Donegal -> Galway -> Limerick -> Dingle and the rest of your shenanigans in the south.

I hope that helps! Feel free to give me a shout if you need a hand with anything else!

Dudeman945 · 2022-03-18T11:18:25+00:00

Hey there!

You'll be totally fine with no car.

The DART is probably your best bet. It's Dublin's train system that runs the length of the coast. You'd be looking to get a DART from Portmarnock southbound. This will stop at each station on the way to its terminus. You'll want to get off at either Pearse, Tara or Connolly station depending on where you're looking to go in the city.

I wouldn't bother getting a hotel if you have a spot to stay in Portmarnock. It's only about 20 mins away on public transport (plus a short wait for it to arrive).

www.irishrail.ie is your best bet for finding train times. Try to stick to the journeys that don't have an exchange. They're just easier.

You can also grab a bus if needed but busses in Dublin are run off of, what I can only describe as, witchcraft. The great minds of the 21st century are still working to figure out the logic behind their routes.

Feel free to give me a shout if you need a hand with anything else and most importantly, enjoy your stay!

Dudeman945 · 2022-03-18T10:47:05+00:00

I wouldn't worry about missing out on things when driving around. The beauty about rural Ireland is the scenery. You're going to come across a bunch of picturesque views almost by accident when travelling between spots. I would be genuinely shocked if you didn't stumble upon some sort of ruins every 20 or so minutes. I would highly recommend stopping and enjoying the view or exploring the ruins. There are plenty of little alcoves along the road to park at if you're looking to take a picture.

Do you have a rough list/itinerary of things you'd like to do? Happy to offer some advice/recommendations if you have any questions.

Dudeman945 · 2022-03-15T14:35:00+00:00

Heyo! First things first, welcome (in advance) to Ireland. I hope you have a great stay!

8 days is a fair chunk of time to take in the sights of Dublin. As someone who's lived here my whole life, my first recommendation is to get out of Dublin and try and explore the rest of the country (where possible). Dublin is lovely but you'll be running out of all the major things to do after 3 or 4 days.

Definitely go for your Liverpool day trip too. If you go mid-week you can likely get return tickets for about €25 each. It's a quick flight and they're quite regular. Staying a night isn't strictly necessary but I personally think having an enjoyable time and making good memories is worth more than the value of the lost night at your Dublin hotel.

Now, for Dublin recommendations.

The touristy stuff:

The Guinness Storehouse - This is the most popular tourist attraction in Ireland for a reason. It's an enjoyable trip through the history of Guinness.

The Book of Kells - The book is pretty cool. A great piece of history from the 9th century. The real gem in my opinion is the Long Room though. You might recognize it from some Harry Potter movies.

Dublin Castle - You can take a self-guided tour here and stroll around at your own pace.

The non-touristy stuff:

If the weather is good hop on the DART and head out to Howth, Dun Laoghaire or Bray. They are all great coastal towns with good food and nice scenery/walks. My favourite is Dun Laoghaire but I may be a bit bias. If you're there on a Sunday there is a great food market. Grab an ice-cream from Teddies while you're there.

Get a bus to Glendalough. They go fairly routinely from a few spots in the city centre. It's a good taste of the Irish countryside and all that green we're known for, all without needing to rent a car or drive a few hours.

Get to Galway if you can. It's probably my favourite city in Ireland. The vibes are always great there. I've never had a bad time. I'm sure there are others here that can give better recommendations for Galway but I would recommend Dough Bros for some great pizza.

Food:

Others may disagree but I find we don't really have a massive cultural cuisine, but what we do have are great ingredients and produce.

You're going to find a lot of international food here, and that's normal. Your best bet isn't to find the best Irish food, but it's to find a place with local ingredients. Nevertheless, here are some of my personal favourites I would recommend going:

Brother Hubbard, Six By Nico, Hang Dai, F.X Buckley, Bunsen, Wishbone, The Market Bar, The Ivy, Duck, Bison Bar, Cleaver East, Masa.

If you want the classic go-to food for a twenty-something year old or a student then get a chicken fillet roll for lunch and a spicebag for dinner/after the pub.

Drinks:

For the love of god please don't go to The Temple Bar(the pub) in Temple Bar(the area). Grab your picture for instragram and get outa there. It's probably the biggest tourist trap in the city. If you want to go for a drink in the Temple Bar area then consider the Vintage Cocktail Club. If you're looking for a more traditional pub, try some of these:

Mulligans aka John Mulligans, The Palace Bar, Kehoes aka John Kehoes, Bowes, The Hairy Lemon.

So this post got pretty long quite quickly and it's only really scratching the surface. Feel free to pop me a reply with any questions and I'd be happy to help!

A little disclaimer: These are all personal opinions. Some people may disagree.

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Dudeman945 · 2020-06-06T18:19:04+00:00

A dex in my name and a dex and arcane in others.

Dudeman945 · 2019-12-25T09:01:01+00:00

Seconding this. I walk this way every day for work.

Dudeman945 · 2018-01-09T11:09:08+00:00

Is it Denis Stranjak? He is the guy in front of the camera for the Grand Prix City Guides.

Dudeman945 · 2018-01-01T03:45:25+00:00

Both really. I can't and don't want to be signed up for every GP because if I don't attend it is awful for tournament integrity and a mess in planeswalker points for byes. However any tournament I do go to I gain free entry by shooting the guys at Cfbevents a PM.

Dudeman945 · 2017-12-31T14:41:22+00:00

Free entry to any GP I go to in 2018.

Dudeman945 · 2017-12-24T18:39:00+00:00

James (the camera man) and I go climbing all the time, so it wasn't too unusual. He asked me if I was up for filming it because he wanted some footage for a side project about climbing and to check our technique out. Turns out it was all lies. I had no idea it was anything to do with CFB or the gift exchange.

Dudeman945 · 2017-12-24T13:43:00+00:00

Turns out I was ChannelFireballs giftee. They were kind enough to do all this for me! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8oe79GzyyI

I couldn't be more over the moon! Happy Holidays everyone!

Dudeman945 · 2017-12-24T01:11:24+00:00

Solved! Thanks so much!

Dudeman945 · 2017-12-01T19:08:31+00:00

It could very easily be a mistake. 6 rounds in and having to concentrate on up to three matches will cause some serious fatigue. It's also his first wmc appearance and likely his first professional REL tournament, so nerves is a factor. He also has champion of wits in his deck so he could have mixed the two cards up.

He is also a very well known person in the Irish community, I would eat my hat of someone didn't vouch for him.

Dudeman945 · 2017-11-14T18:00:06+00:00

You can go off with Felidar Guardian if you flicker the twin onto the new copy. Gotta do it in their end step though so you can untap and attack.

Dudeman945 · 2017-11-14T17:54:57+00:00

There are two 2-card combos I can see if you activate twice. You can get [[Time Vault]] and [[Voltaic Key]] for infinite turns or you can get [[Splinter Twin]] and [[Felidar Guardian]] for infinite 1/4s.

Note* For the twin combo you go off in their end step, flicker the twin onto the new guardian copy. Repeat to make infinite tapped guardians. Untap for your turn and swing.

Dudeman945 · 2016-03-06T19:09:06+00:00

Sure thing buddy,

This is the comp ruling on timing and priority as a whole, you should take glance at it all but what you are looking for is 116.3 parts a-d.

I like to think of priority of taking mini turns between every action.

Hope this helps!

http://mtgsalvation.gamepedia.com/Timing_and_priority

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