ireland

[bobtheduck]

anyone been? whats it like places to go people etc

[HGKinsey]

I love it when people ask "has anyone been"? It's good to know that there are people out there who still have new places to experience. I haven't been, but from what I hear you'd have a great time. go for it anyway!

[Jocasta]

It's now non-smoking that's all I can say...I went to Dublin a few years ago which was good. That's about it..be more specific..

[banana]

p>Which part are you going to ?They are all very different and if you need information you need to be specific.

Having said that I can tell you about the North -as that is where I come from and here we have had several happy holidays.

If you take Belfast as your starting place you will find a whole host of  interesting things to do and really lovely places to go.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g186470-Activities-Belfast_Northern_Ireland.html

 

[andy hughes]

I spent a fantastic weekend in Dublin - the people are lovely, and so is the city. My mother-in-law is from County Wicklow, on the coast, and apparently it's beautiful and unspoiled. i think pretty much everywhere, the Irish are top people, so you should have a good time.

[number8]

Fantastic - spent 12 months there after university: was meant to go from Ireland to the US but fell in love with the place and the people. Dublin is excellent, but if you can, go to Cork - it's like a mini Dublin and is not full of brits on the p!ss. I cycled around the EAst, South and West coast and then cut across the island. There's loads of villages and towns on the way to stay in. Have been many times since and it gets better every time. If I had the money I'd buy a second home there. If it floats your boat, the diving off the south and west coast is superb.

[thewillow]

If you go to Dublin, don't go near Temple Bar. It's full of vomiting, English chavs (and some Irish ones) and is a complete rip off.

[tartanwiz]

Loved Dublin. Especially Kilmainham Jail, Christ's Church Cathedral and the Guinness Works. Shopping is good both north and south of the River Liffey, so don't just stick to the south side like most visitors do.

[Headtime]

Galway's fantastic. Hire a car, and drive around. It is a beautiful country, great people. Some towns are a bit smeggy, but hey, that could be said of anywhere.

[trionam]

I'm from the capital myself and agree that temple bar can be a bit of a no go area simply because its full of stag partys so there usually is vomiting.grafton street is the main shoping area with some great pubs and clubs in the same area,Galway and Kilkenny are also great spots for a weekend away as for the people it just depends who you bump into!

[country_boy]

I've been twice, both times to West Cork/Castletownbere area. Absolutely love the place, great food, fishing, golf, people, booze. Very relaxing, highly recommend it to anyone who wants a slower, more laid back holiday. Only bad points, bit pricey and the roads/drivers not so good! Don't let that put you off though.