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Mauri, I used to feel that I would like to experience a holiday on a cruise ship. Recently, however, the thought of so many people being catered for is inclined to put me off. Having a problem with my gut at the best of times would put me at a greater risk of infection if there was an outbreak of food poisoning. (talk about being optimistic!!!!). However, it I was offered a free one, I might take the chance.!!!!!!!!!!!
Tom,
You can hire a car from your side to await you at the airport for 15 Euros a day, if that interests you.
One of my sons drives a Tour Bus in Dublin, if you let me know when you are doing the Tour ( which is well worth while, visiting Guiness's & Jamesons Distilleries, & all the historical parts of the city) I will tell him to watch out for you.
Do visit Powerscourt House & Gardens in Wicklow, near Dublin, another visit well worth while, IF the weather is kind. You will enjoy Dublin, the oldest pub in Ireland, is there, a tiny place called the Brazen Head.
Have a great time anyway, it will be a memorable visit for you to meet family & friends again.
Pat
P.S. Tom,
Check those trains, in Summer, 2 stop at Lisburn one around 1.15p.m. & the other 5.00p.m. Sunday trains different times.
Fares are expensive at E53 fare. Buses are much better value but the train, is as you say, more relaxing IF you go first-class & not in a packed noisy carriage.
Pat
P.S. Tom,
Check those trains, in Summer, 2 stop at Lisburn one around 1.15p.m. & the other 5.00p.m. Sunday trains different times.
Fares are expensive at E53 fare. Buses are much better value but the train, is as you say, more relaxing IF you go first-class & not in a packed noisy carriage.
Pat
what about the free travel on bus passes
Barney, free bus/train passes don't apply to people on holiday from another country as far as I know.
Slieve Russell Hotel Cavan Attention Tom mc Cabe
Tom,
Speaking to my son, who is married to Barbara mc Cabe, from Cavan town & telling him about the clan gathering. He tells me that this hotel is in N.A.M.A (Liquidators) so be carful about parting with any monies in advance of your stay.
The Hotel now being run as a going concern but the staff don't know from day to day what the future holds. All may be well but just a warning word for you.
They hadn't heard of the gathering but are enquiring, so maybe you will meet up with them in August.
Pat
