Dublin - Occasional monthly meetup
Mar 15, 2009, 10:49 pm
#91
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so...wait..
Hi,
I'm hoping to arrange an occasional Dublin meetup with some of the locals, and anyone passing though the city.
The March Doodle...
http://www.doodle.com/xxas4eiv53m65q4r
Venue
Lincoln’s Inn
Date: Saturday 28th March 2009
Time: 18:00 Local
URL: www.lincolninn.ie
MAP: http://www.google.com/maps/ms?source...49b547e5b4c9d1
Getting There from the Airport
I know that there are a few FTers coming in to Dublin for the weekend on an MR.
The best way to get to the pub (or the city center) is to take one of the bus services. A taxi will cost about €30 for the journey (maybe a bit less).
Option 1 - Dublin Bus Route 747
URL: www.dublinbus.ie
For €6 one way, this bus leaves from outside arrivals, and will take you directly to the central bus station (Busarus) via our new port tunnel. It's a 10 minute walk from Busarus to the venue.
There is a bus (approx) every 10 minutes.
Edit to add:
http://www.dublinbus.ie/fares_and_tickets/daily.asp
There is a €6 rambler ticket which covers the airport route, and regular buses. Not covered are the Night buses. Depends on how late we're going to be out
Option 2 - Aircoach - Routes to Sandyford or Ballsbridge
URL: www.aircoach.ie
For €8 one way (€14 return), this bus leaves from outside arrivals, and will take you through the center of the city stopping at some central locations and hotels.
This bus has two stops close to the venue. Merrion Square is about 4 minutes walk. College Green is about 6 minutes.
Staying in Hotels
I'm sure that you've all this orgainised. If you need specific details, PM me.
Eating
I was hoping that we could eat at at Lincoln's Inn, but it looks like their menu is sandwiches only after 3pm.
I can suggest where the bmi crowd met in December - Milano's (the Irish Version of Pizza Express).
URL: www.milano.ie/find-a-restaurant/restaurant/5110
I'm taking other suggestions as well. PM.
Saturday night can be quite busy in Dublin, so getting a table for 10-12 will need to be booked in advance.
Anything Else
PM me if I've forgotten anything.
Aidan
I'm hoping to arrange an occasional Dublin meetup with some of the locals, and anyone passing though the city.
The March Doodle...
http://www.doodle.com/xxas4eiv53m65q4r
Venue
Lincoln’s Inn
Date: Saturday 28th March 2009
Time: 18:00 Local
URL: www.lincolninn.ie
MAP: http://www.google.com/maps/ms?source...49b547e5b4c9d1
Getting There from the Airport
I know that there are a few FTers coming in to Dublin for the weekend on an MR.
The best way to get to the pub (or the city center) is to take one of the bus services. A taxi will cost about €30 for the journey (maybe a bit less).
Option 1 - Dublin Bus Route 747
URL: www.dublinbus.ie
For €6 one way, this bus leaves from outside arrivals, and will take you directly to the central bus station (Busarus) via our new port tunnel. It's a 10 minute walk from Busarus to the venue.
There is a bus (approx) every 10 minutes.
Edit to add:
http://www.dublinbus.ie/fares_and_tickets/daily.asp
There is a €6 rambler ticket which covers the airport route, and regular buses. Not covered are the Night buses. Depends on how late we're going to be out
Option 2 - Aircoach - Routes to Sandyford or Ballsbridge
URL: www.aircoach.ie
For €8 one way (€14 return), this bus leaves from outside arrivals, and will take you through the center of the city stopping at some central locations and hotels.
This bus has two stops close to the venue. Merrion Square is about 4 minutes walk. College Green is about 6 minutes.
Staying in Hotels
I'm sure that you've all this orgainised. If you need specific details, PM me.
Eating
I was hoping that we could eat at at Lincoln's Inn, but it looks like their menu is sandwiches only after 3pm.
I can suggest where the bmi crowd met in December - Milano's (the Irish Version of Pizza Express).
URL: www.milano.ie/find-a-restaurant/restaurant/5110
I'm taking other suggestions as well. PM.
Saturday night can be quite busy in Dublin, so getting a table for 10-12 will need to be booked in advance.
Anything Else
PM me if I've forgotten anything.
Aidan
So what is the final word? Are we meeting for sure for sure at the Inn for drinks only? Or meeting elsewhere for dinner? Or meeting at the Inn for drinks then heading elsewhere for dinner? I'll be in town with a group of 5 Yankees on a MR- our first international MR as a fact.
Can't wait to meet you all! 
Mar 16, 2009, 7:02 am
#92
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So what is the final word? Are we meeting for sure for sure at the Inn for drinks only? Or meeting elsewhere for dinner? Or meeting at the Inn for drinks then heading elsewhere for dinner? I'll be in town with a group of 5 Yankees on a MR- our first international MR as a fact. Can't wait to meet you all!
Can't wait to meet you all! I think on the lat meet in February, they all started at the Lincoln Inn and then moved on Milano's for dinner afterwards. Maybe aidanc can clarify, but I think that's what happened.
Mar 16, 2009, 12:03 pm
#93
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I'll update the first post during the week.
Aidan
* Might go back to the pub this time - managed a late pint with GoldCircle the last time. Depends on people's jet-lag.
Mar 16, 2009, 12:49 pm
#94
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so, the idea is to meet at 6 PM on Saturday the 28th at the Pub? According to Doodle we have at least 10 FT's in Dublin that night...
I'm flying in on AA 92, landing early Friday morning, returning to the States on AA 93 on Monday. I booked three nights at the Globetrotter Inn Hostel...
I was planning on doing a tour of the Guinness factory on Saturday afternoon, if anyone is interested...
I'm flying in on AA 92, landing early Friday morning, returning to the States on AA 93 on Monday. I booked three nights at the Globetrotter Inn Hostel...
I was planning on doing a tour of the Guinness factory on Saturday afternoon, if anyone is interested...
Mar 16, 2009, 2:07 pm
#95
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so, the idea is to meet at 6 PM on Saturday the 28th at the Pub? According to Doodle we have at least 10 FT's in Dublin that night...
I was planning on doing a tour of the Guinness factory on Saturday afternoon, if anyone is interested...
I was planning on doing a tour of the Guinness factory on Saturday afternoon, if anyone is interested...
Mar 23, 2009, 10:24 am
#98
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Mar 23, 2009, 10:41 am
#99
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guys:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...0-ord-dub.html
Not good!!! 
planning backups as we speak... can't really lose that many vacation days!
SIPTU has indicated that its members at Dublin, Cork, and Shannon Airports plan to stop work between 4.00am and noon on Monday. Mandate members at Dublin and Cork Airports have also indicated that they will take industrial action on March 30.
AA 93 leaves at 10.30 , so clearly this flight will be delayed , if not canceled... gonna call AA to see what my alternatives look like...
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...0-ord-dub.html
planning backups as we speak... can't really lose that many vacation days!SIPTU has indicated that its members at Dublin, Cork, and Shannon Airports plan to stop work between 4.00am and noon on Monday. Mandate members at Dublin and Cork Airports have also indicated that they will take industrial action on March 30.
AA 93 leaves at 10.30 , so clearly this flight will be delayed , if not canceled... gonna call AA to see what my alternatives look like...
Mar 23, 2009, 1:25 pm
#100
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: dublin,ireland AA ( 3mm)
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guys:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...0-ord-dub.html
Not good!!! planning backups as we speak... can't really lose that many vacation days!
SIPTU has indicated that its members at Dublin, Cork, and Shannon Airports plan to stop work between 4.00am and noon on Monday. Mandate members at Dublin and Cork Airports have also indicated that they will take industrial action on March 30.
AA 93 leaves at 10.30 , so clearly this flight will be delayed , if not canceled... gonna call AA to see what my alternatives look like...
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...0-ord-dub.html
Not good!!!
planning backups as we speak... can't really lose that many vacation days!SIPTU has indicated that its members at Dublin, Cork, and Shannon Airports plan to stop work between 4.00am and noon on Monday. Mandate members at Dublin and Cork Airports have also indicated that they will take industrial action on March 30.
AA 93 leaves at 10.30 , so clearly this flight will be delayed , if not canceled... gonna call AA to see what my alternatives look like...
My wife is flying back to LAX that day and they were not willing yet to let me move her to the April 1 flight.
She is in J and connecting on a 767 ex ORD, any delays at DUB and she will miss that flight and end up on a MD80
Remember anyone that is looking to get protected on the Sunday flight is that the clocks go forward that day so you lose a hours sleep and the potential to miss your flight etc
Mar 23, 2009, 1:54 pm
#101
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can you let me know what AA tells you.
My wife is flying back to LAX that day and they were not willing yet to let me move her to the April 1 flight.
She is in J and connecting on a 767 ex ORD, any delays at DUB and she will miss that flight and end up on a MD80
Remember anyone that is looking to get protected on the Sunday flight is that the clocks go forward that day so you lose a hours sleep and the potential to miss your flight etc
My wife is flying back to LAX that day and they were not willing yet to let me move her to the April 1 flight.
She is in J and connecting on a 767 ex ORD, any delays at DUB and she will miss that flight and end up on a MD80
Remember anyone that is looking to get protected on the Sunday flight is that the clocks go forward that day so you lose a hours sleep and the potential to miss your flight etc
, basically I can't change flights (without paying fare differentials and the $150 fee) until that pops up... I'm going to buy a cheap 30 buck travel insurance policy just in case 
Mar 24, 2009, 9:06 am
#103
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I seem to have dropped the ball on this. Is there still room for one more Satruday night at 6PM at the Lincoln Inn?
A contact has managed to pry loose a ticket to Ireland/Bulgaria Saturday night. As a USSF Youth Referee (retired) AND and Irshman, this is a dream for me. However, I forgot that my wife (CME_Flyer) would like to attend and since we are at the Westin, this is walking distance.
A contact has managed to pry loose a ticket to Ireland/Bulgaria Saturday night. As a USSF Youth Referee (retired) AND and Irshman, this is a dream for me. However, I forgot that my wife (CME_Flyer) would like to attend and since we are at the Westin, this is walking distance.
Mar 24, 2009, 10:01 am
#104
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Mar 25, 2009, 8:14 am
#105
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GOOD NEWS:
It appears that the ICTU has called off the strike for Monday March 30, so enjoy your weekends in Dublin.( per RTE.ie)
Kind of jealous of you guys going to the Lincoln, that was my pub while I was at Trinity College
It appears that the ICTU has called off the strike for Monday March 30, so enjoy your weekends in Dublin.( per RTE.ie)
Kind of jealous of you guys going to the Lincoln, that was my pub while I was at Trinity College