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Expert: Hugh O'Rourke - 5/27/2004

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Hi, I am planning on taking a 10 day trip by myself to Ireland in March 2005 and wanted to stay in Dublin for most of the trip but then wanted to rent a car and then drive to Limerick for the last couple of days and stay there. I was wondering if you could answer a couple of questions for me

1) What does it mean when it says Dublin 7, or Dublin 2?

2) What can I expect weather wise for March? Roughly how many of hours of daylight can I expect?

3) How much can I expect to spend on food each day? What is the typical Irish cuisine?

4) Are there any areas of Dublin or Ireland in general that I should avoid being a 21 year old female traveling by myself?

Sorry, I know those are a lot of questions any you could answer would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much,
Larissa Raymond

Answer
Hello.
Thank you for choosing to visit Ireland.

to deal with the factual issues:
1. The numbers you quote are postal districts.

Districts with even numbers are South of the River Liffey and districts with odd numbers are North of the Liffey.

The most attractive addresses are in Dublin 4.

Dublin 2 includes the up-market areas of St. Stephen's Green and Trinity College etc.

2. Weather in march can be bright and sunny but cold for Ireland - less than 50 degrees farenheit in day time.

Many different weather conditions are possible. Snow is even possible as late as March 17th.

The main weather systems affected by The proximity of the Atlantic Ocean are moving south at this time of year so March can have stormy weather.

If you bring warm clothing and an umbrella or light rainwear, you can have very pleast times outdoor in Ireland in March.

3.

Food in Ireland especially for eating out is expensive.

Breakfast would cost anything from Euros 5 to Euros 20.
At Synergie a Restaurant in Dublin 1., uncooked breakfast (continental i.e. cereal, fruit, toast, coffee)is Euro 12.5 and cooked (sausage, bacon, egg, waffles, black pudding, mushroom tomatoe etc.) costs Euro 20.

In more reasonable restaurants, cooked breafast can be boought for Euro 10.

Lunch at mid-day can be purchased for Euro 10 - Euro 15 in many good restaurants.

Dinner in the evening can also be purchased in good restaurants from Euro 25 up to Eur 50 depending on where you choose to eat.

Of course there are also many Mc. Donalds where good meals can cost less than Euro 10. I often use Mc. Donalds myself if travelling alone to meetings etc. I like their food and the service is usually excellent.

4. Only busy shopping and eating areas of Dublin at times when they are busy should be considered as safe for a young female travelling alone.

Grafton Stret, Henry Street,College Green, O'Connell Street during Daytime and Temple Bar in the Evening are probably fine. It is necessary to watch your belongings particularly hand-bags and any luggage at all times.

I AM NOT VERY HAPPY ABOUT YOU BEING ALONE AND IF YOU CAN HAVE A TRAVELLING COMPANION IT WOULD BE MUCH BETTER.

my own daughter aged 24 was robbed on her way home to her apartment in Dublin 1. recently. She had foolishly walked alone through a dark area near mid-night. Her appeals for help to another passer-by were treated with skepticism.

I wish very much that you scan have a very happy and safe time here.

If you are a very experienced traveller who is used to implementing security measures, then there is no problem.
If it is a new experience for you I recommend waiting until you can be accompanied.

In Driving to Limerick I presume your are aware of our crazy system of driving on the left hand sside of the road. Also our cars are mainly manual gear shift.

If you send an email I will let you have more specific details

Also I will sen the sunrise and sunset times which I do not have immediately available.

kind regards

Hugh O'Rourke

email - horourke@eircom.net

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