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| Horse Raising | 11/12/2009 |
Q: Walsh, Is this correct about Ireland? I heard your island has a layer of limestone right under the ...
A: You are correct, we are proud of our horses and have been for years. In general, Irish horses are ...
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| bikecycle through Ireland | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I have a month to take off and travel. I am contemplating going to ireland and cycling. This would ...
A: November would be a crazy month to go on a cycle tour around Ireland due more so to the short ...
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| rail passes | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I would like to buy a first class rail pass for unlimited trips throughout Ireland for 6 days. I ...
A: There is two train companies operating within Ireland; Irish Rail in the South and NIR/Translink in ...
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| 7 Day trip to Ireland | 9/18/2009 |
Q: First thanks for your help. My family (wife and 2 kids) and I are flying into Dublin on November ...
A: By and large, anywhere on the coast of Ireland is a good bet and IMO the South East gets left behind ...
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| 7 Day trip to Ireland | 9/18/2009 |
Q: First thanks for your help. My family (wife and 2 kids) and I are flying into Dublin on November ...
A: I can't advise specifically on anywhere to stay simply because I don't know your budget nor a ...
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| Dublin Pass | 9/5/2009 |
Q: We will be in Dublin next week. Just for two nights! What attractions are free in Dublin? We will ...
A: The free attractions are the State Museums and Galleries, all public parks and the grounds of ...
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| Cork | 8/29/2009 |
Q: If I stay in Dublin, how far is a trip to Cork, how should I travel there and is the Blarney Stone ...
A: Nichola, Of course the Blarney Stone is worth kissing! Dublin to Cork is about 160 miles of a ...
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| Ireland | 8/16/2009 |
Q: This will be my first trip.Any suggestions on an itinerary. I have 11 days. Thank you
A: I must apologise for the delay in getting back to you; I was distracted by family matters and work. ...
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| Galway to Killarney | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I read your response to Diana and I noted that my itineray is very similar. I wanted to ask if the ...
A: Of course it's scenic; it's in Ireland!! Seriously, it is a nice run but it is in the eye of the ...
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| Dublin vacation | 8/6/2009 |
Q: My grown daughter and I will be arriving in Dublin Ireland on January 7th 2010. I am so excited to ...
A: Dianne Holyhead and Liverpool are no use if you are going to Scotland unless you fancy several ...
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| Dublin vacation | 8/5/2009 |
Q: My grown daughter and I will be arriving in Dublin Ireland on January 7th 2010. I am so excited to ...
A: Dianne, I an the site now and it gives me the option to book on 5th Jan 2010 and no later; maybe ...
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| Dublin tripe | 8/2/2009 |
Q: My grown daughter and I will be arriving in Dublin Ireland on January 7th 2010. I am so excited to ...
A: good to see you are visiting here and in the quiet season as well. There are plenty of ferries ...
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| travel | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I heard New York is giving people one way tickets to travel to Europe. Is it possible for someone to ...
A: Joe, Unless a country has a free travel/residency arrangement with another country or State, it is ...
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| Dublin visit | 7/11/2009 |
Q: We will be visiting Ireland in September, and will be in Dublin for 2 nights. Staying at Cassidys. ...
A: two days is very little to suggest anything especial. Personally, what's not to miss? All of it!! ...
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| waterford crystal factory | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I'm wondering how to get from Dublin to the Waterford Crystal factory by train or bus! I hope it is ...
A: I have some bad news for you. The factory tour is currently closed and not taking visitors. I am ...
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| discounts | 7/5/2009 |
Q: ^ of us are comimg to Ireland. Should we purchas a Heritage discount package or another one. Using ...
A: there are two cards you should examine before you come to any decision. They are the Heritage Card ...
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| Smokeless tobacco laws in Ireland | 6/21/2009 |
Q: Can tourists bring smokeless tobacco into Ireland for their personal use?
A: I assume that by "smokeless tobacco" you refer to chewing tobacco or leaf tobacco. It is illegal ...
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| Bus or Train availablity / Killarney to Galway | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I have found the train schedule. To get to Galway from Killarney you have to travel via Dublin! 7 ...
A: To get from Galway to Killarney via bus, check out this bus schedule, the times may not suit you ...
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| M50 toll from Cork to Dublin airport | 5/20/2009 |
Q: Ciao David, my name is Vittorio and with my wife Sandra we'll spend some days in Ireland. We'll fly ...
A: First off, it's good that you chose to visit Ireland, I know that you will have a good time here. ...
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| Palm-Like Trees In Ireland | 5/9/2009 |
Q: I have just returned last week from Ireland - beautiful country and wonderful people. What is the ...
A: I am not green fingered so I have no idea what sort of a tree you are talking about. If it is home ...
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| Ireland vacation in August | 5/7/2009 |
Q: We are a family of 4-two teens,who are planning about 2 1/2 weeks from Aug 4-21. What are your ...
A: Sari, I would need far more information from you before I suggest anything; ie what you would like ...
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| transportation to Killarney | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I am traveling with a friend to Ireland on 6/27 Our tentative schedule is as follows: day 1: Arrive ...
A: Diana, You should have oodles of time. Upper Mallow Street is beside Limerick's Train and Bus ...
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| I'm dating an Irish American lady | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I'm dating an Irish American lady online . I don't know much of Ireland or Irish Culture. few ...
A: To be honest, there is way too much answering in such a question for either me to give to you in ...
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| I'm dating an Irish American lady | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I'm dating an Irish American lady online . I don't know much of Ireland or Irish Culture. few ...
A: Without prying too much or knowing it, it's hard to say if the joke was sensitive or was the reader ...
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| Seeing my homeland | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I would like to just pick up and live in Ireland. I want to go back to where I came from. How ...
A: Without prying to much or asking what your circumstances are, you will certainly need to... 1) Find ...
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| ireland traveling | 4/28/2009 |
Q: My sister and I are planning on going to Ireland around September. We are two college girls in our ...
A: Assuming this hasn't been answered, I'll try my best. First off, unless you can indicate a better ...
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| Dublin - Killarney satruday to monday | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I will be driving to Killarney from Dublin and we will be staying 2 nights in Killarney and driving ...
A: Beverley, I'd allow 4 hours around the Clare/Burren/Cliffs of Moher area on top of your run back to ...
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| Dublin - Killarney satruday to monday | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I will be driving to Killarney from Dublin and we will be staying 2 nights in Killarney and driving ...
A: Just giving your route a little thought and you are best to stop off in Cashel first then Blarney. ...
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| Going to Ireland in December | 4/20/2009 |
Q: My daughter found an awesome deal for going to Ireland for Christmas this year. Would this be a ...
A: Odd as it sounds, the weather here in Winter is actually quite mild due to the Gulf Stream. There ...
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| ireland trip | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I may want to journey to Ireland one day and just wondering how much it is for a week or so by plane ...
A: As you don't give any specifics, I can't really be of that much assistance just now other than to ...
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| bar/pub question | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I have a question about going to traditional pubs in Ireland. Is drinking wine instead of beer ...
A: To answer your question in two parts, firstly there is no problem at all in drinking whatever you ...
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| Shannon River Day Trip | 3/26/2009 |
Q: David, My three brothers and I are traveling to Ireland in late September. We are interested in a ...
A: I can't recommend a boat company to you as I don't know who is good or bad in this line. I'd ...
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| Ireland Trip | 3/23/2009 |
Q: My sisters and I are coming to Ireland in May via Dublin. We are looking at staying 6 days before ...
A: I'd suggest the following for you; head from Dublin to Cork first up and stay in the city overnight. ...
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| 2 Days to See the Countyside | 3/8/2009 |
Q: David My wife and I will be arriving Dublin on 4/13/09, late in the afternoon. We are staying in ...
A: As Temple Bar is in the city centre, there won't be many car rental companies with depots close to ...
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| transportation ito Dublin airport from Cabra Castle | 3/5/2009 |
Q: Our tour transportation is not adequate to make out flight on time; we need assistance. Our ...
A: sorry to hear of your travel times. I suggest you ask your tour company to assist you with this ...
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| Limerick | 2/9/2009 |
Q: We are planning our first trip to Ireland and planning to stay in Adare for 6 nights. We would like ...
A: good to hear from you. Tap water is perfectly fine in Ireland so you can drink it without harm. ...
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| Prices | 2/4/2009 |
Q: What are the min and max temperatures in Dublin around the end of March in degrees centigrade? ...
A: Marietha, Guinness ranges from €4-€5.50; some late bars, hotels, nightclubs and city centre bars ...
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| Weather | 2/4/2009 |
Q: What are the min and max temperatures in Dublin around the end of March in degrees centigrade?
A: In March, you can generally expect between 8 to 16 degrees. Spring can be a little variable with ...
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| Limerick | 2/2/2009 |
Q: We are planning our first trip to Ireland and planning to stay in Adare for 6 nights. We would like ...
A: From what you list off on your to do list, all are within relative ease of Adare. It is a nice ...
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| southern ireland | 2/2/2009 |
Q: My husband and I shall arrive in Dublin on 26th Feb in the afternoon. We are planning to drive to ...
A: I have just looked up the site and found that I did indeed deal with your question on Jan 19th. If ...
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| 3 day stay in Ireland - April 2009 | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I will be traveling to Dublin in April '09 and staying in the downtown area, west of the Temple bar ...
A: In just three days, that's a lot of ask!!! I'd suggest you hop on the city bus tour for the first ...
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| Limerick | 1/28/2009 |
Q: We are planning our first trip to Ireland and planning to stay in Adare for 6 nights. We would like ...
A: I am going to be honest here; you will not see much of Ireland using Adare as a base. While it is ...
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| Dublin/Ireland | 1/19/2009 |
Q: My husband and i are going to Dublin for my birthday. We shall arrive at airport on 26.2.09 at ...
A: You will be doing well to tour Kilkenny and then get to Killarney for the Ring of Tralee; it's a ...
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| Dublin/Ireland | 1/13/2009 |
Q: My husband and i are going to Dublin for my birthday. We shall arrive at airport on 26.2.09 at ...
A: Karen, Apologies for the late answer to your question. Given that Ireland has so much to do and ...
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| Trip to Dublin | 1/5/2009 |
Q: i am 25 and will be traveling to Dublin the week of St. Patty's day and I would like to know where ...
A: Did you get to Dublin in the end? David
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| Ireland weather in early March | 1/4/2009 |
Q: we will be traveling to Ireland the first week in March. What type of weather can we expect? Will ...
A: The weather in Ireland is typically quite mild due to the Gulf Stream, few extremes ever experienced ...
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| Trip to Dublin | 1/4/2009 |
Q: i am 25 and will be traveling to Dublin the week of St. Patty's day and I would like to know where ...
A: glad to know you learnt lots from my answer. The Morgan is slap bang in Temple Bar, which on St. ...
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| Trip to Dublin | 1/1/2009 |
Q: i am 25 and will be traveling to Dublin the week of St. Patty's day and I would like to know where ...
A: I can't really answer your question as to what is the "best" hotel to stay in as I don't know what ...
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| Visiting Ireland in March 2009 | 12/30/2008 |
Q: My best friend and I will be traveling to Ireland on the 24th of March. We will have 7 full days in ...
A: Lisa, briefly I'd suggest the following. Cliffs of Moher are about 4 hours from Dublin and are in ...
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| wisdom of traveling to Ireland in this economy | 12/28/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have put off a trip to Ireland from the U.S. for two years because of illness and ...
A: Without being cruel or mean but if you can't afford the holiday it may be case that economics makes ...
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| smoking | 12/16/2008 |
Q: i thought you could smoke in Ireland at 16 but couldn't buy them till you where 18??
A: Fiona, Legally in Ireland, one must be 18 to purchase tobacco. There isn't any actual law that I ...
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| travel | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I have not used my passport in 20 years do I have to renew it? What is the cost to stay there for ...
A: Al, In relation to question one, you will need to refer to the issuing country of the passport any ...
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| 10 Day Trip | 9/4/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are both of Irish heritage. He from the Brown side of things, myself from the ...
A: In relation to your questions 1) I can't answer this to any degree as I don't know what level of ...
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| dark irish | 8/26/2008 |
Q: Someone mentioned the term "dark irish" to me the other day. Can you please tell me more about ...
A: Dark Irish may be one of two distinct explanations. 1) In the Georgian times; groups of men formed ...
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| gay in Ireland question | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I'm an 18 year old high school student in Canada. I was planning on moving to Ireland (Dublin) ...
A: I hope you are keeping well. In relation to your question, Ireland isn't a bad country to be "out" ...
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| Driving tour of Ireland | 8/18/2008 |
Q: My in-laws are coming with friends(total 6 pax) in Sept and will hire a car in Dublin. They have 8 ...
A: Mark, assuming you are picking up a car in Dublin, I'd suggest the following plan at about one ...
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| Rugby tour | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I am forwards captain for my rugby team, Haslemere, in England and i am looking for a good spot to ...
A: Chris, For a decent choice of teams and weekend, I'd reckon for you to stick to Dublin, Cork, ...
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| Holiday in Ireland | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I would love to come to Ireland and experience a slower, more friendly 50's , 60's pace of ...
A: I can't really answer you in depth here as you don't really ask anything in particular save for ...
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| driving in to irland | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I am a British citizen from England. I have just bought a car(3 years old) and I need to know if I ...
A: Tom, I wouldn't be sure if an insurance company would cover you on that basis though I will check ...
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| driving in to irland | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I am a British citizen from England. I have just bought a car(3 years old) and I need to know if I ...
A: I assume that you wish to leave the car registered in the UK; if this is so, there will be no taxes ...
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| travel times and good spots | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I will be with my family from July 13 to 14 in Dublin, and from the 14th to the 18th in Ennis ...
A: To answer part one, the best way for you to suss out what part of Dublin you may want to see would ...
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| Help with place to live | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I am a Canadian recent grad that just accepted a job in the Park West Enterprise Center in D12. I am ...
A: Apologies for the delay in the reply; I was tied up with work and it slipped my mind (blush). The ...
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| Itinerary Conundrum | 5/6/2008 |
Q: 1) Dublin: Book of Kells/Kilmainham Gaol/Pub Crawl Tour 2) Giant's Causeway 3) Muckross 4) We ...
A: Flying out of Shannon is a very good option, yes. I would suggest you base in Dublin for the first ...
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| Itinerary Conundrum | 5/6/2008 |
Q: 1) Dublin: Book of Kells/Kilmainham Gaol/Pub Crawl Tour 2) Giant's Causeway 3) Muckross 4) We ...
A: First thing off, that is plenty of time to take in all that you have listed; a whole week taking ...
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| Transportation in Ireland | 4/29/2008 |
Q: My wife and I will be at arriving at the Dublin Aiport 5PM, and want to go to Belfast (downtown) ...
A: apologies for the delay here. There is good bus services to and from Dublin Airport and Belfast so ...
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| Dublin | 4/29/2008 |
Q: Iplan to be in Dublin for 2 nights at the end of June. I will be traveling with my daughter and 2 ...
A: In two days and with kids in tow, I'd suggest the following few gems aside from the usual stops on ...
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| weather/best tours | 4/21/2008 |
Q: what is the weather like in mid September or early oct? any authentic tours you can reccommend. ...
A: Mid September to early October, the weather isn't too bad at all. You can expect some sunshine and ...
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| Driving with a Rowdy Crew for 8 nights | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I am taking an 8 night road trip with my boyfriend and his best friend. We are all mid-twenties and ...
A: Kate, I'd keep mainly closer to the coastal areas as the midlands is not as versed in sights due to ...
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| Beano | 3/6/2008 |
Q: Aromatherapy is big in Europe. Unfortunately, Guinness causes me to become Aroma-Punishment. There ...
A: Matty, I have never heard of "Beano"; in this part of the world, Beano is a kids comic! I took the ...
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| Telling time | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I was telling friends about the wonderful time I had in Ireland (July 2004) during my visit I spent ...
A: As you state, we Irish can and do say "Half three" or "Half past Three", or occasionally "Half past ...
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| weather | 2/5/2008 |
Q: what is the weather like in the month of October? Thank you.
A: As Ireland is slap ban in the path of the gulf stream, the climate of Ireland is mild and placid for ...
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