You are here:
- Home
- Cultures
- Irish Culture
- Ireland
Ireland/Questions Answered by Expert David Walsh
| Subject | Date Asked |
| temporary or burner mobile phones | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: I'll be staying a week in Ireland next September and would like to rent a mobile phone to confirm ... A: I don't know what country you are coming from but once your phone is tri or quad band compatible ... | |
| Intercultural Training | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: I need to find an intercultural trainer who would give a one day training to a tranferee, his wife, ... A: I have just seen your e mail and had better reply quickly when it's a hot topic. I presure that ... | |
| Driving times between Cashel - Kinsale or Killarney and Newmarket on Fergus | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: We flying to Dublin from the USA and have two nights to spend before going to Newmarket on Fergus ... A: apologies for the late reply; work has kept me busy as of late. Honest answers will be a little ... | |
| ireland | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: G'day from Australia I am looking at leaving edinburgh on @ 11th sept and then have to be at ... A: If you are driving, you will have a long drive from Edinburgh via car ferry ports in Scotland to ... | |
| which way should I go. | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: I am arriving at Shannon on August 30th and flying out of Dublin on the 15 of Sept. I have the last ... A: As a broad tip, I would not return south to Kerry again if only to cut down on driving, fuel and ... | |
| Ireland driving times | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: Do you think i could arrive at Dublin Airport at 10am, rent a car and drive to Westport (Mayo Co.) ... A: At 6PM in September there will be loads of daylight, even in a wet day so you will be fine. In any ... | |
| Car rental in Ireland | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I am writing again about my upcoming trip to Ireland. There is an opportunity for my uncle, who ... A: Rather than send you to any specific firm you may be best to Google it and select a firm yourself; ... | |
| day trips | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: I am planning my second trip to Ireland for this July 2011 with my husband (this will be his first ... A: many thanks for your questions. If its the Annacarty in Tipperary that you have booked into, you ... | |
| Spring trip to Ireland, request for info | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: I am writing to ask if you have any knowledge of bus trips from Galway to Belfast that do not go ... A: I'm not sure of exactly what you are asking but I'll give you two answers; I don't know of any ... | |
| trip to Ireland | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: Four of us are going to travel to Ireland in May of 2012 for about 7-8 days. We are thinking of ... A: Apologies for the lateness of the reply; I have been rather busy in the real world so time was quite ... | |
| private tour | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: David We are finishing our tour at Ashford castle on the 20th of May. We would like to see Blarney ... A: Given the distances from Ashford Castle to Blarney (about 3 hours 30 minutes) and then towards ... | |
| Driving in Dublin | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: My family and I booked a package for this coming May that includes flights into and out of Dublin. ... A: I had not allowed for the early arrival flights from the US so it goes without saying that you will ... | |
| Driving in Dublin | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: My family and I booked a package for this coming May that includes flights into and out of Dublin. ... A: Apologies for the lateness of my reply; I was snowed under with work and only catching up on myself ... | |
| Living | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: I love Ireland the people are nice. However are the people nice to Immigrants. I was wondering how ... A: the news isn't great for you. Any non EU or EEA national requires a work permit to work in Ireland. ... | |
| Ireland in January | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I are planning on making a trip to Dublin, Ireland this January, but I've been ... A: ! In short, it doesn't rain as much in Ireland as the legends make out but as January is in winter ... | |
| Griffiths Valuation | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: Where exactly would one find this information? Does this have a listing of all occupants of the ... A: AFAIK, Griffiths only lists the owner or lessee so it will not be much help for you. The only ... | |
| Weather--- Co. Kerry | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: What temperature range for the third week of November? How much rainfall? A: Without the aid of a time machine we can't be even halfway exact but as it's an Atlantic coastal ... | |
| wheather and fashion | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm from South East Asia and planning to go on a 1 week trip in early Nov to Dublin. my country is ... A: There won't be any problem wearing a winter coat in Ireland at all; in fact most local's will be ... | |
| Finding a driver | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: It's a long sad story, but the basics are I booked a vacation package for my adult son and I for ... A: I see where you are coming from now. I'm a bit perplexed that you can't get a refund for the car ... | |
| Time difference | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I just received confirmation of my itinerary. And I am confused. It shows my flight to Shannon ... A: Question two, Charley. Ireland is 5 hours ahead of the east coast US so you will lose some of a ... | |
| Ireland B&B's | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: Michelle, We've purchased a Fly/Drive(via Dublin) 11/20-11/29 w B&B Vouchers. Any advice on B&B's ... A: You need to be somewhat more specific as to where you are going and would like to stay before we can ... | |
| 74 year old mom | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: I would like to take my 74 year old mother, who is in "fair" health to Ireland for about 5 days ... A: There isn't any reason why not to fly to Cork at all though there is less to do there than in Dublin ... | |
| Wedding | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: My husband is born and bred from Cloghan, Ireland Co. Offaly and I am Canadian. I have been divorced ... A: As I understand it, it's not permitted for a divorcee to marry in a church due to religious laws and ... | |
| Traveling to Shannon in February 2011 | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: Looking for ideas on places to visit when we visit in February 2011- 5th thru the 12th. We like to ... A: before I answer your question better can you let me know the following... A) Where you are staying ... | |
| Dingle, Ireland | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I are planning a trip to Ireland. We want to take our adult children, one ... A: Dingle is not an easy place to reach via public transport given it's rural location; even if there ... | |
| B&B vouchers? | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: We are heading back to Ireland on 10/21/10 for 10 days. We used vouchers last year as part of a ... A: I've never heard of B+B vouchers before so I can't say if they are a better deal or not for you. ... | |
| southern ireland 7 night itinerary need fine tune | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: This is our first visit to Ireland and we are most interested in nature, archeological sites, and a ... A: I know it's short notice till you arrive here but your plan is fine and easy bent if you need to! ... | |
| Itinerary thoughts | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: Here is my current itinerary: I am traveling solo, and am hiring a car. I am flying into Shannon ... A: Been looking at your travel plans the last few days and trying to chase up some info for you. To ... | |
| Hours of daylight - Dublin | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: My son and I will be arriving in Dublin on Sept 1st, spending time there and traveling by car to the ... A: glad to hear you are visiting Ireland! The hours of daylight will be reasonably bright this time of ... | |
| Ireland | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: When is the best month to visit Ireland? A: Depending on what you are looking for, Ireland has it's good elements the whole year around. ... | |
| day trip from Dublin | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: Dublin, Amsterdam, and Barcelona. We arrive in Dublin in the morning of October 27th. I'd like to ... A: The short answer to your question is yes and no. Yes there is one option or you could drive and ... | |
| Ireland in November | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: My friend and I are traveling to Ireland in during mid-November and we want to know what it's like. ... A: Weather in November is damp and cool and dark evenings! We won't get snow or howling winds so it ... | |
| Driving around Ireland | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: My mother and i are planning a trip to Ireland next year. My mother has done a trip to Ireland ... A: I can't really give you a detailed answer as you have not really given me any details of anything ... | |
| March in Ireland | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: Looking at being in Ireland for St. Patrick's Day (seems our plans are constantly changing)...just ... A: Weather in Ireland is generally quite mild, we don't get much extremes in the weather. Spring can ... | |
| Moving to Ireland | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I want to move to Dublin in the next year. We are both 25 years old. I have an Irish ... A: As it stands, Immigration Laws in Ireland are more rigorously applied than in previous years. Much ... | |
| chewing tobacco | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I'm a writer and have this question. Is it against the law to chew tobacco in NORTHERN Ireland? ... A: I can't speak for the UK but I gather that you can still buy it in the UK (Which includes Northern ... | |
| atm's | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: Is there a tax and/or fees charged by the banks' in ATM transaction to visitors to Ireland. If so, ... A: Provided you use an ATM provided by a bank (Which thankfully is virtually all of them here), the ... | |
| transportation | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: Currently I am in Cahersiveen and I am wanting to get out and explore. What are some of the best ... A: One place I'd suggest you have a look at the Heritage Centre; it's located in the Old Barrack ... | |
| Working and Living in Ireland | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I'm an American and would like to find out how difficult it will be to work in Ireland (Dublin) for ... A: Doreen, You will find it very hard to almost impossible to find work without a work permit; there ... | |
| summer | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: There is a particularly special boy I'd like to get over to Dublin and see this summer and I was ... A: First off, unless you have a working permit/visa of some shape or an Irish Passport (Contact the ... | |
| Weather | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: When are the best months to visit Ireland? I've been told that there is less rain in the months of ... A: I'm chuffed to think you are visiting Ireland soon. In spite of the old stories, rain in Ireland ... | |
| Working and living in Ireland | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: My name is Tomy, I'm 22 years old and I'm planning to go to Ireland for a year soon. I have an ... A: As you may know, you cannot work in Ireland under an Argentine Passport unless you hold a work ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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!! ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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" ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
David Walsh
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I am one of two Ireland Expert's on this site resident in the country and and a citizen of Ireland. I have travelled all over Ireland and I have been in every county at least once and have seen a lot of what happens in this country. A lifelong resident of Dublin, I know the city very very well and have seen all sorts of interesting nuggets and corners; wee shops in funny places and pubs that have the best beer and food. I also write table and pub quizzes so I know a little bit about everything, so to speak, including some of the quirky stuff! If it's about Dublin, I'll be hard pressed not to know something about it; the pubs, sights, history, stories and more so try your luck on me!
Experience
I have been working as a taxi driver for several years so I know every nook and cranny of Dublin. As somebody who studied media, I am also interested in transport and current affairs and am passionate about Ireland, Irish affairs and Irish life. I've traveled the country over the years and have seen many of Ireland wonderful sites and sights, some well known; others less so!
I've also done some tour guide work taking people around the country so I'm well travelled and well sussed as to what's where.
Education/Credentials
I have an Irish Leaving Certificate; I also undertook the first year of a H Dip in Radio with Journalism, so it goes without saying that my communication skills are up there.
While I lack latin certs on my wall, life experience has left me with a lot of common sense experience that no institution can teach you.
©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.