HoganStand GAA Football and Hurling

National Forum

Non-Gaa Forum

(Oldest Posts First) - Go To The Latest Post

You need to Login to Post

Replying To TheFlaker: "My point was split into 2 paragraphs. The second mentioned night time on the North of O Connell Bridge being quiet which is a total waste and I stand by that. Temple bar is a nightmare and hardly a great space for tourists in general of all ages, even during the day time." If you read back a page or 2 I think I said just that. I was there a few weeks ago. You do know where Fibbers is? Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 10204 - 01/12/2023 10:19:58 2515149 Link
Replying To Viking66: "If you read back a page or 2 I think I said just that. I was there a few weeks ago. You do know where Fibbers is?" I lived in Dublin for years, and know every inch of it and worked in the city centre. Sure let's name a few other pubs just around O Connell St/ Parnell St. as if that makes a bit of difference to the point I was making. TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts: 7688 - 01/12/2023 10:54:55 2515158 Link
Ive lived in Dublin for over 30 years and i Spent an awful lot of my earlier years socialising in around the city centre area and loved it.O Connell st had a Garda presence altho i did nt drink much in that particular area.I have nt drank in Temple bar for years but I did like it when younger.No interest now as its too pricey and full of young people who cant handle their drink.I have always felt safe in Dublin but im not sure now.I only go drinking in city centre now maybe twice a year when i meet up with old friends but while I ve been fine one pf my friends was mugged last year after we had a might out and another was harassed (altho not hurt).Times have changed but people have changed too.We def need more Garda visibility but I dont think Dublin city centre is as bad as some make out.I will be heading into city centre next week for a few creamy pints and i expect a nice fun night with no problems except a hangover the following day. CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 3547 - 01/12/2023 15:02:36 2515213 Link
Replying To TheFlaker: "I lived in Dublin for years, and know every inch of it and worked in the city centre. Sure let's name a few other pubs just around O Connell St/ Parnell St. as if that makes a bit of difference to the point I was making." The point you were making is the one I made a couple of pages ago. I spent a night North of the river only a few weeks ago and commented how quiet it was. Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 10204 - 01/12/2023 15:10:30 2515219 Link
Replying To Viking66: "You said those places were the quietest on a Saturday night. I'm not sure what your point is. I only said most tourists view the Temple Bar area as the city centre area with the most pubs and restaurants. Because it is." I pity them. Mainly Yanks. Spending a week in Ireland on a group bus tour. Go home to America and tell their friends about the great experience of Ireland they had standing on some cliffs looking at the sea and then listening to diddly aye music played by lads who are wasting their talents keeping tourists happy, drinking left handed €8 Temple Bar pints. Being told that's Irish culture. Some people making a lot of money from them. GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7223 - 01/12/2023 15:17:21 2515221 Link
Replying To Viking66: "The point you were making is the one I made a couple of pages ago. I spent a night North of the river only a few weeks ago and commented how quiet it was." Jesus lad you are not following the thread at all. It shouldn't be quiet. It should be thriving and the centre of activity for tourism. That's what I have been saying and the only response to that so far was to mention Temple Bar. TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts: 7688 - 02/12/2023 14:04:09 2515258 Link
Replying To TheFlaker: "Jesus lad you are not following the thread at all. It shouldn't be quiet. It should be thriving and the centre of activity for tourism. That's what I have been saying and the only response to that so far was to mention Temple Bar." Sorry I don't think you understood what I was saying. I agree with you but for some reason I don't know the emphasis has been put on the Southside of the river. I didn't say it was right, but that's the truth of the matter. Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 10204 - 02/12/2023 17:50:08 2515272 Link