First trip to Dublin; advice please?

Savi424 · 11-10-2007, 10:00 PM

I just booked a trip to Dublin and I want your expert help. Has anyone taken any U2 tours there? Are they good? Is it worth it to stay at the Clarence? I only have 4 days there and I want to see as much as I can of the city. I also want to do everything possible to be in the right place at the right time for a chance to see Bono. I am praying that he will be in town, and that I will get to meet him and thank him.

This is my first time to Ireland- (much to the dismay of my Irish relatives!) What are the U2 things that I should not miss?

Oh- I am leaving in 4 weeks, kind of a last minute decision!

Thank you in advance to any Plebans that can help

zuropa_fit · 11-10-2007, 11:18 PM

There's a guy on @u2.com, goes by daveyg. He does a U2 tour and a few people on that site have taken it and enjoyed it. Look him up.

bazza · 11-11-2007, 02:59 AM

I stayed at the Clarence...was pretty average so wouldnt recommend it. You may have read that they are going to expand the Clarence hotel and expand it etc...as a result of this they have let the existing hotel run down. You can go there for a drink at least. Worth going down windmill lane and down to their recording studios (all within walking distance of each other).

Savi424 · 11-11-2007, 12:55 PM

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Originally posted by zuropa_fit
There's a guy on @u2.com, goes by daveyg. He does a U2 tour and a few people on that site have taken it and enjoyed it. Look him up.

Thank you, I have contacted him and arranged a tour. He seemed quite friendly in his email reply. With such a short time I am considering another U2 tour done by car. Have you heard of this one?

http://unofficalu2tour.com/index.html

Savi424 · 11-11-2007, 01:00 PM

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Originally posted by bazza
I stayed at the Clarence...was pretty average so wouldnt recommend it. You may have read that they are going to expand the Clarence hotel and expand it etc...as a result of this they have let the existing hotel run down. You can go there for a drink at least. Worth going down windmill lane and down to their recording studios (all within walking distance of each other).

It is disappointing to hear it isn't in great shape. The rates are higher than the Westin so I will probably go there instead. If I am paying that much I want a very nice room!

Thank you for the help, it is appreciated. Any wonderful pubs that I shouldn't miss?

Bazza, I just noticed you are in Australia. I spent most of September there and had a wonderful time. Everyone we met was friendly and welcoming. Going back again next year.

joosten · 11-11-2007, 01:29 PM

Your'e going in 4 weeks maybe you can visit hanover quay then,
i heard that they would be back in the studio this november so maybe you get lucky and see them. good luck and have a great stay in Dublin.

Savi424 · 11-11-2007, 08:15 PM

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Originally posted by joosten
Your'e going in 4 weeks maybe you can visit hanover quay then,
i heard that they would be back in the studio this november so maybe you get lucky and see them. good luck and have a great stay in Dublin.

I plan to visit hanover quay, is there any way to find out if they will be in town then? I will only be there from Dec 12-16. How long of a walk is it from Temple Bar? I am counting the minutes until I leave!

PS..Joosten, I have a good friend in Holland, wil be visiting her again for Queens Day. Amsterdam is one of my favorite cities. Took a picture with "Bono" at the wax museum in Dam square.

waynetravis · 11-11-2007, 08:32 PM

Hanover Quay is about a 30min walk from the Temple Bar

Good luck!!

Savi424 · 11-11-2007, 09:49 PM

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Originally posted by waynetravis
Hanover Quay is about a 30min walk from the Temple Bar

Good luck!!

Thank you! I hope I have the same luck that you did! What time should I go?? Can you give me any other tips? Please?

waynetravis · 11-11-2007, 09:58 PM

PM coming your way, shortly

Savi424 · 11-11-2007, 11:07 PM

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Originally posted by waynetravis
PM coming your way, shortly

....anxiously checking messages.........

last unicorn · 11-12-2007, 07:33 AM

Awww, good luck and enjoy your trip! I wanted to go for New Year's Day, but other things occurred and I cannot go ... I'm already traveling too much these days. So I'll go next spring/summer, hoping the guys will still be around recording.

popbcn · 11-12-2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally posted by waynetravis
PM coming your way, shortly

Well Wayne...I'd love to have that info as well as I'll be in Dublin in a very short period of time...I mean...very ,very short so if you could send it to me....I'd be thankfull.

Here you have my data: collector at u2eastlink dot com

Thanks in advance

seajewel · 11-12-2007, 08:03 PM

I loved the Clarence

bazza · 11-13-2007, 04:36 AM

Savi424 - the Temple Bar area if the spot to hang around in after a good day of u2 spotting. Make sure you knock on the door of the studios to see if the band is around or are going to be around. We knocked and a guy opened the door and told us they were in Morocco etc. They will no doubt be give you a hint or two if the band are in town. Make sure you show us your photos either way!

Ps - good to hear you had a great time in Australia - just starting to get warm here again so it's getting even better!

11-10-2007, 10:00 PM	#1
Savi424 The Fly Premium Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 78 Local Time: 03:38 AM	First trip to Dublin; advice please? I just booked a trip to Dublin and I want your expert help. Has anyone taken any U2 tours there? Are they good? Is it worth it to stay at the Clarence? I only have 4 days there and I want to see as much as I can of the city. I also want to do everything possible to be in the right place at the right time for a chance to see Bono. I am praying that he will be in town, and that I will get to meet him and thank him. This is my first time to Ireland- (much to the dismay of my Irish relatives!) What are the U2 things that I should not miss? Oh- I am leaving in 4 weeks, kind of a last minute decision! Thank you in advance to any Plebans that can help

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11-10-2007, 11:18 PM	#2
zuropa_fit Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: on Zooey's U2 Disco Bus Posts: 15,600 Local Time: 04:38 AM	There's a guy on @u2.com, goes by daveyg. He does a U2 tour and a few people on that site have taken it and enjoyed it. Look him up.

11-11-2007, 02:59 AM	#3
bazza War Child Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 770 Local Time: 12:38 PM	I stayed at the Clarence...was pretty average so wouldnt recommend it. You may have read that they are going to expand the Clarence hotel and expand it etc...as a result of this they have let the existing hotel run down. You can go there for a drink at least. Worth going down windmill lane and down to their recording studios (all within walking distance of each other).

11-11-2007, 01:29 PM	#6
joosten The Fly Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: holland Posts: 31 Local Time: 12:38 PM	Your'e going in 4 weeks maybe you can visit hanover quay then, i heard that they would be back in the studio this november so maybe you get lucky and see them. good luck and have a great stay in Dublin.

11-11-2007, 08:32 PM	#8
waynetravis Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brand and Broadway Posts: 34,806 Local Time: 11:38 AM	Hanover Quay is about a 30min walk from the Temple Bar Good luck!!

11-11-2007, 09:58 PM	#10
waynetravis Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brand and Broadway Posts: 34,806 Local Time: 11:38 AM	PM coming your way, shortly

11-12-2007, 07:33 AM	#12
last unicorn ONE love, blood, life Premium Gold Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: in Bono's freckled arms ... Posts: 13,371 Local Time: 12:38 PM	Awww, good luck and enjoy your trip! I wanted to go for New Year's Day, but other things occurred and I cannot go ... I'm already traveling too much these days. So I'll go next spring/summer, hoping the guys will still be around recording.

11-12-2007, 08:03 PM	#14
seajewel War Child Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 667 Local Time: 07:38 AM	I loved the Clarence

11-13-2007, 04:36 AM	#15
bazza War Child Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 770 Local Time: 12:38 PM	Savi424 - the Temple Bar area if the spot to hang around in after a good day of u2 spotting. Make sure you knock on the door of the studios to see if the band is around or are going to be around. We knocked and a guy opened the door and told us they were in Morocco etc. They will no doubt be give you a hint or two if the band are in town. Make sure you show us your photos either way! Ps - good to hear you had a great time in Australia - just starting to get warm here again so it's getting even better!