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Title: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: Paulie_D on June 09, 2010, 15:45:46 PM
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN] - Draft Revised
Post by: Paulie_D on June 09, 2010, 16:55:31 PM
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: MintTrav on June 09, 2010, 21:16:53 PM
Please let us know before you refer to Britain as the mainland while you"re there, cos I don"t want to miss the fun.
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: cashman on June 09, 2010, 23:38:48 PM
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: Paulie_D on June 10, 2010, 06:05:07 AM

Please let us know before you refer to Britain as the mainland while you"re there, cos I don"t want to miss the fun.


Ahhh...you missed a bit.... I said UK mainland. I don"t know hotel prices in N.Ireland, Channels Islands or the Orkneys but I"m pretty good on prices anywhere I can drive to on this sceptered isle TYVM.

...and of course, I"m aware that the R.o.I, is not part of the UK.
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: cashman on June 11, 2010, 00:41:23 AM
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: TheSnapper on June 11, 2010, 02:04:03 AM
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: nyerun on June 11, 2010, 02:28:32 AM
last year me and jase stayed at Park West days inn, that was aklso a few minutes out of town but right near bus and train stops, and the hotel ran a shuttle bus into the city in the daytime

was pretty good!
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: JamieCarra on June 14, 2010, 00:16:08 AM

I"d recommend the Burlington personally, only about a 5 - 10 minute walk from the fitz and is generally fairly reasonably priced.
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: cashman on July 08, 2010, 00:30:37 AM
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: MAIR on July 13, 2010, 09:13:31 AM
Just booked my flight via Ryanair,  Edin - Dublin £12 return woop woop

Also booked the Latchford, cheers for all the info Paulie
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: Chipaccrual on July 13, 2010, 10:48:48 AM
Unfortunately, we will not be going back to The Fitz this year, due to the venue having logistical issues.

A venue will be announced very shortly, but we are confident it will remain in Dublin.
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: Paulie_D on July 13, 2010, 11:28:39 AM


Unfortunately, we will not be going back to The Fitz this year, due to the venue having logistical issues.



Noooo...we LOVE the Fitz....lucky my hotel booking is cancellable.

As soon as the new venue is known, I"ll get on the hotel search doings.
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: duke3016 on July 13, 2010, 12:20:13 PM

Unfortunately, we will not be going back to The Fitz this year, due to the venue having logistical issues.

A venue will be announced very shortly, but we are confident it will remain in Dublin.


Just make sure it has a bar  ;D
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: PHIL_TC on July 13, 2010, 13:05:15 PM

Just booked my flight via Ryanair,  Edin - Dublin £12 return woop woop

Also booked the Latchford, cheers for all the info Paulie


£12 return (+£10 "admin" fee) from Newcastle. Bargain. Sorted.

Will hang fire on the hotel.. but +1 on the new location having a bar  ;D
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: Paulie_D on July 13, 2010, 15:12:54 PM


Unfortunately, we will not be going back to The Fitz this year, due to the venue having logistical issues.

A venue will be announced very shortly, but we are confident it will remain in Dublin.


Just make sure it has a bar  ;D


I seem to recall that casinos aren"t legally allowed to have bars in Ireland...or am I misinformed?
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: PHIL_TC on July 13, 2010, 15:26:07 PM



Unfortunately, we will not be going back to The Fitz this year, due to the venue having logistical issues.

A venue will be announced very shortly, but we are confident it will remain in Dublin.


Just make sure it has a bar  ;D


I seem to recall that casinos aren"t legally allowed to have bars in Ireland...or am I misinformed?


Looks like you could be right Paulie.. http://www.worldgamblingreview.com/gambling/ireland/

"Irish Gambling Laws
Casino gambling in The Republic of Ireland falls under the 1956 Gaming and Lotteries Act. This law makes casino gambling illegal, except for private clubs. This loophole has allowed casinos to operate within the country, but it has also served to keep away the major companies and their mammoth gambling establishments.

Gambling winnings are tax-free in the Republic of Ireland.

To become a member of a "player club," an applicant must provide both age and residence. The methods for membership approval are regulated by the Gaming and Leisure Association of Ireland (GALA). It should also be noted that player clubs do not serve alcohol to their customers.

You must be at least 21 to become a member of a player club in The Republic of Ireland."

Bad times  :"(
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: MAIR on July 13, 2010, 16:05:14 PM

Unfortunately, we will not be going back to The Fitz this year, due to the venue having logistical issues.

A venue will be announced very shortly, but we are confident it will remain in Dublin.


Ah just confuse me after me booking everything this morning lol




Unfortunately, we will not be going back to The Fitz this year, due to the venue having logistical issues.



Noooo...we LOVE the Fitz....lucky my hotel booking is cancellable.

As soon as the new venue is known, I"ll get on the hotel search doings.


Im same Paulie, can cancel hotel phew! but would be good to get an announcement very soon to enable cheaper rates on hotels nearby.
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: Paulie_D on July 22, 2010, 12:16:39 PM
FYI...

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Free Wi-Fi for all Members in the Fitz
The Fitz is now a Wi-Fi hotspot. There is free wireless Internet access available for all members: log-in details are available at the Reception Desk.
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: duke3016 on July 24, 2010, 10:06:01 AM
OK booked a triple room in the Leeson Inn (not Leeson hotel) and funnily enough it"s two doors up from the scene of Dawn"s "meeting" with Miss Mauritious
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: Laxie on July 24, 2010, 11:48:32 AM

OK booked a triple room in the Leeson Inn (not Leeson hotel) and funnily enough it"s two doors up from the scene of Dawn"s "meeting" with Miss Mauritious


Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii - she was lovely, so she was.  Poor girl worked off her feet imo.
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: Paulie_D on July 24, 2010, 11:50:55 AM
Are we there yet?....Huh? Huh?...Are we?
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: PHIL_TC on July 24, 2010, 12:28:58 PM
Im in :)

Leeson Bridge Guesthouse, Leeson Street
Sat and Sunday night.
Happy days
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: duke3016 on July 24, 2010, 12:43:01 PM

Im in :)

Leeson Bridge Guesthouse, Leeson Street
Sat and Sunday night.
Happy days


Good choice, Leeson Street has quite a few educational establishments..
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: Laxie on July 24, 2010, 12:46:28 PM


Im in :)

Leeson Bridge Guesthouse, Leeson Street
Sat and Sunday night.
Happy days


Good choice, Leeson Street has quite a few educational establishments..


Have to be willing to release grip on the bar to be educated though.   ;)  Wee man along this trip?  lol
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: duke3016 on July 24, 2010, 12:56:50 PM



Im in :)

Leeson Bridge Guesthouse, Leeson Street
Sat and Sunday night.
Happy days


Good choice, Leeson Street has quite a few educational establishments..


Have to be willing to release grip on the bar to be educated though.   ;)  Wee man along this trip?  lol


Oh yes - his education is however on going
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: Paulie_D on July 24, 2010, 13:02:32 PM


Good choice, Leeson Street has quite a few educational establishments..



As always...I"m more than willing to be mis-educated by Ger.

Arriving Friday evening...in the Fitz for 7.30ish I"d guess...after that, feck it..I"m game.
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: frankieb on July 26, 2010, 18:01:45 PM
Just got a very reasonable hotel in Dublin City Centre for a mate.25/26 Sept single room for 79euro for two nights,15 minute walk to the Fitzwilliam club. Book on centralr.com good web site for Dublin hotels.
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: Curlarge on July 27, 2010, 04:10:10 AM
I"ve booked O"Donahues guesthouse/Irish Pub which is a couple of hundred yards from the Fitz. Website is on Google.
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: Paulie_D on July 28, 2010, 12:26:13 PM
If you haven"t booked travel yet..Aer Lingus are currently doing a "pay taxes only" deal.

Book by 30/7. Valid for travel until December.

Worth checking out.
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: Gazza on July 30, 2010, 17:34:17 PM

If you haven"t booked travel yet..Aer Lingus are currently doing a "pay taxes only" deal.

Book by 30/7. Valid for travel until December.

Worth checking out.


Thanks for that, booked a Saturday morning flight from Cardiff to Dublin for £65 pp round trip incl. taxes. See you there!
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: duke3016 on August 10, 2010, 19:29:45 PM
OK booked as a foot passenger on the 12:00 Irish Ferries "Swift" on Friday 24th - I will be the quiet one at the bar
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: Paulie_D on August 10, 2010, 19:56:55 PM
I"m using my tip and train/ferrying it for £65 London - Dublin Ferryport.

ETA Dublin 17.10. Should be in the Fitz for 6pm...or wherever Ger is holding court.

Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: duke3016 on August 10, 2010, 20:04:04 PM

I"m using my tip and train/ferrying it for £65 London - Dublin Ferryport.

ETA Dublin 17.10. Should be in the Fitz for 6pm...or wherever Ger is holding court.




Pub on the corner of lower baggot street and lower fitzwilliam street diagonally across from the casino
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: Paulie_D on August 10, 2010, 20:10:46 PM


Pub on the corner of lower baggot street and lower fitzwilliam street diagonally across from the casino



So...next door to my hotel then.....Sweeeeeetah!
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: AAroddersAA on August 11, 2010, 22:52:30 PM



Pub on the corner of lower baggot street and lower fitzwilliam street diagonally across from the casino



So...next door to my hotel then.....Sweeeeeetah!


Just tried to book the same hotel it comes back as fully booked but I have sent them a messgae anyway seeing if I can pick up a cancellation or something. If not I will probably book the Leeson Inn as that sounds OK.

Will probably fly over on the Friday as don"t really like rushing on Saturdays to get to a poker tournament. I have no idea where anything in Dublin is but am sure I will work it out as I go along.
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: cashman on August 12, 2010, 00:02:28 AM
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: revelation07 on August 28, 2010, 09:27:05 AM
when will the new place be conferimed?
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: duke3016 on August 28, 2010, 09:38:05 AM

when will the new place be conferimed?


??? It"s at the Fitz   ???
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [IRELAND - DUBLIN]
Post by: Paulie_D on September 03, 2010, 16:24:49 PM
We recommend that all players travelling to Dublin bring a passport with them. Irish and British citizens do not strictly require a passport to travel between the two countries - some form of identification is however required.

You will also need Photo ID to register at the Fitz.