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  1. abhishekhalder avatar

    Visas for Indian resident in Italy

    by abhishekhalder 14 September 2011

    Hi all I am an Indian national residing in Milan, Italy since the 8th of September 2011. I have a long term Italian (D Type) STUDY visa…

  2. Kaldenky avatar

    RE: Trip to UK, Ireland Transportation & Destination Advice Appreciated

    by Kaldenky 14 September 2011

    I've drafted the below rough itinerary and would really appreciate opinions. Recommendations on places to stay, things to do or not do,…

  3. jakeyrotten avatar

    Dublin-Donegal

    by jakeyrotten 12 September 2011

    Hello I've been panning a suprise trip for my wife and I to Dublin in the next year (2012). I'm planning on us staying in Dublin for the…

  4. mredman avatar

    RE: Europe's Mexico

    by mredman 09 September 2011

    > Well even Ireland being bailed out for 85 Billion Nobody is bailing out Ireland. What's being bailed out are UK/Dutch/German/etc banks…

  5. markfawkner avatar

    RE: Weather At the End of Sept

    by markfawkner 08 September 2011

    Coldish, a bit wet. It is Ireland, be prepared for cold and rain at all times but at that time of the year not snow. Bring a rain coat,…

  6. mysticryane23 avatar

    Weather At the End of Sept

    by mysticryane23 08 September 2011

    Hey Guys, So I'm thinking about taking a last minute trip and I'm between going to either Ireland or Spain. My question for you guys,…

  7. tiemeuptiemedown avatar

    UPDATE: first timers in Ireland. question about storytelling

    by tiemeuptiemedown 05 September 2011

    Hello TT readers! I have an update on my post. (See "first timers in Dublin and Cork" if you like). My 76 year old mother and I are going…

  8. Bisquick avatar

    RE: HELP! WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL TO IRELAND?

    by Bisquick 02 September 2011

    No-one comes to Ireland for the weather!! Just accept a place for what it is and enjoy. Assume it will rain....that's why Ireland is…

  9. markfawkner avatar

    RE: HELP! WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL TO IRELAND?

    by markfawkner 01 September 2011

    In terms of the broader question in the title of your post, I would avoid Nov-Feb, the days are short and getting around may be tricky…

  10. mattlv avatar

    RE: HELP! WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL TO IRELAND?

    by mattlv 01 September 2011

    Ireland is always green and the weather can be rainy and dreadful at any time. March is OK. January and February are drearier.

  11. MeaghanKeating0703 avatar

    HELP! WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL TO IRELAND?

    by MeaghanKeating0703 01 September 2011

    Hello, I was just wondering if anyone knew what the weather is like for March-April, I would like to be in Ireland on St. Patties day,…

  12. fear_rua avatar

    RE: Will UK Immigration give me a hard time?

    by fear_rua 31 August 2011

    UK immigration will be present. Usually few if any passengers are checked in Holyhead, but you might be unlucky. However, going to Ireland…

  13. Smurfy2011 avatar

    Help planning please!

    by Smurfy2011 30 August 2011

    I need some help planning an up coming holiday in Ireland. Heading to Dingle for the half marathon on the 3rd and plan on making a holiday…

  14. GrahamPhelan avatar

    Re: Whistlestop to Ireland

    by GrahamPhelan 28 August 2011

    Oh yes and I agree with yofletch flying to London Luton would be a better idea than flying to Edinburgh :)

  15. sboron avatar

    RE: 10 day tour of Ireland, Clockwise route from Dublin. Suggestions?

    by sboron 27 August 2011

    hi, i did a clockwise tour last week. from dublin to dublin, 10 days, nights spent in cork, killarney 2, kilrush, westport, derry, glenariff…

  16. yofletch avatar

    RE: Exchange $100 bills in Ireland?

    by yofletch 26 August 2011

    it surely is an issue as you've already pointed out so leave your usd's behind and bring your credit card just remember to tell the card…

  17. aimeew avatar

    Exchange $100 bills in Ireland?

    by aimeew 26 August 2011

    Hello, According to the travel.state.gov it is difficult to exchange $100 bills in Ireland. http://dublin.usembassy.gov/service/financi…

  18. battybilly avatar

    RE: Is it worth going to Ireland in December?

    by battybilly 26 August 2011

    You'll more than likely find better whiskey in Ireland than whisky. Incidentally, there's no such thing as Irish whisky. Bushmills - World…

  19. Nat86 avatar

    Re: Itinerary: Ireland, Scotland & England 3 months

    by Nat86 26 August 2011

    Hi guys, Thanks for all your suggestions, I really appreciate it. As far as rational is concerned, there is none, I have simply chosen…

  20. markfawkner avatar

    RE: 10 day tour of Ireland, Clockwise route from Dublin. Suggestions?

    by markfawkner 26 August 2011

    You've described the classic Ireland trip, a few days in Dublin and then the loop to Galway. You are looking at a bit of driving there…

  21. battybilly avatar

    RE: First Trip to Scotland

    by battybilly 25 August 2011

    If you really do want to see Ireland - then check out the budget airlines Ryanair and EasyJet to see what they've got on offer to get…

  22. iviehoff avatar

    RE: Is it worth going to Ireland in December?

    by iviehoff 25 August 2011

    Eric Newby wrote "Around Ireland in Low Gear" about his cycling tour around the country in winter. He could get away with that without…

  23. barney_uk2 avatar

    RE: Itinerary: Ireland, Scotland & England 3 months

    by barney_uk2 25 August 2011

    It's certainly not unfeasible, but as #4 suggests it might be an idea to tell us a bit about the rationale for your choices so that we…

  24. markfawkner avatar

    RE: Is it worth going to Ireland in December?

    by markfawkner 25 August 2011

    The past couple of years have been exceptional, as #1 mentions, but most of the snow has been late December to mid-February (maybe a little…

  25. moroccotraveler avatar

    Re: Ireland (Dublin or Cork) - travelling alone

    by moroccotraveler 24 August 2011

    ....... Dublin is a better place, bigger by far with more venues and sites.

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