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Stupid things to do in the west of Ireland.Country forums / UK & Ireland / Ireland | ||
I'ma be in the west of Ireland. Not looking for tourist things, because I've done that before and they're easy enough to find. Not looking for "local" things because I'm not one, and I don't want to bother them. Looking for silly ridiculous stupid things I can do. If there are any. Will already be in a pub drinking, but if there's a really really good pub, out by say, Clifden, hey, lemme know. | ||
Tombstoning is pretty stupid and hey, the weather will be perfect for a dip. | 1 | |
Go cycling on Inis Mór. Stop for a gawk over the cliffs at Dun Aoenghus. A wee bit touristy, but doing it in the dark after several pints of Guinness would be pretty stupid.... | 2 | |
Both sound like grand suggestions. I'll have to look up exactly what tombstoning is - hope it just means looking at them. and I'll try not to fall off the cliffs. Thanks! | 3 | |
"hope it just means looking at them. and I'll try not to fall off the cliffs." It's jumping off them. | 4 | |
Why don't ya rock climb on the sea cliffs (google images)... Sign up for a training course in dephi adventure centre or similar or try surfing. Best surfing in europe round there. | 5 | |
Surfing and seaweed baths in Sligo. Not particularly stupid things to do but fun! | 6 | |
Go to Clonbur and absail down the Pigeon Hole. It's not that deep, so good for beginners and has steps out of it. Stay above Burkes Pub there, it's €40 a night B&B | 7 | |
Oh yeah, if you're near Westport walk up Croagh Patrick!! Do it hungover on a really hot day, that's what I did | 8 | |
All the most random stupid things involve the locals!! As long as you are up for a bit of craic and don't take yourself too seriously you should get along famously! The best thing about Ireland is the people and the laugh you can have with them! | 9 | |
Do some peat digging... | 10 | |
there is a Father Ted festival somewhere near Galway every year. They do bonkers things at that.... | 11 | |