WhiteWalker Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Hi Ireland Garrison! My wife and I are both 501st and RL members in Tampa Bay Squad in the Florida Garrison, and we'll be visiting Ireland later this month along with our daughter (also Galactic Academy!). We'll be in Dublin 29-31 May and then Galway 31 May - 3 June, before we head on to London for 5 days. We'd love to meet up with some local members while there, maybe have a pint and trade some swag? Thanks! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipperaryred Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Welcome to the forum, and we look forward to welcoming you here! We've got a good few members in and around Dublin, and there's a good chance I could call into Galway myself while you're there. Keep us informed of your plans and I'm sure we can figure something out! 2 Quote Daniel TX/TI-86327 Tipperary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWalker Posted May 15 Author Share Posted May 15 We'll be arriving in Dublin around 5pm on May 29, but that's definitely the jet-lag evening after the flight! Doing the tourist things in Dublin on May 30, then after lunch on May 31 driving to Galway. Spending 3 nights in an AirBNB on that side of the country before returning to Dublin on June 3 to fly to London. Very important Dublin tourist question, if I only have time to visit one, Guinness or Jameson?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipperaryred Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Ah, tricky question... I've been to the Jameson distillery in Midleton in Cork and it was a fantastic tour, but I've never done their Dublin tour. Guinness Storehouse has some interesting stuff and is worth it just for the views of the city from the bar up top. Some of our other troopers might have experience of Jameson in Dublin and offer a fairer comparison! 1 Quote Daniel TX/TI-86327 Tipperary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropkick Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 I've only been to the Guinness Storehouse & yes, the views of Dublin from the gravity bar are spectacular. Do you know where in Dublin you are staying before heading off to Galway? I can see if we can arrange to meet on the evening of the 30th. 1 Quote TK/TX/DZ/SL/DS 18170 - Shane Murphy [Dropkick]501st profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWalker Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 3 hours ago, Dropkick said: I've only been to the Guinness Storehouse & yes, the views of Dublin from the gravity bar are spectacular. Do you know where in Dublin you are staying before heading off to Galway? I can see if we can arrange to meet on the evening of the 30th. Sounds like Guinness Storehouse is the winning choice then! We are staying at the Belvedere Hotel Parnell Square, which seems to be pretty close to the city center and walkable to a lot of things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeyMachine Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Everywhere in Dublin city is walkable . It's a tiny town compared to most American or European cities. Jameson brewery is short and sweet compared to Guinness, which as the guys said also gives you the view to check out. They're pretty much stones throw away from each other (5-10) min walk so squeezing both in wouldn't be a wild task. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWalker Posted May 22 Author Share Posted May 22 We've got a plan now for our Dublin day. We're visiting the library at Trinity College the morning of 30 May, then having lunch and walking around afterwards seeing the sites. I'll be visiting Guinness later in the afternoon before dinner time while my wife and daughter visit shops. Hopefully can connect with folks that evening if anyone is available! Our only thing for sure right now while we're over in Galway the 2nd half of the week is a drive out to the Cliffs of Moher either Thursday or Friday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipperaryred Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Hi guys, I could have a drive up to Galway Friday afternoon if it suited you to have a meet up then? Quote Daniel TX/TI-86327 Tipperary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWalker Posted May 28 Author Share Posted May 28 4 hours ago, tipperaryred said: Hi guys, I could have a drive up to Galway Friday afternoon if it suited you to have a meet up then? Hi Daniel! That would most likely work for us, we're just planning to do some sightseeing around Galway on Friday so pretty flexible. Are you on FB or Messenger, could connect that way later in the week if that works? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWalker Posted May 28 Author Share Posted May 28 We're flying out tonight, will be in Dublin tomorrow. If anyone is still interested in meeting up Tuesday night in Dublin, let me know. You can also reach me on FB and Messenger. Here's my FB profile - https://www.facebook.com/mkjava Hope to meet some of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWalker Posted June 11 Author Share Posted June 11 We're back home after a great trip to Ireland and London. Daniel, it was a great pleasure to meet you and your wife, do a little trading, and get a quick glimpse of Athlone! One of the best things about belonging to the Legion is that you suddenly have friends all over the world. I'm sorry that I didn't get to meet more of you, but don't hesitate to reach out to me if you plan to visit Florida! Cheers everyone! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipperaryred Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 It was an absolute pleasure. Delighted that you enjoyed your trip, and hoping to see you all again in the near future! 1 Quote Daniel TX/TI-86327 Tipperary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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