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Bunratty Castle & Folk Park - Shannon
Bunratty Village,County Clare, Shannon
21-02-2010
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park mérite bien d'y passer la journée. Le parc contient un grand nombre de bâtiments traditionnels irlandais. L'attraction principale est les différents types de cottages que l'on pouvait encore trouver en Irlande jusqu'à très récemment (il n'y en a plus beaucoup maintenant). Cela rappellera sûrement de bons souvenirs aux visiteurs irlandais qui ont connu cette époque. J'ai invité ma tante et mon oncle qui venaient du Royaume-Uni pour une visite et mon oncle a pris plaisir à examiner les machines agricoles. Le château est aussi très intéressant, et vous devriez monter au sommet pour avoir un superbe panorama sur la rivière Shannon et County Clare. C'est un endroit parfait pour vos enfants. Je vous conseillerais d'y aller assez tôt pour profiter de votre visite, car vous pouvez facilement y passer une demi-journée si vous aimez l'histoire.
Ferryman Inn - Dublin
35 Sir John Rogerson Quay, Dublin
17-02-2010
Andiamo spesso al Ferryman dopo una camminata sulla banchina sud durante l'estate o se ci capitiamo davanti. E' un pub adorabile per bersi una pinta o due durante il pomeriggio. Puoi quasi sentire l'odore del fiume Liffey e se i muri potessero parlare sono sicuro che ci racconterebbero qualche storia sul fiume!
Ferryman Inn - Dublin
35 Sir John Rogerson Quay, Dublin
16-02-2010
On va souvent au Ferryman apres une promenade dans le South Quays pendant l'ete, ou si on est tout pres. C'est un chouette pub ou aller pour juste un ou deux verress pendant l'apres-modi. On arrive presqu'a sentir la riviere Liffey ici, et si les murs savaient parler, je suis sur qu'on entendrai quelques contes des rivieres aussi!
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park - Shannon
Bunratty Village,County Clare, Shannon
14-02-2010
Bien vale la pena pasar un día en el Bunratty Castle and folk park. El Folk Park tiene una gran colección de edificios irlandeses. La gran atracción son los diferentes estilos de cabañas que ha habido en Irlanda hasta hace poco. Quedan muy pocas. Seguro que a la gente mayor irlandesa les traerá recuerdos de tiempos pasados. Yo llevé a mis tíos que venían de visita del Reino Unido y a mi tío le gustó ver la maquinaria de la granja. El castillo es también un sitio estupendo para ver y hay que subir a la parte de arriba por sus vistas del Shannon y County Clare. Un sitio excelente para llevar a los niños a pasar el día. Yo recomendaría ir pronto para aprovechar bien la visita, ya que es fácil pasar la mitad del día allí si te interesa la historia.
Ferryman Inn - Dublin
35 Sir John Rogerson Quay, Dublin
30-01-2010
Vamos a menudo al Ferryman después de un paseo por los South Quays durante el verano o si da la casualidad que pasamos por ahí. Es un pub encantador para tomarse una pinta o dos durante la tarde. Casise puede oler el río Liffey en este sitio, y si las paredes pudieran hablar ¡seguro que podríamos escuchar unas cuantas historias sobre el río!
Des Kelly Interiors - Dublin
Longmile Rd,, Walkinstown, D12 Dublin
26-12-2009
Recently ordered a new leather couch here.
Staff excellent and pleasant to deal with.
The couch we spotted was in a different colour but they rang all their branches for us, to see if the one we wanted was available.
As it wasn't in stock they ordered it straight away from the supplier and it arrived in due course.
they don't stock luxury items however Des kelly's is a great place to shop for furniture on a budget. Some great bargains to be had from time to time.
they also stock carpets and wooden floors.
TK Maxx - Dublin
St Stephens Green, Dublin
26-12-2009
Not my favourite branch of T.K Max.
As others have said it is very tight for space and it's best to visit when it opens in the morning.
I have also found that I don't find the "special objects" that I used to come across 9/10 years ago. However it pays to persevere and i very much doubt you will end up leaving this shop without something "in the bag" :-)
If you are a big T.K Max fan you should most certainly get out to Blanchardstown and visit their bigger and brighter branch there!
Next - Dublin
Unit 1/4, Liffey Valley S.C, Dublin
26-12-2009
My husband had a dreadful experience some time ago whilst browsing for a coat in this store!
As he browsed in the mens clothes section, he was approached by a non-national security guard who had the audacity to ask him "what was he looking for in the store" and then proceeded to follow him around the store!!!!!
My husband who had gone to the Liffey Valley to look for a coat was so shocked and upset that he then walked out of the store and didnt bother doing any more shopping in Liffey Valley but got in his car and drove home.
I pleaded with him to take this up with a manager but he declined to do so as he does not like confrontation.
My message is to any manager who may be reading this is to bloody train your security guards properly. We will never shop in this store again but will spend our money in a store that appreciates and does not hassle innocent and upstanding and loyal customers!!!
Yankee's - Galway
26 Lwr Abbeygate St, Galway
26-10-2009
(updated on 28-10-2009)
After a visit to the U.S in the early 90's I was introduced to the beautiful fragrances of Yankee Candles.It was impossible to find them in Ireland back then but how things have changed in recent years and I no longer have to pack my case with the jars when I visit the U.S.
I recently had the chance to visit Yankee's on Lower Abbey gate St in Galway. It's a pretty decent sized store packed with all your favourite Yankee candles along with a pretty good selection of shades and other Yankee accessories. I managed to pick myself up a new edition Christmas Shade for €14 instead of the top price of €21, which I think is a little expensive anyhow.
It's well worth checking out if you are stuck for a gift for that special someone or like me you are just a huge Yankee Candle fan!
Ikea - Dublin
St Margaret's Rd, Dublin 11 Dublin
09-09-2009
Finally I got to savour the delights of the newly opened Ikea in Dublin.
It is located in the suburb of Ballymun and easily assessible from the M50 or by Dublin Bus.
I actually traveled out there by bus.
the bus number is the 13/13a which are very regular and can be picked up on O’Connell St near the Dublin Bus Offices (Parnell St end).
The bus route terminates at Ikea.
Well what can I say about Ikea,brilliantly laid out,stunning showrooms.The store is bright and spacious and very family friendly.
Plenty of carparking and it was buzzing even after only a few weeks of been opened.
Such a shame that Athlone missed out on having this store located there. I can’t believe the local business community kicked up about it!!!!