Ireland

[Supersizethatorder-mutt]

Kinda funny. Back in the day, when fulcher changed our 3rd color from black to blue, everyone screamed "we aren't Auburn". Now we say " we aren't Duke or UNC."

Course, back then, I wondered why folks did not complain about having a ugag color, black, as our trim color.

Well, at least black is actually on a yellow jacket. Blue is only on birds. LOL

 

[etbee]

Got my ticket a month ago. FINALLY made my flight/hotel reservations today through Travelocity. Anyone else staying at the Waldron Hotel Pearce Street? Looks like a very easy walk to the stadium, and got a great flight/hotel combo rate.

We aren't staying at the Maldron Hotel on Pearce Street, but we are close. 5 of us booked a flat for the days around the game and if Google Maps is correct, we are literally right across the street. We'll have to bring a flag or something to hang from our balcony!

 

[Supersizethatorder-mutt]

We aren't staying at the Maldron Hotel on Pearce Street, but we are close. 5 of us booked a flat for the days around the game and if Google Maps is correct, we are literally right across the street. We'll have to bring a flag or something to hang from our balcony!

Sweet. I'm traveling alone, but I will be hooking up with buzz_wiser and his son. We need to touch base some before we all leave. I fly out of here on Tuesday of game week, arriving there Wed afternoon. Probably going on a train/air trip to the Aral Islands on Thursday with buzz and his son. Plan on spending all day Friday in Dublin, going to the pep rally, etc.

 

[etbee]

Sweet. I'm traveling alone, but I will be hooking up with buzz_wiser and his son. We need to touch base some before we all leave. I fly out of here on Tuesday of game week, arriving there Wed afternoon. Probably going on a train/air trip to the Aral Islands on Thursday with buzz and his son. Plan on spending all day Friday in Dublin, going to the pep rally, etc.

We will be driving all over Ireland for the week before the game and getting back into Dublin probably mid-day on Friday. We come home on Labor Day.

 

[Supersizethatorder-mutt]

We will be driving all over Ireland for the week before the game and getting back into Dublin probably mid-day on Friday. We come home on Labor Day.

I arrive in Dublin on Wednesday and leave on Sunday. I sent you a private message.

 

[Animal02]

We will be driving all over Ireland for the week before the game and getting back into Dublin probably mid-day on Friday. We come home on Labor Day.

Driving on the wrong side of the road is an interesting experience. The thing I kept forgetting was the right lane is not the slow one. Also driving a stick was difficult. The gear patternn being the same, but I had a tendency to pull inward shifting from first, which meant 1-4. Oops

 

[GTMom]

buzz_wiser is already there. He texted me that there are already a good number of fans there. Get in line early if you want to get any autographs; I heard, and buzz_wiser confirmed, that it was terrible last year.

Well if anyone knows, buzz_wiser does.[emoji38]

 

[IMGT83]

I am traveling alone to Dublin for the game. I am staying at The Grand Hotel in Malahide just NE of Dublin. I have stayed there before - beautiful hotel on the coast. My company used to operate a chemical plant in Swords - just outside of Dublin.

Arriving that Monday and am playing golf 2-4 times that week with a good friend. I suspect I will make it into Dublin a couple times late that week to see what Tech supporters I can find and drink/party with.

Are there any "official" or already pinned pubs/major team hotels with any planned get-togethers?

Thanks,

Al
Atlanta

 

[GTNavyNuke]

Driving on the wrong side of the road is an interesting experience. The thing I kept forgetting was the right lane is not the slow one. Also driving a stick was difficult. The gear patternn being the same, but I had a tendency to pull inward shifting from first, which meant 1-4. Oops

My wife and I are going to Ireland for 10 days in late October ..... I'll make sure we get an automatic. I own and drive a manual, but the idea of shifting with the left hand is really strange. Just remember to think about the traffic circles; if you rent a car after the red-eye they can be even more challenging.

 

[forensicbuzz]

Anyone that is renting a car absolutely should take out the extra insurance. It's outrageously expensive, and seems like a racket, but it's worse if you get a ding or a scratch. Even a minor road damage (think of all the gravel roads there) is going to cost you $800-$1000 out of your pocket if you don't get the outrageous insurance. They've gone crazy with renting to foreigners in Ireland. My wife, kids and in-laws just got back. Rented a vehicle for 3 weeks and the extra insurance was crazy expensive.

 

[OldJacketFan]

Anyone that is renting a car absolutely should take out the extra insurance. It's outrageously expensive, and seems like a racket, but it's worse if you get a ding or a scratch. Even a minor road damage (think of all the gravel roads there) is going to cost you $800-$1000 out of your pocket if you don't get the outrageous insurance. They've gone crazy with renting to foreigners in Ireland. My wife, kids and in-laws just got back. Rented a vehicle for 3 weeks and the extra insurance was crazy expensive.

Absolutely! Your personal auto policy does NOT extend to rentals outside of the U.S. and Canada!

 

[Whiskey_Clear]

Man I'm jealous of all y'all that are going. I really want to visit Ireland (I loved Scotland on my honeymoon) and to be able to watch Tech play there on top? Oh boy. Hope all have a wonderful trip.

 

[forensicbuzz]

Leaving Chicago Tuesday, returning on Tuesday. 2 days in Navan at uncle's, 2 days at Trinity (f-i-l's alma mater) and 2 days in Dublin near the airport.

 

[FatPat]

Staying at the Grand Canal on Grand Canal Street Upper-

 

[CuseJacket]

Anyone that is renting a car absolutely should take out the extra insurance. It's outrageously expensive, and seems like a racket, but it's worse if you get a ding or a scratch. Even a minor road damage (think of all the gravel roads there) is going to cost you $800-$1000 out of your pocket if you don't get the outrageous insurance. They've gone crazy with renting to foreigners in Ireland. My wife, kids and in-laws just got back. Rented a vehicle for 3 weeks and the extra insurance was crazy expensive.

Absolutely! Your personal auto policy does NOT extend to rentals outside of the U.S. and Canada!

A select few credit cards seem to cover rentals in Ireland, some up to $50K... Chase Sapphire is one and also has no foreign transaction fees.

 

[OldJacketFan]

A select few credit cards seem to cover rentals in Ireland, some up to $50K... Chase Sapphire is one and also has no foreign transaction fees.

True, I was just wanting to let folks know about their own policies. In years past I've have customers go to Mexico and have the car stolen, they get back and find out their policy does not cover such losses.

 

[AE 87]

For those driving there for 1st time, keep reminding yourself that left turns are tight turns and right turns are wide.

 

[forensicbuzz]

For those driving there for 1st time, keep reminding yourself that left turns are tight turns and right turns are wide.

Right. Easiest thing for me to remember was "I'm always sitting in the middle of the road."

 

[Animal02]

Absolutely! Your personal auto policy does NOT extend to rentals outside of the U.S. and Canada!

You should check the credit card you use for the rental...some cover the cost out of country, some do not.

 

[Animal02]

Also, for those renting and driving.....on rural roads, be care coming around curves and over hills tops,. I almost killed a few sheep. On the Ring of Kerry, the roads are very narrow. I had to pull into the hedges and fold in the mirrors for buses to get by. I highly recommend Kindle for those making it to the southwest coast. Seafood is incredible. If you do make it there,. check out the Spaniard pub.