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 Corkie Courtney Post Count: 3 Msg: #1 558 days ago, May 16th 2008 | So I am planning on going to Ireland from December 29- January 9 and was wondering if anyone had ever been there in the winter? How is the weather/sites/accommodations, ect? Please give any and all input you have. Thanks! |  pjdscott Peter Scott Post Count: 30 Msg: #2 558 days ago, May 16th 2008 | Definitely! As long as you're prepared for the weather, it can be a great time to visit. Not only in centres of civilization - we spent a very memorable New Year on Inismore, one of the offshore islands (near Galway). We did book accommodation in advance since some B&Bs do close for Christmas/New Year. If you intend to stay in one of the cities there will be no problem, but you will get much cheaper deals if you book in advance. Remember that public transport is limited over the holiday period - on New Year's eve it tends to stop around 9-10pm, on New Year's day it is a Sunday service for buses and everything starts quite late. | I'm Dublin-born and would usually ring in the New Year outside Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin city. The atmosphere is fantastic - the cathedral bells sound glorious and good craic will be had by all! Please see my profile for details of my Dublin guide. You can expect any type of weather during this period, although it tends not to fall much below freezing in Ireland. Typically, it will be a few degree C; if you're on the Atlantic side of Ireland it will probably be a bit wet and wild at some point (although our Inismore stay featured total sunshine and calm throughout). Bring a reasonable rain jacket and some fleece layres and you'll be grand! [Edited: 08:43 - pjdscott ]  Mell Mell Post Count: 13894 Msg: #3 558 days ago, May 16th 2008 | Hello Corkie :) | I think Winter is the best time to visit Ireland, despite the weather. Fewer tourists. I would however avoid shopping as much as possible in December. Christmas is a big deal in Ireland and the shops are crowded and the staff grumpy. Go to lots of restaurants and cafes. Those become cosy at Christmas time because lots of people are out treating themselves. Some accomodation will close for Christmas so be sure to phone if you are going there in December or early January to make sure they are open. The weather can be windy and rainy or moderately cold and sunny. It never gets very cold. Google Ireland, average temperatures and you will get a number of sites giving the average temperature and rainfall for every month in Ireland. Mel corkrebel tom murphy Post Count: 2 Msg: #4 555 days ago, May 19th 2008 | You will also get great deals at Hotels that time of year. Check out www.hotelsinone.ie |  Dafne Dafne G Post Count: 23 Msg: #5 525 days ago, June 18th 2008 | Hey everyone, | I'm bringing this thread back up because it's similar to the question I have. I'm flying into Dublin December 20th, and need to be in Cork December 27th. Can anyone recommend: -places to go/see -nice hostels to stay in (I don't want to stay in any holes, I'm on a budget, but not so tight that I'll sacrifice comfort!) -where I should be for Christmas (I'm not religious but I imagine some places will be more interesting than others on that day) I enjoy everything from cities to the countryside, hiking to art galleries, the theatre to the pub, so whatever you think is great to do in the winter in Ireland - I'm all ears. Thanks!! -Dafne damsrelo dams Post Count: 6 Msg: #6 517 days ago, June 26th 2008 | hi, i would recommend Guinness Storehouse and Dublin Castle, the vibrant Temple Bar district, which offers a selection of bars, restaurants, cafes and galleries. there are lots to see in Dublin. | The rooms normally available for 100 to 2000 euros depends on your needs. you may check the prices in this site http://www.extendedstaybooker.com/ireland/ and even you can book online corkrebel tom murphy Post Count: 2 Msg: #7 517 days ago, June 26th 2008 | weather - Its Ireland. The weather could be better then the summer? Ireland does not get that cold. | sites - Tourist sites? If you are in the Cities most would still be open. These days most tourist sites are open all year but not all. Depends on what you are looking for. accommodations - Best time of the year for lowest prices. There is currently an over supply of Hotels in Ireland and prices are very keen. Number of Users: 6 | Number of Posts: 7 | |||||||||||||||
