DUBLIN SOCIAL

[Deleted User]

D-b Ironwolf, I've been thinking - how about you stay in Dublin after the race and I go back to where you live. I have a weakness for champagne!

Doubly Bionic Ironwolf

Nope! Got to get home to my wolf pack.

Mind you, you could take over my job if you like!

[Deleted User]

LFV! At 1016a.m. really.

[Deleted User]

boing.....

I heard the Camden Court Hotel is a lovely venue for a RW social.... )

[Deleted User]

great
Not too far to stagger to bed then

[Deleted User]

Mmm, Camden Court sounds promising.

Doubly Bionic Ironwolf

Just let me know where and I'll be there!

According to the softguide website on Dublin, eating out can be pretty expensive and not available late at night. When I've had a few bevvies, I get hungry! So I'll have to bring a bag of munchies with me.

LFV

There is a good Chinese on Bagot Street.

Doubly Bionic Ironwolf

Ah, but does it stay open late?

LFV

Not sure - I will try to find out. We ate there last year on the night of the marathon and it was going great guns when we left at ten.

LFV

I have just spent 15 minutes hard googling (well it's cold out!) and can't find it. I can visualise it. There are two lifesize statues outside when it is open. Can anyone help?

[Deleted User]

Just added my name but dont know time or place,will be aroung the temple bar zone as soon as washed and dressed anyway.

Andy S
Brian S
Do Do
Glo
Glo's friend Donna (maybe)
La Fee Verte
MissP
Sarcy
Shades
Snails Pace
Speedy.G!
Steady
Running Caz
hippo and Mr hippo
Flying Ant
Barry
Ironwolf
Pseudo
Jenny
Silver Fox & vixen

Doubly Bionic Ironwolf

As I won't have the dogs with me in Dublin, I'll be wearing one of my dog tee-shirts and probably wearing my Forum baseball cap. Not sure if I'll be at the Expo Sat or Sun, most likely Sat afternoon, intend jogging the breakfast run Sunday morning, and of course at the social, whereever it happens to be!
Hope to meet some more of you that I've not met before.

[Deleted User]

Please excuse me for butting in.
I'm from Dublin (but currently exiled in London!) and if you are going to the Camden Court Hotel for your social gathering, then those who need food should be able to find it on Camden Street, I know the Eddie Rocket's there stays open late and I'm pretty sure there are a few chippers too! Baggot Street would be a bit of trek from Camden Court Hotel, I think.

My sister was born the weekend of the Dublin marathon (nearly 23 years ago now) and my dad managed to get in but lots of other women who had just had babies were upset and fuming 'cause the fathers couldn't get into town (Holles Street) 'cause of the traffic restrictions for all the runners!

runningfordearlife (but not a marathon!)

[Deleted User]

La Fee Verte - what kind of food did the restaurant serve? Do you remember what area it was in?

Life-size statues of what???

I am racking my brains and I can't think what place in Dublin it could be at the moment

runningfordearlife

One Pace Baz

Are people also planning on meeting up the night before the race?

[Deleted User]

Some of us will probably meet for an early dinner somewhere.

.....any suggestions?

Doubly Bionic Ironwolf

I'm up for it, just tell me where.

But it better be early. I'm going to my bed early on Sunday night!

[Deleted User]

me me me
please




sod the early night
im gona ENJOY Dubbers




Its my hols you see

[Deleted User]

whatever you do include me, sunday night, monday afternoon and night

[Deleted User]

A few of us are staying at the Camden Court, and "Runningfordearlife" mentioned that there are quite a few good places to eat in the area.....hhmmmm.....

[Deleted User]

Little Ceasars round the corner on Harcourt Street - italian/pizzeria

Excellent Indian restaurant a little further away on South Great Georges street its on a corner - Jaipur

Supposed to be another good indian restaurant on Harcourt st dont know the name of it.


What sort of food is everyone looking for?

[Deleted User]

hhmmm Indian food... Isn't that a bit spicy? Guess, if nothing else, it will set our bu!!s on fire the morning of the race. There aren't any Mexican resturants we can go to? ;o)

[Deleted User]

no to indian


not the night before a race

[Deleted User]

Italian sounds good to me for Sunday night. Perhaps something like Indian on Monday night...????

[Deleted User]

Still no confirmation of where the party is.....they asked me to ring next week.

I think the nearest Mexican restaurant is Temple Bar - see my earlier comments on that.














I am focussing on this to cover the panic of my first marathon

One Pace Baz

I'd have to agree with Glo. Italian sounds like a good plan the day before.

[Deleted User]

There is a Bella Pasta opposite the bridge house hotel, on parliament street nr temple bar area

Doubly Bionic Ironwolf

Italian definitely on Sunday, it's dicey eating curry before racing! But on Monday, sure why not!
According to the softguides website, Dubliners prefer late breakfast especially 'brunch' on Sundays up to 2pm - that sounds interesting.

Doubly Bionic Ironwolf

Do Do - don't panic, you are going to have a wonderful experience! I envy all those who are doing their first marathon, it's a very special day. I can't even remember mine it was so long ago, but I do know I felt great after I finished.