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5 Feb 2003, 17:00 (Ref:497446) | #1 | |
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Mondello Park
I am hoping to go to Ireland for the opening rounds of the championship at Mondello Park.
Has anyone got any good tips on the best way to get over there and whats worth doing in Dublin for the long weekend? |
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5 Feb 2003, 17:07 (Ref:497455) | #2 | |
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Where are you travelling from?
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5 Feb 2003, 17:27 (Ref:497466) | #3 | |
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Hmmm what's worth doing in Dublin for the long weekend....well there's marshalling the BTCC...
Seriously, what did you have in mind? |
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5 Feb 2003, 17:30 (Ref:497469) | #4 | |
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Travelling Slough / London.
Drive / fly what ever is eastiest |
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5 Feb 2003, 17:33 (Ref:497472) | #5 | |
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Sorry guys that was meant to be what ever is easiest.
I hear its a good circuit and a good buzz |
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5 Feb 2003, 17:37 (Ref:497476) | #6 | |
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You have two options really - if you wanna take your car then hop on the M4 and keep going... and going... Ferry out of Pembroke is easy but pretty expensive.
If you wanna fly then check out Ryan Air's website for some excellent deals. If I go then I'll likely be flying this time. Even when you add the cost of a hire car the other side this works out a lot cheaper and quicker. |
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5 Feb 2003, 17:57 (Ref:497494) | #7 | |
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Thanks for that Craig - decent man.
Has anyone been over at Mondello then? Is it worth the trip? |
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5 Feb 2003, 17:59 (Ref:497497) | #8 | |
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Went last year and will hopefully return this year if a number of things come together. Yes, certainly worth a trip over... but if you're flying book your tickets now as prices will rise closer to the time (as I found out to my cost last year...!)
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5 Feb 2003, 18:02 (Ref:497500) | #9 | |
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Or M40/M6/etc to Hollyhead and the fast ferry to Dublin. From memory the ferry is around £200.
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5 Feb 2003, 18:05 (Ref:497502) | #10 | ||
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Why go all the way to Pembroke? Don't foget Swansea. Plane plus hire car still works out cheaper though.
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5 Feb 2003, 18:10 (Ref:497508) | #11 | |
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Of all the various alternatives ref the ferry, Pembroke is the best combination of cost, crossing time and driving distance if you were coming from Slough. Based on my own experiences anyway... getting to Holyhead is a miserable journey!
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i went last year and got lost on the way to the circuit however a nice irish person helped us to find the track. but now that i know the way and have my accomodation and ferry booked then there is no chance of me missing it.
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5 Feb 2003, 18:24 (Ref:497525) | #13 | |
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Top tip: check out the maps on sale on the ferry...
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5 Feb 2003, 18:24 (Ref:497528) | #14 | |
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Top tip 2: beware the local drivers... you'll see cleaner overtaking moves on raceday!
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I got a return with Ryanair for £60 a week ago. A day later the same trip was £70!!
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all booked up - flying, self catering and car hire.
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Bad news or maybe good news for me, TV travel shop accidentaly quoted us a large reduction on an easter hol and said we only get the reduction if we take that one so were off on hols rather than mondello. Looks like im gonna miss it . But im going on the pull on my hols
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It will be a busy weekend in and around Dublin, being Easter weekend, cant be many flights left!! ?
I took my own car over on superfast ferry from Holyhead, then stayed for on after for my 2 weeks summer holiday! |
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5 Feb 2003, 20:15 (Ref:497647) | #19 | |
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hire cars - does anyone supply hire cars to a 20 year old with 3 points?
alternatively, what's the cheapest ferry crossing? please don't tell me £200, i can't count that high.... |
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5 Feb 2003, 20:47 (Ref:497679) | #20 | ||
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For foot passengers its not to bad bella...
check the Stenna website |
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5 Feb 2003, 22:55 (Ref:497887) | #21 | |
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unless i can fit a car in my handbaggage it'd defeat the object of going by ferry really
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6 Feb 2003, 09:11 (Ref:498173) | #22 | |
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Couple of points to remember - as has been noted, it's Easter weekend - flights WILL get more expensive as all the Irish in the UK decide to come home for the long weekend, so book now.
Got some hire car quotes as per below: All quotes based on collection from Dublin Airport on the morning of 19th April and return to Dublin Airport on the morning of 22nd April. ____________________________________________________________ Cheapest Quote http://www.rentacar-ireland.com/ Opal Corsa or similar - pick up at airport all charges inclusive - including airport surcharge €61.74 (STG£40.52) ____________________________________________________________ http://www.e-car-rental-ireland.com/ subcompact 3 door (manual) €75.51 + Airport Surcharge €22.70 = €98.21 (STG£64.46) ____________________________________________________________ http://www.budget-ireland.com/ Opal Corsa or similar €80.80 + airport surcharge €25 = €105.80 (STG£69.45) ____________________________________________________________ I've checked the points thing and it seems to depend on what they are and how long you've had them. If they're just speeding, then it shouldn't be a problem apparently. I would think a fly and drive probably averages out similar to getting a ferry with a car. If you can fill your car up with passengers, then a ferry crossing can be quite cost effective - you just split the cost 4 ways and it works out at round about 50 per head for the trip - plus petrol costs. If anyone else needs assistance let me know and I'll do what I can (HonestPumpkin's Shady Travel Service ) Last edited by EvilPumpkin; 6 Feb 2003 at 09:11. |
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6 Feb 2003, 09:31 (Ref:498185) | #23 | |
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The ferry from Holyhead is cheaper tha the one from Pembroke...if you want to drive a bit further.
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6 Feb 2003, 12:42 (Ref:498367) | #24 | |
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Thanks for the info folks.
See you all in Dublin for a pint. |
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6 Feb 2003, 13:49 (Ref:498448) | #25 | |
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The distance driven you save going to Pembroke rather than Holyhead pretty much evens out when you add in the drive from ferry arrival to Mondello.
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