Dublin Evening Activity

PJY · Member

Dublin Evening Activity

Michele Erdvig · Host

PJY,

Welcome to my forum! I have not been to Irish House Party but looked at their website and it looks like fun. There are a couple of reviews of it on Trip Advisor: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g186605-d636125-Reviews-The_Irish_House_Party-Dublin_County_Dublin.html

In addition to what Johnny has suggested you might look into:

Irish Pub Crawl: http://www.discoverdublin.ie/musicalpubcrawl.html
Abbey Tavern: http://www.abbeytavern.ie/
Johnny Fox's: http://www.jfp.ie/

Let us know if one of those might suit you or if you need more help.

Michele

fennellkevin · Senior Member

Hello!
I strongly, strongly recommend that you do NOT go to see the Merry Ploughboys. They pump out a whole bunch of songs with tons of energy, but with very little feeling or soul. When we saw them, they did little to hide the fact that they felt they were playing to "tourists" whom they did not feel they had to respect too much, and the music suffered from that attitude. They were quite obviously very capable musicians, but the feeling wasn't there. You cannot pretend to have the right feeling while performing music. You either have it or you don't.

On the other hand, I do recommend with all my heart that you go to the Musical Pub Crawl. There you will hear the real thing. We had a magnificent evening attending it. It's easy to find in Temple Bar.

Michele Erdvig · Host

Kevin,

Thanks for the review of the Merry Ploughboys. I had a similar experience recently in Dingle where most of the musicians gave half-hearted performances and had definite attitudes. Maybe it is tourist overload? Although there were plenty of locals at the church in Dingle.

I guess they can't all be gems.

Michele

PJY · Member

Thanks for the info, we will be leaving in just about a week and are very excited about our Ireland Adventure. I think we might just wait and decide what to do once we are in Dublin. We have 2 nights there and none of the options sound quite as good as Michelle's original suggestion of the Irish Folk Evening with Johnny.

We will be traveling to Dingle, Kenmare, and Cashel as well so if there are any other 'must see' suggestions out there I would love to hear them. It will be myself, husband and 18 year old son... So not everything is going to thrill a teen.

Thanks again

Michele Erdvig · Host

PJY,

When in Cashel check to see if the musical Bru Boru Show has started yet. It is always a hit with everyone.

Michele

PJY · Member

Hi Michele
You had that on our itinerary but unfortunately they do not start until the next week after we leave. Guess our timing on some of the activities were not the best, but I am sure it will be a great trip.

jsa92685 · Member

Has anyone been on the "Ghost Bus" in Dublin? It's a 2 hr. 15 min. tour at 25 euro per person. It looks interesting - maybe a bit silly - but I was wondering if anyone had done it? The site is: http://www.dublinbus.ie/sightseeing/

Michele Erdvig · Host

PJY,

Bru Boru has different opening times each year. It is impossible to predict when they will open and close. Sorry it won't work for your trip. It is an excellent evening.

Be sure to ask in each place you stay what is on in town. If the B&B owners don't know go to the tourist office. Many pubs will post notices out front of music and sessions.

Michele

Michele Erdvig · Host

jsa,

I have not done the Ghost Bus Tour. It gets mixed reviews: http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g186605-d546291-r12530291-Ghost_Bus_Tour_Dublin_Bus-Dublin_County_Dublin.html

If you do it we would be interested in knowing your opinion.

Michele

PJY · Member

Yes I checked with Joys Rock House (where we are staying) and she is the one that confirmed that the show was starting the next weekend. But I will check when I get to different destinations to see what is happening. WOW I can not believe we are leaving a week from today.
Thanks again

Michele Erdvig · Host

PJY,

If Joan at Joy's Rockside House confirmed the dates then they are accurate. I am wishing you the best trip ever. Do let us know how it goes when you return.

Bon voyage!

Michele