Irene
Unregistered User
(2/27/04 7:33 pm)

Ceili vs. Banquet at Bunratty

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Hi Michele,

You mentioned in your suggestions of my itinerary that the Ceili at Bunratty was enjoyable. Would you choose that over the banquet? Or Kathleen's Irish Nights at the hotel nearby?
I didn't really like the banquet at Knoppogue Castle. IT was pretty bad and I could barely move my arms when I ate. I wanted something enjoyable on our last night but I'm not sure where to make reservations.

We love Irish music when it's played by competent musicians, so anything with good music and entertainment would work. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Irene

Michele Erdvig
ezOP
Posts: 2199
(2/28/04 12:02 am)

Re: Ceili vs. Banquet at Bunratty

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Hi Irene,

They do pack the tourists in at the banquets! That's because most of the tour buses attend the banquets. Also, sitting on those long benches can be a claustrophobic experience. At the Ceili you sit in chairs at long farmhouse tables. The seating can be a little tight but since you have your own chair as opposed to a bench where they can make you slide closer you do have more room. You can also tell the person seating you that you need more room and ask to sit at the end of the table. Or if there are vacant tables available state your preferences.

The music and dance at the Ceili is very good and I think that the food is better than the banquet. You have a choice of salmon, Irish stew or vegetarian pasta. I always recommend the salmon if you like seafood. The Irish stew was pretty good but I haven't tried the pasta.

Try the Ceili. I think you will like it. And let us know your opinion when you return.

Michele

Irene
Unregistered User
(2/28/04 2:44 pm)

Ceili vs. Banquet at Bunratty

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Thanks for the advice Michele. I was leaning toward the Ceili and you pushed me over.

Do you know the pronunciation of Ceili. I'm fluent in 3 languages but Irish isn't one of them---and never will be...it's tougher than English or Spanish.

Michele Erdvig
ezOP
Posts: 2201
(2/28/04 4:40 pm)

Re: Ceili vs. Banquet at Bunratty

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Hi Irene,

The pronunciation of Irish is very difficult because nothing is pronounced the way it looks in writing. Ceili is pronounced kay-lee. Enjoy!

Michele

mldmv
Posts: 4
(2/29/04 8:29 am)

Re: Ceili

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Hi Michele,

How is Glendalough pronounced?

Best,

Marcia

Mbarnes
Unregistered User
(2/29/04 5:31 pm)

Ceili

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Thanks for asking the ?? about pronounciations. I have been calling it a SELL LI for over 6 months.

Dude
Unregistered User
(2/29/04 5:45 pm)

pronouncing

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If I may butt in , Glendalough is Glen-dollock. And should it arise, Dunshaughlin is Dun-shocklin; I embarassed myself with that one. If I remember correctly, Laoise is Lee-shuh.
Have fun!

Michele Erdvig
ezOP
Posts: 2205
(3/1/04 12:50 am)

Pronunciation

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Hi Marcia,

Dude is correct it is Glen-da-lock. I think we should start a new thread just about pronunciation of Irish places and words.

Michele

mldmv
Posts: 5
(3/1/04 7:51 am)

Pronunciation

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Thanks Dude and Michele,

I would have never guessed the correct pronunciation!

Marcia

stannnseniors
Unregistered User
(3/1/04 12:38 pm)

ceili

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teehee - i've been pronouncing it "see-lee"--lol
thanks

Dude
Unregistered User
(3/1/04 3:23 pm)

maybe a link

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Maybe a link on the main website to a place where we can ask and tell about pronounciation, and our successes and failures!

Mbarnes
Unregistered User
(3/1/04 6:48 pm)

Pronounciations

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I think that would be a great idea. Well I just have to ask ... how do you pronounce Cead Mile Failte?

Dude
Unregistered User
(3/1/04 11:04 pm)

Cead mile failte

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Kay-ed Mee-lah Fal-cheh, but not so definite, if you know what I'm saying. Kinda slur the syllables together. Sorta like we do in Texas!

gillespie
Unregistered User
(3/2/04 6:54 am)

LINK FOR PRONOUNCIATION

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I agree, a link for pronounciation would be an awesome idea Michelle!!