May 19, 2012 7:30 AM. 15 attended.
Weekend in Cork
Meetup Location & Time: Butler's Kiosk, Heuston Station. 730am.
Hi everyone.
RSVPs are now closed for this event.
Here is the plan.
Saturday 730am to 10pm
730am Meet in Dublin Heuston at the Butler's Kiosk.
8am Train/Aircoach.
1045am train arrives in Cork.
1105am Aircoach arrives in Cork.
Those of us on the train will be walking past the Aircoach stop to get to Patrick Street and we'll collect anyone who's got the bus.
If you haven't got either the bus or train please be outside at Eason's, Patrick's Street at 1115am at the latest.
1115am to 12pm Opera Lane & Crawford Art Gallery.
12pm to 1240pm English Market.
Bishop Lucey Park. South Main Street & North Main Street
1245pm Cork Vision Centre
130pm Shandon Bells
Walk through Sunday's Well for Panaromic Views of Cork.
245pm Cork Gaol Incl Radio Museuem. Time at Cork Gaol for tea/coffee & a bite to eat. Feel free to bring your own food from the English Market. Option to eat in the cafe at the Gaol our eat outside.
Walk over the Shakey Bridge
415pm Fitzgerald Park & Cork Public Museum
515pm University College Cork
545pm St Finbarr's Cathedral (Walk by)
645pm Hotels & Hostels
730pm Dinner
Sunday 945am to 6pm
Meet at 945am at The Gresham, McCurtain St.
945am Patrick's Hill & Old Youghal Road 45 min walk with a break at the top of Patrick’s Hill. Here’s a link to the Google Map for this walk http://g.co/maps/uh8hn It’s a walk up the steepest city street in Ireland. Lovely views of Cork from the top and then a different approach to the train station.
11am Train to Cobh. It’s a 24 minute journey and it’s very scenic.
1130am Titanic Experience Cobh - White Star Offices, 20 Casement Square, Cobh1
1pm Cobh Cathedral
130pm Dinner in Cobh.
3pm Train to Fota from Cobh. It’s only a 9 minute journey. We can’t miss that train as the next train isn’t until 430pm.
315pm to 515pm Fota Wildlife Park
540pm Train to Cork. A 14 minute journey. If you’re getting the 6pm Aircoach back to Dublin, you’ll need to get the 440pm train back to Cork. There is also a 7pm bus to Dublin but that’s the last bus and you’d need to book it in advance.
630pm Train to Dublin.
Any questions, please contact me or Elaine.
Thanks
Alan
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Prices
The English market - Free
Crawford Art Gallery - Free
Cork Vision Centre - Free
Cork Public Museum - Free
Cobh Cathedral - Free
Cork Gaol (Group Rate E7, a saving of E1)
Fota Wildlife Park (Group Rate E11.50, a saving of E2.50)
Titanic Experience Cobh (Group Rate E6, a saving of E3.50)
Cork by night
Cork & Opera Lane
Train to Cork
Cobh 
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Alan
We'll have 2 Event Hosts for this Meetup. This is because this is a Meetup over a whole weekend and we want to make sure that everything goes to plan!
Posted February 21 at 12:09 PM -
Angelina Foster
Hi Alan, Elaine
Not sure if i can go that weekend yet but the itinerary sounds great, never been myself but have heard people taking about Shandon Bells. you'd know if its worth including.Posted March 4 at 6:06 PM -
Elaine H
@ Mark there'll be 2 translators in the form of myself and Alan. @ Simon..travel and accommodation would be trickier over a bank holiday weekend we'll just need to have massive power breakfasts on Sat & Sun : P @Angelina - Shandon made the cut and is now on the list
Posted March 6 at 7:59 PM -
Alan
Full plan now added above. Meetup scheduled for 26 March in The Foam Cafe (near Jervis) 7pm to 9pm for anyone going on this meetup or anyone interested in finding out more info.
Posted March 7 at 6:12 PM -
Paula
Hi Alan,
I can't make that meeting on the 26th because of other commitments. Will you be posting any decisions or FAQ plus answer, or whatever might come out of it after? Thanks PaulaPosted March 15 at 11:47 AM -
Alan
We will have a meetup Monday 2 April 645pm to 9pm in The Foam Cafe (near Jervis) so that anyone who intends going to Cork can ask Elaine and myself whatever questions you might have. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE. (I double booked myself for Mon 26 March so moved to Mon 02 April)
Posted March 15 at 10:37 PM -
Alan
If anyone has any questions on this meetup, please feel free to add them here or email me or Elaine.
Posted March 15 at 10:38 PM -
Elaine H
Hi Paula, we can post the recommendations and what was discussed.. I'll probably post it as a forum
Posted March 15 at 10:45 PM -
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Alan
Please note change from train to the Aircoach Express non stop service to Cork. 22 euro return. 3 hour journey.
Posted April 19 at 8:10 AM -
Trish Frizzell
I'd be quite interested in this but as I live in Skerries, it would probably be easier for me to drive down on the Friday night and back on the Sunday. Would I be able to just meet up with you all on the Saturday morning when you arrive in Cork?
Posted April 19 at 10:23 PM -
Paul Kennedy
Where will I meet you in Cork on Saturday morning and what time?
Posted April 19 at 11:44 PM -
Elaine H
Hi Trish I don't see any problem with that. Paul the aircoach stops On the quays a little bit down from the train station. What time is your train due in ? I can probably meet you when walking people to their hostel
Posted April 19 at 11:57 PM -
Paul Kennedy
Train arrives in Cork at 10.45am. That would be great if you could meet me. My number is 0876580499. Would it be possible to have your number in case there is any delays from either end. thanks a million.
Posted April 20 at 12:31 AM -
Elaine H
Hi Paul we will arrive at 11am approx. Once we know where everyone is staying I'll advise on where I can meet you
My number is 0867236720 will be including that in any future communications re Cork anywayPosted April 20 at 12:37 AM -
Simon
I'll probably go down on Fri night. Definitely not an early riser :)
Posted April 20 at 1:25 AM -
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Paul Kennedy
I do not know where you got your train fare price of 65 euro return from it is only 20 euro return.
Posted April 23 at 12:23 AM -
Alan
Hi Paul. Thanks for that. All the trains are indeed 20 euro return!! I have no idea why they're so cheap, they're usually much dearer! I've never seen them that cheap! I'll check with Elaine to see do we change back to the train. Update to follow asap.
Posted April 23 at 12:30 AM -
Paul Kennedy
Nice 1 Thanks that would be great if we could all go down on the train together and come back on the train together
Posted April 23 at 12:47 AM -
Alan
Changed to the train. Special offer now means the train is cheaper than the bus. PLEASE BOOK YOUR TRAIN TICKETS ASAP TO AVAIL OF THE 10 EURO OFFER.
Posted April 23 at 12:50 AM -
Elaine H
The train fare is normally around the €65 price quoted by Alan. The €20 fares are aspecial offer so I recommend that everyone act fast to avail of the offer. If you plan on driving or are travelling down on the Friday can you please update your RSVP to reflect that. I've now booked a ticket for the train leaving heuston at 8am Saturday and returning 6.30pm on the Sunday
Posted April 23 at 1:00 AM -
Elaine H
I would appreciate it if you could all send me an email with the following information
1. What day to intend on travelling?
2. How do you intend to travel .. Train/ aircoach / car
3. Where do you intend staying ? Have you made a confirmed
4. Your phone number
Once you've sent me the email could I also ask that you update your RSVP to say travel & accom bookedPosted May 2 at 8:20 PM -
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Alan
13 days to go... Again can anyone who has not confirmed to Elaine or myself the answers to the 4 questions above can you do so asap please. There is no limit on the number of people attending this meetup. All we ask is that anyone going tells us what you're doing. Thanks. A.
Posted May 6 at 11:50 PM -
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Severine
Hi Elaine,
My name is Severine and I don't think we've met before as I have attended only one meetup with the Sober slice of Dublin. I really look forward to this weekend away to Cork. I think I will be travelling with Aircoach early Saturday morning. I have already booked a bed in the Bru Bar Hotel where I've stayed twice before and my phone number is 086 407 30 43. I think I have yours and Allan's as well. Thank you very much for your time in organizing this great weekend. Take care, SevPosted May 7 at 8:11 PM | 1 like -
Alan
RSVPs for this event will close Friday the 11th @11pm. 4 days to sign up! A.
Posted May 7 at 10:57 PM -
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John
Many thanks to Alan and Elaine who put such sterling effort into organising a wonderfull weekend
Posted May 20 at 11:41 PM -
Simon
Enjoyed the trip a lot, thanks Alan & Elaine for organising and your local knowledge.
Posted May 22 at 7:06 PM
RSVPs closed
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magsVery enjoyable, Highlight for me was ringing the Shandon Bells in a perfectly tuned duet with Carmel, hope the local residents appreciated it too!
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JohnMany thanks to Alan and Elaine who put such sterling effort into organising a wonderfull weekend
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Deborai really enjoy this weekend away. We did a lot interesting thinks, and i meet really nice people.
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CarmelBrilliant week-end guys thanks to Alan and Elaine...We saw loads of Cork, enjoyed the Titanic Experience and the cakes in Cobh!
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Hi Mark! I'll be the translator! :)