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Title:Celt Notefile
Moderator:TALLIS::DARCY
Created:Wed Feb 19 1986
Last Modified:Tue Jun 03 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1632
Total number of notes:20523

1630.0. "Any safer in 1997?" by CHEFS::ANSELL_R (Never fear, Aunty's here) Sun May 04 1997 05:57

    I am spending 4 days in Dublin in June with my husband. We are booked
    in a 3 star guesthouse, Carmel House, in Upper Gardiner Street. Does
    anyone know of it? Has Gardiner Street changed for the better since
    these last notes were written? I'd be grateful for any comments and/or
    advice.
    
    Regards,
    Rosalind
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1630.1Still dangerous..be careful!NEMAIL::HANLYMon May 05 1997 13:2217
    Rosalind,
    
    Gardniner Street is still pretty rough.  The end closed to the Liffey
    is being "gentrified" as they say, with new apartments aimed at young
    professionals. However, as you go up the hill away from the centre of
    town, things haven't changed that much.  I would be very careful,
    especially when returning late at night or with money, handbags, etc. 
    Although, having said that, you could get mugged staying in Blackrock,
    Dun Laoghaire or one of the other more fashionable Southside areas. 
    As you know, Dublin is a big city with big city problems and tourists
    are always vulnerable.
    
    When one of the lads in the Dublin office returns from the May Day
    celebrations over the Bank Holiday, they may be able to give your more
    advice.
    
    regards, Ken Hanly
1630.2ummmmmmmmmmmm....carefulSIOG::KEYESDigital Appliation Gen. DTN 827-2705Thu May 08 1997 08:5112
    
    ..I think Ken has painted a very accurate picture. Upper end is close to
    Dorset street if I am not mistaken. I would indeed be very careful
    walking around that area and would not "advertise" that you are a
    tourist....in any way. 
    
    If you don't mind me asking...Did a tourist board or an agency book
    this for you???.
    
    rgs
    
    Mick
1630.3Some people look for troubleSIOG::BRENNAN_MDrink Canada dry-when do we startThu May 08 1997 11:3010
    
    Mick,
    
    Just because the last time you were in that area Tipp were after being
    beaten in an All-Ireland semi doesnt mean that the place is that
    dangerous. Or were you chasing nurses in Barry's Hotel?
    
    Either of those tasks invites trouble
    
    MBr
1630.4TALAMH::KEYESDigital Appliation Gen. DTN 827-2705Sun May 11 1997 16:1312
    
    Ye Kilkenny guys wouldn't know....Its well know that even the locals
    run for the hills when they hear that the Kilkenny shower are
    around..Not as bad as when the wexford savages come up with the muck
    spreaders and mules..
    
    Know nothing about "Barrys hotel" only to steer well clear...
    
    Rosalind,
    
    Passed by that place  Carmel House...Looks pretty nice I must say.
    Still be careful walking around there
1630.5Go on, tell me it's in G...........CHEFS::ANSELL_RNever fear, Aunty's hereMon May 12 1997 03:448
    Thanks for your replies. I booked this through the guide sent by the
    Irish Hotels Federation. We've previously stayed in a hotel just off
    the Red Light district in Amsterdam, and we had no problems, so we
    hoping the same about Gardiner Street. Not that I want to go there, but
    is there a Red Light District in Dublin?
    
    Regards,
    Rosalind
1630.6VAXCAT::LAURIEDesktop Consultant, Project EnterpriseMon May 12 1997 07:423
    Actually, I think it's mainly in Leeson Street.
    
    Cheers, Laurie.
1630.7IRNBRU::HOWARDShower me with sugar lumpsMon May 12 1997 09:196
    A mate told me (honestly) that there are one or two shops dedicated to 
    the fetishist on Capel Street (World of Leather or something like
    that)....If you need a nice relaxing massage just ask the first priest
    that you meet and he can point the way....
    
    Ray....