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Title: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Dani on December 01, 2011, 12:29:52
Since there will be no bus to or from Kerry, this is the place where you can organise lifts down between yourselves!

So post up if you need a lift and what dates you are looking to arrive/leave and drivers post up how many free seats you have in your cars, whether you have racks for boats and what dates you plan on going!

If you do get a lift off someone, please remember to be respectful and leave their car free of your stuff/rubbish and ALWAYS chip in for petrol! It's mighty expensive to get the whole way to and from Kerry!

Also, if you're getting the train/bus to killarney which isn't too far you could organise with someone to pick you up from there!

Can't wait to see you all there!
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Bill C on December 01, 2011, 12:36:58
Space for (cozy) 4 going home the 3rd. Roof space for 2 or 3 boats.

Driving there from Bantry on the 27th or 28th, which I'm fairly sure will suit no-one, but can pick peeps up from Tralee/Killarney/Kilorglin along the way.
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Dani on December 01, 2011, 12:53:35
I will have room for 3/4 people around the foxrock/blackrock/stillorgan area going down either late on the 27th or early 28th, coming back up on the evening of the 1st or morning of the second! No boat racks
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: finch on December 01, 2011, 13:24:54
Have space for 1/2 heading down early on the 27th from Enniskerry/South Dublin/UCD

Heading home on the 3rd (probably)

No boat racks
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: kmck on December 01, 2011, 13:50:52
Leaving home, arse end of Laois just beside carlow town, on the 27th one space, space for boats when I'm in Kerry but not really going down. Coming back on the 2nd. This is provisional on me being completely done and dusted with the thesis.
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: M1XR on December 01, 2011, 17:09:23
This is provisional on me being completely done and dusted with the thesis.

hahahaha ;D
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Eoghan on December 01, 2011, 18:47:08
i've 4/5 - think i might already have a full car - but if anyone cool wants to come i'll happily bump one of the other losers...  afro.gif

WOOOHOOOOOO!! I can't wait!
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Chunderdragon on December 01, 2011, 21:03:13
can i grab a lift with you then dani, i'm in glenageary? :)
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Diarmuid on December 01, 2011, 22:33:08
no bus?
Well, I guess I'll be needing a lift then, doubt the car will be available for a week...
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Rachel on December 02, 2011, 02:06:42
Eoghan or Finch or Dani, preferably Eoghan or Finch since I wanna go down on the 27th and leave on the 3rd..

Can I have a lift?? I don't have a boat so I'll be borrowing a club boat, (please captain Eoghan?)

Finch are you driving??? Or whose car are you in? I can go early on the 27th!!

Let me know!! xx

P.s. yes I'm drunk, tonight is my napier canoe club christmas dinner!!
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: finch on December 02, 2011, 09:38:10
Hey Rachel,

I'm driving down myself in my car so I dont mind giving you a lift - hit me up on facebook today at some point
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Catherine s on December 02, 2011, 10:37:16
Dani may I please get a lift up and back with you, as you know I live just up the road from you  :laugh:
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Matt on December 02, 2011, 12:05:27
I think I'll have the car, space for 2/3... heading down 27th or 28th, leaving 2nd.
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: EllenMcG on December 02, 2011, 14:43:47
Hey Dani if there's any space left with you could I take it? :) Or if you're full is anyone else is gonna be heading from the UCD area?
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Anne-Marie on December 02, 2011, 15:41:36
I won't be back in Ireland until the 30th, so if anyone is going down that day a lift would be greatly appreciated! :-)

Cheers,
Anne-Marie
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: kmck on December 02, 2011, 17:04:45
Train to killarney (http://www.irishrail.ie/your_journey/printed_timetable_pdfs/2011/Dublin%20Tralee%2011.pdf) There is also a bus service as far as glenbeigh most days from the train station. Failing that call someone to arrange a lift. There are alterations to this service until the 28th so check out the website. This is only if you don't find a lift.
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: rog on December 02, 2011, 17:22:35
I think I'll have the car, space for 2/3... heading down 27th or 28th, leaving 2nd.


dibs!!!
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Jean Kelly on December 02, 2011, 18:04:24
anyone mind giving me a lift?? I can meet ye in dublin.. or en route some wher in th midlands tullamore or potlaoise?
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Niall Finch on December 02, 2011, 18:07:22
Hi Matt - i was thinking of going down on the 28th possibly and then coming back up on the 2nd - if i could perhaps hastle you for a lift ??? all this depending of course on if a get the days off work.
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Catherine s on December 02, 2011, 19:35:29
Dani ........ Can I go wih you in your momo  :-* I will provide snacks and tasty treats :)
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Dani on December 03, 2011, 08:50:20
My car is full, I have Emma, Ellen, Catherine and Louisa.

If people can't get lifts remember you can get the bus/train down to Killarney and organise lifts to/from there!
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Kater on December 03, 2011, 09:30:01
I am also returning to Ireland on the morning of the 30th and lookin' for a way down to Kerry that day if anyone is going down late-ish!  If no one is, guess it'll just be a bus or train adventure.

-Kate
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Douchier on December 03, 2011, 18:37:33
I think I'll have the car, space for 2/3... heading down 27th or 28th, leaving 2nd.


dibs!!!
A word to wise Roger, surf wax won't melt this time of year. You should leave some eggs on his dashboard instead, or maybe a mug of buckfast...I'd like to see him get rid of the smell of that.
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Nick P on December 03, 2011, 22:12:31
im in need of a lift down if anyone has space, no need for boat rack just a bag :D
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Stephen.M on December 04, 2011, 02:20:04
Does anyone have a spare seat driving to and from Kerry? I was planning on going for all 7 days.
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Chunderdragon on December 04, 2011, 13:15:36
i too am in need of a lift! danii's car is too cool for me...
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: rog on December 04, 2011, 20:33:06
I think I'll have the car, space for 2/3... heading down 27th or 28th, leaving 2nd.


dibs!!!
A word to wise Roger, surf wax won't melt this time of year. You should leave some eggs on his dashboard instead, or maybe a mug of buckfast...I'd like to see him get rid of the smell of that.

Douchier you have wisdom far beyond your years. Hmm, let me think. Instead of melting from the heat, it may be cold enough to freeze shit. Wat get's really messy and shit when it freezes?
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Tiny Tim on December 04, 2011, 20:47:04
what about shit?
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: rog on December 04, 2011, 21:06:20
what about shit?

hmm
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Douchier on December 05, 2011, 00:50:34
Wait, I've got it. When he goes to the shop you lift up the bonnet and leave the surf-wax on the engine. He'll be wondering where that strangely pleasant aroma is coming from for weeks.

Also make sure to bring the walkie-talkies, he loves those.
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: rog on December 05, 2011, 06:57:14
Wait, I've got it. When he goes to the shop you lift up the bonnet and leave the surf-wax on the engine. He'll be wondering where that strangely pleasant aroma is coming from for weeks.

Also make sure to bring the walkie-talkies, he loves those.

only if your on the other end douche
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Bill C on December 05, 2011, 09:31:48
Dear freshers,

This thread is only the start of the lifts process!

It shall not suffice to merely post up your need here, sit back and wait for the offers to come in! Thou must be proactive!! See who's offering lifts on days that suit you and endeavour to contact them directly. PM them (personal message, see "my messages" on the top button bar), text them! Use the dangerous medium of bookface!

Go forth freshers and hunt for your lifts!
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Matt on December 05, 2011, 14:09:00
I don't think I want to drive down anymore.....
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Yu Liu on December 05, 2011, 14:23:22
but, kids need you Matt
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: HelenaC on December 05, 2011, 19:14:49
but, kids need you Matt

hugh is right matt... we need you....

 afro.gif
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: finch on December 05, 2011, 21:17:28
Car Full
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Bill C on December 05, 2011, 21:34:51
Now driving to Kerry from Cork city on the 27th. Can bring any from that neck of the woods.
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Karen on December 07, 2011, 11:03:12
I'll be driving down depending on water levels either the 27th or 28th. Potentially going via Limerick, potentially going via rivers in that area.

I have space for 2 or so, plus boats.

I'll be heading home the 2nd.
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Evan on December 07, 2011, 19:18:17
I'll be driving down depending on water levels either the 27th or 28th. Potentially going via Limerick, potentially going via rivers in that area.

I have space for 2 or so, plus boats.

I'll be heading home the 2nd.

Bags
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Maryanne on December 08, 2011, 04:14:35
I'll be driving down depending on water levels either the 27th or 28th. Potentially going via Limerick, potentially going via rivers in that area.

I have space for 2 or so, plus boats.

I'll be heading home the 2nd.

Bags

Just to reiterate Bill's point to all our Kerry journey first timers and use Evan's lovely post here as an example:

Saying "bags"/"I'll take that spot" or similar on a post in this thread is no guarantee of a space, you've got to get in touch with the driver in person/on the phone/by text/by PM and have them confirm thy can/will take you.

The awkward moment when you turn up to the car you thought you were going to Kerry in, to find it full and leaving without you.
^^Like this if you cried... :'(
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: clarec on December 08, 2011, 08:51:48

The awkward moment when you turn up to the car you thought you were going to Kerry in, to find it full and leaving without you.
^^Like this if you cried... :'(


Bahaha fantastic!
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: kmck on December 08, 2011, 09:36:36
I used to drive back to dublin to give people lifts down, then I thought why do I add two hours to my journey just to collect people. Now I just tell people to make their own way to me or I can meet you on the way down. Still unsure will know for sure on tuesday.
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Niall Finch on December 08, 2011, 12:06:44
Whats the name of the place we're going again ?
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Bill C on December 08, 2011, 12:16:42
Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Matt on December 08, 2011, 15:03:24
Clearwater Houses
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Niall Finch on December 08, 2011, 17:47:41
Sweet thanks guys
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: finch on December 08, 2011, 17:54:44
http://maps.google.ie/maps?hl=en&ll=52.057082,-9.936876&spn=0.04127,0.077162&t=h&z=14&vpsrc=6&layer=c&cbll=52.057049,-9.937051&panoid=Dca3ZgJBpajvp8EtuQ6fQA&cbp=12,254.98,,0,-0.6 (http://maps.google.ie/maps?hl=en&ll=52.057082,-9.936876&spn=0.04127,0.077162&t=h&z=14&vpsrc=6&layer=c&cbll=52.057049,-9.937051&panoid=Dca3ZgJBpajvp8EtuQ6fQA&cbp=12,254.98,,0,-0.6)
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Amanda on December 08, 2011, 18:10:27
I will be heading from mayo through Galway and Limerick on the 29th but maybe the 28th. Probably the 28th as I have January exam not to be studying for.

I will probably have put the roof rack onto my car along with my boat unless it's way to cold to stand outside long enough to tighten them and the river are so high I'm scared off.

Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: finch on December 12, 2011, 10:37:32
So obviously not sure if i'll be driving down now (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150463135802490.386697.507612489&type=3 (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150463135802490.386697.507612489&type=3)) - once I know I'll give people a shout
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Matt on December 12, 2011, 13:40:25
Right, so I'll be driving down on the 28th, coming home on the 2nd. I've Niall Finch in my car, and Rog if he still wants a lift and doesn't leave any melted shit on the dashboard :police:

So I've space for 1 more if anyone needs a lift on those days
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Karen on December 12, 2011, 15:01:35
And I've one space for going down on the 28th, or potentially the evening of the 27th
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Ley-Ley on December 12, 2011, 20:41:58
Yay.
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Killer on December 13, 2011, 20:24:46
Hi Matt I've sent you a text but feel it only right to lay my claim online so that people know to back off and that I was here first. If my username doesn't suggest it for you I am Killian (the Sundermann one, Carla's brother, not the one who got arrested semi naked in the middle of waterford) and I was wondering if that that place is still free in your car. If it is I would greatly appreciate if you could text me or send me a call me on 0852781324. After which I will ring you and you could tell me where and when you want me ( woops that sounded a little wrong) to be on the 27th. If the seat is in fact taken then kind regards and no hard feelings, Killian
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Matt on December 13, 2011, 21:17:26
Hey Killian - got your text, sent you one back :D
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Stephen.M on December 14, 2011, 09:56:15
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Jer on December 14, 2011, 11:00:46
You'd need to arrange with people to pick you up somewhere if you're getting the train or bus!
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: kmck on December 14, 2011, 13:25:17
There is a bus to glenbeigh just check if it's running it leaves from the train station
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: clarec on December 14, 2011, 14:53:27
Take the train/luas/bus/car and any other possible forms of transport. Except don't make any plans, just wing it on the day... that's how the cool cats roll....

Eoghan, amiright?
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Maryanne on December 15, 2011, 00:33:30
Take the train/luas/bus/car and any other possible forms of transport. Except don't make any plans, just wing it on the day... that's how the cool cats roll....

Eoghan, amiright?

Lol...sigh...
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Stephen.M on December 15, 2011, 00:53:21
Clare the idea of just winging it sounds great but the main train ticket cost 21 quid now which is great but sadly if you try buy it on the day at hueston they can fuck you and charge over 50, so I'd wing it bar the system picks on the desperate and they know they can get away with it.
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Eoghan on December 15, 2011, 11:52:47
Take the train/luas/bus/car and any other possible forms of transport. Except don't make any plans, just wing it on the day... that's how the cool cats roll....

Eoghan, amiright?

damn straight - thats where the craic is at.  afro.gif



Note: make plans and only if all options fail try this...  :)
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: ejok on December 19, 2011, 19:53:27
Wahey , didn't know about this till now
Another driver here , no rack and about 4 seats if anyones still looking for a
lift
Coming from Malahide , so may need to find a place to pick everyone up from
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: finch on December 20, 2011, 09:02:21
What day you thinking of heading down on ??

Need a lift and won't mind a space
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: ejok on December 20, 2011, 11:01:38
thinkin 28/29th
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: CormacR on December 20, 2011, 15:34:58
Can I get in there too? . . I'll bring hang sangages
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: ejok on December 20, 2011, 22:43:34
anyone know good routes to get to the kerry , and the place in kerry too :) ?
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: rog on December 21, 2011, 09:55:36
anyone know good routes to get to the kerry , and the place in kerry too :) ?

http://maps.google.ie/maps?hl=en&ll=52.057082,-9.936876&spn=0.04127,0.077162&t=h&z=14&vpsrc=6&layer=c&cbll=52.057049,-9.937051&panoid=Dca3ZgJBpajvp8EtuQ6fQA&cbp=12,254.98,,0,-0.6
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: kmck on December 21, 2011, 12:01:39
From dublin, head to limerick, from there head in the direction of kilarney there's a turn off but your going to miss it so from kilarney head to kilorglin then onto glenbeigh it's pretty straight forward.
Alternative route is through Mallow but as myself and Diarmaid a couple years ago discovered Mallow is the pit of hell where all hope dies.
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Diarmuid on December 21, 2011, 19:17:23
right lads, weather permitting, I'm driving down  8)

In the car:
Garbhan,
Jean,
Ross

1 more seat left

driving from maynooth > thurles > glenbeigh
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Ross on December 21, 2011, 21:02:05
Diarmuid, you don't need to go to Thurles for me, I can meet you on the way somewhere on the way, like Nenagh
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: DeirdreB on December 21, 2011, 23:52:34
Hi it's trinity Dee, I'll be driving down either the evening of the 27th or morning of the 28th. I have space in my car and bars - but I won't be going back to Dublin when I leave so if anyone fancies coming with me you'd have to make your own return arrangements for boat and self...
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: HelenaC on December 22, 2011, 15:01:36
Alternative route is through Mallow but as myself and Diarmaid a couple years ago discovered Mallow is the pit of hell where all hope dies.

NO IT IS NOT!!!!!   >:(

 just the road to kerry from mallow is shite, its our way of discouraging unfortunate passers by from taking their lives into their hands by accidently straying into the wilderness of kerry......
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Diarmuid on December 22, 2011, 19:57:00
in fairness Helena, the road to Mallow is shit too...

grand, so i'm now going
 Maynooth > Kerry

with maybe a stop or two ;P
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Eoghan on December 22, 2011, 19:59:59
pretty sure we should definitely implement the tuck and roll method of letting passengers out of the car
Title: Re: Kerry Lifts Thread!
Post by: Douchier on December 25, 2011, 23:39:37
Hi it's trinity Dee, I'll be driving down either the evening of the 27th or morning of the 28th. I have space in my car and bars - but I won't be going back to Dublin when I leave so if anyone fancies coming with me you'd have to make your own return arrangements for boat and self...

Ooh! Does that mean that we can go back to nordie-nordie land with you?