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isleham
21 Nov 22 09:08
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Thinking of going over for the Christmas Festival and was wondering how one gets from Dublin Town Centre to the Course
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Report Andrew.in.Sweden November 21, 2022 9:27 AM GMT
Isleham

I've been (Champion stakes) albeit a good few years ago.

I was staying at an airport hotel and going to Leopardstown i simply got a taxi, it wasn't so expensive (then). On the way back, i got a bus into Dublin city (as did many) and it didn't appear to be a problem
Report kerryboy November 21, 2022 9:52 AM GMT
Get the Luas to Sandyford and there is a complimentary shuttle bus to the racecourse. Alternatively get the Luas to the next stop - Central Park - and it is about a 10 minute walk to the racecourse
Report formoftheace November 21, 2022 10:24 AM GMT
Coach from the airport for around €10 drops at the door….in time for an Irish breakfast…
Report formoftheace November 21, 2022 10:26 AM GMT
The girl at the help desk advised no taxi….luxury coach….straight there….and back…
Report jimnast November 21, 2022 10:57 AM GMT
Both kerryboy and form are correct in there advice.if you do go isleham pay the extra for the seats (premier) the view of the racing is superb.
Report Bentring November 21, 2022 10:57 AM GMT
Where ye getting this breakfast
Report isleham November 21, 2022 11:03 AM GMT
Thanks for all answers..
either coach from Airport on arrival (28th) or the Luad looks best
Report isleham November 21, 2022 11:03 AM GMT
*Luas
Report jimnast November 21, 2022 11:09 AM GMT
If your staying at the Clayton the bus drops at the door if staying in Dublin tram is best
Report Andrew.in.Sweden November 21, 2022 11:10 AM GMT
I'm not even sure there was a coach from the airport when i went (Daylami and Frankie won the Champion stakes) but a tenner seems a good deal to me.

I though Dublin was a really nice city, good night life, although i can't comment today of course.
Report ItsMeSwaddle November 21, 2022 11:13 AM GMT
Take plenty of funds, very very expensive in the centre but brilliant nightlife.

Tram/Luas couldnt be easier. Goodluck.
Report formoftheace November 21, 2022 11:13 AM GMT
Yes the coach is available every half hour….bentring…you get the breakfast at the course….
Report isleham November 21, 2022 11:16 AM GMT
Always go for 3 days at Punchestown plus the monday night at either Naas or Navan and stay at Barberstown Castle but never done Leopardstown so pretty familiar with the City.
Report Bentring November 21, 2022 11:26 AM GMT
So where on the course exactly do you get this breakfast.
Been going to leopardstown from the late 80's and never seen breakfast apart from a filled roll
Report formoftheace November 21, 2022 11:52 AM GMT
Rubbish I was there when High Chaperral won had to wait on the Stewards

The breakfast was served next to a bar…maybe things have changed…check it out..ask around you’ll find I’m right….
Report hulk23 November 21, 2022 11:57 AM GMT
as someone has said, take plenty euro.  1 turkish delight sells for €1.60 (£1.39).  can get a pack of 3 here for £1. 

everything else similarly priced.
Report jimnast November 21, 2022 12:22 PM GMT
Isleham

Leopardstown different class than punchestown
Report Nogoody November 21, 2022 12:32 PM GMT
Don't start off from the city, stand outside my gate and I'll give you a lift. We'll be there in 12/15 mins.
Report Bentring November 21, 2022 12:45 PM GMT
The breakfast was served next to a bar......1st race 1:50pm there was no breakfast it's not the high St they don't cater for breakfast when those hrs have elapsed.
Panoramic restaurant will serve lunch and afternoon tea the other's are cafeteria and fast food.
Someone said on another thread you have an opinion on so many threads now I understand that with all this bull$hit.
Beside a bar lmaoLaugh
Report formoftheace November 21, 2022 12:48 PM GMT
I was there at 11.00 thicko….check it out

Flew from Edinburgh to Dublin

First thing asked when they picked up my accent….are you rangers or Celtic ff’s very disappointed
Report Bentring November 21, 2022 1:06 PM GMT
You were there 11'oc 1st race 13:50 gates open 2hrs b4 1st race work it out thicko
Report formoftheace November 21, 2022 1:11 PM GMT
Ff’s it’s like talking to a tree…
Report formoftheace November 21, 2022 1:16 PM GMT
2003 check it out…
Report Rico-Dangleflaps November 21, 2022 1:22 PM GMT
f4rty infesting ev fred these days tarking absolute pony non stop.

F0@d farty ysc.
Report formoftheace November 21, 2022 1:25 PM GMT
You following me
Report Bentring November 21, 2022 1:29 PM GMT
Picture the scene,some catering staff are asked to come in early at 10.30am and reply ffs no one will be in b4 12:30pm.
We have a special guest arriving he's the local village idiot and he wants a fry.'But we're catering for lunch'dosent matter he's special needs.
Is that that guy bonnie 'no just some gangster from the clyde'
Report formoftheace November 21, 2022 1:34 PM GMT
Check the date …2003.  Jesus Christ thick or what….
Report Rico-Dangleflaps November 21, 2022 2:20 PM GMT
i recall that day..there was a tannoy announcement 'could the jock wearing the tam o'shanter please move the petrol tanker from the car park'
Report timberman November 22, 2022 8:20 AM GMT
The Luas ( Tram ) Green Line goes from City centre to Sandyford which will have a shuttle bus drop you to course or the next stop is central park which is ten minute walk from course.
If you are staying near airport which is North of the city get a taxi to Parnell Luas stop ( top of O Connell street) or Marlborough street ( back of O Connell street ) to get on the green Luas going south to leopardstown which is South of the city.
Report MJK November 22, 2022 1:38 PM GMT

Nov 21, 2022 -- 1:06PM, Bentring wrote:


You were there 11'oc 1st race 13:50 gates open 2hrs b4 1st race work it out thicko


First race is usually 12.20 or 12.25

Report sageform November 22, 2022 4:54 PM GMT
Don't attempt to drive through the city. The last time I did that about 10 years ago it took 3 hours to travel 3 miles. I have not back since.
Report Bentring November 22, 2022 5:23 PM GMT
MJK he was at the champion stakes not Xmas festival read the thread
Report punchestown November 22, 2022 7:35 PM GMT
That light rail/Tram system AKA the Daniel Day or the Jerry Lee....Laugh
Report DIFERENT GRAVY 12 November 22, 2022 7:50 PM GMT
I always go by tinker/piebald horse. Also get a price for tarmaccing my garden.
Report punchestown November 22, 2022 7:52 PM GMT
What kind of **** is that?^^^
Report formoftheace November 22, 2022 7:53 PM GMT
MJK you are dealing with a tree…..High Chaperral didn’t run over Xmas lol.  He won the race I went to see and punt…when I saw Falbrav in the parade…I had to split some of my bet….I’ve never seen a horse look so good in all my life

Just as well mick stitched up Holland…
Report MJK November 22, 2022 8:28 PM GMT

Nov 21, 2022 -- 11:03AM, isleham wrote:


Thanks for all answers..either coach from Airport on arrival (28th) or the Luad looks best


You usually get the tickets a little cheaper on pigsback.com if you're booking in advance

Report San Quentin November 22, 2022 10:30 PM GMT
Left it late,coming over also just a couple days Wed/Thurs racing any hotel recommendations?
Report Bentring November 22, 2022 10:49 PM GMT
Stay wherever you can afford,Bray near leopardstown has hotels probably cheaper than Dublin but it depends on what you want.
Most will be day trippers as it's Christmas and who wants to get a fukin breakfast when turkey and ham is available
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