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Originally posted by SatNav View Post
I'd highly recommend a trip out to cascais it's beautiful!
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Originally posted by AndyFatBastard View PostI don't even know what a links course is
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Originally posted by AndyFatBastard View PostI don't even know what a links course is
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When you are a hacker like myself a LINKS course can be really memorable for the scrnery. Yep thats what stays with me. Just love playing with a vista. Rosses Pount , Ballyliffen , European etc love em .
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Originally posted by Dice75 View PostAnyone ever play Cruit Island?
Carne the golfing highlight of year so far- unreal (and out of the way) - make sure you play all 27 - old front 9 has some great holes though not as dramatic as other 2
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Originally posted by Wombatman View PostLinks golf is an overrated crap shoot. Give me the likes of K-Club, Dromoland Castle or Mount Juliet any day over the best links courses.
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I see Louis CK is doing two gigs on October 8/9 in the Limelight in Belfast, which holds 750 people. Tickets on sale tomorrow.
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Question on meat - Probably one for oleras or Gimmeabreak
Is cold smoking meat a big thing and is there a particular set up/process to it?
I'd never heard of it as a thing before the weekend. A mate of mine gets really good burgers from a butcher and having been going to him a bit, he got chatting to him and the butcher told him he cold smokes the meat before mincing which gives it it's flavour.
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Links golf is an overrated crap shoot. Give me the likes of K-Club, Dromoland Castle or Mount Juliet any day over the best links courses.
Plenty of underrated Golf Clubs out there the don't feature on the yankee lists but still have loads of charm and some gem holes. Golf Ireland are great for hosting regional and nation comps on random courses thereby supporting local clubs.
Have to agree with RDIII on the Golf Course wankery.Last edited by Wombatman; Yesterday, 12:24.
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Originally posted by Silver-Tiger View PostI decided during lockdown that it was a great opportunity to go and play some of the links courses in Ireland that I hadn't yet whilst the Yanks were away.
Only a few missing on the top 50 of that list including Ballybunion and Tralee which I couldn't get in my Kerry trip last year and up at mystery guests neck of the woods (going next summer).
The one course that really jumped out to me that I've played a few times now in the last couple of years that isn't as heralded by the casual golfer is The Island. I think it's beautiful. A good mix of elegant and raw holes with the back 9 being all world.
Royal Dublin surprised me in how strong it was. Really felt like raw links the day I played this year in sunshine and a stiff wind. Got beaten up but loved it.
Every list is subjective. Especially people overrating their home course. Arguing people's opinions on what is better can get silly very quickly. Personally make sure I get out to The European Club once a year. Really feels like I'm disconnected from the rat race everytime I'm down there. It's unfair as shit but somewhere I always want to be.
I am a member in RD. We got a new geeenkeeper this year and he’s made a difference. We are doing a huge project on our bunkers over the winter so I’ll have to get you out to see the difference next year. I love the Island but haven’t played it in years (they have changed a few holes since I was last there) Only played the European club on poxy days and didn’t really enjoy it.
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One of us! One of Us!
Yogahub in Phibsboro is good Hotspur for a place nearby, well my girlfriend likes it anyway.Last edited by Tar.Aldarion; Yesterday, 11:32.
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Originally posted by Strewelpeter View Post
I'm probably confused but the place I'm thinking of was some sort of yoga studio / party venue somewhere like Brunswick St. closer to Stoneybatter than Smithfield, seems to be gone now.
And that place in Knockanarrigan was originally named with the same brand.
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Golf Course wankery.
I suppose it was inevitable. Blaming elbows.
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Originally posted by Goodluck2me View Post
I hear you on that, and I really think Royal Dublin is underrated, but I can’t get behind The Island at all, it’s just so samesy, 4 par 4s to start off just doesn’t do it for me tbh. I could be wrong but I tend to underrate courses where I’m from rather than overrate them. I do think Ballyliffen is excellent, really enjoyed Ballybunion too but the first few holes are ordinary. Portmarnock I think is also pretty overrated in my view, its very good but just not spectacular enough to be considering the best in the country. Really want to play Tralee, Lahinch and Royal Portrush.
Portmarnock didn't blow me away either but I thought it was excellent and the best conditioned course I've ever played. Have Adare in a couple of months which should top it but never seen anything like it. I understand when people talk about 'the more you play it the more you appreciate it'. I'd say playing it a few times would see it move close to the top of my own list.
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Originally posted by Goodluck2me View Post
I hear you on that, and I really think Royal Dublin is underrated, but I can’t get behind The Island at all, it’s just so samesy, 4 par 4s to start off just doesn’t do it for me tbh. I could be wrong but I tend to underrate courses where I’m from rather than overrate them. I do think Ballyliffen is excellent, really enjoyed Ballybunion too but the first few holes are ordinary. Portmarnock I think is also pretty overrated in my view, its very good but just not spectacular enough to be considering the best in the country. Really want to play Tralee, Lahinch and Royal Portrush.
At the time I didn’t play golf and had no idea of Portmarnock whatsoever but happy to go along hacking it around.
Lovely day, great clubhouse and only realised quite a while afterwards when I mentioned it to people that I had a free round of golf & lunch.
I had a Portrush open comp booked but had to cancel due to Covid. Tralee is definitely up there for me, I enjoyed Dooks a few weeks ago too.
I’d love a trip around the North West though; some combination of Carne, Enniscrone, Sligo, Rosapenna, Narin & Portnoo & Ballyliffin.
Mt Juliet put down their open comps to 60e from September so playing an open comp there in 2 weeks. If the weather is good, their rate of 45e for hallowe’en week is quite good.
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Originally posted by Strewelpeter View Post
I'm probably confused but the place I'm thinking of was some sort of yoga studio / party venue somewhere like Brunswick St. closer to Stoneybatter than Smithfield, seems to be gone now.
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Originally posted by Silver-Tiger View PostI decided during lockdown that it was a great opportunity to go and play some of the links courses in Ireland that I hadn't yet whilst the Yanks were away.
Only a few missing on the top 50 of that list including Ballybunion and Tralee which I couldn't get in my Kerry trip last year and up at mystery guests neck of the woods (going next summer).
The one course that really jumped out to me that I've played a few times now in the last couple of years that isn't as heralded by the casual golfer is The Island. I think it's beautiful. A good mix of elegant and raw holes with the back 9 being all world.
Royal Dublin surprised me in how strong it was. Really felt like raw links the day I played this year in sunshine and a stiff wind. Got beaten up but loved it.
Every list is subjective. Especially people overrating their home course. Arguing people's opinions on what is better can get silly very quickly. Personally make sure I get out to The European Club once a year. Really feels like I'm disconnected from the rat race everytime I'm down there. It's unfair as shit but somewhere I always want to be.
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
I liked the ending.
SPOILERRedemption
SPOILER
IMO
Redemption has to be hard earned, there was no indication at any point until the procedurally kludgy courtroom scene that Jimmy was was working out anything. Look at everything that happened across all the series right up to him conning the widow and you are deluding yourself if you think that Jimmy is ever doing a day more than the 7 years in NC (with the golf program !)
In a way the whole final series and especially the last few shows was all about delivering happy endings and tying up loose ends, top quality work to include all the minute details and keep it entertaining to the end.
It was all about the McGill Bros and the roles they got to play.
Hopefully Gilligan has more in the tank.
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Jaysus, lisbon is some city.
Even when they are ripping you off you feel undercharged
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Originally posted by Lao Lao View PostWhat's the hipster place in town? Think you might be confusing the ownership.
And that place in Knockanarrigan was originally named with the same brand.
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Whenever I'm back paid up in Tralee if lads want to play without paying the €250 or whatever it is I'm pretty sure I can get guys out for €20 or something like that. Ye'll have to buy the first couple of beers obv.
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I decided during lockdown that it was a great opportunity to go and play some of the links courses in Ireland that I hadn't yet whilst the Yanks were away.
Only a few missing on the top 50 of that list including Ballybunion and Tralee which I couldn't get in my Kerry trip last year and up at mystery guests neck of the woods (going next summer).
The one course that really jumped out to me that I've played a few times now in the last couple of years that isn't as heralded by the casual golfer is The Island. I think it's beautiful. A good mix of elegant and raw holes with the back 9 being all world.
Royal Dublin surprised me in how strong it was. Really felt like raw links the day I played this year in sunshine and a stiff wind. Got beaten up but loved it.
Every list is subjective. Especially people overrating their home course. Arguing people's opinions on what is better can get silly very quickly. Personally make sure I get out to The European Club once a year. Really feels like I'm disconnected from the rat race everytime I'm down there. It's unfair as shit but somewhere I always want to be.
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Originally posted by Strewelpeter View Post
This place is perfect for that kind of thing... It 's owned and run by the people who run that unbearably hipster place in town so you'll probably know them
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Originally posted by Tar.Aldarion View PostIdeas for where to get a nice airbnb for new years within an hour of dublin? Somewhere not the farthest from takeaways/shops. Looking for 24 of us or so.
Perhaps somewhere in Meath or Wicklow might suit?
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Originally posted by Solksjaer! View PostFinished Better Call Saul. EPIC series .
SPOILERRedemption
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Originally posted by Murdrum View Post
Rosapenna @195e for all 3 courses to be used within 10 days seems like a great deal.
The new St Patrick’s is already ranked 55th in world.
The issue for most is that it’s so isolated. Fantastic value if you happen to convince a significant other that holiday breaks as far from your home as possible are a good idea
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Kudos to the two Dutch seventy-year-old sisters who sat next to me on the plane and realised I wasn't quite all right so essentially petted me for the full two hours. Love you to bits.
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Ideas for where to get a nice airbnb for new years within an hour of dublin? Somewhere not the farthest from takeaways/shops. Looking for 24 of us or so.
Perhaps somewhere in Meath or Wicklow might suit?
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Originally posted by Keane View Post
I see Tralee is at 8 just behind Ballybunion. The general consensus around here is that if you had the option to play both you should play Tralee twice, which I'm sure is hyperbole but the feeling is definitely that the name is the only thing BB has over it. I wouldn't know the difference. Tralee is a phenomenal track from the POV of natural beauty tbf.
I was a member as a youngster but left it go when my dad stopped paying the sub when I got to college. Membership is closed currently and the talk is that it might be 15k to get in when it reopens. I can get in for 5.5k currently (back paying the years I didn't pay before) going up by ~500 PA. I'll have to swallow it but it'll be a tough sell this year with a new house purchase and wedding all on the cards before the end of the year. I feel like if your neighbourhood has a world class amenity you better avail of it if you can. All my family play as well so it's bound to be in my future.
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Originally posted by Gimmeabreak View PostOn the topic of golf courses, etc.. I am a member in Palmerstown but play Bunclody regularly. I think Bunclody is one of the best in the country and no track gets close to it in value for money terms. Open singles every Wednesday which I am just back in the door from. Put it on your list.
As you say, it’s the best value of any course in the south which has a regular open.
Carlow is 2nd for me at a similar price but those last few holes in Bunclody are phenomenal. They alone are worth the price.
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On the topic of golf courses, etc.. I am a member in Palmerstown but play Bunclody regularly. I think Bunclody is one of the best in the country and no track gets close to it in value for money terms. Open singles every Wednesday which I am just back in the door from. Put it on your list.
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Originally posted by Murdrum View Post
Globally I don’t know tbh.
There are two lists published in Ireland with Kevin Markham being involved in this one: https://irishgolfer.ie/top-100/2022/...eland-ranking/
I know he’s highly thought of so I’d just assume that is good. At the higher end there doesn’t appear to be big changes. Adare & St Patrick’s entering so highly in recent years would probably be quite unusual.
At the lower end it can vary quite a bit, my course & Switch’s course aren’t currently ranked in the Top 100 on that list but I’ve seen both feature in other lists.
I’d almost guarantee mine will be ranked in 2023 because it’s hosting the Senior Cup this year and will just make an appearance as it will be mentioned quite a bit.
I was a member as a youngster but left it go when my dad stopped paying the sub when I got to college. Membership is closed currently and the talk is that it might be 15k to get in when it reopens. I can get in for 5.5k currently (back paying the years I didn't pay before) going up by ~500 PA. I'll have to swallow it but it'll be a tough sell this year with a new house purchase and wedding all on the cards before the end of the year. I feel like if your neighbourhood has a world class amenity you better avail of it if you can. All my family play as well so it's bound to be in my future.
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Originally posted by Keane View Post
What is the ranking for golf courses that would be considered the most definitive?
There are two lists published in Ireland with Kevin Markham being involved in this one: https://irishgolfer.ie/top-100/2022/...eland-ranking/
I know he’s highly thought of so I’d just assume that is good. At the higher end there doesn’t appear to be big changes. Adare & St Patrick’s entering so highly in recent years would probably be quite unusual.
At the lower end it can vary quite a bit, my course & Switch’s course aren’t currently ranked in the Top 100 on that list but I’ve seen both feature in other lists.
I’d almost guarantee mine will be ranked in 2023 because it’s hosting the Senior Cup this year and will just make an appearance as it will be mentioned quite a bit.
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Originally posted by Murdrum View Post
Rosapenna @195e for all 3 courses to be used within 10 days seems like a great deal.
The new St Patrick’s is already ranked 55th in world.
The issue for most is that it’s so isolated. Fantastic value if you happen to convince a significant other that holiday breaks as far from your home as possible are a good idea
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Don't. Accidentally. Click. The. BCS. Spoiler. In. Excessive. Enthusiasm.
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BCS
SPOILERA satisfying, but underwhelming (and I think underwhelming is unfair but I can't think of a better word) end to the one of the great TV series'.
I always liked Jimmy, saw his as a messer with a good heart, despite some of the behaviour in this series. Glad he went out the way he did.
Swingers
SPOILERI'll do a TR at some point, can't bring myself to think about anything about the weekend yet, the Fear is strong.
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Originally posted by oleras View Post
Get to a chemist, those bites can get infected from scratching. Think its called Tiger Balm, green stuff in a small jar..excellent itch relief.
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Originally posted by MysteryGuest View PostDonegal (+ Sligo/Mayo) >>>>>>>>Kerry (+ Clare) for golf AINEC
more top links, way better value + they don’t treat you like a piece of dirt if you aren’t a rich yank
The new St Patrick’s is already ranked 55th in world.
The issue for most is that it’s so isolated. Fantastic value if you happen to convince a significant other that holiday breaks as far from your home as possible are a good idea
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Originally posted by MysteryGuest View PostThe world athletics championships were on earlier this summer- don’t seem to recall them being shown on Irish TV or getting much coverage yet they seem to be all over the euros
find it hard to get interested in them now and used to watch a lot/participate
I find them enjoyable enough, always watch them. Although you have to be realistic about the actual merits of getting to a European semi/final in events where Americans, Africans or Jamaicans would be dominant at World level.
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Originally posted by DeeBrown View PostBeen taking the same flight weekly and the security queues in Dublin
are noticeably improving.
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The world athletics championships were on earlier this summer- don’t seem to recall them being shown on Irish TV or getting much coverage yet they seem to be all over the euros
find it hard to get interested in them now and used to watch a lot/participate
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Donegal (+ Sligo/Mayo) >>>>>>>>Kerry (+ Clare) for golf AINEC
more top links, way better value + they don’t treat you like a piece of dirt if you aren’t a rich yank
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Originally posted by Emmet View Post
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Feel in such a great mood after two nights of smoking weed. Apart from first night falling out of bed. It seems to have lifted a dark sense of depression. Was down at the doc talking about it before going away and she recommended an SSRI, which from memory are brutal. But look at me curing myself like a boss. In fairness I think the London outing might have helped also.
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