Hi - I am new to the site and unsure if this is the right place to ask, but I'm planning on attending Willie Clancy summer school this year and I don't really know how to find a place to stay. I saw some posts from last year that recommended 'going with the flow' but I'm a little uneasy with that since I'll be travelling alone, with no car, and I won't be able to bring a tent with me. Any suggestions? Thanks!
I stayed in a mobile home on the Lahiffes Campsite last year. There was no trouble at all there. I think that the trouble that people talk about must have applied to the free camping that goes on down at the beech. I know some people who were camping at the free camping where tents and vans were broken into. So they moved up to camp at Lahiffes campsite where it was always very peaceful: basically a good, managed campsite where safety was no problem.
If you're without a car, Lahiffes is convenient for the fiddle classes which is in walking distance. I found having a bicycle really came into its own for popping in and out of Miltown (it would also be walkable) and going to The Crosses of Anna.
There is also a really pleasant backroute for cycling into Miltown in the daytime and then at night you can almost cycle the whole way back on a pavement of the main road.
I second what dontshoutout says. If you want to "fall asleep" to the sounds of deafening djembe playing and have people stagger drunkenly into your tent then stay on the free campsite! The one near Spanish Point is much better, although it can be a washout if the weather turns bad. Mobile home is the way to go. That little back road which goes past Barker's B&B is great. I used to walk from Miltown back to the old convent when it was Baita Bosco hostel. Just after the sun rises all you can hear is birdsong and not another soul around.
By the way, I'm flying in from Luton to Shannon on Saturday July 1st. I arrive at 3PM.
I am planning on getting a taxi all the way to Miltown so if anyone is getting in at roughly the same time, do you fancy sharing the cost? If you're skint, contribute what you can or jump in for a lift!
Well now Conán, im booked into Barkers and if you were really nice you could probably get a lift from the airport!! Would hate to see you travel on your own!!!!
Seriously? Aislíng wasn't sure you were going. Thanks very much for the offer; I might take you up on that. You'll get your petrol money and a tune in your honour. Plus all the pints you can drink!!
Well folks, looks like that taxi might not be happening after all!
Well I seem to remember one great night at Cleary's thinking she had hollow legs. But I'd better not mention that just in case it makes her change her mind.
If it does, you could always wait until midnight, when I get to Shannon, then sit around until 6am, until I will get the car... On the other hand, you would probably get to Milltown on foot by then.
Conán, i will gladly pick you up from the airport on Saturday at 3pm any other weary travellers that may be around at that time but its not a bus!!
I will not tell on tales on your nights out either Conán and its bottles of Miller these days!!
Hi Rita, I am looking for a female person to share an apartment with which is 2 miles from Milton, if you are interested e-mail to Sandra.Oerter@web.de
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Hi - I am new to the site and unsure if this is the right place to ask, but I'm planning on attending Willie Clancy summer school this year and I don't really know how to find a place to stay. I saw some posts from last year that recommended 'going with the flow' but I'm a little uneasy with that since I'll be travelling alone, with no car, and I won't be able to bring a tent with me. Any suggestions? Thanks!
# Posted on June 7th 2006 by rita
Re: Willie Clancy
Rita, check this thread for info?:
http://www.thesession.org/discussions/display/9598/comments#comment202936
# Posted on June 7th 2006 by Ptarmigan
Re: Willie Clancy
Hi Rita
I have hired out a mobile home for the whole week on Spanish Point and am looking for someone to share it with. Please email me.
# Posted on June 7th 2006 by dontshoutout
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I stayed in a mobile home on the Lahiffes Campsite last year. There was no trouble at all there. I think that the trouble that people talk about must have applied to the free camping that goes on down at the beech. I know some people who were camping at the free camping where tents and vans were broken into. So they moved up to camp at Lahiffes campsite where it was always very peaceful: basically a good, managed campsite where safety was no problem.
If you're without a car, Lahiffes is convenient for the fiddle classes which is in walking distance. I found having a bicycle really came into its own for popping in and out of Miltown (it would also be walkable) and going to The Crosses of Anna.
There is also a really pleasant backroute for cycling into Miltown in the daytime and then at night you can almost cycle the whole way back on a pavement of the main road.
# Posted on June 7th 2006 by dontshoutout
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I second what dontshoutout says. If you want to "fall asleep" to the sounds of deafening djembe playing and have people stagger drunkenly into your tent then stay on the free campsite! The one near Spanish Point is much better, although it can be a washout if the weather turns bad. Mobile home is the way to go. That little back road which goes past Barker's B&B is great. I used to walk from Miltown back to the old convent when it was Baita Bosco hostel. Just after the sun rises all you can hear is birdsong and not another soul around.
# Posted on June 7th 2006 by Conán McDonnell
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By the way, I'm flying in from Luton to Shannon on Saturday July 1st. I arrive at 3PM.
I am planning on getting a taxi all the way to Miltown so if anyone is getting in at roughly the same time, do you fancy sharing the cost? If you're skint, contribute what you can or jump in for a lift!
# Posted on June 7th 2006 by Conán McDonnell
Re: Willie Clancy
Well now Conán, im booked into Barkers and if you were really nice you could probably get a lift from the airport!! Would hate to see you travel on your own!!!!
# Posted on June 7th 2006 by Paulam
Re: Willie Clancy
Seriously? Aislíng wasn't sure you were going. Thanks very much for the offer; I might take you up on that. You'll get your petrol money and a tune in your honour. Plus all the pints you can drink!!
Well folks, looks like that taxi might not be happening after all!
# Posted on June 7th 2006 by Conán McDonnell
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here conán i think ur going to regret saying that..... have u any idea how many pints my ma can drink????
your taxis booked!
# Posted on June 7th 2006 by aislíngmc
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Well I seem to remember one great night at Cleary's thinking she had hollow legs. But I'd better not mention that just in case it makes her change her mind.
# Posted on June 8th 2006 by Conán McDonnell
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If it does, you could always wait until midnight, when I get to Shannon, then sit around until 6am, until I will get the car... On the other hand, you would probably get to Milltown on foot by then.
# Posted on June 8th 2006 by Janek
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Conán, i will gladly pick you up from the airport on Saturday at 3pm any other weary travellers that may be around at that time but its not a bus!!
I will not tell on tales on your nights out either Conán and its bottles of Miller these days!!
# Posted on June 8th 2006 by Paulam
Re: Willie Clancy
I'd better let Milwaukee know they'll be working overtime in July then!
# Posted on June 8th 2006 by Conán McDonnell
Re: Willie Clancy
Hi Rita, I am looking for a female person to share an apartment with which is 2 miles from Milton, if you are interested e-mail to Sandra.Oerter@web.de
# Posted on June 18th 2006 by Sandrina