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28 Liverpool Sayings You Simply Must Know in the City

liverpudliansI remember watching the Beatles’ “A Hard Days Night” for the first time. It was great but also, scary in a way. I listened to them speaking and often couldn’t understand a word. Their accent, what they spoke and how they did it were so unreal to me at the time. John was hard to understand but it was almost impossible to get a grasp of what Ringo was saying.

Naturally they all spoke with their Liverpudlian accent and often used typical scouse sayings. We all do that in our cities. Everywhere you go you will hear a local accent and tons of sayings that an outsider will never understand.

The thing is though, in a city like Liverpool, with it’s amazing nightlife and party atmosphere, not knowing what people around you are saying might be hard. So, with that in mind I have prepared a list of some of the most common scouse sayings that you simply must know if you are coming to the city.

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10 Beatles Related Places in Liverpool You Simply Must See

Liverpool is famous for different things to many people. Some admire the Meccano or Hornby sets, for others it’s the Albert Dock, however one thing that practically everyone knows about the city is that it’s the birthplace of the Beatles.

The Fab Four have met, started playing and enjoyed their first success in this Merseyside city. As a result Liverpool is filled with wonderful places related to the famous band. In todays post I want to highlight 10 most important ones that you simply can’t miss during your stay in the city.

Places Related to Their Career

  • Cavern Club

Undoubtedly one of the most popular Beatles spots in Liverpool, the Cavern Club is a place where they played their first live performance, on 9 February 1961. It is also where their future manager, Brian Epstein saw them live for the first time, on 9 November 1961. Many claim that this was the event that practically launched their massive career.

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Going Deeper into the Literary Dublin – 5 Places Associated with Famous Irish Writers

James JoyceDublin is a city with a long literary history. Not only the city gave birth to some of the finest writers in the World but also delivered a beautiful scenery for their works. Moreover, many writers have left a personal mark on various locations in Dublin.

Today I want to highlight 5 places that have associations with famous irish writers.

Trinity College

Trinity College is by far one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city. It’s glorious grounds, as well as some of the buildings, including the famous Library are stops of almost every single tour around the city. However, what’s little known is that the college has some literary connections as well.

Jonathan Swift, a writer, famous for being the author of the Gulivar’s Travels and dean of the famous St Patricks Cathedral, Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker and Samuel Beckett have studied in the college.

Davy Byrne’s Pub

Dublin is almost synonymous with James Joyce. Famous for his novels The Dubliners, Ulysses and more, Joyce was a true Dubliner who loved the city deeply. Many places in Dublin such as the Bachelors Walk have been immortalized in his works but one of them truly stands out, the Davy Byrne’s Pub.

Joyce was a frequent visitor to the pub and even developed a special relationship with the owner. The pub is featured in Joycean works and the most prominently in Ulysses as a place where Leopold Bloom goes in for lunch.

On a side note, Davy Byrne’s is also said to be haunted by a ghost of none other by James Joyce himself!

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16 Haunted Places in Dublin that You Can Visit…If You Dare

Dublin ghostsDublin is a city with a long and colorful history. It is hard to find a place within the city centre that wouldn’t be of any historic significance. However, Dublin is also filled with supernatural history, a past that still manifests itself in various locations around the city.

If you are looking to discover a less known Dublin, read on. What follows is a list of 16 haunted places that you can visit them yourself. That is, if you are brave enough…

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Category: Dublin

Legoland UK – Top Family Attractions

Legoland UKLego is an amazing toy, I am sure you will agree. There isn’t many other toys that have put their mark on a few generations and most importantly, still entertain the kids (of all ages, may I add).

If your kids put Lego above anything else, as is the case with many young ones, then a trip to Legoland UK is a must. This lego themed park is a perfect destination for your family holidays.

Read on to find out more about this family holiday destination.

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5 Little Known St. Patricks Day Facts

st patricks dayIf you have been even vaguely following the news, you must know about one of the most important holidays in Ireland coming up tomorrow, the St. Patrick’s Day. And, as much as you may know who the famous saint was, and why do we celebrate the holiday, I believe there are still some less known facts that I want to highlight to you today.

  1. 1. Even though St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in numerous countries around the globe, there are only 3 places in the World where it is an actual public holiday:
    - Ireland
    - The Canadian Province of Newfoundland, and
    - The Island of Montserrat
  2. 2. The very first St. Patrick’s Day parade didn’t take place in Ireland. It was in fact held in Boston in 1737, however, the first large scale such event took place in New York in 1762.
  3. 3. In 1780 George Washington allowed his soldiers a holiday on March, 17 as an act of solidarity with the Irish in their fight of Independence.
  4. 4. The shortest parade route was reported to be in Dripsey in County Cork, Ireland. It stretched for a mere 23.4 meters (approx. 77 feet), between two local pubs: The Weigh Inn and the Lee Valley. However, these days the shortest parade is apparently held in Hot Springs in Arkansas. It spans 30 meters (98 feet).
  5. 5. It is hard to imagine bars and pubs in Ireland being closed on St. Patricks Day. Let’s face it, Guinness sales are soaring on the day, however, up until 1970 all taps were dry on March 17th. By a law decreed in 1903, st. Patricks Day was celebrated as a national holiday. All bars have to be closed on any national holiday and thus, there were no pubs open on the St. Patricks Day. The law was finally overridden in 1970.

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Category: Dublin, Events, Fun Stuff

25 Super Funny Dublin Sayings You Would Never Understand

Maybe you have heard them already but still can’t figure out what they mean.

Or perhaps you are coming to Dublin for the first time and wonder how will you understand the locals.

Dublin is quite famous for its sayings and slang language. Some of those are so popular that are widely used by almost everyone in the city.

If you are on your way here, or planning to come over some time later this year, read on.  What follows is an extensive guide to typical Dublin sayings you would never understand.

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Category: Dublin, Fun Stuff

15 Unbelievable Laws in Dublin You Might Have to Adhere to While in the City

Every country and city in the world has a set of laws that either make you laugh or raise your eyebrows in wonder. And, Ireland, and Dublin has a fair share of those. I suppose many of the laws below are a pure fiction, myths that have been passed, often from one generation to another. Yet still, they are fun to read.

So, if you are planning a trip to DUblin, get yourself accustomed to some of the funniest laws you might have to adhere to while in the city.

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Category: Dublin, Fun Stuff

10 Interesting Facts About Dublin I am Sure You Didn’t Know

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O'Connell Bridge, Dublin

Dublin is one of the most fascinating cities in Europe, it’s a fact. It is crammed with amazing things to see and do, from landmarks, tourist attractions to the famous city nightlife. But, it is also a city with a colorful history behind it, a history that results in many interesting facts which I decided to tell you more about today.

With ten million Guinness pints, a famous Dublin drink, being sold every day, it is no surprise that the city has become synonymous with it. And, if you want to enjoy the dark beer in the oldest pub in Ireland, you can do so in Dublin. The Brazen Head is located on High Street, just off the Merchant’s Quay in the city centre. You can find more information about it here www.brazenhead.com

O’Connell Bridge (pictured right) is by far the most famous such structure in the city is the only bridge in Europe that has the same width and length. Another interesting fact about it is that up till 1800 it was a rope structure capable of supporting one man and donkey at a time.

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How to Survive Public Transport in Dublin

public transport in DublinPublic transport in Dublin has undoubtedly become quite mythical for many. Without a doubt you hear stories about it before you arrive to the city, and it takes a while to fully get used to the way the busses operate. Unlike in most other places, the rules for public transport in Dublin are quite original and I think it is better if you know them before you arrive.

If you are coming to Dublin and plan to commute around by bus, read on. What follows are 3 things you must know to survive the Dublin public transport.

Timetables

Even though there are timetables displayed on most bus stops, busses in Dublin is almost always late. It’s a rule. There is practically no bus in Dublin that would arrive on time. It is also quite normal to have to wait even up to an hour for your bus and have three arrive at the same time.

This is largely due to the fact that busses don’t stop at every bus stop and thus it is quite difficult to give precise travel times for the journey. Continue Reading »

Category: Dublin
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