Israel (Away) Sat 26th Mar 05

[Eldad]

who will u be supporting Eldad??? :D :D :D

Ireland, Ireland, Ireland!!!Ireland, Ireland, Ireland!!!

I live in TA, but I'm an Irish citizen and I support Ireland !!!

[Green Tribe]

:D :D :D :D :D

[the_bonk]

Eldad, are you Jewish?
If not, why do you live in Israel?
:D

[Eldad]

Eldad, are you Jewish?
If not, why do you live in Israel?
:D

Yes, I'm Jewish.
But I prefer the Irish football than the Israeli.
It is not a good place to write why I doesn't like the Israeli football...

[thejollyrodger]

It is not a good place to write why I doesn't like the Israeli football.

well then tell us whats so good about Irish football from an israeli point of view:D

[lopez]

Eldad, are you Jewish?
If not, why do you live in Israel?
:DEldad is, if I'm correct, like a few on this site, 2G. Surprisingly as it may seem, there are Irish Jews. One I know (genuine as mother was German Jew, which orthodox Jews use as a criterion if I'm correct) is making just a fleeting visit to the game, unfortunately. He is a regular at most games I've been to. Conchita, my wife, while born in England, grew up in 'Jewtown' Cork, which was a couple of streets with a dwindling number of Jews living there (gone to Israel, US, they had married Catholics). In recognition of this a local square was called Shalom Park. I mention this as a Dermot Keogh's book on the history of Irish Jews (http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1859181503/qid=1110578668/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl/026-4065390-5042821) mentions her house as being originally occupied by a Lithuanian Jewish family when it was built. Both Cork and Dublin have had Jewish mayors. And of course, Ireland's most famous literary character, Joyce's Leopold Bloom, was the son of a Jew.

[Green Tribe]

Yes, I'm Jewish.
But I prefer the Irish football than the Israeli.
It is not a good place to write why I doesn't like the Israeli football...

oh go on.......we won't tell anyone........it is only us on the foot.ie website listening........ :rolleyes: ;) :D :D

[Eldad]

oh go on.......we won't tell anyone........it is only us on the foot.ie website listening........ :rolleyes: ;) :D :D

It is not a secret... I just doesn't want to argue with "The Bonk" about subject that you'll never understand about what I am talking about.
You don't follow after the Israeli league and you don't know the managers of the israeli association...

In Israel I only love my favourite team, Hapoel Haifa :)

[Green Tribe]

fair enough...., don't want u boys throwing handbags at each other :D :D :D

[Israel-fan]

dear Irish fans
i wish you a good time in israel (except the match itself, of course).
i also want to ask you how many fans are expected to come here?
if you have any question, just ask and i will try to answer.

and happy St. Patrick day! many people are celebrating it here in israel too :D

[burning soil]

Hi Im from Israel,my name is Doron.
pls take a look to another picture of the Ramat-Gan stadium-
http://img119.exs.cx/img119/97/5747714ws1mk.jpg

Hom many Irish fans are suppost to visit here?

[Eldad]

Do you know when will the team arrive to Israel?
I would like to wait for them in airport...

[Green Tribe]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?world=0075

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
i expect the local fishermen may find a new species of lobster on the beaches of Tel Aviv............................

http://www.unishealth.nhs.uk/Images/SHC_Sunburn.gif

[Green Tribe]

This will keep all the 'lads' in Tel Aviv entertained....

http://www.christusrex.org/www1/ofm/cic/CICmass2.html

expect times will vary over Easter

:D :D




Prayers in the Holy Land = 3 points, oui? :D

i recommend st peter's, very nice.

[Eldad]

I recieved the tickets today!!!
Gates 17-18, Ramat Gan stadium, here I come !!!

Go Ireland !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Saint Tom]

IG and Doron,
welcome to the forum.

Count down is well and truly on now....


The FAI has sold 2500 tickets as far as I know, so I'd assume thats how many people are going to travel. Not as many as previous trips but, given the relative difficulties (6 hour flight/ "security" situation etc) it is quite a positive number. How many away fans is usual at games involving Israel?

[Israel-fan]

I still remember the unbelievable nubmer of fans that supported the Irish national team in Paris. how many where there?
I don't remember when more than 1000 fans came to israel for an international game. its the political situation and the long way as you said, but 2500 (and i believe that we will see more) is a great number.
I will be there among the 43000~ fans.

By the way- i also recommend St. peter's. i was there last weak and its a nice place.
The weather here is not stable. Sunny days aside with rainy days, but i believe that in the end of march, the days will be hot. Short sleaves, that's for sure.
If you have more questions i can answer.
Good night

[Reddladd]

Gates 17 and 18. Where abouts in the stadium are they?

[Superhoops]

Gates 17 and 18. Where abouts in the stadium are they?
Probably between Gates 16 and 19! :rolleyes:

[Israel-fan]

this is Ramat Gan national stadium:
http://img119.exs.cx/img119/97/5747714ws1mk.jpg
17-18 is a bad place (as expected for the away fans isn't it?), in the picture its 3-4 o'clock. behind the right goal.

[ACdub]

Sure wont we have a great view of Robbie Keane's goal celebrations!!

[Eldad]

IG and Doron,
welcome to the forum.

Count down is well and truly on now....


The FAI has sold 2500 tickets as far as I know, so I'd assume thats how many people are going to travel. Not as many as previous trips but, given the relative difficulties (6 hour flight/ "security" situation etc) it is quite a positive number. How many away fans is usual at games involving Israel?

I traveled to Spain at 1999 at time when Israel played away match in Albacete so I went to there.
We were about 30 people... About half of them was Jewish students from Morroco who live in Madrid.

[Eldad]

Sure wont we have a great view of Robbie Keane's goal celebrations!!

Or Roy Keane :)
The Israeli g'keeper Awate is very bad in long shots...
Will Ian Harte take a place in the game?

[pineapple stu]

I still remember the unbelievable nubmer of fans that supported the Irish national team in Paris. how many were there?
Impossible to tell really. In the region of 30,000 to 35,000 though. Which is about twice as many as we were given tickets for! :)

[kobby]

Dear friends
You can check out the Israel embessy web-sute for tips etc..

1. party invetion
http://dublin.mfa.gov.il/mfm/Web/Main/pic.asp?pic=72609.jpg
2. cherch list
http://dublin.mfa.gov.il/mfm/web/main/document.asp?DocumentID=72607&MissionID=116

Take Care
Yours
Kobby Barda

[Saint Tom]

Thanks for the info Kobby, will all our Israeli friends be attending the beach party? Hope so!

Any of the Irish lads fancy a kick about on the beach on Friday morning/midday?
Two best ways of getting rid of a hangover are swimming and playing ball!

[donalfitz]

Dear friends
You can check out the Israel embessy web-sute for tips etc..

1. party invetion
http://dublin.mfa.gov.il/mfm/Web/Main/pic.asp?pic=72609.jpg
2. cherch list
http://dublin.mfa.gov.il/mfm/web/main/document.asp?DocumentID=72607&MissionID=116

Take Care
Yours
Kobby Barda

Have any of you read the Ireland on Sunday on the 13th.
With quote from Kobby stating "He has planned a red-carpet reception, with girls to greet the planeloads of fans with welcome packs, including a copy of Tel Aviv, discounts on drinks, food and emtry on nightclubs, free city tours and invitations to a wild beach party in the old port, with DJs and Brazilian dancers :D to boot.
We're going to give the fans king-size treatment,' he says, over a freshly pulled pint of lager :D at the brewhouse, the only microbrewery in the Middle East. On the Saturday , the fans will make their way to Ramat Gan Stadium, an unassuming 40,00 capacity structure about five kilometers from the central buss station. 'Irish and Israeli flags will line the route from the hotels to the staduim.We're going to create that home away from home feeling,' says kobby "

[Eldad]

BTW, the best way to see the city is on foot... TA is a small city (compare to European cities) and it is very nice and easy to walk in streets.
Buss and taxis are available everywhere in city centre.
If you take a taxi in TA the price is usually about 15-20 nis, or more if you go to stadium. From Hotels area in Hayarkon street to Ramat Gan Stadium don't pay more than 30-35 nis!

[Cowboy]

Sounds very reasonable Eldad

[kobby]

Have any of you read the Ireland on Sunday on the 13th.
With quote from Kobby stating "He has planned a red-carpet reception, with girls to greet the planeloads of fans with welcome packs, including a copy of Tel Aviv, discounts on drinks, food and emtry on nightclubs, free city tours and invitations to a wild beach party in the old port, with DJs and Brazilian dancers :D to boot.
We're going to give the fans king-size treatment,' he says, over a freshly pulled pint of lager :D at the brewhouse, the only microbrewery in the Middle East. On the Saturday , the fans will make their way to Ramat Gan Stadium, an unassuming 40,00 capacity structure about five kilometers from the central buss station. 'Irish and Israeli flags will line the route from the hotels to the staduim.We're going to create that home away from home feeling,' says kobby "


Hey Donalfitz
can you scan the article and place it here or sent it to my mail...
kobbybarda@gmail.com

[Saint Tom]

Brazilian girls..... :)

anyone got any flags made for the trip? Got a new Pats tricolour and another sponsored by the Belgard Complex Tallaght (kip!)

[Green Tribe]

Have any of you read the Ireland on Sunday on the 13th.
With quote from Kobby stating "He has planned a red-carpet reception, with girls to greet the planeloads of fans with welcome packs, including a copy of Tel Aviv, discounts on drinks, food and emtry on nightclubs, free city tours and invitations to a wild beach party in the old port, with DJs and Brazilian dancers :D to boot.
We're going to give the fans king-size treatment,' he says, over a freshly pulled pint of lager :D at the brewhouse, the only microbrewery in the Middle East. On the Saturday , the fans will make their way to Ramat Gan Stadium, an unassuming 40,00 capacity structure about five kilometers from the central buss station. 'Irish and Israeli flags will line the route from the hotels to the staduim.We're going to create that home away from home feeling,' says kobby "

Maybe the Brazilian dancers are male........ ;) :D :D

[IsMiseSean]

How long would it take to walk to the Stadium from the city centre?

[Beavis]

anyone got any flags made for the trip? Got a new Pats tricolour and another sponsored by the Belgard Complex Tallaght (kip!)
Had a flag made esp. for the Israel game(€150 it cost !) but lost it on its maiden apperance (Portugal game) :o :rolleyes: Might get one organised n the next week. How do you go about getting sponsorship? Always thought I might give it a try, what type of money are we talking about?

[Eldad]

How long would it take to walk to the Stadium from the city centre?

Ramat Gan Stadium is 4-5 km from city centre so it must takes about 1.5-2 hours to get there on foot...

[Dotsy]

Just back last night from a 2 day business trip to Tel Aviv. Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to see much of the city while there. We stayed in Sheratron Tel Aviv which is on Hayarkon St. right on the beach next to the marina. Loads of hotels all along this street so I reckon quite a few fans will end up there.

Went to the following bars

Molly Blooms (Irish pub), on corner of Mendele Street and Hayarkon. Smallish pub but good atmosphere. Had a band playing traditional instrumental music on Monday night. Pints of plain excellent and 23 NIS each (about €4). Tables outside as well. Shows football on TV including premiership and la liga.

Mikes Place, Herbert Samule St.. On the beach. Good lively bar that does good food. Live band most nights apparently. Seems very popular with extremely attractive young Israeli women. Happy hour 4pm-9pm (2 for the price of one). I think it was about 15-20 NIS for larger (Carlsberg/Tuborg). Was well on when we got there so not quite sure. Was bombed in 2003 and 3 people killed but opened 6 months later. Right next store to the US embassy.

Joeys Bar 42 Allenby St. Bar seems to have a good mix (students, tourists, locals). Happy hour 4-9. Drinks were a little bit more expensive here than elsewhere we went but still reasonable. Massive CD collection and barman will play requests. NO problem meeting ladies here guys but chose the right one otherwise but I think you might end up having to pay for the pleasure.The other two bars were very close to the beach. THis was two or three blocks walk from Hayarkon street away.

Can't give you much advise about getting to and from the airport in Tel Aviv as we were met by customers but make sure you get there at least 3 hours before departure if flying EL AL. The security is pretty intense and my bags and I got searched twice, Xrayed once, put through the normal airport scanner as well. You get asked alot of questions by the secuirty guys. Flew out from Heathrow and the security there is also tight but doesn't take as long. Asked the passport control in TA to stamp my landing card instead of passport and it was no problem.

I was surprised in Tel Aviv not to see alot of police on the streets but every bar we went into to and most of the shops have security outside that will search you with a hand held scanner. People seem to just get on with their lives and the people in Tel Aviv are very friendly. We felt safe wherever we ended up walking late at night. The guys we met on business told us that Tel Aviv has very little crime and everwhere is safe to walk around. We mainly stayed around the beach area but the city is not big and there seems to be plenty of taxis and they are quite cheap.

Anyone we talked to about the match and who follows football thinks Ireland are a very strong team and a draw against us would be a good result but they expect their team to go out and play for the win. They seem to watch alot of Premiership footie and are well aware of alot of our players. Roy Keane, Duffer and Robbie Keane would be best known. They are very keen to make the IRish fans welcome.

Hope this info is of use. Only sorry I can't make the match myself.

[Dotsy]

One other thing. Was able to use my Banklink card in ATMs at airport and in Tel Aviv. The rate was quite good and commission small.

[donalfitz]

Maybe the Brazilian dancers are male........ ;) :D :D
cheeky

[Green Tribe]

cheeky

:rolleyes: :D :D moi??!! :p

[Cowboy]

One other thing. Was able to use my Banklink card in ATMs at airport and in Tel Aviv. The rate was quite good and commission small.

Thanks for all the info, very useful

[Green Tribe]

Eldad, bonk, israeli guy etc do any of you know which israeli channel will be showing the ireland game?

thanks :D :D

[donalfitz]

Thanks for all the info, very useful
Thanks from me too, especially the time it takes for the security check at the airport coming back.
:)

[the_bonk]

Eldad, bonk, israeli guy etc do any of you know which israeli channel will be showing the ireland game?

thanks :D :D
channel 10

[Green Tribe]

channel 10

magneev, a'fkhee :D :D

[the_bonk]

magneev, a'fkhee :D :D
LOL, what is the second word?
( maybe : Ahi = my brother? )

[Green Tribe]

eh.. yeah, blame eldad, he was the teacher :D ;) heh heh need to go back a few pages maybe i spelt it wrong! but meant to be brother/friend :o

[IsMiseSean]

Ramat Gan Stadium is 4-5 km from city centre so it must takes about 1.5-2 hours to get there on foot...

I don't think I'll walk that distance, I'm not as fit as I use to be :o

[IsMiseSean]

What's the policy on clubs over there? Are they all over 18's?
Are they strick on dress-code, no runners, no team colours, no jeans etc?

[Green Tribe]

the israeli lads will reply to you, although i think this was briefly discussed in this thread, somewhere!!!! :D

[Eldad]

What's the policy on clubs over there? Are they all over 18's?
Are they strick on dress-code, no runners, no team colours, no jeans etc?

Well, I can help you a lot about that because I am not used to go to clubs in TA... But what can I say is that Alcohol selling is limited to people over age 18.
Israel is not a religius country (like Iran or even like some more nighbours) so you can wear whatever you like (Ireland team's shirt will be more than welcome).
Friday night in Purim festival so people will wear strange disguise.

BTW, don't be suprised to see gays and lesbians in TA streets.
Some clubs in TA are clubs of them and if you don't like it before, just look at signs in entrance and don't get in... It is very easy to recognise.