Israel (Away) Sat 26th Mar 05

[Saint Tom]

pubs have run out of beer when the Irish are around FACT.

Do we know if many Israelis will be at this beach party? Got an invitation with my Travel agent Tickets so the Tourist authorities in TA must have done their homework.

I think the numbers travelling to Tel Aviv is a credit to us. If we get 2500 it is an achievement, considering the Swiss only had 40-50 :rolleyes: Any idea how many French are going to travel Israeli lads for the game next wednesday?

[SuperDub]

Iran was amazing, We stopped off in malta to refuel "we went the scenic route with 747 travel" but in the airport in malta we bought the place dry of beer and drank it all on the final leg to tehran. The locals were great applauding us on the street corners as our bus passed by. Then to find eddie jordan standing on the terrace beside us "No corporate box's in the azzuri.

it was a weird feeling in the airport after the game mingling with the team we had qualified for the world cup but we were all so sobre.

Roll on thursday. I hope the immigration lads don't give me grief for visiting iran.

[ACdub]

pubs have run out of beer when the Irish are around FACT.

Do we know if many Israelis will be at this beach party? Got an invitation with my Travel agent Tickets so the Tourist authorities in TA must have done their homework.

I think the numbers travelling to Tel Aviv is a credit to us. If we get 2500 it is an achievement, considering the Swiss only had 40-50 :rolleyes: Any idea how many French are going to travel Israeli lads for the game next wednesday?

There will probably be more Irish staying on for the French game than French travelling! :D

[gspain]

Roll on thursday. I hope the immigration lads don't give me grief for visiting iran.

I actually rang the embassy on this as no doubt some bright spark in Mossad would notice that they had a lot of visitors in the same few days that had also visited Iran. No problems here and they are aware of it.

Only a few days to go now - can't wait.

[Israel-fan]

Some countries have weird laws with regarding drink.



you just have to present an ID that proves that you are over 18 years old.
i don't think its legal to buy a drink for some one who is under 18.
about drinking in the streets, i never saw people drinking in the streets but i'm sure that as long as there is no violence (and there isn't i hope), its fine.

tell me, do you think irish women will come also? :cool:

[Beavis]

If going by the booking for our Hotel (Beavis & I are going with Standup) is anything then I don'y think there'll be any wives going:

Singles:1
Twins: 34
Three beddeds: 6
Doubles:0

If you're looking for more Ireland fans drinking stories I heard one from back in '90. A huge croud decided to go to via a 3 day cruise to Sicily. After 2 days they'd drank the boat dry & had to spend the last night sober!

Thanks Tom for the money exchange.

Roll on cheap drink & sunstroke!

[Cowboy]

We rented an apartment and our hosts had actually got alcohol for us but we didn't touch it.

I know, saw it on the RTE documentary :)

[kobby]

Friends..
Today Maariv sport (second largest newspaper in Israel) wrote 2 pages with all of your stories written here in the last few days...
Here is a link for the story :
http://www.nrg.co.il/online/3/ART/885/592.html
Cant wait 2 see u all
Yours
Kobby

[Cowboy]

is there an english version anywhere ?

[kobby]

is there an english version anywhere ?
But take a look of the photo and how long it is...it covered 2 pages today..

[Green Tribe]

Friends..
Today Maariv sport (second largest newspaper in Israel) wrote 2 pages with all of your stories written here in the last few days...
Here is a link for the story :
http://www.nrg.co.il/online/3/ART/885/592.html
Cant wait 2 see u all
Yours
Kobby

too many pics of roy keane the brat :rolleyes: :D ;)

[emoshiko]

i have spare ticket for the games in israel gates 11-12
connect me at emoshiko@walla.com
have a nice day...
hope to see you in tel aviv as many as you'll be
there's also a good bar in hertzelia called "DUBLIN" you should try it
they say it's the best in israel and the most beautiful
have a nice day...

[Eldad]

i have spare ticket for the games in israel gates 11-12
connect me at emoshiko@walla.com
have a nice day...
hope to see you in tel aviv as many as you'll be
there's also a good bar in hertzelia called "DUBLIN" you should try it
they say it's the best in israel and the most beautiful
have a nice day...

11-12 are good gates, but Israeli fans sit there...

[Dotsy]

Alan Quinn has pulled out of the squad with an injury. Looks like he's the only one.

[emoshiko]

11-12 are good gates, but Israeli fans sit there...

as you know there a rush for any ticket with good seats, beside... the israel audince is no harmful

[maryclair]

I do have a ticket for Gates 17/ 18 but I am looking to meet up with some other Irish folk as I will be going alone
My e-mail address is mary@hooton.me.uk

[Eldad]

I do have a ticket for Gates 17/ 18 but I am looking to meet up with some other Irish folk as I will be going alone
My e-mail address is mary@hooton.me.uk

I still remind you that if someone is alone and would like to go with me to the u-21 game on Friday - he is more than welcome to send me a private message or e-mail to eldad.herman@gmail.com .
I live in Tel-Aviv so if someone has any kind of problem or question don't hasitate to ask me!

See you on Saturday in gates 17-18!

[the_bonk]

Today 'Ron Amikam' wrote in the newspaper : " 10 tips for the Irish fan's " .... He wrote what you wrote here in this thread and others.
He also published the forum's addrass so I believe that a lot of Israeli's will visit the site in the next couple of days.
Dont forget who where the first ones to help you ( Eldad and myself ) LOL

[burning soil]

Irish fans which are going to watch the u-21 game on Friday, I
suggest you will visit the Herzliya beaches, very nice ,the weather
should be warm.

[Israel-fan]

The Israeli coach, Avraham Grant, decided who will be the 23 players in his squad. maybe you know some of them:
Awate, Elimelech, Cohen
Saban, Gafni, Benado, Harazi, Rabah Keise, Ben Haim, Gerson
Afek, Tal, Badir, Nimni, Katan, Benayoun, Zandberg, Revivo
Shivchon, Balili, Biton, Golan.

[Yigal]

Hi there, boys and girls in green!
My name is Yigal, I'm from Israel. I've been reading a lot about Irish fans (perhaps the best fans of the world) and I can't wait to meet some of you, to sit and talk over some nice pint (or 2, or 3...) of Guiness (or Maccabi, if you insist :) ). I can recommend you a great Irish pub (I think it's called Dublin ;) ), it's placed in so called Cinema-City (huge site with something like 25 cinemas) in Glilot intersection, TA. You can take bus lines 501, 601, 900, 910 to get there or a taxi (shouldn't cost more than 30-40 NIS). Hope to see you there!
Can't wait to see the invasion of green army! Welcome to The Holy Land!

[yoavick]

hallo, all irish fans.
i can host up to 3-4 people in my home...
you can leave mail- magen_yoav@yahoo.com, or if you're in israel, phone- 04-9800578.

you are welcome!
yoav.

[Ron Amikam]

Today 'Ron Amikam' wrote in the newspaper : " 10 tips for the Irish fan's " .... He wrote what you wrote here in this thread and others.
He also published the forum's addrass so I believe that a lot of Israeli's will visit the site in the next couple of days.
Dont forget who where the first ones to help you ( Eldad and myself ) LOL


It wasn't tips for the irish fans, it was tips that irish fans got in last few weeks.

[the_bonk]

It wasn't tips for the irish fans, it was tips that irish fans got in last few weeks.
If you have read the whole first sentence you would discover that I said that the ten tips are what people wrote here in this thread.....

[Israel-fan]

Hi there, boys and girls in green!
My name is Yigal, I'm from Israel. I've been reading a lot about Irish fans (perhaps the best fans of the world) and I can't wait to meet some of you, to sit and talk over some nice pint (or 2, or 3...) of Guiness (or Maccabi, if you insist :) ). I can recommend you a great Irish pub (I think it's called Dublin ;) ), it's placed in so called Cinema-City (huge site with something like 25 cinemas) in Glilot intersection, TA. You can take bus lines 501, 601, 900, 910 to get there or a taxi (shouldn't cost more than 30-40 NIS). Hope to see you there!
Can't wait to see the invasion of green army! Welcome to The Holy Land!
nice commercial :o

if you want more details about the "enemy's" squad, this is from UEFA.COM:
http://www.uefa.com/competitions/WorldCup/news/Kind=1/newsId=289846.html

[Yigal]

nice commercial :o

ahm... that was a recommendation, not a commercial... I don't work for that pub and I'm not related to the owners in any way. I've been there only once and it was a long time ago (what can I do, I live far away from there). Bus lines information was taken from the Cinema-City website (www.cinema-city.co.il (http://www.cinema-city.co.il)). I'll be there on thursday or friday (I'm not the one who'll be driving there) and just hope to meet the Irish fans.

[Reddladd]

Just wonderin if anyone can tell me if we need adapters to charge phones, camera batteries etc.

[Green Tribe]

i think it is 3 pins over there, so no, is this correct?
:D

[Green Tribe]

Today 'Ron Amikam' wrote in the newspaper : " 10 tips for the Irish fan's " .... He wrote what you wrote here in this thread and others.
He also published the forum's addrass so I believe that a lot of Israeli's will visit the site in the next couple of days.
Dont forget who where the first ones to help you ( Eldad and myself ) LOL

yes, we remember :D :cool:

[Cowboy]

Just wonderin if anyone can tell me if we need adapters to charge phones, camera batteries etc.
good question, would be nice to have some sounds in the hotel room

[Saint Tom]

Thanks lads for the advice. Have we a venue in mind for thursday night?

Can't wait to taste Maccabi lager....

I think most hotels are around Hayrkon street? Does any one know if Molly Bloom's will show the Pats - Gypos game on Friday night?

We have to be at the airport in Dublin at 3.30am Thursday :eek: Anyone want to meet at the airport bar at about midnight for a few scoops? No point dragging someone out of bed at that hour for a lift

[kobby]

dear friends!!!

Due to the estimation that thousands of Israelies and Irish will arrive to the party, and since the police restrict the capacty to only 2500 fans - we moved the party 300 meters north to "Sportek north" on Ibn Gavirol st. and Rokach Blv.
The party at the park will be able to perceive the estimation of about 10,000+- .
Another great news is that many students (yes yes also female students..) will be there - so dont forget the new loction!!
You can also print the invition...
http://www.tel-aviv.gov.il/Hebrew/Applications/News/Uploads/200503211854.pdf

Take Care
Yours
Kobby Barda

[Israeli-g]

The Israeli invasion starts next Thursday, I am sure there are a few people on the ground as we speak, doing a recce and finding out the best places to go.

....

Well,looks like youre "invasion" started in Israel... but- there's another "invasion" of Israelis on youre site! ;) :p

[Green Tribe]

dear friends!!!

Due to the estimation that thousands of Israelies and Irish will arrive to the party, and since the police restrict the capacty to only 2500 fans - we moved the party 300 meters north to "Sportek north" on Ibn Gavirol st. and Rokach Blv.
The party at the park will be able to perceive the estimation of about 10,000+- .
Another great news is that many students (yes yes also female students..) will be there - so dont forget the new loction!!
You can also print the invition...
http://www.tel-aviv.gov.il/Hebrew/Applications/News/Uploads/200503211854.pdf

Take Care
Yours
Kobby Barda

oh, i think NOLANone and mates will be happy now, yes??!!! :D :D :D ha ha

[NOLANone]

Happy? :p
I CAN'T WAIT! :D

[Green Tribe]

Happy? :p
I CAN'T WAIT! :D

ha ha! so have you figured out what you are going to use as your chat-ups lines??

i'll grade them out of 10.

:D

[NOLANone]

Booked with 747 TRAVEL

Wed 23 March

Leave Lisburn 10.30am
Aircoach to Dublin Airport
staying overnight at Great Southern Hotel Dublin Airport
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Thurs 24 March

Check-in 5.00am
Depart Dublin 7.00am
Arrive Tel Aviv 2.30pm
Airline ~ ISRAIR Airlines
Flight No. ~ ISR 112
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Accomodation 3 nights ~ Sheraton Tel Aviv Hotel and Towers 115 Hayarkon Street

Fri 25 March

Good Friday day trip to Jerusalem
Watch U-21 match later that night, friend of mine, Henry Mc. Stay is in the squad. Celebrate win with him then on to Beach Party much later that night!
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Sat 26 March

The big day has arrived, Israel v's Ireland, Ramat Gan Stadium Tel Aviv
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Sun 27 March

check-in 5.00pm
Hopefully with a massive hangover and 3 points to declare at Customs
Depart tel Aviv 7.00pm
Arrive Dublin 10.50pm
Airline ~ ISRAIR Airlines
Flight No. ~ ISR 113

overnight stay, again at Great Southern Hotel
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Mon 28 March

Early bus back home, quick change into a suit, then straight out the door and on to my mate's wedding that lunchtime in Lurgan. All day session, staying in Lurgan that night, then on Tues morning meet up with all the boys from supporters club for bus journey to Dublin for the China game. Bus back to Lurgan later that night then taxi home to Lisburn. Wednesday off work then back to work Thursday.
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Can anyone better that I'll be wrecked!
If anyone wants to meet up, for a few pints on the Wednesday night at Great Southern Hotel, before flying out the next morning let me know.

[Israeli-g]

..... Some just want to drink, go to the match and celebrate win, draw or lose ;). Some like myself want to see a bit of the country, mainly Jerusalem and also do some of the others above... :D ....

SO for those of you who will be sober and want to see our DIVERSE country -
I'm posting for you places that are special or unique .
If you rent a car and coming for few days- you should go there! :

The Dead Sea area- one of the most unique places on earth!!!
The Dead Sea is The lowest point on earth - 730 meters below sea level .
http://www.deadseatourist.com/
Masada http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/vie/Masada.html
Ein Gedi http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/vie/Eingedi.html

The Galilee area
MegiddoThe city of Megiddo dates back roughly 5,000 years.
The city is referred to in the New Testament as Armageddon, a name St. John derived from the Hebrew for Mount Megiddo http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/vie/Megiddo.html
Nazareth The largest Arab city in Israel and apparently never an important site in Jewish history.. but For Christians...
(I don't think i sould add..)http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/vie/Nazareth.html
Tiberias,The Sea of Galilee & Sites of Christian Pilgrimage
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/vie/Tiberias.html#Sites%20of%20Christian%20Pilgrimage

The Mediterranean Coast
Caesarea(on the way from TA to Haifa)
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/vie/Caesarea.html
Zichron Ya’acovJust 15 minutes north of Caesarea, nestled in the mountains overlooking the sea.Founded by Baron Edmond de Rothschild in 1882, the town is named after the Baron's father James (Jacob=Ya'acov in Hebrew)This is also the home of Israel's famous Carmel wineries, which began operations in 1886 and now offer tours that conclude with wine tasting.
Haifa is "The San Francisco of Israel" there are lots of beautiful sites to see.http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/vie/viehaifa.html :
Haifa's Beaches,The German Colony,The Bahai Temple,Stella Maris
http://www.tour-haifa.co.il/Eng/Vacation/Lowersites.phtml
http://www.tour-haifa.co.il/Eng/Vacation/sitesEng.phtml

[NOLANone]

:cool: When I'm abroad on holiday I don't really believe in them, just rely on my charm, sense of humour, good looks and craic. If I'm struggling I'll ask her what she does for a living, then when I'm asked the same question I respond. I find that usually works a treat if all else fails!

[Green Tribe]

:cool: When I'm abroad on holiday I don't really believe in them, just rely on my charm, sense of humour, good looks and craic. If I'm struggling I'll ask her what she does for a living, then when I'm asked the same question I respond. I find that usually works a treat if all else fails!

:eek: :eek: :D :D

you are so modest.... ha ha ha!

[NOLANone]

You missed your cue to ask me what I do for a living!
I'm a firefighter, but as I said I only divulge this as a last resort :eek: Would never think of using this when chatting up women!

Let's remember that everyone travelling to Tel Aviv is going firstly to support the Irish team and then whatever happens after that will take care of itself. We all know how to party but we really need to get behind Brian and the boys and make lots of noise inside the ground, then we can concentrate on chatting up the locals. ;)

[Green Tribe]

You missed your cue to ask me what I do for a living!I'm a firefighter, but as I said I only divulge this as a last resort :eek: Would never think of using this when chatting up women!

Let's remember that everyone travelling to Tel Aviv is going firstly to support the Irish team and then whatever happens after that will take care of itself. We all know how to party but we really need to get behind Brian and the boys and make lots of noise inside the ground, then we can concentrate on chatting up the locals. ;)

i didn't want to be nosy!!
i am sure u never use it to chat up women!! :rolleyes: :D

yup, lots of noise and support is crucial to the boys, they work well under conditions like that.

[tall chapy]

It looks as though we will have good weather, but a bit nippy at night, though compared to here it's normal.

Thursday
Sunrise 5:41
Sunset 17:54
Thursday's summary is set for sunny intervals.
wind direction: South Westerly Wind.8 Vis. very good Hum 71%
Tel Aviv High Dublin High - Tel Aviv Low Dublin Low
20°C 14 8°C 9°C

Friday
Sunrise 5:40
Sunset 17:54
Friday's summary is set for sunny.
wind direction: North Easterly Wind.4 Vis. good Hum 63 %
Tel Aviv High Dublin High - Tel Aviv Low Dublin Low
25°C 13°C 9°C 9°C

Saturday
Sunrise 5:39
Sunset 17:55
Saturday's summary is set for sunny.
wind direction: North Easterly Wind.3 Vis. good Hum 71%
Tel Aviv High Dublin High - Tel Aviv Low Dublin Low
23°C 12°C 9°C 8°C

You can also claim tax back (VAT) at the airport once you have your VAT vouchers.

As for the Israeli invasion of the website, the more the merry as long as they do not start trying to sell us stuff, no problem with happy hours and good deals, still waiting to hear of a good fry up .

Kobby, I think the party bit has got a bit diluted..it seems it is more a Purim party, than a welcome the Irish party, not to worry once there is free beer and friendly people, a good time will be had by all.

[tall chapy]

Thanks for the information Israeli-g
Is it hard to get to Caesarea .The only train station I saw was Caesarea - Pardes-Hana(Caesarea - northern industry park ). Is the amphitheatre far from the train station, there seems to be no taxi service at the station.
I am hoping to travel to Jerusalem on Friday.
I believe I can get a shabbat to jerusalem on the eastern side of the bus station.How much would a shabbat cost to jerusalem and how early do they operate.Do they fill up quickly ??
I am also planning a visit to Yad Vashem, the bad news is that the new muesem does not open until March 27th :mad: and on Friday when I planned to go, it closes early at 2pm, so I will need to get my skates on..

[israeli_guy]

hello dear fans
a new irish pub was open 1 month ago in erzelia (10-15 minutes from tel aviv)
it call the dublin pub
after the game come all to see this place and to watch the game beetween Switzerland & france in huge screen

[arik9b]

First of all a big welcome to all Irish fans coming to our lovely country.


Just wonderin if anyone can tell me if we need adapters to charge phones, camera batteries etc.

The electric network over here is 220V,3 pins
If you have any question whatsoever ,I'll be more than glad to assist.
Wish you all a lovely stay in Israel

[gspain]

Good Friday day trip to Jerusalem
Watch U-21 match later that night, friend of mine, Henry Mc. Stay is in the squad. Celebrate win with him then on to Beach Party much later that night!
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The U21 game is at 3pm local time in Herzliya - north of Tel Aviv. You will have a very short trip to Jerusalem if you think you can make that as well.

[gspain]

Folks be careful re time changes for those with early flights on Sunday morning.

It is my understanding that Israel does not change until April 1st but back home will change on Saturday night. I think this is why my flight now departs at 6am on Sunday and not 7am as originally scheduled.

Maybe one of our Israeli friends could confirm.

[Lessner]

you are right, Israel don't change to Summer time until April, so there will be no change in flight times here...

[Yigal]

Thanks for the information Israeli-g
Is it hard to get to Caesarea .The only train station I saw was Caesarea - Pardes-Hana(Caesarea - northern industry park ). Is the amphitheatre far from the train station, there seems to be no taxi service at the station.
I am hoping to travel to Jerusalem on Friday.
I believe I can get a shabbat to jerusalem on the eastern side of the bus station.How much would a shabbat cost to jerusalem and how early do they operate.Do they fill up quickly ??
I am also planning a visit to Yad Vashem, the bad news is that the new muesem does not open until March 27th :mad: and on Friday when I planned to go, it closes early at 2pm, so I will need to get my skates on..

Caesarea is close to my home (I live about 5 minutes driving from there). There're no bus stations over there, the only way to get there is by touring with a group, a taxi or... someone you know can take you there. ;)
The amphitheatre and the Old City are sure worth to see! If you'd like - I can help you with that, pick you up at the train station with my car (sorry, not the best car, an old one, but it's still a car), make a tour with you in Caesarea (maybe even in Zichron Ya'akov) and take you back to the train station. Write me to my e-mail (mettus@bezeqint.net), if you'd like me to help you and I'll be glad to assist!