Cyprus Away (7th October 2006)Match Thread [Archive]

michaelguineys

09/02/2006, 3:09 PM

I swear those travel agents are pr*cks.
Checking the net there to get a package to cyprus again this year, went last year and had great craic.
On 2 sites it said 490 for a week in ayia napa Oct 1st - 8th.
So i thought nice one, we paid 600 last year for a shockingly organised trip by the now infamous Global Travel and that was the cheapest around so I thought Bargain, 490.
But when i rang up to book it, what had they done????
Withdrawn teh flights to "Review their prices"
That is unbelievable like.
Seriously, who governs theses flight companies and travel agents??
How can they be allowed to hugely increase their prices just when they feel like it?
What a joke

Saint Tom

09/02/2006, 3:11 PM

not gonna be cheap. looking at �300 plus for flights alone

Ash

09/02/2006, 3:18 PM

Forever Dreamin

09/02/2006, 3:20 PM

Booked Cyprus Airways ex Heathrow out Thurs am back Sun Pm 1st 4 €257 each, next 4 were €331 each, that was in the space of a couple of minutes.

Flying BMI Baby to heathrow €74 return to Heathrow.

www.cyprusairways.com www.bmibaby.com

Cowboy

09/02/2006, 3:23 PM

you did well, going the same way for 360 euro, lufthansa via frankfurt is 400 euro but yoiu dont gett in till 2am fri morn

Saint Tom

09/02/2006, 3:53 PM

dont like that place at all. have a package from belfast for �440 direct flights for a week back in time for czech game. includes accommodation.. could be worse i guess

Paulie

09/02/2006, 4:02 PM

Booked Cyprus Airways ex Heathrow out Thurs am back Sun Pm 1st 4 �257 each, next 4 were �331 each, that was in the space of a couple of minutes.

Flying BMI Baby to heathrow �74 return to Heathrow.

www.cyprusairways.com www.bmibaby.com

We got the same flights, leaving Dublin early on Thursday morning and getting back at about 11 on Sunday evening. Came to �340.

gspain

09/02/2006, 6:28 PM

Screwed myself here - STG�198 BA out Fri morning back Sunday afternoon from Heathrow. However can't get to Heathrow for an 8.50am deptarture - earliest flight arrives at 8.05 and that's too tight.

Would rather have spent Thursday night at home but Larnaca would have been my next choice.

The Bit O'Red

10/02/2006, 1:27 PM

Did anyone go out there last time? If you have any info on how to get there cheapish or where to stay/not to stay, then please post your thoughts. Thanks in advance.

zinedineontour

10/02/2006, 1:29 PM

Did anyone go out there last time? If you have any info on how to get there cheapish or where to stay/not to stay, then please post your thoughts. Thanks in advance.

well checked last night and budget was 393pp for week in ayia napa on the 5th for 1 week ... Ayia napa was great crack last time think ill give it miss this time though .. Very good deals to be had if you book via england .. try thomascook.co.uk ..

The Bit O'Red

10/02/2006, 1:32 PM

Will do, thanks Zizou. Was the Stadium alright to get to from Ayia Napa?

Ash

10/02/2006, 1:33 PM

We stayed in Avenue Hotel Apartments in Larnaca.
Nothing at all fancy but clean, cheap and quite near the beach and pubs.

http://www.hostelworld.com/availability.php/AvenueHotelApartments-Larnaca-2705

Got a 7 seater taxi from Larnaca to Nicosea, wasnt overly dear.

Also ended up in Ayia Napa after the game cos we couldnt get a bus or taxi back to Larnaca.
Drank ourselves silly there and got a taxi back to Larnaca, about €20-€30, at god knows what time.

zinedineontour

10/02/2006, 1:40 PM

Will do, thanks Zizou. Was the Stadium alright to get to from Ayia Napa?

Yeah no problem .. all the irish bars in ayia napa put on a bus for the game think it was around 15 euro rtn so not bad at all .. You can just buy your ticket when you get over there ..

SeanieBoy

10/02/2006, 2:10 PM

Cyprus probbaly goes down as my best trip yet. We stayed in Ayia Napa for 3 days (I think), the people are very friendly, the weather was still good in October & it was very easy to get around in taxi's!! You will find accomodation when you get there, the 2 places we stayed in were pretty rough, but who cares, you don't really spend much time there!!

Rebal Boy

10/02/2006, 9:30 PM

I'd say within a few weeks travel agaents will have good offers for the trip. This is one I hope to make. I've heard alot of good things about Cyprus. The game away to San Marino looks like it will be changed to somewhere in Italy not too far from San Marino itself. Their ground only fits 5000.

Saint Tom

11/02/2006, 10:22 AM

I'd say within a few weeks travel agaents will have good offers for the trip

you are kidding right?

also, ayia napa is a kip. people would take any penny they could from you. Worst trip I was on last time, but I'l be back

zinedineontour

11/02/2006, 10:24 AM

you are kidding right?

also, ayia napa is a kip. people would take any penny they could from you. Worst trip I was on last time, but I'l be back

doubt they will have good deals but thought ayia napa was lovely great beach and not as kippy like gran canaria or crete ..

Forever Dreamin

11/02/2006, 12:23 PM

Limassol is by far the best place to stay, and the travel agents will be looking for €700 + for 3 nights if last time is anything to go by. Cocked up last time and stayed in Larnaca. Taxis Larnaca to Aya Napa €50 approx Nicosia €50 and Limassol €80 Jumped some nice tour operators bus from nicosia to limassol after match as taxis nowhere to be found.

Superhoops

11/02/2006, 2:22 PM

My cousin is getting married in London the day before so
doubtful I'll get to it. Good job its that game cos I was
there for the last one!

I'll be around Cricklewood so Im sure I'll find an Irish spot
there to see the match :p
Try the Crown Moran. It is the old Crown but done up to real high standards. Bar has big screen and several small screens. I think the London Supporters Club use it for their meetings. http://www.crownmoranhotel.co.uk/

pineapple stu

11/02/2006, 5:57 PM

This is one I hope to make. I've heard alot of good things about Cyprus.
Like what, out of interest's sake? I was there in October - lovely weather and plenty of drink and all, but apart from that, there wasn't much to write home about. Fairly dull country really. Might end up being the only game I'll miss this time around, which wouldn't worry me overly.

Ash

13/02/2006, 7:43 AM

Try the Crown Moran. It is the old Crown but done up to real high standards. Bar has big screen and several small screens. I think the London Supporters Club use it for their meetings. http://www.crownmoranhotel.co.uk/

Actually thats where the wedding reception is so I'll probably be staying there
or else the Holiday Inn in Swiss Cottage :)

gufct

13/02/2006, 8:58 AM

is the cheapest way.Check out Libra Holidays we have already booked a week in Ayia Napa which we stayed in for a fortnight last year and loved every minute of it cant wait to go back. The flight back on the 11th gets in to belfast at 10.50 giving you plenty of time to get down to Landsdowne for the Czech game.

The food is exceptional there and Charlie in the Golden Arrow Pub is the friendliest and best barman in the world.

ccfcgirl

13/02/2006, 5:03 PM

Cheapest way to get to Cyprus is Via England.Last year I done Cork- Stanstead (Ryanair)and Stanstead Larnaca (www.sterlingtours.co.uk).....................This year I booked early and went direct .

pineapple stu

13/02/2006, 5:05 PM

Try Malev Dublin-Budapest with a connection to Athens, followed by Cyprus Air Athens-Larnaka. Worked out fairly cheap for me last time out, though a pain in the arse timewise (11 hours travelling or something). But if you're looking to save cost first and foremost, could be an option.

Forever Dreamin

13/02/2006, 5:28 PM

BMI to london heathrow and cyprusairways direct about €370 last time i checked. Cyprus airways have 2 flights daily from heathrow and 1 from stanstead.

supasparx

13/02/2006, 5:41 PM

If anyone is looking for cheap car hire try economycarrentals.com done me a very good deal last time. Although as October is the end of season most of the hire firms out there were offering cheap car hire anyway.

supasparx

19/02/2006, 8:48 AM

Right, I've managed to book Cyprus for EUR450pp. This is departing London with Cyprus Airways, for 8 days in a 2 bed apartment in Protaras and includes car hire!
Fair enough if you have to travel from Ireland to England first, add on EUR100 approx. it's still a good deal. And no profit made by the Travel Agents!

Sites used, www.cyprusairways.com / www.holidaylettings.co.uk / www.economycarrentals.com

Forever Dreamin

26/02/2006, 10:03 AM

Gery McMahon travel quoting FROM €829 for 3 nights self catering, Cyprus Airways + BMI €300 Hotel €150 = €379 for coach transfers and a €15 match ticket. Must be some coach!! Maybe Stringfellows are providing the entertainment free on it.

centreforward

21/03/2006, 12:24 AM

I was in cyprus last october went with globel travel and really enjoyed it. apartments where pretty decent i tought.we also got a game of soccer organised against a group of lads from cork.and made some good friends with a group from sligo. i booked again for this trip in october.this time went through the internet and managed to get flight and apartments for 380 euros.staying in ayia napa this trip in the euronapa apartments does anyone what there like.

pineapple stu

21/03/2006, 12:26 PM

Gery McMahon travel quoting FROM �829 for 3 nights self catering
:eek:

Probably doesn't even include taxes either!

Saint Tom

25/03/2006, 11:13 AM

changed previous booking and got thursday to tuesday with czechairlines via prague and staying in Limassol. �340

Beavis

27/03/2006, 8:12 AM

Like what, out of interest's sake? I was there in October - lovely weather and plenty of drink and all, but apart from that, there wasn't much to write home about. Fairly dull country really. Might end up being the only game I'll miss this time around, which wouldn't worry me overly.
Agreed, its likely to be the only one I miss, tickets provided.

Eldad

24/06/2006, 11:09 AM

Hi,

I live in Israel.
How can I purchase a ticket for Cyprus game (only ticket, not accomodation and/or flights) ???

Thanks for your help!

Forever Dreamin

24/06/2006, 11:45 AM

Hi,

I live in Israel.
How can I purchase a ticket for Cyprus game (only ticket, not accomodation and/or flights) ???

Thanks for your help!

youll get a ticket out there or from the fai, www.fai.ie last time with a huge irish support the ground was less than half full, there wont be as many at this game.

Eldad

24/06/2006, 12:07 PM

youll get a ticket out there or from the fai, www.fai.ie last time with a huge irish support the ground was less than half full, there wont be as many at this game.

This game will be at the begining of the preliminaries and probebly more Cypriots will arrive to support their national team... So it is better if I arrive Cyprus with a ticket in my hand...

Is the only way to get one is by application to fai?

Forever Dreamin

24/06/2006, 2:37 PM

This game will be at the begining of the preliminaries and probebly more Cypriots will arrive to support their national team... So it is better if I arrive Cyprus with a ticket in my hand...

Is the only way to get one is by application to fai?

cyprus never ever fill their ground, there will be no problem getting tickets on the day.

Saint Tom

26/06/2006, 6:54 PM

if i recall correctlky tickets were CYP�22 last time. almost �40:eek:

Ash

27/06/2006, 7:41 AM

I think they put up the price when they realised so many Irish were travelling
as after I had made my application I got an email to say they prices had
changed.

slow2anger

29/06/2006, 9:10 PM

This game will be at the begining of the preliminaries and probebly more Cypriots will arrive to support their national team... So it is better if I arrive Cyprus with a ticket in my hand...

Is the only way to get one is by application to fai?

Eldad see:

http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=136&Itemid=127

Away fixtures

Away games should be applied for on a match by match basis.
To register for an application form please e-mail ticket.office@fai.ie This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

- Please include your postal address when registering for an application form.
The closing date for application form requests for the 2006 away fixtures are:

- Cyprus V Rep of Ireland 07.10.06 - closing date for requests for application forms 30th June 2006

PaulB

04/07/2006, 11:51 AM

if i recall correctlky tickets were CYP�22 last time. almost �40:eek:

55 Euro this time, robbing *******s..

Saint Tom

04/07/2006, 5:25 PM

**** off!!!

we should not buy tickets at that price, it is extortion

Paulie

04/07/2006, 7:32 PM

55 Euro this time, robbing *******s..

Does this mean that the application forms have been sent out to those that applied for them? If yes, when is the closing date for the receipt of the completed application forms? I'm out of the country at the moment so I haven't seen any post sent to my address in the past couple of weeks.

Forever Dreamin

04/07/2006, 8:55 PM

28th july, maybe we should just buy them out there

Paulie

04/07/2006, 9:02 PM

28th july

Cheers.

KildareBhoy

05/07/2006, 1:28 PM

Mine is 21st of July closing date

slow2anger

05/07/2006, 9:38 PM

�55 Really is taking the michael, price just goes up and up every time we get them. Around �15 for locals....available at the stadium if you have a nice tan and speak Cyprusese.

Forever Dreamin

05/07/2006, 10:22 PM

�55 Really is taking the michael, price just goes up and up every time we get them. Around �15 for locals....available at the stadium if you have a nice tan and speak Cyprusese.

we should all just buy tickets out there