Bulgaria Away - 6th June 2009

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29/05/2009, 8:16 AM
JT,New'09

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Originally Posted by mypost

Btw, "Currency Exchange" beside the Bank of Ireland on Westmoreland Street, will exchange Lev for Euro on the spot. :)

That is brill ,,,, the best banks and credit union have given 1.83 Lev for euro , would of went there if had of known ,

This day next week ill be dying with a hangover trying to get myself together to go on the lash again :p
29/05/2009, 8:24 AM
reder

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Originally Posted by mypost

Btw, "Currency Exchange" beside the Bank of Ireland on Westmoreland Street, will exchange Lev for Euro on the spot. :)

Great stuff. I went into Ulster Bank of Monday and they quoted me 2 weeks waiting time at best. They took my contact details as they were supposed to check if they could get it quicker but they never called me back.

I will head down to this lot today.
29/05/2009, 10:00 AM
The Scientist

last day in work today and dying from a session last night!!

hopefully this time next friday i will be twice as sick and wondering up the main street in sofia looking for a irish breakfast and a cure!! :D:D
29/05/2009, 11:01 AM
Polster

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Originally Posted by paul_oshea

Point is though Luton is a lovely airport for a city the size of London, and its completely hassle free. Only problem there is only one bar i think past security, and only 2 decent eating places, one with very slow service!!!

At least 4 or 5 bars (drinking opportunities) in luton after security, the main one in the shopping area there, another one just off that, food and drink, and 2 or 3 drink/food outlets down nearer the departure areas.
29/05/2009, 11:43 AM
aidz1

Anyone know which terminal in luton that wizz air operate from??
29/05/2009, 11:47 AM
4 in a row

Anybody staying in Hotel Downtown?

Got me itinerary for the package deal.

Flights got changed coming home, longer stop over in Budapest!!!!
29/05/2009, 12:38 PM
pineapple stu

Forgotten how busy these threads get when the game's only around the corner!

Summary thread updated to page 35 now.
29/05/2009, 1:33 PM
JT,New'09

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Originally Posted by The Scientist

last day in work today and dying from a session last night!!

hopefully this time next friday i will be twice as sick and wondering up the main street in sofia looking for a irish breakfast and a cure!!:D

Well Here you go !!
Breakfast J J Murphsy right in city centre !!
Ill see you there Firday Morning, tell them to stick an egg on for me :p

Name & DescriptionQuantityPrice
http://www.jjmurphys.com/app/files/e...cedc1c645e.jpgBreakfast
Typical breakfast with eggs, bacon, sausages, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions and baked beans. Served until 6 p.m500gr12
29/05/2009, 1:59 PM
Paddser

If the weather is as good as it is today i'll be happy!! :cool: Can't wait now. Should be a short week with the Bank Holiday as well!!
29/05/2009, 2:07 PM
JT,New'09

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Originally Posted by Paddser

If the weather is as good as it is today i'll be happy!! :cool: Can't wait now. Should be a short week with the Bank Holiday as well!!

I know !! I am only in Tue & Wed next week yahoooooo
I checked the 10 day forecast earlier. Its raining in Sofia at the min, but due to stop Wednesday/Thursday , Friday & Saturday are to be dry and Sunny :):)
29/05/2009, 5:21 PM
zinedineontour

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Originally Posted by JT,New'09

I know !! I am only in Tue & Wed next week yahoooooo
I checked the 10 day forecast earlier. Its raining in Sofia at the min, but due to stop Wednesday/Thursday , Friday & Saturday are to be dry and Sunny :):)

Great ill be like a rooster come mid friday then ! Did you say there is a beer garden in the Sveta ? Good way to start the pub crawl on friday !!
29/05/2009, 10:42 PM
captkeen

hi Guys. Well not long to go to a very important game in Sofia , a city Ireland have not won in. Honest predictions...........

I say 0-0. With no out and out striker i can`t see where the goal will come from but if we win i will be in Mccarthy`s afterwards and if you shout Captkeen Ill buy you a beer :D
29/05/2009, 11:00 PM
4 in a row

I reckon we can sneak this one. 1 nil or 2-1.

Il take you up and that offer Captkeen:p

Il have to look for a internet cafe on the Friday night so i can see whats going on in cork for the Rovers game. Hopefully a good weekend with a Rovers and Ireland win:D

Less than a week away now. Cant wait!!!
29/05/2009, 11:13 PM
mypost

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Originally Posted by captkeen

hi Guys. Well not long to go to a very important game in Sofia , a city Ireland have not won in. Honest predictions...........

I say 0-0. With no out and out striker i can`t see where the goal will come from :D

Robbie Keane?? :confused:

I'll gladly take 0-0, thanks very much. It's our hardest game left in the campaign, so a result for us keeps Bulgaria at arms length.
30/05/2009, 10:09 AM
finbarrk

The Italy game will be harder I think.
30/05/2009, 11:11 AM
The Scientist

i have a really bad feeling about this!! would be delighted with a nil all!!

i think our midfield will be out run and out played and i fear 1 nil to bulgaria!
30/05/2009, 8:32 PM
SuperDub

I just saw this travel advise posted on the Dept of Foreign Affairs website. Apologies if it has already been posted.

http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=400
31/05/2009, 9:02 AM
eaststand85

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Originally Posted by SuperDub

I just saw this travel advise posted on the Dept of Foreign Affairs website. Apologies if it has already been posted.

http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=400

Good to know, thanks.
31/05/2009, 9:37 PM
ArdeeBhoy

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Originally Posted by SuperDub

I just saw this travel advice posted on the Dept of Foreign Affairs website. Apologies if it has already been posted.

http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=400

Worth putting up as a sticky until the game, Admin?

Especially the security advice around the game, as there is a slim chance the native fans will be not as obliging as some. Especially, in the unlikely event of us winning?
01/06/2009, 2:34 PM
OneRedArmy

WTF, the DFA travel advisory status is "Normal Precauions", the same as England, US, etc. i.e. the lowest possible ranking.

Have you ever been abroad for a match lads ffs?!

99% of that notice applies to foreigners coming to Ireland!!
01/06/2009, 2:36 PM
magnumpi

hope we don't get caught in the cross-fire between rival Sofia fans!!

can't see us winning, would gladly take a drab nil-nil. an article in the indo this weekend had given saying that the bulgarian lads at city have been talking about the game for months. i'd say they're really eyeing this one as the way to get back into the group.

if we do win, 1euro a pint will make for great celebtrations.
01/06/2009, 3:25 PM
SuperDub

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Originally Posted by OneRedArmy

WTF, the DFA travel advisory status is "Normal Precauions", the same as England, US, etc. i.e. the lowest possible ranking.

Have you ever been abroad for a match lads ffs?!

99% of that notice applies to foreigners coming to Ireland!!

I just thought the link might be useful to some. If you don't want to read it don't bother. To answer your question yes i have been travelling to away games for 20 years.
01/06/2009, 4:36 PM
citizenerased

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Originally Posted by offaly16

Not sure bout where he is from but you would recognise him from all of the away games as he is the only one in a blazer and tie in the middle of the Irish fans.

Joe is alright, he was the main man orgainsing the singing section with us..he is an out an out dub. Jaysus didnt hear he got the champ lge final gig.
01/06/2009, 4:38 PM
citizenerased

meath v dublin

on another note,,,,,,is any pub showing the Meath V Dublin Match in sofia
01/06/2009, 6:37 PM
Colie

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Originally Posted by horney

lufthansa have a flight to bulgaria (sofia) any fans on it i wonder

We'll be on the one from Dub at midday via Munchen. Probably hold off drinking till Munich though so that'll probably be around 3 or 4pm Irish time. Will see any fellow fans at the bar (or in the carpark with a few cans (time & weather permitting)).
01/06/2009, 7:02 PM
EastTerracer

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Originally Posted by citizenerased

on another note,,,,,,is any pub showing the Meath V Dublin Match in sofia

Way back in 93/94 JJ Murphy's used to have a dodgy sky box and would show all the matches on RTE. I'm not sure if they still have access but I think it would be your best bet.

I remember watching Celtic v Barcelona on TG4 sitting in the bar there. A crowd of English lads were very impressed that I was able to translate the "Bulgarian" commentary by Sean Ban Breathnach ;)
01/06/2009, 7:37 PM
captkeen

Finishing work tomorrow, and getting the buzz you get when you are heading for a holiday with the lads. would love to meet up with you guys on Friday night ,Anyone got any ideas where they are going or is there a mobile link for us all. Seems a shame if we don`t .I have no problems giving my mobile if you pm me. Come on ..............lets be having you...to quote a famous phrase.Name that person.
01/06/2009, 10:00 PM
gufct

frlying to Gatwick wednesday night cant wait.If its half as good as Bari it will be some craic.
02/06/2009, 5:46 AM
AidoP

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Originally Posted by Colie

We'll be on the one from Dub at midday via Munchen. Probably hold off drinking till Munich though so that'll probably be around 3 or 4pm Irish time. Will see any fellow fans at the bar (or in the carpark with a few cans (time & weather permitting)).

What day are you flying to Sofia cos a crowd of us who live in Munich are on the morning Lufthansa flight on Friday (9.25am and arrive in Sofia at 12.15pm)?
02/06/2009, 7:30 AM
Polster

Quote:

Originally Posted by captkeen

Finishing work tomorrow, and getting the buzz you get when you are heading for a holiday with the lads. would love to meet up with you guys on Friday night ,Anyone got any ideas where they are going or is there a mobile link for us all. Seems a shame if we don`t .I have no problems giving my mobile if you pm me. Come on ..............lets be having you...to quote a famous phrase.Name that person.

The Delightful Delia
02/06/2009, 8:19 AM
JT,New'09

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Originally Posted by magnumpi

hope we don't get caught in the cross-fire between rival Sofia fans!!

can't see us winning, would gladly take a drab nil-nil. an article in the indo this weekend had given saying that the bulgarian lads at city have been talking about the game for months. i'd say they're really eyeing this one as the way to get back into the group.

if we do win, 1euro a pint will make for great celebtrations.

Jesus that would worry me ! I hope were going to be ok , id hate to get stuck in between both sets of bulgarian fans, :(
02/06/2009, 8:29 AM
eaststand85

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Originally Posted by OneRedArmy

WTF, the DFA travel advisory status is "Normal Precauions", the same as England, US, etc. i.e. the lowest possible ranking.

Have you ever been abroad for a match lads ffs?!

99% of that notice applies to foreigners coming to Ireland!!

Yes, but never where they have to segregate the opposition fans.
02/06/2009, 8:35 AM
Paddser

So has a meeting point on Saturday been decided on?
02/06/2009, 8:44 AM
AidoM

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Originally Posted by Paddser

So has a meeting point on Saturday been decided on?

NDK Park at the top of Vitosha Boulevard at the end away from the city centre - about 15 minutes from Stadium
02/06/2009, 8:49 AM
Paddser

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Originally Posted by AidoM

NDK Park at the top of Vitosha Boulevard at the end away from the city centre - about 15 minutes from Stadium

Perfect, cheers Aido
02/06/2009, 8:59 AM
Sligo Hornet

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Originally Posted by AidoM

NDK Park at the top of Vitosha Boulevard at the end away from the city centre - about 15 minutes from Stadium

Great spot....plus Aido says he's buying all the beers!!;)
02/06/2009, 9:26 AM
ArdeeBhoy

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Originally Posted by eaststand85

Yes, but never where they have to segregate the opposition fans.

Yeah, be Careful out there, people.
02/06/2009, 9:28 AM
newrynyuk

Has this been posted here yet?:-

http://www.inyourpocket.com/data/download/sofia.pdf

A full guide to Sofia available to download. It's about 5Mb and very informative.
02/06/2009, 9:35 AM
eaststand85

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Originally Posted by newrynyuk

Has this been posted here yet?:-

http://www.inyourpocket.com/data/download/sofia.pdf

A full guide to Sofia available to download. It's about 5Mb and very informative.

That's great Newry, saves having to buy a guide book or print out Google maps etc. Thanks!
02/06/2009, 10:20 AM
paul_oshea

Use your sense of direction!

Is AidoM giving any massages SH?! :D

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