Israel (Away) Sat 26th Mar 05

[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 to boot.
We're going to give the fans king-size treatment,' he says, over a freshly pulled pint of lager 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........

[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) 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........

cheeky

[Green Tribe]

cheeky

moi??!!

[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

[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

channel 10

[Green Tribe]

channel 10

magneev, a'fkhee

[the_bonk]

magneev, a'fkhee

LOL, what is the second word?
( maybe : Ahi = my brother? )

[Green Tribe]

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

[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

[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!!!!

[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.