Israel (Away) Sat 26th Mar 05

[Cowboy]

I think it'l be a better trip than Albania/Georgia was

I know this way off topic but thought I would mention it

Brian Kerr was on Radio Foyle this evening and was urging people to get to the Israel game if they can. He was talking about how the growth in support from the disappointing numbers that went to Albania and Georgia, and how the army had gone to Paris had really lifted the players.

Kerr spoke about the difficulties of getting there but reminded people how it was a beautiful country and how the players would really appreciate the support

[Condex]

I'm thinking about flying to Sharem-el-Sheik in Egypt, flight pretty cheap stay there for a few days then go up through Jordan see Petra etc then cross the
border into Israel see Jerusalem and then onto Tel-Aviv for the game.

[jbyrne]

I know this way off topic but thought I would mention it

Brian Kerr was on Radio Foyle this evening and was urging people to get to the Israel game if they can. He was talking about how the growth in support from the disappointing numbers that went to Albania and Georgia, and how the army had gone to Paris had really lifted the players.

Kerr spoke about the difficulties of getting there but reminded people how it was a beautiful country and how the players would really appreciate the support

not really off-topic and thanks for passing on Kerrs views. its a massive game but cant see more than 1,500 - 2,000 max going unfortunately. going myself and cant wait. anyone got a rough idea / guess how many will travel??

[Eldad]

not really off-topic and thanks for passing on Kerrs views. its a massive game but cant see more than 1,500 - 2,000 max going unfortunately. going myself and cant wait. anyone got a rough idea / guess how many will travel??

I know that FAI asked from IFA to send all of the tickets to Dublin! so at least 5,000 Irish supporters plan to arrive to Israel.

[the_bonk]

I know that FAI asked from IFA to send all of the tickets to Dublin! so at least 5,000 Irish supporters plan to arrive to Israel.

The way i see here people talking i can't see more than 2000 , although i wish much more will come.
I hope im wrong , because the people that will be in Israel will tell you that you missed a really good trip....( IMO )

[Cowboy]

I know that FAI asked from IFA to send all of the tickets to Dublin! so at least 5,000 Irish supporters plan to arrive to Israel.

Afraid not Eldad as these tickets can be returned unsold as is the practice amongst most countries

[IsMiseSean]

Beavis
Ya there's still places left on the tour, so Tel-aviv here I come!

[Cowboy]

I think me and my buddy are going too, just waiting on new credit card to arrive

[Superhoops]

I know that FAI asked from IFA to send all of the tickets to Dublin! so at least 5,000 Irish supporters plan to arrive to Israel.

Eldad, I may have missed this earlier on, but can you confirm the Kick-Off time. The FAI are quoting 1700 local time. Is this correct? I thought I saw somewhere previously that the kick-off would not be until at least 1900 local time?

[PaulB]

As far as i know the standupfor.... tour will be staying in the basel hotel in tel Aviv for those that may be interested

[Eldad]

Eldad, I may have missed this earlier on, but can you confirm the Kick-Off time. The FAI are quoting 1700 local time. Is this correct? I thought I saw somewhere previously that the kick-off would not be until at least 1900 local time?

For sure the kick-off time won't be at 5:00pm!
Shabbat ends after 5pm & the national team can't play before 1 hours after Shabbat ends.
I can't confirm the kick-off time, but I can guess it will be at 7:00pm, because 9:00pm is the news time of Israel's TV channel 1...

[Superhoops]

For sure the kick-off time won't be at 5:00pm!
Shabbat ends after 5pm & the national team can't play before 1 hours after Shabbat ends.
I can't confirm the kick-off time, but I can guess it will be at 7:00pm, because 9:00pm is the news time of Israel's TV channel 1...

Eldad, thanks, I have much more faith in you than in the FAI. If we depended on them, we would be lucky to get the date right, never mind the time.

[jbyrne]

For sure the kick-off time won't be at 5:00pm!
Shabbat ends after 5pm & the national team can't play before 1 hours after Shabbat ends.
I can't confirm the kick-off time, but I can guess it will be at 7:00pm, because 9:00pm is the news time of Israel's TV channel 1...

this may have been dealt with previously and excuse my ignorance if its a stupid question but will Tel Aviv shut down on the saturday of the match until 5pm??

[GK for the Town]

Eldad, thanks, I have much more faith in you than in the FAI. If we depended on them, we would be lucky to get the date right, never mind the time.

Superhoops, in relation to this post i felt it necessary to back your point up about the FAI getting a date wrong and to trust Eldad

"REPUBLIC OF IRELAND V FRANCE (WORLD CUP QUALIFYING FIXTURE)

Saturday, September 7 2005. Kick Off TBC

This fixture is sold out. "

This is pasted in from the FAI site. If you notice they have the day wrong. The 7th of September according to my calender is a Wednesday. France are against the Faroes i think on Sat 3rd Sep.
They could of hardly backed your point up anymore.

[Eldad]

this may have been dealt with previously and excuse my ignorance if its a stupid question but will Tel Aviv shut down on the saturday of the match until 5pm??

Tel-Aviv is partly shut down at Shabbat (from Friday at 16:00 to Saturday at 18:00). No public transportation (apart of taxis) & most of stores are closed; Entertainment (cinema, restrants, pub, ect.) are opened.
If you plan to walk around Tel-Aviv on Saturday you will not feel any problem.

[Eldad]

Superhoops, in relation to this post i felt it necessary to back your point up about the FAI getting a date wrong and to trust Eldad

"REPUBLIC OF IRELAND V FRANCE (WORLD CUP QUALIFYING FIXTURE)

Saturday, September 7 2005. Kick Off TBC

This fixture is sold out. "

This is pasted in from the FAI site. If you notice they have the day wrong. The 7th of September according to my calender is a Wednesday. France are against the Faroes i think on Sat 3rd Sep.
They could of hardly backed your point up anymore.

You are talking about the match in Dublin...

[jbyrne]

Tel-Aviv is partly shut down at Shabbat (from Friday at 16:00 to Saturday at 18:00). No public transportation (apart of taxis) & most of stores are closed; Entertainment (cinema, restrants, pub, ect.) are opened.
If you plan to walk around Tel-Aviv on Saturday you will not feel any problem.

thanks for that information

[Peadar]

"REPUBLIC OF IRELAND V FRANCE (WORLD CUP QUALIFYING FIXTURE)

Saturday, September 7 2005. Kick Off TBC

This fixture is sold out. "

I believe this information to be almost entirely correct.

[suirsider]

i bought tickets for 471 euros return via prague. we are going from the 22nd march until 31st march. my brother booked a week later and the fare was 486 euro. a bit dearer but still good

[Peadar]

Forgot to mention my flight details.

Your Itinerary Details:

Flight Segment: Heathrow (London) Terminal 4 To Tel Aviv (Ben Gurion) Terminal 3
Flight: BA0165
Cabin: Euro Traveller
Booking Status: Confirmed
Departure: 25 Mar 2005 08:45
Arrival: 25 Mar 2005 15:35
Flight Operated By: British Airways

Flight Segment: Tel Aviv (Ben Gurion) Terminal 3 To Heathrow (London) Terminal 4
Flight: BA0164
Cabin: Euro Traveller
Booking Status: Confirmed
Departure: 27 Mar 2005 15:55
Arrival: 27 Mar 2005 20:30
Flight Operated By: British Airways