Driving to finn harps

thecorner · 07/03/2005, 4:50 PM

could mods make a sticky please

is there any people out there that are driving to the harps game(DAY TRIP)

maybe they could leave names here and any spaces in car

im sure people would like to travel and would have no hesitation in paying petrol fees

**colblimp** · 07/03/2005, 8:43 PM

Originally Posted by thecorner

could mods make a sticky please

is there any people out there that are driving to the harps game(DAY TRIP)

maybe they could leave names here and any spaces in car

im sure people would like to travel and would have no hesitation in paying petrol fees

If anyone does have a space in their car for one small 'un could they give me a shout?

I'm willing to share petrol costs - obviously!

Cheers!

**City Hero** · 07/03/2005, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by colblimp

space in their car for one small 'un

It would make sense that "small 'uns" as you say would get priority here - plenty of room in the boot

It doesn't make sense to drive for 6 hours, watch a football match and then drive for 6 hours again. The overnight trip is the only way to go.

**Colm** · 08/03/2005, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by City Hero

It doesn't make sense to drive for 6 hours, watch a football match and then drive for 6 hours again. The overnight trip is the only way to go.

Agreed. It's madness to try and do it in the one day. In a car your talking 7 hours each way and on a bus it's at least 8 hours. You've got to do an overnighter.

**paudie** · 08/03/2005, 12:36 PM

just to let people know in case they're interested.

The Ireland Wales rugby game is on at 3.30 on saturday 19th so if you want to see you might want to factor that it to departure times.

We're hoping to leave around 8 and be in Ballybofey to watch it.

**kevincronin2000** · 08/03/2005, 10:12 PM

I am living in fermoy and according to www.theaa.ie route planner it takes 5hrs 43 min via thurles and athlone.
6hrs 09 min via Dublin m50 & M1

At least you wont be stuck behind tractors on the Dublin option.

**pete** · 08/03/2005, 10:19 PM

I don't think i'd go with Dublin route. I've heard road not so great from the pale taking 3.5 to 4.5 hours.

**Mr_T** · 08/03/2005, 10:29 PM

As someone who did Donegal to Cobh (thank god, no Colemans this year) and back in the same day (in the back of a Caddy van most of the way) the one day option is possible but not recommended. Also went to the X for that midweek cup replay couple years back and home that night.

Also, going via Dublin is a lot longer IMO, the road from Galway to Sligo and on to from Donegal Twn to Ballybofey is much improved in recent years and you should make it in 6 hours that way.

**Storysham** · 08/03/2005, 11:07 PM

My buddy is from ballybofey, he lives down here. Anytime he goes home he's never done it quicker than 7 hours and thats without stopping, and hes by no means a slow driver.

Madness for one person to do that much driving in one day, its dangerous.
Better option if people were to do a 1 day trip would be to share the driving.

From www.theaa.ie route planner
From: Travelodge (Cork),Cork (magic Roundabout)
To: Ballybofey,Donegal
Total Distance: 265.7 miles
Total Time: 6 hr 12 min

Acc Dist Route Directions
0.00 0.00 N27 Start out at Travelodge (Cork),Cork
Follow signs City Centre N27
1.90 1.90 N20 Cork
Follow signs Limerick N20
3.10 1.20 N20 Junction with R635 (North Ring)
At traffic signals branch left
13.30 10.20 N20 Rathduff

23.50 10.20 N20 Mallow (Junction with N72)
At roundabout take 2nd exit
31.00 7.50 N20 Buttevant

40.50 9.50 N20 Rath Luirc (Charleville)

57.50 17.00 N20 Junction with N21/R526
Take 2nd left slip road to join dual carriageway (signposted Limerick, Dublin)
64.00 6.50 R509 Junction with Limerick bypass
At traffic signals turn right R509 into Limerick Ring Road (signposted City Centre)
64.30 0.30 R511 Roxborough Roundabout
Take 1st exit R511 (signposted City Centre)
65.80 1.50 N18 LIMERICK
Follow signs Ennis, Galway N18
68.30 2.50 N18 Ennis Road Roundabout
Travelodge (Limerick) At roundabout follow signs Ennis
74.00 5.70 N18 Bunratty Castle and Folk Park

86.00 12.00 N18 Clarecastle

88.70 2.70 N18 ENNIS
Follow signs Galway N18
97.20 8.50 N18 Crusheen

107.70 10.50 N18 Gort
Follow signs Galway N18
114.90 7.20 N18 Ardrahan

119.70 4.80 N18 Kilcolgan
At crossroads forward
121.20 1.50 N18 Clarinbridge

123.80 2.60 N6 Junction with N6
At roundabout take 2nd exit N6
124.40 0.60 N18 Junction with N18 (north)
At roundabout take 3rd exit N18 (signposted Sligo, Tuam)
128.90 4.50 N17 Claregalway
Turn right N17
143.30 14.40 N17 Tuam
Follow signs Claremorris, Sligo N17
151.60 8.30 N17 Milltown

156.30 4.70 N17 Ballindine

172.60 16.30 N17 (edge of) Kilkelly
Bear right
174.90 2.30 N17 Junction with N83
At crossroads forward
180.60 5.70 N17 Charlestown
Turn left and bear right
183.30 2.70 N17 Junction for Curry

187.80 4.50 N17 TOBERCURRY
Turn left and shortly right (signposted Sligo, Collooney)
197.50 9.70 N17 Ballinacarrow

202.10 4.60 N4 Junction with N4
At roundabout take 1st exit N4
202.50 0.40 N4 Junction with R290
At roundabout forward
207.30 4.80 N4 Junction with R287
At roundabout forward
209.50 2.20 N15 Sligo
Follow signs Bundoran, Donegal, Lifford N15
214.50 5.00 N15 Drumcliff

219.50 5.00 N15 Grange

223.40 3.90 N15 Cliffony

231.40 8.00 N15 Bundoran

235.50 4.10 N15 Junction with N3 (Ballyshannon)
At roundabout take 1st exit and cross river bridge
235.60 0.10 N15 Ballyshannon

241.90 6.30 N15 Ballintra

246.70 4.80 N15 Start of Donegal bypass
Keep forward (signposted Lifford, Killybegs)
249.20 2.50 N15 Junction with N56/R267
At roundabout take 3rd exit (signposted Ballybofey, Lifford)
265.70 16.50 N15 Arrive at Ballybofey

- - - Section time 6:12, Total time 6:12
You have reached your destination.

**harpskid** · 09/03/2005, 9:30 AM

Originally Posted by Storysham

My buddy is from ballybofey, he lives down here. Anytime he goes home he's never done it quicker than 7 hours and thats without stopping, and hes by no means a slow driver.

Slow hoor ye Campbell

**corkharps** · 10/03/2005, 2:25 PM

Originally Posted by harpskid

Slow hoor ye Campbell

Jebus not me!If you travel early in the morning,avoid traffic in Limerick, Ennis and Sligo it can be done in 5 hours!

Have to find out who this other guy is,can increase the Cork branch of the supporters club by 100%

**Storysham** · 10/03/2005, 5:16 PM

Originally Posted by corkharps

Jebus not me!If you travel early in the morning,avoid traffic in Limerick, Ennis and Sligo it can be done in 5 hours!

Have to find out who this other guy is,can increase the Cork branch of the supporters club by 100%

He's from castlefinn, and will defo be at the harps games down here.

**craigdrules** · 12/03/2005, 7:59 AM

how is it madness for a guy to drive up in a car??!! The bus driver has to do the trip in one day like too!!

**colblimp** · 12/03/2005, 8:42 AM

Originally Posted by craigdrules

how is it madness for a guy to drive up in a car??!! The bus driver has to do the trip in one day like too!!

But any reputable coach company will be using two drivers. I don't think it's very legal, or safe, to use just one driver for a twenty hour day. Do you?!