Slovakia Away (8th September 2007) - Match Thread

**paul_oshea** · 29/08/2007, 9:28 AM

what "sorta" songs? rebel ones?

**Babysis** · 29/08/2007, 9:42 AM

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

what "sorta" songs? rebel ones?

The sort of songs were a good mix. the pogues, the dubliners, some of the old world cup songs, some wolftones - Just the usual stuff.

If you can, add "Good looking woman" to your MP3 player - it got a great reaction in San Marino (Just ask bear eleven)

**AidoM** · 29/08/2007, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by Babysis

I brought Cd's for the coaches in San Marino, but the driver of the little bus enjoyed them so much he asked if he could keep them

I think I might have the second set - will check and post. Happy Bear

if Daniel played

**Dr. Ogba** · 29/08/2007, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by Bear Eleven

Bring Euro's or get your money from ATM's.Went to AIB to get Slovak money the other day and they said they didn't do it.

A mate of mine just rang Thomas Cook on Grafton Street and they do Slovak money. You'll prob need to order now as it takes about a week to get. Also they're expensive b*stards (charge 2%) so i'm just getting a small bit of cash to have when I arrive then gonna find the nearest ATM machine!!

**Babysis** · 29/08/2007, 1:42 PM

Mslelf and GT have ordered our currency and are picking itup from Shannon airport Bureau de Change on the Friday morning. Handiest option for us.

**AidoP** · 29/08/2007, 2:25 PM

Originally Posted by SeanieBoy

Hi there,

Does anyone have any recommendations for accommodation in Bratislave?

I have tried a few apartments, but they are booked out.

Would appreciate your help.

Thanks,

Sean

Me and a few lads from Munich are staying at this place:

http://www.turist.sk

Booked our places a couple of weeks ago and a mate of mine booked his place last week so could be more places available. Make sure you get them to send you confirmation just in case. Got our match tickets today and they are whack smack in the middle of the home fans end. The guy told us this before we got the tickets but we went ahead anyway. As regards tickets for the Czech game we need 4 but no luck yet :-(

**AidoM** · 29/08/2007, 2:40 PM

Originally Posted by Bear Eleven

Aidom Does this mean we cannot go to the nightclub in the hotel.

I will have to check it out to make sure that it's totally unsuitable for little innocent you.

On completion of that I shall be in church hearing your confessions

. Hopefully I'll get away in time for the match (even in Prague)

**Bear Eleven** · 29/08/2007, 3:48 PM

Originally Posted by AidoM

I will have to check it out to make sure that it's totally unsuitable for little innocent you.

On completion of that I shall be in church hearing your confessions

. Hopefully I'll get away in time for the match (even in Prague)

Bless me father for what i about to receive from AidoM.

**AidoM** · 29/08/2007, 4:10 PM

Originally Posted by Bear Eleven

Bless me father for what i about to receive from AidoM.

Sheets and sheets and sheets and ............of labels with your penance printed on them

**soylent green** · 29/08/2007, 9:43 PM

Is there any Friday night football in Bratislava? Might be a second division game. Anybody know. I enjoyed the Stuttgart Kickers game on the eve of the Germany v Ireland game last year.

**pineapple stu** · 29/08/2007, 9:55 PM

Originally Posted by Babysis

Mslelf and GT have ordered our currency and are picking itup from Shannon airport Bureau de Change on the Friday morning. Handiest option for us.

You'll get money in the airport on arrival handy enough - why bother going to the Bureau de Changes before hand? Never figures that one out!

**Sligo Hornet** · 30/08/2007, 7:38 AM

[QUOTE=soylent green;758508]Is there any Friday night football in Bratislava? Might be a second division game. Anybody know. I enjoyed the Stuttgart Kickers game on the eve of the Germany v Ireland game last year.[/QUOTE]

Was that the one in the Shlossplatz with the FOUR balls!

**Babysis** · 30/08/2007, 8:48 AM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

You'll get money in the airport on arrival handy enough - why bother going to the Bureau de Changes before hand? Never figures that one out!

I know, but I dont want to arrive on Friday night and have to find a cash machine etc. I just wanted a small bit to ensure we have cash on us when we land for the taxi and a few drinks that night

**Paulie** · 30/08/2007, 9:16 AM

Originally Posted by soylent green

Is there any Friday night football in Bratislava? Might be a second division game. Anybody know. I enjoyed the Stuttgart Kickers game on the eve of the Germany v Ireland game last year.

The Irish U21's are playing Portugal live on Sky on Friday evening so I'd say that's what most people will be watching.

**AidoM** · 30/08/2007, 1:03 PM

Originally Posted by Babysis

..........I just wanted a small bit to ensure we have cash on us when we land for the taxi and a few drinks that night

Will you be buying

**Bear Eleven** · 30/08/2007, 3:39 PM

Originally Posted by AidoM

Will you be buying

That would be a first for them.

**AidoM** · 30/08/2007, 3:56 PM

Originally Posted by Bear Eleven

That would be a first for them.

Miracles may not only happen in Lourdes

**eirebhoy** · 30/08/2007, 6:06 PM

Will ATM cards work as normal in Slovakia and Prague or should we be getting money changed?

**stiofain** · 30/08/2007, 6:20 PM

Originally Posted by eirebhoy

Will ATM cards work as normal in Slovakia and Prague or should we be getting money changed?

I've ordered some Slovakian/Czech money to bring with me. In theory, there is no reason why your card shouldnt work out there but to be on the safe side, i'm going to take some with me. For San Marino in Feb i thought it would be fine to just bring myself along and get some cash out on my arrival in Bologna. It was just my luck that my card wouldnt work in the bloody machine (the chip on the card had become slightly damaged in my wallet). Fortunately i had taken some sterling with me just in case so i was able to get by. I'd have been seriously fecked otherwise as i was travelling alone.
As i say, theres no reason why your card shouldnt work out there, but i dont think its a bad idea at all to get your money before travelling.