QuoteI guy I trust 100% and hasn't bluffed me before told me last night it is already agreed its in Rome. So DMcD's article seems like he's in the know.
http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...d-1499006.html
By Daniel McDonnell
Wednesday October 15 2008
It's understood that Italy's capital city is about to be announced as the venue for the April 1 qualifier which will see Giovanni Trapattoni up against his own country on his own soil.
Reports in Italy last week suggested that the Stadio Olimpico -- where Ireland lost out in the World Cup quarter-final in 1990 -- is set to host what is certain to be a large travelling contingent given the significance of the occasion.
The FAI have yet to confirm the fixture, wisely enough choosing not to do so until it is completely set in stone. Nevertheless, Abbotstown sources have indicated that Rome is the 'likely' destination.
It seems a few airlines have cottoned onto the fact as well, given that prices are not looking that generous at this stage. Probably a good thing, as we don't want to be blamed if the Italian FA pulls a rabbit out of the hat at the last minute.
I guy I trust 100% and hasn't bluffed me before told me last night it is already agreed its in Rome. So DMcD's article seems like he's in the know.
Here they come! It’s the charge of the “Thanks” Brigade!
Finally bit the bullet and booked Dublin to Bologna out on the Tuesday and back on the Friday. Should be covered now if its in Milan or if its in Rome. I don't mind either and the prices for Rome are massive from Dublin.
In Trap we trust
I booked Belfast to Milan myself. My thoughts are its 70% chance Rome, 20% chance Milan, and 10% other.
The prices of flights to Rome were astronomical. I dont mind travelling from Milan down on the day before the game, and back the day after.
Got these for 125 a few weeks back.Great time out of Dublin (11am).Trains every 25mins to Rome or Milan, 28 euro each way.....happy days.Would still prefer Milan though.Olimpico not a patch on San Siro for atmosphereOriginally Posted by NeilMcD
€213 return with Ryanair if you stay til the Saturday. Not bad.
Booked hotel in Rome 2 nights (Hotel Raffaello) - can always cancel if its not Rome although people in the know have booked. will probablly wait until definetly confirmed before booking flights, enough options to get there in 2 flights.
3* Hotel Newry?.......not up to your usual standards!
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Have you seen the prices in Rome ? (Raefollo is £218 for 2 nights) anyway it 22 out of 1200 on Trip-Advisor. Also I dont want Mrs Newryrep getting used to 4* or 5* hotels or she will expect it all the time3* Hotel Newry?.......not up to your usual standards!
ChristHave you seen the prices in Rome ? (Raefollo is £218 for 2 nights) anyway it 22 out of 1200 on Trip-Advisor. Also I dont want Mrs Newryrep getting used to 4* or 5* hotels or she will expect it all the time........might have to re-think my own "minimum star" standard
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Just booked this. My dad stayed here for a wedding a few years ago and said its a great place to stay. Right in the centre of the historical part of the city and train station close by and Irish pub down the road.
Sounds good, wasnt sure what area to book and Rome like Paris/London has thouands of hotels, Trip Advisor hasnt let me down yet. Glad its that handy, cant be bothered communting if we are only there for a few days.
Thanks for the reccommendation 3 of us just booked this hotel for 6 nights sunday - saturday all the reviews on tripadviser are all very favourable.
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3 of us just booked 4star Hotel Rex on the Active Hotels web site. Great reviews on tripadvisor. Only cost us 90 euro each for the 2 nights with free cancellation. If match is in milan would recommend Ritter Hotel. When will they tell us.
Just book flights from Stanstead to Rome. 60 pounds. Worth the risk at that price. Cork to Rome return is €315.
Are people agreed on taking gambles and booking flights and hotels?
Thanks to Newryrep im going to go for Hotel Raffaello, sounds like theres a few irish staying there.
Viagogo, im flying from stanstead aswel, 31st - 2nd. Probably going to get the early and late flights.
just hope I get tickets sorted, ive only been to four or five home games and this will be my 1st away! Im sure you guys will sort me out anyway!
MD
Newry always buys the beer at the Hotel bar........so fill yer boots lads!Are people agreed on taking gambles and booking flights and hotels?
Thanks to Newryrep im going to go for Hotel Raffaello, sounds like theres a few irish staying there.
Viagogo, im flying from stanstead aswel, 31st - 2nd. Probably going to get the early and late flights.
just hope I get tickets sorted, ive only been to four or five home games and this will be my 1st away! Im sure you guys will sort me out anyway!
Tact is for people who are not witty enough to be sarcastic
Good stuff ill look out for the guy with the northern accent so.
So we defo think that the match will be in Rome? Terrible that it hasnt been announced yet
MD
Booked up and all now, just hoping for Rome.
Hope tickets will be all right!
MD
Mrtndvn, the general consesus seems that it will be Rome and a fair few people have booked Rome but after the Tblisi/Karlsruhe/Mainz uncertainity a fair few are holding back untill its officially confirmed. Hotel rooms can be cancelled at no cost but you are generally screwed if you cancel flights.
Newry always buys the beer at the Hotel bar........so fill yer boots lads!
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