Ireland, November Weather?

Padraig Breathnach wrote in message . ..
(stephanie haumueller) wrote:

thank you for your advice. I feel a bit out of sorts going in November
when the weather may take a turn for the worse, but that's the way it
is! I'm sure we'll make the best of it.

That's the right spirit. It's not like a theme park, which closes down
for the winter.

What is the rain like in Ireland? I would assume it varies, but is it
more of a misty light rain? or do you get serious thunderstorms?

It's kinda like water coming down from the sky, except when the wind
blows, when it's like water travelling laterally. Usually wet.

No, we don't have monsoon-type rain. It can vary from what we call
"soft", which is misty light rain, to a proper downpour. But usually
when we have a proper downpour, it doesn't last all day unless you are
playing golf. There might be days when you see no sun.

Also, as far as staying in a castle, do you think it's worth the
money? Or would you recommend staying in a nice manor house or farm
house? Castles are very expensive, but if it's worth the money, I'd do
it!

I'm not the person to ask; I'm Irish.

There are, I believe, castles which are reasonably affordable (as well
as the very upscale places like Ashford Castle and Drumoland). Look
for a book by Alastair Sawday: "Special Places to Stay in Ireland". If
you can't find it before you come, seek it out when you get here. At
that time of year, few places will be fully booked, so there is no
pressure to book in advance.

PB

Padraig, thank you so much for all your advice....

more questions for you:

music? I've read that Doolin has some of the best traditional music on
the west coast, can you recommend any other towns where there is
particularly good traditional music?

(stephanie haumueller) wrote:

more questions for you:

music? I've read that Doolin has some of the best traditional music on
the west coast, can you recommend any other towns where there is
particularly good traditional music?

You got me! I don't know, even though I am big into traditional music,
especially what we call "sean-nós", which is an ancient song tradition
which most people do not take to immediately.

Yes, Doolin. Yes to much of County Clare for dance music in
particular. In general, I consider the west of Ireland better for
music.

I think the best strategy is to ask at your hotel or B&B for
information on the local music scene.

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In article , Padraig
Breathnach writes
(stephanie haumueller) wrote:

more questions for you:

music? I've read that Doolin has some of the best traditional music on
the west coast, can you recommend any other towns where there is
particularly good traditional music?

You got me! I don't know, even though I am big into traditional music,
especially what we call "sean-nós", which is an ancient song tradition
which most people do not take to immediately.

Didn't Radio Eireann do a lot of that in days gone by? Some of it I
liked. Then I learned Irish and went to the Gaelteacht in Donegal and
learned to love it lots more. Now I don't remember any of it!

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In article , Padraig
Breathnach writes
(stephanie haumueller) wrote:

more questions for you:

music? I've read that Doolin has some of the best traditional music on
the west coast, can you recommend any other towns where there is
particularly good traditional music?

You got me! I don't know, even though I am big into traditional music,
especially what we call "sean-nós", which is an ancient song tradition
which most people do not take to immediately.

Didn't Radio Eireann do a lot of that in days gone by? Some of it I
liked. Then I learned Irish and went to the Gaelteacht in Donegal and
learned to love it lots more. Now I don't remember any of it!

Still does. Try "Ceili House", 10.00p.m. on Sundays.

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PB
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