Hi everyone.
I know that the Northern Ireland meeting has already taken place.
I'm sorry I could not get to it. I seriously considered it, looked at flights and accommodation.
Sadly at the time the cost was prohibitive.
I'd really like to come out and say hello, have a chat and understand a bit about what it is like to trade in Ireland.
I know from the press that for some, especially the building industry, that it has been hard for 2-3 years now.
I've briefly looked at flights at the end of April (although I am not set on these dates). A round trip at this time of year using Flybe would cost between €2-300. Premier Inn would be €1-150 on top.
Before I commit to time I'd like to gauge from you what the best time for you for a meet-up?
Ideally I can arrive, spend a whole day in Ireland with a later afternoon meeting and then a meal and fly out on the following day's flight.
If you are up for it perhaps you can leave a comment with suggestions for timing and location.
Simon's already suggested Dublin in the Northern Ireland thread.
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Simon is right about Dublin...very easy for us from the North.
Should say that Simon is renowned for his love of afternoon tea, but I wonder whether for those of us who may enjoy a glass of sherry as well it might be more fun to be somewhere nearer the heart of Dublin..quick check for dates on 30th March (again a random Saturday) shows that if willing to share a room should be able to get rooms for £40-50 per person, for those who want to stay overnight.
I think you should select a couple of Saturdays which suit you, Phil, and then we can see who could make either or both dates.
I am sure I speak on behalf of more than myself that if any others from the big island want to come over we would make you very welcome.
If you are just looking for a bed there is hostel accommodation available.
April is scarifying season for me, I can't justify taking time out to travel to Dublin ...
That may change closer to the time, but for now it's a no my end.
If it was over the weekend i could do it. Dublin would be ok, are there many LJN members from the south though?