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29 Jan 2015
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Thought as much. Thanks.
What would be the best ferry to use. I am in South Africa but my bike is in Telford. left SA last year to JFK then after a few months touring the USA and Canada flew from Vancouver to Frankfurt. heading back to the UK end of May.
Went to the Hubb meeting in Nakusp BC last year. was great to meet other travelers.
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Hi Kevin
as you are setting off from Telford I would suggest either the Holyhead - Dublin or the Liverpool - Belfast ferries will be the most direct routes for you. Both will require a 2 hour jaunt to the campsite after disembarkation. Check out https://www.stenaline.co.uk/ferries-to-ireland
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Hi Kevin
David's advice on ferry routes is spot on. Definitely no off-roading needed to get to the site. Camping facilities are as close to perfect as you could ask..we camp on a hurling/football pitch (perfect drainage) and the hall used for presentations is within staggering (used advisedly.hey this is Ireland we are talking about!!) distance from there.
Hope you can make it and look forward to seeing you there.
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Hi, HU event newbie here. I am booked for June and will be travelling from London. I look forward to a good time and hopefully, a kick to JFDI
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Hi Hugues
You can be sure of a warm welcome at the event. Don't worry about being a newbie. Once you arrive you will be amoung friends and like minded people.
Keep an eye on the Events page on HUBB and, if you are on facebook, check out and follow the "HU Ireland 2015" events page where will keep you up to date on planned presenters and other useful information.
We have a great line-up of presenters and this is being added to all the time. Did I mention that we are really excited to have Tiffany Coates, possibly the most travelled female adventure biker ever, coming along to Enniskillen? That will be one of the many presentations which are "do not miss"
Looking forward to meeting you and you can be assured of a GREAT weekend.
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9 Feb 2015
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Hi People,
Booked and paid, ferry ticket booked and paid, volunteered to clean the toilets too.
Looking forward to the Northern Irish hospitality.
Jake
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Good to see you're attending. Where you getting the boat from mate ?
I'm doing my best to go too.
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I am just looking at ferries. Coming from near London I plan to take the Holyhead to Dublin one. Quick question, how realistic is it to aim for an 08:45 return ferry on Sunday morning? Does much happen on the Sunday? Many thanks
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A night in Stirling???
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Good to see you're attending. Where you getting the boat from mate ?
I'm doing my best to go too.
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Hi Ted, booked on the 11:30 AM Stena superfast V111ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast(100 quid return).
Cairnryan is just over an hours ride from my place in Stirling, if you can get booked on that ferry you are more than welcome to stay in my humble abode the night before.
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10 Feb 2015
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I am just looking at ferries. Coming from near London I plan to take the Holyhead to Dublin one. Quick question, how realistic is it to aim for an 08:45 return ferry on Sunday morning? Does much happen on the Sunday? Many thanks
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That would be a VERY early start from Enniskillen on Sunday morning. And , trust me , the craic and atmosphere on Saturday night should not be missed I would definitely suggest a later boat on Sunday if that can be fitted into your schedule.
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Perfect, sounds like very good advice. I am looking forward to the event even more now! Cheers
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Hi Ted, booked on the 11:30 AM Stena superfast V111ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast(100 quid return).
Cairnryan is just over an hours ride from my place in Stirling, if you can get booked on that ferry you are more than welcome to stay in my humble abode the night before.
Jake
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Well, I live 2 miles away from the Liverpool (really Birkenhead) ferry terminal.
But Hollyhead is cheaper. Cheers all the same.
Probably see you at the bar
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Hi Guys,
I've just ridden from Melbourne to Birmingham, through South Korea, Russia, Mongolia, Khazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Kalliningrad, Estonia, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Holland. Details on my blog here:
sophiewhiptank | Just a bloke riding home.
I'm moving to Cork early next year and I'm happy to lend a hand, I used to be a technical instructor too! PM me if you're interested. I'd contact you directly but I don't know who "Liam, Naomi, Jochen and the team" are!!
Cheers,
Mark.
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Mark, did you move yet?
I'm in Kinsale if you want to drop by.
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Do you reckon I could do a presentation ?? Shamelessly to get a free ticket as a ferry trip to Ireland is rather pricey and I've spent all my money on broken engines and broken bikes.
Topics to chose from include.
How to moan on Facebook about the weather.
How to spend all day drinking tea instead of working.
Why backpacking is rubbish.
Why I don't like modern BMW's.
How to efficiently waste money on motorcycle improvements.
Or perhaps something useful ???
How to buy a second hand Overland bike.
How to pack tools and spares for the road.
I suppose I could do something about travel but you can read all that crap on my blog :P
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How about a presentation on prepping an overland bike and on the road maintenance Ted, that would be different and compliment the travel presentations, HU ireland has had some notable instances where attendees have been inspired to do trips, many would find your mechanical experiences really interesting and useful.
Oh and Jochen the main man buys everyone who presents a pint of Guinness!! or so a leprechaun told me !
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Who's the person to talk to ?
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