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taxi near olympia theatre

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  • 29-06-2009 2:15am
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    sidekick100
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    heading to a gig this week,will need to take a taxi back to bus aras after gig (10.30 or 11pm) can someone tell me where i can find a taxi near the venue and approx how long it should take to get back
    thx


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    geurrp the yard
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    sidekick100 wrote: »
    heading to a gig this week,will need to take a taxi back to bus aras after gig (10.30 or 11pm) can someone tell me where i can find a taxi near the venue and approx how long it should take to get back
    thx

    Theres loads of taxis on the streets so you should get one handy outside the olympia. Should take around 5 mins to get to busaras.


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    Gavin "shels"
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    If you don't happen to get a taxi on Dame St. stroll down to College Green and there's a taxi rank, just opposite the front gates to Trinity College.


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    sidekick100
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    Gavin shels wrote: »
    If you don't happen to get a taxi on Dame St. stroll down to College Green and there's a taxi rank, just opposite the front gates to Trinity College.

    no idea where that is,im not familiar with the area.
    is there a taxi rank on the street where the olympia is? or wouldi have to wave one down?


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    John Mason
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    at that time of night outside the olympia (Dame Street) turns into a big taxi car park, there are taxis everywhere and it creates worse traffic jams then at rush hour - so you have absolutely no problem getting a taxi

    but tbh you will walk quicker to the bus station


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    sidekick100
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    pink fluffy bunny wrote: »
    at that time of night outside the olympia (Dame Street) turns into a big taxi car park, there are taxis everywhere and it creates worse traffic jams then at rush hour - so you have absolutely no problem getting a taxi

    but tbh you will walk quicker to the bus station

    thats great (for me,not other drivers)

    i am not from dublin/dont know my way around it enough to walk back to the bus station


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    arybvtcw0eolkf
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    As the Bunny woman says, you'll be quicker walking.

    However should you decide on the cab, again its like Miss Bunny said - Dame St is a huge traffic jam of taxi's day and night now, its complete and utter madness.


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    jdivision
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    It's an easy walk. Turn left outside the Olympia and follow the road around til you cross the bridge. Then turn right and walk along the quays until you come to the Custom House and it's behind that.


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    az2wp0sye65487
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    jdivision wrote: »
    It's an easy walk. Turn left outside the Olympia and follow the road around til you cross the bridge. Then turn right and walk along the quays until you come to the Custom House and it's behind that.

    Definitley quicker (and cheaper) to walk. See Here


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    sidekick100
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    thanks for the help
    is it safe for a teen girl to walk alone on those streets at night?


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    az2wp0sye65487
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    sidekick100 wrote: »
    thanks for the help
    is it safe for a teen girl to walk alone on those streets at night?

    Well I don't think I could say it's safe for a teen girl to walk anywhere alone at night. Maybe you would be better off in a taxi.


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    jdivision
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    As a general rule yeah it's fine but there can be junkies down by the Custom House. I'm 6'4 so probably not best person to listen to in the safety regard!


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    AnonoBoy
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    jdivision wrote: »
    As a general rule yeah it's fine but there can be junkies down by the Custom House. I'm 6'4 so probably not best person to listen to in the safety regard!

    You're also not a teen girl.

    Taxi would be best bet for someone that young. Especially if she's by herself.


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    John Mason
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    ah you would be grand


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    sambuka41
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    Ha i work on Eden Quay, def get a taxi. Not a safe area for anyone on their own!!!:D

    taxi drivers love those kind of pick ups,easy cash to drive 2 minutes!


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    AnonoBoy
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    pink fluffy bunny wrote: »
    ah you would be grand

    Maybe a teen girl from Dublin would be but I wouldn't recommend a teenage girl unfamiliar with the city make that walk by herself at 11 at night. Not at all.


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    John Mason
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    AnonoBoy wrote: »
    Maybe a teen girl from Dublin would be but I wouldn't recommend a teenage girl unfamiliar with the city make that walk by herself at 11 at night. Not at all.

    well, i am not from Dublin myself but wouldnt have had a problem with anyone walking in the city centre tbh, i think Dublin is one of the safest cities i have lived in

    maybe thats just me


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    jossnjuice
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    just make sure ya dont take the boardwalk!!


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    aoibhebree
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    I've often done that walk myself but it might be a bit intimidating if you're not familiar with the city, so you might be as well to just get a taxi, it won't be too expensive anyway! If you do decide to walk, print out a map in advance from google maps and memorise the route (do not walk along reading the map as you go however!! :P)


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    geurrp the yard
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    pink fluffy bunny wrote: »
    well, i am not from Dublin myself but wouldnt have had a problem with anyone walking in the city centre tbh, i think Dublin is one of the safest cities i have lived in

    maybe thats just me

    Are you familar with eden quay? Get a taxi op.


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    arybvtcw0eolkf
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    geurrp the yard wrote: »
    Are you familar with eden quay? Get a taxi op.


    Amen to that.

    Or whatever you do stay away from the Liffey wall and boardwalk side of the quay.

    .


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    John Mason
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    geurrp the yard wrote: »
    Are you familar with eden quay? Get a taxi op.

    yeah, i would walk it quiet a bit, am i missing something ?


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    AnonoBoy
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    pink fluffy bunny wrote: »
    yeah, i would walk it quiet a bit, am i missing something ?

    A lot of dealing/undesirables hanging around on Eden Quay - wasn't that were that female Garda was assualted recently?


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    arybvtcw0eolkf
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    pink fluffy bunny wrote: »
    yeah, i would walk it quiet a bit, am i missing something ?


    Seriously thats one I'd advise again, remember you've to be lucky everytime you walk it - the guttersnipe have only to be lucky once, and YOUR a victim!.

    .


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    WindSock
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    sidekick100 wrote: »
    thanks for the help
    is it safe for a teen girl to walk alone on those streets at night?

    It depends on how you are walking, tbh. If you are unfamiliar/ not confident with walking alone through a city you may get hassled/picked on if it shows.

    General rules apply. Walk tall, don't make too much eye contact with everyone, walk with a sense of purpose, be very aware of your surroundings, don't wander into empty side streets, don't look scared, keep your bag close, wear shoes that you can run fast in, carry a knuckle duster...you know, the usual ;)

    You'll be grand but if you are worried a taxi can be great peace of mind, don't be afraid to get one if you feel uncomfortable.


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    Victor
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    AnonoBoy wrote: »
    A lot of dealing/undesirables hanging around on Eden Quay - wasn't that were that female Garda was assualted recently?
    I thought that was up by Merchants Arch.


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    January
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    Yep twas Aston Quay leading into Merchants Arch. I'd get a taxi OP especially if you're not familiar with Dublin.


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