Going out at night in Dublin city..

Constructs

Ok let me say first, im all for having fun with friends.

Having said that, i dont have much experience of being out in clubs and the like in dublin. There is a few reason for this bu only one of them is important, and that is the sheer amount of stories ive heard about ****ed up stuff that happens...there was a 20-something year old killed outside barcode a few weeks ago (is barcode particularly dodgey?). Things like that..not to mention the drug trade / addicts / scum bags / whatever else.

I do have many friends, and im often asked out..and usualy i just say its not my thing or im busy or so on. But i feel that i shouldnt be held back by an irrational fear, which stops me enjoying nights out with friends. Its a friends birthday 2moro night and ive said ill go along, but im feeling like bailing now at this stage...

So my question is this, simply: Is it actually as bad as it sounds? Or do these people put themselves in harms way?
I dont drink a lot (nor take anything else, just to clarify) so i will be fairly with it most of the night.

But please..advice, experiences?

Ive been thinking about posting this for a while, but decided i better do it at last and get this issue off my mind in one way or another.

brummytom

Anywhere's bad if you're not careful.


Keep your wits about you and you'll be grand

Rented Mule

You should take your friends to the Dublin Forum >>>>>>

Keogg

brummytom wrote: »

Anywhere's bad if you're not careful.


Keep your wits about you and you'll be grand

Listen to Brummytoms advice, hes gonna be the next mod
and hes from... em... i forgot, birmingham or somewhere? i remember reading it somewhere

(and no brummy, im not stalking you, this was an accident:pac:)

SoupyNorman

Going out at night can be scary, no question. Thats why I never leave the house without my Strutter Bubble.

Mark200

Well if your friends go out to the city often (and it sounds like they do) and they manage to come back alive every time then I think it's fair to say that your fear is irrational. Of course occasionally something happens to someone but there are thousands of people out in pubs and clubs in Dublin every single night, and with a huge amount of alcohol being consumed there's always going to be a chance of a bit of trouble

brummytom

Keogg wrote: »

Listen to Brummytoms advice, hes gonna be the next mod
and hes from... em... i forgot, birmingham or somewhere? i remember reading it somewhere

(and no brummy, im not stalking you, this was an accident:pac:)

Yeah :P

Like he said ^^^ I live in Brum. We've terrible problems with knives/guns now. I always find when out in town - stay away from areas I don't know, stay in groups, stick to well-lit, relatively busy areas

Acacia

I wouldn't say your fear is irrational- Dublin can be very dangerous. But so can most major cities. Brummytom speaks wisely- use your common sense and you should be grand.

Obviously, avoid walking anywhere on your own, keep track of where your friends are, know how you're getting home and how much it will cost and make sure you have enough money to get home,. If you're getting the Nitelink, it's a good idea to buy your card beforehand, as it saves the hassle of (drunkenly!) scrambling for change in the bus queue! You shouldn't have too much trouble if you keep your wits about you.

Basically, don't let your fear stop you from having a good time, but just be aware of your surroundings, etc.

Have fun!:D

Constructs

That has to be the fastest growing thread ive ever seen ^^.

Thanks guys, feel a lot better about it now, there will be a big gang of us 2moro anyway so ill just stick with them.

Anything else anyone wants to say welcome as well

pikachucheeks

[Serious] OP, don't let fear get in the way of having fun and living your life.

To be honest, yes, Dublin can be dangerous - but so can anywhere. Dublin is no more dangerous than another other town or city, really.

You just have to be sensible on a night out : Don't go anywhere on your own - particularly if it's dark. If you do have to go somewhere alone, tell a friend where you're going and when they can expect you back.

Don't get so drunk you have no idea where you are, who you are or how to get home. That could leave you vulnerable and an easy target.

Protect your drink in pubs/clubs and make sure no one spikes it. Keep your drink attended at all times.

Make sure you have money in your wallet dedicated to your transport home at the end of the night. Don't end up penniless, having to walk home in the dark.

If you're scared your fear is getting out of control, speak to someone - a professional - and get it sorted. Don't let fear compromise your youth, or fun times with your friends.


And just to put your mind at ease; remember that most, if not every, pub or club in Dublin have bouncers. If any fights break out, or anything goes wrong, they'll be around to protect you and help you out. Don't be afraid to approach them.

There are guards patrolling the streets at night too, so if you need help, if you're worried, if you're lost... don't be afraid to approach them either.[/SERIOUS]

Constructs

I was apprehensive of posting this at first, but in all seriousness, thanks.

Just what i needed to hear, kind of re-assurance of what i was thinking already.
Incidently: is the city busy on weekday nights? Ive never been on a weekday yet to be honest...

Keogg

brummytom wrote: »

Yeah :P

Like he said ^^^ I live in Brum. We've terrible problems with knives/guns now. I always find when out in town - stay away from areas I don't know, stay in groups, stick to well-lit, relatively busy areas

Sorry Brummy

I'm a She

:eek:

brummytom

Keogg wrote: »

Sorry Brummy

I'm a She

:eek:

Really?!


Result! :pac:

pikachucheeks

Constructs wrote: »

I was apprehensive of posting this at first, but in all seriousness, thanks.

Just what i needed to hear, kind of re-assurance of what i was thinking already.
Incidently: is the city busy on weekday nights? Ive never been on a weekday yet to be honest...

Yup! The city centre's always busy! - It's not as busy on weekday nights as it would be at weekends though.

Loads of the clubs run student nights during the week or have special drink promotions on (2 for the price of 1, 3 euro drinks etc) so that always draws crowds!

Weekday nights, you're likely to find lots of college students out, whereas weekends, it's pretty much an equal mix of anyone and everyone!

LimeFruitGum

Constructs wrote: »

I was apprehensive of posting this at first, but in all seriousness, thanks.

Just what i needed to hear, kind of re-assurance of what i was thinking already.
Incidently: is the city busy on weekday nights? Ive never been on a weekday yet to be honest...

It's OK.I suppose Temple Bar is busy enough. Some bars like O'Neills or Porterhouse would get a good after-work crowd, and there's always a bar showing a match or running a drinks promo somewhere.

No harm going in on a school night to help you adjust (I take it you're new in town). Like the others said, just watch yourself and your belongings and you'll be grand.

Keogg

brummytom wrote: »

Really?!


Result! :pac:

yeah its much more interesting now you've a girl stalker, isn't it?;)
i mean...


actually i thought you were going to go with the pic or GTFO line..

sorry to OP for totally bringing your thread off track:o my bad...

Constructs

no worries ^^...its pretty ammusing

Larianne

Most of the trouble starts after the night ends - coming out of nightclubs, hanging around the streets, eating in McDonald's etc.

My advice, don't hang around once the clubs/bars close up, it's where the trouble happens. Get a nitelink or taxi home. I guess it does seem to cut the night short but Saturday night in Dublin is too dangerous to hang around at this time.

Econoline Van

Dublin isn't dangerous. I've been going out in it for 10 years and never had a finger laid on me (in anger!). Maybe 1 or 2 hairy situations where guys were trying to start a fight randomly on the street but that's it. In 10 years.
If you find yourself walking the streets alone late, get a taxi, there's no shortage of them, or put the head down and walk briskly. If drunks shout at you just ignore them and walk on. That's served me well.

Larianne

Econoline Van wrote: »

Dublin isn't dangerous. I've been going out in it for 10 years and never had a finger laid on me (in anger!). Maybe 1 or 2 hairy situations where guys were trying to start a fight randomly on the street but that's it. In 10 years.
If you find yourself walking the streets alone late, get a taxi, there's no shortage of them, or put the head down and walk briskly. If drunks shout at you just ignore them and walk on. That's served me well.

Yes, but that is because you do the above. So many people just aren't aware of the dangers around Dublin at night. Especially country people. It's not the same up in Dublin.

It's dangerous if you don't use your head!

gorgo

Larianne wrote: »

Most of the trouble starts after the night ends - coming out of nightclubs, hanging around the streets, eating in McDonald's etc.

My advice, don't hang around once the clubs/bars close up, it's where the trouble happens. Get a nitelink or taxi home. I guess it does seem to cut the night short but Saturday night in Dublin is too dangerous to hang around at this time.

I totally agree with Larianne, I'm a 10 year veteran in the city and I can count on 1 hand how many times I've got in a fight. Drop out of the bar/club little early, grab a quick Charlies (1, 2 or 3) and jump in a taxi or Nitelink and don't hang around.

Econoline Van wrote: »

Dublin isn't dangerous. I've been going out in it for 10 years and never had a finger laid on me (in anger!). Maybe 1 or 2 hairy situations where guys were trying to start a fight randomly on the street but that's it. In 10 years.
If you find yourself walking the streets alone late, get a taxi, there's no shortage of them, or put the head down and walk briskly. If drunks shout at you just ignore them and walk on. That's served me well.

Dublin is dangerous....bottom line, if your drunk with a big mouth and looking for trouble, your gonna get it.

lightening

gorgo wrote: »

I totally agree with Larianne

Same here, she's spot on. I lived and socialised in town for about 12 years. Got in to trouble twice, never injured. Still head in to town every weekend I am in Dublin.[/QUOTE]

gorgo wrote: »

Dublin is dangerous....bottom line, if your drunk with a big mouth and looking for trouble, your gonna get it.

Have to disagree with you gorgo! It's one of the safest cities in the world! You are right in one way though, you have to have a bit of cop. But any city will give you trouble if you are looking for it.

Heisenberg.

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lightening

You are dead right! I was out in Portlaoise a while ago, it was like a regional English town I'm afraid to say, scraps, male bravado (kicking shop shutters, shaping up to everyone etc...) bottles thrown etc. Tralee other towns can be a bit like that too.

I am always lambasted for saying this, but I really think Dublin is one of the friendliest places in the country. I mean that, the pubs, the streets. There is an acceptance and a lack of suspicion that you don't get in certain rural areas.

Constructs

Cheers guys Aside from the original reason i posted this, it has actually turned into a pretty interesting thread.

Had a great time the other night, theres a great buzz about the place

Thank again people!