Back again!
We'll be having The Sensual Walk again on Saturday, June 13th 2009. This year the walk schedule will be a bit looser than last year. The Sensual Walk takes place in Howth with a cliff walk from the summit, meet-up and fun and shenanigans in Howth village for the rest of the evening. Last year we even had Joycean recitations from no less than John Carder Bush...and unbelievable music and craic. This year I'm not particularly organising a live music element - so it's just the walk and meet-up in the pub. 2010 may well see a more organised day like last year.
Evening venue when we've finished the walk will be Krugers Bar on Abbey Street in Howth - from 4/5pm or so (i.e. whenever we get down from the hill!). Hopefully some nice acousticy music will be there through the evening.
Seán
What is it?
Another informal gathering for Kate Bush fans and their friends in Ireland. A pleasant walk along the cliffs of Howth Head ("...where the water and the earth caress...") then down into Howth village for an afternoon and evening of merry-making and some music; celebrating Kate, Molly Bloom, James Joyce - and whatever else tickles your fancy! Peaches and seedcake will be the backpack munchies of choice. Last year we had about 100 happy souls join us throughout the day. Everyone is most welcome!
When?
Meeting at 2PM, Saturday June 13th 2009 (three days before the actual Bloomsday, which this year falls on a Tuesday.)
Where?
At the start of the cliff walk by the Howth Summit Car Park on Howth Head, North County Dublin, Ireland. Don't fret about getting lost, if you're bringing a mobile phone I'll happily give you my number to check in with us. Email me at twoms@eircom.net We will gather near the car park at 2pm and be entertained by some music (details to follow) before strolling along the cliff walk down to Howth Village.
Afternoon/Evening venue
After we complete the walk we have an area reserved at Krugers Bar which is just up the main street from the harbour opposite the church, on Abbey Street in Howth. This year as well as enjoying pints and sampling the bar menu we may have some music throughout the evening in a relaxed sessiony style. If you feel you'd like to sing a song, you'll be very welcome.
Is the walk hard then?
The walk is downhill for the most part, and won't take any more than 40 minutes, much quicker if you're in brisk mode! Sensible footwear is advised, and be prepared for any weather (i.e. bring a light rain jacket just in case and a wooly hat for the wind). The walks are very popular with Dubliners and tourists alike, but they are by dangerous cliffs - so take your time and stick squarely to the path.
How To Get There?
By Car:
R105 from City Centre to Howth.
From M1 take the Swords / Malahide exit on to R132, at the Malahide roundabout follow Route R106 through Malahide Village and Portmarnock all along the coast. At Sutton junction turn left onto Howth Road (route R105) Look out for signposts for the right turn up to summit & car park.
By Bus:
Numbers 31, 31B, and 31C from Eden Quay in the City Centre terminates at Howth Summit. (Click on the bus number for timetable) The DART train & 31C option might be the best one from the city.
By Train (DART):
Car parks are provided at most DART stations from Bray to Howth. Take the northbound DART to Howth: Timetables NOTE: There's an uphill walk of 30-40 mins from the station to the summit car park - so take the bus (31/31B/31C) to the summit from Howth Station. Buses stop right near the summit so save on exertion! It's just a couple of minutes walk from the summit bus stop to the summit car park where we'll be gathering.
Flights to Dublin from UK?
Since there may be a good deal of interest from UK fans, the Ryanair site and the Aer Lingus site are always offering bargains to Dublin...check it out
Accommodation?
The city hotels can book up quickly in the summer, so booking early is advisable. You can even try the accommodation options in Howth itself here. Check out www.dublintourist.com/ or look at the Family Homes Of Ireland site for B&B accomodation in the Dublin area - north Dublin areas such as Clontarf would be really ideal (easy travel into city etc). www.family-homes.ie/ For hotels also try Dublin Trip Advisor for those all important customer reviews! www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotels-g186605-zfc3-Dublin_County_Dublin-Hotels.html Hostels in the city are another cheaper option that are very popular, check them out here.
Pictures of last years event
(which thanks to the supreme efforts of Mike Stevens and Groom became a full-on boutique music festival!)
http://picasaweb.google.com/seantwomey/SensualWalk2008PhotosByKrystynaFitzgeraldMorris#
We'll be having The Sensual Walk again on Saturday, June 13th 2009. This year the walk schedule will be a bit looser than last year. The Sensual Walk takes place in Howth with a cliff walk from the summit, meet-up and fun and shenanigans in Howth village for the rest of the evening. Last year we even had Joycean recitations from no less than John Carder Bush...and unbelievable music and craic. This year I'm not particularly organising a live music element - so it's just the walk and meet-up in the pub. 2010 may well see a more organised day like last year.
Evening venue when we've finished the walk will be Krugers Bar on Abbey Street in Howth - from 4/5pm or so (i.e. whenever we get down from the hill!). Hopefully some nice acousticy music will be there through the evening.
Seán
What is it?
Another informal gathering for Kate Bush fans and their friends in Ireland. A pleasant walk along the cliffs of Howth Head ("...where the water and the earth caress...") then down into Howth village for an afternoon and evening of merry-making and some music; celebrating Kate, Molly Bloom, James Joyce - and whatever else tickles your fancy! Peaches and seedcake will be the backpack munchies of choice. Last year we had about 100 happy souls join us throughout the day. Everyone is most welcome!
When?
Meeting at 2PM, Saturday June 13th 2009 (three days before the actual Bloomsday, which this year falls on a Tuesday.)
Where?
At the start of the cliff walk by the Howth Summit Car Park on Howth Head, North County Dublin, Ireland. Don't fret about getting lost, if you're bringing a mobile phone I'll happily give you my number to check in with us. Email me at twoms@eircom.net We will gather near the car park at 2pm and be entertained by some music (details to follow) before strolling along the cliff walk down to Howth Village.
Afternoon/Evening venue
After we complete the walk we have an area reserved at Krugers Bar which is just up the main street from the harbour opposite the church, on Abbey Street in Howth. This year as well as enjoying pints and sampling the bar menu we may have some music throughout the evening in a relaxed sessiony style. If you feel you'd like to sing a song, you'll be very welcome.
Is the walk hard then?
The walk is downhill for the most part, and won't take any more than 40 minutes, much quicker if you're in brisk mode! Sensible footwear is advised, and be prepared for any weather (i.e. bring a light rain jacket just in case and a wooly hat for the wind). The walks are very popular with Dubliners and tourists alike, but they are by dangerous cliffs - so take your time and stick squarely to the path.
How To Get There?
By Car:
R105 from City Centre to Howth.
From M1 take the Swords / Malahide exit on to R132, at the Malahide roundabout follow Route R106 through Malahide Village and Portmarnock all along the coast. At Sutton junction turn left onto Howth Road (route R105) Look out for signposts for the right turn up to summit & car park.
By Bus:
Numbers 31, 31B, and 31C from Eden Quay in the City Centre terminates at Howth Summit. (Click on the bus number for timetable) The DART train & 31C option might be the best one from the city.
By Train (DART):
Car parks are provided at most DART stations from Bray to Howth. Take the northbound DART to Howth: Timetables NOTE: There's an uphill walk of 30-40 mins from the station to the summit car park - so take the bus (31/31B/31C) to the summit from Howth Station. Buses stop right near the summit so save on exertion! It's just a couple of minutes walk from the summit bus stop to the summit car park where we'll be gathering.
Flights to Dublin from UK?
Since there may be a good deal of interest from UK fans, the Ryanair site and the Aer Lingus site are always offering bargains to Dublin...check it out
Accommodation?
The city hotels can book up quickly in the summer, so booking early is advisable. You can even try the accommodation options in Howth itself here. Check out www.dublintourist.com/ or look at the Family Homes Of Ireland site for B&B accomodation in the Dublin area - north Dublin areas such as Clontarf would be really ideal (easy travel into city etc). www.family-homes.ie/ For hotels also try Dublin Trip Advisor for those all important customer reviews! www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotels-g186605-zfc3-Dublin_County_Dublin-Hotels.html Hostels in the city are another cheaper option that are very popular, check them out here.
Pictures of last years event
(which thanks to the supreme efforts of Mike Stevens and Groom became a full-on boutique music festival!)
http://picasaweb.google.com/seantwomey/SensualWalk2008PhotosByKrystynaFitzgeraldMorris#
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