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Kashrus
The KCI - Kashrut Committee of Ireland is the only Kashrus in Ireland.
The Rav Hamachshir is the Rabbi of the Dublin Hebrew Congregation Rabbi Lent - A Chabad Rabbi.

Kosher
SuperValu has a great Kosher Section with Fresh bread, challah, cheese, frozen/fresh meat, vegetarian (Tivall) products, frozen meals (can be reheated in non kosher ovens), wine and other basics are also available.
Open till 10:30pm seven days a week.
Address: SuperValu Braemor Road, Churchtown, Dublin 14

Bread Irish Pride Bread is Kosher (Re Pas Yisroel The Oven is officially turned off twice a year around Christmas Day and middle of the year around June 30 - Both times it is turned back on by the Rabbi. Some rely on this some don't, mainly because in this case there is no system for alerting the Rabbi in case the factory experiences an issue. Frum people in Ireland rely on this bread for 3 weeks after the fire is re-lit.)

Catering:
There is only one Kosher Certified caterer in Ireland, Melanie Stein.
Melanie cooks in the kosher kitchens of the Dublin Hebrew Congregation and is under basic supervision (ie there is not a mashgiach constantly on site).
Her email is melaniestein123@gmail.com
The Standard cooking is NOT glatt, nor cholov Yisroel or pas yisroel.
(In Development is a Mehadrin option - by RCArentals in conjunction with Melanie/Rabbi lent - updates to come.)

Synagogue:
DUBLIN HEBREW CONGREGATION
32a Rathfarnham Road, Dublin 6

Shabbos Meals
The Dublin Hebrew Congregation may be able to arrange Shabbos meals at local residents.
(There is a mandatory Donation of 36eur p/p.)
Email: office@jewishireland.org with your, Names and Dates - requesting to be paired with Mehadrin if you specifically want mehadrin.
Typically Friday night guests are paired with Rabbi Lent.
Note: They cannot guarantee this - and it's a case by case request basis.

Activities:
Castles
Whiskey


Hotels:

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Re: Ireland Master Thread
« Reply #100 on: June 02, 2016, 11:26:14 AM »
I went there. They have some breads and cakes, it was perfectly edible but in no way an experience to write about

I can't vouch for the kashrus beyond the website.
Thanks, PG. We'll get the "ok" from our LOR. My kids will be happy with breads and cakes. :)

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Re: Ireland Master Thread
« Reply #101 on: July 14, 2016, 06:18:43 PM »
My Bro in law is stuck in Ireland with a medical emergency, about a 2 hour wait to get into the emergency room! anyone with any contacts there please PM me ASAP.

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Re: Ireland Master Thread
« Reply #102 on: July 20, 2016, 12:22:26 AM »
My Bro in law is stuck in Ireland with a medical emergency, about a 2 hour wait to get into the emergency room! anyone with any contacts there please PM me ASAP.

Sorry, just saw this. I have connections in IE. A family member who may still be in Ireland unless he flew out already. PM me.

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Re: Ireland Master Thread
« Reply #103 on: July 21, 2016, 12:23:22 AM »
I am arriving into DUB on Tuesday November 15 at 9:10 AM. I have to be in Stamford Hill for a wedding on Wednesday November 16 at 7:00 PM.
After a whole night flying sleepless I do not think I will be down to tour for the day. I will be very cranky and tired. my question to the field is, is it worth staying in Dublin for the night and then do a half a day in Dublin on Wednesday or am I better off just going straight to London?

ETA: flight from DUB is 4:00 PM on Wednesday with FR.

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Re: Ireland Master Thread
« Reply #104 on: July 21, 2016, 02:25:42 AM »
Sorry, just saw this. I have connections in IE. A family member who may still be in Ireland unless he flew out already. PM me.
Thanks alot. He was just there that night.

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Re: Ireland Master Thread
« Reply #105 on: August 11, 2016, 05:33:19 PM »
How long do you need in Ireland to drive around and see all the main sites?

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Re: Ireland Master Thread
« Reply #106 on: August 11, 2016, 05:43:37 PM »
How long do you need in Ireland to drive around and see all the main sites?

4 days

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Re: Ireland Master Thread
« Reply #107 on: August 11, 2016, 05:49:20 PM »
4 days
Thanks! So a drop more than Thanksgiving would provide. What if you leave out Belfast, does that help?

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Re: Ireland Master Thread
« Reply #108 on: August 15, 2016, 02:50:24 PM »
Thanks, PG. We'll get the "ok" from our LOR. My kids will be happy with breads and cakes. :)
Zow you do know that Ireland is the same as boston just sub the Beer for whiskey.
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Re: Ireland Master Thread
« Reply #109 on: August 15, 2016, 05:58:11 PM »
Zow you do know that Ireland is the same as boston just sub the Beer for whiskey.
Thanks, davidmal. We will sample it very soon.

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Re: Ireland Master Thread
« Reply #110 on: August 16, 2016, 12:27:16 AM »
Thanks, davidmal. We will sample it very soon.
A visit to Jameson?
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Re: Ireland Master Thread
« Reply #111 on: August 16, 2016, 01:09:45 AM »
A visit to Jameson?
Hate to break it to you, but I'm not a fan of scotch and Irish whiskey.  Just doesn't do it for my taste buds.  I love bourbon, but scotch and Irish not so much.  On the other hand, a visit to the Guinness factory might be in order. My 14-year-old daughter suggested that for our itinerary. I'm not sure if I should be proud or concerned. :-\

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Re: Ireland Master Thread
« Reply #112 on: August 16, 2016, 09:10:04 AM »
Hate to break it to you, but I'm not a fan of scotch and Irish whiskey.  Just doesn't do it for my taste buds.  I love bourbon, but scotch and Irish not so much.  On the other hand, a visit to the Guinness factory might be in order. My 14-year-old daughter suggested that for our itinerary. I'm not sure if I should be proud or concerned. :-\
At the end of Jameson tour, they offer you Jameson mixed with ginger ale, if that helps you with the taste. :P

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Re: Ireland Master Thread
« Reply #113 on: August 16, 2016, 09:31:30 AM »
At the end of Jameson tour, they offer you Jameson mixed with ginger ale, if that helps you with the taste. :P
Nice. We are actually headed back to DUB right now. Kids are totally wiped. Going to the T2 DAA Priority Pass lounge, in case anyone wants to meet up! Flight leaves for MAD in 3h, so we will enjoy our EtOH at the airport!

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Re: Ireland Master Thread
« Reply #114 on: August 16, 2016, 11:14:10 AM »
Hate to break it to you, but I'm not a fan of scotch and Irish whiskey.  Just doesn't do it for my taste buds.  I love bourbon, but scotch and Irish not so much.  On the other hand, a visit to the Guinness factory might be in order. My 14-year-old daughter suggested that for our itinerary. I'm not sure if I should be proud or concerned. :-\
I know i might get smashed for this line but....
The way I look at it the more you restrict them the more they feel its a forbidden fruit tell them they can have responsibly and see if they want....
(USE WITH WISDOM!!!)
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Re: Ireland Master Thread
« Reply #115 on: August 16, 2016, 11:15:58 AM »
Guinness Tour
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Re: Ireland Master Thread
« Reply #116 on: August 16, 2016, 11:30:45 AM »
I know i might get smashed for this line but....
The way I look at it the more you restrict them the more they feel its a forbidden fruit tell them they can have responsibly and see if they want....
(USE WITH WISDOM!!!)
@davidmal, we have done exactly what you have said and seem to be doing okay. My son, age 18, really enjoys drinking. So far, it has been 100% responsibly.  He loves to have a mint julep or sangria with me on the patio on Shabbat, and he very much appreciates a cold beer when we're watching a game on TV.  He got sick first seder this year, having not eaten much during the day leading up, and he learned a lesson. 

For the record, there are pretty compelling data from the alcohol and addiction medical literature that would argue that the longer you can defer exposing the brain to alcohol, the more developed the brain becomes and the better able to deal with potential addiction. My wife and I have kind of done the opposite, but so far, so good.

And to your point, 14yo daughter likes the idea of drinking, but she really only has a few sips and then loses interest, supporting your contention about the fruit that is not being forbidden is less interesting.


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Re: Ireland Master Thread
« Reply #117 on: August 16, 2016, 11:33:43 AM »
Guinness Tour
Nice, but we didn't get there.  We enjoyed them in the DAA Lounge, though. :)

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Re: Ireland Master Thread
« Reply #118 on: August 16, 2016, 11:38:24 AM »
What if you leave out Belfast, does that help?
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Re: Ireland Master Thread
« Reply #119 on: August 16, 2016, 11:39:48 AM »