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Dublin Events this May – book Barnacles Temple Bar House to be in the heart of action

Posted by admin on May 10, 2012 None comments

Hi guys

 

Just a little heads up on some of the amazing events in Dublin this month!

Dublin Gay Theatre Festival is on right now, until the 20th of May

It is the biggest European festival of this kind, with performances from weird to wonderful and back :)




For something completely different, head to the Dublin Dance Festival, starting tomorrow 11th of May, until 26th. It promises to be spectacular and completely mind blowing!

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Don’t forget, you get 10% discount when booking both hostels, so book our sister property, hostel in Galway as well!

 

 

Tuesday Madness!!! Get a bed for €5 in both Barnacles Temple Bar or Barnacles Quay Street!!! Crazy!!!

Posted by admin on May 4, 2012 None comments

Only €5 for a bed on Tuesday in either Barnacles Temple Bar or Barnacles Quay Street!

Only €5 for a bed on Tuesday in either Barnacles Temple Bar or Barnacles Quay Street!

Yes, we have gone completely bonkers! €5 Tuesday is back!
How do you get this amazing rate you ask? Simples!

Mention this promo when booking, and your Tuesday rate will magically become €5!!!! You still get same amazing service, free breakfast, WIFI, and smiles :)
Remember - 2 nights minimum stay, not valid for Bank holidays or special events.
See ya soon!!!
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Meet our team: Danny from in Barnacles Quay Street Hostel in Galway

Posted by admin on April 26, 2012 None comments

Danny Hamilton (our new Deputy Manager in Barnacles Quay Street Hostel in Galway) in a nutshell:

I am from Dublin and am 100% Irish except when the sun shines and I claim to be part Brazilian (you should see me with a football :) )

I have been 27 for 5 years now and plan to be for the foreseeable future.

I have travelled all over the world and can even remember a small portion of it.

I have lived in England, Scotland, Spain, Luxembourg, Cuba and Australia, working in bars, bricklaying, plumbing, orange picking, on pub crawls, football commentating, small parts in movies (two), tour guiding and now finally I have settled on hostel management…

I’m split on the favourite places between stunning country that is Croatia and the electricity of the life in Cuba.

The best hostel I have stayed in is the Glebe Village hostel in Sydney, such a nice place.

Interesting fact, I once told Cheryl Crow (pretty famous) that I hope she makes it as a singer someday, having no idea who she was when meeting her in the Quay’s bar right across from the hostel :(

(We will need to snoop around to find those movies, right???)

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If you prefer to stay in Dublin, Book Barnacles Temple Bar House!

Or, book both and get discount! :)  Because we love ya!

 

 

Danny doing some of his moves :)

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The Ultimate Backpacker Party hits Dublin!!

Posted by admin on September 16, 2011 None comments

The Backpacker’s Ball – The Ultimate Backpacker Party!

The party is organised by DBH – Dublins Best Hostels – of which Barnacles Hostel Temple Bar are proud members!!

The event takes place in The Village on Friday September 23rd from 8:30pm ’til late…….

•   Absolutely FREE for Barnacles Guests!
•   Live Bands
•   Dj ’til late
•   FREE FOOD
•   Drinks Specials, Drinks promos & discounts
•   Pillow Fighting contest with prize for Pillow Fighting Champion – be part of the Barnacles Team – make us proud! :)
•   Raffel on the night with great prizes up for grabs
•   ‘BEER PONG’ & ‘Flip Cup’
•   …AND MUCH MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

There may also be the chance of a bouncy castle or rodeo bull and the nature of the ‘circus act’ (fire jugler on a uni-cycle ) ….who could resist!!

It’s sure to be a funtastic night !!

Remember there is no additional cost for this event! The price is included in your bed price.
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What are you waiting for?? Book your stay today!!

It’s Time to Kick Start the Party at Barnacles Hostel Temple Bar!!

Posted by admin on September 2, 2011 None comments

Be prepared to a few days of fun, mayhem, and shenanagans at Barnacles Hostel Temple Bar.

This Sunday, the 4th of September, we kick start our Party Week with our Father Ted & Irish Movie night and FREE movie goodies!!

For those of you who haven’t heard of Fr Ted (shock! horror!) check out our blog post of our favourite Fr Ted moments

http://barnacles.ie/blog/index.php/father-who-father-ted

All we have to do is pick our selection of Irish Movies! favourites anyone?

You can be sure our Colin Farrell will feature somewhere :)

On Monday the 5th, Barnacles will hold a FREE ceili night in the hostel. Go on try your hand at Irish Dancing!!

On Tuesday the 6th, we will sum up our Party Nights with the ultimate pub crawl!! Discounted for our Barnacles guests, take in some of the best pubs Dublin has to offer. Enjoy free shots and a beer pong and VIP entry into the hottest night club in town!!

What are you waiting for?? Book your stay today!

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Keep an eye on our Facebook page and YouTube Channel for some crazy videos and pictures of the parties!!

Check out Barnacles Hostel Dublin Music Night

Posted by admin on August 19, 2011 None comments

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This Monday & Tuesday,  the 22nd & 23rd of August, ‘Barnacles B Live’ our inhouse music night will take place in our common room.

Join us for this FREE event!!

Sit back and chill out to music by Australian Band ‘The Vans’.

 

 

The Vans

 

 

 

Fancy a go at singing yourself?? There will be an open mic afterwards!!

This event is open to Barnacles Hostel Temple Bar Guests only!! What are you waiting for??

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Dublin …the city of a thousand welcomes!!

Posted by admin on July 11, 2011 None comments

Cead Mile Failte…..a hundred thousand welcomes!!


In Dublin we’ve started to take the meaning of our welcome literally!!

Dublin has become the only city in the world where the locals literally queue up to welcome visitors. A new project called City of a Thousand Welcomes will show case our famous Irish welcome!!  Visitors can sign up to share a pint or a cuppa with a Dubliner for a hearty welcome to the city and a chat about their trip.

This is a fun, safe and FREE way to bring visitors and Dubliners together for a bit of craic!! All Dubliners taking part in the initiative have been vetted by Gardi ensured that visitors meet only the sanest of Dubliners ;)

To meet with our Dublin Ambassadors over a free drink or cup of tea in three great Dublin institutions: the Merrion Hotel, Bewley’s Café and the Porterhouse. It’s easy visit the following website and sign up!! www.cityofathousandwelcomes.com

Over 2,500 people have applied to meet Dublin visitors, proving that Dublin really is one of the friendliest cities in the world!! Among the volunteers are well-known Dubliners such as Victoria Smurfit, David McWilliams, Bill Cullen, Graham Knuttel, former Miss World Rosanna Davison and Presidential candidate Senator David Norris.

So what are you waiting for!!! Meet the real locals…have some craic and get started straight away on enjoying your stay in Dublin!!

Enjoying the good vibe of Dublin locals?? Let the vibes continue as you stay at Barnacles Hostel in Temple Bar!! Our staff are only dying to meet you all!!

Hello from Barnacles

For the best craic, location and meeting place stay with us! Book Barnacles Hostel Temple Bar today!!

US President to Wow Irish Public in Dublin!

Posted by admin on May 20, 2011 None comments

Obama Picture

Image by irishcentral.com

US President Barack Obama & first lady are to attend a free concert marking their visit in College Green in Dublin on Monday the 23rd of May.

A short walk from Barnacles Hostel in Temple Bar – the hipe can be felt throughout the hostel!

Obama will speak at the event and the concert will also feature entertainment from a line-up of well-known Irish artists, which is rumoured to include our love em/hate em duo Jedward.

The event will follow Obama’s visit to his ancestral home in Moneygall, County Offaly where preparations are underway to make the president as welcome as possible – We’re sure a pint of Guinness will be top of the list and unlike the Queen we expect Obama to down it!

Obama Picture 2

Image by theglobalcity.org

Those attending the event will be allowed enter the area from 2pm on Monday and have been asked to enter at the security gates at the junction of Dame Street and Parliament Street.

Fans will be allowed to use cameras and mobile phones at the event, but signage, food and beverages will not be permitted and further details will be released closer to the event.

Barnacles staff will be attending the event and all guests…feel free to join us!

Follow in the Footsteps of Royalty!

Posted by admin on May 16, 2011 None comments

When you’re a monarch visiting Ireland – where do you go? What do you see?

Queen Elizabeth II will visit Ireland over 4 days for the 17t h – 21st of May. This will be the first time an English Monarch has visited Ireland in over 100 hundred years!

During her four-day stay in Ireland Queen Elizabeth II plans to call on some of Ireland’s most iconic sites ranging from equestrian paradise and foodie heaven to ancient ruins and glorious gardens.

So, if curiosity has the better of you and you fancy following in the footsteps of royalty, then cast your eyes below for Her Majesty’s Dublin itinerary.

Queen Elizabeth’s trip to Dublin promises to be a busy one. Known as one of the world’s friendliest cities, Dublin will offer the Queen a warm welcome.

As with many tourists visiting Ireland, the Guinness Storehouse is top of the list! Check out the Barnacles Hostel and Guinness Storehouse deal. At the Guinness Storehouse she will learn of the myriad steps and systems that go into making the world-famous thirst quencher.

A stop off at the home of Ireland’s intellectual glitterati at Trinity College is also on the cards. Only a stone throw away from Barnacles, Trinity College and the Book of Kells should definitely by on your list as well. A meander at the Garden of Remembrance, a reflective niche in Parnell Square, with mosaic pond and a stunning Children of Lir sculpture is her next stop. Her Majesty will also reflect on Ireland’s involvement in World War I and the 49,400 fallen Irish soldiers at the poignant National War Memorial Gardens at Islandbridge. The gardens are a haven of flora and fauna featuring sunken rose gardens and magnificently manicured herbaceous borders. Names of the fallen soldiers are contained in illustrated Harry Clarke manuscripts found in the garden’s granite bookrooms.

From Dublin, the Queen will continue on to visit Kildare, Tipperary and Cork.

Enjoy Dublin! Stay in the heart of Dublins Cultural Quarter, Temple Bar at Barnacles Hostel!

Barnacles Temple Bar House Hostel, 19 Temple Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin 2. Tel: +353 1 6716277 Fax: +353 1 6716591

Barnacles Quay Street House Hostel, 10 Quay Street, Galway. Tel: +353 91 568644 Fax: +353 91 568644