Irish Meet - Wicklow/Glendalough Spin Sunday 15th April 2007

**GAFF** · 19-03-2007, 16:45

Following on from this thread, http://www.briskoda.net/forums/irish...-meet/74114/3/

Sunday 15th April - Meet & Spin down about Wicklow/Glendaloch, followed by lunch somewhere along the way. Probably meet up about 12 or 1pm (subject to change so keep an eye on here for updates).

Is there anyone familiar with the area so we can decide a route etc ??????

razor · 19-03-2007, 17:15

ah i see the ball has rolled.............only d route i sugested in the other thread!!!!

vRSLen · 19-03-2007, 17:45

Would love to have been able to make this one. Just love it around there

**GAFF** · 19-03-2007, 18:53

Route suggested by Razor

"Bray to roundwood from roundwood into lara then glendalough then over the lakes at blessington and down into dublin just an idea feel free to add to it or another route!!! there a cafe and stuff in Lara, most people cruse down there bikes cars etc"

Those in the know Please Feel free to add to.

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**mannyo** · 19-03-2007, 19:23

I have a feeling I have driven along some of those roads. As long as you avoid the R759, all should be well. The R759 is not for the faint hearted. Shame I cant make the trip, would have been good to have popped over and met some of you again.

pdhealy · 20-03-2007, 09:34

Thanks for the text Colm. Won't be able to make this meet unfortunately, but hopefully the next one.

octav.ed · 20-03-2007, 15:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by mannyo

I have a feeling I have driven along some of those roads. As long as you avoid the R759, all should be well. The R759 is not for the faint hearted. Shame I cant make the trip, would have been good to have popped over and met some of you again.

think i'll get 2 new front tyre's for this meet when my bonus in.

the fockin understeer at mo is rediculously scary.

Dr. Octavia · 20-03-2007, 16:05

Sounds like fun. I've done this once before but the other direction, it was when I first moved over, went to Sally's Gap then Glendalough. Remember one road where there is a small bridge on a chicane. However, if you were going at speed it looks like the road just goes straight and is mega dangerous!

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Dr. Octavia · 20-03-2007, 16:12

Actually, I think I have the route in my 'AA good driving routes around Ireland book'

Will check it when I get home.

razor · 20-03-2007, 23:26

i think ur talking bout the Military road....thats a bit narrow etc.....a sump buster!

and my sump from its donegal days is a bit if'y.................

Smithy vRS · 20-03-2007, 23:40

Sorry lads I'm not gonna make it to this one, I'll be racing MX in cork that weekend plus my car is way to near to the ground! I used to head up there a fair bit on my road bikes there’s a grand little place to get food in Lara. If the weathers good watch out you'll meet some total nutters up there on bikes!

fletch555 · 21-03-2007, 08:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Octavia

Actually, I think I have the route in my 'AA good driving routes around Ireland book'

Will check it when I get home.

So is this the route we're talking about? (Looks a bit straight for my liking

)

What do people reckon to taking in a bit of mountain driving? Before Roundwood, we could hang a right onto the R759, then hang a left on to the R115 and on into Laragh? I took the R759 from Kilbride to Laragh (i.e. Sally's Gap) a few weeks ago and it's not too bad.

**GAFF** · 21-03-2007, 10:35

Fletch,
Thats roughly the idea alright, Taking in Blessington, Laragh (theres a big hotel there does carvery grub), Then onto Glendalough.

One of the other lads said start in Blesstington, go to Laragh (stopping for pics on the way). Have grub in Laragh, then onto Glendalough and across the mountains then.

A couple of places I see mentioned, were
Powerscourt Waterfall (not sure if theres a €5 entry to the waterfall)
Pollaphuca Reservoir

just wondering is there much to see ?

Btw
@ Fletch were did you get the pics from ?
@ Smithy what was the name of the place you had grub ?

MICKSVRS · 21-03-2007, 10:38

anyone bringing a furby vrs??
i know this sounds weird but i've never seen one!!!

kit · 21-03-2007, 10:43

hopefuly should make

...and be in my new motor to boot!!

....if anybodys going from rathfarnham direction watch out for the spoiler buster a few miles from hellfire club!!....will post danger spot when get home and see the map....saw a wee boy racer loose his front end on it big style....bet he was wondering why i had slowed done so much in his rearview!!....i knew what was coming!!

kit

fletch555 · 21-03-2007, 10:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAFF

@ Fletch were did you get the pics from ?

I have AutoRoute 2007 so did up the routes myself, quite a handy little app for planning trips.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MICKSVRS

anyone bringing a furby vrs??
i know this sounds weird but i've never seen one!!!

I am

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAFF

Powerscourt Waterfall (not sure if theres a €5 entry to the waterfall)

If you are just looking for a photo opportunity, it's free to drive into the carpark and stop in front of the house.

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Originally Posted by GAFF

@ Smithy what was the name of the place you had grub ?

Think he's talking about Lynams of Laragh Hotel

MICKSVRS · 21-03-2007, 10:53

nice one,look forward to seeing it.

kit · 21-03-2007, 11:03

the gardens are really the only thing worth seeing there....and i love old houses but its not the best one, didnt pay anything last i went to the waterfall, but the carpark is a rutted and pot holed old mess so watch out for scrapes!

k

octav.ed · 21-03-2007, 12:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by fletch555

So is this the route we're talking about? (Looks a bit straight for my liking

)

What do people reckon to taking in a bit of mountain driving? Before Roundwood, we could hang a right onto the R759, then hang a left on to the R115 and on into Laragh? I took the R759 from Kilbride to Laragh (i.e. Sally's Gap) a few weeks ago and it's not too bad.

looks like a nice wee drive.

hope it's dry.

Conor M · 21-03-2007, 20:10

sounds like good crack .will try and make this meet havnt been 2 one yet put my name down bray would b good starting point

19-03-2007, 16:45	#1
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,659 Thanks: 19 Thanked 57 Times in 56 Posts	Irish Meet - Wicklow/Glendalough Spin Sunday 15th April 2007 Following on from this thread, http://www.briskoda.net/forums/irish...-meet/74114/3/ Sunday 15th April - Meet & Spin down about Wicklow/Glendaloch, followed by lunch somewhere along the way. Probably meet up about 12 or 1pm (subject to change so keep an eye on here for updates). Is there anyone familiar with the area so we can decide a route etc ?????? __________________ GAFF Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS Last edited by GAFF; 25-03-2007 at 03:59.

19-03-2007, 17:15	#2
razor Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dublin Posts: 274 Thanks: 12 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Irish Meet - Wicklow/Glendaloch Spin Sunday 15th April 2007 ah i see the ball has rolled.............only d route i sugested in the other thread!!!! __________________ Yes Its A Skoda,Deal With It!Now Gone Golf 1.9 TDi Sleeper Power,Enough said!

19-03-2007, 17:45	#3
vRSLen Bully Bully :) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 4,625 Thanks: 169 Thanked 160 Times in 107 Posts	Re: Irish Meet - Wicklow/Glendaloch Spin Sunday 15th April 2007 Would love to have been able to make this one. Just love it around there __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

19-03-2007, 18:53	#4
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,659 Thanks: 19 Thanked 57 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Irish Meet - Wicklow/Glendaloch Spin Sunday 15th April 2007 Route suggested by Razor "Bray to roundwood from roundwood into lara then glendalough then over the lakes at blessington and down into dublin just an idea feel free to add to it or another route!!! there a cafe and stuff in Lara, most people cruse down there bikes cars etc" Those in the know Please Feel free to add to. List Gaff Razor Octav.ed MICKSVRS fletch555 bpm __________________ GAFF Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS

19-03-2007, 19:23	#5
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 10,760 Thanks: 27 Thanked 265 Times in 248 Posts	Re: Irish Meet - Wicklow/Glendaloch Spin Sunday 15th April 2007 I have a feeling I have driven along some of those roads. As long as you avoid the R759, all should be well. The R759 is not for the faint hearted. Shame I cant make the trip, would have been good to have popped over and met some of you again. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

20-03-2007, 09:34	#6
pdhealy Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 928 Thanks: 18 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Irish Meet - Wicklow/Glendaloch Spin Sunday 15th April 2007 Thanks for the text Colm. Won't be able to make this meet unfortunately, but hopefully the next one. __________________ Dear Lord.. The gods have been good to me. For the first time in my life, everything is absolutely perfect just the way it is. So here's the deal: You freeze everything the way it is, and I won't ask for anything more. If that is OK, please give me absolutely no sign. OK, deal.

20-03-2007, 16:05	#8
Dr. Octavia Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dublin Posts: 211 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Irish Meet - Wicklow/Glendaloch Spin Sunday 15th April 2007 Sounds like fun. I've done this once before but the other direction, it was when I first moved over, went to Sally's Gap then Glendalough. Remember one road where there is a small bridge on a chicane. However, if you were going at speed it looks like the road just goes straight and is mega dangerous! List Gaff Razor Octav.ed MICKSVRS fletch555 bpm Dr. Octavia Last edited by Dr. Octavia; 20-03-2007 at 16:06.

20-03-2007, 16:12	#9
Dr. Octavia Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dublin Posts: 211 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Irish Meet - Wicklow/Glendaloch Spin Sunday 15th April 2007 Actually, I think I have the route in my 'AA good driving routes around Ireland book' Will check it when I get home.

20-03-2007, 23:26	#10
razor Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dublin Posts: 274 Thanks: 12 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Irish Meet - Wicklow/Glendaloch Spin Sunday 15th April 2007 i think ur talking bout the Military road....thats a bit narrow etc.....a sump buster! and my sump from its donegal days is a bit if'y................. __________________ Yes Its A Skoda,Deal With It!Now Gone Golf 1.9 TDi Sleeper Power,Enough said!

20-03-2007, 23:40	#11
Smithy vRS Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Republic of Ireland Posts: 287 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Irish Meet - Wicklow/Glendaloch Spin Sunday 15th April 2007 Sorry lads I'm not gonna make it to this one, I'll be racing MX in cork that weekend plus my car is way to near to the ground! I used to head up there a fair bit on my road bikes there’s a grand little place to get food in Lara. If the weathers good watch out you'll meet some total nutters up there on bikes! __________________ Tuning engines isn't rocket sciences its just about burning fuel!

21-03-2007, 10:35	#13
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,659 Thanks: 19 Thanked 57 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Irish Meet - Wicklow/Glendaloch Spin Sunday 15th April 2007 Fletch, Thats roughly the idea alright, Taking in Blessington, Laragh (theres a big hotel there does carvery grub), Then onto Glendalough. One of the other lads said start in Blesstington, go to Laragh (stopping for pics on the way). Have grub in Laragh, then onto Glendalough and across the mountains then. A couple of places I see mentioned, were Powerscourt Waterfall (not sure if theres a €5 entry to the waterfall) Pollaphuca Reservoir just wondering is there much to see ? Btw @ Fletch were did you get the pics from ? @ Smithy what was the name of the place you had grub ? __________________ GAFF Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS

21-03-2007, 10:38	#14
MICKSVRS Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cork City Posts: 309 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Irish Meet - Wicklow/Glendaloch Spin Sunday 15th April 2007 anyone bringing a furby vrs?? i know this sounds weird but i've never seen one!!!

21-03-2007, 10:43	#15
kit Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: dublin Posts: 1,158 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Irish Meet - Wicklow/Glendaloch Spin Sunday 15th April 2007 hopefuly should make ...and be in my new motor to boot!!....if anybodys going from rathfarnham direction watch out for the spoiler buster a few miles from hellfire club!!....will post danger spot when get home and see the map....saw a wee boy racer loose his front end on it big style....bet he was wondering why i had slowed done so much in his rearview!!....i knew what was coming!! kit

21-03-2007, 10:53	#17
MICKSVRS Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cork City Posts: 309 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Irish Meet - Wicklow/Glendaloch Spin Sunday 15th April 2007 nice one,look forward to seeing it.

21-03-2007, 11:03	#18
kit Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: dublin Posts: 1,158 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Irish Meet - Wicklow/Glendaloch Spin Sunday 15th April 2007 the gardens are really the only thing worth seeing there....and i love old houses but its not the best one, didnt pay anything last i went to the waterfall, but the carpark is a rutted and pot holed old mess so watch out for scrapes! k

21-03-2007, 20:10	#20
Conor M Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: East Coast Ireland Posts: 35 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Irish Meet - Wicklow/Glendaloch Spin Sunday 15th April 2007 sounds like good crack .will try and make this meet havnt been 2 one yet put my name down bray would b good starting point

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