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Now 4-20 to 0-8, 4-18 from play for Cullyhanna so far. Definitely not St Paul's day, everything that could go wrong for them went wrong.

On the bright side we'll not have to listing any more of that zombie and Ireland's call shite.

Well done New Zealand, we weren't at it tonight and they were, as usual Wayne Barnes was Wayne Barnes.

Was in San Sebastián in early August and thoroughly enjoyed it. The beaches, food and the old town are fantastic. For the small people there's a lovely little funfair at the top of Monte Igueldo. We went to Bilbao one day to go to the Guggenheim, a bit of a disappointment to be honest. We flew into Biarritz with Ryanair.

Yeah was looking flights, and have been Biarritz before, but hired a car.. Are there train routes from Biarritz that you took?

Not sure about the train but there are regular buses to San Sebastián, our flight was in quite late and we had to get a taxi, €150 for a 40 minute ride. The bus back to the airport cost something like €28 for the four of us.

Was in San Sebastián in early August and thoroughly enjoyed it. The beaches, food and the old town are fantastic. For the small people there's a lovely little funfair at the top of Monte Igueldo. We went to Bilbao one day to go to the Guggenheim, a bit of a disappointment to be honest. We flew into Biarritz with Ryanair.

Not much in Bilbao
San Sebastián is super though
Thought it very classy
Beach excellent and tapas to die for
For the republican in you the Belfast bar used to be an eta bar ( not sure now though)

Having a beer in Belfast now, definitely not an ETA bar 👀👀

When are you going to San Sebastian? Week of 14th August is "Semana Grande". Place is packed with "gabachos" (derogatory slang for French) all August, but the place is absolutely bunged that week.

Food on offer in my mother in law"s is top notch so not as clued in on eateries as I would like to be. Bokado above the Acquarium is nice but pricey, Taberna la Jarana above the port is another nice spot. Both more sit down restaurants. Tapas wise, Atari in the old town opposite Santa Maria del Coro cathedral is always bunged, but to be honest I'd try and stay away from the old town/parte vieja (confusingly not to be confused with "El Antiguo"). El Lobo on Calle Raso is decent (another one in Gros, few good places that same street in Gros)

If you are there for a period of time and cash to splash, look beyond SS itself and eat out in Hondarribia, Zarautz and Getaria. "Besugo" (sea bream), "rodaballo" (turbot), "mero" (grouper) and "lubina" (sea bass) be my fish of choice (rodaballo decidedly less so, but is a bit of a speciality there).

Food in the cafes on La Concha itself (La Perla and another one) not particularly good, would avoid them, other than for a coffee or cocktail with nice view. Narru nearby probably a better bet.

Thanks for the info, I'm there from the 6th -13th.

Where do you fly to go to San Sebastián?

Ryanair fly into Biarritz.

Ended up cancelling my trip to Sicily and am now going to San Sebastián on Sunday. Any one been, any tips/recommendations?

I would really appreciate if you let me know what it is like - considering it for anOctober break with two young kids in tow. Struggling to find a suitable hotel.

Will do. We're staying in the Zenit Convento San Martin Hotel.

That's not the sort of gaff for 2 weans!

My weans are staying there with us, then again they're 22 and 20!

Ended up cancelling my trip to Sicily and am now going to San Sebastián on Sunday. Any one been, any tips/recommendations?

I would really appreciate if you let me know what it is like - considering it for anOctober break with two young kids in tow. Struggling to find a suitable hotel.

Will do. We're staying in the Zenit Convento San Martin Hotel.

Ended up cancelling my trip to Sicily and am now going to San Sebastián on Sunday. Any one been, any tips/recommendations?

Sicily still too hot still or fires still happening ?

I think Sicily is relatively ok now, but we were running out of time to cancel the hotel without penalty and she who must be obeyed didn't want to take the risk. I waited until the last minute before cancelling but it wasn't looking promising at the time.

Ended up cancelling my trip to Sicily and am now going to San Sebastián on Sunday. Any one been, any tips/recommendations?

I think the Dubs probably deserved that.

All square now, game on!

Great start. 1-0 Ireland, goal directly from a corner after 4 mins.