Recently at Avalon we have discovered a new invention that is not only similar to Paul the octopus and his match predictions but may even rival him for sheer ingenuity. We have named it 'Avalon's weather prediciton paper'.
This invention consists of a piece of A4 paper hanging freely from a string at the front of our reception desk. On one side the paper reads 'its raining' and on the other 'its not raining'. Each day the paper sways until it finally rests. Which ever side of the paper is facing North this is the paper's forecast for the day. Simple? yes. Wrong? Never. Since our invention has been put into practice the 'weather prediction paper' has yet to deliver a wrong weather forecast.
An argument was brought up against our forecast system by a cynical guest who seems to be wary of change within the weather forcasting methods.

"How can a business organisation rely solely on a piece of paper for the weather predicition each day? And considering it has only two outcomes, raining and not raining, it is not an accurate forecast" he stated with a condescending smile.

So this is our case against him.
You see our guest must not have realised that in Ireland it genuinly either rains or it doesn't. So it is 50/50 for our 'weather prediction paper' to get it correct. Now, one might think eventually the paper will get it wrong. Well, considering our in-depth analysis of its predictions over the past Summer months, the 'predidcition paper' has proved to be very reliable.
So if you are coming to Dublin, the weather prediction paper will give you an idea of the attire you must bring.

A clean, friendly and cheap hostel with its very own answer to Paul the octopus, be sure to choose Avalon House as your place of residence in Dublin.

Farewell backpackers!

PS. If the paper brakes down or decides to retire. We always have the not-so-reliable world wide web to fall back on...


UPCOMING EVENTS

• Electric Picnic Festivel, 3rd - 5th September. http://www.electricpicnic.ie/
• Guns n Roses @ the O2. 1st September. http://www.ticketmaster.ie/
• The Dublin Book Fair. 17th September.
• Dublin Fringe Festivel. 11th - 26th September. www.fringefest.com

Free Stuff to do In Dublin

Having been the tour guide for two of my friends for the last 10 days, I've picked up some handy hints and tips on trying to fill your time in Dublin with things that don't involve re-mortgaging the house!! So I thought I would share with you all I have learned in the hope that it will make your stay more enjoyable here at the best hostel in Dublin..of course Avalon House

1. Archaeology Museum- Kildare street. Entry Free

This place has some of the famous bog people found thousands of years ago, and one of the most impressive celtic jewellery collections around. If your interested in Dublin's Viking beginnings, this is also a must see! It's within 5 min walking distance from the hostel. www.museum.ie

2. National Museum of Ireland . Collins Barracks. Entry Free

Set in the old Royal barracks of Dublin, the last place surrendered to the British Army once the republic was formed, the building itself is impressive enough. The collection of silver antiquities from all over the world spans the entire museum. There is also a military wing dedicated to the tumultuous times during the Irish battle for independence. Uniforms and memorabilia from the days of Michael Collins, (from which the Barracks gets its name) are present througout. You can get there from the hostel via the luas stop from Jervis street, getting off at the Museum stop.www.museum.ie

3. National Gallery -Nassau st. Entry Free

This gallery has all that a renaissance enthusiast will need, works from Monet and Picasso are on show, you can spend an entire day here and still not have seen all the beautiful paintings on show . ...and best of all its free. www.nationalgallery.ie

4. Chester Beatty Library- Behind Dublin Castle.

The private collection of ancient asian artefacts accumulated by spy Chester Beatty during his time in asia is very much worth a look. With a whole floor dedicated to all of the worlds main religions, describing the beliefs of hindu's muslims and Christians alike. There is also various artefacts from each of the different religions, with for example pieces of the dead sea scrolls themselves. The first floor is constantly changing every few months, currently on show are the telling images of china, screens and intricate hand drawn scrolls. www.cbl.ie

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Meet Herman Gooble, he invented the cat in 1961, having already had moderate success with the pet rock, and tamagotchi. he decided people would enjoy having a small hairy animal, that they would be forced to take care of day and night, for up to ten years. he thought that this would be popular with Japanese business men and cosmopolitan types. and gosh he was right, the "cat" was a huge success, to date more than 1000 cats have been sold worldwide making them almost as successful as the "dog" phenomenon. scientists reckon that one day in the future cats may actually replace computers in the home, becoming a must-have modern comfort.

till then you can enjoy all the wonders a cat has to offer at dublins premier cat expo.



Top winning pedigree cats in Ireland (North and South) competing for the overall title of Supreme Cat 2010, plus some handsome non pedigree cats.
Open to the public from 12MD, admission adults €5.00, junior/senior €3.00
A variety of stalls selling everything for your cat plus guest speakers during the day speaking on a variety of cat related topics.
The venue is opposite the Maldron Hotel City West and has excellent catering facilities with free parking.The 69 bus from Dublin stops outside and venue is 5 min from the Luas.

if your planning a trip to dublin this summer, it'd be worth your while to book one of many many many festivals. its a well known fact that the first festival was invented by accident by dave o'brien in 1948, in his shed in co. mayo. it is said he was attempting to cure children afflicted with profound deafness and blindness, but in his experiments he stumbled apon a method of applying extreme ammounts of noise and visuals to the general public.dave was considerably deppressed at his failure and promptly emmigrated to soviet russia where he is now the owner of a unsuccesful novelty underwear shop.

but we irish took to this 'festival' like nobody else. now were the only country in the world legally allowed to have 'festivals' everyone else can only have crap parties (which they call festivals, but they're not fooling anyone)

here is a list of some of the only festivals in the whole world



The South Great George's Street District, Dublin, wish to set up a modern and inclusive Arts Festival this May Bank Holiday weekend.

This page is the place to share ideas, photos and whatever else you'd like to see at the festival.


Electric Picnic extends another warm invitation to all lovers of music, art, culture and general frivolity to their annual little get-together in Stradbally, Co Laois on 3 - 5 September. A tantalizing world to entice and enthrall you, tickle and tease you. Now in it's seventh year the ship's sails are fully hoisted and the journey Electric Picnic annually embark on is becoming more of a home-coming than a new exploration, although taking unknown and adventurous paths along the way is compulsory. How else would we discover the treasures and riches the festival will be offering to stimulate the senses. All six.

Music is just one of such offerings and it is here that Electric Picnic shall begin...

Roxy Music; Leftfield; Massive Attack; LCD Soundsystem; The Frames; Public Image Ltd; The National; Mumford &Sons; Seasick Steve; Modest Mouse; Hot Chip; Gil Scott Heron; Fever Ray; Jonsi (Sigur Ros); Fat Freddys Drop; Bad Lieutenant; Crystal Castles; Afro Celt Soundsystem; Bookashade; Bloody Beetroots Death Crew77; Steve Earle; Beach House; The Big Pink; Low Anthem; Redneck Manifesto; The Horrors; Monotonix; Liquid Liquid; Here We Go Magic; Field Music; Cymande; Messiah J & The Expert; Dublin Gospel Choir; Caribou; Adrian Crowley; Villagers; New Pornographers; Beakestra & Chalie 2 Na; Mr Scruff; Memory Tapes; and more to be announced.



Body & Soul - Summer Solstice Gathering A MODERN CELEBRATION OF AN AGE OLD TRADITION JUNE 19th & 20th, 2010
We're Spreading our Wings.

Body & Soul is more about atmospheric engineering than main attractions and hype. We want our festival goers to enjoy an "experience" rather than just a gig - we're sustainability conscious, without being too-in-your-face, unique rather than boutique: An independent festival with a heart-shaped mind and a cutting-edge soul.

This year, we're staging our very own festival, bringing together a collaboration of artists, musicians, poets and performers in a chilled-out, enchanted environment - an eclectic, conscious cabaret of electronic and visual arts, featuring homegrown talent, emerging artists and a selection of international guests.

Our Weekend will take place across the labyrinth of stone-walled gardens and woodlands in Ballinlough Castle, Co. Meath as a celebration of the Summer Solstice, the 19th and 20th June.

or it will be!, avalon in assosiation with DUBLIN BEST HOSTELS will be attempting the world record for most people in one bunk bed. because thats us, we live on edge, we push the limits. we don't wanna be some run of the mill check you in check you out kind of hostel, we wanna be the blow your mind, psych you out kind of hostel, the cool hostel all the other hostels wanna hang out with. this hostel gets the girls... or guys?, or equally attractive and popular lady hostels???


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