Doesnt have to be at all.
1st year I went down I came back, but that means a 6 oclock bus to Waterford, hang around for a half hour for the wexford bus, another 1/2 in Wexford for my bus home, walk in the door after 11 <!-- s:shock: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_eek.gif" alt=":shock:" title="Shocked" /><!-- s:shock: -->
Much easier for me to drive and stay overnight, and thats the only reason I'd be staying <!-- s:lol: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_lol.gif" alt="

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