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[Parenting] primetime 27-5-13 creche expose [read mod note in post #4]

ene — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:21:20 GMT

Posted by ene:

i work in a creche and we were warned today that secret video footage from a number of creches is to be aired on primetime on monday night.

We have been told that the creches involved are:
giraffe,
[mod snip - only Giraffe has been named in the press]

Apparently there will be some really upsetting things shown and there will be a backlash based on it.

We only know about it as it has been leaked.

This is the only article i can find so far....

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news...-29288170.html

Quote:

GARDAI and the HSE are investigating allegations of poor quality of care at a south Dublin creche.

Two members of staff have been suspended at the Giraffe creche in Stepaside.

The probe is based on footage secretly filmed at the Giraffe creche by a TV researcher posing as a care worker.

It allegedly shows substandard practice and quality of care.

The Herald understands that RTE’s Prime Time programme plans to broadcast an expose on standards of care at more than one creche in Dublin.

The HSE’s Children and Family Services unit has confirmed to the Herald that the creche, is under investigation. “We received a report yesterday regarding the independent childcare facility in south Dublin.

“The HSE Children and Family services are working with An Garda Siochana to review the report and make an assessment with respect to any child welfare and protection concerns,” a HSE spokesperson said.

Gardai confirmed that they are making inquiries into allegations about two creches, one on Dublin’s northside, which the Herald understands is not a Giraffe centre, and another on the southside.

A statement issued on behalf of Giraffe confirmed it is examining a complaint that was brought to the attention of the HSE in late April by an ex-employee.

Complaint

“We are taking this complain very seriously,” said a Giraffe spokesperson.

“As a precautionary measure, we have suspended the two members of staff named in the complaint while we examine the matter and establish the facts,” they added.

Giraffe raised concerns that the complaints had been filed by an RTE researcher working undercover as an employee, who had “purported to be an edu-carer”.

“Last Sunday evening, we discovered that the researcher had also secretly filmed while she was in the centre, but did not supply the footage to the HSE or to Giraffe.

“We have made numerous requests for the footage over the past two days so that we can review and assess the situation, and we still have not received the material.

[Cycling] Ras 2013

michaelm — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 21:12:40 GMT

Posted by michaelm:

I know this is a little early but does anyone know when the route for The Ras will be announced?

[Games] How will you choose between MS & Sony's new consoles?

Josey Wales — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 21:29:04 GMT

Posted by Josey Wales:

If Sony and Microsoft release both of their new machines later this year how will you decided which machine to get? For the sake of discussion lets just say that they will be released this year.

Will it be brand loyalty? You've bought into the MS Live eco system or PSN and don't want to switch? Will it be the hardware specs of the machine or the launch line up of games? Will it be backwards compatibility? Price?

For me right now I have no idea which I would choose. In this current generation I bought all three (Wii, PS3, 360). I don't think brand loyalty will be a factor for me. In the end I will probably end up with both so I will just have to decide which one first. One important factor will be what Naughty Dog has lined up for the PS4 (or whatever they call it).

[After Hours] How often do you change your bedsheets?

lomtick — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:20:02 GMT

Posted by lomtick:

I'd say it's about once every month for me, is that normal? Putting my duvet inside a duvet cover is one of my most despised household chores!

[After Hours] London - Suspected Terrorist Incident

Strawberry Milkshake — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:42:14 GMT

Posted by Strawberry Milkshake:

Source: Metropolitan Police, BBC, ITN, Sky, etc

An incident in South East London this afternoon where a man was run over and then beheaded by the two men in the vehicle. The two guys then went for the armed response unit and were shot.

I have been following this for a couple of hours as I am from South East London but now, they are saying it may be a terrorist incident. The dead man apparently was wearing a help the heroes T-shirt and is a soldier at the nearby army barracks.

Witnesses say that the attackers asked people on the street to take their pictures as they waited for police to arrive. Then they tried to attack the police.

[Travel] Best hotel you've stayed in, in Ireland

Slattsy — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:11:09 GMT

Posted by Slattsy:

As the title suggests, what was the best ?
Please consider the following:

Restuarant quality.
Rooms.
Grounds.
Staff.
Service.
Cleanliness
Spa/Romance

all that stuff

[After Hours] Child Care In Ireland

keith16 — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:11:09 GMT

Posted by keith16:

Allegations from RTE on the standard of child care in this country to be aired next week:

Quote:

RTÉ said the programme finds various degrees of mistreatment of young children in specific rooms of the creches, involving inadequate care and serious breaches of child care regulations.
No evidence of violent or sexual abuse was found.
The broadcaster said the creches involved have been given access to the footage that will be shown in the programme.

Full story here.

My own thoughts:

Have always been reluctant when it comes to considering putting my children into a creche and have so far resisted.

To my mind, this is another example of how poorly we deal with certain vulnerable sections of our society. Our kids, our elderly etc.

At this stage, I would rather one of us stays at home full time to look after the little ones.

Firstly, the cost of creche services is huge, and secondly, this is the type of "care" the children receive. Sure, we'll have less money coming in, but I think it's probably worth it.

Am I over-reacting?

[Train & Rail Systems] Irish Rail Wages

davidlacey — Sun, 19 May 2013 05:36:37 GMT

Posted by davidlacey:

The front of todays sunday business post leads with Irish rail staff wages have been frozen but increments are still being paid with no reduction in pay over the austerity era. Also with RPA wages averaging 76,507 per year with no major rail projects in the pipeline...another case of irish rail and RPA getting away with murder?

[Teaching & Lecturing] CP2 Discussion Here: ASTI,TUI, INTO etc

Terri26 — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 13:17:20 GMT

Posted by Terri26:

Mod edit: Rather than have two threads open where one is rather old at this stage can we please keep all discussion of CP2 to here.
Thanks

Hi, I am just wondering on peoples views on CP2. I'm in ASTI so we only got our ballots on Wed. TUI had already rejected it by then. I have voted no and am firmly in the no camp. I don't see how anyone can see it as being a good deal (as I have seen some people write on Facebook).
The increment that has been promised in 20 years time to NQTs is nothing more than a sop. Sure they couldn't even keep the agreement until next year which was meant to be the deadline!
If people don't mind how are ppl voting and what union are you in. I am worried ASTI won't have as strong as a no vote!

[Politics] Mattie Mcgrath accuses Shatter of being stopped by Gardai

Sully — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:02:30 GMT

Posted by Sully:

Mattie Mcgrath has just, in the Dail during leaders questions, accused Shatter of being stopped by Gardai before the election (late Feb / March 2011) in the period after the election and before he was appointed minister. Asked was the Tanaiste or Taoiseach aware that Minister Shatter was stopped at a Garda Checkpoint. He asked was he cautioned by a Garda, did they use their discretion, was he asked to provide a specimen of breath, and whether his behaviour and reaction to this event was appropriate and cordial, and whether he attempted to to use privilege of travelling to and from the Dail to avoid being breathalysed. He is asking for the Garda report to be given in relation to this incident in the public interest.

The question was posed to Rabbitte who is doing Leaders Questions today, and Rabbite denied any knowledge but outlined two such incidents where he personally was stopped (and passed the breath test). He said he had no knowledge, asked how would he and that he wouldn't know about any other TD. There was laughter in the chamber during the response.

Looks like its going to be tit-for-tat in the Dail. Dirty politics being played by everyone, including Shatter. It further proves that if you take a moral high ground on an issue in politics, the media or the opposition will dig and dig until they can trip you up. It happened with Ming, Wallace, and now Shatter. It will be very interesting to see how the Minister responds, and if he didn't provide a specimen of breath under the Dail privilege, his carrier is surely over.

[After Hours] Woman blocks road, then claims cyclist is attacking her

dickwod1 — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:26:53 GMT

Posted by dickwod1:

Ohhhh theres some nasty people out there, Seen this video a minute ago

She shouts "I'm a woman on my own and I'm being threatened" And then in a calm sarky voice says "don't threaten me"

Could have got way nastier if he didn't cycle off

[After Hours] Questions you want to know the answer to...

El Guapo! — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:56:41 GMT

Posted by El Guapo!:

....but were too afraid to ask.

I'll start...

Why do humans have arse-cheeks when the rest of the animal kingdom doesn't??

[Aviation & Aircraft] AN225 At SNN (21st-22nd May 2013)

ComeraghBlue — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:56:29 GMT

Posted by ComeraghBlue:

Hello

The world biggest aircraft

An225 scheduled to land at SNN at 14:45 today and depart on Wednesday at 21:30

[Cycling] Cycling helmet with a mouth guard

MacraPat — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:17:14 GMT

Posted by MacraPat:

Just as I was getting into the swing of cycle-commuting I've had a painful setback. I came off the bike this day last week in Dublin, landing on my face, snapping on my front two teeth in half and tearing my top lip. A week on any flesh wounds have healed remarkably well and the dental work is on going.

Wishing to learn from my chat with the tarmac I've started looking into more closed faced helmets than the one I was wearing at the time.

Does anyone wear a more closed face helmet commuting??
Any suggestions on models??

[Weather] Warm spell from Sunday 5th May ?.

Duiske — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:09:10 GMT

Posted by Duiske:

Keeping an eye on GFS output over the past week I've noticed a tendency to introduce high pressure from the south onto the scene for Ireland from Sat 4th/Sun 5th May, starting off warm but with the potential for very warm weather as the high moves to the North East of Ireland and drags warm air in from the continent during the following days. Very, very early days, but anyone else have any thoughts on this ?

[After Hours] What is the most politically correct thing you have heard?

Jimmy Garlic — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:44:21 GMT

Posted by Jimmy Garlic:

I was talking to a friend of a friend today and she said history should be re-named "theirstory" because history is a sexist word. I thought I was getting trolled. Turned out she was dead serious.

[Golf] What's Sergios beef ?

Wftablueboy — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:50:51 GMT

Posted by Wftablueboy:

What's his problem with Tiger ? Just listened to him again on Sky saying nobody likes Tiger and I'm the only one with balls to come out and say it ..... I used to like him but recently he's become a moaner , why can't he just concentrate on his own game . If he wanted to stick it up to Tiger he only had to par 17 and 18 in sawgrass , but he gulped.....

[Films] X-Men: Days of Future Past (Bryan Singer)

Basq — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:43:38 GMT

Posted by Basq:

So, it looks like Matthew Vaughn has decided to not return for the X-Men sequel 'Days Of Future Past'... and it now it looks like 20th Century Fox are eyeing up Bryan Singer to come back to direct.

While I enjoyed 'First Class' for the most part, it didn't hold a candle to the likes of X-Men and X2.. and the less said about X3 and Wolverine, the better.

But hey - Singer coming back can't be a bad thing... just look at the stunning job he done on the Superman franchise!

Quote:

EXCLUSIVE: Matthew Vaughn has decided not to direct the sequel to 20th Century Fox‘s hit spinoff X-Men: First Class. Ready for the next shocker? Atop the studio’s replacement short list is Bryan Singer, who launched the X-Men feature franchise with the first two superb films and who has been a guiding influence in this spinoff by writing the treatment and producing. If this works out, Singer and Vaughn would essentially be switching roles. Vaughn, who wrote the treatment for the sequel for X-Men: Days Of Future Past that was scripted by Simon Kinberg, would step back to produce the film with Kinberg and Lauren Shuler Donner.

Deadline

[Cycling] ICL 2013

daragh_ — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:20:17 GMT

Posted by daragh_:

One week to go. Looking forward to it.

Kudos to the powers that be for all the organising and the lads who put the site together

[After Hours] What time do you get up every morning?

whirlpool — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:03:57 GMT

Posted by whirlpool:

Mods, could you make the poll results public please? Thanks!

RESULTS SO FAR: SEE ATTACHMENT

What time do you get up every morning?

Select closest option.

[After Hours] Whats your fav desert?

Specialun — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:24:21 GMT

Posted by Specialun:

I luvvvvvvvv stickie toffee pudding...i would literally marry a woman who would make a good one

[Aviation & Aircraft] Aer Lingus Late Night Arrivals at Dublin Airport

Ernest — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:30:05 GMT

Posted by Ernest:

I had an unpleasant experience coming in to Dublin Airport about 1am in the morning on an Aer Lingus flight from Alicante (its the only time Aer Lingus fly in from there - unlike Ryanair who have more consumer-friendly timetables).
The plane landed (about fifteen minutes late) and we were disgorged by airbridge/ramp to a strange 1960s-like building where we had to go down a flight of stairs, which looked like one from the original terminal building. No lifts or escalators were available. No toilets were available either. We could see signs for Teminal 1 and Terminal 2 but all these doors were locked to us. From there we were forced along a very, very long grey windowless passageway with no clue to were we were. Nor were there any toilets! Eventually after a long long walk we seemed to arrive at a Passport Control queuing area where a single Garda at a window glanced at each passport before we were corralled further along a passageway when it became clear that we were now actually in Terminal 2.

It appears that the Aer Lingus airplane landed in Terminal 1 but we were forced to walk all the way over to Terminal 2 to get out of the airport.
No explanation. No Apology.

Is this a regular thing With Aer Lingus and DAA? If so I don't feel like travelling again with Aer Lingus from Alicante given that they do not have any flights on this route scheduled for more civilised hours of the day.

[Rugby] Barbarians Squad Announcements v England & Lions

athtrasna — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:01:57 GMT

Posted by athtrasna:

Some announcements already today, the Baabaas have confirmed that the Irish players will be named tomorrow.

Those named tonight: J Hook, P James, A Zanni, D Peel, S Manoa, J Hamilton & J Rokocko

Those previously named: Castro, Ghiraldini, Parisse, Fotuali'i, N Evans, Fourie, Harinordoquy, Tindall & R Varty

All via Twitter @Barbarian_FC

[Vaping & E-Smoking] Lazy Newbie Best Vaper

Ants Murray — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:26:16 GMT

Posted by Ants Murray:

Hi Guys ... I'm a 20-30 a day smoker and have started using E-cigs to cut down (currently between 5-10) ie Jaspers & Jaspers and nicolites disposable but I'm going through them like a nicotine starved knife through butter. I've read some comments in relation to the pointlessness of purchasing e-cig rechargeable packs and the recommendation seems to be for a vaping device, trading the aesthetics of an e-cig (which I don't care about) for the value and "hit" of a vaper. My question is which is the best brand and best value? I smoke B&H and enjoy lots of smoke so the heavier output would be good! Thanks in advance for your help.

PS I'd very much appreciate direction to any discounts available at the minute you guys seem to be well on top of that sort of thing!

A

[Politics] Property Tax

RandomName2 — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 12:02:16 GMT

Posted by RandomName2:

So here it is at last. The return of domestic rates.

Why so much fuss over one tax?

This tax is arguably an example of the worst type of governance: with Wookie Arguments (it's to pay for services), Underpants Gnome Economics (property >> ??? >>> capital), Faustian Pacts (if you give us a loan we'll cede the electorate's capacity to decide domestic taxation), and a process of site valuation, peremptory threats and legal empowerment of revenue officers that has quite unsettling historical parallels.

I've seen threads on water taxation, house taxation, hell even motor taxation that have fallen incurably foul of the Wookie argument (water taxation will help conserve water!). The meaninglessness of this argument has been made all too clear with Varadkar's acknowledgement that motor tax, which is nominally meant for road maintenance, has in reality little to do with road maintenance.

I appreciate the position that we need to make ends meet. But I have yet to see a convincing argument which legitimises the introduction of a stringing tax unconnected to one's ability to pay, which is likely to damage economic recovery, with certain spending policies currently in place. The property tax, when running at 100% efficiency (2014 budget), will only just cover our foreign aid budget.

Are people really arguing that increasing taxes is really preferable to addressing the €154m (Office of Taoiseach) and quarter of a billion euro (Arts, Heritage, Gaelteacht) spending?

I understand that people feel that such dissent is merely the case of saying "someone else's pocket, not mine". But as far as I can see it, it is just crazy, wrong headed policy. The fact that it's a different sort of wrong-headed craziness to that seen before does not make it any less so.

Can anyone prove me wrong?

[Bargain Alerts] Dunnes: Coke/DietCoke 24x330ml €8

snubbleste — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:24:28 GMT

Posted by snubbleste:

http://www.dunnesstores.ie/_uploads/...O340x268mm.jpg

[Fashion & Appearance] Too old

risteard7 — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:38:16 GMT

Posted by risteard7:

Is 25 too old for a male to shop in river island, jack n jones or new look?

[After Hours] Birth Lottery and social justice

mariaalice — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:09:42 GMT

Posted by mariaalice:

Do you believe you are entitled to the benefits that the birth lottery may have given you, for example if you are born in to a middle class family and because of that are given the befits of middle class parenting and a very good education( not necessarily a fee paying school) are you entitled to those benefits because of the birth lottery or do you believe for the good of society the effect of the birth lottery have to ameliorated in some way.

One example would be reserving a certain percentage of place on Medical degrees for applicants from less advantaged back grounds and with lower entry requirements, in other words take away some of the advantages of your middle class background and pass it on to someone who dose not have those advantages.

[Greystones & Charlesland] Renting a Granny Flat

dudmis — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:00:03 GMT

Posted by dudmis:

Hi,

Does anybody know how much a granny flat would rent for in Greystones? It has a double bedroom, large shower/bathroom and a living/kitchen area (small-ish). Parking out front and its in a nice, quiet area.

I'll give the estate agents a call tomorrow but I was just wondering if anybody out there in boards-land would have a rough idea.

thanks.

[Games] SteamGifts Boards.ie private group

irishoob — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:50:59 GMT

Posted by irishoob:

SteamGifts Boards.ie private group

Just setup the private boards Steam group named BoardsieSG

PM or reply with your steam ID in the form http://steamcommunity.com/id/* to get invited to it.

NOTE
I cant find some people so can you send the steam id in the form
http://steamcommunity.com/id/*

So what rules do people want for the private group?

Member longer than 3 months
50+ posts

You can then log in to SteamGifts.com and setup a raffle type draw and limit it to only the BoardsieSG group. This will be fair as it will allow a number of people the chance to get the code and not just the first to reply.

Also these draws can be setup so that only people who have contributed games will be allowed enter so this will stop people who only take, never give.

Once a draw is setup you can post the URL here to let people know about it. Here is how to link to a giveaway - use this code format:

PHP Code:


		
			
[URL="***Giveaway link***"]
[IMG]***Giveaway link***/signature.png[/IMG][/URL]

Any ideas/suggestions then let me know.

[Cycling] Sir Chris Hoy launches a range of road bikes??

Mcofferon — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:55:21 GMT

Posted by Mcofferon:

No exact details but a first view of one of his bikes.

[After Hours] If you could redesign the human body

jaffacakesyum — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:33:52 GMT

Posted by jaffacakesyum:

I'd get rid of the stupid appendix for a start. I'd probably redesign the whole method of vision too; Maybe add more eyes or have a visor type organ so that you can have 360 degree vision.

When women are not pregnant, they should be able to lactate beer. (When pregant, the system of milk is fine).

I'd definitely rethink male genetalia too. Have no problem with a nice looking cock but I'd design some different system for sperm as I just don't like large sagging ballsacks. Think God could've done better with that one.

What would you do?

Predictable responses: Bigger díck, boobs etc. (Don't get me wrong AH replies welcome and encouraged but be original )

[Galway City] Tamarind Closed Down

GuessWho2009 — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:45:02 GMT

Posted by GuessWho2009:

Just seen tamarind have closed down, they have a notice on there door saying they have ceased trading. Anyone know why, always thought it was the busiest restaurant in Galway

[After Hours] Good excuses for cancelling arrangements

YellowFeather — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:01:05 GMT

Posted by YellowFeather:

I know - honesty is the best policy. But, it's not very nice to tell somebody that you can't make it out because you'd rather spend the night at home making finger puppets out of old socks. Alone. With no internet connection or phone. Or electricity or candles. Or old socks.

I need to get out of an arrangement with a family member. It's not for another week and a bit, but I'd rather tell them as soon as possible that I can't make it, rather than leaving it to the last minute (would be unfair). I'm not particularly comfortable with killing people off (for my excuse - not actually killing them).

If anybody comes up with an excuse that I can use, I will genuinely send you some form of finger puppet or write you a poem - your choice.

[Bargain Alerts] Tesco in-store Beer/Cider/Stout offers - €1.12 a can

vicwatson — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:10:52 GMT

Posted by vicwatson:

Mate of mine told me in the Tesco Wexford store they have the following offers from today to 6th June
I wonder is it in all stores as I need to get down to mine tonight if so? It isn't online as I checked, some of them are showing as €12.00 for an 8 pack (this was the price on them until yesterday)

Guinness, Bulmers, Budweiser, Carlsberg, Heineken and Coors 500ml Cans

8 packs

2 x 8 packs = €20.00

3 x 8 packs = €27.00

€1.12 a tin not too shabby.

[After Hours] We're drinking less and less every year.

Crushed Dry Ice — Thu, 23 May 2013 08:14:41 GMT

Posted by Crushed Dry Ice:

Since 2001 the consumption of alcohol in Ireland has steadily declined. I attribute this decline to increasing levels of confidence in Ireland. I believe there is a level of correlation between levels of confidence and self esteem and alcohol consumption. While I still believe we are a relatively insecure people on average, I feel we are significantly less so than 2001.

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/irish...rops-1.1320490

[Limerick] Dog attacked me ( no injuries ! )

SoapMcTavish — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:01:03 GMT

Posted by SoapMcTavish:

Hi Guys,

What do I do if the owner of a vicious dog doesn't care about that dogs behaviour ?

I was walking my dog ( a soft friendly bichon ) tonight on the ballysimon road, and a dog latched onto her thigh. He was hiding behind a parked car. He wasn't huge, maybe a foot and a half tall - but he wouldn't let her go ... I kicked and punched him, and eventually picked him up by the scruff, he released my dog and started snapping at me. When I dropped him, he latched onto my foot - lucky I was wearing docs !

I dropped my dog home and called to the house that owns him, and the lady owners only answer was " what can I do ? He's never out. "

This particular dog has already bitten a disabled lad in the neighbourhood and that lads dad got no joy either.

No injuries suffered ( just a very upset doggy now here at home ). Amazed she hasn't visible injuries, maybe the thick fur saved her.

Anyway ... what now ?

[Accommodation & Property] Buying a house 2013!

TheFarneyman — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:39:55 GMT

Posted by TheFarneyman:

Ok,
Mortgage Interest Relief gone,
upcoming budget,
Property TAX pending
Water charges pending,
lack of growth in the economy
mass unemployment and emigration

All of the above surely mean that the steadying of the property market is completely superficial and it will nose dive again next year???? I think this time next year might be the right time to purchase? We are probably around 55% off peak prices now in Dublin would it be possible with no further incentive to buy that we will hit 70% by the end of 2013?????

[Tipperary] Ballykisteen in Liquidation

digzy — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:32:19 GMT

Posted by digzy:

Just heard the hotel is in liquidation. Anyone heard confirmation of this?
Apparently they've 77 weddings booked.

[Bargain Alerts] Sony Xperia Neo V Smartphone €99 on O2 (€79 with Priority Moments Upgrade offer)

Oracle — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:37:03 GMT

Posted by Oracle:

This looks like a good smartphone. It's the Sony Xperia Neo V on special offer from O2 for €99: http://www.o2online.ie/shop/view/pro...vice/35851704#
It's €79.20 with 20% off using the Priority Moments Upgrade offer: http://o2priority.ie/moments/Offer/Details/6103

[Motors] Motors Chat Thread Round 4

Alanstrainor — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:02:48 GMT

Posted by Alanstrainor:

Continuation from motors chat round 3

1.This thread is for motoring topics which you feel are not worthy of starting a new thread for, banter from a meet or general motoring related chit chat.

2.No lonely hearts (This is not a personal dig at anyone, it's how we feel is the best way to describe what we want to avoid. )

3.Keep it clean.

4.The Motors charter applies.

[Bargain Alerts] 10% off all tickets to Taste of Dublin 2013

BobBobBobBob — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:12:43 GMT

Posted by BobBobBobBob:

I have a 10% discount for Taste of Dublin 2013, €18 + booking fee instead of €20 + booking fee. It's better than a kick up the arse!

Discount code: DUBGRO

[GAMSAT and GEM] Gamsat 2013

Bickle — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:40:43 GMT

Posted by Bickle:

Hi all,

I'm strongly considering doing the Gamsat next year. I come from an Eng/IT background and done 2 years work aft graduating from my Engineering degree. I found the work very tedious and unfulfilling. I then went to Korea to teach English and when I got back i took up a dull admin job out of necessity. I would love to do medicine; I think I have the needed passion for it. I'm just wondering has anybody else done it coming from a similar background to me? I believe my technical and analytical skills should be helpful in exam and med degree and I’m pretty decent at humanities too. I’m just a bit concerned about my age I’ll be 30 next year, is this common? What’s the average age of 1st year GMED students? Also finances, how much would the 4 years cost? Are banks still giving out student loans to finance the 4 years? What are the job prospects? Would it be hospital work or do GMEDs work more in GPs? Are junior doctors still treated awfully in hospitals?

Thank you for all your help
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[Motors] Atlas?FastFit?

xlight — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:16:03 GMT

Posted by xlight:

Do you guys know who has the road force balancer - hunter gps9700? or where I can get a road force balance in Dublin or somewhere near Dublin? any positive experience on this machine if you used before?

Thanks in advance.

[Cycling] Beginner cyclist - what type of bike? so confused!!

dubdub123 — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:48:34 GMT

Posted by dubdub123:

Hi I started cycling a bit last year on a trusty (ancient) mountain bike and it has served me well. But now I want to ramp up and participate in a longer cycling event where a local club are going to do the Ring of Kerry in May. I need a much lighter bike but no idea what I need to be looking for ? What sort of frame? Would a racing bike suit or a hybrid?

Would you mind giving me some very basic pointers? I want to be able to keep up instead of spinning my wheels as I was on the mountain bike, working hard but it hardly moving.

And any good retailers out there, either in Mayo or Dublin ? I need to get out training asap. Thanks so much

[Junior Cert] Junior Cert 2013 Goals/Acheivements

Man City 10 — Wed, 01 May 2013 22:36:09 GMT

Posted by Man City 10:

What is everyone trying to get in their JC(Please do not say all ''As'' as everyone is trying to achieve that,lol!!!)
What do ye predict ye will get knowing that all projects for options and orals are over....
Mine is:
English-C/D
Maths-A/B
Science-A/B
Geog-A/B
History-A/B
Buss-A/B
Wood-A/B
Metal-B/C
German-C/D
Italian-C/D
Cspe-A/B
And I honestly would be quite happy if I achieved this
I really want to come back to this page next Sep and compare my predictions with my real results :0

[Motors] New Fiesta ST 1.6 Ecoboost 180bhp 6 speed.

Henry Ford III — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:54:27 GMT

Posted by Henry Ford III:

Might be tempted. Even the dreaded road tax is a relatively inexpensive group B1 (138g) so €280 p.a. Should be a fun car to drive.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/ford/fi...rd-fiesta-st-2

Irish prices look set to start at c.€26k.

[Rugby] Bedford V Newcastle on Sky now

OldRio — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:45:56 GMT

Posted by OldRio:

Chance to have a look at Jimmy Gopperth.
Might be interesting.

Wife out for the night. Bottle of wine opened.

[Waterford City] There are no jobs in this town, and "jobsbridge" is a contributory factor.

abouttobebanned — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:23:40 GMT

Posted by abouttobebanned:

I'm currently working for a company on a contractual basis so am obviously keeping an eye out for other positions for the future.

However, I'm getting sick of seeing the words "The intern will gain practical experience...bla bla bla"

Take a look at the "job" that I have attached, and tell me it isn't disgraceful.

I know there is a large thread on this elsewhere on boards, but i want to talk about how it's particularly effecting this region.

[Galway City] Just what Galway DOESN'T Need :(

squonk — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:56:01 GMT

Posted by squonk:

According to http://www.galwaynews.ie/31506-devel...2%80%99-centre, developers have bought up a lot of the eastern side of Eyre Square with the intention down the line of building Galway's answer to Dundrum. I wasn't aware the mobs were baying for a Dundrum style centre in Galway. In the meantime we will lose O'Connells, which is a criminal shame. Murty Rabbittes and An Pucan are to go as well. Shameful and a disgraceful erosion of the character of the square.

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