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Bumper Accomodation Thread *Put ALL Accomodation queries here*

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  • #152
    panda100
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,551 ✭✭✭panda100


    I'm heading to UCC next year and just wondering whats the best accomodation for mature students. I've done the whole living on campus,wild parties,crazy shenanigans typeliving and now I would like somewhere quiet,I can put my head down to study. Does UCC have specialised accomodation for postgrads, or can anyone reccomend any off campus accomodation that is suitable?


  • #153
    Same As
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,555 ✭✭✭Same As


    http://www.ucccampusaccommodation.com/dennehys-cross.asp


  • #154
    panda100
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,551 ✭✭✭panda100


    Same As wrote: »
    http://www.ucccampusaccommodation.com/dennehys-cross.asp

    Cool thanks, Anyone stayed here before? Whats it like? Looks gorgeous in the pics


  • #155
    rachel_koeman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22 ✭rachel_koeman


    panda100 wrote: »
    Cool thanks, Anyone stayed here before? Whats it like? Looks gorgeous in the pics
    #



    tis only for postgrads though... wish i could stay there!!


  • #156
    Esse85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭Esse85


    panda100 wrote: »
    Cool thanks, Anyone stayed here before? Whats it like? Looks gorgeous in the pics
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055837684&highlight=builders+dennehys


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  • #157
    jeanie123
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭jeanie123


    Panda
    Dennehys Cross is only for post grad UCC and even if you are a mature student and a previous graduate you cannot stay in Dennehys. It would appear that UCC do not provide any accomodation for mature students which is very unusual! Halls are great fun if it is your first time away from home but not if you are in your 30s.... does anyone know of any other options for mature students for UCC...


  • #158
    ciano1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,142 ✭✭✭ciano1


    Its looking possible that I won't be getting my first choice course and am thinking of booking ucc accommodation just in case..

    Just wondering is everywhere booked up at this stage?


  • #159
    rachel_koeman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22 ✭rachel_koeman


    The_D_Man wrote: »
    Is there any negatives to Farranlea Hall besides the ****ty couches?

    dont go! i was there last year. the managment are arseholes, they fine you for anything they can find, the firealarm is constantly going off at 4 in the morning, the rooms and bathrooms are small, its not cleaned properly and its just a sh** hole.


  • #160
    kerrygirl17
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭kerrygirl17


    ciano1 wrote: »
    Its looking possible that I won't be getting my first choice course and am thinking of booking ucc accommodation just in case..

    Just wondering is everywhere booked up at this stage?
    i have ucc down as my first choice and i havent booked any accomadation yet! dont know where to go


  • #161
    Ricky91t
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,281 ✭✭✭Ricky91t


    The_D_Man wrote: »
    Is there any negatives to Farranlea Hall besides the ****ty couches?
    Most uncomfortable things to sleep on!!
    kerrygirl17 wrote: »
    i have ucc down as my first choice and i havent booked any accomadation yet! dont know where to go

    Castlewhite is probably best if you're gonna be based on main campus, Brookfield is better if you're going to be in the Western Gate Building.

    Or if you can get a few friends together look for a house, My house wasn't great but it's so much better than student accomidation, No wardens and what not and our landlord was really friendly!


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  • #162
    D'Agger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,385 ✭✭✭✭D'Agger


    Ricky91t wrote: »
    Brookfield Victoria Mills is better if you're going to be in the Western Gate Building.

    FYP

    and brookfield health sciences building too really due to the bridge it's only a 4/5 min walk


  • #163
    Celtise
    Registered Users Posts: 457 ✭✭Celtise


    I agree with above. Studio is very small but cheaper! Lived there for two years and loved it. Never had any major problems with Noel/manager or having repairs done. Any south facing rooms were roasting during the year so you definitely wouldn't need any heaters in them for the summer, though they do work!


  • #164
    eva89
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭eva89


    hey
    im going to be in cork as an exchange student next autumn semester and i wanted to know if you can tell me something about north quay place? any good/bad experiences?
    thanks already!


  • #165
    keane2097
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,775 ✭✭✭✭keane2097


    PaulieC wrote: »
    I know they've been slow to fix things from time to time but if you've an issue with anything they'll sort it out eventually

    Best bet is to ask for things that have been broken all year and not causing any hassle whatsoever to be fixed during RAG Week.

    No way that can turn out to be a stupid decision.


  • #166
    D'Agger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,385 ✭✭✭✭D'Agger


    keane2097 wrote: »
    Best bet is to ask for things that have been broken all year and not causing any hassle whatsoever to be fixed during RAG Week.

    No way that can turn out to be a stupid decision.

    :D

    I asked for that to be fixed two weeks before RAG week and sure how was I to know you'd go on a rum induced rampage destroying everything in sight!!

    Ahhh good times Keano!! :)


  • #167
    keane2097
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,775 ✭✭✭✭keane2097


    I was framed...

    Somewhat.


  • #168
    Bores.ie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭Bores.ie


    I can't believe people are still forking out 5k for those glorified shoeboxes! :eek:


  • #169
    Anthony16
    Registered Users Posts: 608 ✭✭✭Anthony16


    Do you guys think it would be a good idea to stay in a single apartment or would it be safer to stay with a few people in vic mills or somewhere?Reason i ask is because i literally cant study when other people are around and really need my own space in order to work.
    thanks


  • #170
    Max001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 874 ✭✭✭Max001


    Anthony16 wrote: »
    Do you guys think it would be a good idea to stay in a single apartment or would it be safer to stay with a few people in vic mills or somewhere?Reason i ask is because i literally cant study when other people are around and really need my own space in order to work.
    thanks

    You could always try a share n if your house/flatmates disrupt your studies, just kill 'em all n stuff em in a freezer. Simples ;)


  • #171
    D'Agger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,385 ✭✭✭✭D'Agger


    Anthony16 wrote: »
    Do you guys think it would be a good idea to stay in a single apartment or would it be safer to stay with a few people in vic mills or somewhere?Reason i ask is because i literally cant study when other people are around and really need my own space in order to work.
    thanks

    Fairly sure Vic Mills don't offer single apts tbh - a 4 bed isn't bad and tbf you can always stroll over to the brookfield library it's a 4min walk


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  • #172
    rachel_koeman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22 ✭rachel_koeman


    Anthony16 wrote: »
    Do you guys think it would be a good idea to stay in a single apartment or would it be safer to stay with a few people in vic mills or somewhere?Reason i ask is because i literally cant study when other people are around and really need my own space in order to work.
    thanks


    thats what the library is for lol.


  • #173
    Siobhan_d13
    Closed Accounts Posts: 38 ✭Siobhan_d13


    The Student Village on Carrigrohane Road would be my recommendation. I lived there for 3 years. Quiet, safe and near to the Western Gate building. Warden is very strict with people staying over or coming back after a night out so make sure you have people signed in. It's so convenient - no paying for bills, refuse is all sorted, there's parking, internet and Chorus NTL, and it's also cheaper than the UCC apartments i.e. Vic Lodge, Vic Mills etc. These apartments are also less clinical looking than the UCC apts. Really homely! I loved it there!


  • #174
    Siobhan_d13
    Closed Accounts Posts: 38 ✭Siobhan_d13


    eva89 wrote: »
    hey
    im going to be in cork as an exchange student next autumn semester and i wanted to know if you can tell me something about north quay place? any good/bad experiences?
    thanks already!

    I would avoid this if at all possible! It's MILES away from UCC and the student area of the city. I wouldn't consider it the safest place to be if you don't know the city! Also the evenings will be gettin shorter and Cork isn't the place to walking home on your own at night! Never mind that Popes Quay is miles off anyway. Check out the UCC Accommodation list on their website - you can get lists of houses and the landlords are usually really helpful if you ring them. Or else look at the other blocks of apartments - The Spires, Victoria Mills, Victoria Lodge, Castlewhite, Farranlea Hall, The Student Village.


  • #175
    Murphy88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭Murphy88


    I finished up in UCC last year and spent 4 years in student accommodation. I spent the first 3 years in Farranlea Hall and my last year in The Spires.

    Farranlea Hall was a brilliant place to stay as a 1st and 2nd year. I stayed in a 4-bed apartment with 3 of my friends because we requested to live together. All of us were happy with our bedrooms and the kitchen/living area was a decent size. We had some great parties and made loads of friends with other 1st and 2nd years. The wardens were pretty cool as long as things didn't get to mad. I thought the staff were nice but were pretty tough with people who trashed their apartments set off fire extinguishers. To be honest most people thought the parties were worth it - woohooo! We got our deposit back every year as we cleaned up after our mad party nights. FH is only 5-10 mins to campus depending on which building you’re heading for and there is a 24 hour Tesco in Wilton which was the destination of a view midnight runs.;)

    I decided to move to The Spires for my last year because it’s quieter, even closer to main campus and you can walk into town in 15mins. The standard of accommodation is good, especially if you can get a room in the newer block. There are also a few really nice pubs close by and Cork's best chipper - Jackie Lennox. Soooooo good.:D


  • #176
    briankirby
    Registered Users Posts: 148 ✭✭briankirby


    Hi guys,
    Im not sure if this is the right place for this thread but anyway,
    Im looking for a one bedroom apartment in Cork,near ucc.Are there any areas i should avoid?Do many people rent apartments off campus?
    Thanks a lot
    B


  • #177
    briankirby
    Registered Users Posts: 148 ✭✭briankirby


    Hi guys,
    Im not sure if this is the right place for this thread but anyway,
    Im looking for a one bedroom apartment in Cork,near ucc.Are there any areas i should avoid?Do many people rent apartments off campus?
    Thanks a lot
    B


  • #178
    Celtise
    Registered Users Posts: 457 ✭✭Celtise


    Hi Brian. To be honest I've never really heard of someone getting an apt (let alone a one bed) that's not in one of the student complexes. There is an accommodation listing on ucc's website and sure daft search (college search) may both be helpful though. I have heard the accommodation office are helpful too but haven't used them personally.


  • #179
    KCAccidental
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,492 ✭✭✭KCAccidental


    a one bed would be extremely pricy if you were living on your own. anything decent generally doesnt go lower than 600 a month! :eek:


  • #180
    AllInOne
    Closed Accounts Posts: 527 ✭✭✭AllInOne


    What do you think of accommodation on Washington street? Would it be advisable to book something there?


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  • #181
    PhatPiggins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,881 ✭✭✭PhatPiggins


    AllInOne wrote: »
    What do you think of accommodation on Washington street? Would it be advisable to book something there?

    Not if you like sleeping


  • #182
    Dave47
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 151 ✭✭Dave47


    Everyone may as well stop recommending Vic Mills cos the waiting list is now above 170. Plus they have started restricting the internet- p2p etc.


  • #183
    Dave47
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 151 ✭✭Dave47


    fwiw im looking for an apartment also and a room mate. PM if interested- obv wud give more details about me, facebook profile etc.


  • #184
    Dave47
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 151 ✭✭Dave47


    lol people still applying for that place. In a flood prone area and prone to power outages at the first sign of water, along with bad internet. And the waiting list is 170 for this year lolz


  • #185
    Dave47
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 151 ✭✭Dave47


    Just finished first year law and looking to setup student accomodation with others. Wud regard myself as pretty easy going and fairly tidy etc. Wud be looking for 2, 3 or 4 bed place depending on amount of people obv. PM if interested, obv il provide u with more info as required. Oh yeah and I play online poker as a part-time job so I will be making sure to get a fast internet connection


  • #186
    Celtise
    Registered Users Posts: 457 ✭✭Celtise


    Dave47 wrote: »
    Everyone may as well stop recommending Vic Mills cos the waiting list is now above 170. Plus they have started restricting the internet- p2p etc.


    The year I first started there, my friend was 200 and something on the waiting list and got in. There was a really long waiting list last year and at the end of it they had empty rooms in September. The price has also gone down this year. Most of the student accommodations restricted p2p as far as I know, but VM didn't until June at least.


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  • #187
    Dave47
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 151 ✭✭Dave47


    Ah yeah. On the one hand the p2p restriction has helped the internet, on the otherhand u cant use bittorrent and online poker which is bad. Wow didnt know so many people pull out- may yet apply myself


  • #188
    Celtise
    Registered Users Posts: 457 ✭✭Celtise


    Yeah a lot do because most people on the waiting list find something else and of course first years with cao. I also know people just book as a precaution too incase they don't find a house. Gutted to not be back there this year, was some craic there so I'm coming down for all of september just to wish it a proper send off, lease starts 12:00 on 6th September! :D

    I always had trouble with bittorrent there but used vuze/azure all last year without a problem. To be honest I would love if they could tell me how much internet I used to use because I'd say it was a couple of GB on a good week even with the lovely sharing network. Would a proxy server work for the poker? I thought they blocked that years ago there...


  • #189
    Celtise
    Registered Users Posts: 457 ✭✭Celtise


    I'd ignore the length of the waiting list. Places always open up in August/September with many of the list having sorted alternatives.

    The only time I remember the power going was when it was flooded and really it think it was a rather fun time all the same. VM got in underground/indoor swimming pool full of rubbish that people were swimming in!

    Also all the student accommodations were flooded around there except farrenlea which is a hell hole.


  • #190
    keane2097
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,775 ✭✭✭✭keane2097


    It's the place to be I you're into having sex with virgins as well.


  • #191
    Dave47
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 151 ✭✭Dave47


    Nah proxy server impossible imo becos poker is an independent program and sites kinda need to track your IP address. I know the UCC network has the poker banned for years so that rules out a lot of other accomodation too. Thats why im not living there cos i do online poker as a part time job. I think poker has only been banned since june 2010 in vic mills but it cud have been earlier. Oh well, at least they have internet- in brookfield u cant even get a phoneline!


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  • #192
    D'Agger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,385 ✭✭✭✭D'Agger


    I was framed...somewhat







    ya nasty bóllox


  • #193
    jacko1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 357 ✭✭jacko1


    you'd be much better off gettin together with a friend and renting a 2 bed apartment somewhere between college and town - crawford hall, fishermans wharf etc


  • #194
    NicoleL88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 430 ✭✭NicoleL88


    This will be my 4th year living in Vic Mills. Although I had intial problems with Noel aswell that has been sorted out. The price includes all bills for the year and last year it worked at at €130 per week (inc bills). As far as I know prices were lowered slightly this year. It's a nice place to stay, close to college and Wilton. The apartments themselves are fine, although the windows are a bit dodgy as they don't really seem to keep the heat in. The blocks behind Centra are the nicest (G,H,I) as they're the newest.

    But overall it's grand. There's a reason I've stayed for so long! Oh and the network is also a great plus too. You can connect to other laptops and hard drives and take films, tv shows, music etc off them. Only a few of us share on the network and I'm one. ;)


  • #195
    keane2097
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,775 ✭✭✭✭keane2097


    Jumanji!


  • #196
    D'Agger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,385 ✭✭✭✭D'Agger


    NicoleL88 wrote: »
    This will be my 4th year living in Vic Mills. Although I had intial problems with Noel aswell that has been sorted out. The price includes all bills for the year and last year it worked at at €130 per week (inc bills). As far as I know prices were lowered slightly this year. It's a nice place to stay, close to college and Wilton. The apartments themselves are fine, although the windows are a bit dodgy as they don't really seem to keep the heat in. The blocks behind Centra are the nicest (G,H,I) as they're the newest.

    But overall it's grand. There's a reason I've stayed for so long! Oh and the network is also a great plus too. You can connect to other laptops and hard drives and take films, tv shows, music etc off them. Only a few of us share on the network and I'm one. ;)

    I'd have thought you'd have been on boards a good while at this stage now Nicole-lost :D


  • #197
    NicoleL88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 430 ✭✭NicoleL88


    I'm famous! :pac:

    Haha, no, I used to just randomly browse but I said "Shur feck it, I might aswell join".


  • #198
    Celtise
    Registered Users Posts: 457 ✭✭Celtise


    LOL I will be back over the year to visit, must remember to bring my HD now I know there will be someone still of worth on it!


  • #199
    NicoleL88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 430 ✭✭NicoleL88


    Aw cheers! :o


  • #200
    Celtise
    Registered Users Posts: 457 ✭✭Celtise


    No bother, pity lost is gone though. :( I tried to share what ever I had but it wasn't of worth to most.


  • #201
    D'Agger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,385 ✭✭✭✭D'Agger


    I might be back there again sharing away....I really should leave vic mills at this stage I've been there way too long! :(


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