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    #6932
    GarIT
    Registered Users Posts: 8,671 ✭✭✭GarIT


    Alt_Grrr wrote: »
    That's strange, because I definitely used the male toilets on that end and floor of Callan, but not recently.... Maybe they got rid of them??

    Certainly the ones on the ground floor of the CS end are horrid and should never be used ever.

    I don't know, the door where I was expecting them to be was unmarked and locked.

    I agree about the CS toilets


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    #6933
    JellyBeans92
    Closed Accounts Posts: 489 ✭✭JellyBeans92


    Does anyone know if the start this week or next week?

    :)


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    #6934
    PopePalpatine
    Registered Users Posts: 11,842 ✭✭✭✭PopePalpatine


    They start next week.


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    #6935
    Stinjy
    Registered Users Posts: 785 ✭✭✭Stinjy


    So I was back on campus today! The arts block loo's have been done up and theres a shower?!
    Madness...


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    #6936
    PopePalpatine
    Registered Users Posts: 11,842 ✭✭✭✭PopePalpatine


    I'd use it if I was in Maynooth overnight.


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    #6937
    Dickie10
    Registered Users Posts: 3,862 ✭✭✭Dickie10


    is that what its for ?? strange one. I wonder if most people who are in at 9 am lectures are all commuters? just a thought I know if I was living in maynooth id struggle to get in at 9


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    #6938
    PictureFrame
    Registered Users Posts: 3,989 ✭✭✭PictureFrame


    I'm struggling with final year already, can't hack getting back into the rhythm of things and i'm drowning with the amount of absolute shít


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    #6939
    Thwip!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,234 ✭✭✭Thwip!


    solomafioso wrote: »
    Nice! Completely forgot it was on this weekend. Ashamedly never knew it existed until I went to Dublin Comic Con.

    It's in that 'green bit' just opposite The Big Bang in Dundrum isn't it? Do you have to pay in? I googled :pac:

    Feck, does that mean that The Counter will be packed? Love that place.

    Also, red bull red schmull. Coffee is where I get my caffeine kick nowadays. Used to be on a can of monster a day before I turned in to a humming bird. Humming Bird Man...now there's a useless superhero. Almost like one of Invader Jim's alternate sidekicks.

    Did you end up coming along?


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    #6940
    Planemo
    Registered Users Posts: 587 ✭✭✭Planemo


    PictureFrame wrote: »
    I'm struggling with final year already, can't hack getting back into the rhythm of things and i'm drowning with the amount of absolute shít
    I have the opposite problem, all it's been so far is labs rehashing things we already know. Utterly pointless. (I DO NOT need to be told what a meniscus is at this point - I learned that in 1st year of secondary school FFS!)


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    #6941
    RobbingBandit
    Registered Users Posts: 18,076 ✭✭✭✭RobbingBandit


    Thwip! wrote: »
    Did you end up coming along?

    :eek: Forgot all about this, was it good.


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    #6942
    solomafioso
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,095 ✭✭✭solomafioso


    Thwip! wrote: »
    Did you end up coming along?

    Unfortunately, no. I've still a lot to learn when it comes to the ways of the graphic novel and feel a little intimidated being around those who would know them inside out.

    I'd consider myself a 'fair weather reader'. I've read the likes of Punisher Max series, Preacher, Sin City, Jhonen Vasquez's stuff (JTHM / Squee), Alan Moore (Swamp Thing / V for Vendetta / Watchmen), The Invisibles, Sandman... so tend to steer clear of "super hero" comics because I don't know where to start! I tend to wait, hear of anything decent and pick up the TPB ( I did that with the Walking Dead Compendium 1).

    Sweet merciful jebus...did I just type "Invader Jim" in my post earlier. Meant Earthworm Jim (first episode when he's shopping for sidekicks). I've Invader Zim on the brain!

    *sings doom song.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY278K4ljWs


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    #6943
    Stinjy
    Registered Users Posts: 785 ✭✭✭Stinjy


    Planemo wrote: »
    I have the opposite problem, all it's been so far is labs rehashing things we already know. Utterly pointless. (I DO NOT need to be told what a meniscus is at this point - I learned that in 1st year of secondary school FFS!)

    4th year science doing research methodology? That was the biggest heap of poo!!!!


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    #6944
    JellyBeans92
    Closed Accounts Posts: 489 ✭✭JellyBeans92


    I know its a bit far off yet, but I'm trying to plan heading abroad the end of May this year and am wondering, how reliable a system is it to look at previous year's exam timetables to judge when I should be finished my exams?

    If not, does anyone remember roughly when the details of exam timetables are released for each semester?

    :pac:


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    #6945
    XxMCRxBabyxX
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 7,439 Mod ✭✭✭✭XxMCRxBabyxX


    JellyBeans92 wrote: »
    I know its a bit far off yet, but I'm trying to plan heading abroad the end of May this year and am wondering, how reliable a system is it to look at previous year's exam timetables to judge when I should be finished my exams?

    If not, does anyone remember roughly when the details of exam timetables are released for each semester?

    :pac:

    In my experience I don't think I've ever seen a pattern in terms of exam times. Exams start the 15th and it's normally a two period so you can expect them to be over by the beginning of June. Timetables would be out mid to end of April.


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    #6946
    Thwip!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,234 ✭✭✭Thwip!


    solomafioso wrote: »
    Unfortunately, no. I've still a lot to learn when it comes to the ways of the graphic novel and feel a little intimidated being around those who would know them inside out.

    I'd consider myself a 'fair weather reader'. I've read the likes of Punisher Max series, Preacher, Sin City, Jhonen Vasquez's stuff (JTHM / Squee), Alan Moore (Swamp Thing / V for Vendetta / Watchmen), The Invisibles, Sandman... so tend to steer clear of "super hero" comics because I don't know where to start! I tend to wait, hear of anything decent and pick up the TPB ( I did that with the Walking Dead Compendium 1).

    Sweet merciful jebus...did I just type "Invader Jim" in my post earlier. Meant Earthworm Jim (first episode when he's shopping for sidekicks). I've Invader Zim on the brain!

    *sings doom song.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY278K4ljWs

    Never let that stop you, pop over to the store sometime and we'll get you some more books you'll like based off of what you've read


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    #6947
    Thwip!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,234 ✭✭✭Thwip!


    RobbingBandit wrote: »
    :eek: Forgot all about this, was it good.

    Oh it was, best weekend ever (though I'm completely bolloxed from the workload)


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    #6948
    barleybooley
    Registered Users Posts: 1,241 ✭✭✭barleybooley


    solomafioso wrote: »
    It's in that 'green bit' just opposite The Big Bang in Dundrum isn't it? Do you have to pay in? I googled :pac:

    Do you know what else is across from that green bit in Dundrum? Only the best burger in the world! In that Mexican place Cortina's. Seriously, it's friggin' amazing! The bf won't eat any other burger now because he reckons everything else would just be a massive disappointment in comparison. Hmm, perhaps a quick trip to Dundrum this evening...


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    #6949
    solomafioso
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,095 ✭✭✭solomafioso


    barleybooley wrote: »
    Do you know what else is across from that green bit in Dundrum? Only the best burger in the world! In that Mexican place Cortina's. Seriously, it's friggin' amazing! The bf won't eat any other burger now because he reckons everything else would just be a massive disappointment in comparison. Hmm, perhaps a quick trip to Dundrum this evening...

    See, that's the thing...I went the opposite way! My wife and I used to gravitate towards Cortinas before we decided that it was too expensive for what you get and weren't impressed by the food on a few occasions.

    My 'usual' burger is chicken with a goats cheese spread, olives, coleslaw, sweet potato fries...aaaaaaand I'm hungry again. AND their dill pickle with apricot sauce *stares forlornly at weights discarded in the corner of the room, then at expanding gut*

    Back on topic (sort of), thanks Thwip! I'll be sure to pipe up and ask. I mean the only reason I got in to The Invisibles is because I looked like a rabbit in the headlights in Sub City and the guy there asked what I was in the mood for. Hope you recovered from the weekend!


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    #6950
    Thwip!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,234 ✭✭✭Thwip!


    solomafioso wrote: »
    See, that's the thing...I went the opposite way! My wife and I used to gravitate towards Cortinas before we decided that it was too expensive for what you get and weren't impressed by the food on a few occasions.

    My 'usual' burger is chicken with a goats cheese spread, olives, coleslaw, sweet potato fries...aaaaaaand I'm hungry again. AND their dill pickle with apricot sauce *stares forlornly at weights discarded in the corner of the room, then at expanding gut*

    Back on topic (sort of), thanks Thwip! I'll be sure to pipe up and ask. I mean the only reason I got in to The Invisibles is because I looked like a rabbit in the headlights in Sub City and the guy there asked what I was in the mood for. Hope you recovered from the weekend!

    Personally I hit the Counter, rather than Cortina's for a burger when I'm on lunch.

    Not a problem, we're always happy to help. Plus if you're looking for a cheap starting point to get into some new series then Image are your best options as the volume ones of their ongoing series are only €9.99. That means stuff like Saga (arguably best sci-fi comic of the last twenty years) Vol 1 is less than a tenner. Great policy by Image imo


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    #6951
    solomafioso
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,095 ✭✭✭solomafioso


    Thwip! wrote: »
    Personally I hit the Counter, rather than Cortina's for a burger when I'm on lunch.

    Great value too! Tenner for a burger and all the trimmings.
    Thwip! wrote: »
    Now a problem, we're always happy to help.

    Doesn't sound like a problem!
    Thwip! wrote: »
    Plus if you're looking for a cheap starting point to get into some new series then Image are your best options as the volume ones of their ongoing series are only €9.99. That means stuff like Saga (arguably best sci-fi comic of the last twenty years) Vol 1 is less than a tenner. Great policy by Image imo

    Thanks for the tip! My brother picked that up recently (volume 2 and 3 too), might borrow that off him when he's done.

    I've Seconds and Rat Queens to go through first.


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    #6952
    Thwip!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,234 ✭✭✭Thwip!


    solomafioso wrote: »
    Doesn't sound like a problem!

    Damn typo
    solomafioso wrote: »
    Great value too! Tenner for a burger and all the trimmings.
    Or Beeftro's lunch menu, steak and a salad and chips for a tenner
    solomafioso wrote: »
    Thanks for the tip! My brother picked that up recently (volume 2 and 3 too), might borrow that off him when he's done.

    I've Seconds and Rat Queens to go through first.

    Excellent choice with Rat Queens, bad-ass book all around. Stuff like Sex Criminals, Nailbiter and Southern Bastards make for some very different reads as well so you could get to know the type of book you like too


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    #6953
    PopePalpatine
    Registered Users Posts: 11,842 ✭✭✭✭PopePalpatine


    A tenner for a burger?![/cheapskate]


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    #6954
    Thwip!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,234 ✭✭✭Thwip!


    PopePalpatine wrote: »
    A tenner for a burger?![/cheapskate]

    It's a huge burger


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    #6955
    barleybooley
    Registered Users Posts: 1,241 ✭✭✭barleybooley


    solomafioso wrote: »
    See, that's the thing...I went the opposite way! My wife and I used to gravitate towards Cortinas before we decided that it was too expensive for what you get and weren't impressed by the food on a few occasions.
    My 'usual' burger is chicken with a goats cheese spread, olives, coleslaw, sweet potato fries...aaaaaaand I'm hungry again. AND their dill pickle with apricot sauce *stares forlornly at weights discarded in the corner of the room, then at expanding gut*
    Thwip! wrote: »
    Personally I hit the Counter, rather than Cortina's for a burger when I'm on lunch.

    Counter is excellent, don't get me wrong, there's a sauce that I can't remember the name of that they serve and it is all kinds of delicious. Is it a Chipotle Mayo or something? I dunno. Anyway, I do love Counter for burgers but seriously, try the spice burger, it's excellent!


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    #6956
    How so Joe
    Registered Users Posts: 1,625 ✭✭✭How so Joe


    barleybooley wrote: »
    Counter is excellent, don't get me wrong, there's a sauce that I can't remember the name of that they serve and it is all kinds of delicious. Is it a Chipotle Mayo or something? I dunno. Anyway, I do love Counter for burgers but seriously, try the spice burger, it's excellent!

    Counter burgers are fantastic, and combined with their garlic aioli Parmesan chips, it's a combination that can't be beaten, no matter how good any other burgers are.


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    #6957
    solomafioso
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,095 ✭✭✭solomafioso


    Thwip! wrote: »
    Or Beeftro's lunch menu, steak and a salad and chips for a tenner

    Yeah, they do really good steaks! Spoiled for choice along there really. Except for Nandos...and Jamie Olivers place. They can fupp off.
    Thwip! wrote: »
    Excellent choice with Rat Queens, bad-ass book all around. Stuff like Sex Criminals, Nailbiter and Southern Bastards make for some very different reads as well so you could get to know the type of book you like too

    Thanks for the suggestions! I'll probably blow my cover now by popping in and grabbing those. :pac:
    PopePalpatine wrote: »
    A tenner for a burger?![/cheapskate]

    Well, for the regular size one. Just the burger though. I realised that the chips are extra. But works out to be 15e. Not too bad.
    Thwip! wrote: »
    It's a huge burger

    *homer drools*
    barleybooley wrote: »
    Counter is excellent, don't get me wrong, there's a sauce that I can't remember the name of that they serve and it is all kinds of delicious. Is it a Chipotle Mayo or something? I dunno. Anyway, I do love Counter for burgers but seriously, try the spice burger, it's excellent!

    Yep, I get the same one. I'm starting to think I should be on their payroll for advertising!
    How so Joe wrote: »
    Counter burgers are fantastic, and combined with their garlic aioli Parmesan chips, it's a combination that can't be beaten, no matter how good any other burgers are.

    I prefer sweet potato fries. But will defo try the garlic aioli parmesan ones.


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    #6958
    Thwip!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,234 ✭✭✭Thwip!


    barleybooley wrote: »
    Counter is excellent, don't get me wrong, there's a sauce that I can't remember the name of that they serve and it is all kinds of delicious. Is it a Chipotle Mayo or something? I dunno. Anyway, I do love Counter for burgers but seriously, try the spice burger, it's excellent!

    I get the Honey Mustard with it, it's gorgeous.
    How so Joe wrote: »
    Counter burgers are fantastic, and combined with their garlic aioli Parmesan chips, it's a combination that can't be beaten, no matter how good any other burgers are.

    Ooh or their sweet potato fries. When are you back in Ireland? WE MUST HAVE COUNTER!
    solomafioso wrote: »
    Yeah, they do really good steaks! Spoiled for choice along there really. Except for Nandos...and Jamie Olivers place. They can fupp off.
    Never been to Nando's and have only been in Jamie's once.
    solomafioso wrote: »
    Thanks for the suggestions! I'll probably blow my cover now by popping in and grabbing those. :pac:
    Not a problem, when you're in let me know. Name is JP btw
    solomafioso wrote: »
    I prefer sweet potato fries. But will defo try the garlic aioli parmesan ones.
    SWEET POTATAH FRIESH


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    #6959
    banquo
    Registered Users Posts: 9,487 ✭✭✭banquo


    MU has a Technology+ program, which I presume is about technology.

    It's website is a Google Sites thing.

    I do not miss Maynooth at times like this.


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    #6960
    XxMCRxBabyxX
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 7,439 Mod ✭✭✭✭XxMCRxBabyxX


    Thwip! wrote: »
    Ooh or their sweet potato fries. When are you back in Ireland? WE MUST HAVE COUNTER!

    I want in.

    (Also, she was home and didn't tell us!)


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    #6961
    banquo
    Registered Users Posts: 9,487 ✭✭✭banquo


    She's a wanker like that alright.


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