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ciano1 · 19-03-2011, 00:43

There are TONNES of threads about accommodation on this forum..
Use search or scroll down the pages!

As far as I know, Gort is well booked up for next year.
Just keep well away from Cuirt na Coiribe whatever you do!!!

gaeilgegrinds1 · 19-03-2011, 00:52

Cuirt or Gort na Coiribe was where all the trouble was this year for Rag Week, don't go there. As for Corrib Village, maybe there or even an estate might be safer. Depends on whether you are coming to party or study or both I suppose.

**QueenOfLeon** · 19-03-2011, 02:19

I think Corrib is better for first year, I enjoyed my time there anyway

Don't be prepared for luxury accommodation though

Gort and Cuirt will be more than likely booked out at this stage, although there is a waiting list. They're further away, have a mix of all years, and are much nicer in standard than corrib.

hokeypokey · 19-03-2011, 13:50

Gort is nice, corrib is basically a hole of a place with the opportunity to have fun at parties etc. Gort seems to have a lot of parties but not the ones where people trash your house for fun and you are actually are in a nice appartment...

Squeeonline · 19-03-2011, 15:42

Wish I were a mod. Search the bloody forums before posting. There are literally hundreds of threads like this.

Croppy Bhoy · 19-03-2011, 22:09

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Originally Posted by Squeeonline

Look keyboard warrior, clearly you are a school kid wondering about next year

What makes him a keyboard warrior? He didn't threaten you or act the hardman, you just didn't read his post properly and failed to answer his question.

hokeypokey · 19-03-2011, 23:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squeeonline

Wish I were a mod. Search the bloody forums before posting. There are literally hundreds of threads like this.

And every time you make a pointless comment on them it keeps them in the boards for even longer, but obviously you don't have much to be at...

Squeeonline · 20-03-2011, 00:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Croppy Bhoy

What makes him a keyboard warrior? He didn't threaten you or act the hardman, you just didn't read his post properly and failed to answer his question.

Not that it matters but because he is a noob with 2 posts calling me a smartass.

Squeeonline · 20-03-2011, 00:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by hokeypokey

And every time you make a pointless comment on them it keeps them in the boards for even longer, but obviously you don't have much to be at...

loads to do which is why i'm here.

any way OP, if you havent searched the forums and found other threads, I would recommend avoid official student accomm entirely. It is over priced and poor quality.

If you can get together with a couple friends, rent out a house somewhere in Newcastle, Corrib Park, even Rahoon. You'll have more responsibilities like bills and stuff, but you'll be far more comfortable. Dont worry about those who say you meet people who know for the rest of your life there. I'm not in contact with anyone I met in Lisdonagh. Havent seen them since we left in May 08.

TheCosmicFrog · 20-03-2011, 02:57

Let the moderators merge the threads if they see fit.

I've heard good and bad things about Dún Áras. It's supposed to be a nice place to live, but it's location leaves a lot to be desired. It's a good 25 minute walk from the college, bearing in mind that you'll probably be hauling home a bag with books and maybe a laptop.

Lisdonagh is even further away (maybe another 3 minutes, up a hill). I haven't heard anything about it because I only knew one girl who lived there and she dropped out of my course.

MedHead · 20-03-2011, 17:32

So I'll be heading to Castlebar on placement next January but will be in Galway for the first semester. Any advice on getting accommodation for one semester only?

There's a good few of us looking and we keep getting told that leases are for the full academic year. I'm heading away for the summer so want to get sorted before then.

**QueenOfLeon** · 20-03-2011, 20:56

Could you try make an arrangement with the groups that are in Castlebar now (this semester and the Sept-Dec semester) that will be heading back to Galway next January?

witnessrenegade · 21-03-2011, 15:37

Would you not think of maybe staying in Galway and driving to Castlebar? It's an hour drive away from the university

whadabouchasir · 22-03-2011, 12:47

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Originally Posted by MissMoppet

Negatives - Dodgy woodwork,Bug infestation,

At least they've sorted out the mouse infestation though!

NUIGstudent · 22-03-2011, 18:32

Hey.
Going into second year in NUIG. Wondering if anyone can provide info on any of the student accommodations. Other than Corrib Village where I stayed this year.
Also, the price of the apartments in Centrepoint and Menlo? ...no listings on the websites.
Thanks!

20-03-2011, 17:32	#56
MedHead Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 32 Adverts \| Friends	Accommodation 2011 So I'll be heading to Castlebar on placement next January but will be in Galway for the first semester. Any advice on getting accommodation for one semester only? There's a good few of us looking and we keep getting told that leases are for the full academic year. I'm heading away for the summer so want to get sorted before then.

22-03-2011, 18:32	#60
NUIGstudent Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3 Adverts \| Friends	NUIG Accommodation Hey. Going into second year in NUIG. Wondering if anyone can provide info on any of the student accommodations. Other than Corrib Village where I stayed this year. Also, the price of the apartments in Centrepoint and Menlo? ...no listings on the websites. Thanks!

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19-03-2011, 00:43	#46
ciano1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,906 Adverts \| Friends	There are TONNES of threads about accommodation on this forum.. Use search or scroll down the pages! As far as I know, Gort is well booked up for next year. Just keep well away from Cuirt na Coiribe whatever you do!!!

19-03-2011, 00:52	#47
gaeilgegrinds1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,039 Adverts \| Friends	Cuirt or Gort na Coiribe was where all the trouble was this year for Rag Week, don't go there. As for Corrib Village, maybe there or even an estate might be safer. Depends on whether you are coming to party or study or both I suppose.

19-03-2011, 02:19	#48
QueenOfLeon Moderator Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5,480 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Leaving Cert, The Graduates	I think Corrib is better for first year, I enjoyed my time there anyway Don't be prepared for luxury accommodation though Gort and Cuirt will be more than likely booked out at this stage, although there is a waiting list. They're further away, have a mix of all years, and are much nicer in standard than corrib.

19-03-2011, 13:50	#49
hokeypokey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 185 Adverts \| Friends	Gort is nice, corrib is basically a hole of a place with the opportunity to have fun at parties etc. Gort seems to have a lot of parties but not the ones where people trash your house for fun and you are actually are in a nice appartment...

19-03-2011, 15:42	#50
Squeeonline Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Just call me Squee Posts: 1,358 Adverts \| Friends	Wish I were a mod. Search the bloody forums before posting. There are literally hundreds of threads like this.

20-03-2011, 02:57	#55
TheCosmicFrog Hosted Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Galway City Posts: 1,323 Adverts \| Friends HMod: 091 Labs	Let the moderators merge the threads if they see fit. I've heard good and bad things about Dún Áras. It's supposed to be a nice place to live, but it's location leaves a lot to be desired. It's a good 25 minute walk from the college, bearing in mind that you'll probably be hauling home a bag with books and maybe a laptop. Lisdonagh is even further away (maybe another 3 minutes, up a hill). I haven't heard anything about it because I only knew one girl who lived there and she dropped out of my course.

20-03-2011, 20:56	#57
QueenOfLeon Moderator Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5,480 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Leaving Cert, The Graduates	Could you try make an arrangement with the groups that are in Castlebar now (this semester and the Sept-Dec semester) that will be heading back to Galway next January?

21-03-2011, 15:37	#58
witnessrenegade Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Castlebar/Galway Posts: 362 Adverts \| Friends	Would you not think of maybe staying in Galway and driving to Castlebar? It's an hour drive away from the university