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East Forum Charter - NOT READING THE RULES IS AGAINST THE RULES
Charter: Rules and Guidelines Welcome to the East Forum. This forum is basically for threads that are either directly or indirectly related to the East egion. General debate will also be allowed if relevant to the forum. The following is a brief outline of what and what’s not allowed so read carefully. New and existing…
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Urbana / Civica Links
Some of these are s****, but here goes: All things Dubla: http://www.dublin.ie/dublin_portal.asp Local Government http://www.dra.ie/ [Dublin Regional Authority] http://www.dublincity.ie http://www.dlrcoco.ie/ http://www.dlrcoco.ie/ http://www.fingalcoco.ie/ Dublin Maps http://www.dublincity.ie/dublin/mapfrm.html Transport…
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Primary school recommendations/feedback, Navan road, Dublin 7
Hi, We are new to the Navan road in Dublin 7 and I'm hoping someone can give some insight into the primary schools in area. I've two daughters, one of whom will be starting school next year.
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Doppelkopf, Skat or Belote players wanted in Dublin (German/French card games)
I’m looking for players to start a regular Skat and/or Doppelkopf game in Dublin. I’m happy to teach the games, but previous experience with trick-taking games is required. While the rules can be learned in an evening, developing strategy and becoming good at the games takes much longer. I’ve never played Belote myself,…
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We were scammed out of €680 by gutter cleaners in Dublin South
Yesterday, three guys came knocking at the door. One of them claimed they were cleaning gutters because our neighbor had a blockage in their pipe, preventing proper drainage. At first, I was skeptical, but seeing that they had ladders and were working on our neighbor’s house made me start to believe them. To make matters…
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Heavy rain with flooding possible in eastern and northeastern parts
I thought of opening this as there is orange warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms for Dublin, louth ,Meath , Antrim , Armagh and Down
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Booking new driving test after retest
Hello, When booking a retest soon after a fail (aiming to do that by watching cancellations and quickly rebooking) is it necessary to rejoin the waiting list for this to happen? Or can you just quickly rebook without needing to join waiting list? I’m asking because I’d rather not pay to join the waiting list, then pay…
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School
I am looking for a good school around Shankill and Bray, someone have an idea?
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What is the best Chinese takeaway in Waterford or Wexford
hi just wondering what is the best Chinese takeaway, been to the one in wellington bridge and it seems the curry is just mcdonnels. Looking for something tasty
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Safe and kid friendly areas
Hi, What areas in Dublin and Kildare would be better options to buy a house? I am looking for areas which have better secondary schools, are safe, easy commute to a better secondary school, and an easy commute to Tech Companies. Thank you. Appreciate any suggestions.
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Sky community Ireland
Hi sky community Ireland It Is Very upsetting and hard to Get around. I can't understand why Irish sky community wipside is not the same as the uk sky community uk there are better pictures on the sky community uk but the Irish sky community is way behind and there for short be updated as soon as possible. In other words…
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Traffic from N11 northbound to Bray South on a Friday evening
Hi. I am travelling northbound on the N11 to Dublin tomorrow evening at 6 or 6.30 pm and need to detour into Bray to collect a friend at Vevey Road. I am wondering if there is usually a long tailback of traffic to get off the N11 northbound at Junction 7 for Southern X? I don't necessarily have to go down to Southern X. If…
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Recommendation for driving instructors?
Hi Folks, My wife is trying to find a driving instructor, while she was able to find some most of them would require her to take the day off work so she can have the lesson. Any recommendations on where she can look for more options (before she decides to take a few days off for the driving lessons).
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Am I Being Paranoid
So about an hour ago, I get a call from a woman, a phone number that I don’t recognise, she says “is this (name)?” I said “no, this is (my name)”, she then says “oh sorry I must have the wrong number” and I’m like okay no problem and then she hangs up. It was a landline number from Dublin (I live in a completely different…
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Which of these developments would you buy a 3-bed house in?
Considering the house prices are within your budget, which one would you choose to buy a 3-bed house in? All are in Dublin Also if anyone is already living in any of these developments, could you please share your thoughts? Thanks a ton in advance.
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Furniture uplholstery
Hi Can anyone recommend a sofa upholsterer in the Dublin / East region that doesnt cost a fortune? I am assuming its generally cheaper to upholster than purchase a new one! Thanks!
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Any bangers?
If I was hypothetically looking to buy some fireworks for halloween this year, where in the republic would i go,and/or what is the best website to buy them and ship them in?I am aware of Ultras factory but their shipping prices are a bit unreasonable.
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I grew up in Rathfarnham (things and people you remember from the old days)
There is a similar facebook group, but I dont want anything to do with facebook so I thought I'd start one here. So here ye go: I grew up rathfarnham in the 1960s. we lived on Rathfarnham rd, a few houses down from what used to be Caltex. I was hit by a car outside Mrs Walls greengrocers whilst running across the road to…
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job offer in Leixlip - help finding a place to rent
A friend has been offered a job in Leixlip. She doesn’t live there and wasn’t expecting the offer because of that. We’ve looked up place to rent and the cost is €1,000 a month. Also, Leixlip doesn’t seem to have supermarket - not Dunnes, Tesco or SuperValu any way. Can anyone suggest other towns nearby that we can check? A…
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Fireworks
If I was hypothetically looking to buy some fireworks for halloween this year, where in Leinster,or surrounding areas just not arsed to go to the north, would i go,and/or what is the best website to buy them and ship them in?I am aware of Ultras factory but their shipping prices are a bit unreasonable.
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2019 Phonebook/Golden Pages
Hi Folks, A bit random, but I'm trying to obtain a physical copy of the 2019 Eir phonebook/golden pages. Given that the last production run of physical books was in 2019, I haven't been able to locate one. I know they've moved the directory online, but it's a physical book I'm trying to track down. Would anyone have a copy…
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Infj Socialising in Dublin and Midlands
Hi, Does anyone know about socialising for INFJ types in Dublin or the Midlands? It'd be great to meet people similar to me or people with similar mind sets. Not just restricting to INFJs of course. Happy new year everyone Kind regards G
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First-time buyer: best choice among Maynooth, Balgriffin, Greystone
Hi, Planning to buy our first home. Which one should I consider: Maynooth, Balgriffin, Greystone Can you please provide suggestions based on a few factor: commute to Dublin 4, amenities, safety and crime, schools (secondary schools with support to special child), amusement Regards, Prithwish
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Shops/pubs not serving you in small towns
just wondered has anyone else experienced this - being from outside a small town and living now there basically as the topic says - they own/serve deal with locals - there is even a sign in the window saying this apparently I can report the pub but not the shop …
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Days out/places to see
Well its seems THAT is going away and in turn easing, plus "summer" is coming/kinda here What places are good to go for picnic and walk etc with herself, in Dublin 15 and have a car so can travel within reason Went to Castletown House and Parklands today and was a nice spot, short walk down to the river and see ducks etc…
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PVC fascia and Soffit recommendation needed
Have a typical 3 bed semi in Dublin city, need to get PVC fascia and soffit as the timber on the front of the house seen better days - seems to be loads of cowboys at this gig - anyone recommend a decent, honest crowd that'll do this job for me? what likely cost me to get job done ? Thanks
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Badly need some guide for the newly arrived
Hi! First off, I apologise if this is not the correct thread (or even forum) to post this. I arrived in Ireland (Dublin specifically) February this year and I am simply lost on how some basic stuffs work here. I am not a EU/EEA citizen and an employer processed my work permit and visa to have me work for them. They're…
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IDA Graduate Ireland
Hi Everyone, I have to complete a recorded interview for the IDA Ireland Graduate program. I was wondering if anyone who has been through the graduate program or has completed the job application process could tell me what they were asked for the recorded video interview? Thanks, C95
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Beard trim
Hi Any know of a decent barber who can trim a beard like a pro. I've been all over and yet to find someone who knows what they're doing.
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Returning home to Ireland
Have been in the UK dealing with a family matter, the death of an elderly relative and her surviving 90 yr old husband. Been self isolating for 35 days in London. Am coming home to Clare on Thursday and will be driving from Dublin Port to Clare. What is the situation with the Gardai and roadblocks. Will be self isolating…