Christmas tree

ocj

Hi all,

Going to get a Crimbo tree tonight ,
just wondering if anyones knows a good place to buy a real tree near Skerries?

Thanks

ocj:)

The Hill Billy

Bit late in responding (I've been board-less for the past week), but the chap down by the laundrette at Dowling's Corner has good quality trees for €40 & he delivers FOC (AFAIK).

ocj

Thanks for the reply Hill Billy,

i got one that day in the garden center on the Skerries side of Lusk.
Nice big tree it takes up a good bit of room , but hay! It's Christmas.

:D:)

tbh

just following on from this, and maybe to give a heads up for next year, as i realise most people will have theirs by now - I went out to a Christmas Tree farm near Rolestown in Swords and I have to say - it was excellent. When we got out of the car, the owner came over and shook hands with us - always a sign of someone who is proud of their business. You go wandering off, pick out your tree, and they come and cut it down and trim it, get it ready for the stand etc. Very reasonable prices too. I swear I've no affinity with this place at all - can't even remember the name, but it's a great little business and deserves a bit of success. First left after The Rolestown Inn (or Kettles as it's called now) and follow the signs.

PWEI

B & Q Airside are selling nice trees for a reasonable price.I got a beauty yesterday for €28.It wasn't a large tree,about 5,11 but they have larger ones for €38.

Fingleberries

tbh wrote: »

just following on from this, and maybe to give a heads up for next year, as i realise most people will have theirs by now - I went out to a Christmas Tree farm near Rolestown in Swords and I have to say - it was excellent. When we got out of the car, the owner came over and shook hands with us - always a sign of someone who is proud of their business. You go wandering off, pick out your tree, and they come and cut it down and trim it, get it ready for the stand etc. Very reasonable prices too. I swear I've no affinity with this place at all - can't even remember the name, but it's a great little business and deserves a bit of success. First left after The Rolestown Inn (or Kettles as it's called now) and follow the signs.

@Tbh ... how do you get to the place in Rolestown? Do they have smaller ones (about 4foot?) - because we're thinking of having a smaller tree this year so it doesn't take up the whole living room .

Thanks

tbh

hey FB -

If you drive along the Rathbeale road (so that JC's/dunnes is on your right), keep following that road down past the turn-off for Applewood, through the lights and out into the country. Keep going straight, and you'll see a big pub (called Kettles, used to be the Rollestown Inn) on your left. The farm is the next left after the pub (you'll see the signs). There is a garden center first, you go past that - it's well sign posted anyway.

They have a section of trees that were planted just last year, it was getting dark when we were there, but I saw trees from 1 foot to about 16 feet.

If you need any more directions, feel free to drop me a pm.

Fingleberries

Great stuff - Thanks

egan007

Would like to go here, Do they open late? How much was your tree?
Any Name phone number?

unklerosco

That place is only 10mins from me... Will be heading down in the morning, will post a name n number when I get home...

tbh

egan007 wrote: »

Would like to go here, Do they open late? How much was your tree?
Any Name phone number?

we went down at about 7pm last sat, still going - tree was 30, stand 20.

unklerosco

All tree's are €30 from what I could see.... Prob more if its one of the really big ones. Went out earlier and I'd highly recommend it. Guys that work there are dead sound, had a chat with the owner about boards, he said he'd had a few people out that had mentioned it. Its a great way to get a tree, would be great for kids n that... They have 100's of trees left, loads of different varieties... Bring some warm clothes as its a bit chilly out, we spent about 30 mins walking around...

Cheers TBH, you've just started a Christmas tradition.... Will deffo be back next year.

tbh

It's great to see an honest, decent irish business getting raved about - everyone I know that has been there has had a really positive experience - and funny, I was thinking it'll be a real christmas tradition from now on

Yrthilian

hey just found this post

is this place still around?
if so can someone give directions to it
or a google map point for it.

As i dont know that area at all.

thanks

tbh

Yrthilian wrote: »

hey just found this post

is this place still around?
if so can someone give directions to it
or a google map point for it.

As i dont know that area at all.

thanks

not sure if it's still around - I'm heading out this weekend tho, will let you know. Let me see if I can find a map.

tbh

tbh wrote: »

not sure if it's still around - I'm heading out this weekend tho, will let you know. Let me see if I can find a map.

Have a look on google maps for "Kettles Pub Rolestown" and follow the directions below from there.

If you drive along the Rathbeale road (so that JC's/dunnes is on your right), keep following that road down past the turn-off for Applewood, through the lights and out into the country. Keep going straight, and you'll see a big pub (called Kettles, used to be the Rollestown Inn) on your left. The farm is the next left after the pub (you'll see the signs). There is a garden center first, you go past that - it's well sign posted anyway.

Ginny

Fingers crossed they're still there, I'll be heading out this Sat too to check so i'll let yis know.

Khannie

If it's still there I'll give it a lash. Don't forget to report back Ginny!

Dr Galen

anyone know of a plan B just in case?

The Hill Billy

Mystik Monkey wrote: »

anyone know of a plan B just in case?

What area/town are you thinking of?

In & around Skerries there are Christmas trees usually on sale at Dowling's corner, beside Keane's Bus Bar on Thomas Hand Street, at Murtagh's Nurseries (can't remember the proper name) in Barnageeragh, Skerries Hardware (also on Thomas Hand Street) & also on the road from Balcunnin (on the main Skerries/Lusk road) to Man O' War.

LeoB

Bird of Paradise
Main Street
Rush
Famed for its flowers and Vegatables. This shop has a great Christmas feel to it and usually have very good trees and they will deliver them for you also. They also have big box's of tree decorations and you just pick what you want. Fresh Veg straight from the fields. It really feel like christmas when you go in there, after the 8th of December.
Your 1 stop shop for Christmas. No I dont work there but buy a lot of stuff there and its good value.

Could not believe the amount of houses that have tree up already, a bit early?

DubArk

There are some guys I know going to sell Christmas Trees at the corner of the BUS BAR, 4th DEC - onwards, ALL TREES 35 EURO - 1 Euro from each tree being donated to ISPCC…

I am not involved but I do get my tree from them most years.

catch--22

Always get mine in Skerries Hardware on Thomas Street. Always have a good selection and they deliver too.

Ginny

Christmas tree farm near kettles is open, its the first left after Kettles, past the Rolestown garden center, it's called Wades Christmas tree farm.
All trees are €30, staff are so friendly and happy, wear wellies and waterproof gear as it's quite wet and muddy, kids will love it!!
We got the biggest tree in the world, its fantastic.

Khannie

Thanks Ginny. I'll probably head up there tomorrow so.

I saw a sign as I was driving towards lusk (from Skerries) today for trees for 25 euro with free delivery. I'm guessing that's "from 25" euro.

Ginny

Lads and lassies its nearly that time of the year again, is wades open again this year??

The Hill Billy

Just a word of warning - no advertising or shilling.

Recommendations from regular DCN posters are welcome.

Ho-Ho-Ho!

HB

Khannie

There's a guy between skerries and lusk who does trees for around 25 euro (from memory), delivered to your house. We got one of them last year. Couldn't be happier with how it went to be honest.

Here's a google maps link:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=&daddr=53.555147,-6.159124&hl=en&geocode=&mra=mift&mrsp=0&sz=14&sll=53.553006,-6.144619&sspn=0.039619,0.103941&ie=UTF8&z=14

Martron

the cobwebs have really been blown off this thread.

christmas trees before december :eek:

there is an online shop that delivers trees. ( not sure i can say any more without it being an advertisment) its in "dublin" and its a "christmas shop"

DubArk

The 23rd of November and we're talking Christmas Trees.....


I'd hate to see what they'd look like on 25th Dec!! :eek:

Even Brian Cowan wouldn't try and sell us that

notahappycamper

Ginny wrote: »

Christmas tree farm near kettles is open, its the first left after Kettles, past the Rolestown garden center, it's called Wades Christmas tree farm.
All trees are €30, staff are so friendly and happy, wear wellies and waterproof gear as it's quite wet and muddy, kids will love it!!
We got the biggest tree in the world, its fantastic.

Sorry for dragging up an old thread but does anyone have the phone no. for this place/is it open for this year?

Thanks.

Lamper.sffc

notahappycamper wrote: »

Sorry for dragging up an old thread but does anyone have the phone no. for this place/is it open for this year?

Thanks.

unfortunately i dont have their number but iv been going here for the past 6 to 7 years and judging by the amount of trees they had last year, i cant see them not doing it this year. It really is the best and most fun way to find a tree esp if you have younger kids. As said in previous years, the staff are also very friendly. Free lolypops too

notahappycamper

Lamper.sffc wrote: »

unfortunately i dont have their number but iv been going here for the past 6 to 7 years and judging by the amount of trees they had last year, i cant see them not doing it this year. It really is the best and most fun way to find a tree esp if you have younger kids. As said in previous years, the staff are also very friendly. Free lolypops too

I'm sold so!:D

JacoStanley

notahappycamper wrote: »

Lamper.sffc wrote: »

unfortunately i dont have their number but iv been going here for the past 6 to 7 years and judging by the amount of trees they had last year, i cant see them not doing it this year. It really is the best and most fun way to find a tree esp if you have younger kids. As said in previous years, the staff are also very friendly. Free lolypops too

I'm sold so!:D

I called Rolestown Garden centre today in an attempt to get a contact number for Wades. Lady says she heard a rumour that Wades wouldn't be operating this year. Any truth to this?

tbh

JacoStanley wrote: »

I called Rolestown Garden centre today in an attempt to get a contact number for Wades. Lady says she heard a rumour that Wades wouldn't be operating this year. Any truth to this?

dunno, but Rolestown Garden center must have lost a fair whack of trade to wades over the years, so....y'know.

JacoStanley

tbh wrote: »

JacoStanley wrote: »

I called Rolestown Garden centre today in an attempt to get a contact number for Wades. Lady says she heard a rumour that Wades wouldn't be operating this year. Any truth to this?

dunno, but Rolestown Garden center must have lost a fair whack of trade to wades over the years, so....y'know.

I hear ya. Will someone post if they've been down to Wades this year?

Thanks

emerlorraine

Drove past wades yesterday and no sign of it being open yet. I'm
Hoping it will by the weekend. Still a bit early maybe (hopefully)

Garden_Gurl

Just a quick update regarding Wades Christmas Tree Farm...it's very much open!!! We were out there today, got 2 gorgeous trees and they were only €35 each. Kids had a great time! Loads to choose from and the guy was really friendly! And the kids got their lollies!!!

New spot for us from now on!!!

DubArk

€35 seems a reasonable(ish) price. I enquired with two traders selling trees in the town and the lowest price seems €40(with out a stand) upwards to €60. Seems a wee pricy considering the climate.
Or am I a grinch!!

Garden_Gurl

I think €35 was very cheap - my mam usually pays in and around €50 - €60 for her tree! They are fab trees too!!

Morpheus

Julianstown on a saturday morning side of the road, thats my dad who sells veg etc from the tractor! he's got loads of trees for sale, think its 45 euro but comes with a stand, ill confirm the price!

Rashers72

Went to Wades today (Sat) around 2pm, and was a little disappointed not to be able to find a tree. Spent 1 hour searching with the family. I think we left it too late this year for this option, as a lot of others seemed also to leave empty handed. Yet there were 1 or 2 trees chosed,but they were either very tall, or too small. Nothing in between. Headed to Jones in Donabate, and bought a medium one for EUR50.

Cardinal Richelieu

Rashers72 wrote: »

Went to Wades today (Sat) around 2pm, and was a little disappointed not to be able to find a tree. Spent 1 hour searching with the family. I think we left it too late this year for this option, as a lot of others seemed also to leave empty handed. Yet there were 1 or 2 trees chosed,but they were either very tall, or too small. Nothing in between. Headed to Jones in Donabate, and bought a medium one for EUR50.

Negative comments in the Garden forum too about the standard of trees in Wades this year.

Khannie

Khannie wrote: »

There's a guy between skerries and lusk who does trees for around 25 euro (from memory), delivered to your house. We got one of them last year. Couldn't be happier with how it went to be honest.

Here's a google maps link:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=&daddr=53.555147,-6.159124&hl=en&geocode=&mra=mift&mrsp=0&sz=14&sll=53.553006,-6.144619&sspn=0.039619,0.103941&ie=UTF8&z=14

We got ours here again this year. 35 euro. Didn't have a massive selection, but we got a good one within minutes.

The Hill Billy

We got a good one in Flower Power in Barnagheera. Mrs Billy picked it out during the week so I can't comment on the overall selection of trees.

PWEI

Rashers72 wrote: »

Went to Wades today (Sat) around 2pm, and was a little disappointed not to be able to find a tree. Spent 1 hour searching with the family. I think we left it too late this year for this option, as a lot of others seemed also to leave empty handed. Yet there were 1 or 2 trees chosed,but they were either very tall, or too small. Nothing in between. Headed to Jones in Donabate, and bought a medium one for EUR50.

Went to Wades myself with my two children. They had a great time running through the muck looking for trees but unfortunately I couldn't find a suitable tree either. There was plenty of trees there just none that I liked. In the end I got a nice medium sized tree from Woddies for €35.

keithrus

Does anyone have a contact number for this person on the skerries road?? or a name?

aledoux

Any good spot to find some this year around Rush. Doesn't seem to be as many shop selling trees this year.

seagull

I'd say Ikea is probably as good an option as anywhere if you're prepared to wait until this weekend.

GlennaMaddy

seagull wrote: »

I'd say Ikea is probably as good an option as anywhere if you're prepared to wait until this weekend.

30 quid for medium trees in ikea today. Wanted something a bit bigger and got a monster off a guy in killalane for 35, he had trees for 20 that were about the same size as ikea trees

GlennaMaddy

GlennaMaddy wrote: »

30 quid for medium trees in ikea today. Wanted something a bit bigger and got a monster off a guy in killalane for 35, he had trees for 20 that were about the same size as ikea trees

Nearer Balcunnin, signposted on the Skerries road