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Gateway Student Accomodation

  • 31-08-2010 1:27am
    #1
    AndyOHart
    Registered Users Posts: 166 ✭✭


    Hey guys, me and 2 friends were looking into the Gateway student place and it seems pretty nice, but I hear its beside the Ballymun flats. The only thing I'm really nervous about is the general area that DCU is located in, so I was wondering can anybody tell me what the Gateway accomodation is like. Should I be worried about living near/ in Ballymun.
    Thanks.


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  • #2
    Blikes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 437 ✭✭Blikes


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  • #3
    AndyOHart
    Registered Users Posts: 166 ✭✭AndyOHart


    Ha ha ha worrys off my mind


  • #4
    markpb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,342 ✭✭✭markpb


    Gateway definitely is in Ballymun but it's grand - the area is a lot quieter than it used to be and the new Garda station right outside the front door probably helps a lot too :)


  • #5
    eimearcmh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 599 ✭✭✭eimearcmh


    Dcu is located in a lovely area, it a residential area and its safe.
    The apartments are in Ballymun but you will be able to walk to the college. If its raining or your lazy you can get the number 4 bus (I cant remember the others).
    If your interested, ye should ring about viewing the accommodation. This will give you a better idea about location etc.

    Have you checked the Shanowen hall or Shanowen square apartments? They are a popular choice for 1st years so i would imagine they would be booked up fast.
    Good luck:)


  • #6
    AndyOHart
    Registered Users Posts: 166 ✭✭AndyOHart


    Ha ha thanks for the actual replys. I did check Shanowen but sadly cannot afford the 150ish price tag! I got a place with mates in gateway and a few others are living there too so should be a good crack.


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  • #7
    ElSeano93
    Registered Users Posts: 100 ✭✭ElSeano93


    It's grand dude,I moved into the gateway a few days ago,1st years go in block F,the only view out the window is the flats,but theres a lovely view from the bedroom windows.

    And also there's nobody in the flats any more,the gateway is in a really nice area,gym across the road,supervalu 30 seconds down the road,loose on the rules,great shtuff!


  • #8
    AndyOHart
    Registered Users Posts: 166 ✭✭AndyOHart


    Awh savage mate good to know all the 1st years go into a certain block, hopen for a few partys.


  • #9
    ElSeano93
    Registered Users Posts: 100 ✭✭ElSeano93


    sure if you ever see me and/or my twin outside the block f door having a smoke (we're both smokers,don't have a balcony) then say hello!


  • #10
    AndyOHart
    Registered Users Posts: 166 ✭✭AndyOHart


    I'm locked off me head man non over block d and av a chAt


  • #11
    ldxo15wus6fpgm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,359 ✭✭✭ldxo15wus6fpgm


    Andy, ya wouldn't happen to be from Wicklow? :p


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  • #12
    UndertheMatt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭UndertheMatt


    1st year, Block G, the place to be...

    Anyone elses internet just randomly crashing some days?


  • #13
    AndyOHart
    Registered Users Posts: 166 ✭✭AndyOHart


    I am indeed from Wicklow and how would ya be knowing that now ha ha?

    Awh block G? ****e were in Block C i think


  • #14
    RyDar
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭RyDar


    heard a big party goin on in blockg there on the top floor,I'm in the appartment beside it,elseano93 is my twin brother!


  • #15
    UndertheMatt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭UndertheMatt


    RyDar wrote: »
    heard a big party goin on in blockg there on the top floor,I'm in the appartment beside it,elseano93 is my twin brother!

    Yeah, thursday night ye?

    Alex came and told us ta turn off the music?!


  • #16
    AndyOHart
    Registered Users Posts: 166 ✭✭AndyOHart


    Alex the tall security lad?
    He is mad sound. As long as you keep things down your on good terms I think


  • #17
    johnn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,772 ✭✭✭johnn


    Don't mind anyone else here OP, they're only trying to lure you there so they can rob and/or stab you


  • #18
    danielle1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭danielle1


    hey im in block f...
    havent really had time to make friends?
    ha if there's a party on i wanna know haha!


  • #19
    ElSeano93
    Registered Users Posts: 100 ✭✭ElSeano93


    block f for the win!!


  • #20
    danielle1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭danielle1


    yeah but its kinda boring around here ha theres no one ever really around ha?


  • #21
    AndyOHart
    Registered Users Posts: 166 ✭✭AndyOHart


    Ah it's quiet enough but I'd say itl liven up and all!


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  • #22
    slasher_65
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 647 ✭✭✭slasher_65


    Looks like I might be moving in soon! Any tips?


  • #23
    RyDar
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭RyDar


    I'm thinking everyone should go out onto the green some night and have a few cans! If Alex starts givin' out we'll give him a few beers!


  • #24
    ginginshine
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭ginginshine


    RyDar wrote: »
    I'm thinking everyone should go out onto the green some night and have a few cans! If Alex starts givin' out we'll give him a few beers!

    i second that !


  • #25
    Sephiroth_vg
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭Sephiroth_vg


    Is the belfey.any good ? They are quite cheap n just down the road


  • #26
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 14,344 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I know it's generally frowned upon to bump threads, but i figured bumping a zombie thread would make more sense than creating a new one for a fairly small question.

    I was wondering if anyone on here with a bit of local knowledge could point out Block G to me? Preferably on Google Maps or with Coordinates? Have to go to Block G at some point over the weekend but can't seem to find much on Google Maps when i search for the place.

    I get a few options like gateway place, gateway crescent, etc. but the address I'm looking for is "Block G, The Gateway, Ballymun Avenue, Dublin 9" which doesn't match up with those.


    Anyone able to help?

    Cheers :)


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