Student card

skytop

Hey guys, i'm a mature student and im very new to having a student card.I Was wondering where are the best places and deals locally(shops, cinema)and online that i could make a bit of a saving with it?

Thanks in advance

P.S i'm not a tight ass, just struggling to make ends meat and could do with as much help as possible!

Conor_M1990

The pharmacy across the road offers something like a 10% discount cheaper buses think some taxi firms do deals for students

Smarmy

Elverys and Lifestyle Sports offer at 10% discount also apply for a travel card from Iarnoid Eireann you get cheaper travel but that card also has a lot of places u can get discounts like Click, Mcdonalds, Boots and more

BoB_BoT

with regards cheaper buses, as far as I know bus eireann only actually accept the student travel cards, not your college I.D. If you buy a student ticket and they require the travel card (if you don't have it) you will be fined. It's been a while since I've bought a student ticket, but it'll say it on the machines and ask staff.

The Cinema give a discount during the week if you have A.I.T. or other student I.D.

teaholic

BoB_BoT wrote: »

with regards cheaper buses, as far as I know bus eireann only actually accept the student travel cards, not your college I.D. If you buy a student ticket and they require the travel card (if you don't have it) you will be fined. It's been a while since I've bought a student ticket, but it'll say it on the machines and ask staff.

The Cinema give a discount during the week if you have A.I.T. or other student I.D.

Nope bus eireann accept student cards, its the train will only accept travelcards.
You can buy student tickets in the bus station from the machines but I dont think you can buy student tickets from the machine in the train station machines, you would have to go to the tickets desk.

BoB_BoT

Ah is that it? Just had a look at the site there, yes that's the case. They take A.I.T. cards

L.Jenkins

I know a few shops in town might offer a student discount with the card. I where I work does anyway.

skytop

ItsThatManAgain wrote: »

I know a few shops in town might offer a student discount with the card. I where I work does anyway.

Which shops mate?

teaholic

I know the shoe rack give a 10% discount.

cherryghost

Game gives a 10% discount on Tuesdays on all games/consoles

L.Jenkins

skytop wrote: »

Which shops mate?

I'd reckon Easons would be one. I know Click gives student discounts.

flazio

The cinema give a discount 7 days a week for any green AIT student cards. Tuesdays it goes cheaper again.

teaholic

Koztellos do a 50% discount on tuesdays or wednesdays for students. Can't remember what is on the sign!

IPushButtons

skytop wrote: »

i'm not a tight ass, just struggling to make ends meat and could do with as much help as possible!

Noting wrong with being a tightass, ya big tightass

The leisure centre are offering free games of blowing whit every drink purchase.

teaholic

KFC do a 20% discount, but tel them before you order and make sure they understand when you say you have a student card.... Trust me!

vinamax

Don't be afraid to ask!!! I was in Singer's today and they gave me a bit of a discount, mainly because I could well put some business their way with the SCA and all :P

The Sound Factory(instrument shop) do a 10% student discount but you do have to let them know you are a student. Make sure you get Benny(owner/ginger guy) because sometimes Eddie(younger skinny guy) doesn't give the discount. Also strike up a good relationship with them both, and other shop people, and they'll be more willing to take a few quid/cents off for ya.

Topshop, Art'n'Hobby and a few other places give discounts, just check in the window. Heatons do the same 10% but sadly there isn't one in Athlone Keep your card about ya and see where you can find it.

And again, don't be afraid to ask!!!