I am looking for ( Christmas ) in Galway City

biko

It's now less than 30 days to Santa (yay) and not to burden the other thread for general stuff or the forum with many smaller threads this thread is created to focus on:
presents/cards/jumpers/trees/wreaths/caves and so on..

Btw, there is a dedicated Christmas forum here if you'd rather use that or need inspiration

dastardly00

Sure I might as well kick this off

I'm looking to get a Christmas tree for my apartment.
Ideally I would prefer a real tree, but if they are too expensive, I'll go with an artificial one. I've never bought a tree before, so I haven't a clue how much they (the real ones) are.

So where are the best places in Galway city to buy a tree?

beardybrewer

I'm looking for 2 kids elf costumes for a photo shoot this Friday.

Has anyone seen anything in the pound shops or mr price?

biko

dastardly00 wrote: »

So where are the best places in Galway city to buy a tree?

I got a plastic full size one years ago in Woodies for 50 maybe. Still going strong.

dilallio

B&Q also do really nice artificial trees

biko

Btw, I'm looking for a cheap wreath myself.
Doesn't have to be flash or anything, just something for work.
Cheap is key

dastardly00

Thanks lads.
Woodies DIY and B&Q both seem to have a decent range of artificial trees.
And Woodies have 20% off their artificial trees at the moment!

Does anyone have any links to prices for real trees?
And where in Galway city can you buy real trees? I presume both Woodies and B&Q have them? And there is usually a guy on Bridge Street who sells them.

biko

Last year's Real Tree thread.

ben.schlomo

A Game of Thrones mug needed for Secret Santa, already checked the comic book store and Zhivago.

FouxDaFaFa

ben.schlomo wrote: »

A Game of Thrones mug needed for Secret Santa, already checked the comic book store and Zhivago.

Maybe chance checking Eason's?

They have a few tv mugs. I don't know if they have GOT though, I don't watch it so it wouldn't have stood out to me.

Citizenpain

Any idea where to get single Christmas window candles , battery or electric ?

biko

I pretty sure Woodies has them

Citizenpain

biko wrote: »

I pretty sure Woodies has them

Thanks - Tried Terryland - No joy -- might pop into Wellpark

snubbleste

Citizenpain wrote: »

Any idea where to get single Christmas window candles , battery or electric ?

Eh Dealz, MrPrice, €2 shop
http://www.dealz.ie/led-pillar-candle
If it ain't festive enough, stick some holly leaves near it

Citizenpain

snubbleste wrote: »

Eh Dealz, MrPrice, €2 shop
http://www.dealz.ie/led-pillar-candle
If it ain't festive enough, stick some holly leaves near it

Thanks - Thats plenty festive! I tried dealz but didnt see it - will try mr. price

snubbleste

Well it says on their website they stock it. Ask a member of staff and give them the Product no. 98355

dastardly00

dastardly00 wrote: »

Does anyone have any links to prices for real trees?
And where in Galway city can you buy real trees? I presume both Woodies and B&Q have them? And there is usually a guy on Bridge Street who sells them.

I picked up a tree at the Coillte Christmas Tree Depot at the weekend.
The price list is as follows: 5-6 ft. trees are €40; 6 - 7 ft. trees are €45; 7 - 8 ft. trees are €50; pine trees are €30; and a small stand is €35.

Galway locations:

• Millers Hall, Western Distributor Road, Claybaun (Behind Monkey Business). Opening times: Nov 30th - Dec 22nd, Mon - Fri: 11am – 7pm & Sat - Sun: 10am – 6pm.

• Galway Park and Ride Facility (behind Galway Race Course), Ballybrit. Opening times: Nov 30th - Dec 22nd, Mon - Fri: 11am – 7pm & Sat - Sun: 10am – 6pm.

beamgirl

I'm looking for personalised christmas decorations i.e Babys first christmas with the name

seosamh1980

beamgirl wrote: »

I'm looking for personalised christmas decorations i.e Babys first christmas with the name

There's a stall at the Christmas Market and a little stand in the Galway Shopping Centre by Claire's Accessories selling decorations to personalise.

Larianne

Mistletoe, anyone?

snubbleste

Oh why not, hold it up there so.

metroburgers

Best Turkey and Ham Christmas pub grub dinner in Galway?

coleria

Hi,

What fabric suppliers are in Galway city, (other than Hickey's)
Google tells me there's a fabric store beside Dunnes in Terryland, Is it still open?

Thanks for any help

trying to find a fabric for a christmass present.

biko

Try www.fluffysheepquilting.com or www.ragsforlinda.com

biko

metroburgers wrote: »

Best Turkey and Ham Christmas pub grub dinner in Galway?

Hmm, possibly Front Door, Dail or Quays.
Quays do a nice carvery.

Gingganggooley

coleria wrote: »

Hi,

What fabric suppliers are in Galway city, (other than Hickey's)
Google tells me there's a fabric store beside Dunnes in Terryland, Is it still open?

Thanks for any help

trying to find a fabric for a christmass present.

There is also a new place that has opened in the Liosban Ind. Estate. It's beside Mocha Beans. I've forgotten the name but it has Sewing/knitting/stitching gear for sale.

deathrider

Hey, folks, does anyone know where I could find a (cheap) hip flask?

ben.schlomo

deathrider wrote: »

Hey, folks, does anyone know where I could find a (cheap) hip flask?

Topman have two different novelty ones. Around €12.

deathrider

ben.schlomo wrote: »

Topman have two different novelty ones. Around €12.

Deadly stuff. Thanks.

nifheorais

TRIVIAL PURSUIT Irish edition ?

rowr

Looking for some beef brisket and pork belly to cook over Xmas, anyone any recommendations for butchers

Dutchess

@rowr If you ring Castlemine farm, they may put it aside for you to pick up at their stand on the market at the weekend.

dastardly00

nifheorais wrote: »

TRIVIAL PURSUIT Irish edition ?

Smyths Toys on the Headford Rd. maybe?

pleasant Co.

I'm looking for a small picture frame, frame being bigger than a credit card but not by an awful lot, also the cheaper the better as the frame doesn't matter quite so much.

biko

There is, or was, frame maker on Cross street.
You can try this shop www.facebook.com/galwayframeshop

dastardly00

pleasant Co. wrote: »

I'm looking for a small picture frame, frame being bigger than a credit card but not by an awful lot, also the cheaper the better as the frame doesn't matter quite so much.

For a cheap small frame like that, you could maybe try some of the 2 Euro/Dealz type shops.

An actual frame shop might be unnecessarily expensive. I could easily be wrong though!!

pleasant Co.

Thanks, actually picked up the perfect one in Tesco for €1.75 and just in the door now...next up, a bit of craft-work

sentient_6

Im looking for two turtle doves ala homr alone 2? Been upstairs in the treasure chest but no luck, struggling to think of where else?

snubbleste

I'm looking for a big christmas hug

PrzemoF

I'm in Galway now. Is there any restaurant or food serving bar open? I'm looking for some place for 6 people as the restaurant in our hotel is fully booked. "Boardies", HELP!!!

wp_rathead

Try the Radison or Harbour Hotel? They served food last Christmas for non-residents last year

PrzemoF

wprathead wrote: »

Try the Radison or Harbour Hotel? They served food last Christmas for non-residents last year

Thanks! I'm in Harbour Hotel: )
We managed to get some sandwiches from the bar: )

pleasant Co.

Hope you all had a merry xmas, it's now time to retire this thread, we still have the year round "i'm looking for" thread if you need to use it. 'til next year.