Blackrock

Theresia

Since 5 weeks I have a job in Blackrock, county Dublin. Is Blackrock a good place to live? At the moment I live in Leixlip, because my first job started with Hewlett Packard in Leixlip. The distant is very far. Every day travelling more then one hour. Is Blackrock a good option if I want to study Irish history in Dublin? I have a six month probation time as well. I don't want to live far from everything.

Santa Cruz

Theresia wrote: »

Since 5 weeks I have a job in Blackrock, county Dublin. Is Blackrock a good place to live? At the moment I live in Leixlip, because my first job started with Hewlett Packard in Leixlip. The distant is very far. Every day travelling more then one hour. Is Blackrock a good option if I want to study Irish history in Dublin? I have a six month probation time as well. I don't want to live far from everything.

Blackrock is fine. It's fairly convenient to UCD if you are studying there.
Personally I would prefer to live around Donnybrook/Ranelagh and commute to Blackrock but it is a nice little village with a selection of shops, bars and restaurants.

Victor

You may find Blackrock to be expensive. However, you can get the DART or bus routes 4, 7, 8, 17, 46e (limited service) 84a or 114.

Theresia

I like the small villages on the seacoast. It could be a good place for me. Is it also not far from Trinity College?

Yes, I notice Blackrock can be expensive. But first I think about living in a shared house. I also live now in a shared house.

Victor

Theresia wrote: »

Is it also not far from Trinity College?

15 minutes by DART.

Theresia

That's good! Not too far! I start looking now for a shared house in Blackrock. Hope I can find something.

Theresia

Any suggestions places nearby Blackrock?

Pm1e

Hi,

I live in Blackrock, it is a lovely village. If you wanted to move slightly outside as it is expensive, have a look at Dun Laoghaire or Deansgrange. They are another 10mins south of Blackrock but still well served by bus and DART.

Theresia

Thanks Pm1e!Yeah, Blackrock is a lovely place! I l love walking there.

After 6 months probation time I have now a permanent job! Very happy! It gives me a lot of opportunities and I want to stay in Ireland. I am Dutch of origin. At the moment I live in a shared house in Sandycove. I am now starting to look for a bedsit/studio/onebedappartment.

Pm1e

Theresia wrote: »

Thanks Pm1e!Yeah, Blackrock is a lovely place! I l love walking there.

After 6 months probation time I have now a permanent job! Very happy! It gives me a lot of opportunities and I want to stay in Ireland. I am Dutch of origin. At the moment I live in a shared house in Sandycove. I am now starting to look for a bedsit/studio/onebedappartment.

Ah well I was in Netherlands for the first time last summer and I loved it, I would live there in a heartbeat. Sandycove is a lovely area too.

Theresia

Ah thanks Pm1e! Thanks you like the Netherlands! It is very flat :-) Where you was?

Yes, I like Sandycove as well as Blackrock, Monkstown, Dun Laoghaire! Great area to live here! Hope I can find a bedsit here in this area, but it will take a long time I think.

Theresia

What is the best way to prepare to look for a bedsit? Do agencies ask references?

Pm1e

Theresia wrote: »

What is the best way to prepare to look for a bedsit? Do agencies ask references?

I have no advice for this I am afraid.

The_Morrigan

Theresia wrote: »

What is the best way to prepare to look for a bedsit? Do agencies ask references?

Bedsits are illegal in Ireland.

Agencies will ask for references from employers & previous landlords.

Theresia

Ah thanks for information. I found information about it through google.