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I am looking for ( x ) in Galway city&county

thebackbar · 2014-02-25 13:28:56

This thread is for things you need in Galway City There are many specialist forums on boards, don't be afraid of posting questions in Motors, Arts and Crafts, Food, Fashion etc Specialist forums are for all counties Looking for a place to donate a box of books to? is there any charities that will take a box of books?

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#1142 09-07-2015 3:57pm
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Hi guys and gals, a friend of mine recently moved to Galway and is a Muslim. He is looking for Halal meats/foods. Basically foods that are permissible under Islamic Shariʻah law. I don't know much about it but would like to help him out. Anyone got any info? Thanks boardies !

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#1143 09-07-2015 4:15pm
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There are a few "mediterranean" stores around the city. One I know about that definitely does Halal is across the road from Maxol/McDonalds in Westside. There is also one in the string of businesses beside ALDI, Mr. Price in Westside......

-Vega- wrote: »

Hi guys and gals, a friend of mine recently moved to Galway and is a Muslim. He is looking for Halal meats/foods. Basically foods that are permissible under Islamic Shariʻah law. I don't know much about it but would like to help him out. Anyone got any info? Thanks boardies !

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#1144 09-07-2015 4:21pm
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Yeah that Westside shop has halal stuff.
There's a mosque around the corner, you or your friend can find more info in Islam forum.

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#1145 09-07-2015 4:42pm
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There's a halal store on Sean Mulvoy Rd, near O'Connors

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#1146 09-07-2015 9:12pm
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Thanks very much folks, good on ye!

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#1147 13-07-2015 8:41am
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Am looking for boxes of safety pins where would I get these in city centre?? thanks

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#1148 13-07-2015 9:02am
biko

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Pound shops on Eglinton and Mainguard would be my first call.

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#1149 13-07-2015 12:59pm
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Anyone know where I'd get a Zucchini/Courgette flower?

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#1150 13-07-2015 2:23pm
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youngrun wrote: »

Am looking for boxes of safety pins where would I get these in city centre?? thanks

Tried these no luck , anywhere else do these , Hickeys only have small selection..

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#1151 13-07-2015 2:48pm
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youngrun wrote: »

Am looking for boxes of safety pins where would I get these in city centre?? thanks

Try Ryan Home Store (Market Street) upstairs

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#1152 13-07-2015 9:34pm
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QikBax wrote: »

Anyone know where I'd get a Zucchini/Courgette flower?

A stall at St Nicholas Market had them on Saturday.

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#1153 14-07-2015 6:33pm
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The fan on my Laptop has started to become very loud lately- probably needs to either be cleaned or replaced.
Where would ye recommend?

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#1154 14-07-2015 7:21pm
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wp_rathead wrote: »

The fan on my Laptop has started to become very loud lately- probably needs to either be cleaned or replaced.
Where would ye recommend?

Lapteck on eyre street have had my custom for a number of years now. Never put me wrong.

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#1155 14-07-2015 10:41pm
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wp_rathead wrote: »

The fan on my Laptop has started to become very loud lately- probably needs to either be cleaned or replaced.
Where would ye recommend?

Tech Star down at the Docks are very good.

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#1156 16-07-2015 11:27am
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wp_rathead wrote: »

The fan on my Laptop has started to become very loud lately- probably needs to either be cleaned or replaced.
Where would ye recommend?

Fonenet on Dominick Street have always been a great help to me. Reasonably priced too.

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#1157 16-07-2015 2:54pm
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Gremlinertia wrote: »

Lapteck on eyre street have had my custom for a number of years now. Never put me wrong.

+ 1 for lapteck

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#1158 17-07-2015 9:27pm
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youngrun wrote: »

Am looking for boxes of safety pins where would I get these in city centre?? thanks

Try Boots or Mothercare?

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#1159 18-07-2015 8:17pm
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Wind screen wipers on a Sunday. NCT tomorrow and forgot i need two wipers

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#1160 18-07-2015 8:22pm
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1. Are there any mushroom farms or foraging trails/groups around?

2. Are there any bee or honey farms that do tours?

3. Are there any puppy walking or play groups available?

4. Does anyone have any recommended cooking classes for couples? I heard of a sushi one and aniar one thoughts? (One off classes)

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#1161 18-07-2015 8:57pm
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gufc21 wrote: »

Wind screen wipers on a Sunday. NCT tomorrow and forgot i need two wipers

Halfords?

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#1162 19-07-2015 2:13am
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gufc21 wrote: »

Wind screen wipers on a Sunday. NCT tomorrow and forgot i need two wipers

Halfords are open tomorrow

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#1163 19-07-2015 8:21pm
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Hi just letting you know there is a realy good Canadian who has done sport massage and neuromuscular physio therapy based in galway. Her name is Karen Alho. She has worked in Canada as this for many years in a practice and has set up her own practice here. She is highly recommended. I run a lot and she sorted out my muscle pain. Let me know if yj need number

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#1164 19-07-2015 8:22pm
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Sorry think I ended up on the wrong thread oops was replying to a question

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#1165 21-07-2015 8:15am
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Am looking for cones to mark off a route - where would I buy traffic cones or the half size cones you see in training set ups - probably need to be close to 2 foot high.

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#1166 21-07-2015 11:47am
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youngrun wrote: »

Am looking for cones to mark off a route - where would I buy traffic cones or the half size cones you see in training set ups - probably need to be close to 2 foot high.

http://www.caulfieldindustrial.com/jsp--road-and-traffic-cones/p-125415pd.html?cmp=cel

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#1167 21-07-2015 12:58pm
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youngrun wrote: »

Am looking for cones to mark off a route - where would I buy traffic cones or the half size cones you see in training set ups - probably need to be close to 2 foot high.

I have two full sized cones u can have if interested

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#1168 21-07-2015 3:50pm
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Where can I find organic butter/cheese ?

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#1169 21-07-2015 5:08pm
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Vrinda wrote: »

Where can I find organic butter/cheese ?

Tesco have own-brand organic cheese and butter.

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#1170 22-07-2015 12:23pm
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Hi there, I have a DIY project coming up with a class, and I require Tights, it doesn't matter if they are ripped or torn or otherwise.

preferably colourful but no worries if they aren't, I am looking for about 50 tights?

feel free to message me at <use PM only>

willing to collect within cycling distance.

Looking forward to hearing from ye

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#1171 22-07-2015 4:13pm
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Hi ,does anyone know any one that would do a simple wardrobe with just all shelving inside that won't cost me a fortune.
Cheers

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