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

thebackbar

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Looking for a place to donate a box of books to? is there any charities that will take a box of books?

dastardly00

thebackbar wrote: »

Looking for a place to donate a box of books to? is there any charities that will take a box of books?

I dropped in some books into Oxfam (9 Lower Abbeygate Street) a couple of weeks ago and they were delighted to get them.

Here's a list of some other charities in Galway.

sunflowa

Looking to buy some thick chalk for drawing on the pavement, anyone know where I could come by some chalk like this cheaply around Galway?!

bonzodog2

sunflowa wrote: »

Looking to buy some thick chalk for drawing on the pavement, anyone know where I could come by some chalk like this cheaply around Galway?!

I'd try Smyths toy shop, 2euro shops or the art shops. And Eason.

Haggis_Dad

where can I find a turban hat in or around town?!
ye know, shape'n'volume of a turban... in a hat!

please dont point at the milliner in Eyre sq. s.c., tried awready.

or maybe is there any ethnic hairdressers left in Galway?! African shops?!
any help appreciated.

elfy4eva

I need to pick up a good set of pillows, I bought a cheap set before and they squashed to unusable pancakes after about a month. I don't need anything posh like feather or memory foam, I just need a good pillow that wont fall flat after light use. I don't really know what brands to be looking or what price range.

Any help would be welcome

biko

I have the same problem. Got some cheap ones in Argos that now look/feel like crap. Some quality pillows needed.


Eid, did a search and apparently Dunnes have some
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=77508424

Gremlinertia

This is somewhat OT but, pillows that have flattened can be left in the sunshine (get it while it's here) it dries them out - read it on life hack type site recently and just checked mine - it's working.

GeorgeAndPop

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El_Dangeroso

elfy4eva wrote: »

I need to pick up a good set of pillows, I bought a cheap set before and they squashed to unusable pancakes after about a month. I don't need anything posh like feather or memory foam, I just need a good pillow that wont fall flat after light use. I don't really know what brands to be looking or what price range.

Any help would be welcome

biko wrote: »

I have the same problem. Got some cheap ones in Argos that now look/feel like crap. Some quality pillows needed.


Eid, did a search and apparently Dunnes have some
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=77508424

Better bedding on the Sean Mulvoy road do Dunlop Pillows, my mom gave me a set of them and I've never slept on a better pillow.

Mind you they are expensive but 'cost per wear' more than justifies the price.

elfy4eva

El_Dangeroso wrote: »

Better bedding on the Sean Mulvoy road do Dunlop Pillows, my mom gave me a set of them and I've never slept on a better pillow.

Mind you they are expensive but 'cost per wear' more than justifies the price.

What would we be talking? more than 20 euro per pillow?

civis_liberalis

El_Dangeroso wrote: »

Better bedding on the Sean Mulvoy road do Dunlop Pillows, my mom gave me a set of them and I've never slept on a better pillow.

Mind you they are expensive but 'cost per wear' more than justifies the price.

Any idea of a ballpark price-range for those?

AlbionCat

Pillows - bought a memory foam one from Penneys, in comparison with a dunlop one it does pretty well. I found it an acceptable replacement and OH hasn't even noticed!

elfy4eva

AlbionCat wrote: »

Pillows - bought a memory foam one from Penneys, in comparison with a dunlop one it does pretty well. I found it an acceptable replacement and OH hasn't even noticed!

I did see those ones in Penneys alright, think theyre €12? on offer from time to time at €8 each aswell. Must check see if they still have em.

El_Dangeroso

elfy4eva wrote: »

What would we be talking? more than 20 euro per pillow?

civis_liberalis wrote: »

Any idea of a ballpark price-range for those?

€80 euro per pillow, but they are the mercedes of pillows. I just realised I spelled it wrong, should be dunlopillo.

aw

Upstairs in TK Maxx have a great selection of pillows/bedding/etc.

Got some lovely good quality feather & down stuff there recently.

Can really recommend.

elfy4eva

aw wrote: »

Upstairs in TK Maxx have a great selection of pillows/bedding/etc.

Got some lovely good quality feather & down stuff there recently.

Can really recommend.

yea I went in and bought some today, had a look in penneys first they had the memory foam ones there at €10ea. I found them a bit firm for my taste, so I went upstairs in TK and got a pair of Diana Cowpe "Hotel Quality" ones for €17. They're great, gonna sleep well tonight! :P

Nice one.

mmmull

Hey folks,
I'm looking for computer parts in Galway City:

CPU:

AMD FX-8350
or
AMD FX-6300
and/or

Motherboard:

Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P
and/or
MSI 970A-G46 FX
and/or
Asus M5A97 R2.0

Thanks in advance!

Gatame

Does anybody have a number for someone in Galway Hibs management, to enquire about the astro-turf pitch there?

civis_liberalis

Gatame wrote: »

Does anybody have a number for someone in Galway Hibs management, to enquire about the astro-turf pitch there?

Number is on their Facebook page here

moy83

El_Dangeroso wrote: »

€80 euro per pillow, but they are the mercedes of pillows. I just realised I spelled it wrong, should be dunlopillo.

Worth every penny . Anthony Ryans have them aswell but I think they are €100 there

ciano1

Any cheap gyms in the city centre that have student memberships, preferably with a pool. It's annoying how most of them won't put prices on their websites! :mad:

Gatame

ciano1 wrote: »

Any cheap gyms in the city centre that have student memberships, preferably with a pool. It's annoying how most of them won't put prices on their websites! :mad:

Planet Fitness, beside the 24hr tesco on the headford road. It's 25 per/month if you use direct debit. No contract. It doesn't have a pool but it's a relatively nice gym by my standards. Avoid the Kingfisher in NUIG at all costs.

b.gud

moy83 wrote: »

Worth every penny . Anthony Ryans have them aswell but I think they are €100 there

Are these the ones? Or are these a lower end version?
http://www.arnotts.ie/action/brandlist/Dunlopillo

EDIT: just properly looked at that list and I assume this is the one you were talking about
http://www.arnotts.ie/Product/dunlopillo-super-comfort-pillow/299515/400400100?fhparams=fh_location%253d%252f%252fcatalog01%252fen_IE%252ftarget%253e%257bshopbybrand%257d%252fuda_brand%253e%257bdunlopillo%257d%2526fh_view_size%253d16%2526fh_start_index%253d0

moy83

b.gud wrote: »

Are these the ones? Or are these a lower end version?
http://www.arnotts.ie/action/brandlist/Dunlopillo

EDIT: just properly looked at that list and I assume this is the one you were talking about
http://www.arnotts.ie/Product/dunlopillo-super-comfort-pillow/299515/400400100?fhparams=fh_location%253d%252f%252fcatalog01%252fen_IE%252ftarget%253e%257bshopbybrand%257d%252fuda_brand%253e%257bdunlopillo%257d%2526fh_view_size%253d16%2526fh_start_index%253d0

I think they are but they have a few different types . Dunlopillo is definitely the brand , you wont regret spending a bit extra on them

JohnCleary

ciano1 wrote: »

Any cheap gyms in the city centre that have student memberships, preferably with a pool. It's annoying how most of them won't put prices on their websites! :mad:

Kingfisher NUIG, thought that would be obvious.

250 EUR PA

SlipperyPeople

Is red stripe available in any offys in Galway ?

FouxDaFaFa

Where's the best place to buy paneer in Galway or should I just try to make my own?

ben.schlomo

FouxDaFaFa wrote: »

Where's the best place to buy paneer in Galway or should I just try to make my own?

The Asia Manila store on Abbeygate St have two types.

Alcoholicia

Hi! I'm looking for a heart rate monitor! Not sure about any sports shops in Galway at all since I'm just here on study abroad. Any help would be appreciated!

D Trent

Alcoholicia wrote: »

Hi! I'm looking for a heart rate monitor! Not sure about any sports shops in Galway at all since I'm just here on study abroad. Any help would be appreciated!

Try the Homecare Medical place behind pillo hotel in terryland

Alcoholicia

D Trent wrote: »

Try the Homecare Medical place behind pillo hotel in terryland

Isn't that more for geriatric care??

AlbionCat

Old people also have hearts!

elfy4eva

My passport is really worn and im heading on holidays shortly. Used to be able to get passport covers with the irish design, can ya still get these?

D Trent

elfy4eva wrote: »

My passport is really worn and im heading on holidays shortly. Used to be able to get passport covers with the irish design, can ya still get these?

Dealz

elfy4eva

D Trent wrote: »

Dealz

Thank ya kindly.

Alcoholicia

Just in case anybody is interested, I got my HRM in Argos for 91 euro, comes with the watch and the band, and takes a heart rate, as well as calories burned!

elfy4eva

Was in Dealz today and they didn't have any. Manager said they havent had them in for a few weeks. Euro giant had some Drivers licence covers with the proper design and some flimsy rubber passport covers with a cartoon plane on it. I'd like one with the Irish passport design. If anyone sees em let me know!

D Trent

elfy4eva wrote: »

Was in Dealz today and they didn't have any. Manager said they havent had them in for a few weeks. Euro giant had some Drivers licence covers with the proper design and some flimsy rubber passport covers with a cartoon plane on it. I'd like one with the Irish passport design. If anyone sees em let me know!

Try mr price terry land or west side think that's whr I got mine

elfy4eva

D Trent wrote: »

Try mr price terry land or west side think that's whr I got mine

Nice one payed a visit to terryland this morning, and after a bit of rooting I found one Cheers for that!

D Trent

elfy4eva wrote: »

Nice one payed a visit to terryland this morning, and after a bit of rooting I found one Cheers for that!

Ok. Now just don't lose the passport

elfy4eva

D Trent wrote: »

Ok. Now just don't lose the passport

That would be my luck. Haha thanks!

dastardly00

Alcoholicia wrote: »

Just in case anybody is interested, I got my HRM in Argos for 91 euro, comes with the watch and the band, and takes a heart rate, as well as calories burned!

Which one did you get?

IreCan

Anybody know where I can purchase (online or in store) Elizabeth Arden honey drops cream http://www.elizabetharden.com/Green-Tea-Honey-Drops-Body-Cream/10034372400,default,pd.html ? Any of the typical shops stocking Elizabeth Arden products have stopped selling it for some reason?

Alcoholicia

dastardly00 wrote: »

Which one did you get?

I got the Polar ft4! Like it so far, it's a really great investment!

biko

IreCan wrote: »

Anybody know where I can purchase (online or in store) Elizabeth Arden honey drops cream http://www.elizabetharden.com/Green-Tea-Honey-Drops-Body-Cream/10034372400,default,pd.html ? Any of the typical shops stocking Elizabeth Arden products have stopped selling it for some reason?

That sounds like some sort of beauty product, you can have a look in Fashion&Appearance or Beauty forums.
Here's how to search

Dave Van Ronk

Looking for a freeview recorder in the Galway City area.

danniemcq

Odd one for you fine Galway folk, where in cc would I get a 25x18mm rubber stopper?

Needs to make an airtight seal on a 2l bottle, needs to be rubber as I need to put a football pump nozzle thing through it.

Gonna be in Galway for an hour in about an hour so time is against me!

Eeden

I'm thinking maybe somewhere that does home brewing supplies? But I don't know off hand. Sorry.

biko

Perhaps a few unpumped balloons over the top and some rubber bands to hold them?
That would make a thick rubber membrane over the top.

danniemcq

Eeden wrote: »

I'm thinking maybe somewhere that does home brewing supplies? But I don't know off hand. Sorry.

Vaporising whiskey!

Shot in the bottle, put in the bung, pump air in and when it's about to pop uncork it, and the drop in pressure vases the drink,

Not sure that'd work biko, but it's worth a shot if all else fails. Redoing every time could get annoying