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RianF2

I'll get in contact with them and hope for the best, maybe some people left a spare room or two. Courtyard and Brookfield are a bit out of my range though

onethreefive

RianF2 wrote: »

I'll get in contact with them and hope for the best, maybe some people left a spare room or two. Courtyard and Brookfield are a bit out of my range though

If Groody are full maybe they could put your name down so if a room opens up after the cao offers

VanishingActs

I was on to Groody yesterday to see if the last room in our place was being filled and she said yes because they were completely full. They might have a wait list though.

RianF2

Ah balls, well one can hope I suppose

ScummyMan

Troy still have spaces available AFAIK.

Daniel S

Anyone live out in Glanntan on Golf Links road?

kingfeek

I'm currently looking at off campus, as UL on campus is booked up. What's the internet like in Courtyard village? And would they be strict on guests staying every now and then?

maude6868

Try as I might I can't contact Troy. The emails are being sent back to me, the phone doesn't ring just beeps. Anybody know how to contact them.

Anonymagician

Anyone know what time to ring for the on-campus waiting list on Monday?

mikey00

Anonymagician wrote: »

Anyone know what time to ring for the on-campus waiting list on Monday?

9am they said. Should I try to book other places now or is there much of a chance of getting on-campus accommodation? Do other places have waiting lists or what?

maude6868

Can anybody here tell me would Elm Grove Close be considered a rough area or would it be safe enough.

jamo2oo9

maude6868 wrote: »

Can anybody here tell me would Elm Grove Close be considered a rough area or would it be safe enough.

Limerick in general is a rough town/city. Castletroy is relatively a safe place to stay really. I find that Milford Grange, Elm Park, College Court are safe alright for students. Families do live there as well (bar College Court).

Ave Sodalis

jamo2oo9 wrote: »

Limerick in general is a rough town/city. Castletroy is relatively a safe place to stay really. I find that Milford Grange, Elm Park, College Court are safe alright for students. Families do live there as well (bar College Court).

Limerick is as safe as any other city and safer than Dublin. College Court has families living in it.

maude6868

What about Elm Grove Close or is that the same as Elm Park?

wnolan1992

maude6868 wrote: »

What about Elm Grove Close or is that the same as Elm Park?

Elm Grove Close is a street in Elm Park.

In general, all of Castletroy is grand. Elm Park would be up there with College Court in terms of rowdiness (good lord I'm getting old), and I've heard a few stories of burglaries in Elm Park, but by and large everywhere is as safe as everywhere else tbh.

maude6868

Thank you so much for the replies, it's hard to know where to go with a First Year girl who can't afford student villages. I have 2 girls going to different colleges without a grant so trying to keep expense to a minimum. Still have nowhere for the girl in Limerick if anyone knows of a room anywhere with First Years, not digs though. Thanks again for the help.

CheyK

maude6868 wrote: »

Thank you so much for the replies, it's hard to know where to go with a First Year girl who can't afford student villages. I have 2 girls going to different colleges without a grant so trying to keep expense to a minimum. Still have nowhere for the girl in Limerick if anyone knows of a room anywhere with First Years, not digs though. Thanks again for the help.

Have you looked into Brookfield and Courtyard? Both are cheeper than the on-campus villages and have a free shuttle bus to and from the college. There's security in both, so are relatively safe and they usually still have places available at this stage.

Midkemia

On the UL freshers page from this year there's loads of houses being advertised

iLaura

maude6868 wrote: »

Thank you so much for the replies, it's hard to know where to go with a First Year girl who can't afford student villages. I have 2 girls going to different colleges without a grant so trying to keep expense to a minimum. Still have nowhere for the girl in Limerick if anyone knows of a room anywhere with First Years, not digs though. Thanks again for the help.

Like what was said above me, the likes of Groody Student Park, Courtyard, Troy and Brookfield will all have rooms reserved for incoming first years, and they're much cheaper than on campus. Each of these villages have security and are maintained by staff who fix problems much quicker than landlords. Have a look at their websites and see if the costs include bills and things, and then if you're interested in any of them, ring them first thing Monday morning after CAO is out. A lot of the tines the housing estates can seem to be cheaper, but may also be very cold or damp, and don't include bills such as bins and tv license.

cjcooly

What do you think is the situation if you are 2000 in UCD ?

Boruma

I have a room to rent ? Digs where do I advertise on here

maude6868

How do I find the Freshers page

jamo2oo9

maude6868 wrote: »

How do I find the Freshers page

Facebook. It's called UL Freshers 14-15

darraghq52

Does anyone know what number to ring on Monday to try to be put on the waiting list for on-campus or will I be better off using their website?

irelandjoe

maude6868 wrote: »

How do I find the Freshers page

Contact me here:
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RianF2

Does anybody know if Groody give references? Kinda had sh*t people living with me last year but my name never came up

kingofconnacht

anyone know if we apply for campus accomodation by phone or online?

tr0llface

When I rang last week it said online is easier, but it still says closed and the phone is engaged

tr0llface

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ok but what does this mean

kingofconnacht

tr0llface wrote: »

Your Application
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ok but what does this mean

I'm getting that aswell