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General Dunshaughlin news

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  • #152
    Gonzo
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 16,962 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gonzo


    was in Costa earlier and looks like none of the tables are being cleared away. used coffee cups and plates on at least 8 tables, both inside and outside. Obviously no manager in there today.

    Dunshaughlin could definitely do with a decent newsagent, another food outlet, a leisure centre and a craft beer pub with restaurant.


  • #153
    GeneHunt
    Registered Users Posts: 841 ✭✭✭GeneHunt


    I see there's a planning application gone in, for 20 new houses at the back of Lidl, and would form part of Greenane.

    RA180862

    http://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/RA180862/0

    The construction of 20 dwellings to include 1 no. 4 bed 2 storey detached house; 10 no. 4 bed 2 storey semidetached houses; and 9 no. 3 bed 2 storey terraced houses. b) New vehicular road access from Greenane Rd. c) All associated drainage services, boundary wall treatment, site works and landscaped open spaces


  • #154
    CUCINA
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 692 ✭✭✭CUCINA


    Some interesting ideas above ... In general, I would like to see more commercial development on the east side of the town. So the proposed Aldi site would be good. I might be a bit biased though, as I live on that side!


  • #155
    Gonzo
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 16,962 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gonzo


    I'd love to see to the east of Dunshaughlin developed too. Lagore Road in particular is a very dangerous road for wallking, some dangerous bends in the road, lots of people walk it and there is no footpath past the estates.

    The road could do with being re-aligned, take the bends out, widen the road slightly, a footpath and maybe street lighting. Of course this will only ever happen if developments take place both sides of the road on those large fields that have remained the same since the 1970s.

    At various times over the past 20 years there were plans to build houses on some of those fields but the plans always fell through.


  • #156
    Borderfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,263 ✭✭✭✭Borderfox


    Regarding parking, I heard there are no bye-laws regarding double yellow lines. It would simple enough for the Gardaí to go around giving tickets to anyone parked opposite an unbroken white line, that would sort out Maelduin and by the side of Maddens.
    Still a lot of drink driving going on up around the top of the village, we have a hit list of drinkers that park (and piss) in our apartment block car park. Also while having my dinner last night seen a guy go behind the bins in Lidl to relieve himself.


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  • #157
    Exile59
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭Exile59


    Gonzo wrote: »
    Of course this will only ever happen if developments take place both sides of the road on those large fields that have remained the same since the 1970s.

    At various times over the past 20 years there were plans to build houses on some of those fields but the plans always fell through.

    I wouldn't be surprised if that happened over the next year or two. With the new large site for sale on the Ratoath Road and The Willows development apparently swinging right around towards the Lagore Road there should be a lot of development re paths etc.


  • #158
    Ccczxxx
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭Ccczxxx


    Hi.
    We are considering a big move from Ratoath to Dunshaughlin. I have read the thread, very informative with a few giggles....

    Our little fella is down to start in Rathbeggan School and Sandy' s creche, we have heard great things on Sandy's but not much on the school. Anybody have any points to note on either?

    There was mention of some mischief in one of the estates, are there any that would be best avoided? We are hoping to buy in the established estates rather than the new builds.....

    We shopped in Lidl yesterday, it is very nice, the little guy was delighted with his junior trolley.

    We are wondering about the Broadband, we currently only have access to Sky. Is Virgin widely available in the 'older' estates?

    Any information on any of the above would be greatly appreciated..... DUBshaughlin, very funny but I do promise to never again use the term


  • #159
    Diddleydoo
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭Diddleydoo


    Diddleydoo wrote: »
    I came to live here nearly 40 years ago and the Drumree Road was quiet, none of the hair raising speed chasers or HGVs tormenting us. A letter was sent in years ago by someone asking could something be done, it didn't even warrant a reply so that just goes to show you. There was an announcement recently about installing road signs telling HGV drivers the road is only for local access, yep, that is really going to stop them. If Cavan County Council can put huge ramps everywhere, so can MCC.

    Yep, it sure worked, the HGVs are still charging up and down. I rang MCC and asked why, they said there was sporadic Garda checks, and anyhow sure isn't there a building development near the roundabout, I pointed out they could go down the main road and still gain access via the link road. As far as MCC are concerned they put up signs so that's it :(


  • #160
    Diddleydoo
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭Diddleydoo


    Ccczxxx wrote: »
    Hi.
    We are considering a big move from Ratoath to Dunshaughlin. I have read the thread, very informative with a few giggles....

    Our little fella is down to start in Rathbeggan School and Sandy' s creche, we have heard great things on Sandy's but not much on the school. Anybody have any points to note on either?

    There was mention of some mischief in one of the estates, are there any that would be best avoided? We are hoping to buy in the established estates rather than the new builds.....

    We shopped in Lidl yesterday, it is very nice, the little guy was delighted with his junior trolley.

    We are wondering about the Broadband, we currently only have access to Sky. Is Virgin widely available in the 'older' estates?

    Any information on any of the above would be greatly appreciated..... DUBshaughlin, very funny but I do promise to never again use the term

    My kids went to Rathbeggan School and I was very happy. I haven't heard of any particular mischief in estates, I guess that goes on everywhere though. I have Vodafone Fibre and is it good, download speeds seldom drop under 50mbs. And yes, Lidl is great, and Costa.

    Good luck with your move and welcome to Funshaughlin :)


  • #161
    Gonzo
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 16,962 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gonzo


    Ccczxxx wrote: »
    Hi.

    We are wondering about the Broadband, we currently only have access to Sky. Is Virgin widely available in the 'older' estates?

    Any information on any of the above would be greatly appreciated..... DUBshaughlin, very funny but I do promise to never again use the term

    Currently Eir/Sky and Vodafone is available with speeds of up to 100 megs in Dunshaughlin urban area.

    Virgin Media is currently not available anywhere in Dunshaughlin, however they are building a network here now, probably be 2019 before it's up and running. I have no idea on how widespread their network will be and what estates it will end up in.

    Siro have also started to build their FTTH Network in Dunshaughlin, so far it looks like the Maelduin estate will be fully FTTH enabled once complete.

    Eir's FTTH Network is available outside the town in the more rural areas of Dunshaughlin.


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  • #162
    Exile59
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭Exile59


    Ccczxxx wrote: »
    Hi.
    We are considering a big move from Ratoath to Dunshaughlin. I have read the thread, very informative with a few giggles....

    Our little fella is down to start in Rathbeggan School and Sandy' s creche, we have heard great things on Sandy's but not much on the school. Anybody have any points to note on either?

    There was mention of some mischief in one of the estates, are there any that would be best avoided? We are hoping to buy in the established estates rather than the new builds.....

    We shopped in Lidl yesterday, it is very nice, the little guy was delighted with his junior trolley.

    We are wondering about the Broadband, we currently only have access to Sky. Is Virgin widely available in the 'older' estates?

    Any information on any of the above would be greatly appreciated..... DUBshaughlin, very funny but I do promise to never again use the term

    Hey,

    There aren't any estates that should be avoided at all really. With regards to the mischief, it didn't seem to be more than a few local teenagers actin the eejit, no more than I would've done myself back in the day. But nothing to ever really turn someone off moving there. I won't name the estate as I don't think that's fair really.

    As for the shopping, yea Lidl is a great addition and even Supervalu has really ramped up their game now with regards to their service with a nice few additions. Far better than the one in Ratoath, we've returned goods there a few times to such a degree we actively make a point to avoid it. There's apparently a large new Motorway service station near the Dun Rioga development coming down the line.

    In our last place we had Sky and the connection was fine. It did keep dropping though which surprised us as it's Dunshaughlin. Not North Donegal. But it's still fine.

    As a 'blow in' myself I really think it's a great little village and has great character.


  • #163
    rizzee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,797 ✭✭✭rizzee


    Meath Post Office Closures:

    Batterstown
    Bellewstown
    Clonalvy
    Drumree
    Dunsany
    Rathmolyon
    Tara

    Lets hope they sort parking fines outside the PO/chemist area, will be getting busy soon !!


  • #164
    Borderfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,263 ✭✭✭✭Borderfox


    rizzee wrote: »
    Meath Post Office Closures:

    Batterstown
    Bellewstown
    Clonalvy
    Drumree
    Dunsany
    Rathmolyon
    Tara

    Lets hope they sort parking fines outside the PO/chemist area, will be getting busy soon !!


    Post office and chemist are on private road


  • #165
    Exile59
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭Exile59


    rizzee wrote: »
    Meath Post Office Closures:

    Batterstown
    Bellewstown
    Clonalvy
    Drumree
    Dunsany
    Rathmolyon
    Tara

    Lets hope they sort parking fines outside the PO/chemist area, will be getting busy soon !!

    I've actually noticed over the past week, the parking across the way from the Euro store is becoming dangerously bad. People are starting to park practically on the bend now. Also, in Maldeuin, with the new apartment block being built there's cones at the entrance but now people are just parking back along the green area. It's desperate along the post office.

    With the post office closures and the nearest one identified as Dunshaughlin for three of them, there's going to be much more people coming into the village so hopefully some kind of traffic/parking plan will be put in place.

    I'd raise the issues at the next town council meeting but generally the meetings are on at the same time as Nationwide or Fair City and I also find it's far more effective to vent on Boards.ie

    BTW there's planning gone in for change of use for a unit in the industrial estate for a gym to go in there. That'll be a great addition to Dunshaughlin.


  • #166
    tara83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 276 ✭✭tara83


    A park and ride facility for bus commuters is desperately required.

    Along with express buses but that's for a different thread.


  • #167
    Diddleydoo
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭Diddleydoo


    Gonzo wrote: »
    was in Costa earlier and looks like none of the tables are being cleared away. used coffee cups and plates on at least 8 tables, both inside and outside. Obviously no manager in there today.

    Dunshaughlin could definitely do with a decent newsagent, another food outlet, a leisure centre and a craft beer pub with restaurant.

    I've been there 3 times now, just after opening hours and at 10:30am. The opening hour was a disappointment because it took so long for the toasting machine to warm up my coffee went cold while waiting. Going in at the later time wasn't much better as there were too many dirty tables. I don't know if it is the counter layout or what but it takes too long to complete a transaction. Give me Starbucks instead, service system much better.


  • #168
    Diddleydoo
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭Diddleydoo


    Does anyone actually know the opening hours for Costa? The website says 9-5 Monday to Sunday but it doesn't open till 10 on Sunday, would I be right?


  • #169
    Diddleydoo
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭Diddleydoo


    The shops which used to be Centra have been painted in the last week, the same colour as Motor Factors. Are the going to be an extension to Motor Factors or new stores?


  • #170
    GeneHunt
    Registered Users Posts: 841 ✭✭✭GeneHunt


    Diddleydoo wrote: »
    The shops which used to be Centra have been painted in the last week, the same colour as Motor Factors. Are the going to be an extension to Motor Factors or new stores?

    I noticed that too!!

    Not sure if the motor factors (Dunshaughlin Auto Parts) is extending their premises again as they only extended the premises a few years ago. If the motor factors is extending into the next units the best of luck to them. It's not a great location - however, those units are starting to look a better bet these days with the opening of Lidl and Costa, that end of the village was forgotten about for a while there.


  • #171
    Borderfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,263 ✭✭✭✭Borderfox


    The motor factors is opening in the new two units, business is going from strength to strength for them

    I was in Costa in Kilcock and the amount of time per transaction was ridiculously long so I presume it is the same for each franchise. I got a bean to cup machine at home so don't have too many urges for coffee out

    I cant see there being a traffic plan for any changes in the post offices, there has never been one in place at any time. As I said before the Gardaí could stop nearly all of the bad parking in one day using the road traffic act


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  • #172
    Diddleydoo
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭Diddleydoo


    I have noticed signs in the community college banning dogs. Whereby I agree dogs running wild or fouling should be banned but what about very well behaved dogs on a leash whose owner cleans up, on the rare chance he might dirty. My dog used to love doing one round of the college and home again, and to be honest, it was enough for me also.

    It's a pity the same community college wouldn't ban the pupils who fling litter all over the same grounds that dogs are banned from. It's a pity there are no sanctions against the same nasty pupils who fling food wrappers, water bottles etc. all round the funeral home and outside Supervalu. Why is there never anything done about that?


  • #173
    Borderfox
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    some serious littering at lunchtime from the college and don't even get me started on the kids driving up and down to school like something out of mad max


  • #174
    Diddleydoo
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭Diddleydoo


    I agree Borderfox, I wonder how many of them have a full driving licence. Supervalu is a no go area at lunch hour, they gather in the lobby like some kind of strange species who don't even move to let people past. There should be a teacher out at lunch hour to make them behave like their European peers who have civic pride...


  • #175
    Gonzo
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 16,962 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gonzo


    a few people have mentioned to me that Aidans Family Butchers and the Snug Cafe have closed. I have been away on holidays but noticed both places completely shut yesterday and today.


  • #176
    Exile59
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭Exile59


    Gonzo wrote: »
    a few people have mentioned to me that Aidans Family Butchers and the Snug Cafe have closed. I have been away on holidays but noticed both places completely shut yesterday and today.

    Yea we were wondering about the butchers alright. It was taken over by another lad who rebranded it. He seemed to open the oddest hours, almost whenever it suited him. The selection of meats was very poor compared to the previous owner. Now seem to be shut totally.

    Snug seems to be closed as well alright. Hopefully they will reopen maybe with a new design etc.


  • #177
    lmarieloos
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭lmarieloos


    Hi all, while in the village this morning I noticed a Tony Devine Coaches bus stop at the bus stop opposite Lidl, does anyone know is this a new private service similar to the Sillan one?!


  • #178
    Metalpanic
    Registered Users Posts: 488 ✭✭Metalpanic


    lmarieloos wrote: »
    Hi all, while in the village this morning I noticed a Tony Devine Coaches bus stop at the bus stop opposite Lidl, does anyone know is this a new private service similar to the Sillan one?!

    I've seen it picking up and dropping off kids in uniforms, so I guess it's just a school bus.


  • #179
    Gonzo
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 16,962 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gonzo


    Exile59 wrote: »
    Yea we were wondering about the butchers alright. It was taken over by another lad who rebranded it. He seemed to open the oddest hours, almost whenever it suited him. The selection of meats was very poor compared to the previous owner. Now seem to be shut totally.

    Snug seems to be closed as well alright. Hopefully they will reopen maybe with a new design etc.

    it was a shame about the Butchers, the previous owners, Mahons Meats I think they were called were very good. The butchers themselves were very friendly, often gave discounts and their meat produce was top class.I used to shop regularly there until it became Aidans Family Butchers.

    Aidans range of product wasn't as good, was slightly more expensive and some of their product was poorer compared to Mahons. Shortly after that we got Lidl and I've since being buying all my meat and poultry there.

    As for the Snug, they would need to reband as a small restaurant or something like that. Costa has Dunshaughlin covered now in terms of coffee and cakes.


  • #180
    Exile59
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭Exile59


    Gonzo wrote: »
    it was a shame about the Butchers, the previous owners, Mahons Meats I think they were called were very good. The butchers themselves were very friendly, often gave discounts and their meat produce was top class.I used to shop regularly there until it became Aidans Family Butchers.

    Aidans range of product wasn't as good, was slightly more expensive and some of their product was poorer compared to Mahons. Shortly after that we got Lidl and I've since being buying all my meat and poultry there.

    As for the Snug, they would need to reband as a small restaurant or something like that. Costa has Dunshaughlin covered now in terms of coffee and cakes.

    Totally agree re Mahon's. The butchers were really friendly and always gave a good discount. The new fella just didn't seem to put the effort in.

    On a side point, we missed the Harvest Festival the last few years so I've never experienced it. There seems to be a good lot of stuff on this year which is great! Looking forward to it!


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  • #181
    GeneHunt
    Registered Users Posts: 841 ✭✭✭GeneHunt


    The Willows has a new phase / brochure Launched on there website (see below). The site map now showing the field nearer to the business park populated with houses and also a creche next to the old Dublin road.

    http://thewillows.ie

    http://thewillows.ie/brochure/the-willows.pdf


  • #182
    Borderfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,263 ✭✭✭✭Borderfox


    They made Fidelmas look lovely


  • #183
    Exile59
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭Exile59


    So what did everyone make of the Dunshaughlin Harvest Festival? I have to admit, we were pleasantly surprised when we took a stroll to the park on Saturday at lunch. There was a great buzz around the place and fair dues to the committee and volunteers who organised everything. There was a nice selection of food and a good local band playing when we were there. Overall, it was great to get out and bump into a few of the neighbours!

    I'd have no doubt the festival will only get bigger over the next few years, I can see the whole park being utilised down the line. It really does build a great sense of community for the village.

    Ya wouldn't have the likes of that in Ratoath now, would ya...!!! ;)


  • #184
    vapor trails
    Registered Users Posts: 384 ✭✭vapor trails


    Exile59 wrote: »
    So what did everyone make of the Dunshaughlin Harvest Festival? I have to admit, we were pleasantly surprised when we took a stroll to the park on Saturday at lunch. There was a great buzz around the place and fair dues to the committee and volunteers who organised everything. There was a nice selection of food and a good local band playing when we were there. Overall, it was great to get out and bump into a few of the neighbours!

    I'd have no doubt the festival will only get bigger over the next few years, I can see the whole park being utilised down the line. It really does build a great sense of community for the village.

    Ya wouldn't have the likes of that in Ratoath now, would ya...!!! ;)

    The festival definitely brings a community vibe to Dunshaughlin for the few days. I think that is something very important in a town whose population and demographics are changing rapidly.

    The only thing I would change about it is to give it a very specific theme. The "Harvest festival" is a generic theme and there are heaps of them around the country. I was driving through Kilkenny there a few weeks ago and a town (I can't remember the name) had a scarecrow festival. I think you are inclined to visitors from outside the village to attend a specifically themed festival.


  • #185
    Borderfox
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    The festival was really good this year but for me it seems quite isolated in the park and could do with being spread around the village.
    Im at the Navan end of the village and we were stuck with the bloody carnival with non stop noise all day and up to just after 9pm. This also attracted every teenager around and led to quite a lot of trouble even attracting two squad cars on Saturday night and it looks like someone got attacked at the old Dillons estate agents and ran down to Peters leaking blood all the way.
    I would really like not to see the carnival return and for the festival to rely on more local entertainers


  • #186
    rizzee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,797 ✭✭✭rizzee


    Borderfox wrote: »
    The festival was really good this year but for me it seems quite isolated in the park and could do with being spread around the village.
    Im at the Navan end of the village and we were stuck with the bloody carnival with non stop noise all day and up to just after 9pm. This also attracted every teenager around and led to quite a lot of trouble even attracting two squad cars on Saturday night and it looks like someone got attacked at the old Dillons estate agents and ran down to Peters leaking blood all the way.
    I would really like not to see the carnival return and for the festival to rely on more local entertainers

    Still blood stains on the ground as of yesterday!!

    Went down to the park for a couple of hours Saturday. There was a good buzz about the place.


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  • #187
    maik3n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 608 ✭✭✭maik3n


    Borderfox wrote: »
    The festival was really good this year but for me it seems quite isolated in the park and could do with being spread around the village.

    Im at the Navan end of the village and we were stuck with the bloody carnival with non stop noise all day and up to just after 9pm. This also attracted every teenager around and led to quite a lot of trouble even attracting two squad cars on Saturday night and it looks like someone got attacked at the old Dillons estate agents and ran down to Peters leaking blood all the way.

    I would really like not to see the carnival return and for the festival to rely on more local entertainers
    I only heard this in passing but I believe the blood stains were as a result of someone getting cut on broken glass, rather than an attack.
    Mind you, it's not much consolation that we had broken glass all around the place. That is still a problem in and of itself.

    I would have to agree with your sentiments though, about the isolation of the park. There was a much better buzz about the place in previous years when the village was closed off and we had the market in super valu car park.

    I imagine the logistics of putting on the festival are probably much handier for the committee though, with everything contained in the park.
    Perhaps they were forced into it because of problems with super valu and also maybe the council/local businesses objected to closing down the village for a whole weekend?


  • #188
    Exile59
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭Exile59


    While it is always better to have a festival in any town centre with regards to atmosphere, there's no doubt that logistically it has to be in the park, and will most certainly be going forward. I was speaking with a committee member and they told me they could have doubled the amount of stalls in the park, but didn't have permission from Meath CC. Something to do with the paths I think. I'd say it will rapidly expand next year. There were plenty of families in their twenties and thirties which was great to see.

    Also, I think having the carnival on the other side of the village (while it doesn't suit some) creates a reason for people to travel through the village. The slime fest thing by Euromart was a great success also. Maybe more stuff like that dotted around the village next year would be a good addition.


  • #189
    Gonzo
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 16,962 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gonzo


    I really enjoyed the festival this year, but do agree that moving everything to the park creates less buzz around the town as nearly everything is focused on one spot rather than dotted around the town. I'd imagine it's just alot more convenient to have everything centered in the park and less of a disruption to local business and traffic.


  • #190
    A320
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 708 ✭✭✭A320


    Borderfox wrote: »
    The festival was really good this year but for me it seems quite isolated in the park and could do with being spread around the village.
    Im at the Navan end of the village and we were stuck with the bloody carnival with non stop noise all day and up to just after 9pm. This also attracted every teenager around and led to quite a lot of trouble even attracting two squad cars on Saturday night and it looks like someone got attacked at the old Dillons estate agents and ran down to Peters leaking blood all the way.
    I would really like not to see the carnival return and for the festival to rely on more local entertainers

    I believe Lidl also offered their car park to host a few things so maybe next year they might hold some events there


  • #191
    ToxicPaddy
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 9,763 Mod ✭✭✭✭ToxicPaddy


    I must say I was never in Dunshaughlin until last weekend and I really did like the feel of the place. The main street has a much nicer look than any of the surrounding towns.

    I was over looking at some houses in the new developments on the road opposite the Lidl that goes down beside the bank and they are very nice houses.

    Whats the story with getting to Dublin via the bus services? How reliable are they? Do they arrive on time and if so is it possible to get a seat on them?


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  • #192
    Archiebello
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36 ✭Archiebello


    2 options for buses are Bus Éireann 109/109B which leaves from Bank of Ireland and the Sillan coach which leaves from Foleys Auctioneers. Personally I find Sillan better regards reliability, comfort and journey times (non stop into town after Dunshaughlin and returns home via Port Tunnel M50 to avoid Navan Road). Bus Éireann is more frequent every 20 mins or so between 7 and 9am. Both buses are very busy during college term and it’s best to arrive 10 mins before pick up to ensure you don’t get left waiting at the end of the queue for the next one. Queue hopping is not to be encouraged. I have seen many a rookie reprimanded verbally by the regulars!! 😂 The train service from M3 Parkway will get you into Docklands in about 40 mins if that’s any help?


  • #193
    GeneHunt
    Registered Users Posts: 841 ✭✭✭GeneHunt


    ToxicPaddy wrote: »
    I must say I was never in Dunshaughlin until last weekend and I really did like the feel of the place. The main street has a much nicer look than any of the surrounding towns.

    I was over looking at some houses in the new developments on the road opposite the Lidl that goes down beside the bank and they are very nice houses.

    Whats the story with getting to Dublin via the bus services? How reliable are they? Do they arrive on time and if so is it possible to get a seat on them?

    Hi ToxicPaddy, rather that answer your question in relation to the bus service from Dunshaughlin, I'm going to re-direct you to page 14 on another thread which has discussed this very question (starting from post #196), it might be a help to you.


  • #194
    ToxicPaddy
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 9,763 Mod ✭✭✭✭ToxicPaddy


    Thanks guys, both very helpful.

    I'm back again this weekend for another look. Who knows it might be a service I may be using in the future :)


  • #195
    Borderfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,263 ✭✭✭✭Borderfox


    The village is looking great up at the Nothern end now with all the work they did to the pavements when Lidl was being built. I did hear there was a problem with the location of the bus stop in relation to the retail units and visibility


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  • #196
    jjmcclure
    Registered Users Posts: 574 ✭✭✭jjmcclure


    One thing I have noticed in the past month or so. There are a lot of very dubious characters coming into the village, I think from Dublin, to steal stuff and then go back on the bus.



    In Lidl about a month ago I was approached by a junkie asking "ware r alll de chicken currrysss and stuff matttte" guy was off his head and looked homeless.


    Yesterday while getting the bus to town (I do this about twice a year) there was a woman off her head hiding in the bushes at the Bank of Ireland roaring to her fella across the road. They both had shopping bags and looked very sketchy. When the fella came to the bus stop he had a bag full of spirits that he proceeded to offer to some 17 year old girls heading into town. He was totally off his head and there is no way he had the money to buy all the bottles of vodka, whiskey etc in the bad. Robbed from Lidl I suspect. He was rough as hell with a very strong dub accent.



    Changing times in Dunshaughlin and worth staying vigilant!



    In general however - 99% of the time its a lovely village to live in.


  • #197
    GeneHunt
    Registered Users Posts: 841 ✭✭✭GeneHunt


    I see work started yesterday (Saturday 1st Dec 2018) gutting Tara News in the village, signage over the door was also removed, I wonder what the new owners are planning for this good location? It's a changing time for the village as Tara News has been in business in the village for about 40 years. Can anyone remember when it first opened?


  • #198
    Borderfox
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    Supervalu own it now


  • #199
    Gonzo
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 16,962 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gonzo


    Borderfox wrote: »
    Supervalu own it now

    yep, Tara News is now basically Super Valu lite. The SuperValu branding is across the store front but they are also keeping Tara News in the title, more like SuperValu Tara News.


  • #200
    Walter Sobchak III
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 304 ✭✭Walter Sobchak III


    GeneHunt wrote:
    I see work started yesterday (Saturday 1st Dec 2018) gutting Tara News in the village, signage over the door was also removed, I wonder what the new owners are planning for this good location? It's a changing time for the village as Tara News has been in business in the village for about 40 years. Can anyone remember when it first opened?


    Those units were built around 1980-81 I recall.


  • #201
    Metalpanic
    Registered Users Posts: 488 ✭✭Metalpanic


    Has anyone any idea of a timescale for Virgin Media rollout in Dunshaughlin?


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