Naas Chat Thread

Lex Luthor · 06-04-2020 10:41am

I know of one house in Morrell that had subsidence issues

Monread is hit & miss with location though, anywhere near the shops/chipper I'd steer clear

paddylonglegs · 06-04-2020 10:47am

Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

But surely if the same quarries were being used prior to the boom then pyrite could still be an issue?

OP if in doubt I'd recommend a structural survey to be carried out.

Pyrite occurred mainly in north leinster and north dublin (but also some in Offaly) . If its a house within a large estate in Naas then it would be more common knowledge, as opposed to an individual house

1sttimebuyer20 · 06-04-2020 11:27pm

paddylonglegs wrote: »

Could be wrong on this, but i believe the pyrite issues occurred in the 2000's during the housing boom. I'm pretty sure most of the houses in the Monread area were all built pre 2000.

Open to correction on that, but haven't hear many issues of that in Naas.

Yep, have read a lot online similar to the above however always worth seeking out local knowledge, there was an extensive report done at one stage however they were not overly specific in detail on locations

1sttimebuyer20 · 06-04-2020 11:34pm

Lex Luthor wrote: »

is your query for buying in relation to buying because of the medical situation or the economic situation?

in my opinion, the housing market is at its top. Typically when you see a stock market crash, the housing market usually follows 6-12 months later.

We just dont know yet how the current economic situation will impact real estate prices, its a bit early

If you have mortgage approval and both working and there is no risk of either losing your job, then you should have no issue getting approval again, if you think one could lose a job and it could effect you getting approval, then its something to consider

In terms of the pyrite and dates for the houses in Monread, we moved into Gleann na Riogh in 1996 and Monread was completed by then so its pre 95 at least

This particular query can be taken at face value.

My worries of the impact on covid-19 are also in play however regardless of whether I go ahead with the house I am current sale agreed on or not, I will still 100% be targeting the Monread area. For me, the access to the town, N7 and relatively short walk to the train station are all key factors, along with a harder to explain factor of just having that gut feeling from the moment I discovered the area.

Lex Luthor · 07-04-2020 3:52pm

1sttimebuyer20 wrote: »

This particular query can be taken at face value.

My worries of the impact on covid-19 are also in play however regardless of whether I go ahead with the house I am current sale agreed on or not, I will still 100% be targeting the Monread area. For me, the access to the town, N7 and relatively short walk to the train station are all key factors, along with a harder to explain factor of just having that gut feeling from the moment I discovered the area.

There are some nice houses in Monread area, any particular street you are looking at and maybe I can give a bit more info for you?

Newbie20 · 08-04-2020 5:06pm

Hi, we bought in Naas last year and we have been very happy so far. There are apartments across the way from our house and recently with the warmer weather there is a clothes horse being left outside the front of one of the apartments for clothes to dry. We aren’t too happy with it because it takes away from the appearance of the estate. Is there anything that can be done in this situation? Is it their own choice and there’s nothing we can do? I just wanted to know if we have a leg to stand on if I was to say something. When we were out walking yesterday we saw the same in another estate but they were less visible.

As far as I know the county council took over be running of our estate some years back. They claim that they are only responsible for roads and lighting so I’m not sure if there’s anything I can do? I’m also not sure if the apartments are rented or privately owned, possibly a mix.

you2008 · 08-04-2020 5:17pm

Newbie20 wrote: »

Hi, we bought in Naas last year and we have been very happy so far. There are apartments across the way from our house and recently with the warmer weather there is a clothes horse being left outside the front of one of the apartments for clothes to dry. We aren’t too happy with it because it takes away from the appearance of the estate. Is there anything that can be done in this situation? Is it their own choice and there’s nothing we can do? I just wanted to know if we have a leg to stand on if I was to say something. When we were out walking yesterday we saw the same in another estate but they were less visible.

As far as I know the county council took over be running of our estate some years back. They claim that they are only responsible for roads and lighting so I’m not sure if there’s anything I can do? I’m also not sure if the apartments are rented or privately owned, possibly a mix.

I totally undersand where are you come from, but try not be so selfish and thinking what happed if you are in those Apt and never get a chance to dry your cloths under the sun? :P

yermandan · 08-04-2020 5:52pm

Newbie20 wrote: »

Hi, we bought in Naas last year and we have been very happy so far. There are apartments across the way from our house and recently with the warmer weather there is a clothes horse being left outside the front of one of the apartments for clothes to dry. We aren’t too happy with it because it takes away from the appearance of the estate. Is there anything that can be done in this situation? Is it their own choice and there’s nothing we can do? I just wanted to know if we have a leg to stand on if I was to say something. When we were out walking yesterday we saw the same in another estate but they were less visible.

As far as I know the county council took over be running of our estate some years back. They claim that they are only responsible for roads and lighting so I’m not sure if there’s anything I can do? I’m also not sure if the apartments are rented or privately owned, possibly a mix.

Are you taking the piss? Especially with what is going on at the moment and this is what you are worried about?

Newbie20 · 08-04-2020 6:39pm

you2008 wrote: »

I totally undersand where are you come from, but try not be so selfish and thinking what happed if you are in those Apt and never get a chance to dry your cloths under the sun? :P

Thanks for the reply, I completely appreciate that that is the other point of view on this. I would have thought that this is just the way it is with living in an apartment as I have myself done before. There is actually room out the back of the apartments too and I’d have no problem with them being out there, it’s them being out the front in full view is my issue. Also from a purely selfish point of view, if we were to sell at some stage, this would make it harder to do in my opinion.

Newbie20 · 08-04-2020 6:47pm

yermandan wrote: »

Are you taking the piss? Especially with what is going on at the moment and this is what you are worried about?

No not taking the piss. Yes these are challenging times and I’m worried as everyone is but that doesn’t mean we are not allowed to talk about anything else. In fact I’m sick of talking and reading about Coronavirus. It is the most important thing in life at the moment and these things are all relative but we are still able to discuss the smaller things. If that’s ok with you?

Telecaster58 · 08-04-2020 7:29pm

I was looking at the list of restaurants which are still open for collection/delivery of food ( https://www.status-naas.com/ ). The problem is that most of them are linked to websites that have not been updated. Really, what's the point?Look at The Brown Bear, Vie de Chateau, and The Monread Lodge.

Mantis Toboggan · 08-04-2020 7:33pm

Telecaster58 wrote: »

I was looking at the list of restaurants which are still open for collection/delivery of food ( https://www.status-naas.com/ ). The problem is that most of them are linked to websites that have not been updated. Really, what's the point?Look at The Brown Bear, Vie de Chateau, and The Monread Lodge.

As far as I know the Brown Bear is only open Thursday to Sunday and you have to order well in advance.

Bogwoppit · 08-04-2020 9:16pm

Newbie20 wrote: »

No not taking the piss. Yes these are challenging times and I’m worried as everyone is but that doesn’t mean we are not allowed to talk about anything else. In fact I’m sick of talking and reading about Coronavirus. It is the most important thing in life at the moment and these things are all relative but we are still able to discuss the smaller things. If that’s ok with you?

I’m still not convinced this isn’t a wind-up, if it’s not then you’re just a busybody *rsehole and I give thanks that I don’t have neighbors like you.

Mantis Toboggan · 08-04-2020 9:38pm

I don't get the issue with the clothes horse on someone's property, are clothes lines allowed?

Lex Luthor · 09-04-2020 8:54am

Newbie20 wrote: »

Hi, we bought in Naas last year and we have been very happy so far. There are apartments across the way from our house and recently with the warmer weather there is a clothes horse being left outside the front of one of the apartments for clothes to dry. We aren’t too happy with it because it takes away from the appearance of the estate. Is there anything that can be done in this situation? Is it their own choice and there’s nothing we can do? I just wanted to know if we have a leg to stand on if I was to say something. When we were out walking yesterday we saw the same in another estate but they were less visible.

As far as I know the county council took over be running of our estate some years back. They claim that they are only responsible for roads and lighting so I’m not sure if there’s anything I can do? I’m also not sure if the apartments are rented or privately owned, possibly a mix.

you could see if there is a management company in place at the apts and what the rules are associated with the clothes horse

Newbie20 · 09-04-2020 1:08pm

Bogwoppit wrote: »

I’m still not convinced this isn’t a wind-up, if it’s not then you’re just a busybody *rsehole and I give thanks that I don’t have neighbors like you.

No it’s not. I happen to care about the appearance of my estate seeing as we saved our asses off for years to buy a place. I have also had to pick up a good bit of litter there as it doesn’t seem to bother them.
As I said I’ve no problem with clothes out the back, the same as everyone else does, why would I? But there’s a reason people put their clothes line out the back. If everyone put their clothes line/horse out the front, places would look crap in my opinion. If you disagree, that’s perfectly fine, that’s your opinion. The fact that you had to reduce to name calling while doing so makes me glad you’re not my neighbour either.
I’ll say no more about it.

barneygumble99 · 09-04-2020 3:21pm

Newbie20 wrote: »

No it’s not. I happen to care about the appearance of my estate seeing as we saved our asses off for years to buy a place. I have also had to pick up a good bit of litter there as it doesn’t seem to bother them.
As I said I’ve no problem with clothes out the back, the same as everyone else does, why would I? But there’s a reason people put their clothes line out the back. If everyone put their clothes line/horse out the front, places would look crap in my opinion. If you disagree, that’s perfectly fine, that’s your opinion. The fact that you had to reduce to name calling while doing so makes me glad you’re not my neighbour either.
I’ll say no more about it.

I lived in an apartment in Kill for a few years and one of the rules was that you didn’t hang your washing outside whether on the balcony upstairs or outside your apartment if you were downstairs.

beertons · 10-04-2020 11:35am

Are the banks open today?

pale rider · 10-04-2020 12:41pm

beertons wrote: »

Are the banks open today?

Banks are closed today.

Mantis Toboggan · 10-04-2020 12:46pm

Anyone know when the motor tax office will be open again?

jaffa20 · 10-04-2020 6:19pm

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https://kfmradio.com/news/10042020-1157/listen-naas-ball-gets-covid-19-stay-home-make-over

scwazrh · 10-04-2020 7:07pm

jaffa20 wrote: »

https://kfmradio.com/news/10042020-1157/listen-naas-ball-gets-covid-19-stay-home-make-over

What a waste of money that is . Would of been better spent giving it to the local men’s shed or tidy towns

beertons · 10-04-2020 7:58pm

Ah it's nice. No mens sheds on for 5 weeks with isolation.

Kaizer Sosa · 17-04-2020 4:56pm

I see a lot of people in the shops with face masks; where are you mask wearers getting them or ordering them from?

Telecaster58 · 17-04-2020 6:33pm

Just watched the 6.01 News and there was an item on people dumping rubbish illegally at beauty spots. The item covered County Meath and a spokesperson from the council was saying it was totally unnecessary as the recycling plants were open and that they weren't charging to dump at the moment. Does anyone know if Silliot Hill is open and if it's free?

Duke of Url · 17-04-2020 6:44pm

Telecaster58 wrote: »

Just watched the 6.01 News and there was an item on people dumping rubbish illegally at beauty spots. The item covered County Meath and a spokesperson from the council was saying it was totally unnecessary as the recycling plants were open and that they weren't charging to dump at the moment. Does anyone know if Silliot Hill is open and if it's free?

It’s open but it’s not free. I was there 3 times during the week as I’m currently moving house.

MotorMike · 17-04-2020 9:15pm

Duke of Url wrote: »

It’s open but it’s not free. I was there 3 times during the week as I’m currently moving house.

Are they taking general household waste ?
How does it work?

rosiem · 17-04-2020 9:22pm

Kaizer Sosa wrote: »

I see a lot of people in the shops with face masks; where are you mask wearers getting them or ordering them from?

I think I saw both Daly’s and Burke’s pharmacies are selling boxes of them I am sure other pharmacies are also If I remember correctly 70 or 80 Euro for a box of 50 single use masks.

pad199207 · 17-04-2020 9:30pm

I see travellers have set up shop on the new Devoy link road beside Elsmore. Right in the entrance to the new business centre under construction beside Kildare CoCo

Lex Luthor · 17-04-2020 9:37pm

pad199207 wrote: »

I see travellers have set up shop on the new Devoy link road beside Elsmore. Right in the entrance to the new business centre under construction beside Kildare CoCo

lets hope they get moved on for congregating in groups

I just thought about it though, when they say you are only allowed out in groups with family members, they could probably pass for that if there were 20-30 of them altogether

Helicopters flying overhead again
Noticed it the last few nights, looks like an army one and they circle Monread Pk 2-3 times before moving on

Duke of Url · 17-04-2020 9:55pm

MotorMike wrote: »

Are they taking general household waste ?
How does it work?

Yes they take general waste.

Load your car/van/trailer up

They ask you what your dumping. We are dumping general waste.

Drive in and your vehicle gets weighed.

There is then massive 40ft skip containers where you dump your stuff.

Then your vehicle is weighted again.

Then you pay - card only

Then off you go.

We had a full Renault scenic with seats down full of mixed waste.

Paid around 13 euro a trip.

Opening Hours: 08:00 – 15:45, Monday – Friday (closed on Saturdays and Bank Holidays)

Linky

beertons · 18-04-2020 12:01am

Lex Luthor wrote: »

lets hope they get moved on for congregating in groups

I just thought about it though, when they say you are only allowed out in groups with family members, they could probably pass for that if there were 20-30 of them altogether

Helicopters flying overhead again
Noticed it the last few nights, looks like an army one and they circle Monread Pk 2-3 times before moving on

They will be moved on within the hour for not adhering to social distancing. I heard of 2 stories already in the curragh where gangs pulled up, but were swiftly moved on after they realised they could be arrested.

jaffa20 · 18-04-2020 12:34am

Duke of Url wrote: »

Yes they take general waste.

Load your car/van/trailer up

They ask you what your dumping. We are dumping general waste.

Drive in and your vehicle gets weighed.

There is then massive 40ft skip containers where you dump your stuff.

Then your vehicle is weighted again.

Then you pay - card only

Then off you go.

We had a full Renault scenic with seats down full of mixed waste.

Paid around 13 euro a trip.

Opening Hours: 08:00 – 15:45, Monday – Friday (closed on Saturdays and Bank Holidays)

Linky

What about electrical goods? Is there a fee for this? I heard it is free in Ballymount but i didn't want to risk it with guarda checkpoints.

Duke of Url · 18-04-2020 8:02am

jaffa20 wrote: »

What about electrical goods? Is there a fee for this? I heard it is free in Ballymount but i didn't want to risk it with guarda checkpoints.

Why not drop your electrical goods at power city. You can still do that even if the shop is closed.

Mancomb Seepgood · 18-04-2020 8:50am

jaffa20 wrote: »

What about electrical goods? Is there a fee for this? I heard it is free in Ballymount but i didn't want to risk it with guarda checkpoints.

I've never been charged for electrical goods at Silliot Hill. Those bins are in a separate area to general waste,just tell them at the gate and they'll direct you.

Lex Luthor · 18-04-2020 9:26am

jaffa20 wrote: »

What about electrical goods? Is there a fee for this? I heard it is free in Ballymount but i didn't want to risk it with guarda checkpoints.

they are free

Mantis Toboggan · 18-04-2020 9:37am

jaffa20 wrote: »

What about electrical goods? Is there a fee for this? I heard it is free in Ballymount but i didn't want to risk it with guarda checkpoints.

You can always just get a skip from any of the waste management companies.

jaffa20 · 18-04-2020 3:22pm

Duke of Url wrote: »

Why not drop your electrical goods at power city. You can still do that even if the shop is closed.

Good idea. Didn't think of that.

silver2020 · 20-04-2020 9:18pm

jaffa20 wrote: »

What about electrical goods? Is there a fee for this? I heard it is free in Ballymount but i didn't want to risk it with guarda checkpoints.

WEE electrical collection point at Tesco carpark in Kildare town too

Mickla · 26-04-2020 11:48am

Could anyone recommend or PM a good roofer for the Naas area for when things get back to normal? There is 2 small holes in the flashing which have started to leak into the ceiling roof in the utility room in the house. Thanks

Lex Luthor · 26-04-2020 12:12pm

Mickla wrote: »

Could anyone recommend or PM a good roofer for the Naas area for when things get back to normal? There is 2 small holes in the flashing which have started to leak into the ceiling roof in the utility room in the house. Thanks

There’s no shortage of people claiming to be roofers down in the Curragh camp at the moment

john_johnerson · 26-04-2020 12:54pm

Lex Luthor wrote: »

There’s no shortage of people claiming to be roofers down in the Curragh camp at the moment

Don't need to go to the curragh anymore now. They've opened up a local branch beside the osprey last night ðŸ‘

scwazrh · 26-04-2020 1:03pm

Few more roofers and tarmac specialists on the way to join them to at the moment - maybe not connected but a Main Street shop broken into last night as well..

scwazrh · 26-04-2020 4:55pm

john_johnerson wrote: »

Don't need to go to the curragh anymore now. They've opened up a local branch beside the osprey last night ðŸ‘

Delighted to see the Garda have got rid of them already .

matchthis · 26-04-2020 6:31pm

scwazrh wrote: »

Delighted to see the Garda have got rid of them already .

Are they gone from the curragh? Thought they weren't allowed to move.

scwazrh · 26-04-2020 9:26pm

matchthis wrote: »

Are they gone from the curragh? Thought they weren't allowed to move.

No Curragh group still there but the ones that moved into the field beside Osprey in Naas last night got moved on this afternoon

paddylonglegs · 27-04-2020 10:55am

Mickla wrote: »

Could anyone recommend or PM a good roofer for the Naas area for when things get back to normal? There is 2 small holes in the flashing which have started to leak into the ceiling roof in the utility room in the house. Thanks

I was sent a number and recommended recently but haven't gotten in contact with them yet.

Will PM

Duke of Url · 04-05-2020 12:27pm

Why is there so many people hanging around swans on the green and SuperValu ?

gar · 04-05-2020 12:44pm

Duke of Url wrote: »

Why is there so many people hanging around swans on the green and SuperValu ?

Essential ice cream....

Mantis Toboggan · 04-05-2020 12:44pm

Duke of Url wrote: »

Why is there so many people hanging around swans on the green and SuperValu ?

Swans selling ice cream and sitting across the road. Lot of people coming down off the lakes.

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