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Commuting from Aughrim to Dublin

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  • #32
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 5,009 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    It sounds like this house has won you over already!
    I have a friend who lives in Aughrim. Works in Dublin. But is looking at transferring to Wexford Town. The commute would be similar timewise but it's a lot less soul destroying actually driving, as apposed to moving a mile every ten minutes, which can be the M50/M11 at rush hour.
    I suppose I would advise looking to switch job soon as you can, if you make the move.


  • #33
    sugarman20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 357 ✭✭sugarman20


    It's a lovely area and I can see the appeal but there's no way I'd do that commute.

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  • #34
    murpho999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,868 ✭✭✭✭murpho999


    Cluster wrote: »
    Hi

    I know two people that live in Greystones that traveled daily to Finglas for work. It's not pleasant but they did it an one still does. There is no easy way to go that distance but the only up side is that I believe less people will be using the roads due to work from home so it might be marginally better.

    I hope this helps.

    I don't see how you can compare Greystones to Aughrim as it's right beside the M11.

    OP, I would definitely not follow your plan, the M50 is a gamble every day and when lockdown ends and economy picks up then it will just get busier again.

    Your work shifts seem long enough and your commute will make it even longer and it will wear you down eventually.

    If you really want to live in Aughrim (and I can understand why, it's a lovely spot) then you need to try and find a job closer.

    It really would make a huge difference to your quality of life and stress.

    Best of luck.


  • #35
    Cluster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 244 ✭✭Cluster


    murpho999 wrote: »
    I don't see how you can compare Greystones to Aughrim as it's right beside the M11.

    OP, I would definitely not follow your plan, the M50 is a gamble every day and when lockdown ends and economy picks up then it will just get busier again.

    Your work shifts seem long enough and your commute will make it even longer and it will wear you down eventually.

    If you really want to live in Aughrim (and I can understand why, it's a lovely spot) then you need to try and find a job closer.

    It really would make a huge difference to your quality of life and stress.

    Best of luck.

    Its not comparable, you're right.


  • #36
    CelticCub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 42 ✭CelticCub


    We moved down a to Aughrim a few years ago from Dublin and I commute to Dublin 6 daily - it takes one hour 20 mins at that is leaving at 0615 to beat the traffic (pre-Covid) . It is a great place to live as others have said and there are people down here working in the airport, Blachardstown etc so it is do-able (most these people work shifts so travel off peak). Just think long and hard about the commute - some people can do it no problem, for others it breaks their hearts!


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  • #37
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 34,300 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Pre Covid, Daily commute Woodenbridge to Leopardstown. Handy on motorbike. Relax and listen to podcasts / books. Actually quite enjoyed it.

    I would not do Cabra though, Its just too far. My commute between 40-50 minutes. Traffic is inconsequential on this mode of vehicle ,Training dependent.


  • #38
    The Nal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,684 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    Unless you have a helicopter or a Star Trek transporter its not an option. Throw in a bit of ice or rain and the schools back etc and that could take you 2 1/2 hours each way. 3 hours sometimes.

    Even on normal days if you've to be in for 7.30, you need to leave at 6am. And if you finish at 8pm you'll be home for 9.30pm just to be up at 5/5.30am to do it again.


  • #39
    Supercell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,806 ✭✭✭✭Supercell


    OP the house and location may be heaven but your life will be hell , don't do it, you will regret.
    Apart from the awful traffic on the M50 which grows year on year apart from now with COVID, its going to be busier as time goes by.
    The roads in that area in winter can be treacherous and impassable in bad weather.
    I would get the job sorted out first, it might not be as easy as you think or where you want it to be.
    There is a reason prices there are so affordable despite being in such a lovely scenic area, think about it.

    I have somewhere like it in Wicklow in mind for my retirement and honestly it will just have to wait until then.
    https://www.loughlinstown.ie/


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