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Shopping in Northern Ireland

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  • #842
    crazy_spider
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 72 ✭✭crazy_spider


    muffler wrote: »
    Probably not mad completely but it will still be busy. Apart from the usual pre Xmas rush just bear in mind that Thursday is a day that many of the locals will be doing their shopping.
    Im guessing that this would be the same on a monday???


  • #843
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,870 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    Shouldnt be as busy on a Monday but at this time of year there will be substantial crowds every day.


  • #844
    muckety
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 724 ✭✭✭muckety


    Question re Enniskillen for anyone who knows it, thinking of heading up next week (Mon/Tues or Weds)If I get there very early to beat traffic (8am opening Mon, 24 hours weekdays otherwise) will I be able to buy alcohol or is it like here (10.30am)? Does it have a decent range of clothes etc (have been checking out stuff on the website)

    Is the M&S close to ASDA?

    What are the toyshops, and do they have a website so that I can identify if the prices are any better before I travel? Any other shops that are recommended?

    All advice appreciated!


  • #845
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,590 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Think ASDA are having a VAT Free Weekend til Monday.
    17.5% Off
    TVS, DVD PLAYERS & SET TOP BOXES

    Offer applies from 9am Friday 28th November until stores close Sunday 30th November.
    All savings will be applied at the till. Subject to availability. Some products only available in selected stores.


  • #846
    DonJose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,470 ✭✭✭DonJose


    muckety wrote: »
    Is the M&S close to ASDA?

    There is a new shopping centre down the road from Asda called Erneside Shopping Centre, its on the left as you leave Asda, they have a M&S, River Island, Monsoon, Argos and a good few more shops.


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  • #847
    zing
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,095 ✭✭✭zing


    basquille wrote: »
    Think ASDA are having a VAT Free Weekend til Monday.

    That's maybe a bit misleading or just not clear enough. VAT Free weekend only applies to TVs & DVD players (and maybe stbs like you mentioned) - it's not off everything.

    http://www.asda-press.co.uk/pressrelease/272

    Still - if you're on the lookout for a new tv ...


  • #848
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,590 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    zing wrote: »
    That's maybe a bit misleading or just not clear enough. VAT Free weekend only applies to TVs & DVD players (and maybe stbs like you mentioned) - it's not off everything.
    I did state under it "17.5% Off TVS, DVD PLAYERS & SET TOP BOXES"..


  • #849
    Lplated
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 372 ✭✭Lplated


    Hey,
    Please take a minute to vote on the poll on the 'patriotism' aspect of shopping in the North - in 'rip off ireland' - here - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055429244


  • #850
    Milly82
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81 ✭✭Milly82


    Was in Newry yesterday got a few bargains, was worth the trip up. A few shops were doing pound for euro like Jack and Jones. The people are so nice up there and very helpful. :)


  • #851
    Fee R
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭Fee R


    Does anyone know what exchange rate debenhams in newry are giving?


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  • #852
    Scottie99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,296 ✭✭✭Scottie99


    Just to let you guys know Sainsburys have reduced their Smirnoff 1 litre bottles to £11 from £14


  • #853
    DonJose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,470 ✭✭✭DonJose


    I just submitted a request for a sub forum for "Bargain Alerts In Northern Ireland", if you would like to see such a sub forum please visit the link below and show your support, thanks.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055429431


  • #854
    veryangryman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,723 ✭✭✭veryangryman


    DonJose wrote: »
    There is a new shopping centre down the road from Asda called Erneside Shopping Centre, its on the left as you leave Asda, they have a M&S, River Island, Monsoon, Argos and a good few more shops.

    Hey - Is River Island etc cheaper up north too?


  • #855
    kleefarr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,744 ✭✭✭kleefarr


    ronbyrne2005 wrote: »
    Get sterling from the ATMs or use a credit card. Ignore the rate offered by retailers, look for the cheapest sterling price for the goods you want and pay with the cash from ATM or with a credit card and what rate the store is offering is irrelevant.

    But the current ECB rate is .8299 - €1. If you use a card or get Stirling from an ATM you'll be charged at that rate plus commission. Some stores are/were offering .85 - €1 I thought. Seems a better deal to me. :confused:


  • #856
    zing
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,095 ✭✭✭zing


    Was getting petrol in Tesco in Maynooth a short while ago and stopped into the supermarket to pick up a couple of things. After being in Newry on Monday I almost felt like I was being robbed.

    It just reaffirmed the decision I made after Monday to try to bulk buy all non fresh food items up north every 4 or 6 weeks and just buy fresh food down as needed.

    One thing I noticed though ... xmas boxes of Tayto crisps (20 pack) for 5.99 - regular 20 pack of Tayto - 5.39 - 60c more just for the box !


  • #857
    DonJose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,470 ✭✭✭DonJose


    veryangryman wrote: »
    Hey - Is River Island etc cheaper up north too?

    I don't know about River Island but I'm sure it is, I know M&S is a LOT cheaper, the missus bought jeans up north for £39/€46 the same pair cost €69 in M&S in Liffey Valley :eek:


  • #858
    DonJose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,470 ✭✭✭DonJose


    zing wrote: »
    One thing I noticed though ... xmas boxes of Tayto crisps (20 pack) for 5.99 - regular 20 pack of Tayto - 5.39 - 60c more just for the box !

    You are paying extra for the spirit of Christmas ;)


  • #859
    Our man in Havana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,472 ✭✭✭✭Our man in Havana


    DonJose wrote: »
    You are paying extra for the spirit of Christmas ;)
    LOL!


  • #860
    zing
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,095 ✭✭✭zing


    veryangryman wrote: »
    Hey - Is River Island etc cheaper up north too?

    Most stores like that (i.e. uk chains) will have a www site with the prices in sterling on them. Prices in store in uk/ni should be the same. So compare the prices here with the prices online and you'll quickly see if there's money to be saved.


  • #861
    mailburner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,024 ✭✭✭✭mailburner


    muckety wrote: »
    Question re Enniskillen for anyone who knows it, thinking of heading up next week (Mon/Tues or Weds)If I get there very early to beat traffic (8am opening Mon, 24 hours weekdays otherwise) will I be able to buy alcohol or is it like here (10.30am)? Does it have a decent range of clothes etc (have been checking out stuff on the website)

    Is the M&S close to ASDA?

    What are the toyshops, and do they have a website so that I can identify if the prices are any better before I travel? Any other shops that are recommended?

    All advice appreciated!


    Anyone know the answer to this one?
    im goin up monday and plan to be there before 9
    Now, if they're not selling alcohol till 10am or similiar
    i don't intend to get up so early
    anyone know from what time you can purchase alcohol?


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  • #862
    kingshankly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,012 ✭✭✭kingshankly


    Fee R wrote: »
    Does anyone know what exchange rate debenhams in newry are giving?

    85p last weekend


  • #863
    danois
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,410 ✭✭✭danois


    muffler wrote: »
    Probably not mad completely but it will still be busy. Apart from the usual pre Xmas rush just bear in mind that Thursday is a day that many of the locals will be doing their shopping.

    As stated by someone else I wouldnt think so. Here's a number for their Newry store 048 30252908. Give them a ring just to be sure.

    Difficult to say. Depends where you are going and what rate the different stores are allowing but generally speaking you would be better off changing your money first. For example I was in Asda in Strabane tonight and they had an exchange rate of £1 = €0.83 which was good. I doubt if you would get that rate in the bank but then again a couple of weeks ago their rate wasn't too hot.

    Most of the big centres and stores will have free parking. Its when you park in the multi storey car parks or the public car parks that you have to pay. A few pound will be more than enough in any event. No matter what way you are shopping you will be getting sterling coins back in your change.



    Thanks for that much appreciated


  • #864
    Our man in Havana
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    8am to 11pm are the alcohol selling hours.


  • #865
    Pflano
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 85 ✭✭Pflano


    Can anyone tell me how to get to Sprucefield from the Newry roundabout? I will be going up the M1 and have only gone as far as Newry. We left Swords at 2.00, arrived home at 8.00 that night - spent an hour at the most in Sainsbury's - the rest of the time was spent in traffic and stuck in the Quays car park!

    Have heard Sprucefield is less busy so am thinking of giving that a try next time. I have also heard that you can get there if you turn off at the Ballymascanlan exit - anyone know the route? Thanks in advance!


  • #866
    mailburner
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    Bond-007 wrote: »
    8am to 11pm are the alcohol selling hours.


    thanks


  • #867
    danois
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,410 ✭✭✭danois


    I am looking to buy a Snake for the kids for xmas. Do you reckon i might find one cheaper up north very expensive down here. Also would I be allowed buy a snake in the north and bring it back down here??? sorry if that is a silly question


  • #868
    Our man in Havana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,472 ✭✭✭✭Our man in Havana


    Buying animals is a tricker thing to do up north as they are laws about what can be bought in a pet shop also you need licences to buy some types of snakes. Down here you need nothing to buy whatever you want.

    Tbh it is easier to buy that sort of thing here. Also if anything goes wrong you have to consider the distance involved. Sorry that I can't be more positive.


  • #869
    foxylady5160
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35 ✭foxylady5160


    Guys,

    I'm from the North Munster area I'm half thinking of going up to the North after Christmas for the sales!! If its that much cheaper. Where woud yee suggest to go like a large Shopping Mall and of course to avail of this madness of bulk buying as well. I've never been north so its an excuse to give a go. Pity Ryanair didn't do a flight from Shannon to Belfast I'd hop on just to get the bargains!!


  • #870
    lynchie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭lynchie


    Pflano wrote: »
    Can anyone tell me how to get to Sprucefield from the Newry roundabout? I will be going up the M1 and have only gone as far as Newry. We left Swords at 2.00, arrived home at 8.00 that night - spent an hour at the most in Sainsbury's - the rest of the time was spent in traffic and stuck in the Quays car park!

    Have heard Sprucefield is less busy so am thinking of giving that a try next time. I have also heard that you can get there if you turn off at the Ballymascanlan exit - anyone know the route? Thanks in advance!

    Straight all the way.. Follow the signs for Belfast. Its about 30 mins after the far side of Newry. You cant miss it. Its at the end of the A1 where it merges with the M1.

    http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=A1%2FSprucefield+Roundabout&daddr=54.160826,-6.358509+to:Dublin+Rd+Roundabout&hl=en&geocode=FZJ7PwMdVIGj_w%3B%3BFT5IOgMdTCmf_w&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=14&via=1&sll=54.154946,-6.339111&sspn=0.028046,0.090981&ie=UTF8&ll=54.488588,-6.090546&spn=0.111279,0.363922&z=12


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  • #871
    kingshankly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,012 ✭✭✭kingshankly


    Pflano wrote: »
    Can anyone tell me how to get to Sprucefield from the Newry roundabout? I will be going up the M1 and have only gone as far as Newry. We left Swords at 2.00, arrived home at 8.00 that night - spent an hour at the most in Sainsbury's - the rest of the time was spent in traffic and stuck in the Quays car park!

    Have heard Sprucefield is less busy so am thinking of giving that a try next time. I have also heard that you can get there if you turn off at the Ballymascanlan exit - anyone know the route? Thanks in advance!

    don't take the ballymascanlan exit that takes you to carlingford/omeath or into Dundalk .
    On reaching the roundabout at newry go straight through follow signposts for Belfast travel on the dual carriageway for 20/25 miles or so until you come to the sprucefield roundabout on the left you have sainsburys toys are us etc on the right is m&s Jjb etc


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