Shopping in Northern Ireland

smashey · 28-01-2009 05:34PM

hamish262001 wrote: »

anywhere to get good quality bed up in the north?
not ikea

Dreams.

Or try some of the smaller places to be found in most towns.

DonJose · 28-01-2009 05:52PM

Ronan Devitt wrote: »

Josh it was posted somewhere on this thread before that Dunnes charges less in NI than the south...Mad isnt it!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maybe its "because they're Irish"

greenman09 · 28-01-2009 06:45PM

smashey wrote: »

Dreams.

Or try some of the smaller places to be found in most towns.[/QUOTE

beds.ie. Based in tyrone and deliver free of charge to dublin within days

mndgz · 28-01-2009 08:04PM

hamish262001 wrote: »

anywhere to get good quality bed up in the north?
not ikea

try d2dfurniture, they're supposed to be good

getoffthepot · 28-01-2009 09:53PM

Was up north on business today and dropped into ARGOS.
Got a PS3 + 2 games FIFA 09 & Tiger Woods 09 all for £314.99 = €337
Same selection in ARGOS IRL is €479

Moonbeam · 29-01-2009 01:40AM

I can't find anything to say otherwise so presume this includes NI.

http://www.asda.co.uk/corp/baby/event/baby_event.html

josh59 · 29-01-2009 10:37AM

hamish262001 wrote: »

anywhere to get good quality bed up in the north?
not ikea

A relative of mine bought furniture from this crowd before and found them good - cant remember if they do beds :

http://www.bizwiki.co.uk/furniture-shops/758744/the-house-of-murphy.htm

milltown · 29-01-2009 11:36AM

Scruff wrote: »

looking at my a/c after being up north at the weekend i notice that the worst exchange rate i got for using my laser card was, surprise surprise, from an irish company. O'briens sandwiches were 1c worse that the worst english retailer. ffs.

If you're looking at exchange rates on your account or statement then surely that means you were charged in £stg. If that's the case then the issue is with your bank, not the trader.

DonJose · 29-01-2009 11:59AM

Moonbeam wrote: »

I can't find anything to say otherwise so presume this includes NI.

http://www.asda.co.uk/corp/baby/event/baby_event.html

Yes that does apply to the North, we got the Heinz baby juice for £1 in Asda Enniskillen. They were also selling 2 boxes of Pampers nappies for £18.

IrishGaz · 29-01-2009 01:12PM

Hi, Myself and my wife and 2 kids (6 & 11) are looking to stay in Belfast city mid Feb Fri & Sat night. Does anyone know of any good deals in hotels which are ok for families, ie pool. Doing some shopping there also so would like it central to city.

Thanks

Garry.

the groutch · 29-01-2009 01:32PM

slightly off topic question:

if I was to get the bus up to belfast, can I stop in another town on the same route (eg newry) on the way, and continue on up to belfast on the same ticket? or would I have to pay the extra from newry to belfast?

andyeire · 29-01-2009 02:28PM

Moonbeam wrote: »

I can't find anything to say otherwise so presume this includes NI.

http://www.asda.co.uk/corp/baby/event/baby_event.html

None of the NI stores are listed in the drop down on the right of page so might be worth a call before hand.

TarfHead · 29-01-2009 02:32PM

Scruff wrote: »

.. the worst exchange rate i got for using my laser card was, surprise surprise, from an irish company. O'briens sandwiches were 1c worse that the worst english retailer. ffs.

1c 'extra' on the price of a sandwich :rolleyes: ?

FFS indeed

discombobulate · 29-01-2009 03:01PM

the groutch wrote: »

slightly off topic question:

if I was to get the bus up to belfast, can I stop in another town on the same route (eg newry) on the way, and continue on up to belfast on the same ticket? or would I have to pay the extra from newry to belfast?

Probably wouldn't work with the bus but should work for the train (as you don't have to get your ticket stamped in smaller stations before getting on) although i'm not sure where it goes through.

Gozer · 29-01-2009 03:47PM

hamish262001 wrote: »

anywhere to get good quality bed up in the north?
not ikea

I bought 3 mattress's in Newry two weeks ago
Got them from O'Reillys Furniture on the Old Warrenpoint Road.
They took Euro in cash and gave me 1 euro = 1 Sterling.
They then delivered them for free.
I live in Co.Meath.
Family run business very easy to deal with and better value than Dreams who wanted 40 sterling to deliver.

consultech · 29-01-2009 04:16PM

Gozer wrote: »

I bought 3 mattress's in Newry two weeks ago
Got them from O'Reillys Furniture on the Old Warrenpoint Road.
They took Euro in cash and gave me 1 euro = 1 Sterling.
They then delivered them for free.
I live in Co.Meath.
Family run business very easy to deal with and better value than Dreams who wanted 40 sterling to deliver.

Do they do Living room furniture? Sofas/Corner units/Coffee tables etc? How big is their showroom?

TarfHead · 29-01-2009 04:24PM

From today's Irish Times

"NOTHING BETTER illustrates the sizeable challenge that cross-Border shopping presents to retailers in the Republic than recent market research data from Northern Ireland. The research findings showed that in December two British supermarkets, Sainsburys and Asda, had taken a 2.5 per cent share of the grocery market in the Republic."

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/opinion/2009/0129/1232923373213.html

tregan · 29-01-2009 06:38PM

went up to newry today to do the sainsbury shop and it was v busy. took ages to get parked but my patience worked as got a spot right outside the front door

. handy as i had to bring baby today.

sainsbury were v. busy and stock disappearing quickly - offers they have on various items were sold out e.g. 70cl bottle smirnoff vodka £11, the litre has gone up a bit since christmas as now £16.99 and was £14 at christmas so you'd be better off buying 2 x 70cl, probably why there was none left, pampers wipes BOGOF, oatso (like ready brek) ½ price so need to get there first thing as asked one of the lads to see if any cereal left but there wasn't - all in all, still a good shop done

oh yeah - forgot why i started my story. asked one of the girls on the floor is there a good day to come when it's not busy. she said mon and tue used to be ok but no day is good anymore and sat she said she was on and there was nothing left on the shelves at 10 to 6 !

mimmi · 29-01-2009 07:54PM

I was in Newry today and it was busier - carpark etc, was there 3 weeks ago on a Wednesday and it was alot quieter, but I guess people were still skint from Xmas and people have had their monthly salaries paid in. It was hectic around the nappy and household cleaning section.

I bought my usual wine supply- nice Chilean wine I have had before Maipo Valley Reserve was £3.98, buy 6 get a further 5% off. Whiskas pouches 2 boxes for £5, they're nearly €6 a box is Tesco.

Notice my Lloyd Grossman sauces were not a good buy £1.87 a 100g jar, Lidl have them for €1.57 in RoI, mind you Asda have them for £1 but I am not into a long drive to find an Asda.

Went into Next to buy a lamp shade and picked up a set of 7 very nice tea towels for £1 - bargain. So a good days shop. With my Sainsburys and Lidl shop today I have all my core groceries for the next 3 weeks for a total of €140, just buy meat, bread and veg locally.

getoffthepot · 29-01-2009 08:12PM

mimmi wrote: »

With my Sainsburys and Lidl shop today I have all my core groceries for the next 3 weeks for a total of €140, just buy meat, bread and veg locally.

Should have bought your meat in Sainsburys - Sirloin & striploin steaks, Leg of lamb & lamb chops were half price yesterday !

the groutch · 29-01-2009 10:51PM

discombobulate wrote: »

Probably wouldn't work with the bus but should work for the train (as you don't have to get your ticket stamped in smaller stations before getting on) although i'm not sure where it goes through.

ty for the advice, might just head up to belfast then, would be mainly going for small electronics, computer games, etc

Guru Maith Agut · 30-01-2009 09:52AM

eth0_ wrote: »

going to Sprucefield, it's a bigger Sainsbury's and has a huuuuuuuge car park and there's a M&S close by as well.

Apart from Sainsbury's and M+S can anyone tell me what other shops are in Sprucefield there please? Also does anyone know if there is an Asda in Lisburn town itself? Or do Sainsbury's compare as well on price and stock as Asda do?

Cheers.

TarfHead · 30-01-2009 10:34AM

Guru Maith Agut wrote: »

Apart from Sainsbury's and M+S can anyone tell me what other shops are in Sprucefield there please?

There are 2 shopping centres in Sprucefield, seperated by a main road.

This is the original ..

http://www.sprucefieldcentre.co.uk/

The other is anchored by Sainsburys, and includes, IIRC, B&Q, Currys & Toys'R'Us.

Guru Maith Agut wrote: »

Also does anyone know if there is an Asda in Lisburn town itself?

According to the Store Locator service on their website - No

mimmi · 30-01-2009 01:30PM

getoffthepot wrote: »

Should have bought your meat in Sainsburys - Sirloin & striploin steaks, Leg of lamb & lamb chops were half price yesterday !

Having lived in the UK for many years, I just have an appreciation of butchers and I like to support my local guys. The great thing about ireland is that we have plenty of these outlets still.

Did you see that Ch4 programme last year about meat from supermarkets?- it would put you off.

Hollaballoo · 30-01-2009 10:40PM

Was in Newry and Sprucefield yesterday. Neither were particularly busy. Sainsbury's in Sprucefield have 18 bottles of Kronenburg for £9.98.

felinefeelins · 31-01-2009 09:22PM

went to Enniskillen this morning. Bad move, forgot about Rally Ireland, all the racers were out, twas a nightmare getting there. That aside, landed @ 7am, place was empty, shelves were well stacked. usual bargains to be had, booze was up a little. Woolworths has already been taken over by another discount shop, think it was b&m, gr8 offers, campbells soup 39p, disp latex gloves 20, 1 pound. A lot of other gear to be had, if you were kitting out a student pad you could do it real cheap tables, chairs duvets etc
plenty of parking to be had when I was leaving at 11.30. every shop has 50-70% sales on. even picked up a pair of tesco jeans 4 £1.50!!!!!!!!! Heatons had some good stuff too, lined curtains for 7ft window £10, bath sheet £4. Got a few things in Game and had no problems like an earlier poster, they said they take cash or cards from anywhere, even carried the gear out to the car!!!!!!!!!!!! was weighed down with bags n have to admit was taken aback by the offer. can anyone top that. never offered that service down south b4

DonJose · 01-02-2009 03:33AM

felinefeelins wrote: »

even carried the gear out to the car!!!!!!!!!!!! was weighed down with bags n have to admit was taken aback by the offer. can anyone top that. never offered that service down south b4

Anytime I have shopped in the north the cashiers have ALWAYS helped pack bags, they are so friendly up north, they even take the time to chat, you are lucky to get a grunt here. The cashiers down south are the pack you would ever meet, never had one help with packing the groceries. I will NEVER do my main grocery shopping here in the Republic.

Esel · 01-02-2009 03:49AM

DonJose wrote: »

I will NEVER do my main grocery shopping here in the Republic.

I take it you are not from southern Ireland, then?

mailburner · 01-02-2009 04:13AM

DonJose wrote: »

Anytime I have shopped in the north the cashiers have ALWAYS helped pack bags, they are so friendly up north, they even take the time to chat, you are lucky to get a grunt here. The cashiers down south are the pack you would ever meet, never had one help with packing the groceries. I will NEVER do my main grocery shopping here in the Republic.

Good point
But, i was waiting so long to get to the till
in sainsburys newry two weeks back that
i didnt want any help
The cashier was packing and scanning the goods for everyone
thus meaning it was taking forever to get a trolleyful through
so when my turn came i threw it all into the trolley myself
to get out quicker.
He did ask me if i wanted a wee hand tho
Nice member of staff and they all are up there compared to here
tho the older staff members in tesco are usually nice here
and overall theyre not so bad really
just one or two disinterested ones i guess
That part doesnt bother me tho as id pack it much quicker myself
and dont want to have to be there one minute more than is necessary

Theyre not as bad as people say down here in general really
I find them nice enough tho theyre not under near as much
pressure imo as they are up north
Its just that theyre far more polite up north really overall
It would be interesting to see how the staff down here would
react to a request for something if they were as busy as up north tho

Esel · 01-02-2009 05:01AM

^ Have you had any of your poetry published?

Shopping in Northern Ireland

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