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Advice needed on finding a room in Galway

  • 22-02-2011 05:53PM
    #1
    Ga1way
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24 ✭


    I've been in my current accommodation in Galway for about 5 years now and I'm finally moving out next week.

    I hate moving and I'm guessing some things might have changed since last time I did it.
    What advice could anyone give me?
    Is there anything I should be careful of?

    Is the Galway Advertiser still the best place to find a single room?
    Are there any websites worth looking at?

    Also, is WiFi a common feature in shared accommodation these days?
    I'll need to order mobile broadband in the next couple of days if it isn't.
    I don't watch TV but internet is a must! :)

    I appreciate any advice given.
    Thanks for reading.


Comments

  • #2
    jugger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 375 ✭✭jugger


    try daft.ie that is pretty good for finding accommodation and wifi internet is pretty standard now but just ask to make sure they have it


  • #3
    depot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43 ✭depot


    Friend of mine has a single room for rent in her house in Salthill, lovely area and nice house, if that of interest. Its on daft.ie I think, churchfields area of salthill.


  • #4
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,060 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Yeah Galway Advertiser and daft are the best places to find a room imo.
    There's plenty around so go see a few before you decide.
    Wifi is pretty common but you never know until you've asked :)


  • #5
    ErnieBert
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,155 ✭✭✭ErnieBert


    www.daft.ie has the advantage of letting you view photos, see the location on a map and email the owner with specific questions.


  • #6
    gaeilgegrinds1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,071 ✭✭✭gaeilgegrinds1


    easyroommate is pretty good too.


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  • #7
    Ga1way
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24 ✭Ga1way


    Thanks for the help everyone!

    I'm going to skip the Advertiser.
    Dead trees are a poor substitute for a website IMHO.

    Daft.ie seems like a great site.
    I've already seen some promising listings.
    Thankfully broadband seems to be as common as dirt these days!

    easyroommate.com seems okay.
    Far fewer listings though and I just noticed they can't even spell Limerick correctly! (Limmerick?!)
    Still, no harm in giving them a shot as well.

    Thanks again.


  • #8
    ErnieBert
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,155 ✭✭✭ErnieBert


    Ga1way wrote: »
    easyroommate.com seems okay.
    Far fewer listings though and I just noticed they can't even spell Limerick correctly! (Limmerick?!)
    Still, no harm in giving them a shot as well.
    .

    Hey Ga1way, you can't spell Galway....!


  • #9
    paraicr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 149 ✭✭paraicr


    double room with its own full size bathroom going in my place for around €270 a month (i think). Rosan Glas.

    pm if you want to see it.

    It seems to be a buyers market at the moment, plentyout there.

    Advertiser and daft are defo the best bet.


  • #10
    Jimmy9Irons
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭Jimmy9Irons


    Check notice boards in GMIT and NUIG or daft.ie or gumtree either


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