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ACCOMMODATION SUPERTHREAD! **Read first post before posting**

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  • #1502
    RisteardM
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭RisteardM


    So I'm going into first year in NUIM and I have applied for on campus accommodation but I don't think I will get it so I'm searching for a house to rent. If anybody has space or knows anybody who is looking for someone to live with them then please let me know. If i dont find somewhere soon it looks like i will have to live in Dublin. Would that be to far to commute everyday?


  • #1503
    angela1711
    Registered Users Posts: 469 ✭✭angela1711


    RisteardM wrote: »
    So I'm going into first year in NUIM and I have applied for on campus accommodation but I don't think I will get it so I'm searching for a house to rent. If anybody has space or knows anybody who is looking for someone to live with them then please let me know. If i dont find somewhere soon it looks like i will have to live in Dublin. Would that be to far to commute everyday?

    Depends where in Dublin would you live. Commuting from Conolly station isn't too bad. But say if you would live somwhere where you would have to get a bus to get you to Conolly station because there is no dart. It may even take you 1,5 hours (one way) to commute to Maynooth.

    Once I was living in north dublin so it took me 15-20 min to get to Conolly station and than another 30 min to get to maynooth. Plus you have to walk to the stations, college etc. I had to wake up at 6 o'clock to be there for 9am lecture :P so not the best option :)


  • #1504
    queenie154
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭queenie154


    femmeXfatale wrote: »
    Hey,

    It really depends on the landlord you go with; some who cater mostly to students, will give college months. Other places cater to students, phd's, commuters, and maynoothians; most of these places are a years contract. As far as I know all the accomindation above Dunnes store is yearly, and some of the nicer houses, but it really depends on the landlord. It's hard for them to get people during the summer months and they know accomindation is lacking so I'm guessing the savvy minded are getting as much for their buck as they can.

    I think if you look at the college accomindation list it'll say yearly or college term. A lot of the good accomindation was taken by continuing students. There was a mad frenzy in May
    What about for digs?


  • #1505
    Dermot77531
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭Dermot77531


    going into 1st year (hopefully) finding it hard to find anything apart from digs... anyone know of any rooms(apart from digs) going let me know!


  • #1506
    9bred4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 728 ✭✭✭9bred4


    Dermot77531 wrote: »
    going into 1st year (hopefully) finding it hard to find anything apart from digs... anyone know of any rooms(apart from digs) going let me know!

    Same as what I asked. No real answer was given


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  • #1507
    Dermot77531
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭Dermot77531


    lost at this stage... really don't want to go into digs.. praying i get campus tomorrow!


  • #1508
    9bred4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 728 ✭✭✭9bred4


    Dermot77531 wrote: »
    lost at this stage... really don't want to go into digs.. praying i get campus tomorrow!

    Stop I'm the same ha. Dunno what'll happen if I don't. Plus knowing my luck I wont!


  • #1509
    Eric Cartman
    Registered Users Posts: 26,283 ✭✭✭✭Eric Cartman


    From the 1st of september we have a room available in Leixlip , smokers and lads preffered, its a house for sociable people who are laid back, train station (leixlip louisa bridge - 1 stop to maynooth) and the 66 bus stop are 3 mins walk from the house , 300 a month + bills . PM Me for more details.

    Preference given to people who can stay for 12 months and don't go home every weekend but we're flexible on that. Currently 3 lads aged 22-24 living in the house but were not too concerned about age.

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  • #1510
    femmeXfatale
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭femmeXfatale


    queenie154 wrote: »
    What about for digs?


    From what I know, digs are just for college months, I've never heard anyone staying past the college term. Ask the landlord to be 100% though!


  • #1511
    typicalstudent
    Registered Users Posts: 36 ✭typicalstudent


    Got the offer and acceptance of NUI Maynooth today and so the race for accommodation is on, I'm looking for off campus private renting, not family shared digs!
    Anyone out there know of anywhere that would suit?
    Preferably under €100 a week, 2 bedroom minimum!


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  • #1512
    typicalstudent
    Registered Users Posts: 36 ✭typicalstudent


    NUIAL wrote: »
    Hey there!

    My friend and I are living about 5/10 mins (walking) away from college and need someone to share a twin room! We're going into second year and its €80 a week and in a class location! I know a twin room isn't ideal but we also all know how hard it is to get a place, but sure we'd have the craic and be fun to live with :) We're both tidy and clean, friendly and up for a laugh. Message me if you're interested! :)

    Is this still available? If so PM please!


  • #1513
    thelad95
    Registered Users Posts: 7,812 ✭✭✭thelad95


    Hi guys I've found some decent houses at reasonable prices but I need some room-mates. :) Anyone who is interested PM me :D


  • #1514
    cheesefiend
    Registered Users Posts: 780 ✭✭✭cheesefiend


    thelad95 wrote: »
    Hi guys I've found some decent houses at reasonable prices but I need some room-mates. :) Anyone who is interested PM me :D

    Argh, meant to PM that!! Sorry


  • #1515
    thelad95
    Registered Users Posts: 7,812 ✭✭✭thelad95


    Just on my above post, most of the places in Maynooth itself seem to be gone :(


  • #1516
    LadyLyons
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭LadyLyons


    I have a room available that may suit a student at NUIM. I am a mature postgrad student and I live in Celbridge. I have a son who lives with me. I want to offer the right person accommodation for a nominal sum, maybe €35 per week to cover costs. I would prefer a female from Munster who would return home every weekend.


  • #1517
    queenie154
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭queenie154


    femmeXfatale wrote: »
    From what I know, digs are just for college months, I've never heard anyone staying past the college term. Ask the landlord to be 100% though!
    Do you know what the story is with christmas and Easter holidays?


  • #1518
    Melissa1996
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭Melissa1996


    Hi, I'm an 18 year old female, going studying science in Maynooth this September. I've left it a little late to find accommodation and everywhere seems to be taken but I was hoping someone was in need of a house mate, if anyone has anything to offer please PM me, thanks :)


  • #1519
    Huell1995
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Huell1995


    19 year old lad going into 1st Year to study Arts in Maynooth. If anyone wants/needs a housemate give me a shout and PM me! Cheers.


  • #1520
    Ms. Koi
    Registered Users Posts: 2,168 ✭✭✭Ms. Koi


    You don't pay rent in digs for the week/two weeks around Christmas. You do pay rent for the rest of the term. When you find accomodation, before you give the landlord any money, ask to see the lease agreement. It's what you have to commit too. I hear of so many people who give a deposit, see the lease a month later and aren't happy with something but it can be too late.
    Majority of landlords will be more than happy to show you the lease and explain what weeks they expect rent for. I know we have a set timetable and every week required is listed.


  • #1521
    tazmcn
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭tazmcn


    ROOM AVAILABLE in Clauinn Aoibhinn!
    I have a room available to rent for the first semester if anyone is interested.
    Single room in a college house with two girls and one guy.
    A lot of internationals leave after first semester so its a good way to grab a room for first semester and then find another for second.
    PM me if interested.


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  • #1522
    Bored_Girl
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Bored_Girl


    1st year going into Arts in Maynooth, wasn't my first choice so i have only just started to look for accommodation, if you know of anything please pm me and let me know!!


  • #1523
    miissjuly
    Registered Users Posts: 121 ✭✭miissjuly


    Anyone willing to commute from Lucan?


  • #1524
    thelad95
    Registered Users Posts: 7,812 ✭✭✭thelad95


    miissjuly wrote: »
    Anyone willing to commute from Lucan?

    People are willing to commute at this stage but what would expenses be like on public transport and how long does it take to get to Maynooth from Lucan? How often do buses run to Maynooth and vice versa?


  • #1525
    Thwip!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,234 ✭✭✭Thwip!


    Lots of threads have been merged into this one as it's a Superthread for Accommodation and ain't no-one got time for that*


    *that being countless multiple threads all about accommodation


  • #1526
    Quinzy
    Registered Users Posts: 56 ✭✭Quinzy


    Buses run roughly every half an hour, the 66 and the 67. It takes around 20 minutes to get to Maynooth from Lucan. With a Leap Card your bus fare will cap out at around 20€ per week regardless of how often you travel. You can get more info on that from the Leap Card site. :)


  • #1527
    GarIT
    Registered Users Posts: 8,671 ✭✭✭GarIT


    Quinzy wrote: »
    Buses run roughly every half an hour, the 66 and the 67. It takes around 20 minutes to get to Maynooth from Lucan. With a Leap Card your bus fare will cap out at around 20€ per week regardless of how often you travel. You can get more info on that from the Leap Card site. :)

    It's cheaper to pre pay for 30 days travel, it works out at €100 for six weeks if you're in for 5 days each week.


  • #1528
    Beeatrixx
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭Beeatrixx


    I've been looking for houses and I'm starting to think that rather than trying to find a room in a house it might be a better idea to team up with a few people and get a house together. I can't post the link here cos I'm a new used but I have a link to a house if people want to PM me about it?
    It's in Clonfert, I actually don't know how far from Maynooth that is :/


  • #1529
    zl1whqvjs75cdy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,042 ✭✭✭zl1whqvjs75cdy


    You'd want to be driving to get to Maynooth. Very back o beyond.


  • #1530
    Firinneg
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Firinneg


    Anyone looking for a house mate? Getting desperate at this point!


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  • #1531
    Firinneg
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Firinneg


    I've found a place but need another person (preferably first year female) to share with,€95 a week, 5 mins walk away from campus pm me for info :)


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