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Shopping in Northern Ireland

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    #3992
    youngblood
    Registered Users Posts: 1,768 ✭✭✭youngblood


    both have similar range of supermarkets?


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    #3993
    joeysoap
    Registered Users Posts: 6,230 ✭✭✭joeysoap


    Drink is not cheap in the north.


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    #3994
    Zaph
    Registered Users, Subscribers Posts: 47,274 ✭✭✭✭Zaph


    Will be heading up to Belfast in a couple of weeks. Any decent off-licences on the way back, specifically with a good range of craft beers that we wouldn't usually see down here?


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    #3995
    Madagascan
    Registered Users Posts: 137 ✭✭Madagascan


    Patww79 wrote: »
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    Most stores two packets of paracetamol.
    Not sure about ibuprofen.


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    #3996
    Donal55
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,023 ✭✭✭Donal55


    joeysoap wrote: »
    Drink is not cheap in the north.


    £32 last month for a ltr of gordans and bacardi in asda enniskillen.


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    #3997
    youngblood
    Registered Users Posts: 1,768 ✭✭✭youngblood


    i think thats pretty good value there no?


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    #3998
    Donal55
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,023 ✭✭✭Donal55


    youngblood wrote: »
    i think thats pretty good value there no?

    Yep


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    #3999
    5500
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    joeysoap wrote: »
    Drink is not cheap in the north.

    £15 for a litre of Smirnoff and captain Morgan's recently in Sainsbury's, worked out at €34.40, that's cheap. There's always been good value in booze over the years in the north, you just need to be buying large amounts of whatever it is your after to get the saving and make your trip worthwhile


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    #4000
    L1011
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    joeysoap wrote: »
    Drink is not cheap in the north.

    Spirits are. Beer often isn't - they've higher duties; especially on higher abv%.


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    #4001
    joeysoap
    Registered Users Posts: 6,230 ✭✭✭joeysoap


    Agree. beer is not cheap. I find that Dunnes and Lidl are as cheap at Christmas as makes not difference with the north. Unless you are treating it as a day out, or buying other stuff.

    Slab of Guinness in Tesco last week €28. You won't get that in the north, ( and a lot of the cans are 440 size)


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    #4002
    ButtersSuki
    Registered Users Posts: 53,028 ✭✭✭✭ButtersSuki


    Beer (well specifically lager) will be sold as a loss leader in all of the UK supermarkets in the run in to Christmas. These vary by supermarket of course but it's not unusual to see (by way of example) 3 cases of 12s (be that 440ml/500ml cans or 330ml/500ml bottles) for £20. And you can mix and match brands etc. That's their standard offer at Christmas time. It tends to be on mainstream (i.e. non-Craft) lagers, but that will appeal to most shoppers.

    It's just too early to see those offers yet, but they will come.


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    #4003
    bladespin
    Registered Users Posts: 7,333 ✭✭✭bladespin


    youngblood wrote:
    both have similar range of supermarkets?

    Yes, Newry is Sainsburys and Tesco, Enniskillen is Asda and Tesco.

    I always check online before a trip, from time to time each has special offers.
    joeysoap wrote:
    Drink is not cheap in the north.
    Not cheap just a lot cheaper than here.


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    #4004
    OldRio
    Registered Users Posts: 5,915 ✭✭✭OldRio


    joeysoap wrote: »
    Drink is not cheap in the north.

    Just back from Enniskillen. Spirits and wine bought for Christmas. I'll wait nearer the time for the beers. You Sir are incorrect by a long way.


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    #4005
    youngblood
    Registered Users Posts: 1,768 ✭✭✭youngblood


    Good to hear Old Rio-anything you spotted on bargain youd recommend?
    heading up tomorrow


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    #4006
    slave1
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 18,678 Mod ✭✭✭✭slave1


    Busy? Heading up in the morning...

    My stuff for sale on Adverts inc. outdoor furniture, roof box and EDDI

    My Active Ads (adverts.ie)



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    #4007
    OldRio
    Registered Users Posts: 5,915 ✭✭✭OldRio


    youngblood wrote: »
    Good to hear Old Rio-anything you spotted on bargain youd recommend?
    heading up tomorrow

    Hi, Prosecco was purchased in Asda for a fiver.

    Redbreast Whiskey, 12 year old was 40 pounds. Cost about 60 euro normally. There had a good selection of other Whisky's and Whiskeys at reasonable prices.

    Asda Courvoisier Cognac was 20 pounds.

    I'll pop back up early December. Good savings to be made on the Christmas trees.
    As for the food? Cheaper and better selection here in Leitrim. IMHO.


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    OldMrBrennan83
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    #4009
    Jayop
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    Spirits and wine are so cheap above in comparison. I'd never go up just for a shopping trip, but when I'm up I'll always stop on the way back and rid myself of any excess sterling I have.


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    #4010
    Geuze
    Registered Users Posts: 13,066 ✭✭✭✭Geuze


    OldRio wrote: »
    Redbreast Whiskey, 12 year old was 40 pounds. Cost about 60 euro normally.

    Redbreast is 31 GBP in Sainsbury, a bargain.


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    #4011
    youngblood
    Registered Users Posts: 1,768 ✭✭✭youngblood


    Prices yesterday
    1 litre Tanqueray Gin 20 pound Tesco
    1 litre Bombay sapphire 20 pound Asda
    70cl Jack Daniels 15 pound Asda
    1 litre of Captain Morgans 18 pound Tesco
    1 litre of Smirnoff 15 pound Asda


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    #4012
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    Zaph wrote: »
    Will be heading up to Belfast in a couple of weeks. Any decent off-licences on the way back, specifically with a good range of craft beers that we wouldn't usually see down here?

    Check out this blog - while it's from 2013/2014, I've checked a lot of the links and a lot are still working so you should find something

    https://belfastbeer.wordpress.com/2013/08/09/craft-beer-spots-off-sales/

    also- these

    https://twitter.com/LightHouseWines

    https://twitter.com/kwmwine


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    #4013
    L1011
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    Zaph wrote: »
    Will be heading up to Belfast in a couple of weeks. Any decent off-licences on the way back, specifically with a good range of craft beers that we wouldn't usually see down here?

    There aren't many beers with UK distributors that bother with NI and no ROI distributor - and stronger craft beers are dearer in the UK due to an aggressive ramp in duty that we don't have. So don't expect bargains.


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    #4014
    Berberis
    Registered Users Posts: 783 ✭✭✭Berberis


    Haven't been up shopping in Newry in 8 or 9 years.
    My wife and I have a hankering to drive up there next Friday and maybe stay overnight.

    I would imagine most of any shopping done would be in stores like M&S and debenhams and looking at their UK and Irish websites there appears to be a massive difference in price when you convert the Euro to pounds.

    Anyone who have been up recently got any other good deal tips around houshold and general gift purchases.

    BTW we were thinking of staying in the Flagstaff lodge. reviews seem to be good. Any boardies stay there before or any tips or other possible places to stay.


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    #4015
    stingz
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭stingz


    Quick question
    Can I pay in euro in Asda enniskillen and what is exchange rate euro to sterling??


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    #4016
    CeilingFly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,378 ✭✭✭CeilingFly


    stingz wrote: »
    Quick question
    Can I pay in euro in Asda enniskillen and what is exchange rate euro to sterling??

    Current official mid exchange rate is €1.13/£1

    So probably €1.15/£1


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    #4017
    muffler
    Registered Users Posts: 45,820 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    stingz wrote: »
    Quick question
    Can I pay in euro in Asda enniskillen and what is exchange rate euro to sterling??
    I cant say for sure but I think most if not all Asda Stores will accept Euros. The Strabane branch certainly does.

    At one time they used to set an exchange rate on a Monday and stuck with that for the remainder of the week but I think the rate may change daily now.

    Unless you want a fair bit of sterling change just ensure you have €5, €10 and €20 notes as they convert your Euros and give the change in sterling. If for example something cost £70 they would ask for €80 so if you had nothing but 2 €50 notes then (if they dont have Euro notes themselves) they will exchange your €100 and give you the change in sterling. Thats fine if you're going shopping elsewhere or are returning again for another visit but it would be a lot handier to hand over €80.

    Google the number and give them a ring in the morning to see what their exchange rate will be.


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    #4018
    TheBody
    Registered Users Posts: 5,619 ✭✭✭TheBody


    ASDA Enniskillen definitely take euro. They have quite a competitive exchange rate too. I don’t recall the exact figure but it was as good as I was getting with my revolut card.


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    #4019
    bladespin
    Registered Users Posts: 7,333 ✭✭✭bladespin


    Anyone know if Asda or Tesco are doing deals on slabs? Will be passing Enniskillen later.


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    #4020
    jtk13
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭jtk13


    Does anyone know where I can buy baileys pumpkin flavoured Irish liquor...


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    #4021
    Geuze
    Registered Users Posts: 13,066 ✭✭✭✭Geuze


    GBP has fallen to 90p, that's a nine-month low.


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