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Accomodation in Letterkenny

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  • 25-03-2009 8:07pm
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    crisco10
    Registered Users Posts: 6,179 ✭✭✭


    hi there!

    I am moving to Letterkenny and am looking on daft.ie for apartments/rooms to rent. Just wondering, where are the good and bad areas of letterkenny from a renting point of view?

    I would be looking to get a more upmarket professional type place as opposed to studenty.

    Cheers!

    crisco10


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    weiss
    Closed Accounts Posts: 259 ✭✭weiss


    would you be sharing with strangers or living alone?

    not sure if i'm allowed on here to say whats good or bad...so i won't.
    I would be looking to get a more upmarket professional type place as opposed to studenty.

    Funny you say that because its the students who actually have best accomodation for money in the town..

    Some students can get 2 bedroom apartment for €70, which includes electric,internet,tv license..

    But anyway.. :eek:

    All i can say is look around before you take the room/apartment.
    If the area/apartment is well looked after, you can guess its good place to settle.


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    Senna
    Registered Users Posts: 8,800 ✭✭✭Senna


    Just post the name of a few areas you have seen that are of interest and we'll give as much feedback as we can.

    If your in the area you could pick up The Dealer free ads paper, loads of rented accommodation in there, probably a lot more than on daft.ie.


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    crisco10
    Registered Users Posts: 6,179 ✭✭✭crisco10


    Senna wrote: »
    Just post the name of a few areas you have seen that are of interest and we'll give as much feedback as we can.

    If your in the area you could pick up The Dealer free ads paper, loads of rented accommodation in there, probably a lot more than on daft.ie.

    Yeah not in the area yet which is irritating! well I suppose broadly speaking, i was looking at areas in the Glencar area, up the Kilmecrenan Road and then down new "Old Town" (apparently its across the bridge at Dunnes)


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    homer simpson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,852 ✭✭✭homer simpson


    crisco10 wrote: »
    Yeah not in the area yet which is irritating! well I suppose broadly speaking, i was looking at areas in the Glencar area, up the Kilmecrenan Road and then down new "Old Town" (apparently its across the bridge at Dunnes)


    Glencar is OK, depending on the estate, there is a load of estates up by kilmacrennan road, Glentain, gort na greine, are decent have both appartments and houses plenty for rent. Oldtown is ok , its a bit of a bottleneck traffic wise during busier times though. I know someone living in the flats across from the new dunnes (above breslins, street cafe, offices above units then flats on 2nd floor) they are very spacious i was surprised first time i was in them, they are strictly profesionals, lift ect.ect. if you are intereted pm me ill ge the mobile of landlord, not sure if any are free, worth a try though. the place above mcginley motors is good to as far as i know, not sure of the landlord try the garage they should know, sorry its long hope it helps.


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    NatDonegal
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    Best areas of the town are mountain top, gortlee, ballyraine ... that general side of town in my opinion.


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    donegalman1
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    lots of student areas in Ballyraine, Gortlee side of town, probably not that noisey though. Glencar would be better that way, most estates are good.

    Kilmacrennan Road seems good too.

    Depends I think where you plan to work and if you have a car/walking as some areas are a good ten minutes at least walking to town centre.

    Old town was rough years ago but is now a more settled place with more older familes left.


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    jimmycrackcorm
    Registered Users Posts: 14,330 ✭✭✭✭jimmycrackcorm


    It's hard to come up with a list me areas to avoid.


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    Farls
    Registered Users Posts: 1,785 ✭✭✭Farls


    jimmycrackcorm wrote: »
    It's hard to come up with a list of areas to avoid.

    Meadowbank (Murderbank)

    Foxhills (The Caribbean)

    Glen Tain (Calcutta)

    FortWell (The Bronx)

    and to a lesser extent Harmony Hill (Cop Town)

    Thats the names on them for obvious reasons.


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    peachesxcream
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    Farls wrote: »
    Meadowbank (Murderbank)

    Foxhills (The Caribbean)

    Glen Tain (Calcutta)

    FortWell (The Bronx)

    and to a lesser extent Harmony Hill (Cop Town)

    Thats the names on them for obvious reasons.

    Apart from the first one, I take it you're the only one who uses those other names, i have never heard a being use them!


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    jimmycrackcorm
    Registered Users Posts: 14,330 ✭✭✭✭jimmycrackcorm


    I'll give you Fortwell but it's no Jobstown.


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    Farls
    Registered Users Posts: 1,785 ✭✭✭Farls


    peachesxcream wrote: »
    Apart from the first one, I take it you're the only one who uses those other names, i have never heard a being use them!

    Nope have heard them used all around the town, including estate agents...if you lived in any of the estates you would agree!


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    Harps
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    Im staying in Glencar Park in Glencar, its a pretty good estate. Ive never had a bit of trouble white staying here. Very quiet and within walking disance of the town centre

    Theres a few houses that have signs up at the moment, not sure if theyre for sale or rent but worth checking out.


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    Carrickman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,282 ✭✭✭Carrickman


    homer_simpson wrote: »
    the place above mcginley motors is good to as far as i know, not sure of the landlord try the garage they should know, sorry its long hope it helps.

    My sister lived there up until a few weeks ago nice appartment and it's got underground parking very handy.


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    Bob Z
    Registered Users Posts: 2,587 ✭✭✭Bob Z


    Farls wrote: »
    Meadowbank (Murderbank)

    Foxhills (The Caribbean)

    Glen Tain (Calcutta)

    FortWell (The Bronx)

    and to a lesser extent Harmony Hill (Cop Town)

    Thats the names on them for obvious reasons.

    Have you lived in any of these places?


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    Farls
    Registered Users Posts: 1,785 ✭✭✭Farls


    Bob Z wrote: »
    Have you lived in any of these places?

    I have!


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    Bob Z
    Registered Users Posts: 2,587 ✭✭✭Bob Z


    Farls wrote: »
    I have!

    Whats so bad about them? i used to live in meadowbank thought it was ok. Fortwell is right beside the main street


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    Farls
    Registered Users Posts: 1,785 ✭✭✭Farls


    Bob Z wrote: »
    Whats so bad about them? i used to live in meadowbank thought it was ok. Fortwell is right beside the main street

    Different strokes for different folks. I know two people that own houses in meadowbank and they can't get them rented as its such a kip, I would generalize the most of the long lane area in that breath actually. A quick rule of thumb would be if you owned a car > 20k would you park it there over night...no.

    I know fortwell is not far off main street, doesn't make it any better. Sure the hibernian apartments are over looking main st. would you stay in them??


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    ajaymaity
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭ajaymaity


    Hey,

    I know this is an old thread. Just wondering how is Church Lane and Grand Central Apartments. I have potential offers to rent from them, but wanting an opinion from someone who's been living in Letterkenny for few years. I am not a local :)

    Any help is appreciated.

    Thanks,
    Ajay


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    JoannieG
    Registered Users Posts: 236 ✭✭JoannieG


    Church Lane is a lovely area - the focus of the Cathedral Quarter initiative.


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    #21
    piston
    Registered Users Posts: 520 ✭✭✭piston


    What would Court Manor House be like?


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    Joshua J
    Registered Users Posts: 1,305 ✭✭✭Joshua J


    piston wrote: »
    What would Court Manor House be like?

    Lived there a few years ago and liked it fine. Handy for town etc. Lots of students stay there (i wasnt a student) and some people I talked to had issues with loud music/partying from neighbouring apts. Luck of the draw.


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