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I am looking for ( x ) in Galway city&county

  • 25-02-2014 2:28pm
    #1
    thebackbar
    Registered Users Posts: 460 ✭✭


    This thread is for things you need in Galway City
    There are many specialist forums on boards, don't be afraid of posting questions in Motors, Arts and Crafts, Food, Fashion etc
    Specialist forums are for all counties




    Looking for a place to donate a box of books to? is there any charities that will take a box of books?
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  • #2
    dastardly00
    Registered Users Posts: 13,300 ✭✭✭✭dastardly00


    thebackbar wrote: »
    Looking for a place to donate a box of books to? is there any charities that will take a box of books?

    I dropped in some books into Oxfam (9 Lower Abbeygate Street) a couple of weeks ago and they were delighted to get them.

    Here's a list of some other charities in Galway.


  • #3
    sunflowa
    Registered Users Posts: 73 ✭✭sunflowa


    Looking to buy some thick chalk for drawing on the pavement, anyone know where I could come by some chalk like this cheaply around Galway?!


  • #4
    bonzodog2
    Registered Users Posts: 6,208 ✭✭✭bonzodog2


    sunflowa wrote: »
    Looking to buy some thick chalk for drawing on the pavement, anyone know where I could come by some chalk like this cheaply around Galway?!

    I'd try Smyths toy shop, 2euro shops or the art shops. And Eason.


  • #5
    Haggis_Dad
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭Haggis_Dad


    where can I find a turban hat in or around town?!
    ye know, shape'n'volume of a turban... in a hat!

    please dont point at the milliner in Eyre sq. s.c., tried awready.

    or maybe is there any ethnic hairdressers left in Galway?! African shops?!
    any help appreciated.


  • #6
    elfy4eva
    Registered Users Posts: 1,204 ✭✭✭elfy4eva


    I need to pick up a good set of pillows, I bought a cheap set before and they squashed to unusable pancakes after about a month. I don't need anything posh like feather or memory foam, I just need a good pillow that wont fall flat after light use. I don't really know what brands to be looking or what price range.

    Any help would be welcome


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  • #7
    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    I have the same problem. Got some cheap ones in Argos that now look/feel like crap. Some quality pillows needed.


    Eid, did a search and apparently Dunnes have some
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=77508424


  • #8
    Gremlinertia
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 59,687 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gremlinertia


    This is somewhat OT but, pillows that have flattened can be left in the sunshine (get it while it's here) it dries them out - read it on life hack type site recently and just checked mine - it's working.


  • #9
    GeorgeAndPop
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 12 ✭GeorgeAndPop


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  • #10
    El_Dangeroso
    Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 5,620 ✭✭✭El_Dangeroso


    elfy4eva wrote: »
    I need to pick up a good set of pillows, I bought a cheap set before and they squashed to unusable pancakes after about a month. I don't need anything posh like feather or memory foam, I just need a good pillow that wont fall flat after light use. I don't really know what brands to be looking or what price range.

    Any help would be welcome
    biko wrote: »
    I have the same problem. Got some cheap ones in Argos that now look/feel like crap. Some quality pillows needed.


    Eid, did a search and apparently Dunnes have some
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=77508424

    Better bedding on the Sean Mulvoy road do Dunlop Pillows, my mom gave me a set of them and I've never slept on a better pillow.

    Mind you they are expensive but 'cost per wear' more than justifies the price.


  • #11
    elfy4eva
    Registered Users Posts: 1,204 ✭✭✭elfy4eva


    El_Dangeroso wrote: »
    Better bedding on the Sean Mulvoy road do Dunlop Pillows, my mom gave me a set of them and I've never slept on a better pillow.

    Mind you they are expensive but 'cost per wear' more than justifies the price.

    What would we be talking? more than 20 euro per pillow?


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  • #12
    civis_liberalis
    Registered Users Posts: 3,772 ✭✭✭civis_liberalis


    El_Dangeroso wrote: »
    Better bedding on the Sean Mulvoy road do Dunlop Pillows, my mom gave me a set of them and I've never slept on a better pillow.

    Mind you they are expensive but 'cost per wear' more than justifies the price.

    Any idea of a ballpark price-range for those?


  • #13
    AlbionCat
    Registered Users Posts: 144 ✭✭AlbionCat


    Pillows - bought a memory foam one from Penneys, in comparison with a dunlop one it does pretty well. I found it an acceptable replacement and OH hasn't even noticed!


  • #14
    elfy4eva
    Registered Users Posts: 1,204 ✭✭✭elfy4eva


    AlbionCat wrote: »
    Pillows - bought a memory foam one from Penneys, in comparison with a dunlop one it does pretty well. I found it an acceptable replacement and OH hasn't even noticed!

    I did see those ones in Penneys alright, think theyre €12? on offer from time to time at €8 each aswell. Must check see if they still have em.


  • #15
    El_Dangeroso
    Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 5,620 ✭✭✭El_Dangeroso


    elfy4eva wrote: »
    What would we be talking? more than 20 euro per pillow?
    civis_liberalis wrote: »
    Any idea of a ballpark price-range for those?

    €80 euro per pillow, but they are the mercedes of pillows. I just realised I spelled it wrong, should be dunlopillo.


  • #16
    aw
    Registered Users Posts: 786 ✭✭✭aw


    Upstairs in TK Maxx have a great selection of pillows/bedding/etc.

    Got some lovely good quality feather & down stuff there recently.

    Can really recommend.


  • #17
    elfy4eva
    Registered Users Posts: 1,204 ✭✭✭elfy4eva


    aw wrote: »
    Upstairs in TK Maxx have a great selection of pillows/bedding/etc.

    Got some lovely good quality feather & down stuff there recently.

    Can really recommend.

    yea I went in and bought some today, had a look in penneys first they had the memory foam ones there at €10ea. I found them a bit firm for my taste, so I went upstairs in TK and got a pair of Diana Cowpe "Hotel Quality" ones for €17. They're great, gonna sleep well tonight! :P

    Nice one.


  • #18
    mmmull
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭mmmull


    Hey folks,
    I'm looking for computer parts in Galway City:

    CPU:

    AMD FX-8350
    or
    AMD FX-6300
    and/or

    Motherboard:

    Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P
    and/or
    MSI 970A-G46 FX
    and/or
    Asus M5A97 R2.0

    Thanks in advance!


  • #19
    Gatame
    Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭Gatame


    Does anybody have a number for someone in Galway Hibs management, to enquire about the astro-turf pitch there?


  • #20
    civis_liberalis
    Registered Users Posts: 3,772 ✭✭✭civis_liberalis


    Gatame wrote: »
    Does anybody have a number for someone in Galway Hibs management, to enquire about the astro-turf pitch there?

    Number is on their Facebook page here


  • #21
    moy83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,701 ✭✭✭moy83


    El_Dangeroso wrote: »
    €80 euro per pillow, but they are the mercedes of pillows. I just realised I spelled it wrong, should be dunlopillo.

    Worth every penny . Anthony Ryans have them aswell but I think they are €100 there


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  • #22
    ciano1
    Registered Users Posts: 2,137 ✭✭✭ciano1


    Any cheap gyms in the city centre that have student memberships, preferably with a pool. It's annoying how most of them won't put prices on their websites! :mad:


  • #23
    Gatame
    Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭Gatame


    ciano1 wrote: »
    Any cheap gyms in the city centre that have student memberships, preferably with a pool. It's annoying how most of them won't put prices on their websites! :mad:

    Planet Fitness, beside the 24hr tesco on the headford road. It's 25 per/month if you use direct debit. No contract. It doesn't have a pool but it's a relatively nice gym by my standards. Avoid the Kingfisher in NUIG at all costs.


  • #24
    b.gud
    Registered Users Posts: 4,784 ✭✭✭b.gud


    moy83 wrote: »
    Worth every penny . Anthony Ryans have them aswell but I think they are €100 there

    Are these the ones? Or are these a lower end version?
    http://www.arnotts.ie/action/brandlist/Dunlopillo

    EDIT: just properly looked at that list and I assume this is the one you were talking about
    http://www.arnotts.ie/Product/dunlopillo-super-comfort-pillow/299515/400400100?fhparams=fh_location%253d%252f%252fcatalog01%252fen_IE%252ftarget%253e%257bshopbybrand%257d%252fuda_brand%253e%257bdunlopillo%257d%2526fh_view_size%253d16%2526fh_start_index%253d0


  • #25
    moy83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,701 ✭✭✭moy83


    b.gud wrote: »
    Are these the ones? Or are these a lower end version?
    http://www.arnotts.ie/action/brandlist/Dunlopillo

    EDIT: just properly looked at that list and I assume this is the one you were talking about
    http://www.arnotts.ie/Product/dunlopillo-super-comfort-pillow/299515/400400100?fhparams=fh_location%253d%252f%252fcatalog01%252fen_IE%252ftarget%253e%257bshopbybrand%257d%252fuda_brand%253e%257bdunlopillo%257d%2526fh_view_size%253d16%2526fh_start_index%253d0

    I think they are but they have a few different types . Dunlopillo is definitely the brand , you wont regret spending a bit extra on them


  • #26
    JohnCleary
    Registered Users Posts: 10,206 ✭✭✭✭JohnCleary


    ciano1 wrote: »
    Any cheap gyms in the city centre that have student memberships, preferably with a pool. It's annoying how most of them won't put prices on their websites! :mad:

    Kingfisher NUIG, thought that would be obvious.

    250 EUR PA


  • #27
    SlipperyPeople
    Registered Users Posts: 1,717 ✭✭✭SlipperyPeople


    Is red stripe available in any offys in Galway ?


  • #28
    FouxDaFaFa
    Registered Users Posts: 6,850 ✭✭✭FouxDaFaFa


    Where's the best place to buy paneer in Galway or should I just try to make my own?


  • #29
    ben.schlomo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,962 ✭✭✭✭ben.schlomo


    FouxDaFaFa wrote: »
    Where's the best place to buy paneer in Galway or should I just try to make my own?
    The Asia Manila store on Abbeygate St have two types.


  • #30
    Alcoholicia
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭Alcoholicia


    Hi! I'm looking for a heart rate monitor! Not sure about any sports shops in Galway at all since I'm just here on study abroad. Any help would be appreciated! :)


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  • #31
    D Trent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,341 ✭✭✭D Trent


    Alcoholicia wrote: »
    Hi! I'm looking for a heart rate monitor! Not sure about any sports shops in Galway at all since I'm just here on study abroad. Any help would be appreciated! :)

    Try the Homecare Medical place behind pillo hotel in terryland


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