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N. Ireland

Archives for February 2006

Arsenal football tickets for home games?
Anyone got contacts in N.I. to purchase 2 home game tickets for Arsenal. My son (7 years old) and I would love to go before Highbury is no more. I know there are online ticket sales, but I would prefer to see the tickets before payment. Games I would be interested in would be; Charlton Athletic, WBA, Villa, Spurs. Anybody…
Anyone actually claimed over the postal strike??
Has anyone claimed for delayed 1st class post? I know you are entitled to £10 if its more than 11 days old but how exactly do you go about claiming it? Is it as simple as bringing in the franked envelopes and asking for a tenner or do you have to provide more proof? Anyone done this yet?
Egg Money Card
I'm thinking of getting one of these for the cashback but am wondering about how to pay it out of a NI bank account - Ulster Bank. I do most of my banking over the net. Does anyone have any experience?
Northern Ireland Electricity
Just as Phoenix Gas has recently seen new competition arriving on the Northern Ireland scene, does anyone know if NIE are ever going to have their monopoly on the Northern Ireland domestic marketplace broken? OK, so there is a regulator but surely if there was competition surely we'd all get a better deal. Electricity in…
3 for £15 DVDs Sainsburys Forestside
I'm not sure if this works in all Sainsburys however I bought 3 of the "3 for £15" DVDs in the Forestside Sainsburys Belfast, and when the discount came off I was charged £13 instead of £15. I pointed it out to the assistant who really didn't care because it was what the computer said. Ahem slight Little Britain moment...
Has anyone experience selling a Northern Ireland number plate...?
...and if yes, do you have any tips or can you suggest a good, reliable online site to use? I am about to scrap my car but won't get any money for it (afaik). So, feeling that it would be a shame not to get a few pennies (or hopefully pounds) from doing so, I thought about trying to sell the registration plate first (HUI…
Greek Restaurant Help?
Hiya Im trying to find the address and phone number of a Greek Restaurant in Holywood sorry I dont know the name can anyone help me out ASAP. Apparently its the only one and I need to get a booking for my niece and her boyfriend for this evening.
Buying an Investment Property in the Lisburn Area
I am considering buying an Investment Property in the Lisburn area. Does anyone know of any areas close to Lisburn that are currently reasonably priced which it is thought may increase in value over the next few years. Many Thanks Elephant Guy
compensation for postal strike? (merged discussion)
how do you go about getting compo for something that can't be measured in financial terms, eg, losing property i wanted cos did not receive formal mortgage offer in time, also delayed my ex-oh-to-be from moving out of marital home and causing unnecessary stress? any ideas please? xx
Tax Advisors / accountant
I forsee an increasingly complicated tax postion in the future. Can anybody recommend a decent tax advisor in Belfast or surrounding areas? Preferably one that knows the tricks and is willing to share them without costing as much as the taxman.
Philips DVDR 3305 - Ballymoney, Co Antrim
I was in an independent electrical store in Ballymoney, Co Antrim, this afternoon to pick something up when I noticed a Philips DVD Recorder for under £100. (Model DVDR 3305) It can use + or - discs and seems to be able to play loads more. It is the first sub £100 "brand" name recorder I have seen and am now regreting…
Solar Panels...
Hi all, Im really interested in getting solar panels installed when I replace my flat roof to a pitched roof. I know about the clearskies grant available but has anyone had experience with it before?? Also, been in touch with a supplier in the UK, https://www.navitron.org.uk who are extremely helpful and seem to be the…
Philips DVD Recorder under £100
I was in an independent electrical store in Ballymoney this afternoon to pick something up when I noticed a Philips DVD Recorder for under £100. (Model DVDR 3305) It can use + or - discs and seems to be able to play loads more. It is the first sub £100 "brand" name recorder I have seen and am now regreting buying the ASDA…
Dog owners Ballymoney
Thought here was a good a place as any to post :) Im moving over to the Kilraughts Rd area end of the month and was wondering if there were any devoted dog owners in the area using this board who would like to get in touch, recommend a vet, be willing to show me where the good walks are or just wanna say hi to a newcomer.…
Current Account
Do any of the NI banks have an internet current account which pays a decent rate of interest? Any suggestions?
IFA Sale
IFA are having a one day sale today 20 windsor avenue and https://www.irishfa.com only been on the web site and the sale doesnt seem 2 be very good. Gonna call down later cos ive 2 pick the mrs up from near by. might be of some use to someone
Council house advice
Was just wondering if I could get some advice. We bought our council house in 2003 and I was under the impression we could sell (if we choose to) after 3yrs, but my friend has told me this isnt the case we have to own the house for 6yrs before we can sell. Can anyone help. Thanks
Solicitor for buying house
I recently purchased a house and I now have to get a solicitor. Does anyone know any decent solicitors that are good and good value for money?
Chip & PIN day moved?
Did anyone hear on UTV life tonight that loads of Chip & PIN numbers are floating about the mail office in Belfast and that the date for Northern Ireland may have to be rescheduled.
CCC Ireland Rugby Shirts £30 in ASDA
Just saw these in Asda reduced further from £40 which is a good price for a Canterbury shirt to £30 now mainly large and XL available. this top won't change for about two more seasons.

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