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Butcher at Dundrum Car Boot
Does anyone know the name of the butcher and if they have a shop? Someone in work has recommended them and said they have some really good deals but didn't know their name. Thanks :)
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Woodburner
Me again!! :) I have a sandstone fireplace (which I hate:mad:) and granite hearth and where the fire is supposed to go i have it also lined with granite..on the inside IYKWIM!! I would love a small woodburner.....anyone have any recommendations? Or even can I do it......or should I do it? Thanks!! MoF77
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Salary in North vs South
Can anyone help me exactly work out which would be the best salary in terms of take home pay in sterling as follows? Job in Co. Armagh: Gross Annual Salary £35,000 Stg Job in Co. Louth: Gross Annual Salary €50,000 Eur 1. Would I be correct to assume that a government job in Co. Armagh with a gross annual salary of £35,000…
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Civil Service Career Break
I am currently on a career break from the Civil Service. It is now coming to an end and I would like to extend it for another year - but my concern now is - Will I get back in if I do this ? What happens if redundancies occur while I am out? Does anybody know what the current situation is for civil servants who are…
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Groupon reviews
Hi there, I am writing a feature on Groupon - whether its a good thing or not - and I'd like your opinions. Can you tell me about your experiences and whether you would recommend it to other people? And if any of you are or know businesses that have dealt with them please let me know too. Thanks!
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oil for hearth stone
Have 2 black limestone flags (3x2) for a hearth which will have a stove on. Would like to oil them for appearance, but not sure what type of oil to use. Any suggestions please.
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New Windows?
I'm thinking of getting new windows at the front of my house, the back ones are already done, just wondering if anyone has had any good experiences with local companies?
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new development is now wrong time to buy in Northern Ireland
Hi all, We really need to move at some point, was never the plan to stay in this property long term, (not sure if we would get it sold it would probably suit a first time buyer). We went and looked at a new development in Belfast recently and our still considering it, the houses would not be ready for 9-12 months. Are we…
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Ulster Bank
Please dear with me this is a long thread. I had my current account with the UB and made weekly lodgements using their 'Fast Lodgements' envelopes posted through their front door every Thursday morning. I received a statement every 2 months or so. I faithfully dropped the money in to the branch every week and there was no…
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venue for birthday party
Not very familiar with venues in Belfast area and am looking for somewhere to hold my sons birthday party that would have a bar facility, wont cost an arm and a leg and preferably be available on a Saturday night. Any ideas and advice welcome :-)
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Free Range Turkey, before Christmas?
Hi All, I'm having a Christmas dinner for some friends before Christmas day and want to do the traditional thing and have a turkey. Does anyone know where I could order a free range turkey (preferably a bronze) that I could pick up on 20th December? The supermarkets aren't offering collection of turkeys that early. I know…
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NHS discounts in NI?
Anyone got any good confirmed discounts for NHS workers in NI?? I am aware of several websites which off discount but a lot of these refer to UK mainland only. Feel free to post any success stories for discount here with details of what you did and what ID you needed :)
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Cheap Heating Oil ?
I got a surprise this evening when I arrived home from work - an oil delivery docket for 300 ltrs of heating oil delivered this morning. I hadn't ordered oil nor had my husband so I thought Santa had arrived early. Some chance ! The oil company had delivered 300 ltrs to me in error. I now have two choices - they can pump…
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shooting star?
My family think I am going daft (going?). On the way home between Ballygowan and Derryboye I saw a ball of light in the sky on a curved path. It had a slight tail and then suddenly disappeared. Did I see one of the Leonids? Please help me feel sane. Thanks G
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Rugby Ireland V New Zealand
Hi, Does anyone know where I could get legitimate tickets for this match on Saturday 20th? Ticketmaster dont seem to be doing them. Thanks in advance.
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Peter Kay Tickets - Belfast Odyssey
Just to let everyone know that a limited amount of tickets still seem to be available for the above. There are five showings, Thursday 2nd to Monday 6th with the only day not available being the saturday. £83.90 including service charge. Get them before the touts!!!…
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Christmas/Birthday present for my son!
My son is going to be 16 on christmas eve!!:eek: He has asked for nothing....i mean NOTHING!! I want to get him a piano, as he is musically gifted:o..... I didnt even know he could play the piano until August!!! He is very competent on the guitar...(which he taught himself) and when i heard him playing in August at his…
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Christmas day lunch in Belfast
where can I get lunch on Christmas day in Belfast . I know the Europa is £75 Madisons £50 . is anywhere else open .
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Orange coverage in Warrenpoint area.
Hi everyone, I have an Orange Network Pay monthly mobile. I realise the coverage is patchy, but since the end of September the phone is virtually unuseable in the warrenpoint area. I contacted Orange and they said that they had done some work to the mast in the local area and they completed the work mid October but things…
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Tesco error-cathedral city 2 blocks for 50p!
Have posted this on Grabbit Forum but thought Northern ireland readers should get a special mention as I've been to three stores in belfast and stock and offer working in all!!. Basically Tesco running two offers on Cathedral City cheese. If you buy two blocks of Mature cheese it's £3.99 BPGOF or 2 for £4.50. However,…
