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4 nights in Northern Ireland. Where and what?
Hi guys, I live in Waterford. I have a visitor coming over from Singapore in a couple of weeks. She's flying in to Dublin on the Saturday and leaves for Britain the Wednesday. So we have four nights. Having taken her round the Republic before, we plan on this visit to go to the North and see Giant's Causeway and whatever…
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When is Nexts summer sale on?
Hi does anyone know when Next usually has it's summer sale- and what usually goes into it and what the reductions are like. Saw a lovely table lamp and am really tempted! :)
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Eminem at Ward Park
Anyone see the Speccy this week? Apparently there is to be a protest on Tuesday evening against Eminem playing in Ward Park in August. I've tickets as I think it is an opportunity not to be missed. I also live very close to the park (although not close enough to get the free tickets :mad:) What do you think about it? Will…
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Hotel breaks from Belfast... accessible by public transport?
Hi Guys, I know plenty of nice places to go in NI and Ireland but I am stumped on this one... a couple of my friends do not drive so need to go by bus or train. Any suggestions? Thanks
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Come on Rory!!
It looks like he's going to get his first major victory in the next few hours. We should be proud that we have both Graham McDowell and Rory McIlroy doing so well and are both such gentlemen. They both reflect so well on our little country. (Just don't bottle it Rory!!!)
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'Irish' gift ideas and where to buy ???
I'm looking for ideas for small,cheap,lightweight 'Irish' gifts which can be bought locally,to send to America next week. Ideally I'm looking for up to 20 items,for £1 or under,suitable for kids aged up to 17 plus one or two items priced between £10 and £20 which would be suitable for adults. I'll be going into Belfast on…
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belfast coverage for talk mobile
looking at a samsung galaxy s2. best deal is on talk mobile which i think uses vodaphone? Anyone in Belfast - use it? Comment? thanks. Please keep in the n.ireland thread the mobile one is too big. need local info
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Cambridge house grammer> failing school?
If anyone else has a child who is due to start Cambridge in Sept 2011...what do you think of the latest info? If only this report (said it was inspected 2 yrs ago) was made available when the selection process was in place. Now that places have been sorted for the kids...what now? Nothing is going to change…
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Leather Chesterfield suite
I want a new suite off furniture .My old suite is only 20 years old but I want a new one . THIS or THIS is what I am looking for but where can I get it in N Ireland . I would like to see what I am buying .
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Northern Ireland, Rural Exchange - AOL User
Sticking this in Northern Ireland board, as interested to know if any local AOL broadband users here, especially if on a rural exchange, have been having any problems of late? I've been with them for years, same rural location throughout, but this past few months, service has been dreadful to say the least, with constant…
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VIRGIN v (SKY AND TALKTALK)
I currently have Sky tv and pay £24.50pm. I use TalkTalk for my phone calls/ line rental and Broadband. My monthly bill for T/T averages £40-£45. My particular phone package includes calls anytime to UK Mainland and ROI(up to 60 mins. duration each) On examination the total Virgin package that interests me costs £38pm +…
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Rip-off ferry prices
I have to go to GB mainland again this summer, sorta unexpected...cheapest is £248 via Stranraer (42 miles away)and £290 via Dublin (66 miles) How can they justify these stupendous prices when the crossing from GB to France (25 miles away) can be had for £25-40 each way? Not a happy bunny!!
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Guarantor for Private Rental - is this the norm?
Is it the norm for someone who will be in receipt of Housing Benefit to pay the rent on a private rental to be asked to provide a guarantor for the rent? I've been asked to do this by a close relative and frankly can't afford to but want to understand if this might mean they can't find anywhere to rent. If I refuse are…
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accomodation in Lanzarote
Thinking of booking a half term holiday to canary islands. see that Air lingus stop flights on 29th Oct to Gran Canaria but still operate to lanzarote. Was wondering if anyone had any advice on flights and good accommodation that wont break the bank. Never been before so resort advice would be helpful,and if there are any…
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Extreme Cleaning Services - Groupon
Hi all, Just wondering if any of you bought the Groupon offer a couple of weeks back for carpet cleaning from Extreme Cleaning Services in Bangor? If so, have any of you been able to get through to a real live human being to make an appointment? I've tried all their numbers, and can only get voicemail...
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Wooden fencing
Hi folks 1st thread. Can anyone recommend a company or individual in the Carrickfergus area who will put up a wooden fence for me. Nothing intricate but it's going to be about 20-25m long in either lap panels or upright slotted. Thank you.
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Department of Finance pays £10m for '£1m contract'
Is it not only in the last year that there was a big furore about the Water Service awarding contracts without proper Tendering? Board members etc were sacked, people were suspended and investigated, there were big investigations etc.. Now we find that the Stormont departments have awarded abot 20% of its consultant…
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getting title deeds?
Hi folks What's the easiest/cheapest/quickest way to obtain the title deeds for your property? We're looking to put up a fence but want to check the boundary line first. Many thanks!
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Advanced Driving
Any idea of good courses in Belfast or further afield? Preferably all in a few days or that? Thanks, any help or details much appreciated :) .
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Urban assault at Dundonald Icebowl
I would like to take my son and his friends here for his 10th birthday party next week. Would any of you recommend it? Your comments are appreciated. Thanks.
