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A decent florist in Galway

Madame Razz · 2009-10-19 08:35:06

You know the kind who does a good job, doesn't use half dead flowers to do it, and actually includes a decent few flowers in the bouquet, as opposed to half arsedly sticking in 5 flowers amidst a forest of greenery and charging €80 for the priviledge. Oh, and if they were civil too that would be great. I've tried a few at…

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19-10-2009 9:35am

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You know the kind who does a good job, doesn't use half dead flowers to do it, and actually includes a decent few flowers in the bouquet, as opposed to half arsedly sticking in 5 flowers amidst a forest of greenery and charging €80 for the priviledge.

Oh, and if they were civil too that would be great.

I've tried a few at this stage and can't say I was all that impressed with them, and very UNimpressed with one in particular. It's not that I spend my life buying flowers, I don't, but on the rare occasion that I do it would be nice to know that a decent job would be done and that I would get my moneys worth, as opposed to the usual WTF!!/embarrasssment.

Recommendations anybody??

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#2 19-10-2009 9:52am
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Have you tried YES Flowers on cross street?

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#3 19-10-2009 9:54am
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fend wrote: »

Have you tried YES Flowers on cross street?

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#4 19-10-2009 9:56am
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Personally I haven't, as I've heard mixed reports about them. But they are worth a try you reckon?

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#5 19-10-2009 10:30am
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I've used College Road florists quite a bit and find them really nice. About 50 euros for a good bouquet, and they deliver.

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#6 19-10-2009 10:31am
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Is that the place beyond the dog track?? I'd forgotten about there!

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#7 19-10-2009 10:38am
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Magnus wrote: »

+1

lovely shop, worth a visit. some of the other stuff they sell is extortionately expensive though....but as far as floral arrangements go probably more creative than most others in town!

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#8 19-10-2009 10:58am
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Keanes by Dunnes in Terryland

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#9 19-10-2009 11:07am
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galvianlord wrote: »

lovely shop, worth a visit. some of the other stuff they sell is extortionately expensive though....but as far as floral arrangements go probably more creative than most others in town!

Does that mean their flower arrangements are extortionately expensive too:p

I usually find that creative equals few flowers. Dammit, if I'm buying flowers I want FLOWERS!!!:pac:

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#10 19-10-2009 11:23am
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I got a solid bunch in Yes flowers for 40.

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#11 19-10-2009 1:36pm
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Madame Razz wrote: »

Is that the place beyond the dog track?? I'd forgotten about there!

That's the one.

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#12 19-10-2009 5:37pm
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+1 for Yes Flowers, though they did mess up a delivery for me before. Flowers are always fab there though.

I have heard good reports about Flowers by Kay in the Eyre Sq centre, but never used them myself.

The place on Sea Road (can't remember the name of it - it's also a cafe) is good. I got a gorgeous Orchid in there before and it wasn't overly expensive (it was cheaper than Flowers by Kay for the same type of orchid). Haven't bought anything else there (except coffee) but the lady I dealt with at the florist counter there was very friendly.

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#13 19-10-2009 5:40pm
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I use Heneghan's Florist on Sea Road.

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#14 20-10-2009 10:14pm
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yes flowers for that something special best in town imo

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#15 01-11-2009 7:17pm
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If you're looking for decent, you can't go wrong with Madden's of Flood Street. They're very civil - I usually tell them how much I have to spend and what I have in mind and leave it up to them, never been disappointed. YES Flowers around the corner are great as well.

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#16 01-11-2009 7:55pm
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I've used the guy on Eglinton Street before (forget the name), beside the church - small shop but great service and cheaper than most places in town for a really big bouquet, handmade on the spot with fresh flowers, and herself was delighted...

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#17 02-11-2009 11:38am
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YES alway have beautiful displays; I work beside them, and I've seen some fantastic creations come out their door.

Maddens are also excellent.

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#18 06-11-2009 11:48am
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Try Knocknacarra Florists. We get all our flowers from them. The staff are sound out. No airs or graces and chats away while she's putting it together. We got a MASSIVE arrangement for 30e. It looked amazing. Can't beet that

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#19 06-11-2009 5:39pm
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I have always used Celebrations florist across from the UCHG-small little place with a friendly lady running it and they are reasonable also..:)

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#20 06-11-2009 5:57pm
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What's wrong with 2/3 bunches from Lidl/Aldi/Tesco and use your creative skills?

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#21 06-11-2009 6:11pm
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snubbleste wrote: »

What's wrong with 2/3 bunches from Lidl/Aldi/Tesco and use your creative skills?

Nothing, but I'd wager your average flower sending male would fcuk it up royally. I certainly know that my OH would;)

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#22 06-11-2009 6:13pm
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Madame Razz wrote: »

Nothing, but I'd wager your average flower sending male would fcuk it up royally. I certainly know that my OH would;)

It's always the thought that counts!

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#23 06-11-2009 6:22pm
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snubbleste wrote: »

It's always the thought that counts!

In theory yes, in practise, with most women, no:pac:

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#24 16-12-2009 9:48am
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Anyone know a good florist in town?

I need to send flowers to someone who is a keen flowers person(for want of a better phrase) & I know nothing.

Any tips appreciated

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#25 16-12-2009 10:30am
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Check this old thread out:
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055714350

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#26 17-12-2009 10:06pm
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IMO I wouldnt touch yes flowers with a barge pole, the owner is an arrogant prick and his manner is definately not customer orientated, he was extremely rude when asked a question over the phone and unaware to him lost alot of business from me, they are overrated and understated

In my opinion Maddens florists is who i use and am extremely happy with them

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#27 18-12-2009 12:29am
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RuthieRose wrote: »

Try Knocknacarra Florists. We get all our flowers from them. The staff are sound out. No airs or graces and chats away while she's putting it together. We got a MASSIVE arrangement for 30e. It looked amazing. Can't beet that

I agree and also recommend. Haven't been disappointed yet.

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#28 19-12-2009 11:25pm
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Would stay away from Yes, rude staff member & crazy prices.Knocnacarra florists is great.(IMO)

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#29 20-12-2009 6:28pm
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Flowers by Kay in the Eyre Sq shopping centre are very nice, and will work to your budget, whatever that may be!

But an absolutely fantastic new flower shop is "Go dutch" in Salthill - really unusual flowers & plants. I got cool corn cobs arrangements for Halloween, they have flesh-eating pitcher plants, birds of paradise, really exotic plants! Got a weird one for my mother in law for Christmas today as well, lovely red plant (haven't a clue what it was!) good price, and gift wrapped free. If you're walking the prom, or anywhere nearby give them a look in!

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