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Moving to Galway!

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  • 23-01-2012 4:34pm
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    gdmaestro
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    Hey everyone,

    I'm moving to Galway city in the next few weeks, must find somewhere to live etc!

    Any areas you recommend to go or stay away from (for renting). I want to avoid the student areas especially but don't know where they are!


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    biko
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    Hi and welcome
    People will give suggestions but if you can tell us more about where you will work, do you drive, want to live close to city centre, budget for rent etc that'd be handy.

    And have a read of the many already existing threads on the same topic.
    http://www.google.ie/search?hl=en&q=moving+to+galway+site%3A.boards.ie


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    thesandeman
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    gdmaestro
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    Gees I'm only coming up from cork!! Haha, no women either thanks!:D

    Goin workin out in Doughiska! Lookin for a place on my own I think, was looking on daft already....there seems to be a good few in Renmore? I do drive. I don't mind where I live really with the car. Headin up for a look on wednesday!

    Ill take a look at those posts, thanks for your info!:)


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    beardybrewer
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    gdmaestro wrote: »
    I do drive. I don't mind where I live really with the car

    Ha! You don't know much about Galway traffic so.

    funny-captions-be-afraid.jpg

    Best to live on the same side of the water so you don't have to cross the bridge. Basically I wouldn't be choosing a commute from Salthill if it could be avoided. Renmore and Mervue is a good bet and if you don't mind stretching your legs its a fairly short walk in to town.


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    biko
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    If you have to get a lease, get a short one 3/6 months.
    That way you can move in anywhere and relocate once you know the place better. Plenty of rooms to go. Check daft.ie and their sharing section.


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    gdmaestro
    Closed Accounts Posts: 71 ✭✭gdmaestro


    newkie wrote: »

    Best to live on the same side of the water so you don't have to cross the bridge. .

    Aaahhhh very good tip! No I don't know much about Galway AT ALL! Great spot for a night out though, I do know that! :)


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    dan hibiki
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    thesandeman wrote: »


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G07szNm_5Jk


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    GOODME
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    Lots of people who works in the area of Doughiska do rent in the same area most house good conditions. All the best just don't go to the west side of the city you will spend lots of time on traffic jams.


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    gdmaestro
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    I called up to galway today, defo gonna live around Doughiska!! I dunno what I was thinking looking at places in knocknacarra!!:rolleyes:


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    piscesgirl1
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    Good idea, myself and my boyfriend livin in salthill and both work on the other side of the city! Traffic can be a nightmare!:eek::eek:


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    fintanforde
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    Anyone know what you have to do to join Galway Golf Club? How much does it cost, that kind of thing. I was a member of the local club, Ballinlough Castle, paying €300 per year membership. I'm playing off 24 now and want to keep at it. I liked the look of this course when I was passing it.


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    confuseddotcom
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    fintanforde wrote: »
    Anyone know what you have to do to join Galway Golf Club? How much does it cost, that kind of thing. I was a member of the local club, Ballinlough Castle, paying €300 per year membership. I'm playing off 24 now and want to keep at it. I liked the look of this course when I was passing it.

    Galway Golf Club Fees & Contact Details Here


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