I am looking for ( x ) in Galway city&county

Cluedo Monopoly

Cluedo Monopoly wrote: »

I need to get rid of old childrens bikes. They are in need of repair but should work ok. Does anyone take in old bikes and refurb them or use the parts?

Talk to the guys in An Mheitheal Rothar in the Galway shopping center. They'll find new owners for those

McGiver

Guffy wrote:

1. Clothes bank. Westside, knocknacarra, there's plenty around.

Cheers. I've found Enable Ireland have clothes banks outside generally near glass recycling bins all around the city.

Guffy wrote:

2. Drop them to any electrical store.

Are you sure? It's like many electronic gadgets and a printer.

Guffy

McGiver wrote: »

Cheers. I've found Enable Ireland have clothes banks outside generally near glass recycling bins all around the city.


Are you sure? It's like many electronic gadgets and a printer.

They might have to be signed up to the Weee scheme. I know peter Murphys in westside are and possibly cunniffes in galway shopping centre

Your Face

Would anyone know where to get semolina flour?
Preferably on the west side of the city.

McGiver

McGiver wrote: »

Are you sure? It's like many electronic gadgets and a printer.

It isn't automatic:
'Retailers must take back your old electrical and electronic equipment in store for free on a one-for-one, like-for-like basis. This means the old product must be of the same type or have the same purpose as the new item purchased.
Retailers in large stores (with an electrical-goods sales area greater than 400 square metres) must accept your small appliances (less than 25 cm high) for recycling without insisting you buy anything.'
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/environment/waste_management_and_recycling/recycling_waste_from_electrical_and_electronic_equipment.html

Bredabe

McGiver wrote: »

Cheers. I've found Enable Ireland have clothes banks outside generally near glass recycling bins all around the city.


Are you sure? It's like many electronic gadgets and a printer.

Citybin in Oranmore takes weee free. www.citybin.ie

CitizenFloor

Andrea B. wrote: »

If it is circular rear one, make sure fan is working on oven-setting or you may be looking for another element soon.

Thanks Andrea - Its circular alright, but the fan is working.



I removed the element and its burned out.

Andrea B.

CitizenFloor wrote: »

Thanks Andrea - Its circular alright, but the fan is working.



I removed the element and its burned out.

Great! They do not last long if the fan is bust.

Fozzie Bear

the-island-man wrote: »

Hi,

I'm looking for someone to lay concrete and curbing around my house. I'm based in North Galway.

Anyone got any good recommendations?

IKerb based in Ballygar did my kerbs and also patio areas about 3 years ago. I'm based in Galway city area. Happy to recommend them, they were also 5 grand cheaper than the next nearest quote I got.

https://www.ikerb.ie/

topcat77

Does anyone know where i can buy a block of lard? I've tried all the major supermarkets.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lard

Lard makes the best pie pastry if your wondering why i'm looking for it.

B Rabbit

Someone or a company to build a custom dining bench something like

https://www.ezlivingfurniture.ie/left-hand-facing-corner-dining-bench-stanford.html

Your Face

Your Face wrote: »

Would anyone know where to get semolina flour?
Preferably on the west side of the city.

Seen a bag in Terryland Asian shop yesterday!

Cheshire Cat

topcat77 wrote: »

Does anyone know where i can buy a block of lard? I've tried all the major supermarkets.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lard

Lard makes the best pie pastry if your wondering why i'm looking for it.

Try one of the Polish/Eastern European shops. I've bought lard (smalec) in the Foodland in Westside before.

Your Face

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Seen a bag in Terryland Asian shop yesterday!

Cool. Thanks

Buddy74

As my mother has poor eyesight, she asked me to get her a decent size Analog watch she can see on her wrist. 30-40 mm white face I thought was the best approach, I thought I had hit the jackpot when Argos had one that even talked. Downside is it'll take 2 weeks and home delivery costs as well as I want it for Mother's Day.

Has anyone spotted anything like that around the city that I can purchase or any ideas that could help this quest?
I'd greatly Appreciate the assistance.

topcat77

Cheshire Cat wrote: »

Try one of the Polish/Eastern European shops. I've bought lard (smalec) in the Foodland in Westside before.

I found some smalec in the polish shop "Aga Polish Food" on kingstone rd. Thanks!

McGiver

Bredabe wrote:

Citybin in Oranmore takes weee free.

That worked, thanks! Good place to dispose WEEE and other stuff.

beardybrewer

Is the Liosban Recycling Centre seriously closed on weekends? Anywhere take WEEE waste? Are you allowed to travel to recycle?

biko

beardybrewer wrote: »

Is the Liosban Recycling Centre seriously closed on weekends? Anywhere take WEEE waste? Are you allowed to travel to recycle?

https://www.galwaycity.ie/recycling-centre
NOTE: Due to current Government restrictions, the Civic Amenity site is closed until further notice.

Oranmore open https://www.citybin.com/for-home/drop-off/
Monday to Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm (Open during lunch) / Closed Sundays & Bank Holidays

Bredabe

beardybrewer wrote: »

Is the Liosban Recycling Centre seriously closed on weekends? Anywhere take WEEE waste? Are you allowed to travel to recycle?

Larger electrical retailers should take them back, Harvey's might take them on the westside.
I can't swear to this but I think Peter Murphy's in westside sc might take it either.


https://www.weeeireland.ie/household-recycling/where-can-i-recycle/

Mrs OBumble

Bredabe wrote: »

Larger electrical retailers should take them back, Harvey's might take them on the westside.
I can't swear to this but I think Peter Murphy's in westside sc might take it either.


https://www.weeeireland.ie/household-recycling/where-can-i-recycle/

If you have to replace an appliance then whoever sells you the new one has to take the old one.

If you're just clearing junk, that's not essential and can wait till Liosbaun opens.

Mr Rhode Island Red

beardybrewer wrote: »

Is the Liosban Recycling Centre seriously closed on weekends? Anywhere take WEEE waste? Are you allowed to travel to recycle?

Bredabe wrote: »

Larger electrical retailers should take them back, Harvey's might take them on the westside.
I can't swear to this but I think Peter Murphy's in westside sc might take it either.

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Can confirm Peter Murphy's in westside took a washing machine off my hands back in August, one that was bought elsewhere. Think they're obliged to take WEEE waste even if you aren't buying something off them. Now maybe things have changed since then but it was no issue for me.

EDIT: Just saw an earlier post there, they aren't obliged to take large appliances off your hands if you aren't making a purchase

Buddy74

Buddy74 wrote: »

As my mother has poor eyesight, she asked me to get her a decent size Analog watch she can see on her wrist. 30-40 mm white face I thought was the best approach, I thought I had hit the jackpot when Argos had one that even talked. Downside is it'll take 2 weeks and home delivery costs as well as I want it for Mother's Day.

Has anyone spotted anything like that around the city that I can purchase or any ideas that could help this quest?
I'd greatly Appreciate the assistance.

You might be sorted already, but have you had a look at the Cluse brand? Quite a big watch face, come in different styles, and the straps are changeable. I got one for my mam a few years ago, she has sight issues, and still loves her watch. From checking their website, shipping is 3-5 days to Ireland.

bearclaire

Hi, I’m looking for a jewellers in the City to repair a few things including a Heirloom Ring that is 120 years old ( great grandmothers) obviously I know they aren’t open but I want to give them to my daughter to repair for my birthday in April
Thank you

xckjoo

bearclaire wrote: »

Hi, I’m looking for a jewellers in the City to repair a few things including a Heirloom Ring that is 120 years old ( great grandmothers) obviously I know they aren’t open but I want to give them to my daughter to repair for my birthday in April
Thank you

Ray on Abbeygate Street. Dunno what the name on the place is but there's a doorway beside Vanda Luddys Gallery and he's up a flight of stairs

Edit: found an old thread giving the same advice but better directions. The other shop mentioned (Quinn) is gone now. https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2056824687

Zzippy

xckjoo wrote: »

Ray on Abbeygate Street. Dunno what the name on the place is but there's a doorway beside Vanda Luddys Gallery and he's up a flight of stairs

Edit: found an old thread giving the same advice but better directions. The other shop mentioned (Quinn) is gone now. https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2056824687

Second that, Ray does great work, charges a fair rate and is really friendly and approachable. He did our wedding rings a few years ago and he'll still stop for a chat if ya bump into him at the supermarket. Lovely guy.

Mrdata.

I am looking for a good roofer/insulation specialist to advise on cold bridging I have near the ceiling in a couple of rooms in my house. Anyone have similar issue and have any recommendations?
Thanks

Redkite200

A playstation 5. I am not as anxious or desperate as it's not for myself, it would be a gift for kids and isn't urgent but there doesn't seem to be any sign of stock anywhere and when they do pop up you need to be luckier than getting a Glastonbury ticket!

Any had/have any luck/advice?

xckjoo

Does anywhere sell plantains?
I think you can use unripe bananas as a substitute but wondering if I can pick up the real thing

zell12

Terryland Fruit and Veg should have it