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by Derek
31 Jan 2022, 18:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Indoor TV aerial
Replies: 11
Views: 3284

Re: Indoor TV aerial

diggerbarnes wrote: 30 Jan 2022, 22:11 Thanks Derek. Think I'll go the dish and outside aerial route.
Yeah that device above is no substitute for a satellite dish and a poor one for an aerial. We tried it in a mobile home where putting up dish or aerial wasn't an option then, and it didn't work at all for us
by Derek
30 Jan 2022, 21:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Indoor TV aerial
Replies: 11
Views: 3284

Re: Indoor TV aerial

Hi, Just wondering if anyone in the area has had success with an indoor aerial to pick up some free stations. I'm thinking of something like this ... https://www.harveynorman.ie/tvs-headphones/tv-and-audio-accessories/aerials-en/one-for-all-amplified-indoor-curved-aerial-sv9420.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA6...
by Derek
24 Feb 2021, 00:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Internet / Broadband
Replies: 47
Views: 16355

Re: Internet / Broadband

Haven't got the first bill yet, but it's about €25 per month more for the gigabit. You don't get a new router which surprised me. I still have the F2000 which is about 6 years old at this stage. I was going to upgrade the router but did a bit of research and decided to go with below from TP-Link. I...
by Derek
23 Feb 2021, 22:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Internet / Broadband
Replies: 47
Views: 16355

Re: Internet / Broadband

Ken wrote: 23 Feb 2021, 19:11 I got FTTH via Eir a couple of weeks ago. It's great. Getting the results below. There was no installation fee.
Can I ask Ken how much extra it costs over conventional broadband and if you were given a new router?
by Derek
09 Feb 2021, 15:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting
Replies: 3
Views: 2204

Re: Shooting

A few lads are practises their Football skills - hence all the "shots" Alas no, this sounded more like the end of a gun rather than the end of a football boot :) While walking in turvey nature reserve we looked back and could see 2 lads shooting beside caravans in a field. They shot 2 bla...
by Derek
07 Feb 2021, 17:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting
Replies: 3
Views: 2204

Shooting

I’ve been hearing what sounds like someone out shooting and it’s been a regular occurrence for the last few weekends. Not sure where it’s coming from and I could well be wrong with this, but it’s sounds to be from somewhere around St Pats GAA club. Anyone noticed similar?
by Derek
03 Aug 2020, 11:05
Forum: Planning/Development
Topic: F18A/0618
Replies: 10
Views: 8023

Re: F18A/0618

Very high density on a site with small provision for a school and retail needs. There's no mention of the heights either and they will be tall. I expect the burgeoise in Malahide to outrage over the occular intrusion this will create to their northern skyline.
by Derek
03 Jul 2020, 00:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Internet speed
Replies: 21
Views: 7593

Re: Internet speed

My router is a Huawei F2000 provided by Eir. The router uses two frequencies for the WiFi signal, 2.4Ghz and 5ghz (NB don't confuse this with 5g mobile, it's not the same!) When I search for a Wifi signal on my mobile device, I see my Eir router appearing twice as below: EIR12345678-2.4G EIR12345678...
by Derek
01 Jul 2020, 22:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Internet speed
Replies: 21
Views: 7593

Re: Internet speed

Interesting update to share. I logged a support call with Eir online requesting a replacement modem. Had a chat with their tech guru and explained my setup to him. He suggested moving the most intensive bandwidth using devices onto the routers 5ghz service and leave all other devices like mobiles an...
by Derek
29 Jun 2020, 14:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Internet speed
Replies: 21
Views: 7593

Re: Internet speed

Got chatting with a contractor in my estate who was working on behalf of Eir and was swapping out a customer router. He recommended changing to a Huawei F3000. I have the 2000 presently but these could be starting to show their age now. @sleepy, that Sagemcom router you mentioned, is that a white one?
by Derek
23 Jun 2020, 23:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Internet speed
Replies: 21
Views: 7593

Re: Internet speed

Basically anything over the phone line is Eir or another service provider who lease the line from them at a wholesale rate. Virgin use their own Tv cable to deliver their home phone, television and internet services. It is separate from Eir and as far as I know they don't sub-let it to other network...
by Derek
15 Mar 2020, 19:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Corona Virus
Replies: 74
Views: 28536

Re: Corona Virus

Is that WhatsApp group and that Donabate Village Facebook group run the same people or person?
by Derek
07 Feb 2020, 18:54
Forum: Politics
Topic: Election prediction
Replies: 22
Views: 14176

Re: Election prediction

The mini hospital that Reilly is getting the green light for, who owns this? Am certain he is just doing it for altruistic reasons though. It's a private hospital, not a public / acute one which is what's needed out here. Makes a great election sound byte that Swords is getting a hospital but the r...
by Derek
13 Jan 2020, 13:58
Forum: Planning/Development
Topic: Show me the money
Replies: 5
Views: 3562

Re: Show me the money

The distributor road will be an absolute disaster. It's ridiculously narrow and each junction will be controlled by traffic light. Its only success will be to generate traffic. If a candidate knocks on my door trumpeting this as a good news story, I ask him or her to confirm when they plan to start ...
by Derek
03 Dec 2019, 21:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Turntable repair
Replies: 4
Views: 2954

Re: Turntable repair

Hi all you oldies, anyone know where i can have a 50+ year old record player repaired and tidied up, don't think it is anything major as the table turned a few weeks ago but has now stopped. Want to give it to an expert in this area and appreciate anyone who can suggest a place to go (preferably lo...
by Derek
14 Nov 2019, 17:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What on earth is going on with the traffic on the Peninsula?
Replies: 2
Views: 2220

What on earth is going on with the traffic on the Peninsula?

Why is what should be a simple 5 minute journey from Portrane to Donabate taking over an hour? Why are the traffic lights on Donabate bridge frequently red for an excessive and unnecessary amount of time ? Why is the significant spot flooding along the main street which was resurfaced only six month...
by Derek
09 Nov 2019, 17:58
Forum: Planning/Development
Topic: State of the roads in the area
Replies: 2
Views: 2392

Re: State of the roads in the area

Yeah the roads are in an absolute mess. The water supply is fickle and possible contaminated. We’ve had excessive construction traffic for large estates and that hospital for an intolerable period,. But has anyone noticed just how bad the traffic is from morning till night? It’s backed all the way f...
by Derek
21 Oct 2019, 13:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Teenage groups/ fireworks morons
Replies: 13
Views: 7598

Re: Teenage groups/ gangs

I was told that 1 person spoke with one of the parents recently after a firework was thrown near their dog, and that parent's response was that it was just a bit of fun. Funnily enough they are not outside their own homes doing this, I wonder why? My dog is very ill and suffers from a neurological ...
by Derek
03 Sep 2019, 12:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone know what these little fellas are?
Replies: 8
Views: 5017

Re: Anyone know what these little fellas are?

Fly spray is a most effective killer of those things. Spray plenty in the morning along the floor and skirting boards before going to work and find them all nice and dead when you get home. Simples!
by Derek
30 Aug 2019, 11:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New bus service to the city Centre
Replies: 22
Views: 11543

Re: New bus service to the city Centre

if this new service takes people away from the 33D in any way, then i believe it will be the excuse needed for dublin bus to pull the service. i predict this time next year we will no longer have the 33d. hopefully though the eirebus service will be working well and will have expanded. On what basi...
by Derek
29 Aug 2019, 17:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New bus service to the city Centre
Replies: 22
Views: 11543

Re: New bus service to the city Centre

i welcome this extra service. cant for the life of me understand why extra transport planning isnt a requirement of every planning application on this peninsula and not an afterthought. but then i remember we live in ireland. my only concern is as follows will the 33D service provided by dublin bus...
by Derek
24 May 2019, 14:04
Forum: Politics
Topic: Elections
Replies: 33
Views: 18230

Re: Elections

I wouldn't judge a candidate on their support for the moratorium. Given the housing crisis, it's difficult for larger parties to support it as the optics aren't good when viewed nationally. and therein lies the problem. working for the party and not for the people. i couldnt care less about the par...
by Derek
15 May 2019, 15:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What does Donabate / Portrane need?
Replies: 14
Views: 7026

Re: What does Donabate / Portrane need?

We need councillors who will properly represent and advocate for us, and not spend hours on end waxing lyrical on social media about what a great person they are.

We elect PUBLIC representatives, not developer representatives or narcissists.
by Derek
08 May 2019, 10:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Darkness into the light
Replies: 2
Views: 2184

Re: Darkness into the light

Checked here: https://www.darknessintolight.ie/venue

It says Malahide for this year to
by Derek
23 Apr 2019, 14:56
Forum: Planning/Development
Topic: Donabate Traffic Calming Scheme Submissions are now Open
Replies: 2
Views: 2330

Re: Donabate Traffic Calming Scheme Submissions are now Open

Agree Ken, I've never been a fan of that county council and the likes of this "consultation" reminds me why. Where was the concern for traffic calming when we were being bombarded by HGV's in the last few years. Before they look at calming, why not look at footpaths and their state, and th...