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by Ken
30 Mar 2023, 11:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flight Path
Replies: 11
Views: 2939

Re: Flight Path

Can't say I've noticed much different in terms of flight paths recently. There is one flight path that flies directly over Donabate heading east. It's generally only used if planes are taking off in a westerly direction when they need to turn and head towards the UK/mainland Europe. It really depend...
by Ken
23 Mar 2023, 22:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hire equipment
Replies: 4
Views: 916

Re: Hire equipment

Try https://rhinohire.ie/. They're just off the distributor road at the turn for The Island Golf Club.
by Ken
21 Feb 2023, 13:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Timber/Builder's merchant recommendation
Replies: 6
Views: 1071

Re: Timber/Builder's merchant recommendation

I used Brooks for supplies a few years back. Then I found https://www.jbrownebuildersproviders.com/ based in Lusk. Not only were they cheaper, but also much more reasonable for delivery. Worth a try if you're not aware of them.
by Ken
02 Feb 2023, 18:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Donapoop, the town of dog poop..and uncivilized dog owners
Replies: 9
Views: 1559

Re: Donapoop, the town of dog poop..and uncivilized dog owners

Bottom line is that the law has to be enforced. That's the only way some people will take notice. Other countries have less of a problem as they don't just enact laws, they enforce them.
by Ken
01 Feb 2023, 19:04
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Wanted Repair Disc for Toshiba Win7 Home Premium 64bit
Replies: 5
Views: 1200

Re: Wanted Repair Disc for Toshiba Win7 Home Premium 64bit

Will the PC boot at all? What error are you getting? Have you tried booting from the disk you have?
by Ken
03 Dec 2022, 13:03
Forum: Services Offered/Wanted
Topic: Freezer fan going
Replies: 2
Views: 1570

Re: Freezer fan going

If you get the model no. of the freezer or the part number from the fan, you should be able to look it up and purchase on-line. A lot of that stuff is easy enough to replace yourself if you're DIY inclined.
by Ken
21 Nov 2022, 22:01
Forum: Services Offered/Wanted
Topic: Roofer Wanted
Replies: 0
Views: 1292

Roofer Wanted

Hi, Got the name of a roofer a while back on another thread. His name was Alan and he did some work for us, he was great. However, the last time I contacted him, he was sick and awaiting a hospital appointment. I've tried contacting him a couple of times since but didn't get a response. Does anyone ...
by Ken
19 Nov 2022, 16:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flagman on Bike Swords
Replies: 5
Views: 1370

Re: Flagman on Bike Swords

He is. Saw him going past the fire station during the week. It was particularly windy, so he had the flag tied up to aid aerodynamics.

He lives in a cottage on the road off the Tesco roundabout that goes up Ballyboghall direction.
by Ken
11 Oct 2022, 19:41
Forum: Services Offered/Wanted
Topic: Handyman / Painter wanted.
Replies: 2
Views: 1884

Re: Handyman / Painter wanted.

A minimum of 3 posts are needed to send and receive PMs.
by Ken
28 Sep 2022, 15:43
Forum: Planning/Development
Topic: Finishing of Roads
Replies: 6
Views: 2615

Re: Finishing of Roads

Not Rahillion by any chance? Petrocelli built his house quicker than the developer finished that estate.

Giving away my age with that reference.
by Ken
26 Aug 2022, 20:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 33B Service
Replies: 1
Views: 983

Re: 33B Service

It was mentioned on one of the Councilors Facebook pages a few weeks back. Seemingly the company that run the service are short staffed. They say they are currently training new drivers that takes about 6 weeks so the issues should only be temporary. The problems were buses not turning up as schedul...
by Ken
06 Jun 2022, 19:40
Forum: Planning/Development
Topic: Aldi Planning Permission for Donabate
Replies: 17
Views: 7994

Re: Aldi Planning Permission for Donabate

Mary_Sheehan wrote: 06 Jun 2022, 19:22 Ken,
You can appeal FCC’s decision to An Bord Pleanana.
I can't as I didn't put in an observation. I checked and most people had made similar points to the ones I would have made. I've appealed decisions to ABP in the past. It's expensive and I've had no success.
by Ken
06 Jun 2022, 19:40
Forum: Planning/Development
Topic: Aldi Planning Permission for Donabate
Replies: 17
Views: 7994

Re: Aldi Planning Permission for Donabate

Mary_Sheehan wrote: 06 Jun 2022, 19:22 Ken,
You can appeal FCC’s decision to An Bord Pleanana.
I can't as as I didn't put in an observation. I checked and most people had made similar points to the ones I would have made. I've appealed decisions to ABP in the past. It's expensive and I've had no success.
by Ken
04 Jun 2022, 10:02
Forum: Planning/Development
Topic: Aldi Planning Permission for Donabate
Replies: 17
Views: 7994

Re: Aldi Planning Permission for Donabate

Decision letter with conditions.
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by Ken
04 Jun 2022, 09:56
Forum: Planning/Development
Topic: Aldi Planning Permission for Donabate
Replies: 17
Views: 7994

Re: Aldi Planning Permission for Donabate

According to Adrian Henchy on Facebook, planning permission has been granted to Aldi on this site. Seems incredible given the location and that Aldi use articulated lorries for deliveries. The Distributor Road would have been a far more suitable location.
by Ken
02 Apr 2022, 16:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dog litter bin near park
Replies: 6
Views: 1555

Re: Dog litter bin near park

I can absolutely confirm the bin is full and has been since early in the week. I presume Fingal realise that they have to empty it every now and then.
by Ken
11 Mar 2022, 10:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Internet / Broadband
Replies: 47
Views: 16798

Re: Internet / Broadband

No, was very straight forward. They did warn us that there is a conduit from the connection outside the gate, down the driveway to the house. If the wire runs ok, then no issues and we get connected. If they can't run the wire through the conduit, then it's our problem not their's and we are respons...
by Ken
11 Mar 2022, 10:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Internet / Broadband
Replies: 47
Views: 16798

Re: Internet / Broadband

Not an issue for me. I'm with Eir and upgraded to Gigabit broadband about a year ago. It has been great.

What provider are you with?
by Ken
04 Mar 2022, 10:13
Forum: Childminding/Babysitting Services Offered/Wanted
Topic: Childminder wanted from Sep 2022 onwards
Replies: 5
Views: 1647

Re: Childminder wanted from Sep 2022 onwards

Please note that you need a minimum of 3 posts to use PMs. You can add additional posts as required here - http://www.donabateportrane.net/viewtopic.php?t=1148
by Ken
22 Feb 2022, 19:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Comhaltas in Donabate?
Replies: 7
Views: 3289

Re: Comhaltas in Donabate?

They have a Facebook page as stated above - https://www.facebook.com/comhaltasleith ... teportrane
by Ken
17 Feb 2022, 16:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Petrol/Diesel Prices - Maxol
Replies: 7
Views: 2303

Re: Petrol/Diesel Prices - Maxol

Another 3c on both petrol and diesel today!
by Ken
16 Feb 2022, 14:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Petrol/Diesel Prices - Maxol
Replies: 7
Views: 2303

Petrol/Diesel Prices - Maxol

I don't know how many have noticed, but the Maxol in Donabate is about 5c per litre dearer than most other places. The garage on the south side of Swords main street is 1.67.9 for diesel and 1.75.9 for petrol. That's compared to 1.72.9 for diesel and 1.80.9 for petrol in Donabate. That's a lot on a ...
by Ken
08 Feb 2022, 10:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sky engineer
Replies: 1
Views: 895

Re: Sky engineer

What do you need them to do? A couple of local installers mentioned on this thread - http://www.donabateportrane.net/viewtop ... f=3&t=3934
by Ken
30 Jan 2022, 19:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Indoor TV aerial
Replies: 11
Views: 3413

Re: Indoor TV aerial

This guy seems to be local although have never used them. Maybe worth a call.

https://satelliteandaerialtvservices.co ... albriggan/
by Ken
30 Jan 2022, 13:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Indoor TV aerial
Replies: 11
Views: 3413

Re: Indoor TV aerial

This thread on Boards.ie may be useful. Looks like you'll only get the Irish stations and can be hit and miss. For more variety and quality, a dish and freeview box are the way to go. Don't be surprised that retailers sell stuff that isn't really suited to the Irish market. DAB radios are a good exa...