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#1
General discussion / Re: Weather
Today at 08:48:16 AM
Quote from: armaghniac on March 27, 2024, 04:57:31 PM
Quote from: RedHand88 on March 27, 2024, 10:52:10 AMWas looking at patio furniture last night online and then thought what is the point. Be better spending the money on a fill of heating oil.

Trying to get the ground dry for rotavating and sowing. It'll be September before its dry at this rate.

Yet rainfall in Donegal and Sligo is below average so far this year.
Lot of southerly and SE wind this winter/spring carrying wetness

Our paths, patios and garden walls are green. I wants to spray algae stuff but cannot get the required 2/3 days of dryness.

Haven't even dug the veg garden yet and usually I'd have early spuds down and other stuff sown
#2
General discussion / Re: Teachers get it handy!
March 18, 2024, 11:02:28 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 18, 2024, 10:53:37 PM
Quote from: marty34 on March 18, 2024, 10:51:22 PMWhat about the inspections?

Is it not just standard, good orvery good in the report. I think it's quite basic.

The thing is do parents: 1. Read the reports and 2. will it have any impact on their decision where to send their son/daughter.

I'd say no to both.
Not here but they are massive news amongst the chattering classes in England.
One or two bad inspection reports can cause a drop in enrollments which can be catastrophic for a small school looking to get every child they can. I've seen families leave a school and once it starts it can become a torrent.

Old buildings and poor staff morale can often affect inspections.


#3
General discussion / Re: Teachers get it handy!
March 18, 2024, 09:28:02 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 18, 2024, 08:46:03 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on March 18, 2024, 05:23:25 PM
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on March 18, 2024, 04:44:30 PMTo a point but this deal (~13% and no workload agreement) is going to fly over the finishing line without a bother.
I don't think, say, 4% and an agreed workload solution would.
Money talks.

The younger teachers are blinded by the money and haven't ever went through the unrealistic inspection show/game/charade or whatever you'd like to call it.
What's the fear teachers have of being inspected? My wife is yapping about it and she hasn't been inspected in 14 years!  ::) Maybe if inspections were more frequent e.g. annually, there would be less fuss about it.
No problem with inspections. Would welcome regular inspections for all schools.
The issue is that it's all about paperwork and procedures.

Rarely about the quality of teaching or the quality of learning.

Most inspectors are teachers who wanted to get out of the classroom.
#4
General discussion / Re: The Gym and Fitness Thread
March 17, 2024, 08:08:32 PM
Quote from: jcpen on March 17, 2024, 06:15:59 PMCompression boots, worth the money or not?
Go stand in a lake for 20 mins
#5
General discussion / Re: Holidays
March 08, 2024, 09:24:04 PM
Quote from: LeoMc on March 07, 2024, 10:58:10 PM
Quote from: manfromdelmonte on February 12, 2024, 01:42:16 PM
Quote from: WeeDonns on February 12, 2024, 11:52:03 AMI've tried searching this thread for posts on Euro Camp Holidays as I'm sure I've seen them mentioned before, but its returning nothing(?)

Currently exploring the idea of our first trip abroad with the kids – 6, 4 & 3
We liked the idea of the ferry to Brittany, but its around 17 hours & actually quite expensive so looking at flying
Has anyone any airport/camp combinations to recommend? Thinking short transfer
I've been checking flights to Nates/Paris/Amsterdam – might have to go the 12th week which isn't always ideal

I'm seeing flights from ~£800-1300 (before luggage) & the camp starts at less than £800 which isn't bad at all compared to a package holiday

fly into Bordeaux.
great 5 star campsite in Biscarrosse called La Rive. a week there will be about 500 euro outside of july and august

Currently looking at a couple of the camps in that area. Do they attract many Irish?
I would be hoping the kids can meet ones and get out from under my feet for the week.
There will be a few Irish there. Make sure the camps are running and that the instructors have English. Email the camp if unsure.
Also if hoping to do watersports on lake etc a lot of those extra activities incur a charge and only get going during the peak season
#6
General discussion / Re: Cycling
February 29, 2024, 07:44:44 PM
Quote from: Ardstick on February 28, 2024, 10:16:33 AMIts probably been asked before on this but what would be the best type of road bike to purchase for very hilly area?? Gear wise, chain wise etc?? Cheers
Better legs and lungs!
Hills are all about spinning the legs and maintaining a steady power for 10 mins plus.
Very trainable
Doesn't really matter what bike you have.
Different cassettes and chainsets just make it a bit easier
#7
General discussion / Re: Teachers get it handy!
February 27, 2024, 08:26:16 PM
Principals in big secondary schools can be assh0les to young teachers in terms of contracts and hours
#8
General discussion / Re: Cycling
February 24, 2024, 01:47:23 PM
Brexit bonus

I remember buying wetsuit and other bits from wiggle pre brexit.
Don't go near UK websites anymore

Sorry to see that shop in Belfast close - anytime I was up there I'd always hop in and see if they had anything

The classics starting this weekend so at least there is some proper cycling action
#9
GAA Discussion / Re: NFL Division 1 2024
February 17, 2024, 05:36:36 PM
Dubs getting frees much easier in croke park. Tackle the man everytime and get away with it
#10
General discussion / Re: New Car Advice
February 16, 2024, 12:51:34 PM
Quote from: snoopdog on February 16, 2024, 08:46:40 AM
Quote from: manfromdelmonte on February 16, 2024, 08:37:22 AM
Quote from: Karl Kennedy on February 14, 2024, 09:35:30 AM
Quote from: johnnycool on February 13, 2024, 11:42:19 AM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on February 13, 2024, 10:46:47 AM
Quote from: Karl Kennedy on February 12, 2024, 09:13:52 PMCurrently in the process of changing car and trying to source the best 7 seater SUV. From reading reviews the cars that seem best in performances and reliability are Hyundai Santa Fe, SKODA Kodiaq, KIA Sorento, Volvo XC90.

Would definitely be trying to buy a used car at reasonable money. Price of cars obviously increased post COVID so wondering is it best to maybe buy in England instead of Ireland.

Anyone any advice on 7 seater cars that they may already have especially the pros and cons.

Been looking at these models myself recently. If I could afford it I'd obviously go with the xc90. Beautiful Motor and never a recorded fatality as far as I'm aware. Had an older model before but cost a few Bob to run. Newer models better fuel efficiency. The Kia and Hyundai have had face lifts in21/22 so are very pricey in the used market. Although have heard great reviews on both. Kodaq q probably cheapest option with decent reviews too. Top of the range ones a decently kitted out. The prices up North are crazy. I bought a year old kuga in 2018 for 18k. Now a year old Kuga is 23k

Work colleague is a big fan of the XC90's, buys them from somewhere in Scotland though and drives it home, says he can save a few K doing it that way.



XC90 and KIA Sorento definitely have better space in the 3rd row. Kodiaq not as good. All three drive better well to be fair but would say XC90 is best by far. Higher price but you get what you pay for I guess. with whatever one we go with, long term I hope none of the three give any long term problems and are easy to run.

JCool do you know the dealer your friend buys from in Scotland? Thanks
Xc90 is like a tank
Why would anyone buy something like that
Maximum safety for your family maybe.
Quote from: snoopdog on February 16, 2024, 08:46:40 AM
Quote from: manfromdelmonte on February 16, 2024, 08:37:22 AM
Quote from: Karl Kennedy on February 14, 2024, 09:35:30 AM
Quote from: johnnycool on February 13, 2024, 11:42:19 AM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on February 13, 2024, 10:46:47 AM
Quote from: Karl Kennedy on February 12, 2024, 09:13:52 PMCurrently in the process of changing car and trying to source the best 7 seater SUV. From reading reviews the cars that seem best in performances and reliability are Hyundai Santa Fe, SKODA Kodiaq, KIA Sorento, Volvo XC90.

Would definitely be trying to buy a used car at reasonable money. Price of cars obviously increased post COVID so wondering is it best to maybe buy in England instead of Ireland.

Anyone any advice on 7 seater cars that they may already have especially the pros and cons.

Been looking at these models myself recently. If I could afford it I'd obviously go with the xc90. Beautiful Motor and never a recorded fatality as far as I'm aware. Had an older model before but cost a few Bob to run. Newer models better fuel efficiency. The Kia and Hyundai have had face lifts in21/22 so are very pricey in the used market. Although have heard great reviews on both. Kodaq q probably cheapest option with decent reviews too. Top of the range ones a decently kitted out. The prices up North are crazy. I bought a year old kuga in 2018 for 18k. Now a year old Kuga is 23k

Work colleague is a big fan of the XC90's, buys them from somewhere in Scotland though and drives it home, says he can save a few K doing it that way.



XC90 and KIA Sorento definitely have better space in the 3rd row. Kodiaq not as good. All three drive better well to be fair but would say XC90 is best by far. Higher price but you get what you pay for I guess. with whatever one we go with, long term I hope none of the three give any long term problems and are easy to run.

JCool do you know the dealer your friend buys from in Scotland? Thanks
Xc90 is like a tank
Why would anyone buy something like that
Maximum safety for your family maybe.
More likely to knock down a pedestrian due to poor sight lines.
An estate car is a much better family car
#11
General discussion / Re: New Car Advice
February 16, 2024, 08:37:22 AM
Quote from: Karl Kennedy on February 14, 2024, 09:35:30 AM
Quote from: johnnycool on February 13, 2024, 11:42:19 AM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on February 13, 2024, 10:46:47 AM
Quote from: Karl Kennedy on February 12, 2024, 09:13:52 PMCurrently in the process of changing car and trying to source the best 7 seater SUV. From reading reviews the cars that seem best in performances and reliability are Hyundai Santa Fe, SKODA Kodiaq, KIA Sorento, Volvo XC90.

Would definitely be trying to buy a used car at reasonable money. Price of cars obviously increased post COVID so wondering is it best to maybe buy in England instead of Ireland.

Anyone any advice on 7 seater cars that they may already have especially the pros and cons.

Been looking at these models myself recently. If I could afford it I'd obviously go with the xc90. Beautiful Motor and never a recorded fatality as far as I'm aware. Had an older model before but cost a few Bob to run. Newer models better fuel efficiency. The Kia and Hyundai have had face lifts in21/22 so are very pricey in the used market. Although have heard great reviews on both. Kodaq q probably cheapest option with decent reviews too. Top of the range ones a decently kitted out. The prices up North are crazy. I bought a year old kuga in 2018 for 18k. Now a year old Kuga is 23k

Work colleague is a big fan of the XC90's, buys them from somewhere in Scotland though and drives it home, says he can save a few K doing it that way.



XC90 and KIA Sorento definitely have better space in the 3rd row. Kodiaq not as good. All three drive better well to be fair but would say XC90 is best by far. Higher price but you get what you pay for I guess. with whatever one we go with, long term I hope none of the three give any long term problems and are easy to run.

JCool do you know the dealer your friend buys from in Scotland? Thanks
Xc90 is like a tank
Why would anyone buy something like that
#12
General discussion / Re: Holidays
February 12, 2024, 01:42:16 PM
Quote from: WeeDonns on February 12, 2024, 11:52:03 AMI've tried searching this thread for posts on Euro Camp Holidays as I'm sure I've seen them mentioned before, but its returning nothing(?)

Currently exploring the idea of our first trip abroad with the kids – 6, 4 & 3
We liked the idea of the ferry to Brittany, but its around 17 hours & actually quite expensive so looking at flying
Has anyone any airport/camp combinations to recommend? Thinking short transfer
I've been checking flights to Nates/Paris/Amsterdam – might have to go the 12th week which isn't always ideal

I'm seeing flights from ~£800-1300 (before luggage) & the camp starts at less than £800 which isn't bad at all compared to a package holiday

fly into Bordeaux.
great 5 star campsite in Biscarrosse called La Rive. a week there will be about 500 euro outside of july and august
#13
General discussion / Re: The IRISH RUGBY thread
February 10, 2024, 06:38:11 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on February 10, 2024, 06:16:15 PMJez, I definitely don't know what a forward pass is anymore?
more kicking in rugby than Gaelic football
#14
General discussion / Re: Holidays
February 06, 2024, 11:03:57 PM
Markree Castle
#15
General discussion / Re: Premier League 2023-2024
February 04, 2024, 09:52:07 PM
Klopp is a very sore loser