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Currently 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

I'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

Jez, I definitely don't know what a forward pass is anymore?

more kicking in rugby than Gaelic football

Markree Castle

Klopp is a very sore loser

Are Everton in trouble yet?

If they get the 10 points back then they will be mid table

Going to combine a belated honeymoon with a big birthday for the other half.

Any ideas for a high end place that isnt boring?

Thinking Mexico/Jamaica/Carribbean etc but not tied to them

All ideas appreciated as I am at a loss with this

Thailand

I expect this deal to go tits up, cause there isn't really a deal

Thought Conor Cooney was immense.
He won the ball and brought so many other players into the game in the second half

How did the referee miss the headbutt in the first half? Crazy stuff
Then the Gaels player pushed into the end netting not even punished

Definitely a case for building a dome in each province.

Well done Longford. Light the Bonfires!

Damp night for it

Women at work got a pod coffee machine about 3 years ago. Don't think I've ever used it - don't see how those pods can be good for environment.

Prefer the coffee in coffee press actually. Love a café that does free filter coffee cup refills

All these protesters must get great annual leave allowances from work

Fire lit in the doorway of former convent building in Lanesboro, Longford
Building hasn't been used for accommodation for a good number of years.
You'd wonder is it the same few gougers going around with zip fire lighters in their pockets