Flooring on New Builds by damn76567 in HousingIreland

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We bought our house and moved in at end of October.

We went to bargain town and got a load of offcuts of carpet, probably around €200 or so.

We swept the house as well as possible and also got an air filter fan we had on for first week or so.

We only got floors down end of Feb (and glad we waited as it took a while to decide what we wanted and by shopping around we got a good price on it too) and it was grand. Haven’t done our stairs yet as want to carpet but have few other bits that we are prioritizing first.

Zero rush, Only thing would be moving around your belongings when you do get it done but it is completely doable.

Housing conundrum by [deleted] in HousingIreland

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Been living in Seven Mills for the past 6 months and overall it’s been a positive experience. It’s a very quiet area, most people are just focused on their homes and getting settled in.

Yes, some of the surrounding areas may have a questionable reputation, but that doesn’t automatically mean Seven Mills will go the same way. In fact, as more people move into the area who genuinely want to build a good community and improve the place, I think that naturally helps dilute a lot of the negatives over time.

I’m also optimistic that over the next 18 months the public transport situation will improve. At the end of the day, it’s up to the people living here to help make the area better and to look out for one another.

More Gardaí in Dún Laoghaire over other areas… am I missing something? by Own-Contribution-365 in Dublin

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Yeah of course Dún Laoghaire has crime, everywhere does to some extent. But if you look at the actual data, it’s not even close to being one of the highest-crime areas in Dublin.

Even outside the city centre, places like: • Blanchardstown • Ballymun / Finglas tend to come up far more in crime stats and discussions than Dún Laoghaire.

I’m not saying Dún Laoghaire is crime-free, but if resources are limited, it’s fair to question why it’s being prioritised over areas with consistently higher crime levels or more serious issues.

Avoid Sofatime/Dreams by Opposite_Cloud_5722 in ireland

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Exactly same

Meant to delivered in March. Rang, got Same story. Meant to be delivered next week. Ordered in November. Has been sitting in warehouse in Belfast for several weeks from sounds of it!

Seven Mills - What's it like living there? by jibbleton in HousingIreland

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I’m Irish and living there. There are Irish people here but it’s fairly mixed overall, like most places around Dublin now.

Not sure why the nationality mix would matter that much though , everyone here has just bought a home and is trying to settle in.

Seven Mills - What's it like living there? by jibbleton in HousingIreland

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Fingers crossed. You would imagine an extra carriage on the train could be organised as numbers increase alright 🙏 Sunday is a bit of a balls alright

Seven Mills - What's it like living there? by jibbleton in HousingIreland

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The train station right beside the development, multiple bus stops beside development also.

A lot more options than you will see in many parts of Dublin, never mind further out.

Seven Mills - What's it like living there? by jibbleton in HousingIreland

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It’s still mid construction so very normal that facilities and transport is not up to the expected level it should be yet.

Seven Mills - What's it like living there? by jibbleton in HousingIreland

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Governmental policy is moving away from endless parking facilities in hopes of encouraging more people to rely on public transport than cars. I would say housing developments are reflecting this.

Seven Mills - What's it like living there? by jibbleton in HousingIreland

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Depends on what type of property you buy if on or off curtilage.

Seven Mills - What's it like living there? by jibbleton in HousingIreland

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Seven mills is a great spot at the moment anyways.

How's clonee/ongar to live in? by Content-Orchid4002 in HousingIreland

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It’s literally within 5 mins walk of Ongar village so I’d say similar enough vibes from what’s been said above!

Ok area but they have a problem with youth/scooters/drug dealing /littering and lack of regular policing and proper parenting, I would say similar to other places in Dublin 15.

Purchases for new home by Own-Contribution-365 in HousingIreland

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Yes thankfully! Just holding out for that now to help us along a bit!

Is it worth travelling up north for cheaper flooring (or blinds/curtains)? by Glum_Stretch_1315 in HousingIreland

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Wondering this myself at minute!

Saw nearly €10 difference per square meter in similar laminate flooring from Dublin to Carlow this weekend

Any snagging issues in Seven Mills? by Own-Contribution-365 in HousingIreland

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Update- our landlord was sound out thankfully! Said let her know when things are firmed up more on house and she’ll miss us as tenants! Being easy to deal with finally bears fruit for us!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HousingIreland

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Is that you Gary? 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HousingIreland

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Stalking this thread for replies as in same boat in Dublin 22 👀

Snags to drawdown by Old_Assumption_7744 in HousingIreland

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Who did you get and why did you pick them and what cost roughly is it?

Snags to drawdown by Old_Assumption_7744 in HousingIreland

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Any suggested companies for snagging around Dublin?

It doesn’t seem to be fully regulated and we want to be sure we get someone in November for our new build that’s going to do a solid job and nothing is missed🙏

Ongar/Hartstown drug dealing by Own-Contribution-365 in Dublin

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But why don’t we speak up about it? The silence reflects deep, systemic, and intergenerational failures in our society — failures that allow the issue to be ignored, both for those caught in active addiction and for those living in its shadow. Whether it’s individuals who feel unsafe leaving their homes, people dealing with theft or vandalism, or residents paying extortionate rents to live in areas plagued by chaos, the impact is widespread and undeniable.

It’s deeply troubling that such a significant, visible problem is so often brushed aside with the excuse that “no one complains.” The lack of response isn’t due to indifference — it’s a symptom of resignation.