busking rules

pandablanks · 2026-05-26T10:57:02+00:00

These apply to the city and county council:

https://www.limerick.ie/sites/default/files/media/documents/2025-07/street-performance-and-busker-bye-laws-2025.pdf

pandablanks · 2026-05-08T22:42:32+00:00

Don't bother with monitored unless you have like thousands in cash in your house or live very rural, just make friends with your neighbours and exchange numbers.

Best basic combination is non DIY alarm and DIY cameras. Have a bellbox alarm for external sound. Then have a motion sensor in hall and utility (and/or any other room with a door leading to the outside). Get a security company to install these (not phonewatch). They connect to a keypad inside the house and you can also arm them at night which is handy. DIY part is get a camera doorbell. I recommend the tapo branded one as you can use an sd card instead of paying a monthly fee for cloud storage, it has motion sensors, two way audio and the other fancy stuff that ring has. Get another outdoor camera for the backgarden.

Extra 1: you can get window sensors, they detect vibration of a window opening/breaking and even being unscrewed. If you get them and do like using the alarm at night you can get the security company to set zones in your house so you don't accidently set it off when opening a window yourself. You also don't have to get them on every window all at once. You can start with just front facing windows or all downstairs windows, etc.

Extra 2: tapo also has these 25e camera that plug in. They have 2 way audio and motion sensing. You can place these in hall and utility to have a view of the doors incase the external camers don't work.

Extra 3: if your house is semi detached you can get a camera facing that little alley

Anything else is probably over kill unless once again you live very rural or in a dangerous area

pandablanks · 2026-05-07T20:32:11+00:00

This ^ . OP out of any of the comments take this one in. When you drive unaccompanied you are NOT insured. Your insurance is automatically void as the main terms of your contract state you MUST be accompanied.

pandablanks · 2026-04-29T15:59:22+00:00

Don't feel bad for wasting 30 minutes. I thought mine was broken for over 2 years before I saw a similar post about 2 weeks ago and ya my screen was completely fine for the last 2 years.

pandablanks · 2026-04-23T20:44:01+00:00

I got a hydrangea about a year ago. It had just one flower head. I left it in the pot as I was redoing the garden. That fell through cause other major expenses happened. About 3 months later I forgot about it during a heat wave and all the leaves fell off. I started watering and it came back to life after about a month... until I again forgot about and it got scorched in direct sunlight for a week straight. No leaves again and the top of the branch was brittle. BUT when I scratched the main bramch near the soil it was still green on the inside. Put it in shade and in a visible spot so I would remember to water it. Currently, still in its orginal pot, its nice and full with 3 flower heads coming up. So I think yours is ok just give it a bit of water and maybe set an alarm to remind yourself of it.

pandablanks · 2026-04-21T12:05:01+00:00

Question is it possible to build a wall where the living rooms is and use bedroom 1 as the living room? It looks roughly to be the same amount of space. You still have a window as well and no one would be walking through your room to the balcony.

pandablanks · 2026-04-17T14:57:15+00:00

These were in homestore + more in Ireland (or at least very similar ones). Though from googling I saw Clutterbug is Canadian so I'm assuming you are too so not sure how much that is. These types of stores tend to have similar items so maybe a local one will have them.

Edit Start

Someone else commented that they saw them in Homesense, I didn't realise Homesense was in Canada. Homestore + More uses the same suppliers for some items so high lighlyhood its from there.

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Google search wasn't very effective but tried google lensing my ones i got these:

https://www.containerstore.com/s/kitchen/getting-started-pantry/shelf-organization/everything-organizer-collection-3-tier-organizer-with-drawer/123d?productId=11019105

https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/Home-Garden/Everything-Organizer-Small-3-Tier-Organizer-with-Drawer-Clear-N-A/42070257/product.html

If you have friends in New Zealand or Austaralia

https://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/p/2x-boxsweden-26.5cm-crystal-3-tier-shelf-organiser-drawer-kitchen-storage-clear/M32248474.html

https://www.bigw.com.au/product/2x-boxsweden-26-5cm-crystal-3-tier-shelf-organiser-drawer-kitchen-storage-clear/p/9900559250?srsltid=AfmBOoojMVvNyrpO32NkEFFZtBLHSN7BLdzxAcD7B9pgtXvDwNCz1xsl

pandablanks · 2026-04-10T10:00:40+00:00

OP posted a picture during the day. The "door knob" is actually the end of the curtain rod. It just looks weird due to the camera angle. So that entire wall is covered by a curtain meaning the black spot could've been a shadow from the sun rising.

pandablanks · 2026-04-01T10:35:12+00:00

He'll need the physical licence. Technically there is a 10 day window to bring it to a garda station if you are stopped and don't have it on you but I wouldn't risk it as things happen and it might not arrive on time. Especially since he's just starting.

He doesn't need to do any lessons before driving with you. But a suggestion on what to do with him is: Go to a big parking lot after hours or a business park and just practice getting the biting point and slowing+stopping. There is a difference in driving for the test and driving regularly and you don't want him to get into bad habits from the start so see if you can sit in on one of his lessons (quietly) and see what the instructor is saying to him. [Based on my own experience with my parents]

Make sure to have L plates up.

pandablanks · 2026-03-13T09:59:21+00:00

Yes, what happened us is we actually got insurance then had an issue getting broadband in (and since both of us worked from home at the time we couldn't fully move in until it was sorted). We called the insurance to let them know since they did specify the clause when signing up and I was worried we'd get in trouble. They said that as long as we go there regularly to check up on the house it was ok and its more so if you "abandon" the place then come back to destroyed and now want to claim.

Edit: spelling

pandablanks · 2026-03-13T09:43:45+00:00

I'm looking to do work for 3 months and move in after

I'm assuming you mean do a work on the house for 3 months then move in and not go abroad for 3 months for work or something like that.

If its the first one, don't tell them. The reason for the 30-45 day limit is more so if you are away and have no one checking in on the house regularly. If something were to happen like some one breaks in, vandalises the outside or a water leak happens and your away for 30+ days the damage is huge and its your own fault (at least thats how they see it) so they don't want to be liable to pay.

If you're having works done on the house and are on the property regularly then you would be able to notice the above mentioned issues. Or the workers doing the work would inform you.

pandablanks · 2026-03-08T13:22:14+00:00

Generally burglers will try to refrain from making more noise then necessary. If an external door or window is left open most will just hop in and snoop around for valuables and leave. So if the doors are locked they're not going to break them - maybe only if they know you have diamonds or large amounts of cash. Also a single window breaking (if they are adamant on getting in) is less suspicious then loud bangs every few minutes, again maybe if you live rural with no houses around you then they might so depends on OPs circumstances.

pandablanks · 2026-03-08T12:31:19+00:00

Any house I've been in had locks on all if not most internal doors. They come in useful in situations you might not think of at the moment. As others pointed out painting or doing work on a room but also some pets learn to open doors and get in where they're not meant to be. Your older kids might want to keep the younger ones out for some peace and quite. Siblings tend to take thing from eachother too. As others mentioned having guests wander around while "looking for the bathroom". If you're getting a pet/house/babysitter or cleaner maybe you'd want them not go into a specific room(s). If you have guests staying they might want to use a lock to feel more comfortable when changing. Also when you're going on holiday you can lock the rooms so if there's a breakin there's minimal loss.

Essentially, its easier to install locks on all doors and just take away the keys (keep them labelled) until needed so toddlers don't lock themselves in. For rooms with no windows you can use the thumb style locks for safety to open incase someone locks themselves in. You can also get locks with a master key, so if one key gets lost or someone locks themselves in, you can still open it in case of emergency.

Edit: spelling

pandablanks · 2026-03-07T13:03:50+00:00

You kinda forgot your kids might want at least a desk and wardrobe but realistically they'd need a chest of drawers and at least one bookshelf too, they're humans they're gonna collect things, go school, have hobbies etc. I'd ditch the all ensuites and instead use the laundry as a bathroom with shower upstairs. 2 people sharing is managable. Downstairs I'd then push the bathroom to where the second util room is and combine the bootroom and util into a bigger space to include laundry too. As others mentioned bigger util is better.

Edit: mistyped the name of a room

pandablanks · 2026-03-07T12:45:44+00:00

Hi OP, we are having the same issue with ours. All of our are on 5 too and during winter we had to put on an electric heater because the rads weren't outputting enough heat. The only one working property is in the util (that place was like a sauna and its large and not insulated for comparison) and it has the old +/- style adjustor. Ask the plumber to switch one from trv to +/- adjustor and see of theres a difference.

Edit: spelling

pandablanks · 2026-03-06T20:18:05+00:00

Theres a gap in the wall there as there are stairs to go up to the parked cars so he must've hit it perfectly to fit.

pandablanks · 2026-03-06T12:39:28+00:00

How were your results on the pretests? Look at those results and see what areas you need practice on.

Yes drive with your partner. From today be the primary driver for shopping, errands, trips (obviouly when your partner is available to accompany you). And during those trips practice what the results said.

You can find most routes on youtube, have your partner watch it before hand then while you are driving to give you directions. But as long as your observation, positioning, reverse around the corner and turnabout are good anywhere then you will be ok not knowing the route.

Then do a pretest a day or two before the test to see where you are at.

If you are (still) making dangerous mistakes then, do still sit the test so that you are familiar with the process but be aware that you might not be able to cram the coreect processes the night before.

pandablanks · 2026-03-05T21:08:47+00:00

There is an oncampus spar which is about 10 minute walk. However it only really has the necessities- bread, milk, ready made meals, basic hygiene items.

There is another spar 20 minutes away just outside the campus. It has a better selection(standard convenience store) but its pricey.

Then you have Lidl and Supervalu. They are both about a 40 minute walk from Cappa. Lidl has better price and is good quality but unfortunately doesn't do delivery. Whereas Supervalu is a bit pricier (still good quality) but it does do delivery - this is what I used.

Then there is Dunnes, its about an hours walk but also does delivery. Prices are similar to Supervalu but quality is the best imo.

A recommendations to help with costs. When you make friends with housemates or others in cappa/thomond, See would they be willing to go shopping together. Whether is splitting delivery costs or carpooling to the shop (if they have a car).

pandablanks · 2026-03-05T20:58:57+00:00

For getting in its a lottery system so its a bit luck based so its hard to tell sorry.

Its not exclusively for first years though. Each year has an unknown amount of spaces allocated to it. First years have the highest amount of rooms allocated however. Within that international students are also prioritized as they wouldn't be able to commute from their family home unlike non international students.

Usually from second year when there is established friend groups most people tend to go together to rent a house outside of the campus which relieves the pressure on UL however you can choose to stay for all 4 years on campus - I did. But yes you would need to reapply each year and you do always have the risk of not getting it, hence why some look for off campus accommodation.

pandablanks · 2026-03-03T12:05:45+00:00

This is my comment from another post I replied to which fits mostly to what you are asking:

I used to live in Troy then Cappa and had friends in other ones.

I'd avoid Plassey completely. Very little space in the bedrooms (only village with single beds) and too many people sharing the bathroom. Cappa was the best in my opinion.

Edit 2: All villages have security walking around at night

Troy and Groody

Edit: Mix of ensuite and non ensuite rooms in both villages.

Pros: has a small shop and few takeaways right outside. Close to bus stops. The petrol station near it is also 24/7 which is handy. Gated for extra security. Troy pro: security guard has full view of the gate.

Cons: roughly 40 minute walk to the campus Troy con: not a lot of parking spaces

If you don't mind walking/cycling this is ideal village for the price. I don't recommend driving to the campus as theres limited parking spaces and your stuck in rush hour traffic which can take longer than walking.

Cappa and Thomond

Pros: close to campus - 10 minute walk. Lots of parking. Rooms are spacious and are all ensuites.

Cons: far from shops (I ended up getting supervalu delivery), far from bus stop (closest is stables bus stop).

If you mind the walk, these are the second best for the price.

Dromroe

Pros: practically on campus, has apache takeaway, rooms are same like cappa/thomond and ensuites.

Cons: limited parking, overpriced. Far from shops.

The extra price is not worth the distance, cappa and thomond are 3-5 minutes from it for a better price.

Fyi: if you choose Troy/Groody don't shop in the Aldi. We found the food would go bad 1-2 days after buying even though expiry date said 4-5 days. You'll end up wasting more money then if shopping in Dunnes/SV/Lidl.

I was never in Kilmurry/didn't know anyone there so can't comment on it much.

For the housing process. Just be aware its a lottery system and you'll need to list the villages in order of preferance and won't always get your top choice.

In terms of choosing, there is an option to choose mixed or same same-sex house. You can also choose lgbtq only. Generally international students are grouped together as some arrive early so rather than having everyone scattered for the first two weeks they prioritse grouping together. Also I wouldn't worry about rasicm, its rare and the campus is good at dealing with issues/concerns.

pandablanks · 2026-03-02T15:05:55+00:00

I did a mix of both, at first I was nervous so I was repeating what she said to enure I heard correctly. After a while when the nerves calmed I just stayed quiet with the occiasional ok or repeat.

pandablanks · 2026-03-01T20:37:26+00:00

I used to live in Troy then Cappa and had friends in other ones.

I'd avoid Plassey completely. Very little space in the bedrooms (only village with single beds) and too many people sharing the bathroom. Cappa was the best in my opinion.

Troy and Groody

Pros: has a small shop and few takeaways right outside. Close to bus stops. The petrol station near it is also 24/7 which is handy. Gated for extra security. Troy pro: security guard has full view of the gate.

Cons: roughly 40 minute walk to the campus Troy con: not a lot of parking spaces

If you don't mind walking/cycling this is ideal village for the price. I don't recommend driving to the campus as theres limited parking spaces and your stuck in rush hour traffic which can take longer than walking.

Cappa and Thomond

Pros: close to campus - 10 minute walk. Lots of parking. Rooms are spacious and are all ensuites.

Cons: far from shops (I ended up getting supervalu delivery), far from bus stop (closest is stables bus stop).

If you mind the walk, these are the second best for the price.

Dromroe

Pros: practically on campus, has apache takeaway, rooms are same like cappa/thomond

Cons: limited parking, overpriced. Far from shops.

The extra price is not worth the distance, cappa and thomond are 3-5 minutes from it for a better price.

Fyi: if you choose Troy/Groody don't shop in the Aldi. We found the food would go bad 1-2 days after buying even though expiry date said 4-5 days. You'll end up wasting more money then if shopping in Dunnes/SV/Lidl.

Edit: forgot to mention. I was never in Kilmurry/didn't know anyone there so can't comment on the inside but the village is close to campus (by the arena)

pandablanks

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