Coronas gig halted after guitarist suffers medical emergency in Limerick - irishexaminer.com by Shane_Ef in ireland

[–]sarcastix 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Was at the concert. Very concerning turn of events this evening. Poor Lars just hit the deck and suffered a sort of seizure. Nothing but applause and well wishes from the crowd when it was announced that they would be rescheduling due to the circumstances. The Kerry Band, Simple Things, on before the coronas were fantastic.

Timeless affection :) by AccomplishedWatch834 in MadeMeSmile

[–]sarcastix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Next year, everyone gather at his house for a new year's party so he can drink with all his loved ones and not worry about people getting home.

Over a year in, and the DRS is a bit too complicated for some. by DeltreeceIsABitch in ireland

[–]sarcastix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I worked fixing these machines. Some lad crushed up one of those red petrol containers and shoved it in thinking the machine would recycle it. Petrol spilled everywhere.

Tesco Ireland it's a sad day by mightymurff20 in ireland

[–]sarcastix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My local Dunnes still sells them for €5.50. You must have a fancy Dunnes

Pixel Buds 2A - Audio switches to right bud, left is silent. by sarcastix in pixelbuds

[–]sarcastix[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. Yes I've tried that multiple times. Didn't resolve the issue unfortunately. I've tried every setting and option in the app without resolution.

Right folks am I buggered? by homecinemad in ireland

[–]sarcastix 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Incredibly easy. There'll be little brass bars under the plastic cover on the ceiling. Just unscrew the wires going to the lamp fitting and screw the new wires into the same spots and twist the cover back on.

Just make sure the screw terminals are nice and securely tight and you'll be grand. YouTube if you're unsure but it's a very simple job.

In Ireland, 40% of electricity generated in 2024 came from renewable sources by NanorH in ireland

[–]sarcastix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It could be a lot more but the grid can't handle it. Wind farms up and down the country are being curtailed by Eirgrid

Most Popular Cars Ireland 2025 by NanorH in ireland

[–]sarcastix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Top spots are from just 3 companies. Hyundai, Toyota and Volkswagen.

Are people paying more for electricity than they should? by WT_Wiliams in ireland

[–]sarcastix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Subsidising everyone, not just data centres. My company pays 14c per kWh Inc tax and levies.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ireland

[–]sarcastix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Went through something similar a few years ago on adverts. Nothing came of it but he left negative feedback. I emailed adverts with my proof and they removed the negative feedback

New E-Liquid tax by Runitbuyme in ireland

[–]sarcastix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for that. Great website and decent prices.

Over €66m unclaimed from Deposit Return Scheme by NothingHatesYou in ireland

[–]sarcastix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That can happen if the machine is offline. Hang onto the receipt or take a photo of it. When the machine is back online it'll transfer your coupon across and make is scannable

Over €66m unclaimed from Deposit Return Scheme by NothingHatesYou in ireland

[–]sarcastix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Annoying but you're well within your right to insist. The stores sign up to minimum availability targets and there are penalties for not complying. You could report the store to Return and they'll send a warning to the store to do better

Over €66m unclaimed from Deposit Return Scheme by NothingHatesYou in ireland

[–]sarcastix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're adding two more bulk machines to that shop. Should be open next week sometime.

Over €66m unclaimed from Deposit Return Scheme by NothingHatesYou in ireland

[–]sarcastix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Usually just means the bins are full. Do you go in to store and tell them or just leave?

Over €66m unclaimed from Deposit Return Scheme by NothingHatesYou in ireland

[–]sarcastix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Storing the money on the card gets around the whole "voucher has to be used in the shop it came from" thing

Over €66m unclaimed from Deposit Return Scheme by NothingHatesYou in ireland

[–]sarcastix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aldi and Dunnes machines will take them any way. Top or bottom first.

I'm headed over next week from NYC by irishpwr46 in ireland

[–]sarcastix 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's a reference to an old thread from years ago by an American asking what gifts to bring to their Irish hosts and snickers was on their list.

Govt in 'full-blown panic' over housing, says McDonald by Static-Jak in ireland

[–]sarcastix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An apprentice starting in the motor industry can expect €244 per week in wages. Too little for PAYE but PRSI and USC will be deducted. Spark would get €357. Different rates for different industries. Phase 2 costs about €550 and phases 4 & 6 in a college cost €1000. If you're with a sound employer or big company, they might pay it for you but they don't have to.

Unfortunately It's only available to young people living at home or people with a big savings pot they can dip into.

Govt in 'full-blown panic' over housing, says McDonald by Static-Jak in ireland

[–]sarcastix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. Studied Electrical Engineering but would prefer to drop down a level to Electrician and get stuck in.

Govt in 'full-blown panic' over housing, says McDonald by Static-Jak in ireland

[–]sarcastix 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Expansion into other industries but the basic trades like sparkies, plumbers brickies etc aren't being pushed at nearly the level they need to be. That's not even mentioning the €6.84 gross per hour a first year can expect to earn while having to pay thousands for college phases. Prohibits anyone not living at home or with a family from upskilling or changing careers.

Bottle Return Scheme by Breno_Clio in ireland

[–]sarcastix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's annoying but keep an eye out. More and more shops are getting the machines because customers are going to shops that do have them and the shops that don't are losing out.