Questions on DUBLIN ,, PLZ HELP!?

Question

1- Name a few known banks in Dublin?

2- Briefly explain what Dublin 2 is like, and what most of its population is stereotyped as.

3- Any arabic/persian restaurants?

4- At what time do most shops close?

5- How safe is Dublin for a 17 year old female student there?

6- Is a 2bed 2bath appartment for 1600 per month good? (in dublin2)

7- How much do you think the gas, water & electric bills would be for this type of flat?

8- Could I survive in Dublin 2 with a 1800 euro per month salary? (My share of rent wud only be 800 euro)

9- How much would I spend per month on food?

10- Why do the Leaving Cert students in the institute only go on FRIDAY & SATURDAY?!

Answer 1

1. The main banks are Allied Irish Bank (AIB), National Irish Bank (NIB), Bank of Ireland (BOI), ULster Bank, TSB.
2. Dublin 2 is the very city centre, and surrounding bits. It really depends where exactly your house is as to whether it will be a pleasant experience or not. Some areas are quite rough, and some houses in Dublin 2 can be quite old and shabby. If you add the road where your flat is I can tell you in more detail what it is like, and how safe. Usually, even in the rougher areas, Dublin is quite safe, so don't worry about that.
3. There is a Persian resteraunt called Zaytoons which serves wonderful lamb, chicken and pork on the flat bread. Very nice. There are two branches, one in Abbey Street (Dublin 2), and one in Camden street.
4. Shops generally close around six o clock, and they close later on Thursdays. You will always be able to find a shop that opens later though. There are loads of 24 hour convenience stores, and some 24 hour supermarkets. Most Supermarkets stay open a little later than six as a rule.
5. Dublin is extremely safe. If you are out late at night you might encounter some drunks, and mild slagging, but normally people leave you alone. As long as you are sensible, you should have nothing to worry about.
6. It is quite a lot of money to pay for an apartment, but I suppose it is in the city centre. I wouldn't go near it for that price unless it was a seriously nice place. I would advise you to look for a place in Ranelagh or Rathmines or Rathgar. They are all quite close to town (Ranelagh and Rathmines are only about twenty minute's walk to the centre, and are on good bus routes. If you are going to the Institute, They are great places. Very close. They are bright, safe, and lovely to live in. They are proper little centres in their own rights, so you don't have to go far for amenities. And they will be a hell of a lot cheaper than the centre, and guaranteed to be much nicer (although there tend to be a lot of bedsits in Rathmines, so be careful. You might not want to end up living in a box. But if you can spend €800 on rent you could find a lovely place. My boyfriend and I have a 2 bedroomed flat in Rathmines, on a quiet square for €600 each.
7. There are no water charges in Dublin yet, although I think they are soon coming in. Electricity is usually about €100 every two months, if you are economic. If you are heating water with it, it really depends on how often you heat the water. If you heat the water with gas, it is much cheaper. Gas bills depend on what is run off the gas. It is fairly cheap compared with the electricity.
8. Yes you could survive, although you would be happier paying less rent, which is definitely possible. I really think you should try to find something else. Try www.daft.ie
9. If you make your own food, you can spend anyhting from about €100-250 a month on food. If you buy convenience foods it automatically becomes much more expensive. Food is more expensive here than in other countries, especially eating out. In a place like Zaytoons, you will pay around ten euro for a main dish. in a posh restaurant you will be paying aroun €30. it is not common to eat out in Ireland. Too expensive.
10. I think they only go in two days a week because they are not a normal school. They provide a sort of crash course for teh Leaving Cert. Some students go for a whole year, others merely come up for a week's course before the exam. It has a very high success rate. Rumours have it that the teachers in that school are involved in setting the exam papers, and so have inside knowledge on what to prep you for. I am sure that is not true as it would be very unethical, but you never know.
Don't hesitate to contact me if you need help getting a flat, or any more specific advice.

Answer 2

I cant answers all of them either but I can answer most.

1. AIB, Bank of Ireland, bank of scotland, hallifax, ulster bank, loads of other european banks and loads of banks from all around the world have offices in Dublin.

2.Dublin two is allright. Its not the poshest place in the world but it certainitly isnt the worst or the roughest.

3.Ye there is loads of restauraunts from all around the world there. You should have no problem finding an arabic or persian restauraunt.

4. On the streets in the city centre everything winds down between 6 and 7 depending on the day but some shops are open 24/7. In big shopping centres on the outskirts of the city like dudrum, liffey valley or blanch some shops stay open till nine or ten.

5. Its a busy city so of course there will be some risk but it was recently voted the safest capital in Europe so it cant be that bad.

6. Ye its not too bad. Dublin is really expensive when it comes to propertry so I'd say you got a good enough deal.

7. Electricity and gas are expensive enough but if your sharing the bills it wont be too bad. at the moment there is no water chargfe for houses, only business's, but the city council is talking about bringing in charges.

8.If you shop around and dount buy anything too extravagant you should survive.

9. Really depends on what type of food you eat and where you buy it. For example Tesco, Aldi and Lidl are all really cheap but M&S and small corner shops are a complete rip off

10. That question I cant answer sorry. ask them when you get here.

sorry this was so long. Welcome to Dublin.

Answer 3

I'm sorry I can't answer all your questions in detail, but I have recently visited Dublin.
1 Dublin seems to have some major British banks and the
bank of Ireland

2 I'm not sure where Dublin 2 is, but mant places in Dublin
are run down and scruffy, if not 'filty'- to quote a Dubliner.

3 There are restaurants in Dublin now from all over the world,
it is very cosmopolitan.

4 Shops in the city centre close around 5:30, 6 o clock in the
evening.

5 I would not feel happy letting my seventeen year old
daughter live in Dublin- my son lives in Amsterdam and I
think that is much safer!! Dublin has a very threatening
atmosphere at times.

6 Can't answer

7 can't answer

8 I doubt it- it is becoming a very expensive city.

9 Depends

10 Can't answer

Finally, I have not seen so many beggars, young people sleeping in shop doorways etc, in any other European city for many years, but Dublin is full of them- so be warned!!!

Answer 4

Allied Irish bank Bank of Ireland
Close to temple bar Decent funloving a little diffult to make firm friends
zes plentz around camden st
thez close 6=8 or non stop
Safe as most other capitals
generallz ok wont get anzthing cheaper than 1000 wont be verz nice in Citz Centre
Could be in and around 150 per month
zou could survive
50 per week aldi lidl cook at home
what institute, if Lesson st it is a cramming school