Hey so I just did safeguarding training in my pre-nursing course and our tutor wants us to watch the RTE investigates on abuse in the care home but I can't find it on the player has anyone got it?

Completely out of the loop re: restaurants and dining in Dublin, having been away many years. Arriving in this weekend, and after a tiny bit of research, booked a table at Trocadero, just for the craic and the buzz of being close to the theater scene etc. Has anyone been, and how was your experience?

I am angry angry angry, frustrated, exhausted, overwhelmed, stressed, broke, committed and just a tonne of other conflicting emotions. Long story short, I am going to do 2 PLC courses in Horticulture and Ecology followed by a Masters degree in Urban Design. I already hold a level 8 in design. My masters is a very difficult specialised course where I need to bridge my education gaps which is why I need these PLCs.

I work part time 3 days per week, having previously worked 5 days. I applied for jobseekers benefit in March and admittedly I made a lot of mistakes on the form. So it got rejected first time. Fine I appealed corrected the mistakes resubmitted it was rejected again because the appeals officer did not think I was genuinely seeking work. I retracted any statements indicating I wss returning to education. They said they were still not convinced. And requested evidence I was seeking work.

I have autism, adhd and with that comes monotropism so I didn't understand what evidence they meant. Yes you're reading this and thinking duh show you've applied for jobs. A+ For you. I wait 6 weeks hear nothing back, ask what's going on they rejected my appeal.

ONLY THEN did they say they need proof im looking for work. Look ill level with you, im glad you reading this are laughing at the absurdity that I didnt understand this basic concept. But sometimes I need shit spelled out to me, and ive read the operational guidelines several times and I still can't understand how the hell this beaurocratic mess works okay? Ive been at this since June 2025 trying to understand their policies and from the way they actual enforce their policies it changes constantly, they keep changing rules on a whim when it suits them. What do I mean okay.

Look the appeal rejected fine, I dont feel like escalating to the chief appeals board. I messed up my first application whatever I submit a brand new fresh application starting over. Nothing from the previous application should be remotely relevant at all. This is a brand new form right. They immediately reject it before I could submit any evidence only saying I hadn't lost a day of employed income, except I have i lost 2 days of employed insurable income and im only working 3 days instead of 5. And even if i deliberately cut my own hours and they argue that im rejected on this basis. Its now been over 14 weeks since my application was submitted so that fact is not relevant because *right now* the circumstance is i work 3 days per week. This time they wont let me appeal, except to the chief appeals officer. But this is a NEW FORM why does a new unrelated form have to go to the chief officer?

So I make ANOTHER new form and this time I just go to war on indeed.ie and jobs.ie I apply for over 40 jobs in a 3 week period. Again and again I compile all of it. I get all the forms they want done up80 up19 up1f Up420 everything everything. I sent email and email evidence and evidence. I do this for 2 weeks and I say in every email. Right now I am available for full time work. I will leave my current job if it means I will get full time work elsewhere. I am not going back to education. I am looking for full time work I want work work work.

Okay???

So I send this in... I catch my breath, and I explained too about my monotropism and I point this out to them, that I would have made different decisions had it been communicated better to me. I wouldn't have made mistakes.

And I wait.. and wait.. and its REJECTED AGAIN??

she said again its because I didnt lose a day of insurable income. WHAT? This is now the 20th of June okay. I backdated my form to March and I figured hey alright they might not pay out April and may fine whatever. But she says I didnt lose any insurable income??? What has that got to do with my current circumstances. I work part time. I work 3 days per week. I'm in the limit for jobseekers benefit I know I am I checked and double checked!

So okay I know everything else must be okay, so she's made a mistake or something maybe she's bad at maths. So I say feck sake fine ill go to the bloody chief appeals officer. And I writer this 5 page detailed letter. Clearing up any possible ambiguity about my situation.

I say to him im moving to Mayo, ill be renting from two locations. Ill use my secondary home to find work. Ill look for work in Sligo, mayo, leitrim, roscommon, Galway ANYWHERE. I showed some rejection emails I recently received. I clarified the discrepancy I think was in the application. I will not be able to afford rent or my bills. And I currently can't afford them on my current income.

On the Swao II form it asks you if you want a call back, email, Web call, letter or website notification and I tick all of it. And say in my letter that I bloody need somebody to call me about this because I clearly must be an idiot at this point if my appeal gets rejected at this stage.

I go to my intreo office, ask for a referral to be sent on. I call the appeals office and tell them my appeal swao 11 form is in the mail being posted. I even bloody pay for express postage.

I think okay. Maybe it will be looked at with a new pair of eyes. Maybe somebody will hear my plight and approve my application. I get a notification today on welfare.ie it was a single sentence rejection letter saying its being rejected because I haven't submitted any new evidence that wasn't already known and that while the officer may have made a mistake, to go take it up with the local intreo office instead in Sligo.

WHATTTTTT??????

SO YOURE TELLING ME that you read all of my letter, and you basically told me to go away. You have to understand I'm not saying I poured my heart out in it, I just wrote rational and sensible circumstances and only the facts to the chief appeals officer. I was concise, with a clear structured plan in mind, and sensible decisions I was making. I hinted at my future career plans while stopping myself by saying its option A but there are many other jobs id be willing to do.

They didnt at any point acknowledge my neurodiversity, they didnt offer any additional accommodations to my circumstances, they didnt ask for any added forms that could help they didnt even go so far as to say "we have carefully read your well proposed letter".

Just nothing, no validation, no acknowledgement at my commitments or work nothing. Like sending paper into a void where all it does is suck your soul and kills any happiness inside you. Chtulu eat your heart out.

So thats it march, April, May, June and now July nearly August, and im sitting here like possibly the biggest idiot on the planet. Wondering how am I messing up this badly at what is a program that thousands of people use every week in ireland.

My semester starts In September, im broke, I live over a 2 hour drive from my college and even if I applied again first thing tomorrow morning im back to square one again, ill have to go and apply to a shit tonne more jobs again because if they see too big of a gap in my job hunt they'll say ive not enough evidence again. I dont even know what they mean when they say that. I speak to the guy at the desk and he mutters confused about "uuuh like job applications?" Are you asking me or telling me?

They expect ME to know what evidence they need, but won't bloody say what they want?! How am I supposed to know what they want. The chief appeals officer rejected mine saying no new evidence was given. What evidence?? What is it you need? What more is there?

So im back to square one again and im just gonna cry, why is the system like this. Why is it just so insanely cold and distant. Aren't they supposed to help me find employment yet they seem to want to complete opposite of that. Its like theyre actively trying to stop me becoming an urban designer. I explicitly even said my job would help contribute to the housing market, I could go on to be a town planner, which is on the urgent jobs list with rhe government.

I've emailed the intreo office again now asking for an appointment and im probably just gonna cry in front of them. I just can't anymore this system is so complicated and broken and confusing and above all uncaring.

Can somebody save me from this nightmare?

Importing a car and wondering how to insure it to drive it while I sort NCT, VRT etc over here. I'm not doing it through a delivery company, I'll be doing it all myself so need to be insured.

From what I can see online, it says to try get insured over here under a UK policy. If that's not an option, what else can I do?

Anyone know of any insurance companies over here that would insure a car on UK plates? Even temporarily?

It’s not something I’ve really done but I see women I like all the time in my town but don’t want to be “that weird guy”

They're sealed, right? Do you have to keep the heat pump running constantly or open windows to avoid suffocation?

I might be insane but sometimes in certain community subreddits that I am part of, and where I would know people who also might be part of that community sub, I get this sense that I recognise who I’m speaking with in the comments and I think I freak people out.

I don’t know if it’s that I’m hyper observant day to day so I notice their grammar/syntax and little ‘isms’ or if it’s genuinely energy I get from them through the screen. I don’t know how it’s happened but I’ve gotten it right quite a few times where I’ve identified people and they’ve confirmed.

I am the furthest thing from woo woo but just wondering if I’m alone or if I need to commit myself.
Thanks

Nadura Clinic?

Has anyone experience with the Nadura clinic? Naas, dungarvan? Anita Walsh?
I’m looking for good functional medicine recommendations for gut health

As my previous post mentions, I'm moving from Clare to Dublin after milking remote work for the last 5 years.

Is €1000 - €1200 really the going rate for a room in a shared house right now?

Curios to know what everyone is paying and where you all are living!

Hi all, my husband and I are buying our first home a new build. We are trying to buy an appliance and have be able to pick all out except one, the fridge freezer. One currently use an old Haier American style side by side, but can't bring this with us. We love the American style, particularly side by side. We have rounded it down to 4options. Any advice on which one to get, real life experiences would be so appreciated. We love cooking and use a freezer we have now at 177L to the brim. Thanks in advance ☺️

Options:

1.LG NatureFresh Freestanding American Fridge Freezer GSLC40PYPE

2.Haier SBS 90 Series 7 American Style Fridge Freezer (Model: HSW79F18CIMM)

1. Bosch fridge freezer kAD93AIERG- love reliability, but find Freezer very small in real life

2. Samsung SpaceMax Bespoke AI Series RS70F64KETEU- afraid of rep

TLDR: Struggling to pick fridge freezer for new home. Stuck on 4 options, American style side by side plumbed with dispensers, LG, Haier, Samsung or Bosch. Cook and freeze a lot.

Is it classed as a mandolin or a banjo and does anyone recognise the make? Thanks in advance. Also pint of plain is such a great poem . https://youtu.be/SUxqNqyBoGM?is=WAI4frKFyWFtNFTC

I am tired of waiting for the invitation to book a driving test.

I have been trying that reloading the rsa booking page already with no success.

If you know anything please share.

I’d love to get an honest, mature perspective from men in their 40s and older about intimacy and sexual preferences. As people age, priorities, bodies, and dynamics shift, but sex and vulnerability often get left out of candid conversations.
I want to better understand what really makes men in this age group feel happy, fulfilled, and deeply connected in intimate situations, especially the things you might feel hesitant, shy, or reluctant to ask for directly.

Hi everyone i m getting a car insurance quote with Allianz Ireland. When I search using the car’s registration number, it shows the wrong version of the car. If I search manually by selecting the make, model, year, engine and transmission, everything matches my car correctly, and Allianz lets me continue and even purchase the policy without asking for the registration number.

Has anyone experienced this before? Is it normal for Allianz to issue a policy without the registration number and add it later, or should I contact them before buying the insurance?

I’m just worried that if I get stopped by the Gardaí or have to make a claim, there could be a problem because the registration wasn’t entered during the purchase.

Irish citizen by birth, I became a US citizen decades ago. Now I want to visit the UK for a family holiday (I live in the US). My US passport is valid, but my Irish one expired years ago. I have sent in for a new Irish passport, but they are completely backlogged with applications and it seems unlikely they'll be able to issue me with a new one before my planned travel in August.
I can't apply for a UK ETA because I'm an Irish citizen. Is there any way for me to legally enter the UK?

https://youtube.com/shorts/lg5a1ujTiLg?si=KyFCsfDhgSmZjCta

I found this video abt a year ago and I think it’s really cool, so I wanted to try to find the song that it comes from. I’m Canadian so I’ve been struggling to find the source on my own lolll if anyone knows it would be much appreciated >:))

Our kid just turned 18, he doesn't listen to us at all and is extremely disrespectful, he's been like that for the last 3 or so years now, but lately he started getting really verbal and nasty.

He doesn't obey any of the house rules, does nothing to help out around the house, doesn't clean after himself and leaves mess everywhere, leaves food out until it spoils, walks around in dirty boots, slams every door, tosses and leaves his things all over the place, cooks himself food at midnight when everyone tries to sleep and leaves a mess for us to clean the following day.

When we confront him or just try to talk, he just gets extremely disrespectful and angry, won't let us finish a single sentence, he'll just tell us to stfu and make some snarky comments, laughing at the way we look or speak.

He's still in school, but got himself a summer job, he thinks he's better and smarter than every person who talks to him.

I'm literally at my wit's end with this kid... What can I possibly do to control him? I am losing my mind here.

Our house gets unbearably hot in the summer because of large south-facing windows, so we're finally looking at installing proper air conditioning (wall-mounted split units), not just a portable AC.
Can anyone recommend a company you've had a genuinely good experience with? Ideally someone who:

-Supplies and installs quality units
-Is reliable and tidy
-Covers the Dublin/Wicklow area

We have called a few, but they never return the calls..
Thank you!

If anyone works at Amazon Ireland, either Dublin or Cork office. Are you happy with how things are there?

Do they give pay bumps on annual cycles or maybe refresher RSUs?

Or has everyone gotten too posh with their ballywhatever relishes now?

Hi! In about a month I’ll be moving to Ireland and I’m thinking of taking the train instead of the bus to Limerick from heuston station, after I arrive at Dublin airport.

I’m going to be arriving with 2x 20kg bags and a small 10kg one as well. I’ve never been on a train before and am not familiar with the Irish rail system. Is this too much? Is it possible to travel with this much luggage? Where does the luggage go?

I’m thinking of getting a 1st class ticket just for the wider seats. Is there a difference between the standard ticket baggage vs first class ticket regarding luggage allowance? I haven’t been able to find this information on the Irish rail website.

One last question: I know that Irish rail provides a transfer bus service from the airport to heuston station. Has anyone used that service before? Any information would be helpful.

Lastly, am I better off just taking a bus? My travel budget is not an issue thankfully so my options are a bit open.

If I’ve asked any stupid questions then please bear with me. I’ve never done something like this before so I’m a bit anxious. TYIA!

Anybody know of any morning boxing classes in the south dublin area pay as you go that dont cost a bomb? Preferably dublin 18 or closer to that direction.

I am visiting my step-sister in London end of September and decided to add 5 days in Ireland beforehand, then fly to London from Shannon. I know its short and will be packed, but I'm planning to rent a car and want to make the most of the time.

I'm having trouble deciding what to prioritize as its not possible to see everything I want to.

Option 1:

Day 1: land in Dublin early morning, pick up car, spend day exploring Dublin [do not want to spend more time here to prioritize other parts of the county] --> drive to Kilkenny, night in Kilkenny

Day 2: morning in Kilkenny --> drive to Killarney, hit stops on Ring of Kerry, night in Killarney or Kenmore

Day 3: Killarney / Kenmore, Ring of Kerry, night in Killarney or Kenmore

Day 4: drive to Dingle, explore Dingle Peninsula, night in Dingle

Day 5: drive to Shannon airport, stop in Limerick

Option 2:

Day 1: land in Dublin early morning, pick up car, spend day exploring Dublin [do not want to spend more time here to prioritize other parts of the county] --> drive to Galway, night in Galway or Athlone (I have family in Athlone so could stay with them depending on their availibility, or just stop for dinner)

Day 2: Galway

Day 3: drive to Dingle, drive Dingle Peninsula, night in Dingle

Day 4: drive to Killarney / Ring of Kerry, night in Killarney / Kenmore

Day 5: Ring of Kerry to Shannon airport

Option 3:

Day 1: land in Dublin early morning, pick up car, spend day exploring Dublin [do not want to spend more time here to prioritize other parts of the county] --> drive to Cork, stop in Kilkenny, night in Cork

Day 2: half day in Cork --> drive to Killarney, night in Killarney / Kenmore

Day 3: Ring of Kerry, night in Killarney / Kenmore

Day 4: drive to Galway, stop in Limerick, night in Galway or Athlone (I have family in Athlone so could stay with them depending on their availability or sync up for a meal)

Day 5: day in Galway, drive to Shannon, fly to London pm

What would you skip, add, or refigure?

Torn on:

Galway

Cork or Kilkenny

Waterford

Limerick

Dingle

Edit: prioritizes are landscapes, cultural and historical sites, architecture, quant towns, good meals