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Ballot Box's Top Rave Reviews

Supervalu - Mount Merrion

Supermarkets

3.92132804

# 2 of 4 Supermarkets in Blackrock, Dublin
I have been collecting SuperValu points for years now and I read more

National Museum Cafe

Cafes, Snack Bars & Tea Rooms

4.2971392

# 39 of 286 Cafes, Snack Bars & Tea Rooms in South Dublin City Centre, Dublin
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The Grand Canal

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# 1 of 2 Watersports in Ringsend, Dublin
The Grand Canal was built circa 1756 to 1803 and links read more

Freemasons' Hall

Clubs & Associations - Social, Leisure & Cultural

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# 1 of 30 Clubs & Associations - Social, Leisure & Cultural in South Dublin City Centre, Dublin
Last year on Dublin's Heritage Day the doors of a number of read more

Western Marine

Boat Charter, Rental & Leasing

5.0012183

# 1 of 3 Boat Charter, Rental & Leasing in Dalkey, Dublin
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22 May

Ballot Box . wrote a review about Applegreen Mount Merrion

I was over on the West side of Dublin last week at a family event. I noticed when driving around that the average price of a litre of petrol in a selection of stations was circa €1.64.9. I head back toward home and it's as if with each mile I drive the prices start increasing. The Applegreen...

Ballot Box . wrote a review about UCD Village

There is no shortage of money as far as UCD is concerned. They are presently adding a new extension and refurbishing the old Science Buildings. It now looks as if the Agriculture Building is getting an extension as well. There is a new Law Building just started. They are also dismantling the...

Ballot Box . gave a Hanna B's review on Cafe Carlo a positive vote.

Ballot Box . posted a new comment on Hanna B's review of: Cafe Carlo

This restaurant sems to pop up regularly offering deals. Pity it's in O'Connell Street though.

21 May

Ballot Box . wrote a review about Museum of Natural History

The original entrance to this museum was on the opposite side. That is why the stuffed elephant and hanging skeleton of the Blue Whale is facing in the opposite direction. It was too difficult to turn them around when they positioned the entrance on the Merrion Square side. A great place to visit....

Ballot Box . wrote a review about Irish Traditional Music Archive

If you have an interest in Traditional Irish Music or Irish Dance and would like to do some further research on the subject then you can visit the premises of the ITMA on Merrion Square. There is an archive here of everything Irish in the field of music and dance. It is open to the public Monday to...

Ballot Box . wrote a review about National Bible Society of Ireland The

My grandaughter made her First Holy Communion recently. She had all the gear, looked great and her dress was more understated than the Jordan or My Big Gypsy Wedding look. Everyone assumed that someone else was buying the mother of pearl prayerbook for the big day. This was not the case. So a quick...

Ballot Box . posted a new comment on Dee D's review of: Hanley's Cornish Pastries

Looks like this outlet has closed. Passed by the other day and they were gutting the premises.

Ballot Box . wrote a review about Fruit World

People say that you should eat 5 a day. For me that's easy because I love my fruit. An apple, orange, banana, pear, kiwi, handful of dried apricots, mixed raisins as well as a selection of nuts. Unfortunately I eat these on top of everything else rather than instead of everything else. I often call...

Ballot Box . wrote a review about The Westbury Hotel

We booked a table here for afternoon tea midweek recently. We were lucky enough to get a table overlooking Harry Street. The first thing that I noticed was how warm the eating area was, uncomfortably warm I would say. After a while our afternoon tea arrived. Nicely presented with what looked like...

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21 May

Ballot Box . wrote a review about Kehoes

This pub is always busy. Box junior is a regular and says it is where they all meet up after work on a Friday. You will often see people spilling out on to the street on a nice summers day. The newish section upstairs used to be the owners home and has now been turned in to a cosy bar. A bit like...

Ballot Box . gave a Siobhan McDermott's review on Kokoro Sushi bento a negative vote.

Ballot Box . wrote a review about The Garden Shop

I hadn't been here for a while. I was thinking of replacing my lawnmower and a quick Google told me that these were Honda Lawnmower agents. Found parking with difficulty in the village. I spoke to a staff member who told me that he had just sold his last Honda Lawnmower 10 minutes before I arrived....

Ballot Box . posted a new comment on Aisling Reid's review of: Pregos

I remember filling up a smaller bottle with Cola to bring out to the airport. When I opened the top it shot off like a bullet and ricocheted around the metal roof of the seating area inside the airport. Very funny but potentially dangerous if it had hit someone in the face. My son also had a...

18 May

Soylent Green . posted a new comment on a review of Tesco Stillorgan that Chatter Box . previously commented on

I watched a customer being served at the hot food counter this week. The staff member completly ignored the customer standing in front of her and spent her time chatting to the guy on the new meat counter beside her. Some lovely staff here but also some very poor staff as well.

10 May

Chatter Box . wrote a review about Gazebo Furniture

Passing by this store during the week I noticed that there was a closing down sale poster in the window. The store is about half stocked with goods at this stage with many items marked down below half price. Some nice bits of occasional furniture, pictures, wall clocks, lamps etc. The shop is...

Chatter Box . wrote a review about O'Dwyers

I noticed that Living and Social has a deal for O'Dwyers of Kilmacud that is interesting. Two starters, two mains and two glasses of wine for €30. Apparently this is a saving of 56%. I suppose an evening out for €15 a head can't be bad. This is a nice pub often overlooked as you drive...

Chatter Box . wrote a review about Sheridans Cheesemongers

Sheridans Cheesemongers will be holding a food event at their Carnaross premises in Co. Meath on the 27th May. There will be a number of food producers showcasing their products. You will be able to taste samples of the produce from the exhibitors. There will also be cookery demonstrations and...

Chatter Box . wrote a review about The Phoenix Park

For anyone interested in gardening the Bloom in the Park gardening event is taking place in the Phoenix Park this coming June Bank Holiday Weekend. It commences on the 31st May and ends on the 4th June. If you purchase your tickets online you can get them for €15 or you pay €20 at the...

Chatter Box . posted a new comment on Slugfest .'s review of: Ryanair

The Ryanair website will be closed for maintenance between 18th and 20th May. Make sure you have items printed. http://www.ryanair.com/ie/notices/gops/120508-newskiesclosure-en-GB