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    BoS Mortgage Switch

    Hi there The tracker rate is discounted by 0.5% below the ecb rate for the 2 year period of the offer. It tracks the ecb rate but remains 0.5% below it so it is not fixed. If you move within 5 years they will claw back the 1000 EUR towards legal fees and 150 EUR valuation fee that they pay as...
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    Sulphur Dioxide in dried fruit: Is it harmful?

    Hi there I find unsulphured apricots at my local health food store. They are very dark brown in colour and have a very distinctive taste, nicer than the sulphured ones imo. The sulphur stops them from discolouring as they dry apparently. M
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    Mortgage rate fixed 2.7% or acc payments on 3.3%

    Hi All I was all for moving the mortgage from BOI standard variable 3.75 (due entirely to inertia) to Bank of Scotland Ireland on their switcher product at 2.7 % for 2 years LTV< 75%. Called to BOI to talk it over and we were immediately offered 3.3 on their tracker. Currently have 2.5 years...
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    Recommend hairdresser in Limerick

    I go to Gillian at Solo in the Woodview Shopping Centre. She came from Toni & Guy to set up on her own and have been three times and am more pleased with the result each time.
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    Post Leaving Cert ...next steps

    I have to say I agree with Nelly. Perhaps your son is very comfortable with a 'pocket money' job because he hasn't much of an idea of the cost of living. You may need to point out that as he is an adult he is responsible for his own future/career. If he is making a 'career' out of a part time...
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    Pressure cooker

    Hi Sarah If you are willing to experiment with it, then it is very useful. I cook a lot of pulses and the cooking time for these is reduced to a quarter of that in a normal saucepan. Brown rice also mush quicker. Saves plenty time in the evenings getting the dinner on the table = more time for me!!
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    Buying house with sister

    Hi Gar123 Were you and your sister first time buyers? Do you both live in the house at present? I bought a house two years ago with my boyfriend so I would not be using the proposed house as a residence, just investment. Thanks a lot!
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    Buying house with sister

    Hello All Just looking for some advice on an idea that came to me in the dozy zone just before I dropped off last night. Haven't a clue if this is feasible or not so I am putting it out there. My sister is single and approaching 28, starting to feel a little (read very) anxious about getting her...
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    Buying platinum wedding rings over internet

    Hello Sonic We just got our platinum wedding bands last Saturday from a goldsmith working from his own workshop. The prices we were quoted for the same rings in a well known jewellers were nearly twice what he was able to quote us. So maybe you should shop around locally and see what you can get?
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    Key Post Key Post: Attic Ladders

    Re: www.atticladders.com Hi Marge We just fitted a loft ladder last weekend, bought it in Homebase for 45 EUR and fitted it ourselves. The trickiest bit was cutting down the loft hatch cover and fitting the clip as it has to be hinged to open down when you need to take down the ladder. We...
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    Built in foldaway bed

    Thanks! I've asked them to send me out some details. From the website these wall beds look a lot more sophisticated that I had in mind....... think it will be out of my budget!
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    Built in foldaway bed

    Hi All We are trying to find someone to build in a foldaway bed in our box room, you know the ones that look like a wardrobe/cupboard and pull down to reveal a bed :confused: We are in Limerick and are having no luck with local carpenters or fitted furniture makers. Anyone know where I might...
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    Giving up smoking.

    I agree with Gabriel. I gave up smoking 3 years ago last New Years. I had a few efforts prior to that off them for a few months but had always succumbed on a night out after a few drinks. So I picked the day and was determined to stick to it. Haven't had one since, though the first few weeks...
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    Flight only to the Canaries

    Budgetair fly to Tenerife.
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