Comments on: You know the Irish Economy is hurting when … http://www.firstpartners.net/blog/location/dundalk/2008/06/26/you-know-the-irish-economy-is-hurting-when/ People, Technology, Business and Innovation Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:01:14 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: People and Technology » Irish Economy – Can us rats save the sinking ship? http://www.firstpartners.net/blog/location/dundalk/2008/06/26/you-know-the-irish-economy-is-hurting-when/comment-page-1/#comment-276241 People and Technology » Irish Economy – Can us rats save the sinking ship? Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:38:48 +0000 http://www.firstpartners.net/blog/?p=584#comment-276241 [...] I’ve been known to follow previous Government advice and ‘shop around’ for the best value (including at the Quays in Newry). However, if everybody follows this ‘me first’ approach we’ll be quickly in a race to be [...] [...] I’ve been known to follow previous Government advice and ‘shop around’ for the best value (including at the Quays in Newry). However, if everybody follows this ‘me first’ approach we’ll be quickly in a race to be [...]

]]> By: Paul Browne http://www.firstpartners.net/blog/location/dundalk/2008/06/26/you-know-the-irish-economy-is-hurting-when/comment-page-1/#comment-275876 Paul Browne Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:42:41 +0000 http://www.firstpartners.net/blog/?p=584#comment-275876 You're more right than you think - a survey released last week (must dig our the source) show's that Ireland spends more on Alchol than food. Put's our moaning about the high price of groceries at Tesco into perspective ... You’re more right than you think – a survey released last week (must dig our the source) show’s that Ireland spends more on Alchol than food.

Put’s our moaning about the high price of groceries at Tesco into perspective …

]]> By: A country under the Guinness corporate structure http://www.firstpartners.net/blog/location/dundalk/2008/06/26/you-know-the-irish-economy-is-hurting-when/comment-page-1/#comment-275803 A country under the Guinness corporate structure Sun, 07 Sep 2008 09:42:21 +0000 http://www.firstpartners.net/blog/?p=584#comment-275803 an even cheaper option would be 'no beer'...but in Ireland, it is inconceivable that people would be able to think along this option.... an even cheaper option would be ‘no beer’…but in Ireland, it is inconceivable that people would be able to think along this option….

]]> By: John McClean http://www.firstpartners.net/blog/location/dundalk/2008/06/26/you-know-the-irish-economy-is-hurting-when/comment-page-1/#comment-275483 John McClean Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:06:06 +0000 http://www.firstpartners.net/blog/?p=584#comment-275483 Piaras : There are definetely significant savings to be had up north - especially on bigger ticket items (and alcohol). Always worth doing a little bit of research first though. Paul - I remember something similar happening one Christmas, but I'm pretty sure that level of activity is unheard of for this time of year. Sainsbury's in Newry is apparently the most profitable supermarket in the UK. Piaras : There are definetely significant savings to be had up north – especially on bigger ticket items (and alcohol). Always worth doing a little bit of research first though.

Paul – I remember something similar happening one Christmas, but I’m pretty sure that level of activity is unheard of for this time of year. Sainsbury’s in Newry is apparently the most profitable supermarket in the UK.

]]> By: Paul Browne http://www.firstpartners.net/blog/location/dundalk/2008/06/26/you-know-the-irish-economy-is-hurting-when/comment-page-1/#comment-275466 Paul Browne Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:32:02 +0000 http://www.firstpartners.net/blog/?p=584#comment-275466 Piaras, If you think that is funny , just wait until the next round of national pay negotiations :-) Must get the receipts for an average food shop, scan them, then put them online - I reckon the Northern bill is about 30% less. And that's without buying any alcohol. Of course, bit more of a no-brainer from Drogheda (30 mins to cross the border) than Dublin (at least 1hr, or more depending if you live north or south of the Liffey). But a *lot* of people are doing it. Paul Piaras,

If you think that is funny , just wait until the next round of national pay negotiations :-)

Must get the receipts for an average food shop, scan them, then put them online – I reckon the Northern bill is about 30% less. And that’s without buying any alcohol.

Of course, bit more of a no-brainer from Drogheda (30 mins to cross the border) than Dublin (at least 1hr, or more depending if you live north or south of the Liffey). But a *lot* of people are doing it.

Paul

]]> By: Piaras MacDonnell http://www.firstpartners.net/blog/location/dundalk/2008/06/26/you-know-the-irish-economy-is-hurting-when/comment-page-1/#comment-275465 Piaras MacDonnell Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:27:23 +0000 http://www.firstpartners.net/blog/?p=584#comment-275465 I find it particularly "amusing" when our politicians are urging pay restraint while voicing their concern when we try to get better value for our money. I'm not convinced of the real savings of going North but it's indicative of a frustration and concern that's out there. I find it particularly “amusing” when our politicians are urging pay restraint while voicing their concern when we try to get better value for our money.

I’m not convinced of the real savings of going North but it’s indicative of a frustration and concern that’s out there.

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