30p, that's all I used to need to get my lunch in here, a big roll and a packet of chickatees, one…read moretasty chickatee roll coming up! Okay I was in the local secondary school and crisp sandwiches were really popular in those times, I remember some girls even using their bus fare too get this lovely lunch. I suppose you would need to walk home and get the exercise if you ate that many crisp sandwiches! Anyway, Lynam's is the local newsagent/ convenience store for the local school and the locals around Lower Goatstown. It has all the usual things a newsagent has but this one is special because it also has a post office! Yes, that's right this shop has that very Irish multifunction thing going on and very handy it is too!

I believe their Banana Bread is really really good.. OK OK, I gave them the recipe, but its still…read moretrue :) I've tried their in house freshly baked pizza and it was delicious. There was roasted butternut squash, feta and caramelised onion on it. Their breakfast pizza was pretty impressive too. If Lynams keep on this track, they'll be the Mortons or Donnybrook Fair of Goatstown. The shop also doubles as a post office which is always a bonus. We went away with a nice Chablis and Fleurie, both of which were lovely wines. The area is lucky to have Lynams, it's not your average newsagent.

This Centra is fantastic. It is open 24 hours a day, the staff are all really nice and it is right…read morearound the corner from where I live. Finally; I can buy Superquinn sausages at 3.00am. They recently did the place up and expanded into the premises next door; now they have a shiny new deli and a comfy sit-down/cafe area. My only real issue with this place is that I have gone in there a number of times looking for something only to find that they have run out or just don't stock it. For example. they sell hotdogs but they don't stock hotdog buns at all.

I pop in here most days, so it's mad that I haven't reviewed it yet!…read more Staff are pleasant, they do lots of special offers, but a lot of their produce is more expensive than Tesco or Lidl. Their deli is very impressive, their wraps, sandwiches, salads are very fresh and good value. They also make fresh pizzas, but I haven't tried them yet. They have an ATM at the back of the store, but this is often out of service, but there is an outdoor ATM just up the road a little (a minute's walk or less). They've got groceries, off-license, newspapers/magazines, lottery, almost anything you could want, but I wouldn't do a full weekly shop here! They are open 24 hours, which adds a star for me!

So I actually stayed here awhile back, and at first, I was a little concerned with this spots…read moreproximity, but after a time Centra UCD really grew on me. First, the price is right, as you won't find a better deal in town. Next, this college campus community has everything; from bars, restaurants, and a convenience store you're sure to feel at home. Also, UCD boasts a rockstar staff, and you'll find someone willing to help you at every turn. Finally, yes the distance into town was a bear, but I soon discovered that a bus goes from campus to the center of town every 30 minutes or so.

Been coming here when in a bind for food, but not ideal…read more The prices here aren't the best, and sometimes way higher than Tesco or Lidl. You can get some good deals and microwave meals to save time. Also have great homemade cookies for only €3 for 3. Many of their fruits are questionable in freshness and many of their foods expire the next day. Best to come here for a quick energy drink or candy. Full shopping here can be costly and their selection is limited. You're paying for convenience essentially. The service here is pretty good, with attentive and friendly staff. Some stocking issues have come up and it can be hard to navigate around staff bringing stuff in. The ambiance is cramped, much better to shop at a full size store. Can't spend more than 10 minutes before lines and floor space backs up

Right, you probably need to know a little local history to fully appreciate this place…read more.. On the outside the shop looks like it has been there for years and has that chaotic and bedraggled look of a place that has simply evolved into what it is through eons of additions. The truth is much more interesting. There has been a shop in DL for years called Alexes - the lucky lotto shop- run by a guy named John Highland. John lived and breathed the business to the degree where it was open 24 hours a day and I'll swear he was there 22 of those hours. Alexes is still there but john sold up a few years back, then missed the biz I guess because he opened this place - though he's taking it easier these days, it's only open 21 hours a day... seriously. The selection of papers and magazines is truly astonishing, as indeed it the shops owner!

I'm gonna be honest, my loyalty to Alex's across the road is so intense that I can't even pretend…read moreto be impartial. Sorry, it's just not as good. And they spell Dun Laoghaire wrong, "Dun Leary" sounds like a codename for some sort of social deviant.

This garage is right beside Superquinn and because of this they frequently do special offers. For…read moreinstance, sometimes when you spend a certain amount in Superquinn you get a voucher that gives you a couple of cent off per litre of petrol, not a bad little offer if you are doing your grocery shopping! Another thing i like about this garage is the fact that it has a good selection of "penny sweets" the type you used to eat when you were a kid but you would spend ages selecting the ones you wanted.yum yum!

This a nice shop with a spacious, clean and bright interior…read more I was in Ballsbridge the day of the Dublin Marathon and with the spectating really taking its tole I wandered in here. Avoiding the salads, I made my way to the hot deli counter and paused for thought. A very pleasant lady asked me what I would like and, in accordance with my wishes, made me a terrifically unhealthy sandwich. I picked up a cup of coffee and took perch on the complementary seats outside where I could still see the marathon progressing. Enjoying my juicy lunch I eased my conscience saying "Sure maybe I'll run it next year." Good shop though, and a welcome addition to The Oval building.

I like this Centra. It's bright, airy, has lots of space & always smells like bread/pastries…read more Also, I'm almost sure it's the one they use on their ads because it's such a nice building.

Avoid this Circle K for refueling rental car @ DUB airport. Apparently Dublin taxi drivers pull up…read moreto the pump leave the car to have a coffee & smoke while waiting for a fare. We were sitting there for some 15 min unable to move, the TWO taxis at pumps in front of us were empty, no sign of the driver. we saw at least 3 empty taxis blocking the pumps. The driver directly in front finally showed up and then he was blocked by the empty taxi in front of him, Refuel outside the airport. (Dec 16 9AM 2024)

I bought three Flogas cylinders here. The first and third worked fine, but the second was faulty…read moreand wouldn't release gas. When I went back with my receipt, the staff refused to replace it and were rude and dismissive. I had to go back three times and was even told to speak to a "manager" who turned out not to be one. Terrible customer service!.

Awesome family-owned shop with great tasting deli sandwiches and breakfast. The owners are all…read moresuper nice and inviting.

This shouldn't be anything more than your average small newsagents, stuck in the middle of nowhere,…read moreselling fags, sweets and papers. Instead, on a sunny day it doubles up as a cosy deli and coffee shop where you can sit outside and enjoy the sun and coffee. It still has a fairly basic/Spartan fee inside, but there's something lovely about it, I very much enjoy going, even if it is just for the paper.

I never thought I would review a service station. I also never thought I could have such a good…read moreexperience at a service station! This petrol station has a huge and lovely cafe in it. It has a wide selection of freshly baked goods, doughnuts, sandwiches, tarts, you name it. Coffee is great, most creamy latte I've had in a while, and a large tea collection including a Puerh teabag. Wonders! I got the blueberry and custard tartlette, biggest sugar rush ever! This cafe is inviting to sit and watch the world go by Stillorgan Road. Sofas, high seats and plenty of plugs for the ole laptop. Good to go!

I look down at the fuel gauge... almost empty, I'm running on vapours, my car feels like it is…read moreabout to heave its last.... And I couldn't be happier!!! I blissfully whizz past the maxol at the end of my estate, I practically vault past the Esso on beach road and on to that veritable bastion of all things nice and lovely... the new Applegreen on the N11. The shop is huge and the staff friendly, they have a really nice café in there and a hot deli counter that just screams "relax, have a coffee, maybe try one of these oh so delicious breakfast rolls or perhaps just a warm buttery croissant. There is the usual array of services outside as well.. a carwash, air, water yada yada yada but its all about the inside for me. So, I pull up at the pumps, open my petrol cap and insert the fuel nozzle. Just before I start the refeueling something niggely at the back of my mind says "check for your wallet" I did It wasn't there Blast ...true story