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03/02/2026: Was up by Dublin Formal Wear near the shop and decided to grab a takeaway from here. Food was lovely, fresh and piping hot, and the portion was great for the price. Service was quick and friendly too. I’ll definitely try other items from the menu.

30/10/2025: I got a pepperoni pizza and a battered sausage out of Maza Takeaway in Waterford. I have to say, this food was shockingly good. The pepperoni pizza was fresh to death, with Maza using high quality ingredients, as you get what you pay for, but the quality is unbelievable, with the toppings being so high quality, it makes you question yourself, Where can I get these ingredients so I can make my own version of this pizza so it tastes the same as Maza's? The battered sausage was on point, with the meat tasting juicy and the batter staying on, with it actually tasting better than a battered sausage out a traditional chipper. The service was also excellent, as I got my food delivered and the food was 30 minutes early, but it was still piping hot, which is a sign that this restaurant is managing their business extremely well. The delivery driver was nice as well, as he offered me a voucher for the restaurant as it was my first time ordering from the restaurant. Seriously, I do not get what all the 1 star reviews of this place are for and I hope you keep this quality of food going. Lads, thank you for actually making good food and managing this restaurant perfectly at the same time. Not many restaurants do this. Maza, I hope you continue to open for as long as possible. Also, I did not give the atmosphere any stars as I haven't been in the restaurant before. I will be back next summer for sure 💯💯💯

14/10/2025: Absolutely love MAZA! The food is always fresh and full of flavour. Their pizzas and tandoori chicken are amazing, and the munchy boxes are perfect for sharing. Friendly service, great prices, and fast delivery — definitely my go-to takeaway in town!

24/02/2026: The staff in here are always so pleasant and friendly. They keep the restaurant very clean. The food is always lovely. Sometimes small things can be forgotten but that’s human error. I much prefer this particular McDonald’s to the other one in the city!

14/02/2026: They took my niece away while we were waiting for our food. "Huh... This Mc Niece burger sure tastes weird ..."

23/11/2025: Very nice staff and yummy wings 🤗

07/10/2025: An hour for delivery. I live 5 minutes away. Chicken burger was decent, garlic chips were rank. Went back a second time. The Irish lady on the grill took my order then twenty minutes later just yelled that the machine is broke. Only for the Indian guy on the grill offering me a substitute, I wouldn't have got my food at all. Clearly the staff only are nice to locals.

30/01/2026: I want to study at this school. Please like this message if they are racist towards black people or anyone else.

30/11/2025: DkIT is a very modern and well-equipped campus, with bright classrooms, fresh buildings and impressive laboratories. The facilities feel clean, up-to-date and genuinely practical — you get the sense that students spend more time doing than just listening. Equipment looks modern, the technical spaces are well maintained, and overall the campus has a professional, contemporary feel. Academically, DkIT leans toward hands-on, industry-focused courses rather than theoretical paths. The strengths here are in engineering, construction, agriculture/food-related sciences, pharma and skills that link directly to employment. It’s very much a “learn the profession, get the job” environment — ideal for applied learners, but not suited for someone looking for pure physics or research-heavy theoretical science. A lecturer with a physics background shared interesting insight into the current nuclear landscape in Ireland, which was an unexpected and engaging conversation. Students were also friendly — especially in the acting department, who even invited us to their upcoming performance, which says a lot about the atmosphere here. DkIT is due to gain full University status in 2026 and has begun collaborating with Queen’s University Belfast, which could make the academic offering even stronger in future years. It will be interesting to see how this partnership develops, and whether new programmes expand beyond the existing applied focus. Overall, this is a modern, practical, career-oriented institute with excellent facilities and a very approachable feel. A great choice for someone who wants a direct pathway into work.

27/12/2025: Rude horrible staff ...... terrible prices. Owner nice she should get rid of those trolls behind the counter!

21/12/2025: Had brunch there recently, delicious freshly cooked food & very friendly service. A great addition to the Bridge Centre

11/02/2026: Last time I ate here was nice, tonight I returned to have a quick bite to eat he took my order at the counter price was ok. I told him that's for sit down. He said there's a price difference I said ok thinking maybe one or two euro. He started adding it up and I said no way. No wonder there was no one else eating in there talk about putting yourself out of business

06/12/2025: The food here is amazing I love the crispy fried beef and the beef fried rice - worth going out of your way for!

29/11/2025: I was in the new Swan Chinese last night and to say the experience was phenomenal would be an understatement. A particular lady called Anita was so lovely to me and prepared my food so well it honestly made my whole day. Not only was the food so great at such a cheap price, But all of the staff and Anita in particular was so helpful when I didn’t know what to order and was so patient with me. I really enjoyed my time in the new Swan Chinese and I will definitely be back. I really recommend this place whether it’s for a night out a special occasion or just a cozy night and they’ll never fail to disappoint

13/11/2025: The food is not bad, But the menu is not user friendly. I ordered Kung Po sauce with Beef, without realising that they put a ton of cashew nuts in the dish....And no where on the menu does it say that.....Was actually hoping for more beef!!!!!

21/12/2025: Best Chinese takeaway for our household. We’ve had birthdays with takeaway from here and works for all tastes

14/12/2025: Cold Reheat chip no spice at all if I lived in Ashbourne I would have brought it back to you cold reheated chicken and chips

06/03/2026: Really great place, once you try it you’ll be coming back all the time. I highly recommend the ramen and the noodle box.

27/02/2026: The food was nice and crispy, would definitely recommend

21/07/2025: On Sunday, I experienced racial abuse from an elderly man in his sixties at Costa in Shankill. Accompanied by my nine-year-old daughter and my younger brother, I witnessed an unsettling encounter. The man struggled to use the card machine, resembling an iPad, prompting my brother to politely suggest that he tap the top part. In response, the man aggressively retorted, "Mind your own f-ing business and go back to where you came from." He further stated, "You are in Ireland now." When I asked him to elaborate on that statement, he refused to respond. I also heard him mumble something about being a woman, though I couldn't catch the exact words. His behavior escalated as he began licking his lips and eyeing me in an unsettling manner. He had a distinct accent, which I could not pinpoint—possibly African or New Zealand—but it was clearly foreign. When I confronted him regarding his remarks and inquired about his origins, he merely laughed and declined to answer. This experience has left me feeling unsafe about returning to that Costa. Such behaviour is utterly unacceptable and should not be tolerated in our community.

05/07/2025: Bright, spacious café on two floors. The barista (tall, red-haired guy) was very fast and skilled, yet he always found the time to smile. Perfect spot for meet-ups and my cortado was delicious!

10/12/2025: Griffith College – Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Review I joined Griffith College thinking I’d be getting a solid Psychology degree. Shoutout to the few lecturers who actually showed up for their students — you were the only thing keeping this place from being a total flop. The rest? Absolute chaos. The departments don’t talk to each other, so every tiny issue turns into a full-blown scavenger hunt. Wanna know your assignment results? Be prepared to chase five different offices. Can’t log into Zoom? Same circus. My personal breaking point was the tuition fees. First, I was told €8K. Then it was suddenly €4K. Then they emailed me a random Excel screenshot like, “here ya go.” When I asked for clarification, I got the iconic line: “It’s provided in the screenshot?” (aka: “Can you read?”). Professionalism who So I went full detective mode emailing other colleges, researching transfers, stressing myself out… only to find out the actual tuition I owed was €255. Yup. Two hundred and fifty-five euros. Because when I switched from full-time to part-time, I had already paid for those modules last year. Meaning all the chaos, stress, and wasted time? Completely unnecessary. They could’ve just told me that from the start. Instead, they let me spiral while sending me Excel screenshots like they were serving Michelin-star information. If you enjoy unhelpful replies, endless email loops, and numbers that change more than Irish weather, Griffith is the place for you.

09/12/2025: Imagine charging more then 10 grand to stay there and you stop people from staying over past 10 o'clock your dorm should be able to do what you want with it

26/02/2026: Really lovely food and great service. Kebabs are the best 👌

26/10/2025: Staff are very unprofessional, food is not good, would not recommend

27/01/2026: Probably the best overall take away I've had in years. Don't get all the negative comments. Rang for delivery and it was at my door in 13 mins. I was shocked. I got the super meal. Absolutely unreal. Well done guys

30/12/2025: I bought wings and they were old and over cook. poor taste and has blood in wings. never gonna order again.

26/12/2025: Excellent service, great coffee, and good food. Highly recommended.

30/11/2025: The matcha was delicious and I really enjoyed it. There was also a great selection of special Christmas dishes – there really was something for everyone. The hot chocolate was also very tasty, but quite sweet and very chocolatey, so you can't drink too much of it. The atmosphere is cozy, the seating is comfortable, and it's easy to relax. The staff were also very friendly and attentive.