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12/03/2026: The word "accountability" is not in their vocabulary. I feel sorry for the lecturers and disability officers that actually care to do a good job and actually care about student success, because their efforts are completely drowned out by the incompetency of the majority of the administration there.i attended 2 online courses. The first they told me was necessary to complete (certificate in computing) in order to qualify for the Higher Diploma in Computing specialising in AI and ML. Turns out, the certifivate was useless, just a way for the college to demand more monet from students or Springboard. It was an wxact duplicate of half the AI and ML course. I was exempt from half the course, so I wasted an entire year for nothing, when I could have done it all in the 1 year of the HD. TO make matters worse, as class rep, instead of doing class rep duties, I was basically a lecturer admin for the entirety of the second half of the course in 2026. Instead of spending my time studying, I had to spend the majority of the time chasing lecturers and their missing course content for the students who were stopped dead in their tracks from being able to study that week's material, because it didn't exist yet, even though we were expected to access it and learn from it one week PRIOR. I had to escalate all the way to the President, because lecturers were saying they were not in charge of uploading content, the Programme Coordinator (who very clearly is not fit for the position, as she did her best to not do anything if at all possible, and then accuse you of being aggressive when you lose your patience) would send you a two-line email saying they will ask the lecturers, then you'd hear nothing and when following up you'd get a one-line email saying they emailed the lecturers again, and so what other options do I have but to escalate to the highest authority to get anything done? For 3 weeks, students had no material to study from, then there are students with disabilities like myself, that feel even more behind due to the natural consequence of having a learning disability. And don't get me started on the amount of ableism the Programme Coordinator displayed. So much so that I felt I had to start CC'ing the Disability Officers in all our communication to keep her in check, and she would constantly remove them, even after my asking her not to. I had to create a separate email addredsing that specifically so she had no excuse of not having "seen that part of the email". Only then did she stop doing it. I was babysitting the lecturers AND the Programme Coordinator. This disorganisation and inefficiency of their institution is absolutely insane, and that is coming from an ADHD person! Then there's the lecturers themselves... one in particular has paranoia about bring recorded or putting anything in writing and it's obvious why. He has a foul attitude. He says he loves teaching but teaching also means caring for your students and their success, therefore needing patience and grace and he has neither. He did the support classed for OOSE and despite the Springboard rule demanding he records the classes, he refused to do it. He supported nothing. He refused to give examples so we could apply the topic's knowledge and kept treating us like children that just wanted to copy off the teacher's homework, when we repeatedly said that's not what we were asking. Then we found him teaching statistics and it became obvious it's not leaching he loves, but having a position of power over others and talking about his favourite subject. That's not teaching, that's doing presentations at a conpany, so he might as well just go do that instead, so he will yell at disabled students no more. And other lecturers are either broken-English-galore or I-just-want-to-read-you-slides-don't-ask-me-questions galore. What an awful, awful college and I am surprised they are still running. I will be writing to the Minister of Education about them. This was inexcusable for a course that was charging peope €4900. That's half a grand. That's a car. Insane.

07/03/2026: I was a full-time student at NCI from 2015–2020 and part-time in 2020–2021. I returned in September 2025 as a full-time online student. From my experience, full-time on-campus students receive significantly better support and access to resources. NCI organises events, departmental speakers, and other opportunities primarily for on-campus full time students, leaving online and on-campus part time students at a disadvantage. I emailed Academic Operations on 10 February 2026 to request an extension due to a bereavement. I had to follow up myself for updates. On 24 February I emailed again, and they replied on 26 February requesting documentation, which I provided the same day. As of 10 March, the issue remains unresolved. Throughout this process, communication was slow, and there was no acknowledgement or sensitivity regarding my bereavement, which was disappointing. Ideally, requests such as this should be processed promptly, with empathy and clear timelines. Another major concern is the change in assessment format. Semester 1 used TABAs, but Semester 2 had exams. Students were informed of this change only in January 2026, midway through the course, which is unfair and disruptive to planning. Communication from the college regarding such changes has also been insufficient. Overall, my experience highlights significant issues with student support, communication, and fairness, particularly for online students. Prospective students should carefully consider these factors before enrolling.

25/10/2025: We had orderd food from most of the local menu on the app, we normally get the pizza but tonight we said we would try something else, I also had a burger deluxe which was OK, the donner box was a disgrace, chips where stone cold and meat colder than normal , we had a curry which was very watery!(best term I could use) the separate order of chips where also cold, goujans where dry but rest of food went to the food bin. Yes we got delivery but we are 3 minutes away in the town but I was watching the app from delivery so not sure how/why it was so cold.As regulars very dissatisfied and disappointed food has gone down.

07/10/2025: It is a nice fast food concept. Food is good, but could be better prepared. It is ok in according to the price.

14/03/2026: We were there early March 2026 with a table of 8. Understaffed which isn't the servers fault. 3 staff on with one waitress serving the entire place on her own and she did a fantastic job. The x2 front of house staff were completely out of their depth and didnt seem to care that the place was falling apart around them. Other tables were approaching the bar handing cocktails back and bottles of warm, unopened white wine handed out in return. 45 minutes before a starter landed down. Had to reminded the guy to open our red and point out chipped glasses. Menu very limited with supplement charges throughout. Great potential and Id love to see them do well but avoid folks sorry to say.

01/03/2026: Dreadful! Service was appalling! Food was undercooked and over processed. How can a restaurant serve shop bought guacamole? And then slather it all over a burger. Poor quality wine but service was the worst part by far. My partner commented on it looking upmarket from the outside but the food was definitely not restaurant quality. I was trying it as I had hoped to arrange a big bday lunch there. Definitely won't be going back.

18/12/2025: Added toppings onto my order that I didn’t ask for . Also waited 20 minutes for this simple order, had to wait another amount of time for my order to be rectified ( other customers coming in and getting served and their food handed to them while I am waiting) staff quite unfriendly and unwelcoming and No apology for the delay

11/11/2025: Hours listening to this on a sunday. Stop. Do you know how many castle ross residents had to listen to this. Its extremely loud. Would it not be fair or reasonable to power wash during the week when everyones in work??

22/08/2025: I really enjoyed my lunch here. There was a good choice of main courses. My chicken curry was tasty & the cabbage was great too. The Warbler & Wren coffee was delicious. If you bring your own mug of cofeee you get a 10% discount. It's very economical compared with many eateries in the vicinity, The dinning area is extensive and I enjoyed talking to some students eating lunch with me.

10/08/2025: It's advertised as open until 10:30am for breakfast. We went in at 09:55 and they had already stopped serving. We asked one of the staff, who was quite grumpy about telling us food was only served till 10. Went to Keoghs instead.

02/11/2025: Excellent Meal and super service. Best madras I have had in a long time. Owner was a gentleman. Highly recommended

25/10/2025: Good food and professional staff.

24/12/2025: I ordered from the machine. And waited. I kept hearing a bell but no order number. As someone who is hard of hearing, I asked the kid behind the counter how will i know the order was ready. Firstly, i leaned across to see him and he remained standing at the end of the counter not acomadating me at all. I asked how will i know the order is ready, ther are no screens sayinf so and stating that im hard of hearing and he said "i call it out, order 136 is next". I never said my order was 136(which it was) . 3 order numbers later i went up and asked if 136 was ready and he rolled his eyes and passed me my order. Totally not acomadating to people who are hard of hearing. My friend who has full hearing also said he did not call my number. Full on cheek and attidtude of him. Around 11pm on december 23rd. Its vlear you hate your job but these mechanisms in a community need to be accessible to the general public.

29/11/2025: Thank you very much for ruining dinner. order number 118

07/11/2025: We used Ninos for day two of our wedding. It was fantastic service, we got combo boxes, which were super handy and tasty!! The boxes offer a mix of everything. The staff were great and we couldnt recommend here enough!

16/10/2025: Food was absolutely dreadfuil , chips were raw and had awfuil taste like chemical taste . Garlic sauce 3e may as well be pot of herbs. Batter burger absolutely cremated . Never again so over priced for what u get . Staff would make u depressed coming out of there no smiles hello nothing , awfuil ,

15/02/2026: I placed an order through Deliveroo from Stoned, 6 Parliament Street, during their buy-one-get-one-free promotion. My order included two Coca-Cola Zero, one Half & Half side, two chicken burgers, and four Double Cheese burgers. Unfortunately, I only received the side and the chicken burgers, several items were missing. Trying to resolve the issue was even more frustrating than the incomplete delivery. After calling for over five minutes, someone finally answered, only to shift the blame onto the delivery driver, claiming he had picked up two orders. This explanation made no sense, especially since the receipt clearly matched my order. I was told they would speak with the manager and call me back, but I never received any follow-up. After waiting 30 minutes, I called again and made more than 50 attempts, repeatedly being left waiting until the call disconnected. On one occasion, they answered and immediately hung up. An extremely disappointing experience. Mistakes can happen, but the lack of accountability and the poor customer service were unacceptable. Ignoring customers instead of solving problems is a sure way to lose them. If this continues, perhaps one day there will be no customers left. Update following the restaurant’s public response: As you chose to publicly describe a customer’s reaction as “crazy,” that unfortunately speaks more about your professionalism than about my complaint. At no point during the phone call was it clearly explained that the order was in two separate bags. Instead, responsibility was immediately shifted to the delivery driver. The receipt was attached to the bag I received, which reasonably indicated that it represented the complete order. Beyond the missing items, even what arrived was incorrect. Calling multiple times was not about overreacting, it was about attempting to resolve an issue while the restaurant was still operating. When a customer places an order, the expectation is simple: to receive what was paid for, without needing to pursue explanations or refunds. This situation has nothing to do with age or “learning that life has bigger problems.” It is about accountability and basic standards of customer service. Mistakes are understandable. Dismissing legitimate concerns publicly is not. Ultimately, time will reveal whether requesting the correct order was “crazy,” or whether responding to customers with sarcasm and condescension is a sustainable approach for any business...

04/02/2026: Tasty stoner food on the cheap before untill 6pm, can't go wrong ordering food here, no customer toilets so had to buy a pint across the road to use the pub jax

08/12/2025: I recently bought a small hot chocolate drink from them, and I was asked if I want marshmallows… I said ‘yes, everything’, and when I check my bill, I was charged €2.25 extra, that’s 75c each for marshmallows, cream, chocolate chips. I think when they ask customers if they want any extra, they better ask like ‘would you like cream for extra 75 cents?’, just to make it clear.

01/11/2025: I can not confirm the bad reviews here. Every time I go, mostly Saturday and Sunday morning, I experience great service and good coffee. Nice place to hang out and get lost in a good book

08/03/2026: Takeaway pizza. Everything was ok. Very busy so must be doing well

22/02/2026: Horrible dirty tables Ketchup self-serve area disgusting unhygienic Service slow and make you feel like your disturbing them from doing nothing Toilets stinking and dirty Chicken on the bone dry and looked like it was knocked down and reversed over Chicken strips ok Chips undercooked and cold cheese didnt even melt on them I like supermacs but definitely wont return to this branch

07/10/2025: Very polite service, delicious food and cosy atmosphere 😀 highly recommended 👌

02/09/2025: Fast service Food nice Staff very welcoming and polite

24/12/2025: The atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming, perfect for chilling with a friend or getting a bit of work done. Staff are friendly and efficient too. Definitely a solid choice for coffee in Cork! ☕😊

24/11/2025: Staff were very friendly but €4.95 for a flat white is INSANE. Although the barista did their job perfectly, the coffee itself was no better than something out of one of centra’s machines. How does one justify charging €4.95 for THAT is absolutely absurd. Will never be returning and would definitely not recommend

04/10/2025: Food quality is terrible. The kids goujons and chips are deep fried and very, very fried. The chips were a mixture of skinny chips and skin on chips? Felt like it was the ends. French toast was only ok, didn't come with maple syrup, just a drizzle on the plate, wasn't very filling at all for the price. I did like that the area was spacious where the round tables are (the other tables are cramped). Very few vegetarian/vegan menu options on the main menu (except plenty of starters which is odd?) and no vegetarian options on the kids menu. Highchair was filthy I had to clean it myself. Service was non-existant, we waited about 15 minutes to order and then had to go up to the counter to ask for the bill. Definitely won't be back, quite poor service and low quality food being the reason.

20/09/2025: Had a killer desert here. The best.

01/08/2025: Very good food with great service

24/07/2025: Food just not nice. but very nice delivery driver....Such a shame..