Xtra-vison does exactly as it says on the tin - you can rent dvd's here!…read more They have everything you want - new releases, international, thriller, comedy...you name it, they have it. The don't necessarily supply the more obscure films - you would nee d to go to a specialised dvd place for that. But if you want something main stream, then this is the place to go. The staff are helpful - one guy in particular, although he was rather outraged when I told him I wasn't a fan of the Coen brothers. He eventually got over it and recommended about 100 other films to me....and I eventually decided on one! The also sell cd's, computer games (which you can also rent), camera's, ipods, technical equipment and junk food like coke, sweets, popcorn and ice-cream.

this is the only video rental shop in blackrock but definitely holds its own against other xtra…read morevisions and video rental shops. the shop is laid out very well with a pretty extension collection of new and old films. and they often have good sales on dvds and games to buy and ex rental dvds and games, as well as mobile phones, cds and snacks. i would not buy my phone from xtra vision or my music because there are better deals around, but its worth stopping in to check on movies for sale, bargains can be found for a fiver or less if you lucky the price of renting new releases is very high, over 5 euro. its almost the same price to buy a film. they often have good deals on ben and jerrys ice cream, a must when film watching! definitely one of the better xtra vision branches, but with high rental places its better to buy than rent

The Paperweight Office Supplies and Stationery store in Malahide is a great place to go for office…read moreand school supplies. I think it's nicer to give business to these independently-run, smaller stationers than the larger corporations. The store has the usual - office supplies, envelopes, diaries (they even have some cute mid-year diaries), paper and printing products. It's not the most exciting store in the world, but it fulfills its purpose.

The staff here always do their best, compared to other shops. If you need a screen protector…read moreinstalled, they make sure it's done perfectly, and if there's any dust or bubbles, they start again. Some other stores don't care about this kind of thing and would let you walk out with a messy application - but these guys care. Got an issue with a product? The managers are understanding and have always gone above and beyond in helping me with different issues over the years. I've found everyone to be polite and knowledgeable of how Apple processes returns and repairs. This is all in contrast to iConnect, who don't care whatsoever. Even the returns policy is more forgiving - I recently bought an OtterBox case for my iPhone at iConnect and the buttons didn't move at all. They demanded to see my actual phone to verify that my phone wasn't the issue - such anti-consumer practices are not to be found at CompuB. You can return goods and accessories without hassle as long as you have the receipt. I think that when buying Apple accessories and protective gear, the prices are already high and it's important that the people and experience are commensurate with the money you hand over. I can wholeheartedly recommend CompuB Swords for everything you need.

I brought in an Apple TV, which I had bought there, because it wasn't working (light blinking…read morecontinuously). A very young guy looked up his computer and said I would be charged €59 just to diagnose what was wrong. I declined and instead, googled what to do. All it needed was to be restored on my Mac. Surely he could just have suggested that to me!

Quality bookstore in a cute street in Malahide. I was rather impressed with the selection of books…read more- the ones at eye level were interesting and quirky and not like the usual book shop fare. Fair play to Village Books for trying to diversify Irish readers' tastes. There is a fairly large selection of cards in store, of varying qualities, but definitely something here to suit all tastes. The children's and teenagers' book sections are quite extensive and there is also a considerable selection of fantasy books. Village books has quite an array of children's toys as well, so I imagine this would provide an excellent means of distraction for kids who are dragged here by their desperate-for-a-good-read mothers. Village Books has a pleasant, unassuming atmosphere and browsing is not frowned upon.

I stumbled upon this fantastic store a few weeks ago while browsing around Malahide village. It's…read morean ideal place to pick up a certain book you've had your eye on, a card you forgot to send or any little knick-knack for a child! Basically, it's great for last minute gift ideas! Pleasant and friendly people working there, and reasonably priced items.

They change their layout more than I change my underwear. They've got some good stuff at a good…read moreprice to be fair. I always buy the gamer fortnite magazines, yes I'm a fortniter. They wrote a book about me without my permission and chat mad shit, Naruto and Fortnite is all I care about in that shop.

It might not be the biggest Eason store but it is still a good one!…read more It based on the ground floor in the Pavillions shopping centre.There are two entrances to shop shop - how handy ;) They have a large section of magazines,cards, art suppliers,gift stuff, games, along with snacks and drinks. The book section is very good; books on healthy leaving, psychology, cars, art, best-sellers, business and books for children - you should be able to find something for yourself. They have special offers, such as 3 for 2 on books or sales ,where you can get a book for less then a fiver - not bad eh :) Staff is very helpful and really nice.

Absolutely fantastic service! I ordered a few graphic novels online (for a Christmas gift for a…read moresibling). Staff at Antonia's rang me to tell me that one of the novels was currently out of print. They set out all my options and I chose to wait until the novel was back in print. So I received the rest of my order in time for Christmas and I knew that I would get the other novel when it came back into print. At the end of June, I got a package with the remaining novel! I was delighted. The staff were wonderful. I highly recommend Antonia's for their selection of books and an attentive service

Fab little bookshop, great range of stuff, and they'll happily order anything you need. Great shop,…read moregreat service!

I usually pop in here for a nosey to see if there is anything interesting on offer that would make…read morea nice present. And on the last two occasions it has been a success, hurrah! The products here are quality. They stock some fabulously luxurious individual greeting cards. They are tad expensive, but they are all handmade and almost probably each unique. So if you really want to impress, the cards in here will. The sales assistant seemed a bit miffed when she saw me waiting at the till though. She had the stop what she was doing to serve me... can you imagine.... ;)

Daintree is a really pretty shop that specializes in stationary. They have a wide variety of paper…read morein different colors, textures and weights, as well as complimentary accent papers and corresponding envelopes. Whether it's wedding or party invitations, birth announcements, or personal correspondence stationary, Daintree lets you order from their portfolio of popular designs, or you can custom design your own. Other accoutrements that can be customized are favor boxes, stickers and goodie bags. One thing that I really love about Daintree is its focus on DIY. No matter what your style, color scheme or theme is, Daintree has pretty much everything you will need to create beautiful stationary. From paper to ribbon to tools and advice, they've got it all covered. The one thing I would say that Daintree could improve upon is the range of their other items - such as notebooks, albums, streamers and other such gifty things. I think that if they had more of these things the store could attract a wider range of clientele other than brides-to-be and new moms. Still, I think what they've done in the space is pretty magical.

I cannot recommend Harvey Norman Drogheda highly enough! After purchasing a brand‑new TV on…read moreSaturday, I accidentally damaged it beyond repair while unpacking. I called the store fully expecting to be out of luck--perhaps a small discount or maybe take the broken TV off my hands--but what happened next completely blew me away. Without hesitation, the team offered to replace the TV free of charge. Their generosity and willingness to help transformed what had felt like the final straw in a truly trying week into genuine relief and joy. As a parent of a child with severe autism, recent days have been especially challenging: our son, in a wave of dysregulation over the Easter break, managed to break nearly €3,000 worth of technology--TV, laptop, computer monitors, a printer, you name it. We've since secured everything with anti‑tip straps, but at that moment the idea of losing another TV felt unbearable. Harvey Norman's kindness came at exactly the right time. They had no way of knowing how much this act of goodwill meant to our family, turning a near‑disaster into a reminder that there are still businesses who truly care. From the courteous Customer Care (Thaks Nicola!) to the hassle‑free exchange, every step was handled with professionalism and genuine warmth. I will be singing their praises to everyone I know--and I'll certainly be back in Drogheda whenever we need anything tech‑related. Harvey Norman, you've earned a customer for life! Warmest regards, Stephen O'Brien

Well the washing machine froze the week before Christmas and refused to work once thawed. Being 5…read moreyears old and having given plenty of washes over it's lifetime - the decision was made to purchase a new one. Plenty of internet research later we had it narrowed down to one in Harvey Norman or one on Power City - went to Harvey Norman first and was greeted on the way in the door by a cheery man. While I understand that retail establishments are adopting this practice of "greeting" to improve customer service and also for security - I for one can't stand it. I hate the falseness of it, and also any of them that I have ever asked for help -can't. They have to stand there in their greeters spot and not do anything else, bar point me in the direction of "regular staff" Walked through the vast furniture department (love the smell of the leather couches!) to the electrical department and on the way in the door they had their best offers on display, ie their best reduced washing machine, dryer, fridge etc. A fairly cheap model caught my eye and we had a glance over the specifations before having a perusal at the rest of the washing machines available. While I wouldn't consider myself to be a "brand snob" - I also have a dread fear of unknown brands so dismissed the cheapest option - the "finlux" brand immediately. Noticed that Harvey Norman don't seem to stock the "Bosch" brand anymore, anybody who seems to know anything about washing machines says to buy a "bosch" for reliability and longevity. No staff were around to help us as it was fairly busy with customers so we made our way out to the best offers again, ended up going for an "indesit" 6K, 1000spin washer reduced from €299 to €149. It's A energy rated and has "eco" water facility and plenty of program options so it was going to do the job for us nicely and at a nice price as well. Staff were on hand to process the transaction almost immediately and then we were told to drive around to their warehouse around the corner for collection. All in all a fairly easy purchase, if it wasn't for the pesky greeter who waved a cheery false goodbye on the way out.