Clonmel Thread

touts · 08-07-2011 6:48am

Bit outside Clonmel but the Old Convent in Clogheen had not passed on the reduction last weekend and for a table of four that meant a considerable bonus to the owners. In fact I'm pretty sure nothing I bought all week was reduced and that's been in Clonmel, Limerick and Waterford. Any time I challenged people about it staff who had previously been fluent in English were suddenly reduced to "I doon't under...... stand. You need speek manager. He no here".

From what I read in the papers only 20% of outlets are passing it on. Rip off republic is alive and well. It's survival of the fittest and the small businesses of Ireland have declared war on their customers.

Fionn · 08-07-2011 2:28pm

yeah it's annoying that it's not being passed on, afterall it's we - the tax payers are actualluy fundint this initiative!!!
:rolleyes:

well as far as possible - i'll be voting with my feet and avoiding these greedy people.

:mad:

dirtydiesel · 08-07-2011 4:42pm

Does this mean the likes of McDonalds, KFC etc should be lowering their prices? I know of one indian restaurant in Clonmel which has not reduced its prices.

callaway92 · 09-07-2011 11:39am

dirtydiesel wrote: »

Does this mean the likes of McDonalds, KFC etc should be lowering their prices? I know of one indian restaurant in Clonmel which has not reduced its prices.

If you're talking about Indian Ocean, ya you're right! It's very expensive :eek:

callaway92 · 23-07-2011 8:03pm

I assume people noticed all of the Spanish Jailbait in the town in the last couple of weeks, yes?

YES PLEASE

ReacherCreature · 24-07-2011 6:10pm

callaway92 wrote: »

YES PLEASE

And that's why it's called "jailbait".

pooch90 · 25-07-2011 11:28pm

Anybody know why the BYOB Bowling has been cancelled until further notice? No info on FB page.

dahat · 31-07-2011 5:08pm

Elverys.............

Anyone been in here lately?
Was in around a few times lately and find the staff and sale policy terrible.
They harrass you from the minute you get in there till you leave in the vain hope you will spend in there,sometimes you just want to shop at your ease and root about the racks.
Only sat just gone i was told that all clothing was if you buy 1 item a second item was half price.
As i had bought a 25 euro item i asked were jerseys 1/2 price then and was told no...........asked were the 1000 mile socks half price and was told no........so after hounding me to buy i was told that the 2 items i wanted were not in the offer.........
I have spoken to people i know and they find the shop the same,constant harassment for sizes,help etc,totally uncomfortable

charlemont · 31-07-2011 5:15pm

pooch90 wrote: »

Anybody know why the BYOB Bowling has been cancelled until further notice? No info on FB page.

Something to do with the local Gardaí objecting on planning grounds, ie It doesn't have permission to have alcohol on premises, Think Higgins complained too.

dahat · 31-07-2011 5:19pm

charlemont wrote: »

Think Higgins complained too.

does he ever stop?

ReacherCreature · 01-08-2011 6:51pm

dahat wrote: »

Elverys.............

I agree with your post. The "Can I help you with anything?" regime gets old real quick. Even worse is the constant harrying. I was getting a pair of boots, she hovered over me, waiting to see what I was doing, "do you need socks?" "or anything else"? It's a fcuking nuisance. They're likely on commission and the competition must be pretty cutthroat if they're going to bother customers.

dahat · 02-08-2011 7:38am

It is disgracefull and bloody annoying,i wont ever buy there again.
Cutthroat competition is one thing but hounding people is another..........

Fionn · 02-08-2011 1:08pm

hate places that ambush you when your just browsing!!
I think most people are quite capable of asking for help/advise with a product if they need it, was in the Vision Store, Electrical place in the Poppy Fields and was asked by about four people if they could help me!! needless to say i bought nothing.

on another subject i heard on the radio this morning that a 29 year old woman had her bag snatched from her car, last night Mon at 1030 pm, as she was stopped at the lights at Oakville corner. She had travelled down Gallows Hill and the scummer (stocky build 5.7 fair short hair) was hiding in the bushes waiting for an opportunity to rob someone, Gardai are investigating.
So be careful out there!!!

dahat · 02-08-2011 1:20pm

Yet another good samaritan who will never help anyone again..
Most likely a junkie after a quick few euro,wasters

dahat · 03-08-2011 11:13am

Any one here use the Public Gym?
Is it full of idiots or people who would genuinely help,looking to do an upper body strenght and conditioning programme...

Loughc · 03-08-2011 6:28pm

dahat wrote: »

Any one here use the Public Gym?
Is it full of idiots or people who would genuinely help,looking to do an upper body strenght and conditioning programme...

I used to use the Clonmel Swimming Pool Gym and I have to say that the staff there are very well informed and if you ask they can book you in for an assessment and they give you a work-out plan and a nutrition plan if you are dieting with it too.

You'd often find some of the guys who work there in the gym themselves on their days off, so they do take it seriously its not just a job.

dahat · 03-08-2011 6:39pm

lockie1983 wrote: »

I used to use the Clonmel Swimming Pool Gym and I have to say that the staff there are very well informed and if you ask they can book you in for an assessment and they give you a work-out plan and a nutrition plan if you are dieting with it too.

You'd often find some of the guys who work there in the gym themselves on their days off, so they do take it seriously its not just a job.

I might just give them a ring tomorrow and as k for that assessment,places like the Park and Minella are just too pricey,least with the public gym you buy weekly/monthly passes.

Loughc · 03-08-2011 7:02pm

Exactly, the monthly passes are great, there's no long term commitment, which I'm glad of as I've been working in Canada for the past two months!

But annual memberships for the Park Hotel and Minella is how they make their money as most people stop going after a few weeks!

charlemont · 03-08-2011 7:04pm

Witness appeal issued following shooting in Clonmel
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011
Clonmel gardai are appealing for information following a shooting incident in an estate in the town earlier today.Residents reported hearing shots at around 7.30 in Willow Park. A motive for the shooting has not yet been established. Superintendent John Courtney says a technical examination of the scene has taken place and investigations are at an early stage. According to the superintendent it seems the occupants of the cars involved got into an altercation after meeting in the estate.

http://www.tippfm.com/site/news/

:pac:

ReacherCreature · 03-08-2011 7:09pm

lockie1983 wrote: »

Exactly, the monthly passes are great, there's no long term commitment, which I'm glad of as I've been working in Canada for the past two months!

As far as I can remember, the monthly passes work out somehow that a few days, or even a week, is free.

dahat · 03-08-2011 7:45pm

ReacherCreature wrote: »

As far as I can remember, the monthly passes work out somehow that a few days, or even a week, is free.

Some months are 5 week months,thats how ya get free weeks

dahat · 03-08-2011 7:47pm

lockie1983 wrote: »

Exactly, the monthly passes are great, there's no long term commitment, which I'm glad of as I've been working in Canada for the past two months!

But annual memberships for the Park Hotel and Minella is how they make their money as most people stop going after a few weeks!

They love those people!........half the reason i wont pay full wack,work too many long hours to benefit from it

ReacherCreature · 03-08-2011 11:00pm

I heard a passing rumour that the Poppyfields were in financial trouble, any truth to the matter folks?

dahat · 04-08-2011 6:57am

ReacherCreature wrote: »

I heard a passing rumour that the Poppyfields were in financial trouble, any truth to the matter folks?

Seemingly so but don't know any details,the Supermarket in Clerihan that is now shut is linked to it as well

dahat · 08-08-2011 10:02am

Is there a FIT4LIFE group in Clonmel?one that has both men &female runners?

Dr Nic · 09-08-2011 8:23am

Anyone know of a nice house with a room for rent close to the hospital - daft is really slow!
Thanks!

vampirevixens · 10-08-2011 2:27am

i seen this girl around clonmel with crazy red hair dress very gothic just wondring who she might be as i seen her lot about the town she seemd to be quite keeps to herself she walks long maine cahir road ...any info as there not many gothic people in this town

callaway92 · 10-08-2011 3:39am

vampirevixens wrote: »

i seen this girl around clonmel with crazy red hair dress very gothic just wondring who she might be as i seen her lot about the town she seemd to be quite keeps to herself she walks long maine cahir road ...any info as there not many gothic people in this town

I've never seen her and I'm going in and out that road every day.

Now, the large woman that's always wearing the Chelsea jersey. She scares the shít out of me. If I see her during the day or after a night out, I still get so damn scared.

Dr Nic · 10-08-2011 8:34am

Room to rent? Anyone! Ta

dahat · 10-08-2011 9:22am

callaway92 wrote: »

Now, the large woman that's always wearing the Chelsea jersey. She scares the shít out of me. If I see her during the day or after a night out, I still get so damn scared.

Softy............

Insect Overlord · 10-08-2011 1:05pm

I don't think it's in the Charter (if it's not, then that's my fault!

) but it's probably best not to chat about members of the public here. It's most likely they're not posters here, so they wouldn't be able to speak for themselves. Some people like their privacy too!

ciano1 · 10-08-2011 3:05pm

vampirevixens wrote: »

i seen this girl around clonmel with crazy red hair dress very gothic just wondring who she might be as i seen her lot about the town she seemd to be quite keeps to herself she walks long maine cahir road ...any info as there not many gothic people in this town

I think I know who you're on about, often see her walking up the western road/Glenconner. Not a clue who she is though

callaway92 wrote: »

Now, the large woman that's always wearing the Chelsea jersey. She scares the shít out of me. If I see her during the day or after a night out, I still get so damn scared.

Ah yes.. You're not truly from Clonmel unless you've seen her out and about .. That's all I'm gonna say, few videos on youtube with her in them

callaway92 · 10-08-2011 5:45pm

Jaysus,

Dannos is closed down again.

Quote from their Facebook:

Hey guys, we're going to close the club for the immediate future. Apologies to those DJs who were waiting for their chance to shine in the battle of the DJs. The market is just not there for a nightclub in clonmel at the minute but who know what the future may hold.

Fairly grim reading.

ciano1 · 10-08-2011 6:45pm

callaway92 wrote: »

Jaysus,

Dannos is closed down again.

Quote from their Facebook:

Fairly grim reading.

Meh, was always going to happen. It was fairly empty the last 2 times I was in there. They didn't really seem to make a big effort to get people through the doors tbh. Most clubs have drink promos and events but Dannos expected to just open the doors and the punters would just roll in.

vampirevixens · 10-08-2011 6:56pm

ciano1 wrote: »

I think I know who you're on about, often see her walking up the western road/Glenconner. Not a clue who she is though

Ah yes.. You're not truly from Clonmel unless you've seen her out and about .. That's all I'm gonna say, few videos on youtube with her in them

yes that were i saw her walking just she had really nice coat on her one day i was wondering were she got it ..shes always on that road ... just that she dont look like reast of people i see out walking ...but she dose stand out with hair and clothing

Insect Overlord · 10-08-2011 9:48pm

ciano1 wrote: »

I think I know who you're on about, often see her walking up the western road/Glenconner. Not a clue who she is though

Ah yes.. You're not truly from Clonmel unless you've seen her out and about .. That's all I'm gonna say, few videos on youtube with her in them

vampirevixens wrote: »

yes that were i saw her walking just she had really nice coat on her one day i was wondering were she got it ..shes always on that road ... just that she dont look like reast of people i see out walking ...but she dose stand out with hair and clothing

I should have made myself clearer. This post wasn't just an idle comment. It was an instruction made as a moderator.

Insect Overlord wrote: »

I don't think it's in the Charter (if it's not, then that's my fault! ) but it's probably best not to chat about members of the public here. It's most likely they're not posters here, so they wouldn't be able to speak for themselves. Some people like their privacy too!

If you want to talk about members of the public, take it to Private Messages.

ReacherCreature · 10-08-2011 11:48pm

callaway92 wrote: »

Jaysus,

Dannos is closed down again.

Quote from their Facebook:

Fairly grim reading.

Did terrible business. One of the reasons for the decline is that people are going to go where it's free. They don't want to shell out money to go somewhere that is a bit dead. That's why O' Keeffes is booming. Another is that there was little pull from the Dannos management.

Whether it was a joke or not, a few weeks ago, I heard there were around 20/30 people in Dannos.

ciano1 · 11-08-2011 12:03am

ReacherCreature wrote: »

Did terrible business. One of the reasons for the decline is that people are going to go where it's free. They don't want to shell out money to go somewhere that is a bit dead. That's why O' Keeffes is booming. Another is that there was little pull from the Dannos management.

Whether it was a joke or not, a few weeks ago, I heard there were around 20/30 people in Dannos.

Last Saturday, They said it themselves on their status:

.in this business there's not a whole lot of time to give things a chance. 25 people at 1am last weekend..with punters telling us we're not going to last cause they "can bring their own drink into xxxx" ...not going to name any other premises...but you can see where we're coming from.

Headshot · 14-08-2011 10:09pm

Hi

I remember hearing about a factory in clonmel recruiting (think it was called Boston Electronics) anyone hear about this?

dahat · 14-08-2011 10:20pm

Boston are a medical devices plant,just on the outskirts of town.

Not sure about what jobs they have but did hear that 9 month contracts were on offer.....normal factory floor jobs from what i heard.

Headshot · 14-08-2011 10:33pm

dahat wrote: »

Boston are a medical devices plant,just on the outskirts of town.

Not sure about what jobs they have but did hear that 9 month contracts were on offer.....normal factory floor jobs from what i heard.

Thanks dahat

By any chance you know where they recruited from (what agency?)

callaway92 · 14-08-2011 11:49pm

Headshot wrote: »

Thanks dahat

By any chance you know where they recruited from (what agency?)

The company is called Boston Scientific.

They are looking for people in these areas:

Manufacturing Engineer
Quality Manager
Lean Engineer
Operational Excellence Manager
Senior Project Engineer
Software Developer
Processes Development Manager

Also, I don't think they employ through Recruitment Agencies (I could be corrected on that though).

ReacherCreature · 17-08-2011 1:36pm

Brennans back open. Any boardsies been in there recently? Hear much about it?

Loughc · 17-08-2011 2:27pm

ReacherCreature wrote: »

Brennans back open. Any boardsies been in there recently? Hear much about it?

Its called VJ's now, it's owned by Vinnie Mansell, who own Bates, the railway bar, the lay out is the same, including the pool and snooker tables, which I spend many a hour on back in the day!

Rumor has it, they're re-opening the Bookies that used to be next to it, but that's only hearsay at the moment.

Good to see it back, it was always a favorite pub of mine growing up, and I'm looking forward to popping in for a pint and a game of snooker when I'm home.

DT100 · 26-08-2011 10:12pm

I heard today that the Phoenix [Allen's] in Irishtown is closing down.I hope it's just a rumour!!!

ReacherCreature · 26-08-2011 10:24pm

What's it like? I've been in there under the name of Allens, is it the same as Phoenix?

ciano1 · 27-08-2011 12:54am

DT100 wrote: »

I heard today that the Phoenix [Allen's] in Irishtown is closing down.I hope it's just a rumour!!!

Think it's already gone!

DT100 · 27-08-2011 12:12pm

ReacherCreature wrote: »

What's it like? I've been in there under the name of Allens, is it the same as Phoenix?

It was a great spot for watching sport and the craic when Michael Boland had it,but the owners that took it over then got rid of the sky sport,the darts,and the place never recovered The current owner struggled as well.The small bar at the front used to be great for soccer.Great for the Sunday 4pm kickoff.The beer garden was great,but thats all history now.The way thing's are,it may well have happened whoever was at the helm.Sign of the times I guess.

DT100 · 27-08-2011 12:12pm

ciano1 wrote: »

Think it's already gone!

Thought it was closing next friday?

ciano1 · 27-08-2011 2:28pm

DT100 wrote: »

Thought it was closing next friday?

Im not sure.. I passed it Thursday night at about half 9 and it was closed

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