Clonmel Thread

cml387 · 28-08-2011 7:41pm

Walked up Slievenamon for the first time this morning.
Since I was out of breath by the time I got to the first gate (this from the Kilcash side) I didn't rate may chances,but I made it.

What a lot of people had the same idea! There must have been over a hundred people of all ages on their way up and down.

Highly recommended and believe me,if I can do it anyone can.

tippspur · 28-08-2011 8:03pm

cml387 wrote: »

Walked up Slievenamon for the first time this morning.
Since I was out of breath by the time I got to the first gate (this from the Kilcash side) I didn't rate may chances,but I made it.

What a lot of people had the same idea! There must have been over a hundred people of all ages on their way up and down.

Highly recommended and believe me,if I can do it anyone can.

It was the annual walk today wasn't it,I did it a few years ago twas great craic.every true Tipp man/woman should walk up Slievenmon at least once in there life time.
It's like mecca;)

cml387 · 28-08-2011 9:11pm

tippspur wrote: »

It was the annual walk today wasn't it,I did it a few years ago twas great craic.every true Tipp man/woman should walk up Slievenmon at least once in there life time.
It's like mecca;)

That might explain it.

I failed to find the entry into the Celtic underworld.
The only likely entrance turned out to be the old Suir Nore relays building:)

Dalmation 1 · 31-08-2011 2:51pm

Just heard on the grapevine that Iceland is opening a store in Clonmel, any one hear anything about this ?

ciano1 · 31-08-2011 3:34pm

Dalmation 1 wrote: »

Just heard on the grapevine that Iceland is opening a store in Clonmel, any one hear anything about this ?

From Tipp Fm:

Iceland target Clonmel for new store
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
Clonmel is one of the centres earmarked for an expansion of the Iceland discount food stores in Ireland.
The Dublin based AIM retail group hope to have 40 Iceland stores across the country by 2014, creating around 1,000 jobs.
As well as identifying a location in Clonmel there are also plans for Waterford, Cork, Carlow and Athlone.

DT100 · 31-08-2011 5:35pm

Dalmation 1 wrote: »

Just heard on the grapevine that Iceland is opening a store in Clonmel, any one hear anything about this ?

Is that about a shop,or the December weather forecast?;-):D

DT100 · 31-08-2011 5:36pm

ciano1 wrote: »

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

Its closing this Friday,I dont go there anymore,but sad to see a business close up.

cml387 · 31-08-2011 5:55pm

On the subject of new openings, rumour has it that Supermac's are opening in the old GBM renault garage.

callaway92 · 31-08-2011 8:33pm

cml387 wrote: »

On the subject of new openings, rumour has it that Supermac's are opening in the old GBM renault garage.

I can confirm that this is true

ScummyMan · 03-09-2011 11:08am

Hey all,

was just wondering what anybody could tell me about the huntball that goes on each year?

My son is looking to go this year, and I know nothing about it, so any info much appreciated! Ie..how much? Dress code? Where to get tickets? Ticket cost? Ask a date or go with friends? Non-alcohol?

Thanks for any help

callaway92 · 03-09-2011 5:29pm

Anyone know what was with all of the Guards scattered all around Clonmel today. Garda Car parked just outside AIB at O'Connell Street had its lights on the whole time, and I counted at least 20 guards on foot around the town

tippspur · 03-09-2011 7:15pm

AIB probably got caught robbing people again;)

charlemont · 03-09-2011 9:43pm

callaway92 wrote: »

Anyone know what was with all of the Guards scattered all around Clonmel today. Garda Car parked just outside AIB at O'Connell Street had its lights on the whole time, and I counted at least 20 guards on foot around the town

Maybe Bob and Swilliam robbed the bank.

ScummyMan · 06-09-2011 7:59am

Man.UnitedLad wrote: »

Hey all,

was just wondering what anybody could tell me about the huntball that goes on each year?

My son is looking to go this year, and I know nothing about it, so any info much appreciated! Ie..how much? Dress code? Where to get tickets? Ticket cost? Ask a date or go with friends? Non-alcohol?

Thanks for any help

Anyone?

touts · 06-09-2011 8:08am

Man.UnitedLad wrote: »

Anyone?

I remember it from years ago but never went and I don't know if it still even happens.

However if your son knows nothing about it and none of his friends know anything about it why does he even want to go?

DT100 · 06-09-2011 8:15pm

Luigi's takeaway at the show grounds has changed its name.I wonder is it just the name,or maybe new owners?.

ReacherCreature · 06-09-2011 8:16pm

Kate Ryan's pub has closed. Current ownership getting involved with Phoenix Bar I hear. Ryan's will be opened up again I reckon.

ScummyMan · 06-09-2011 9:26pm

touts wrote: »

I remember it from years ago but never went and I don't know if it still even happens.

However if your son knows nothing about it and none of his friends know anything about it why does he even want to go?

I see where your coming from, and my son has told me bits about it. But i wanted to hear from someone else other than my son, who is prone to exagerating when he wants to go somewhere!

Loughc · 07-09-2011 3:41pm

DT100 wrote: »

Luigi's takeaway at the show grounds has changed its name.I wonder is it just the name,or maybe new owners?.

Just the name, same owners I've heard. Luigi's got such a bad reputation so soon that the think changing the name will help improve it, when they should be improving the management and staff skills first.

alexmcred · 07-09-2011 11:17pm

Man.UnitedLad wrote: »

I see where your coming from, and my son has told me bits about it. But i wanted to hear from someone else other than my son, who is prone to exagerating when he wants to go somewhere!

It used to be just an excuse for an underage piss-up many moons ago not sure if things have changed or not to be honest

tippspur · 08-09-2011 12:13am

ReacherCreature wrote: »

Kate Ryan's pub has closed. Current ownership getting involved with Phoenix Bar I hear. Ryan's will be opened up again I reckon.

Surprised that Kate's has closed.Where will all the Chelsea fans go to watch the games now;)

tippspur · 08-09-2011 12:16am

lockie1983 wrote: »

Just the name, same owners I've heard. Luigi's got such a bad reputation so soon that the think changing the name will help improve it, when they should be improving the management and staff skills first.

True.my first experience of the food in there was a bad one,a change of name won't be bringing my custom back there.

Dalmation 1 · 08-09-2011 11:32am

According to TippFm News : Iceland will open the Clonmel store in the Showgrounds SC

touts · 08-09-2011 11:45am

Dalmation 1 wrote: »

According to TippFm News : Iceland will open the Clonmel store in the Showgrounds SC

http://www.tippfm.com/site/news/iceland-confirmed-for-the-showground-shopping-centre-in-clonmel/

8000 sq foot unit in the showgrounds. Is there one that large not occupied?

ReacherCreature · 08-09-2011 11:52am

tippspur wrote: »

Surprised that Kate's has closed.Where will all the Chelsea fans go to watch the games now;)

Spat with the owners and rent.

Good question: the fans should walk off a cliff to watch it.

(joke, joke)

daniels.ducks · 10-09-2011 9:15pm

alexmcred wrote: »

It used to be just an excuse for an underage piss-up many moons ago not sure if things have changed or not to be honest

I know a few lads that went last year. It's just an excuse to get dressed up and go to a dinner-disco, and get the shift

. Ya can't be denying your son the shift, can you? :pac:

tippspur · 11-09-2011 9:37pm

ReacherCreature wrote: »

Kate Ryan's pub has closed. Current ownership getting involved with Phoenix Bar I hear. Ryan's will be opened up again I reckon.

I think Kate's is open again.

cml387 · 11-09-2011 10:37pm

tippspur wrote: »

I think Kate's is open again.

I understand the rent negotiations led to a mutually agreeable outcome.

ReacherCreature · 12-09-2011 9:13pm

I'm not sure cml, I think the renter's gone to the Phoenix Bar?

I think the actual owners are in charge now and it's back open.

tippspur · 12-09-2011 9:33pm

Yeah,I heard the actual owners are running the place now aswel.

later12 · 15-09-2011 3:39am

Man.UnitedLad wrote: »

Hey all,

was just wondering what anybody could tell me about the huntball that goes on each year?

My son is looking to go this year, and I know nothing about it, so any info much appreciated! Ie..how much? Dress code? Where to get tickets? Ticket cost? Ask a date or go with friends? Non-alcohol?

Thanks for any help

Just saw this. The Hunt Ball won't be until next Spring, so I presume you are talking about the Tipps Junior Hunt Ball that happens earlier in the season?

As for dress code, if it's anything like the junior hunt balls when I was a younglad it's a smart dress code: dresses for girls, and at least shirts and ties for the boys. And it's technically non-alcoholic, yes.

I don't know who specifically is running the junior ball but if you are still interested drop me a PM and I'll give you the contact details for someone who works for the hunt.

alexmcred · 21-09-2011 5:38pm

Anyone know why they are re-doing the footpaths by the presentation primary school?

Seems like a complete waste of money to me as those footpaths were ok. If they were looking to spend their budget before the end of the year could they not have improved Marystone Mall?

dahat · 21-09-2011 7:42pm

alexmcred wrote: »

Anyone know why they are re-doing the footpaths by the presentation primary school?

Seems like a complete waste of money to me as those footpaths were ok. If they were looking to spend their budget before the end of the year could they not have improved Marystone Mall?

Most likely as part of the flood works,wasn't that area flooded?paths are probably in bits from flood water?

alexmcred · 22-09-2011 10:03am

dahat wrote: »

Most likely as part of the flood works,wasn't that area flooded?paths are probably in bits from flood water?

Paths were fine there where they are replacing them. There are much worse footpaths around the town

cml387 · 22-09-2011 5:44pm

On the subject of footpaths, I notice that there is planning permission submitted to extend the footpath and cycle path from Heywood Road up the bypass as far as the Cahir road roundabout. A good thing I think.Lighting the whole stretch would e good to but in the current climate probably too much to ask for.

dahat · 22-09-2011 6:35pm

cml387 wrote: »

On the subject of footpaths, I notice that there is planning permission submitted to extend the footpath and cycle path from Heywood Road up the bypass as far as the Cahir road roundabout. A good thing I think.Lighting the whole stretch would e good to but in the current climate probably too much to ask for.

And a tarmac path for us who run the bypass,nice soft surface!

DT100 · 25-09-2011 6:39pm

ReacherCreature wrote: »

Kate Ryan's pub has closed. Current ownership getting involved with Phoenix Bar I hear. Ryan's will be opened up again I reckon.

They seem to have brought a few of Kate's customers with them as well.
I

DT100 · 25-09-2011 6:44pm

Anyone know what's going into the o Connell mall.I see a bit of a clear out of the old shop fittings during the week.

Loughc · 25-09-2011 7:44pm

DT100 wrote: »

Anyone know what's going into the o Connell mall.I see a bit of a clear out of the old shop fittings during the week.

They're prob just gutting it and modernizing it on the inside to make it a more appealing place to lease out.

dahat · 25-09-2011 8:22pm

Anyone know if Clonmel Og allow people to run around the pitches?
Non Members like.......

Usually use powerstown but need a flat level easy surface as i recovring from injury.......roads are not an option

Loughc · 25-09-2011 8:49pm

dahat wrote: »

Anyone know if Clonmel Og allow people to run around the pitches?
Non Members like.......

Usually use powerstown but need a flat level easy surface as i recovring from injury.......roads are not an option

I've often used Clonmel Og's field and never had a problem using it.

tippspur · 25-09-2011 10:06pm

dahat wrote: »

Anyone know if Clonmel Og allow people to run around the pitches?
Non Members like.......

Usually use powerstown but need a flat level easy surface as i recovring from injury.......roads are not an option

What about the Clonmel Town Complex,good soft track there.

archtech · 25-09-2011 10:39pm

lockie1983 wrote: »

They're prob just gutting it and modernizing it on the inside to make it a more appealing place to lease out.

I've heard that its been leased, as has the former Birthday's unit on the corner of Gladstone Street/O'Connell Street. By all accounts we could be seeing two more UK high street shops in town, great for the town centre.

dahat · 25-09-2011 11:03pm

tippspur wrote: »

What about the Clonmel Town Complex,good soft track there.

Only 250 metres round......ya would get dizzy there but is a soft surface yes

dahat · 25-09-2011 11:04pm

lockie1983 wrote: »

I've often used Clonmel Og's field and never had a problem using it.

Lovely,will try it this week...Hopefully i wont be barred!!

Loughc · 25-09-2011 11:27pm

archtech wrote: »

I've heard that its been leased, as has the former Birthday's unit on the corner of Gladstone Street/O'Connell Street. By all accounts we could be seeing two more UK high street shops in town, great for the town centre.

Great news if true, but I'll believe it when I see it, especially after how long Bank of Ireland in O'Connell Street sat idle. But I really hope I'm wrong!

archtech · 25-09-2011 11:52pm

lockie1983 wrote: »

Great news if true, but I'll believe it when I see it, especially after how long Bank of Ireland in O'Connell Street sat idle. But I really hope I'm wrong!

All the necessary statutory applications (planning Fire Cert etc) have been made , so there must be a series chance of it been occupied, as any expenditure on the building would not have been incurred if an end result wasn't likely.

boiledeggs · 26-09-2011 12:09am

A lot of people on the council must have died if there is actually more shops going to open in Clonmel you can't imagine how much planning permission was refused because fear of competition form shop owners over the last 15 years

archtech · 26-09-2011 9:49am

boiledeggs wrote: »

A lot of people on the council must have died if there is actually more shops going to open in Clonmel you can't imagine how much planning permission was refused because fear of competition form shop owners over the last 15 years

Care to elaborate, Clonmel is one of the few towns with Dunne Stores, Tesco, Superquinn, M & S, Supervalu, Aldi and Lidl all competing for the same catchment shoppers.

Any refusals of retail developments have been by An Board Pleanala not the local planners, with the exception of the original showgrounds application and a proposal for a second Aldi Store.

It is however fair to say that a number of the "developers" have engaged in petty objections to An Board Pleanala, some of which have been successful.

alexmcred · 26-09-2011 4:49pm

Big problem Clonmel has always had is very high rents for property in the town itself. It also doesn't help that the Council never reviewed rates in line with the downward trend of turnover a lot of businesses have experienced but in this respect it is not alone.

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