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Dooish · 14-12-2008, 12:45

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Originally Posted by wyndham

Have heard this from all over the place, was even on The Last Word, so there must be some truth in it? Perhaps it wasn't closed as such, but they stopped more people coming in until some had left?

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Originally Posted by tregan

it is true they closed asda as my brother was there! they didn't close as in close ... they closed the doors to prevent more people coming in and when 6 people left they would let 6 more in ... so there!

i work there so i know its untrue

JohnCleary · 14-12-2008, 13:12

For anyone going to Erneside Shopping Centre in Enniskillen - The GF went up there last Friday and they hadn't the barriers installed in the car park. She didn't know what the heck to do as she saw a Pay Machine etc. so she asked some members of staff... The reply "We haven't installed the barriers yet, so free parking" - Happy days

NOTE: This could have changed since last week

Dooish · 14-12-2008, 13:17

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Originally Posted by JohnCleary

For anyone going to Erneside Shopping Centre in Enniskillen - The GF went up there last Friday and they hadn't the barriers installed in the car park. She didn't know what the heck to do as she saw a Pay Machine etc. so she asked some members of staff... The reply "We haven't installed the barriers yet, so free parking" - Happy days

NOTE: This could have changed since last week

carpark free untill after christmas and then its paying

asda free for 3 hours then a £60 fine for staying over that

Our man in Havana · 14-12-2008, 13:19

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Originally Posted by JohnCleary

For anyone going to Erneside Shopping Centre in Enniskillen - The GF went up there last Friday and they hadn't the barriers installed in the car park. She didn't know what the heck to do as she saw a Pay Machine etc. so she asked some members of staff... The reply "We haven't installed the barriers yet, so free parking" - Happy days

NOTE: This could have changed since last week

Nope. It was still free on Friday night.

The only thing I would say is that car park is the most confusing multi-storey I have ever used. I would recommend parking on the roof if you have any large and heavy purchases as the lifts do not serve all the levels of the car park resulting in having to lug items up stairs to reach your level.

JohnCleary · 14-12-2008, 13:20

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Originally Posted by Dooish

asda free for 3 hours then a £60 fine for staying over that

Someone mentioned in this thread that they can't enforce this fine legally though?

Our man in Havana · 14-12-2008, 13:23

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Originally Posted by JohnCleary

Someone mentioned in this thread that they can't enforce this fine legally though?

Correct.

Asda have no legal authority to fine anyone, only the police and the courts can do that. I suspect they will get Euro Car Parks in to manage it for them. They can be safely ignored. Private parking tickets are merely invoices for parking based on the laws of contract. Said contract is with the driver and not the registered keeper. So if they were ever to take anyone to court they would have to sue the driver and the registered keeper is not obliged to disclose that information. It would be up to asda/ Euro car parks to prove who the driver was.

the roadwarrior · 14-12-2008, 13:23

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Originally Posted by thenightrider

If you go as far as Banbridge there is a tesco there its cheaper then down here but you will have the same stuff as down here i like going to the other shops as they have things i dont see in the shops down here

what about late night shopping any 24 hour opening in newry either in shop centre or diy area

Our man in Havana · 14-12-2008, 13:24

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Originally Posted by the roadwarrior

what about late night shopping any 24 hour opening in newry either in shop centre or diy area

AFAIK there is no 24 hour shopping in Newry.

**dory** · 14-12-2008, 14:30

I'm just back from a few days shopping up there. Stayed well away from Newry and had no queue problems whatsoever.

Went to the Outlet in Bannbridge, was fantastic. Got boxes of Thorntons chocolates for under £3 each, that sorts out a lot of Christmas presents. About 10 miles beyond that there was a massive centre with Curry's, Toy-R-Us and Sainsburys. Couldn't believe there were no queue. Wouldn't even have called the place 'busy' let alone crazy! Went straight to cash register - no waiting behind trolleys.

For the rest of the time I was in Belfast City. Nice place, market in town centre is fab! Way cheaper than the republic but still, the Outlets are better value. Castle Court Shopping Centre in the City was great, 25% off a lot of things. Got lots of cheap MAC makeup.

projectgtr · 14-12-2008, 14:32

went up to newry yesterday, left early as everyone was on about traffic, got to newry and NO TRAFFIC. was a bit early so i decided to head to banbridge to the outlet and work our way back, got some cool deals on clothes there then left there and headed for Donolly (sp) retail park where i had prebooked an xbox 360 the day before online (60gig model with 3 games and an extra controller for 175pound) then headed for the quays expecting major traffic and guess what NONE again

happy days, hit the shops got some good bargains and headed home.

Stky10 · 14-12-2008, 18:42

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Originally Posted by projectgtr

went up to newry yesterday, left early as everyone was on about traffic, got to newry and NO TRAFFIC.

I went friday night (hit the M1 around 7pm), and it was the same for me. Sainsburys wasn't too busy and there was plenty of stock available for most products, so i filled up on booze in no time. I think leaving it so late was a good thing as it stopped me spending a ridiculous amount of money.

Ed54 · 14-12-2008, 18:46

Is this a record?

Arrived in ASDA Enniskillen @ 5pm, did a quick run around ; beers/wine and some spirits - the 3 for £10 wines are relatively unknown varieties but other good stuff at £6 - 8 a bottle. got some selection boxes/sweets/biscuits. The place was not crowded and was out of there @ 5:30 and headed for Tescos across the road which was even quieter. Had expected that Tesco was open to 11pm but was closing @ 6pm so had to do a quick blitz for all the household stuff. All in all, got about 90% of what we needed in 1 hour!, its the only was to do xmas shopping.

Scottie99 · 14-12-2008, 19:00

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Originally Posted by hellboy99

Where's the best place/good rate in Newry to change euro ?

Be careful when paying for your items in Euros, shops charge different and sometimes very expensive rates. You could be cheaper using your credit card.

Anyway have fun!

kingshankly · 14-12-2008, 22:33

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Originally Posted by hellboy99

Where's the best place/good rate in Newry to change euro ?

You can check the bureau de change in the buttercrane on the web it's rates are updated daily

felinefeelins · 15-12-2008, 07:05

went to Enniekillen on Sat morn, left Roscommon at 5am got there at 7am. Place was empty'ish(ASDA). Car full by 8.15 am. It was such a joy to shop there, to actually get a smile and the offer of help was such a change from shopping down here. Got a lot of own brand stuff, a lot of offers for multibuys. the xchange rate was 85c if paying in euros
Headed across 2 Ernside for 9am, just for a look, then across to Iceland (80c if paying in euros) I was like a kid in a candy shop. Was carrying shopping which limited the amount I could buy, but actually got quite a bit. On the road home by 9.50, carpark was wedged at that time there was a q for my spot.

When the family saw what I got, all they want for Christmas now is to go to Enniskillen!!!!!!!!! Love it. Only thing is they don't want to hit the road so early

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14-12-2008, 13:12	#1517
JohnCleary Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 8,195 Adverts \| Friends	For anyone going to Erneside Shopping Centre in Enniskillen - The GF went up there last Friday and they hadn't the barriers installed in the car park. She didn't know what the heck to do as she saw a Pay Machine etc. so she asked some members of staff... The reply "We haven't installed the barriers yet, so free parking" - Happy days NOTE: This could have changed since last week

14-12-2008, 14:30	#1524
dory Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,221 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Independent & Youth Travel, Travel	I'm just back from a few days shopping up there. Stayed well away from Newry and had no queue problems whatsoever. Went to the Outlet in Bannbridge, was fantastic. Got boxes of Thorntons chocolates for under £3 each, that sorts out a lot of Christmas presents. About 10 miles beyond that there was a massive centre with Curry's, Toy-R-Us and Sainsburys. Couldn't believe there were no queue. Wouldn't even have called the place 'busy' let alone crazy! Went straight to cash register - no waiting behind trolleys. For the rest of the time I was in Belfast City. Nice place, market in town centre is fab! Way cheaper than the republic but still, the Outlets are better value. Castle Court Shopping Centre in the City was great, 25% off a lot of things. Got lots of cheap MAC makeup.

14-12-2008, 14:32	#1525
projectgtr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,362 Adverts \| Friends	went up to newry yesterday, left early as everyone was on about traffic, got to newry and NO TRAFFIC. was a bit early so i decided to head to banbridge to the outlet and work our way back, got some cool deals on clothes there then left there and headed for Donolly (sp) retail park where i had prebooked an xbox 360 the day before online (60gig model with 3 games and an extra controller for 175pound) then headed for the quays expecting major traffic and guess what NONE again happy days, hit the shops got some good bargains and headed home.

14-12-2008, 18:46	#1527
Ed54 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dublin 3 Posts: 8 Adverts \| Friends	Is this a record? Arrived in ASDA Enniskillen @ 5pm, did a quick run around ; beers/wine and some spirits - the 3 for £10 wines are relatively unknown varieties but other good stuff at £6 - 8 a bottle. got some selection boxes/sweets/biscuits. The place was not crowded and was out of there @ 5:30 and headed for Tescos across the road which was even quieter. Had expected that Tesco was open to 11pm but was closing @ 6pm so had to do a quick blitz for all the household stuff. All in all, got about 90% of what we needed in 1 hour!, its the only was to do xmas shopping.

15-12-2008, 07:05	#1530
felinefeelins Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 144 Adverts \| Friends	went to Enniekillen on Sat morn, left Roscommon at 5am got there at 7am. Place was empty'ish(ASDA). Car full by 8.15 am. It was such a joy to shop there, to actually get a smile and the offer of help was such a change from shopping down here. Got a lot of own brand stuff, a lot of offers for multibuys. the xchange rate was 85c if paying in euros Headed across 2 Ernside for 9am, just for a look, then across to Iceland (80c if paying in euros) I was like a kid in a candy shop. Was carrying shopping which limited the amount I could buy, but actually got quite a bit. On the road home by 9.50, carpark was wedged at that time there was a q for my spot. When the family saw what I got, all they want for Christmas now is to go to Enniskillen!!!!!!!!! Love it. Only thing is they don't want to hit the road so early