Killarney Thread

Roddy23

I’d say 200 metres from the nearest exchange as there’s an industrial park down the road. Thanks for the info, definitely leaning towards Vodafone now.

ejmaztec

Roddy23 wrote: »

I’d say 200 metres from the nearest exchange as there’s an industrial park down the road. Thanks for the info, definitely leaning towards Vodafone now.

Based on personal experience, I think Vodafone's "customer service" is also rubbish. The "rubbishness" only comes to light if you happen to have a problem.

The most annoying part for me was trying to get information as to how a problem was being handled, and what progress had been made. After making the initial call to them, you don't get access to a human being, and only get a pre-recorded announcement that the problem is being dealt with. I eventually had enough and ditched them, then signed up with Airwire.

Davidth88

Just back from Killarney from the weekend.

I would know the place pretty well ( my in-laws live there ) so I am there pretty often although for obvious reasons not since March.

I was shocked how quiet it was TBH , the traffic was heavy but not as heavy as a usual weekend at the height of the season.

I walked the town on Sat afternoon , it was basically dead , the only life I saw was outside Scotts . Ill be honest I was a little shocked . The only accents I heard were local as well.

I saw the old Jam was up for rent 53k PA rent !! that's crazy money .

Still say Killarney could do with a really decent Coffee roastery /shop :-)

The new bollards that seems to have split opinion , I can't see the fuss TBH , I honestly think they should shut the road between The Ross and Market Cross ( as they did I think one summer or was it Christmas ?? ) It serves no purpose now if you want to get to high st by car then go around the other way .

( anyway thats from a visitor I don't live there :-) )

Listrydude

Davidth88 wrote: »

Just back from Killarney from the weekend.

I would know the place pretty well ( my in-laws live there ) so I am there pretty often although for obvious reasons not since March.

I was shocked how quiet it was TBH , the traffic was heavy but not as heavy as a usual weekend at the height of the season.

I walked the town on Sat afternoon , it was basically dead , the only life I saw was outside Scotts . Ill be honest I was a little shocked . The only accents I heard were local as well.

I saw the old Jam was up for rent 53k PA rent !! that's crazy money .

Still say Killarney could do with a really decent Coffee roastery /shop :-)

The new bollards that seems to have split opinion , I can't see the fuss TBH , I honestly think they should shut the road between The Ross and Market Cross ( as they did I think one summer or was it Christmas ?? ) It serves no purpose now if you want to get to high st by car then go around the other way .

( anyway thats from a visitor I don't live there :-) )

fairly spot on there Davidth88 to be fair. Good to se how the town is looking from outside. The bollards certainly divide opinion, however they seem to work in places like beech road.

Radio5

Walked down town around 5pm on Monday, first time in ages. Seemed to be a good few Irish tourists around, lots of menus being examined outside restaurants/bars with serving food. I see Eddie Rockets is still closed, Revive cafe seems to be gone in New St. The building where Pillbox boutique was (opposite Post Office), was being gutted pre-Covid but nothing happening there now.

Firbolg

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newman10

Radio5 wrote: »

Walked down town around 5pm on Monday, first time in ages. Seemed to be a good few Irish tourists around, lots of menus being examined outside restaurants/bars with serving food. I see Eddie Rockets is still closed, Revive cafe seems to be gone in New St. The building where Pillbox boutique was (opposite Post Office), was being gutted pre-Covid but nothing happening there now.

Heard the owner of Revive had decided to retire, prime property if it comes for rental

newman10

Firbolg wrote: »

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Whats your point ??

Daddy Ireland

Hoping to do Ring Of Kerry by bike over 3 days Aug/Sep. Stopping overnight in Caherciveen and Sneem. 2 small suitcases to be transported from Killarney to Caherciveen Day 1 and onward to Sneem Day 2 and onward to Killarney Day 3. Anyone recommend a courier service or services that would do this. Thanks

Boom__Boom

Daddy Ireland wrote: »

Hoping to do Ring Of Kerry by bike over 3 days Aug/Sep. Stopping overnight in Caherciveen and Sneem. 2 small suitcases to be transported from Killarney to Caherciveen Day 1 and onward to Sneem Day 2 and onward to Killarney Day 3. Anyone recommend a courier service or services that would do this. Thanks

Maybe give a call to the various bus companies that normally do the Ring of Kerry trips?

They might be able to help you out themselves/point you in the right direction.

Daddy Ireland

Good idea. Thanks.

newman10

Daddy Ireland wrote: »

Hoping to do Ring Of Kerry by bike over 3 days Aug/Sep. Stopping overnight in Caherciveen and Sneem. 2 small suitcases to be transported from Killarney to Caherciveen Day 1 and onward to Sneem Day 2 and onward to Killarney Day 3. Anyone recommend a courier service or services that would do this. Thanks

Try GLS Killarney, they do the Ring of Kerry most days

Daddy Ireland

Thanks again.

dobman88

Some people are definitely just born plain thick

https://www.killarneytoday.com/drivers-find-new-footpaths-useful-for-parking/?fbclid=IwAR3j2PVJ1j_Ypufi5Hz8WolFIaqTo4AS3yh3ItO0VIj5WlvgbFNkRe3DgcY

phater phagan

dobman88 wrote: »

Some people are definitely just born plain thick

https://www.killarneytoday.com/drivers-find-new-footpaths-useful-for-parking/?fbclid=IwAR3j2PVJ1j_Ypufi5Hz8WolFIaqTo4AS3yh3ItO0VIj5WlvgbFNkRe3DgcY

Should keep the traffic wardens busy, I hope.

Sikpupi

Hi All... How can I get rid of an old 3-piece suite in Killarney?

Have a NEW set arriving but the supplier wont take my current set for disposal. Am afraid - it has seen better days so not bothering with trying to sell it on due to condition

If I get hold of a Man with Van - will they take it in at the waste site outside Coolwood???

Same As

Sikpupi wrote: »

Hi All... How can I get rid of an old 3-piece suite in Killarney?

Have a NEW set arriving but the supplier wont take my current set for disposal. Am afraid - it has seen better days so not bothering with trying to sell it on due to condition

If I get hold of a Man with Van - will they take it in at the waste site outside Coolwood???

Put it up for free on Done Deal or Adverts or Facebook Marketplace maybe?

LilacNails

Sales position going in Dealz in town...

https://ie.indeed.com/m/viewjob?jk=045b6b21a94db928&from=serp&prevUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fie.indeed.com%2Fm%2Fjobs%3Fq%26l%3DKillarney%2520kerry%26ts%3D1595685836376%26pts%3D1595518371991%26rq%3D1%26rsIdx%3D0%26fromage%3D1%26from%3Dserpso

LilacNails

Sikpupi wrote: »

Hi All... How can I get rid of an old 3-piece suite in Killarney?

Have a NEW set arriving but the supplier wont take my current set for disposal. Am afraid - it has seen better days so not bothering with trying to sell it on due to condition

If I get hold of a Man with Van - will they take it in at the waste site outside Coolwood???

Would it be in any fit state to donate to St Vincent de Pauls? If it's in fairly bad condition they won't take it.

I'm pretty sure a man with a van would take it to wherever it's going.

phater phagan

LilacNails wrote: »

Would it be in any fit state to donate to St Vincent de Pauls? If it's in fairly bad condition they won't take it.

I'm pretty sure a man with a van would take it to wherever it's going.

I doubt very much that SVP will take it.
Maybe a KWD disposal unit can take it. A man with a van would be ok, only if it's not dumped illegally. You can call Coolcaslagh Disposal at (064) 663 3522. They might be able to help.

LilacNails

phater phagan wrote: »

I doubt very much that SVP will take it.
Maybe a KWD disposal unit can take it. A man with a van would be ok, only if it's not dumped illegally. You can call Coolcaslagh Disposal at (064) 663 3522. They might be able to help.

Im sure they do, unless it's changed. Have seen suite inside the shop a few times.

g1983d

Hi all,

I've wandered over here from the Tralee thread to see if Killarney residents have an issue with Tralee.

I have always loved Killarney and visit as often as possible and I dont get this Killarney v Tralee thing.

Lately I see someone in the Killarney Advertiser has started a series of "articles" on their view that Killarney is being left behind other towns in Kerry, particularly Tralee.

I can understand speaking up for Killarney but the poor me reflects badly.

Whats your take?

Articles below

https://www.killarneyadvertiser.ie/a-tale-of-two-towns-why-are-killarneys-projects-put-on-the-long-finger/

https://www.killarneyadvertiser.ie/a-tale-of-two-towns-part-two-killarney-bypass/

dobman88

g1983d wrote: »

Hi all,


I can understand speaking up for Killarney but the poor me reflects badly.

Whats your take?

Articles below

https://www.killarneyadvertiser.ie/a-tale-of-two-towns-why-are-killarneys-projects-put-on-the-long-finger/

https://www.killarneyadvertiser.ie/a-tale-of-two-towns-part-two-killarney-bypass/

Reflects badly on who?

My take is it's the ramblings of one man who works for a local magazine and probably sees himself as a ground breaking journalist with these opinion pieces. Not to be taken seriously.

g1983d

dobman88 wrote: »

Reflects badly on who?

My take is it's the ramblings of one man who works for a local magazine and probably sees himself as a ground breaking journalist with these opinion pieces. Not to be taken seriously.

Thats what I meant, reflects badly on the author or anyone whi speaks like that.
Kerry needs to work together as no one else will help us

starlit

Hi I’m just wondering does anyone know what places are open to eat out in, in the town other than hotels as I heard that not many places opened to eat out in Killarney at the moment? Will be visiting Killarney over the bank holiday. Would you need to book places in advance to get a table? Thanks

dobman88

starlit wrote: »

Hi I’m just wondering does anyone know what places are open to eat out in, in the town other than hotels as I heard that not many places opened to eat out in Killarney at the moment? Will be visiting Killarney over the bank holiday. Would you need to book places in advance to get a table? Thanks

Pick a place you like and ring them. We are also heading to town for a few days and have 3 places booked for this week with no hassle. Asked one place if they were taking walk ins as we were undecided and they said bookings would take priority

radioguru02

Live music in or around Killarney tonight or tomorrow night?
Cheers

dobman88

pirateradiohed wrote: »

Live music in or around Killarney tonight or tomorrow night?
Cheers

Yeah. Loads.
Enjoy.

radioguru02

dobman88 wrote: »

Yeah. Loads.
Enjoy.

Will do:)

dobman88

pirateradiohed wrote: »

Will do:)

In case you're not in town yet, bring a jacket. I'm here now, had a shower that passed and a bit windy. Likely to rain again I'd say.