Born in Galway?

dmcg90

Seen it walking over the Cathedral Bridge, what is it?

vulcan57

dmcg90 wrote: »

Seen it walking over the Cathedral Bridge, what is it?

Seen what walking over Cathedral bridge??

Salmon Weir Bridge.

What are you talking about?

biko

Is it a bird? Is it a plane?

yeah it was spotted in Galway alright

snubbleste

rarnes1 wrote: »

yeah he was spotted in Galway alright

OP said it was an 'it' not a he.

snubbleste

snubbleste wrote: »

OP said it was an 'it' not a he.

fixed that for you;)

banshee_bones

no i wasnt born in galway.... but what the hell are you on about! link? pic? comon!

dmcg90

You know the bridge from the Cathedral into town, when you walk over it and look to you right there is some big building being built called Born In Galway that looks out on the river, does anyone know what it is? ALso I think it's across from the school there. Sorry for not being too clear.

fatleomessi

It's a new shopping centre/retail outlet called Born

dmcg90

Oh right, anyone know whats going into it then?

Hotwheels

Deleted User wrote: »

Salmon Weir Bridge.

What are you talking about?

I'm selling it, let ya have it cheap

sharkDawg

fatleomessi wrote: »

It's a new shopping centre/retail outlet called Born

dmcg90 wrote: »

Oh right, anyone know whats going into it then?

Shops?

LadyMayBelle

http://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/8938

All you need is here....

HomeAccount

Hey, does anyone know the e-mail address for that new shopping centre that's going to be opening up - Born. I think you have to send them CVs through there? A quick google search did nothing.

Thanks.

biko

Merged. The advertiser says: "CVs can be e-mailed to jobs @ thebornstore . com"

Rayne

Opened today.... Anybody been in there??

foxy_19-89

haven't been there but aparently there is a glass floor that looks down onto the canal

biko

Herself was in there today. They had 20% off so she was happy

futura123

was there today!!! wasnt busy at all!! wasnt very impressed with the mens section!! i dont know how well its gonna do with the local economy being so poor!!! view onto the canal and bridge is lovely though

Rayne

futura123 wrote: »

was there today!!! wasnt busy at all!!

I didn't go in because I thought it would be busy! Might call in tomorrow on my break!


They obviously had other ideas for the spot.... Its divided into shops here.

http://www.curleyholdings.com/images/Abhainn.na.mBradan-Brochure.pdf

Melty

was in the born store today - i have to say i was thoroughly impressed. the building is very pleasant to shop in - bright and superb views over the canal and river. the clothing range is mostly young and trendy and with 20% off sure i wouldve been crazy not to pick up a few bits!

minxie

anyone know if its open today
might go down and have a look

pseudonym1

Have to say was slightly disappionted with ladies section. Suppose was anticipating something fabulous. It is a really lovely store but I had hoped the product would be little more exciting.. Mens is amaxing but ladies lacking The merchendising was a bit meh imo and the staff didnt seem very clued in or interested.

While well worth a look - cant see it surviving as a lot of the brands they do can be purchased much much cheaper on line and over heads will require massive turnover to sustain things.

But never the less hope they do.

gd1987

I was in for a look yesterday, was expecting to see a few shops in there but its all the one. They have some nice stuff in there but I thought it was very expensive, saw a jacket that cost more than I make in a week and nothing special about the jacket either.

Sarky

It looks like it sells clothes made out of pixie dust, or at least pure migraine. I don't see it lasting long. Although the shinysparklygirly demographic might lap it up.

banshee_bones

What brands are they selling? is it just the one shop or more than one? is it all clothes?

dmcg90

They sell Diesel and Jack and Jones I think, haven't been in but i'm imagining it's more of a concession style shop like Tempest up north.

Rayne

banshee_bones wrote: »

What brands are they selling? is it just the one shop or more than one? is it all clothes?

Haven't actually been in there yet (intend to pop in tomorrow) but accordong to my peeps and sources

One big opne plan, two storey shop.
Bottom floor has womens shoes, accessories bikini/lingerie and clothes (and a cafe, eventually if not already)
Brands including Mina, Diesel, Rare, Lipsy, St. Martins, S'NOB, Fornarina, Killlah.... more

Mens on top floor

Also has i102-104 radio booth and games area.

I'll have a full report tomorrow

dmcg90

SapphireDiamond wrote: »

Haven't actually been in there yet (intend to pop in tomorrow) but accordong to my peeps and sources

One big opne plan, two storey shop.
Bottom floor has womens shoes, accessories bikini/lingerie and clothes (and a cafe, eventually if not already)
Brands including Mina, Diesel, Rare, Lipsy, St. Martins, S'NOB, Fornarina, Killlah.... more

Mens on top floor

Also has i102-104 radio booth and games area.

I'll have a full report tomorrow

It'l be interesting to see if i102-104 are going to broadcast a lot of programmes from there.

Rayne

I really like it! Spent some time in there today, wandered around upstairs and down.

I think the mens is brilliant, really well laid out, ample amount of clothing, LOVE The suits area. They view of the river and catherdral is amazing!
Real funky law out, cool gadgets, really reasonable prices.

The girls area is bright and girly, loads of clothes, very much the same, bows and frills, but are all really pretty, some cool Kate Moss tee's, really reasonable at €22.

I can't wait for the cafe to open, great views.

They have little furniture area, expanding I think, looks good.

It gets a thumbs up from me!!!!

JIZZLORD

i was in there the other day, they have nice stuff, but i think it could be doomed by the current economic situation and it being off the beaten path

Toto Wolfcastle

Anyone know what kind of prices they are charging for Mina? In Cork they sell it for far far more than they do online (no surprise there). Is it the same in Galway?

Rayne

I'm not 100% but they've Mina dresses AFAIK from €55 up €100.

Most of the clothes are similar to ASOS prices.

banshee_bones

Def going to take a walk down there today! My friends are always buying stuff off asos! Think il dig out the credit card!!

JohnCleary

Hmm must give this place a look, if only for the shop itself. Feedback from here seems that prices for product is way too high?? (Correct me if I took that up wrong) - No way i'm paying X price in store if I can get it for 50% of the price online, overheads or no overheads... I don't demand fancy new buildings when shopping

Toto Wolfcastle

JohnCleary wrote: »

Hmm must give this place a look, if only for the shop itself. Feedback from here seems that prices for product is way too high?? (Correct me if I took that up wrong) - No way i'm paying X price in store if I can get it for 50% of the price online, overheads or no overheads... I don't demand fancy new buildings when shopping

I would imagine that if this is the case it will be handy for trying on items before buying online.

JIZZLORD

janeybabe wrote: »

I would imagine that if this is the case it will be handy for trying on items before buying online.

i like your style!

JohnCleary

janeybabe wrote: »

I would imagine that if this is the case it will be handy for trying on items before buying online.

I didn't want to be sounding like a cheapskate by saying this, but we think alike

Have done it before in Galway, but only after trying to even get a small discount in the shop. If an item in a shop is way more expensive than online, but i've tried it on in the store, i'll tell the assistant how much it can be gotten for elsewhere, and ask if even a small discount off the price tag can be gotten. If something can be done (even 5%) i'll usually buy it there and then, but if I get an ignorant face looking back at me... online I go!

I realise that shop assistants don't have the power to offer discounts, but I never ask "Can YOU give me a discount" I normally ask generally "Can any discount be offered off the price" - Don't be afraid to ask people, remember it costs nothing to ask. I realise shops have huge overheads, but if we (the customer) start kicking up a fuss, then maybe the shop owners will start to kick up a fuzz to the landlord, thus the possibility of reduced rent, hence reduced overheads

It's all a vicious circle :eek:

Toto Wolfcastle

My favourite 2 brands of clothes are available in a shop near me. They sell some old stock and some new stock. The price in the shop is generally 50% more than the price of ordering online, even with delivery. Why should I support them?

I must go to this place next time I'm in Galway for a look, see what the mark-up is like.

JohnCleary

janeybabe wrote: »

My favourite 2 brands of clothes are available in a shop near me. They sell some old stock and some new stock. The price in the shop is generally 50% more than the price of ordering online, even with delivery. Why should I support them?

I must go to this place next time I'm in Galway for a look, see what the mark-up is like.

In fairness i've no problem paying a little extra for anything in a bricks and morter shop - but TWICE the price than online :eek:

banshee_bones

Took a trip over today, had to keep my sunglasses on inside! Such a sunny day with all the glass and white walls i was nearly blinded! Bought myself a nice scarf which imo wasnt that expensive atall! But 30e for a tshirt! No thanks !

m83

Absolutely beautiful piece of architecture and design. Fair play I say.

happyguy

just seen an ad in the paper that there is a sale tomorrow with up to 80% off..well cool i love the clothes now i can go on a mad one with my little bit of cash....:D

happyguy

happyguy wrote: »

just seen an ad in the paper that there is a sale tomorrow with up to 80% off..well cool i love the clothes now i can go on a mad one with my little bit of cash....:D

ssshhhh.... don't tell anyone :rolleyes:

Seaneh

its up to 70% off and the first 200 people in the door get an extra 30% off the sale price. So if somehting was €100 with 70% off (making it €30) you would only pay €21, nice deal =D

happyguy

sounds like there might be some good buys, will have to get up early or do you think i need to sleep outside the shop tonight.....lol:):):)

New2Galway

Can anyone tell me the website?

Also what's the easiest way to get to it walking?

happyguy

their web site is www.thebornstore.com, looks like they haven't done much to their web site but there is a map on it for you. i walked there today from the cathedral just cross over the bridge coming from the cathedral and its on your right as if you were heading to shop street, sorry i don't live in galway so thats the best i can do for you

happyguy

reading all the adverts in the galway advertiser it looks like all the big stores are having sales over the weekend bt are having an up to 50% off...ahhh where do i spend my last bit of spare cash???? bt feels a bit snobby and anthony ryans feels more like an old person shop and born a young person.....where does a 35y old gut go....yeah yeah i know....the scrapheap.....lol

Seaneh

35?

BT or Born.

The girls down srairs in BT are sound as fook, I usually go in, tell them what I'm willing to drop that day and spend the next 30-40 minutes trying on stuff they pick out and chat them up, freat fun =D