New Salthill Gym?

Upandheading · 17-09-2009 1:03pm #1

Is there a new leisure club opening in Salthill? I've heard there is but can't see where it'd fit. Using the gym in Leisureland but its full of big non-english speaking lads....

Nole · 17-09-2009 1:18pm

Don't worry, they're probably as scared of you as you seem to be of them. Christ!

Upandheading · 17-09-2009 1:23pm

Far from scared, just dont have time to wait the half-hour til the four of them are finished using one piece of equipment....

Steyr · 17-09-2009 1:46pm

Upandheading wrote: »

Is there a new leisure club opening in Salthill? I've heard there is but can't see where it'd fit. Using the gym in Leisureland but its full of big non-english speaking lads....

Im english speaking and Irish, plenty of us in there too!:) RE new club, apparently there is a new Gym/Pool going to open in the Salthill Hotel.

JohnCleary · 17-09-2009 1:54pm

Upandheading wrote: »

Is there a new leisure club opening in Salthill? I've heard there is but can't see where it'd fit. Using the gym in Leisureland but its full of big non-english speaking lads....

Sorry to go off-topic, but i've never had this problem in Leisureland. What time of the day do you be there at?

Upandheading · 17-09-2009 1:55pm

Thanks - might wander down there for a look tonight. Bad experience last night at the gym - thus the frustration!!!!

JohnCleary · 17-09-2009 1:57pm

Upandheading wrote: »

Thanks - might wander down there for a look tonight. Bad experience last night at the gym - thus the frustration!!!!

Ah, I tend to go in the morning, place does be empty (And the pool too, perfect for a decent swim after)

?Cee?view · 17-09-2009 2:14pm

The new pool in the Salthill Hotel is supposed to be very impressive. The owner is a serious swimmer and apparently took a great interest in getting it right.

JohnCleary · 17-09-2009 3:34pm

churchview wrote: »

The new pool in the Salthill Hotel is supposed to be very impressive. The owner is a serious swimmer and apparently took a great interest in getting it right.

Must check this out. You're theory is right about the owner wanting it right, esp since he lives accross the road from it

?Cee?view · 17-09-2009 3:36pm

JohnCleary wrote: »

Must check this out. You're theory is right about the owner wanting it right, esp since he lives accross the road from it

That's the guy. As he's so into sea swimming he may not even bother with his own pool though!

Upandheading · 18-09-2009 8:54am

WOW - had a look at this place last night - very impressive! Some hotel manager showed me around but its not finished. TWO pools & THREE gym rooms, I'd say one of the pools is as big as leisureland's. No prices yet but due to open in 6 weeks.
thanks for the tip Churchview!

Steyr · 18-09-2009 11:00am

Upandheading wrote: »

I'd say one of the pools is as big as leisureland's.

25m pool is whats intended i believe. personally i like Leisureland myself, JC pm me if your heading down to the gym one of the mornings il head in with ya. Dunno would Robbo come though, i think he is confined to the Sportsground!:)

d-gal · 18-09-2009 1:27pm

I remember from around a year ago that the intention was that most swim clubs would leave leisureland and use one of the pools, so I guess one would be for members and the other for swim clubs/training sessions.
The initial talk was that it was going to be the most expensive gym in town, namely around €1000. That could change however since the economic downturn but one of the main aims was to be better than the Radisson gym, which wouldn't be that hard!

JohnCleary · 18-09-2009 6:26pm

Steyr wrote: »

25m pool is whats intended i believe. personally i like Leisureland myself, JC pm me if your heading down to the gym one of the mornings il head in with ya. Dunno would Robbo come though, i think he is confined to the Sportsground!:)

Sounds... kinda... uh... erm.... Dude, are you asking me out? :pac:

DRakE · 18-09-2009 7:31pm

Upandheading wrote: »

Is there a new leisure club opening in Salthill? I've heard there is but can't see where it'd fit. Using the gym in Leisureland but its full of big non-english speaking lads....

do you go to the gym to talk to men?

Malice · 19-09-2009 12:07pm

Upandheading wrote: »

Using the gym in Leisureland but its full of big non-english speaking lads....

Ah the lads from the Ghaeltacht aren't that bad.

Steyr · 19-09-2009 7:25pm

JohnCleary wrote: »

Sounds... kinda... uh... erm.... Dude, are you asking me out? :pac:

No:eek::pac:

googlefan · 13-11-2009 12:51am

churchview wrote: »

That's the guy. As he's so into sea swimming he may not even bother with his own pool though!

Is the guy that owns it a Byrne by any chance? I've heard their setup is excellent if its the same guy.

?Cee?view · 13-11-2009 7:58am

googlefan wrote: »

Is the guy that owns it a Byrne by any chance? I've heard their setup is excellent if its the same guy.

That's him.

JohnCleary · 13-11-2009 10:06am

Might pop out for a look at the new setup in the Salthill Hotel if it's complete, my membership in Leisureland has expired

?Cee?view · 13-11-2009 11:57am

JohnCleary wrote: »

Might pop out for a look at the new setup in the Salthill Hotel if it's complete, my membership in Leisureland has expired

It's rumoured to be very expensive, but I suspect prices might have to drop after a bit.

Sconsey · 13-11-2009 1:56pm

I stuck my head in for a look in the Salthill hotel the other evening, the place was closed (around 9 pm), anyway it was all lit-up, the pools looks great, didn't see into the gym. It certainly has the look of an expensive gym

JohnCleary · 13-11-2009 2:00pm

Sconsey wrote: »

I stuck my head in for a look in the Salthill hotel the other evening, the place was closed (around 9 pm), anyway it was all lit-up, the pools looks great, didn't see into the gym. It certainly has the look of an expensive gym

Hmm, now that I think about it... regardless if it's great or not, if it's expensive and in Salthill it's prob gonna attract oul wans.... think i'll stick with the NUIG Kingfisher.... serious totty

topper75 · 13-11-2009 2:28pm

Does NUIG Kingfisher do 'pay as you go' on the pool? Leisureland is fine - 40E a month for pool, but I'm tired of crossing town in heavy traffic.

Madame Razz · 13-11-2009 2:36pm

Have heard that there have been quite a few teething problems since they opened. Know of a few people who have joined; prices seem to be a bit over the odds but not completely extortionate; best value seems to be if you can afford to pay for the year in full; one friend did this + a bit of haggling and got a decent reduction.

JohnCleary · 13-11-2009 3:32pm

Madame Razz wrote: »

Have heard that there have been quite a few teething problems since they opened. Know of a few people who have joined; prices seem to be a bit over the odds but not completely extortionate; best value seems to be if you can afford to pay for the year in full; one friend did this + a bit of haggling and got a decent reduction.

In NUIG or Salthill

Madame Razz · 13-11-2009 5:52pm

JohnCleary wrote: »

In NUIG or Salthill

Salthill, sorry.

Bulabus · 13-11-2009 6:16pm

The gym is amazing, got a couple rate for 105 a month and even though its quite a lot of €, it's worth every last cent and a big improvement from my old gym. The facillities are excellent with very spacious showers / changing rooms, good size lockers. Gym is fully equipped and very large, it overlooks the pool. All equipment have tv screens attached. There is the main gym room then there is a second gym just off it, also big in size which is geared up for more serious trainers / body builders etc. Your jaw will drop when you go in there, the place is huge! I'd say its well worth haggling on price, the staff there are very helpful and spent half an hour walking us through the whole place
Big thumbs up overall

Madame Razz · 13-11-2009 6:24pm

Interesting that both your posts are promoting something Bulabus:rolleyes:

Bulabus · 13-11-2009 6:32pm

Madame Razz wrote: »

Interesting that both your posts are promoting something Bulabus:rolleyes:

Sorry, just spotted the thread and thought I'd give my twopence worth
I've no connection with the gym, other than joining

JohnCleary · 13-11-2009 6:45pm

Bulabus wrote: »

got a couple rate for 105 a month

How much were they originally looking for?
Did you do a couple membership for 12 months?

I'd be interested in joining for 6 months, wonder what kind of a deal they'll do

Bulabus · 13-11-2009 7:37pm

JohnCleary wrote: »

How much were they originally looking for?
Did you do a couple membership for 12 months?

I'd be interested in joining for 6 months, wonder what kind of a deal they'll do

I got a 12 month membership (couple)
As far as I can remember, single membership was €65 (based on 12 months)
There could possibly be short term memberships & peak and off-peak memberships but I was only interested in couple membership so I didn't ask, I'd suggest calling in to them - I'd be surprised if they would turn someone down who was looking for a 6 month membership

jayoo · 14-11-2009 3:51pm

serious totty

why thank you john:cool:

sf13 · 23-11-2009 12:19pm

JohnCleary wrote: »

How much were they originally looking for?
Did you do a couple membership for 12 months?

I'd be interested in joining for 6 months, wonder what kind of a deal they'll do

I joined as a couple for 12 months by direct debit and the terms state that you only have to stay as a member for a minimum of 2 months and with 30 days notice you can then cancel. So thats not bad. I won't be around for the summer months so a full years membership wouldn't suit me.

Facilities are great, pool is so impressive. I always thought that the termal pool was the main pool, so was delighted when I saw the other one split into lanes. Best of luck

New Salthill Gym?

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