simple simon closed

ednwireland

looks like theyve closed for good - sign on the window
i'll be buying even more herbal tea online now

North_West_Art

does this include the Letterkenny shop too?

I hope this doesnt mean another cheap a$$ pound shop opening on the diamond

Graces7

I heard that rumour weeks ago, that they were closing.

When I was in there a while ago, I told the lady I had heard that and she denied it ..

Wish she hadn't as I would have bought more.

Hootanany

Thats terrible always liked visiting it when im up

Pot Noodle =

My Dad told me that there was a sign up in the window giving out about the council and parking that did it , anyone know the full story

Essexboy

They are insolvent:

Simple Simon (Natural Foods) Limited
22 January 2010

Meeting details: The Silver Tassie Hotel, Ramelton Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal on 2nd February 2010 at 9.00am.
Registered address: The Diamond, Donegal Town, Donegal
Last accounts filed: 31/12/2007
CRO number: 225481

http://www.insolvencyjournal.ie/more_details/10-01-22/Simple_Simon_Natural_Foods_Limited.aspx

bohsboy

Shame, nice shop.

I hope a replica of that awful cheap shop across the road at the Central premises does'nt come in. Dreadful, blaring out crap music all day, its embarassing.

Anyone know what the rent is like on a premises such as that on the Diamond?

Pot Noodle =

I would say the rent was ok its the Rates that sting and you get nothing for them also

bohemianbond

Is it closed for certain? I second the question about the rent, is it expensive?

Ronan Keating

Isn't Holland and Barrett opening in Letterkenny?

byte

bohemianbond wrote: »

Is it closed for certain? I second the question about the rent, is it expensive?

Yup, definitely closed. Dunno how much the rents were.

martyeds

Ronan Keating wrote: »

Isn't Holland and Barrett opening in Letterkenny?

Yeah it has opening beside Easons.

ednwireland

sign on chalk board saying reopening soon today ! (dont know if its someones idea of joke or not)

Pot Noodle =

Simple Simons

bettlebrox

Good news! Simple Simon's has reopened. There's an article in Democrat about it:

http://www.donegaldemocrat.ie/donegalnews/Simple-Simon39s-reopens-in-Donegal.6477552.jp

Here's a snippet from the article:

Finbar Rock, owner of Toni’s Bistro nearby, saw the demise of a loved institution as a massive loss to the town. So without hesitation he decided to bring it back in a refreshing new style while at the same time retain the natural stone and old look of the building.

Finbar said: “Donegal is an historic and cultural town and the Diamond is our showpiece. I think it is important that we as business people should try and retain this image and avoid gaudy, plastic signage.

“If it is in keeping with the surrounds, I honestly believe that it will attract more business.”

Indeed this mission statement was proving very accurate as Finbar opened his doors last week. The store has been packed with many of the old faces and a lot of new customers from morning to evening.

ednwireland

its just a shame 3 delis opened at the same time, hope they all make it !

irish1967

Was in it on Saturday. Looking very well. Even 3 laptops in the front window so you can go on boards and watch the craic in the diamond.

Mint Sauce

Walked by it over the weekend, meant to take a browse around, hope they do well, looked good from the brief glance i got.