Tescos, Navan Rd. behind Cabra Library - is it open yet?

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Just wondering is this Tescos open yet? I saw two ladies carrying Tescos bags vey near there this morning, but wasn't sure if they were coming from Tescos in Prussia St. or the new Tescos.

Though i'm not crazy about Tescos, this new one has to be an improvement on the one in Prussia St. which we've had to suffer with for years. I hope the new one has a broad range, particularly with electrical/computer accessories. What I would really like more than anything is decent trollies that are easy to return. Have you ever tried using & returning a trolley in Prussia St.? Nightmare! It's often easier to drive up to Superquinn at Rathborne. At least you'll stay in out of the rain and the trollies there are easier to manage.

OK, rant over for today. I'll stay hopeful that the new Tescos will be an improvement.

FreudianSlippers

Christmas apparently.

You know there is a Superquinn in Blanchardstown and one in Heuston, Rathborne is WAY far away!

Carroller16

November AFAIK

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Sorry, I meant the Superquinn at Ashtown, that's handy enough. I like the one at Heuston too.

Anyway, so we have to wait til Christmas for the new Tescos. Thanks for that info.

FreudianSlippers

Carroller16 wrote: »

November AFAIK

Yeah, actually I think you're right late November early December!

January

FreudianSlippers wrote: »

Christmas apparently.

You know there is a Superquinn in Blanchardstown and one in Heuston, Rathborne is WAY far away!

Rathborne (Ashtown) is closer than the one in Blanchardstown.

FreudianSlippers

January wrote: »

Rathborne (Ashtown) is closer than the one in Blanchardstown.

I've actually never been to that one, might go there this week. Is it the same size as Blanch? Heuston is a bit small for me even though I like it.

No1J

FreudianSlippers wrote: »

I've actually never been to that one, might go there this week. Is it the same size as Blanch? Heuston is a bit small for me even though I like it.

A bit smaller than Blanch but nice and new, bigger than Heuston and has an underground car park.

Faith+1

My mate works in Prussia Street and told me that the new store on the Navan Road is replacing the branch in Phibsboro? Don't know if this is true or just a rumour?

FreudianSlippers

Faith+1 wrote: »

My mate works in Prussia Street and told me that the new store on the Navan Road is replacing the branch in Phibsboro? Don't know if this is true or just a rumour?

I heard that it may be replacing both and that one may be turned into a Tesco Express.
I don't see the need for 3 Tesco shops within 5 mins of each other tbh.

Lost Arrow

Guys do you know where I could find some more info on this? Both Tescos on Prussia St. and in Phibsboro seem to do really well.I know a lot of people will really be affected if the stores close down.There's a lot of elderly in Stoneybatter and it might be difficult for them to make it up to the Navan road.I also heard a rumour that the Park Centre area will be closed off and it will become part of the DIT campus...is there any truth to this?

Hootanany

Lost Arrow wrote: »

Guys do you know where I could find some more info on this? Both Tescos on Prussia St. and in Phibsboro seem to do really well.I know a lot of people will really be affected if the stores close down.There's a lot of elderly in Stoneybatter and it might be difficult for them to make it up to the Navan road.I also heard a rumour that the Park Centre area will be closed off and it will become part of the DIT campus...is there any truth to this?

The plot thickens:cool:

FreudianSlippers

Prussia Street would be the one I could see staying open if one were to close (despite the health issues a few years ago) because Phibsboro is a disaster.
But to be quite honest, I see them both remaining open - if only as Tesco Express locations (would be very good for Phibsboro; see Temple Bar).

As for the DIT campus, are you talking about the whole area that Tesco et al are in? I couldn't see that being blocked off from the Prussia Street side; in any event, I'm pretty sure that it is just outside the development (looking on their website for the plans would be a good start).

I think we'll know a lot more about the future of the 2 other locations by this time next year; Tesco will clearly take into consideration the decrease in traffic in both of those locations as a result of the new Navan Road shop opening.
But I doubt there is any impending danger of either shop closing in the near future.

If you are really concerned, you should contact Tesco and just ask them. I'm sure if they know they'll tell you!

Telephone 1850 744 844 or email customer.services@tesco.ie

Do it and report back!

Fran1985

Lost Arrow wrote: »

There's a lot of elderly in Stoneybatter and it might be difficult for them to make it up to the Navan road.

in Tesco's defence, there's loads of buses that run from Stoney Batter and will literally stop right outside the new tesco. And all the elderly get free bus travel so it's unlikely that they'll be too affected. They should shut one though, cos it makes no sense to have the new one, Phibsboro, Finglas and prussia street.

msg11

Both stores are staying open. I have not heard anything about them closing down.

The new Cabra branch will be open I think on the 21st. Word has it, that inside the shop is in the baby stages. IE just shelving no product plans etc..

Slattsy

Any update it seems from the outside driving past it could be ready anytime soon, but is there a date set?

Hootanany

21st I heared

FreudianSlippers

It looks pretty cool from the outside now that they have the blue boarding taken down.

Fran1985

was at the bottle bank yesterday and there was a lot of staff out having a smoke. Car park looked busy too. Was it open or just staff induction?

Hootanany

The car park is under the store

Fran1985

yeah, thats the one i'm talking about. Looked fairly busy although I could only see a section of it, so maybe it wasn't that busy and they all just parked close to the ramp

rd11

tesco on the navan road opens on the 21 November at 8am. As i am aware there are no plans to close either prussia or phibsborogh.

rd11

also there are two levels in the car park. An underground car park it not just the one you can see from the bottle banks. was talking to security manager up there the other day as he parked as i was leaving the maple centre

No1J

Northside people paper in today, full page "Abraca Cabra":rolleyes: Opens on the 21st.

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Yes, I was driving by and there is a road sign saying it is open on the 21st. I'm glad to hear there is a covered in car park. Now if the trolleys work, then I will be happy.

Slattsy

The traffic getting out from Tesco onto the navan road between the hours of 5-8 is going to be a nightmare.

bigar

Slattsy wrote: »

The traffic getting out from Tesco onto the navan road between the hours of 5-8 is going to be a nightmare.

Now I understand why the crossing was completely redone with the two lanes (which of course later merge into one in the matter of centimeters).

Slattsy

bigar wrote: »

Slattsy wrote: »

The traffic getting out from Tesco onto the navan road between the hours of 5-8 is going to be a nightmare.

Now I understand why the crossing was completely redone with the two lanes (which of course later merge into one in the matter of centimeters).

Absolutely ridiculous isn't it. It's going to be crazy to get out as the cars are bumper to number now. Add to that whatever traffic is trying to get out from Tesco.....it'll be gridlock.

Hootanany

I think its the death knell for the maple leaf centre

No1J

Just received a letter from Tesco about the new store and 3 x €10 off coupons for purchases over €40, I for each of the first 3 weeks and a double points offer on the 4th week.:)
The Spar in the MC won't last too long.

FreudianSlippers

Hootanany wrote: »

I think its the death knell for the maple leaf centre

I don't think so... O'Briens will still get custom as their selection and price is better than Tesco 99% of the time; McDonalds... well, there's no accounting for taste; Millennium is a solid and old Chinese; the chemist is not threatened (unless this Tesco is one of the new ones with a pharmacy - but I don't think it is); Iceland has its unique customer.

Am I forgetting something?

Clearly Spar may be in trouble, but I think they may get enough of a drop in custom to survive (for now).

No1J

No Pharmacy on the store plan in the booklet but could be a small counter like in Finglas that does Solpadeine etc, It has a Cafe so McD's might suffer a bit.
It has an electrical area also, so sounds like a smaller version of Clearwater.
370 parking spaces, Christmas traffic is going to be fun.

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Just beside Millenium, it looks like there is a pedestrian entrance into Tescos. So hopefully the shops in the Maple Centre will get some passing trade. I'd probably still go into Spar, for the milk/papers. That was the problem about Prussia St. There was no newsagent section. I'm wondering if the new Tescos will sell papers/magazines.
You're right about the traffic, it will be a nightmare passing by the library. Well maybe the library will get new customers too!

No1J

Travel is good wrote: »

Just beside Millenium, it looks like there is a pedestrian entrance into Tescs. So hopefully the shops in the Maple Centre will get some passing trade. I'd probably still go into Spar, for the milk/papers. That was the problem about Prussia St. There was no newsagent section. I'm wondering if the new Tescos will sell papers/magazines.
You're right about the traffic, it will be a nightmare passing by the library. Well maybe the library will get new customers too!

The Magazine section is first thing inside the door with Customer Service Desk just to the left.

breadandjam

No1J wrote: »

It has a Cafe so McD's might suffer a bit.

If it's anything like the cafe that was in Clearwater Tesco then McDonalds will actually do well out of it.

Hootanany

FreudianSlippers wrote: »

I don't think so... O'Briens will still get custom as their selection and price is better than Tesco 99% of the time; McDonalds... well, there's no accounting for taste; Millennium is a solid and old Chinese; the chemist is not threatened (unless this Tesco is one of the new ones with a pharmacy - but I don't think it is); Iceland has its unique customer.

Am I forgetting something?

Clearly Spar may be in trouble, but I think they may get enough of a drop in custom to survive (for now).

Tesco have far better deals than O'Brians,

FreudianSlippers

Hootanany wrote: »

Tesco have far better deals than O'Brians,

I'd have to disagree with that. Wine selection is a million times better and you're paying similar prices in O'Briens for a better bottle of wine.
Also, spirits in O'Briens can be much better value - litres on special for €20 at the moment for example. Won't get that in Tesco.

Also, their reward card is great.

Hootanany

Have to disagree Tesco have a 2 for a tenner Shiraz buy six get 5 percent off
So 6 bottles about 28€ same in O'Brians about €50 odd

FreudianSlippers

Hootanany wrote: »

Have to disagree Tesco have a 2 for a tenner Shiraz buy six get 5 percent off
So 6 bottles about 28€ same in O'Brians about €50 odd

Not the same quality though... but this is a digression

msg11

FreudianSlippers wrote: »

Also, spirits in O'Briens can be much better value - litres on special for €20 at the moment for example. Won't get that in Tesco.

Spirits are on offer at the moment in Tesco starting from 20 up to 25.

Also, this shop is opening tomorrow!

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Can we all wait til 8am tomorrow? The excitement is getting to me!

Slattsy

I'm writing this from a tent outside the shop, its so exciting. First one in the door wins what I wonder ??

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My, you are dedicated! Let us know how it goes! I've decided I'm going to avoid the area until it al calms down a bit.

Are you a reporter or are you hoping to get a bargain of some sort?

Slattsy

Travel is good wrote: »

My, you are dedicated! Let us know how it goes! I've decided I'm going to avoid the area until it al calms down a bit.

Are you a reporter or are you hoping to get a bargain of some sort?

I was joking.....its only Tesco !

europhile

FreudianSlippers wrote: »

Iceland has its unique customer.

In their customised tracksuits.

Bummer1234

Any body have the opening hours for the store?

msg11

Bummer1234 wrote: »

Any body have the opening hours for the store?

It's a non 24 hours store last time I was told, so maybe something like;

• 8am-7pm Mon - Thursday
• 8am-9pm Fri - Sat
• 8am-6pm Sunday

No1J

Bummer1234 wrote: »

Any body have the opening hours for the store?

8am - 10pm mon-sat
10am - 8pm sun.

Was in today for a look, a bit smaller than I thought it would be but laid out well.

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I think the 8am opening time is a bit late for anyone trying to travel to work. I often call in to Tescos in Prussia St. as they are open at 7am. If you have to wait til 8 am, then you get caught in the mad traffic around the schools.

nudger

Bump, For those living in the area look out for more €10 off vouchers coming our way soon, don't know when but I can see a "Happy new year to all our customers" campaign.

Dancor

nudger wrote: »

Bump, For those living in the area look out for more €10 off vouchers coming our way soon, don't know when but I can see a "Happy new year to all our customers" campaign.

Got mine in work on Friday. €10 off when you spend €40, its two vouchers, one for this week and one for next week.