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Blanchardstown Shopping Centre

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,117 ✭✭✭✭MrJoeSoap


    Jesus, what is the world coming to? That is mental. Scum like that should never be allowed out on the streets again, once caught.


  • Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47,368 ✭✭✭✭Zaph


    Sorry Pat, would you mind giving a little more info for those who can't or would prefer not to listen to the clip right now. Thanks.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,117 ✭✭✭✭MrJoeSoap


    Zaph wrote: »
    Sorry Pat, would you mind giving a little more info for those who can't or would prefer not to listen to the clip right now. Thanks.

    Woman and her husband (with newborn baby in the back seat), pulling into a parking space in the Centre on Saturday afternoon. A black Ford Mondeo flies up inside them and takes the space, so they give a beep. A man gets out of the offending car and comes up to the window of this woman, then begins threatening to smash the windows so she gets out to stop him from doing so and protect her baby from shards of glass.

    The man looked like he was going to headbutt her so she moved back, at which point he punched her in the head and sent her to the ground. As he is about to start kicking her, the womans husband then gets out of the car and is set upon by three men from the car, getting a bit of a beating in the process.

    The gards were called but the Mondeo's plates were fake and nobody has been caught in relation to it.


  • Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47,368 ✭✭✭✭Zaph


    Thanks for the summary. That's appalling, hopefully they'll have decent CCTV footage of those guys and that might help catch them.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,633 ✭✭✭chucknorris


    Did the elderly bloke actually get a registration or was it simply to scare them off?

    Hopefully the scum are caught.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,117 ✭✭✭✭MrJoeSoap


    They got a reg number but apparently the plates were fake.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,633 ✭✭✭chucknorris


    Well if they were Pikey's (let me guess, am, I am not allowed say that word in this P.C world we live in :) ) then not surprise.

    The Blanch centre was supposed to me the most secure center in Europe at one stage, hopefully that will come in to use now.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,201 ✭✭✭ongarboy


    that is an awful story. Hope the perps get caught.

    Seeing as the thread is called Blanchardstown SC, I've put this in here as a positive news story however. Good to see new stores moving in or expanding as per today's Irish Times. I would question the need for a 3rd Boots in the SC though. What's really impressive is that in the midst of this dire recession, the centre is now fully let with international retailers waiting to get in.

    http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/commercialproperty/2012/0111/1224310093749.html

    Boots expands in west Dublin

    Boots is believed to have agreed a rent of about €1.3 million for a large new store at Blanchardstown in west Dublin.

    Development work is to begin later this month on the new unit, which will extend to 1,850sq m (20,000sq ft) on the upper level close to River Island.
    Boots has traded in Blanchardstown since it opened in 1996 and currently rents two stores with a total floor area of 930sq m (10,000sq ft).
    The UK multiple is not the only one expanding at the centre. Champion Sports, recently taken over by the UK based JD Sports, recently opened an enlarged store of 230sq m (2,500sq ft). The rent is believed to be in the region of €400,000.
    Vodafone has also doubled its retail space to 140sq m (1,500sq ft), opening the way for Danish jewellery store Pandora to take over its old unit.
    Permanent TSB is also getting used to a larger shop of 205sq m (2,200sq ft) after closing its branch office along Blanchardstown’s main street.
    The tenant line-up in the shopping centre has been enhanced by the arrival of global cosmetics retailer Inglot. It is now trading in a shop of 75sq m (800sq ft) next to Debenhams.
    The Blanchardstown centre is now fully let and has had a number of inquiries in recent weeks from overseas traders, according to letting agent Eoin Feeney of BNP Paribas. The joint agents are Jones Lang LaSalle.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,117 ✭✭✭✭MrJoeSoap


    Similarly off-topic, does anyone know what is being built next to the retail park at the bottom of the Blanchardstown Road South? Best way of describing the location would be behind Captain America's and the other units there. Might not be anything major but there have been boards up around it for a while now.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,427 ✭✭✭Morag


    Woodies/atlantic is expanding.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 699 ✭✭✭glossy


    also heard Nando's going in, when agos goes


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,844 ✭✭✭Arciphel


    glossy wrote: »
    also heard Nando's going in, when agos goes

    Sweet god in heaven let this be true!!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    :eek:

    Nandos?! No way!

    Yay! :o


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,262 ✭✭✭T-Maxx


    I used to like Nandos (years ago and back home), now I find it overpriced and overspiced. No thanks.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,844 ✭✭✭Arciphel


    T-Maxx wrote: »
    I used to like Nandos (years ago and back home), now I find it overpriced and overspiced. No thanks.

    That's grand I'll have yours so!

    fe8c834b-3edc-45d2-a79a-6ac532dbac7e.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,051 ✭✭✭Gaspode


    Drifting off-topic a bit here, lets bring it back


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,449 ✭✭✭nudger


    I haven't seen anything in the papers or on the radio about anyone "helping AGS with their inquiries".


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,633 ✭✭✭chucknorris


    nudger wrote: »
    I haven't seen anything in the papers or on the radio about anyone "helping AGS with their inquiries".

    There is allot that happens in the city that you will never see in the papers.

    Fore example, just before Christmas Moore street turned in to a riot area where members of the African community had a preplanned meet up with bars and machetes etc and went to town on each other.

    The Gardi contacted all the stores in that area to state they were aware and on top of the situation but it never made the news.

    That in it's self is a problem.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,449 ✭✭✭nudger


    That sounds like it was the crack, never heard a word about it, but the incident in Blanch was on the Joe show 2 days that I know of and I'm sure there will be a follow up.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,633 ✭✭✭chucknorris


    nudger wrote: »
    That sounds like it was the crack, never heard a word about it, but the incident in Blanch was on the Joe show 2 days that I know of and I'm sure there will be a follow up.

    it is heavily discussed on politics.ie and although the net is great to get news, it's national mainstream news that needs to highlight allot of this stuff.

    anyhow, hopefully they catch the scum responsible.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,844 ✭✭✭Arciphel


    In fairness, there are times when you need to be careful in the shopping centre in Blanch. I saw an incident there a few months ago (Xmas last year) where there were a gang of men and women and kids of a certain community and they were sitting on the chairs outside Dunnes having a good look at everyone going past. One of their kids picked up one of those yellow slippery floor signs and went a hit a passerby in the shins with it, when the passerby told the young fella to be careful then straight away there were a few lads up on their feet and over roaring at the man "don't you touch my son, I'll fight ya" etc etc.

    Now, in fairness to security they were on it like a shot and must have been watching the gag, but all the same. I'd always have that at the back of my mind when it comes to parking there, I try not to wander too far off the beaten track as you never know who is around the place and might be watching you buying stuff in the centre and follow you back to your car, as happened in this case - http://www.herald.ie/news/courts/violence-at-mcdonalds-after-iphone-mugging-2934559.html

    You also do see some absolute head-the-balls in the car park too, flying all over the place the wrong way, waving fists, etc. I'd never get out of my car to admonish someone though, no matter if they did steal my space or whatever, you never know what sort of maniac they could be.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,633 ✭✭✭chucknorris


    Arciphel wrote: »
    In fairness, there are times when you need to be careful in the shopping centre in Blanch. I saw an incident there a few months ago (Xmas last year) where there were a gang of men and women and kids of a certain community and they were sitting on the chairs outside Dunnes having a good look at everyone going past. One of their kids picked up one of those yellow slippery floor signs and went a hit a passerby in the shins with it, when the passerby told the young fella to be careful then straight away there were a few lads up on their feet and over roaring at the man "don't you touch my son, I'll fight ya" etc etc.

    Now, in fairness to security they were on it like a shot and must have been watching the gag, but all the same. I'd always have that at the back of my mind when it comes to parking there, I try not to wander too far off the beaten track as you never know who is around the place and might be watching you buying stuff in the centre and follow you back to your car, as happened in this case - http://www.herald.ie/news/courts/violence-at-mcdonalds-after-iphone-mugging-2934559.html

    You also do see some absolute head-the-balls in the car park too, flying all over the place the wrong way, waving fists, etc. I'd never get out of my car to admonish someone though, no matter if they did steal my space or whatever, you never know what sort of maniac they could be.

    Don't be over cautious in mentioning the actual community at this stunt, it is not crime to do so and I'm sure it'll help others to avoid or prepare for similar.

    There is many scams out there and it's good practice to be familiar with them.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,051 ✭✭✭Gaspode


    Be somewhat cautious - No whole community can be singled out as 'all the same', or 'all' involved in criminal activity.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,633 ✭✭✭chucknorris


    Gaspode wrote: »
    Be somewhat cautious - No whole community can be singled out as 'all the same', or 'all' involved in criminal activity.

    True but the poster can certainly state the community where the said people involved in the scam were from when posting the experience they witnessed.

    I just noticed the poster seemed a little vague on the community in question and I don't think there was any need to be as a large group of them is not a coincidence, of course if it were just one person you certainly wouldn't single out the community.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,844 ✭✭✭Arciphel


    I am talking about the grand bunch of lads who'd sell you a bit of carpet or offer to fix your kettle in the good old days, they ate mentioned in that link to the Herald there.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,844 ✭✭✭Arciphel


    Ps I am in no way tarring that entire community with the actions of a small few individuals in it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,844 ✭✭✭Arciphel


    From reading the thread over on politics.ie it seems that the guys responsible for the attack in the OP's message were seen driving into a halting site in West Dublin during the week and that someone recorded this and submitted the info the guards. Didn't know this before I was telling what I have seen in the centre myself previously, I should add.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 319 ✭✭annR


    For these reasons, I think I would avoid if at all possible having 'words' with someone over anything .. ..you never know what would happen. Road rage / car park rage is just there waiting to happen from what I can see. Have to be very careful out there. Unfortunate but that's the way.


  • Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 10,463 Mod ✭✭✭✭xzanti


    Pat Dunne wrote: »
    Did you hear following interview which was aired on Joe Duffy's Liveline today?

    http://www.rte.ie/radio/radioplayer/rteradioweb.html#!rii=9%3A3163458%3A53%3A10%2D01%2D2012%3A

    The interview starts 06 mins 30 sec (approx) into the programe

    Jesus that's horrendous :mad: are there no security cameras in those car parks?

    Scum of the Earth!!!!!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,201 ✭✭✭ongarboy


    annR wrote: »
    For these reasons, I think I would avoid if at all possible having 'words' with someone over anything .. ..you never know what would happen. Road rage / car park rage is just there waiting to happen from what I can see. Have to be very careful out there. Unfortunate but that's the way.

    Yes, exactly! Remember what happened to that poor guy near Merrion Gate last year in D4 when he rightly admonished another motorist for some traffic offence (can't remember exactly what) and the other guy got out of his car with a baseball bat and whacked him. He died a few days later in hospital. Thankfully this thug was arrested.

    There are times I get really irate with others careless or reckless behaviour on the roads and beep horns etc but threads like this make me realise I should think twice about any sort of reacting when there are clearly lots of nutters out there.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,755 ✭✭✭A V A


    whats happened that link isnt workin or bringing me to the right page


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,201 ✭✭✭ongarboy


    http://businessandleadership.com/business/item/37027-boots-opens-new-store-in/

    Good News:
    New Boots superstore opening next Wednesday (12th Sep) with 30 new jobs.

    Bad news;
    Clerys to close their home furnishing store in the retail park

    http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/clerys-to-close-blanchardstown-store-565200.html


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,445 ✭✭✭fletch


    ongarboy wrote: »
    http://businessandleadership.com/business/item/37027-boots-opens-new-store-in/

    Good News:
    New Boots superstore opening next Wednesday (12th Sep) with 30 new jobs.

    Bad news;
    Clerys to close their home furnishing store in the retail park

    http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/clerys-to-close-blanchardstown-store-565200.html
    That is really bad news about Clerys! :mad:
    Much prefer it to the likes of Homestore + More.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,844 ✭✭✭Arciphel


    When is Nando's opening?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,005 ✭✭✭✭Toto Wolfcastle


    No surprise about Clerys. There was never anyone in there. I got some great bargains there though so it's a pity.

    I wonder if anyone is lined up to take over the existing Boots units.

    Nandos is due to open in October I think. It's already on the map on the website.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,201 ✭✭✭ongarboy


    No surprise about Clerys. There was never anyone in there. I got some great bargains there though so it's a pity.

    I wonder if anyone is lined up to take over the existing Boots units.

    Nandos is due to open in October I think. It's already on the map on the website.

    Yeah, I got a lot of knock down price items there as well when I was furnishing my home (and they were all good quality stuff that still looks well 7 years later!). It did always have a deserted feel about it however so not too surprised at it's closure but sorry to see it go.

    Haven't heard what's replacing the old Boots. The one upstairs is a big unit so maybe it will appeal to a big fashion multiple like GAP or Hollister?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,051 ✭✭✭Gaspode


    More ladies clothing stores, that's what the centre needs- you can never have too many (apparently)!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,344 ✭✭✭TheIrishGrover


    They really need to do something with those empty units though. I know most of them closed because of their parent companies (Peats, Game, Sony Centre etc) but it looks like places are abandoning the centre. I mean, once that new Boots opens then that'll leave another two units empty (assuming they move both current ones into the new one). Really need another game/music/movie store to keep HMV and gamestop in check.


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    I believe Harvey Norman are opening their furniture section in the current Clearys unit next to them them, when Clearys close. Also heard McCabes might be moving into boots old location?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 23,862 ✭✭✭✭January


    How many pharmacies does one need in a Shopping Centre?!

    I reckon Superdrug would do great there, they have one in Omni and in The Square and they're always busy. Great deals.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,427 ✭✭✭Morag


    The two boots which have been there will close and there will just be the one large one.
    Was in the other day and they had leaflets explaining.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,201 ✭✭✭ongarboy


    They really need to do something with those empty units though. I know most of them closed because of their parent companies (Peats, Game, Sony Centre etc) but it looks like places are abandoning the centre. I mean, once that new Boots opens then that'll leave another two units empty (assuming they move both current ones into the new one). Really need another game/music/movie store to keep HMV and gamestop in check.

    In fairness, while there seems to be a lot of exits out of the centre, Blanch also gets replacement tenants fairly quickly. Their website link below just announced 10 recent new entrants including Sketchers,KFC, Yankee Candles, Foot Solutions, Cell Again, Boots, Herbal Inn, Sugar Dolls, Nandos and DFS. There are lots of centres around the country in far worse shape than Blanch and are like ghost shopping centres with all the empty units.

    I think the Harvey Norman Furniture store is actually going into Reids vacant unit and not Clerys but could be mistaken.

    http://www.blanchardstowncentre.ie/news/?nID=369


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,050 ✭✭✭Hilly Bill


    ongarboy wrote: »
    http://businessandleadership.com/business/item/37027-boots-opens-new-store-in/

    Good News:
    New Boots superstore opening next Wednesday (12th Sep) with 30 new jobs.

    Bad news;
    Clerys to close their home furnishing store in the retail park

    http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/clerys-to-close-blanchardstown-store-565200.html

    Heard Boots will be taking on 40 more for the xmas.

    Im not suprised to see units closing in the centre with the rent they get charged.


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    ongarboy wrote: »
    I think the Harvey Norman Furniture store is actually going into Reids vacant unit and not Clerys but could be mistaken.
    Nope, they're moving into Clerys old store, well that is what I was told.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,445 ✭✭✭fletch


    Clerys are having their one day closing down sale on Monday 10th from 10am to 4pm. Not fair, I'll be working :-(
    Wouldn't mind but I only spent 200euro in there last week on curtains grr


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,765 ✭✭✭Diddler1977


    fletch wrote: »
    Clerys are having their one day closing down sale on Monday 10th from 10am to 4pm. Not fair, I'll be working :-(
    Wouldn't mind but I only spent 200euro in there last week on curtains grr

    Everything is reduced by 50% already. Takes over an hour to get served tho as the line is so long.

    Not a whole lot of stock left.

    Not worth visiting on Monday IMO.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,445 ✭✭✭fletch


    Everything is reduced by 50% already. Takes over an hour to get served tho as the line is so long.

    Not a whole lot of stock left.

    Not worth visiting on Monday IMO.
    Ah right....yeh the place looked gutted already when I looked in.
    Damn I'm sick I missed out!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,765 ✭✭✭Diddler1977


    fletch wrote: »
    Ah right....yeh the place looked gutted already when I looked in.
    Damn I'm sick I missed out!

    People were buying loads!!! - Eh hello, it's not a bargain if you don't need it!


  • Posts: 0 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    The amount of my friends salivating over the arrival of Nandos is alarming. Am I the only one who doesn't get the fuss??


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,201 ✭✭✭ongarboy


    Omackeral wrote: »
    The amount of my friends salivating over the arrival of Nandos is alarming. Am I the only one who doesn't get the fuss??

    I never heard of Nandos about a year ago and wondered what all the fuss was when it seemed to suddenly start "trending" so was in London earlier this year and popped into one. It is a perfectly fine restaurant with tasty enough chicken options but is just a fancier of KFC/Hillbillys imo with an odd half table service/half self service routine and not something I would rave about.

    I think it just invests a lot of effort in marketing "coolness" the same way Starbucks does for it's mediocre coffee so that in the end, it's not really the actual food product people are raving about but the "experience" and being able to say they were in or were seen in Nandos or to like or friend it on Facebook....just my opinion! The food is good enough that I'd go back but I found it a little pricey for what you actually got.


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