KFC on the way for Navan

ongarboy

http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/08/4013896-kfc-on-way-to-navan/

See article in the Meath Chronicle link above. KFC is awaiting planning permission from Meath County Council. I would think this is a welcome addition to the town from a jobs perspective (if not for the waistlines of Navan!)

Access

FFS,

In a town thats full of chippers and take-aways, thats the last thing we need... another one!

We have a cinema that smells of wee and is falling apart and they refuse planning for a new one, but i have a funny feeling that this will get approved even though the town is full of chippers... way more than any other town i can think of.

Two thumbs up for the Meath county council planning dept. - Good job so far lads!

(i know i bang on about the new cinema not coming, but i like my movies! :mad:)

Fuh Q

Access wrote: »

FFS,

In a town thats full of chippers and take-aways, thats the last thing we need... another one!

We have a cinema that smells of wee and is falling apart and they refuse planning for a new one, but i have a funny feeling that this will get approved even though the town is full of chippers... way more than any other town i can think of.

Two thumbs up for the Meath county council planning dept. - Good job so far lads!

(i know i bang on about the new cinema not coming, but i like my movies! :mad:)

KFC is not a chipper.. maybe people want a KFC ?, maybe it will bring some much needed jobs ? I think we need a BurgerKing too !

As for the cinema application, I do agree its needed but its just a matter of changing the original application and re submitting it. It will get permission at some stage.

Vego

wont happen

Access

Fuh Q wrote: »

KFC is not a chipper.. maybe people want a KFC ?, maybe it will bring some much needed jobs ? I think we need a BurgerKing too !

As for the cinema application, I do agree its needed but its just a matter of changing the original application and re submitting it. It will get permission at some stage.

Not a chipper? come on... chipper/take away - You say Potato, I say Potato... its all the same.

The square has at least 5 take aways alone... add others like macaris/mc ds/supermacs/chipper up near the stadium/handful of chinese takeaways/all the different pizza places... others i have forgotten... in fairness the town is over-run with them... do we really need another take away the likes of KFC or BK?

Jobs aside... this town is backwards... its the only place i know of in Ireland where they are trying to close the hospital and open takeaways.

PauloMN

Access wrote: »

FFS,

In a town thats full of chippers and take-aways, thats the last thing we need... another one!

We have a cinema that smells of wee and is falling apart and they refuse planning for a new one, but i have a funny feeling that this will get approved even though the town is full of chippers... way more than any other town i can think of.

Two thumbs up for the Meath county council planning dept. - Good job so far lads!

(i know i bang on about the new cinema not coming, but i like my movies! :mad:)

EXACTLY my thoughts.

What's needed: a new cinema.
What will happen: another fcuking fast food joint. :rolleyes:

Stroke Politics

My problem with KFC is the proposed location, not only because this is the car park I use the most regularly when I am in town, but also it's proximity to a primary school and two post primary schools. Fried processed foods,, whilst sometimes tasty, have very little nutritional value, and are full of bad cholesterol. Imagine the mess along Brews Hill when the hoards of kids eating this junk food descend on it each day. Let them open their KFC somewhere that is not close to schools with healthy eating policies, and where they won't be ripping up parking spaces....

As for the picture house in the retail park, I think that's not going to happen, as the proposed tenants are going into administration, and the only other cinema they operate is now closed....

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056850073

Access

Stroke Politics wrote: »

My problem with KFC is the proposed location, not only because this is the car park I use the most regularly when I am in town, but also it's proximity to a primary school and two post primary schools. Fried processed foods,, whilst sometimes tasty, have very little nutritional value, and are full of bad cholesterol. Imagine the mess along Brews Hill when the hoards of kids eating this junk food descend on it each day. Let them open their KFC somewhere that is not close to schools with healthy eating policies, and where they won't be ripping up parking spaces....

As for the picture house in the retail park, I think that's not going to happen, as the proposed tenants are going into administration, and the only other cinema they operate is now closed....

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056850073

Agree totally... also forgot the school is right next to it.

Sgt Pepper 64

PauloMN wrote: »

EXACTLY my thoughts.

What's needed: a new cinema.
What will happen: another fcuking fast food joint. :rolleyes:

You know a cinema is just a big TV right you slump in front off for 2 hours or more and they will be selling sweets, big sugary drinks and the like?

So both equally unhealthy

bring on the new park I say!

chewed

At least we'll be able to see KFC litter all over Navan on Sunday mornings now!

PauloMN

Sgt Pepper 64 wrote: »

So both equally unhealthy

I wasn't comparing the heath aspects of KFC v a new cinema though. I was stating that Navan needs a new cinema far above another fast food outlet.

Sgt Pepper 64 wrote: »

bring on the new park I say!

No arguments from me there.

lukesmom

Must admit I love kfc but yeah there are so many take-aways in Navan. Must count them all and see.

20 I have counted

ShooterSF

Hey choice is a good thing. Yeah, wouldn't it be much better if we had just 2 or 3 take aways, maybe they could serve the same meals too!

I know missing out on the cinema sucks but you can't hold it against KFC!

Wonda-Boy

The cinema is Navan is a kip...have been numerous times and the place is run like its a holding pen for the Jeremy Kyle show.

bladespin

Have to say I'm delighted only because I have to drive to Blanch to get a KFC at the moment, there's nothing wrong with choice.

BTW total disgrace on the refusal to the new cinema, the cinema at the centre isn't the only thing that smells funny around here.

washiskin

bladespin wrote: »

Have to say I'm delighted only because I have to drive to Blanch to get a KFC at the moment, there's nothing wrong with choice.

BTW total disgrace on the refusal to the new cinema, the cinema at the centre isn't the only thing that smells funny around here.

There's a KFC in Drogheda.

bladespin

washiskin wrote: »

There's a KFC in Drogheda.

Ever tried it?

washiskin

bladespin wrote: »

Ever tried it?

Several times, nice staff, regular KFC fare and clean. Why do I feel I'm headed for a shock?

bladespin

washiskin wrote: »

Several times, nice staff, regular KFC fare and clean. Why do I feel I'm headed for a shock?

Maybe we've just been unlucky so, last time the grease was literally dripping out of the box, not to mention the wrong order being served to two in our party and the service left a lot to be desired, I'd consider Blanch is easier to get to and much better quality wise.

Vego

Most Kfc are disaster zones ...the one in drogheada I went to once drive thru .....got out of my car in to the building past the overflowing bins and got my order quicker !!! 30 mins wait (I was hungry)

If they could get the mcDs service in a kfc it would be perfect

JupiterKid

In my opinion KFC in Ireland is very poorly managed. Shame...

Vego

JupiterKid wrote: »

In my opinion KFC in Ireland is very poorly managed. Shame...

To be fair its the same in the uk

Bull McCabe1920

I love KFC and I think it is way better than McDonald's however it is very expensive when you take into account the handful of chips you get with your meal.

There is a restaurant on the square in Navan and you will get a proper dinner for €6.95. Half decent meal in KFC will cost around €8

Big Davey

Ohhhh great the Meath women will get even fatter !

PauloMN

I still can't believe someone would drive from Navan to Blanch for KFC food! :eek:

theteal

PauloMN wrote: »

I still can't believe someone would drive from Navan to Blanch for KFC food! :eek:

they have them littered around small high streets over here, like you'd see a local chipper in ireland i.e. there to catch people coming out after a few scoops. I wouldn't cross the road for KFC food!

chainsawman

KFC in UK, Thailand and USA is well better than the Waterford/Clonmel KFC, More crispy on the outside . Just my 2 cent.

Big Davey

I recon the KFC is probably better in the USA otherwise the afroamericans would shoot the place up ! You know them and their fried chicken lol

bladespin

PauloMN wrote: »

I still can't believe someone would drive from Navan to Blanch for KFC food! :eek:

Cravings! You'll go wherever it takes

kc66

Big Davey wrote: »

Ohhhh great the Meath women will get even fatter !

Sounds like you're not so small yourself

Son0vagun

Big Davey wrote: »

Ohhhh great the Meath women will get even fatter !

Meath women tend to be very attractive IMO

Sgt Pepper 64

If they build it in the new park and a ti**y bar, that would be brilliant

Reston

Has anybody heard anymore? Has planning permission been accepted?

Access

According to the Meath Chronicle meath county council has given permission to go ahead this week even though there was numerous objections from residents, the nearby school, local businesses and even an objection by the HSE.

The nearby school is to appeal.

This is so so wrong to have a fast food outlet right next to a primary and secondary school.

Fine, its creating up to 40 jobs, but in all fairness put it out somewhere like the homebase retail park if it has go ahead.

Bunch of muppets in the council... No joined up thinking.

Like i said earlier... They are closing navan hospital departments and opening fast food outlets in the town. FFS.

washiskin

Not just that, parking is such a premium in the town that if the car park there goes, so will a lot of business from the street. Unless, of course, everyone is a selfish ars*hole who will take a free space in Aldi and feck their customers....:rolleyes:

Vego

Access wrote: »

According to the Meath Chronicle meath county council has given permission to go ahead this week even though there was numerous objections from residents, the nearby school, local businesses and even an objection by the HSE.

The nearby school is to appeal.

This is so so wrong to have a fast food outlet right next to a primary and secondary school.

Fine, its creating up to 40 jobs, but in all fairness put it out somewhere like the homebase retail park if it has go ahead.

Bunch of muppets in the council... No joined up thinking.

Like i said earlier... They are closing navan hospital departments and opening fast food outlets in the town. FFS.

I cant see how closing hospital departments equates with an opening of a kfc ...Anyway a redevelopment of navan hospital is about to start

But I agree they should have it out in an industrial park the council of navan are crooks

bladespin

Don't see what the school has to object about tbh, it's close to the rear entrance but shouldn't cause any traffic probs for them.

PauloMN

bladespin wrote: »

Don't see what the school has to object about tbh, it's close to the rear entrance but shouldn't cause any traffic probs for them.

It's probably not a traffic issue, but rather the notion of a fast food joint being that close to a school when we are in the midst of a childhood obesity crisis.

At least make the little feckers walk a bit of a distance for their fatty food!

Skrynesaver

bladespin wrote: »

Don't see what the school has to object about tbh, it's close to the rear entrance but shouldn't cause any traffic probs for them.

Apart from the roundy little kids unable to get out of the way of traffic

Vego

anyone object to the chinese located across the road open at lunch time pumping chips and msg curry in to kids ?

Access

Vego wrote: »

anyone object to the chinese located across the road open at lunch time pumping chips and msg curry in to kids ?

That is a sit down buffet restaurant. Not a takeaway.

Your point is invalid.

Vego

china garden = take away

point validated .....

Access

Vego wrote: »

china garden = take away

point validated .....

China garden = take away open after 5.30pm when the schools are closed

Point still invalid.

Vego

what are you on about the china garden is open at lunch time ....and you can order take away in it

Access

Vego wrote: »

what are you on about the china garden is open at lunch time ....and you can order take away in it

Yes it is... But in fairness when did you ever see a student from pats or Josephs heading into china garden during lunch time... Its way beyond any students price range as is the chinese sit down buffet a few doors up.

They would be way more likely to head into kfc if it was there as its more their price range.

Hope this fails on appeal for this location.

Access

It made it onto Newstalk this morning...

Principal of St. Josephs vs cllr Shane castells

The principal was concise and to the point and made a good case for it not being where it is proposed, but Ivan had to rein in shane castells as he went off on one about the history of navan basically without answering the question put to him until he was pressed for an answer.

It should be on the newstalk listenback service... just before the 8am news.

Skrynesaver

Access wrote: »

It made it onto Newstalk this morning...

Principal of St. Josephs vs cllr Shane castells

The principal was concise and to the point and made a good case for it not being where it is proposed, but Ivan had to rein in shane castells as he went off on one about the history of navan basically without answering the question put to him until he was pressed for an answer.

It should be on the newstalk listenback service... just before the 8am news.

Politician witters on without addressing the question shocker

sideofbacon

Access wrote: »

Yes it is... But in fairness when did you ever see a student from pats or Josephs heading into china garden during lunch time... Its way beyond any students price range as is the chinese sit down buffet a few doors up.

They would be way more likely to head into kfc if it was there as its more their price range.

Hope this fails on appeal for this location.

I see students in there everyday actually as I walk that street on my lunch break and actually live in the area.All you have to do is look at Brews Hill at 1.30pm and see empty boxes on the street because they have to eat there food outside on the street.It's not beyond a students price range as you can get a meal for €5.

Also take a look at O'Flahertys during lunch time,students in there having dinner.They have money believe it or not!

KFC isn't cheap by the way,a meal deal in there will cost them over the €5 mark.

bladespin

Access wrote: »

Yes it is... But in fairness when did you ever see a student from pats or Josephs heading into china garden during lunch time... Its way beyond any students price range as is the chinese sit down buffet a few doors up.

They would be way more likely to head into kfc if it was there as its more their price range.

Hope this fails on appeal for this location.

We used to go every friday for lunch, suppers all round (FYI there's very little in the difference between the cost of a snack box and a supper), I still see uniforms there regularly.
I don't think access (sorry lol) to fast food is anything to do with the school, that's a matter for parents.

Access

bladespin wrote: »

We used to go every friday for lunch, suppers all round (FYI there's very little in the difference between the cost of a snack box and a supper), I still see uniforms there regularly.
I don't think access (sorry lol) to fast food is anything to do with the school, that's a matter for parents.

Fair enough, i didnt think students were lunch time customers of the likes of china garden. Point valid so... (its not the first time ive been wrong!) ;-)

But, to get back on topic, the point is that there is a fast food drive through going in a location at the gate of a primary/secondary school.

This in a town of already 20+ takeaways is so wrong.

Id have no objection if it was placed outside the town in the likes of the homebase retail park, something like where it is in drogheda.

Vego

Maybe the school should keep students on school premises during lunch time