Shops/Businesses opening/closing down

Mrs OBumble

what_traffic wrote: »

YES it does, even a Primary School.

There's already a primary school down the road, and another one not far up the road too. I'm not sure the neighbourhood needs another one.

(I've never understood why people snipe about schools being put in commercial zones: seems to me that areas designed for lots of people and cars are better for a 400-person educational institution than residential estates are.)





Back on topic, the long closed convenience store in Prospect Hill that I mentioned was being fitted out for something weeks ago is still being fitted out. Work seems to have stopped, but there's signage for Arabica inside waiting to be put up.

gordongekko

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

Back on topic, the long closed convenience store in Prospect Hill that I mentioned was being fitted out for something weeks ago is still being fitted out. Work seems to have stopped, but there's signage for Arabica inside waiting to be put up.

The owner of Arabica is recently deceased

Gadgetman496

gordongekko wrote: »

The owner of Arabica is recently deceased

One of them, tragic it was too. Wasn't there two brothers involved in the business?

what_traffic

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

There's already a primary school down the road, and another one not far up the road too. I'm not sure the neighbourhood needs another one.

(I've never understood why people snipe about schools being put in commercial zones: seems to me that areas designed for lots of people and cars are better for a 400-person educational institution than residential estates are.)

It doesnt - ya missed the point completly.

biko

Back on topic everyone. Remember the scope of this thread is information.

xckjoo

Spotted a shop called "Retro Revival" on Merchants Road, opposite Mayoralty House. Don't think it was there a week or two ago. Looks to be retro clothes or some such.

ben.schlomo

xckjoo wrote: »

Spotted a shop called "Retro Revival" on Merchants Road, opposite Mayoralty House. Don't think it was there a week or two ago. Looks to be retro clothes or some such.

Is that shop not up on Middle St?

xckjoo

ben.schlomo wrote: »

Is that shop not up on Middle St?

Think it was here, in the smaller door to the right. Dunno anything about it. Just saw it on the way to work this morning.

bodhrandude

beardybrewer wrote: »

Maplin gotta be Maplin right to the end.

I suppose Harvey Normans will fill that gap a bit when it opens.

Bredabe

bodhrandude wrote: »

I suppose Harvey Normans will fill that gap a bit when it opens.

I miss Harvey's so much, is there a date/venue for it yet?

Jammyd

Bredabe wrote: »

I miss Harvey's so much, is there a date/venue for it yet?

Speculation but I would guess it will be in the Phase 2 of the retail park out in Knocknacarra on the basis there isn't many units available of the size they would look for.. unless they re-jig Wellparks empty units

http://www.property.ie/commercial-property/Gateway-Shopping-Park-Knocknacarra-Co-Galway/364374/#img=4

Redo91

Jammyd wrote: »

Speculation but I would guess it will be in the Phase 2 of the retail park out in Knocknacarra on the basis there isn't many units available of the size they would look for.. unless they re-jig Wellparks empty units

http://www.property.ie/commercial-property/Gateway-Shopping-Park-Knocknacarra-Co-Galway/364374/#img=4

Slightly off topic but that advert describes Galway as Ireland’s third largest city. When did that happen?!

Jammyd

Redo91 wrote: »

Slightly off topic but that advert describes Galway as Ireland’s third largest city. When did that happen?!

Before Limerick City Council was abolished, Galway had been classed as bigger based on defined city limits e.g.

2011 Census Galway 75K
2011 Census Limerick 58K

Now its c.80K Galway and 94K Limerick as at April 2016.. Don't think anyone in Galway really cared but plenty of debate on boards on the topic

Fitz*

A new gin bar opening on Forster Street - Hyde Galway. Part of the Pucan group.

I'm not sure of which building it's going into though, possibly one of the buildings at the entrance to Forster Court?

https://www.facebook.com/HydeGalway/

m17

Gadgetman496 wrote: »

Just passed Higgins's timber factory in Shantalla and there's a car transporter parked outside on the main road with the top section lowered as if unloading cars. Lot of activity in the car-park too. Wonder if it's going to be a car sales place?

Higgins are moving the shop here and there current site will be used as student accommodation apartments
this will be Higgins new hardware shop and timber supplies

westgolf

m17 wrote: »

Higgins are moving the shop here and there current site will be used as student accommodation apartments
this will be Higgins new hardware shop and timber supplies

Source ? Student apartments ?

ronnie3585

m17 wrote: »

Higgins are moving the shop here and there current site will be used as student accommodation apartments

Wha?

Nout on the Council's planning site about it.

Mrs OBumble

FitzShane wrote: »

A new gin bar opening on Forster Street - Hyde Galway. Part of the Pucan group.

I'm not sure of which building it's going into though, possibly one of the buildings at the entrance to Forster Court?

https://www.facebook.com/HydeGalway/

Nah, it's just a complete new fitout for the bar in the only-renovated-last-year Forster Court hotel.

Fitz*

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

Nah, it's just a complete new fitout for the bar in the only-renovated-last-year Forster Court hotel.

That would make a lot more sense alright!

serfboard

McSharry's Pharmacy going into the "Hanley House" building on The Crescent.

It being just across the road from the varying doctors rooms in The Crescent this should be good for them - not so good maybe for Hogan's Pharmacy which is only down the road.

WesternNight

serfboard wrote: »

McSharry's Pharmacy going into the "Hanley House" building on The Crescent.

It bing just across the road from the varying doctors rooms in The Crescent this should be good for them - not so good maybe for Hogan's Pharmacy which is only down the road.

Claddagh Medical Centre across the road is moving into Hanley House from next week as well.

dok_golf

ronnie3585 wrote: »

Wha?

Nout on the Council's planning site about it.

knew there were apartments going up. didn't realise it was student accommodation.

StonedRaider

Vina mara has been closed since Friday night. Not answering or returning my calls since

Worn Out

StonedRaider wrote: »

Vina mara has been closed since Friday night. Not answering or returning my calls since

I walked passed tonight and it looks like they are doing it up. Sign up says they will be opening up soon

m17

StonedRaider wrote: »

Vina mara has been closed since Friday night. Not answering or returning my calls since

Vina Maria will be closed for the next two to three weeks as the premises are getting a make over will reopen for the May bank holiday weekend

serfboard

dok_golf wrote: »

knew there were apartments going up. didn't realise it was student accommodation.

There are (or there used to be) better tax breaks for student accommodation.

serfboard

serfboard wrote: »

McSharry's Pharmacy going into the "Hanley House" building on The Crescent.

WesternNight wrote: »

Claddagh Medical Centre across the road is moving into Hanley House from next week as well.

Both of these are now open.

what_traffic

m17 wrote: »

Higgins are moving the shop here and there current site will be used as student accommodation apartments
this will be Higgins new hardware shop and timber supplies

Any idea of the date when they switch over to the NEW shop?

westgolf

what_traffic wrote: »

Any idea of the date when they switch over to the NEW shop?

Passed by on SQR @4.30 and there was three units of the fire brigade at the silo structure at the back, lot of smoke too.

Gremlinertia

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

What's SQR?

Seamus Quirke road