Douglas

JohnK

I see the old xtra-vision in Douglas has a Letting Agreed sign up - anyone know who or what's going in there? The sign had said there was planning permission for a café/retail unit but I've not heard any names thrown around.

On a related note, has anyone heard any more about the cinema & its being replaced by a lidl/aldi?

And wasn't there talk of a drive-through going in by Douglas Court?

Mushy

I read somewhere HMV have agreed to share space with Xtravision, and one was Douglas.

the beer revolu

JohnK wrote: »

And wasn't there talk of a drive-through going in by Douglas Court?

A drive through what?
Isn't McD's a drive through?

JohnK

Mushy wrote: »

I read somewhere HMV have agreed to share space with Xtravision, and one was Douglas.

Thats interesting, probably them so. I was wondering what sort of place could be going in there as there's already about 7 coffee shops in the area and would seem a bit pointless to put another shop right next to centra.

the beer revolu wrote: »

A drive through what?
Isn't McD's a drive through?

Yeah McD's is a drive through alright but planning permission was given to build a second drive through across the road by Douglas Court nearly 2 years ago now (http://thecorknews.ie/articles/second-drive-thru-given-go-ahead-douglas) but I've not heard anything since then. I remember there had been talk that Dinos were looking to put a drive through in Douglas but that was a long while back. I had been thinking it might be a KFC since they'd be sure to do more business in Douglas than in Eastgate where they currently have a drive through.

Milly33

I hope they don't, I know the cinema is kinda old but I love it, would much prefer to see them put money in doing it up not fancy fancy but a bit of a polish than a another food place or some other restaurant. In fairness kids must be bored off the nut there is nothing except food and pubs there

JohnK

Yeah I'd agree, I'd much prefer the cinema to another shop - its not as if we're short of places to shop in Douglas after all. Now I have to admit its years since I've been to the cinema in Douglas but thats just down to the state of it, if they did it up a bit I'd be in there like a shot as its location is so convenient compared to Mahon Point.

Milly33

Yep, it isn't the worst cheaper than Mahon point too but defiantly it could do with a spruce up. Wed normally go there as to Mahon point just to support the place

Missyelliot2

JohnK wrote: »

Thats interesting, probably them so. I was wondering what sort of place could be going in there as there's already about 7 coffee shops in the area and would seem a bit pointless to put another shop right next to centra.


Yeah McD's is a drive through alright but planning permission was given to build a second drive through across the road by Douglas Court nearly 2 years ago now (http://thecorknews.ie/articles/second-drive-thru-given-go-ahead-douglas) but I've not heard anything since then. I remember there had been talk that Dinos were looking to put a drive through in Douglas but that was a long while back. I had been thinking it might be a KFC since they'd be sure to do more business in Douglas than in Eastgate where they currently have a drive through.

Really hope that doesn't happen....there's enough fast food places in Douglas. No need for a KFC too

freshpopcorn

I know somebody who works with kfc and they told me that kfc has being interested in Douglas with a bit but they got put off by the flooding for a while however they are meant to be keen on opening in Douglas again.

Milly33

It is just like an outdoor mahon point.. I really hope they dont

Faith

This is vaguely related to the topic... Does anyone know when the Tesco Express on Douglas road is opening? Looks like they were stocking the shelves today, so I'm hoping very soon!

JohnK

There was a post in the jobs thread that Tesco are after advertising for staff in that store so it can't be long now.

Faith

I drove past earlier and it looks fairly open, but I couldn't get close enough to see properly.

Dbu

JohnK wrote: »

Yeah I'd agree, I'd much prefer the cinema to another shop - its not as if we're short of places to shop in Douglas after all. Now I have to admit its years since I've been to the cinema in Douglas but thats just down to the state of it, if they did it up a bit I'd be in there like a shot as its location is so convenient compared to Mahon Point.

Got clamped there last week, parked at back for 15mins while running in to ptsb to lodge €90 in a hurry, came out and had to pay €120, net 30 loss, not a happy camper...:mad:

pwurple

Dbu wrote: »

Got clamped there last week, parked at back for 15mins while running in to ptsb to lodge €90 in a hurry, came out and had to pay €120, net 30 loss, not a happy camper...:mad:

I pulled over in douglas to take a phonecall... traffic warden was over to me in less than 2 mins trying to give me a ticket.

I was IN the car ffs.

Missyelliot2

pwurple wrote: »

I pulled over in douglas to take a phonecall... traffic warden was over to me in less than 2 mins trying to give me a ticket.

I was IN the car ffs.

Same thing happened to me - I was outside the orthodontist on Tramway - just calling my son (who was IN the orthodontists), to tell him I was outside. I had to circle around as the guy had pen at the ready.....painful!

Faith

We got a ticket for parking in a loading bay at 7pm on a Saturday evening. There was no sign indicating the hours of operation for the loading bay, so we've appealed it. They've gone mad down there.

Missyelliot2

Faith wrote: »

We got a ticket for parking in a loading bay at 7pm on a Saturday evening. There was no sign indicating the hours of operation for the loading bay, so we've appealed it. They've gone mad down there.

Good on you for appealing. Am waiting to see one of those guys sprinting towards me shouting "I will look for you, I will find you and I will (kill) give you a ticket!"
Put me off going to Douglas

okedoke

Faith wrote: »

This is vaguely related to the topic... Does anyone know when the Tesco Express on Douglas road is opening? Looks like they were stocking the shelves today, so I'm hoping very soon!

I think its open now

opus

okedoke wrote: »

I think its open now

I had vouchers through the letter box for the new store this morning so assume it's very soon if it's not already open.

kooga

opening today wednesday

JohnK

Mushy wrote: »

I read somewhere HMV have agreed to share space with Xtravision, and one was Douglas.

Seems HMV has gone into the current Xtravision shop so its not them taking the old one. Strange that its been letting agreed now nearly 2 months and theres still no sign of anything actually going in there.

ROY RACE

That new tecos on the south douglas road is complete crap -just my tuppence thrown in

Herb Powell

Am I wrong in thinking that there's nothing legally binding about those parking tickets in most cases? Or is this an actual bye-law in Douglas now?

kooga

Herb Powell wrote: »

Am I wrong in thinking that there's nothing legally binding about those parking tickets in most cases? Or is this an actual bye-law in Douglas now?

bye law

Dbu

On a different note, popped into Barrys in Douglas on Wednesday for a quick pint,
nearly fell off the stool when he asked me for €4.70 for a pint of the black stuff....holy cow a fiver for a Guinness in a bar, not even a night club

kooga

Dbu wrote: »

On a different note, popped into Barrys in Douglas on Wednesday for a quick pint,
nearly fell off the stool when he asked me for €4.70 for a pint of the black stuff....holy cow a fiver for a Guinness in a bar, not even a night club

somebody has to pay for the new bar !

beer enigma

Dbu wrote: »

On a different note, popped into Barrys in Douglas on Wednesday for a quick pint,
nearly fell off the stool when he asked me for €4.70 for a pint of the black stuff....holy cow a fiver for a Guinness in a bar, not even a night club

And sadly over a fiver for a pint of Carlsberg in Barry's last night for the Jazz, we refused to pay and walked out

kub

Andip wrote: »

And sadly over a fiver for a pint of Carlsberg in Barry's last night for the Jazz, we refused to pay and walked out

Well done, pity there are not too many like you, I suppose those inside called their drinks, paid up returned to their buddies and moaned before proceeding back up to the same bar counter again to be fleeced again.

beer enigma

kub wrote: »

Well done, pity there are not too many like you, I suppose those inside called their drinks, paid up returned to their buddies and moaned before proceeding back up to the same bar counter again to be fleeced again.

Most didn't even count their change. I know they have to pay extra bar staff & security for the jazz, but I just felt the price hike per pint was excessive.

the beer revolu

Andip wrote: »

I know they have to pay extra bar staff & security for the jazz, but I just felt the price hike per pint was excessive.

And have extra business and get freebies from Guinness and make more money. Gouging feckers. I hope they loose some regulars and regret it some quiet Tuesday night when the fast buck of the Jazz weekend is long forgotten.

hoodwinked

JohnK wrote: »

Seems HMV has gone into the current Xtravision shop so its not them taking the old one. Strange that its been letting agreed now nearly 2 months and theres still no sign of anything actually going in there.

just passed it earlier and saw they have the builders in and painting being done....

wonder what is going in there?

hoodwinked

They are talking about the clamping in Douglas on 96fm again, they really are destroying the village, Christmas will be a big tell on how busy it gets....

JohnK

I drove past earlier and it turns out they are putting in a Subway where the old xtravision was. I'd say Centra won't be happy as their lunchtime trade could dry up.

hoodwinked

JohnK wrote: »

I drove past earlier and it turns out they are putting in a Subway where the old xtravision was. I'd say Centra won't be happy as their lunchtime trade could dry up.

and we get yet another fast food joint on a road with no parking! not so clever clogs in subway, they would have been better off in the new Tesco center or the dunnes center imo...at least then you could stop in without worrying about clamping or charges!

lukin

Is it true that Centra in Douglas is closing down?
Someone said to me it is.

kub

lukin wrote: »

Is it true that Centra in Douglas is closing down?
Someone said to me it is.

Yes it is unfortunately.

Ludo

kub wrote: »

Yes it is unfortunately.

Which centra? Do you mean the one in what used to be Kevin O'Learys?

lfc200

Ludo wrote: »

Which centra? Do you mean the one in what used to be Kevin O'Learys?

I'd be thinking the one in the middle of Douglas?

Ludo

lfc200 wrote: »

I'd be thinking the one in the middle of Douglas?

Yeah actually. I only thought of that just after posting the question. Thanks.

mean gene

Very expensive that centra

TheChizler

Newspapers on the windows since yesterday morning.

babo9

Anyone know if there is something else going in there? or too early to say?

And while we're at it, anybody know what is happening with the old chartbusters? Building seems to be just rotting away doing nothing.

ScrubsfanChris

babo9 wrote: »

Anyone know if there is something else going in there? or too early to say?

And while we're at it, anybody know what is happening with the old chartbusters? Building seems to be just rotting away doing nothing.

Nearly the whole side of that street is derelict. Chartbusters/O'Donovans/Centra/TSB building all empty.
If Subway move out all that will be left is the barbers

the beer revolu

ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

Nearly the whole side of that street is derelict. Chartbusters/O'Donovans/Centra/TSB building all empty.
If Subway move out all that will be left is the barbers

Is the off licence gone?

ScrubsfanChris

the beer revolu wrote: »

Is the off licence gone?

Yup, the one in Grange been closed for a good while now too.
http://www.odonovansofflicence.com/store-locations/

Ludo

ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

Yup, the one in Grange been closed for a good while now too.
http://www.odonovansofflicence.com/store-locations/

Bishopstown one gone also I noticed recently...was sad to see that as I worked there for a couple of years about 20 years ago.

Oasis1974

Ludo wrote: »

Bishopstown one gone also I noticed recently...was sad to see that as I worked there for a couple of years about 20 years ago.

Theirs still 3 Off-Licences on that stretch of road still talk about over saturation :P No 4 if you include the old Dunne's lol

happyday

babo9 wrote: »

Anyone know if there is something else going in there? or too early to say?

And while we're at it, anybody know what is happening with the old chartbusters? Building seems to be just rotting away doing nothing.

An Italian restaurant. Cos we're short of places to eat in Douglas...

mean gene

ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

Nearly the whole side of that street is derelict. Chartbusters/O'Donovans/Centra/TSB building all empty.
If Subway move out all that will be left is the barbers

:D:D:P