Lidl in Cork City Centre?

Gummybear2013

Hi,

I saw a sign today saying lidl coming soon near TK Maxx in cork city centre i am real excited about this huge fan of their prices and being a student be very handy to have near by. Anyone know when it might be coming or think?:D

the beer revolu

Don't know the time scale but I thought Aldi had received planning permission for a shop in the same llocation.

P.lane78

As far as i know it was speculated that Aldi were taking the big unit in the elysian complex

evilivor

the beer revolu wrote: »

Don't know the time scale but I thought Aldi had received planning permission for a shop in the same llocation.

It was Lidl.

scudo2

Building work in possess.
Normally not long till opening.

the beer revolu

evilivor wrote: »

It was Lidl.

So it was.
I found the thread I started on it.

Faith

I thought Lidl were going into Cornmarket St and Aldi are going into the Elysian?

the beer revolu

Faith wrote: »

I thought Lidl were going into Cornmarket St and Aldi are going into the Elysian?

Correct.

Gummybear2013

the beer revolu wrote: »

Correct.

Hi Thanks for getting back great to hear that i didnt know there might be a aldi as well lidl coming soon even better hope not long more open

curly from cork

What will the parking situation be with aldi in the Elysian ? As far as I know the covered parking is for the likes of euro medic , (which you now have to pay for )

BanzaiBk

We moved into the Elysian last week and the agent didn't know what the parking situation would be. It gets busy enough with euromedic at times.

Gummybear2013

BanzaiBk wrote: »

We moved into the Elysian last week and the agent didn't know what the parking situation would be. It gets busy enough with euromedic at times.

Is aldi already there now ?

BanzaiBk

Gummybear2013 wrote: »

Is aldi already there now ?

No. We were told when signing the lease that it had attained permission to open a store and we just enquired where people would park. It'll be handy out.

Pro Hoc Vice

BanzaiBk wrote: »

We moved into the Elysian last week and the agent didn't know what the parking situation would be. It gets busy enough with euromedic at times.

I have never seen the public car park any where near full, there are in excess of 300 spaces in the public car park if I remember. So are ye enjoying the place, I have been here a number of years now love it still. The manager at reception should be able to tell you what the situation will be, but unlike euro medic I don't really see people driving to Aldi, it would be in my opinion aimed more at the local city centre population.

BanzaiBk

Yep we're enjoying it alright. I was a bit skeptical about how soundproof etc it would be but it's super quiet in the apartments. We have neighbours all around us and we can't hear a peep. It's a big step up for us space-wise which is great. I didn't expect it to be as populated as it is either, it always looked empty to me! Happy out.

Pro Hoc Vice

BanzaiBk wrote: »

Yep we're enjoying it alright. I was a bit skeptical about how soundproof etc it would be but it's super quiet in the apartments. We have neighbours all around us and we can't hear a peep. It's a big step up for us space-wise which is great. I didn't expect it to be as populated as it is either, it always looked empty to me! Happy out.

Ya its almost half full now, big change from when I moved in in 2009, there was no one here, but thankfully they have kept the place well. It's very quiet I only have one neighbour thankfully lol. Will be great when Aldi move in. Hope you continue to enjoy living here.

BrianJD

Gummybear2013 wrote: »

Hi,

I saw a sign today saying lidl coming soon near TK Maxx in cork city centre i am real excited about this huge fan of their prices and being a student be very handy to have near by. Anyone know when it might be coming or think?:D

28th Feb is apparently open day.

scudo2

BanzaiBk wrote: »

We moved into the Elysian last week and the agent didn't know what the parking situation would be. It gets busy enough with euromedic at times.

1 customer & 200 guards !!!!



Not the best location compared to city center Cornmarket in my opinion.

Gummybear2013

BrianJD wrote: »

28th Feb is apparently open day.

Oh that great should not be long more so time going fast as well is that lidl and aldi or just lidl?

vince

It looks a very small unit for a lidl store

evilivor

vince wrote: »

It looks a very small unit for a lidl store

It's a 25,000 sq ft store in the basement of the centre.

STEINBERG

that lidl will be perfect for people in the city,, about time that those stupid tesco quese's will be challenged... Perfect cheap as chips groceries,, tescos are ****ting themselves im telling ya

scuby

heard one of the store owners in a shop under TKmax a few weeks ago say that it was Aldi that were opening there.

the beer revolu

scuby wrote: »

heard one of the store owners in a shop under TKmax a few weeks ago say that it was Aldi that were opening there.

Mistaken. There are big Lidl opening soon signs up there.

ComeraghBlue

it'll be great for the city centre to have a Lidl. that tesco, paul street is a disgrace.

small, filthy and never enough checkouts open. No other options though in the city centre after 6pm. Lidl usually open until 9pm Mon-Sat

Gummybear2013

ComeraghBlue wrote: »

it'll be great for the city centre to have a Lidl. that tesco, paul street is a disgrace.

small, filthy and never enough checkouts open. No other options though in the city centre after 6pm. Lidl usually open until 9pm Mon-Sat

I cant wait for lidl to open up really excited i am, any idea when aldi be opening up that somewhere else in town beside euromedic place or something is it?

scuby

the beer revolu wrote: »

Mistaken. There are big Lidl opening soon signs up there.

fair enough....just SAID what I HEARD.... :rolleyes:

farmerjj

Gummybear2013 wrote: »

I cant wait for lidl to open up really excited i am, any idea when aldi be opening up that somewhere else in town beside euromedic place or something is it?

'Excited':D Your easy to please;)

Gummybear2013

farmerjj wrote: »

'Excited':D Your easy to please;)

Lol i know very easy to please haha suppose being a student and live in the town be great place me to shop save some money i am sick being ripped off in dunnes and tesco

the beer revolu

scuby wrote: »

fair enough....just SAID what I HEARD.... :rolleyes:

Fair enough.
Just let you know what you heard was incorrect.... :rolleyes:

Why are you shouting?

scuby

the beer revolu wrote: »

Fair enough.
Just let you know what you heard was incorrect.... :rolleyes:

Why are you shouting?

i'll be sure and tell the shop owner, next time i'm passing, that he was "mistaken" :rolleyes:

evilivor

From Cork News piece on Cornmarket opening.

"The Lidl supermarket will have a different layout from its 'typical' stores, with manned express tills for small basket shoppers."

Gummybear2013

Hey everyone i emailed lidl and asked when they opening up in town said 27th feb at 8am yey. I emailed aldi also seeing if there was a aldi coming city centre near the elysian building and waiting on reply from them

Pro Hoc Vice

Gummybear2013 wrote: »

Hey everyone i emailed lidl and asked when they opening up in town said 27th feb at 8am yey. I emailed aldi also seeing if there was a aldi coming city centre near the elysian building and waiting on reply from them

According to City Council website Aldi does not yet have planning permission, or more correctly O'Flynn construction does not have planning.

http://planning.corkcity.ie/InternetEnquiry/rpt_ViewApplicDetails.asp?validFileNum=1&app_num_file=1435896


"development comprising the amalgamation of retail units Retail 1A and Retail 2 (as permitted under planning register no. 04/28877 and modified by planning register no. 09/33951) to provide a single unit with a net retail area of 900m2 and the alteration and change of use of the amalgamated unit to provide a discount food store including the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises; alterations to the elevations including new/revised entrance doors; new signage; and trolley bays including those within the onsite car parking areas, on a site of 0.1727ha"


Received Date: 30/01/2014 Decision Due Date: 26/03/2014

Gummybear2013

infosys wrote: »

According to City Council website Aldi does not yet have planning permission, or more correctly O'Flynn construction does not have planning.

http://planning.corkcity.ie/InternetEnquiry/rpt_ViewApplicDetails.asp?validFileNum=1&app_num_file=1435896


"development comprising the amalgamation of retail units Retail 1A and Retail 2 (as permitted under planning register no. 04/28877 and modified by planning register no. 09/33951) to provide a single unit with a net retail area of 900m2 and the alteration and change of use of the amalgamated unit to provide a discount food store including the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises; alterations to the elevations including new/revised entrance doors; new signage; and trolley bays including those within the onsite car parking areas, on a site of 0.1727ha"


Received Date: 30/01/2014 Decision Due Date: 26/03/2014

Oh really i must heard wrong someone on this chat said that there will be a aldi coming town as well near elysian building. Lol no harm asking suppose least be lidl great store to

Pro Hoc Vice

Gummybear2013 wrote: »

Oh really i must heard wrong someone on this chat said that there will be a aldi coming town as well near elysian building. Lol no harm asking suppose least be lidl great store to

Yes there is an Aldi coming, to the Elysian they are in the middle of the planning process.

Gummybear2013

infosys wrote: »

Yes there is an Aldi coming, to the Elysian they are in the middle of the planning process.

Oh sorry i get you now took up wrong there. Will prob be a good while for them to come town so

evilivor

infosys wrote: »

Yes there is an Aldi coming, to the Elysian they are in the middle of the planning process.

Irish Examiner:

"While the €150m Elysian development has had retail planning from day one, the specifics of the Aldi store will need city planning approval, it is believed."

Pro Hoc Vice

evilivor wrote: »

Irish Examiner:

"While the €150m Elysian development has had retail planning from day one, the specifics of the Aldi store will need city planning approval, it is believed."

As is confirmed by the planning link above.

Pro Hoc Vice

evilivor wrote: »

Irish Examiner:

"While the €150m Elysian development has had retail planning from day one, the specifics of the Aldi store will need city planning approval, it is believed."

Decision is due March, all going well would see it open a few months after decision, its in reality just fitting out.

Gummybear2013

I got a reply back from someone works aldi about the store coming to town its not this year seems below is the email i got this morning.

Dear Ms Reynolds,





Thank you for taking the time to contact us via Facebook regarding our new stores that are opening in Co. Cork. Whilst I’m afraid I don’t know if these locations listed below are in relation to where you’ve heard a store will be opening, I can confirm these are the new stores that will be opening in Co. Cork in 2014.



Glasslinn Road Bandon - Opening 19/06/2014



Cinema Street Douglas - Opening 18/092014



Hazelwood Glamire - Opening 18/09/2014



Sleaveen East Macroom - 03/04/2014





I hope this is of some help to you and possible answers your query.





Yours Sincerely,





Elinor Ireland



Aldi Customer Service

Pro Hoc Vice

Gummybear2013 wrote: »

I got a reply back from someone works aldi about the store coming to town its not this year seems below is the email i got this morning.

Dear Ms Reynolds,





Thank you for taking the time to contact us via Facebook regarding our new stores that are opening in Co. Cork. Whilst I’m afraid I don’t know if these locations listed below are in relation to where you’ve heard a store will be opening, I can confirm these are the new stores that will be opening in Co. Cork in 2014.



Glasslinn Road Bandon - Opening 19/06/2014



Cinema Street Douglas - Opening 18/092014



Hazelwood Glamire - Opening 18/09/2014



Sleaveen East Macroom - 03/04/2014





I hope this is of some help to you and possible answers your query.





Yours Sincerely,





Elinor Ireland



Aldi Customer Service

How can they say when a store is opening, when they don't have planning permission for?

While it seems a deal is done I assume same is subject to planning, so they can not announce an opening date till (assuming they do get it) they are granted planning. Once they get that they can then set a date which could very well be next year.

Gummybear2013

infosys wrote: »

How can they say when a store is opening, when they don't have planning permission for?

While it seems a deal is done I assume same is subject to planning, so they can not announce an opening date till (assuming they do get it) they are granted planning. Once they get that they can then set a date which could very well be next year.

That true i thought i just ask anyway as i was confused all different people saying stuff lol no harm asking so might be next year mabey

leahyl

So Aldi is opening in Hazelwood...interesting...there's a lidl opening by riverstown cross I'm sure - good God, they're taking over the world!! :-P

Gummybear2013

leahyl wrote: »

So Aldi is opening in Hazelwood...interesting...there's a lidl opening by riverstown cross I'm sure - good God, they're taking over the world!! :-P

Lol i know really are taking over world haha but i love it great stores to. Where is riverstown cross in that in near city centre?

Janedoe10

Anyone visit lidl in cork city by TK Max I believe ?isnt it opening this week

honerbright

Janedoe10 wrote: »

Anyone visit lidl in cork city by TK Max I believe ?isnt it opening this week

I was in there Thursday, the have express checkouts. Such an obvious thing for a lidl to have.
Was bigger than I thought it would be as well, never occurred to me it was going downstairs :pac:

BanzaiBk

The new Lidl is great. The layout is similar to stores I've seen in Germany and Austria where you enter on one side of a horseshoe and pay/exit on the other.

Sam Mac

Was in there on opening day.

Bigger than I thought it would be. Nice layout but it was so busy I didn't buy anything!

Janedoe10

Worth a visit so to check it out . Any deals there considering it's a new shop n'all ?

vince

So is it differant to our other lidl stores