Roscommon has it all!

Addle

A new ladies fashion shop opened in town yesterday with a lovely selection at reasonable prices.
Roscommon town has it all and main street is coming alive again.
It's great!

cena

Addle wrote: »

A new ladies fashion shop opened in town yesterday with a lovely selection at reasonable prices.
Roscommon town has it all and main street is coming alive again.
It's great!

It doesn't have a cinema anymore. It was so handy than driving to athlone

Addle

Ya, it's a pity, but Athlone isn't a million miles away.
I live in a city and it can take me as long to get to the cinema from where I live sometimes.

I was home this weekend.
Coming into town from the Athlone side, huge crane in view!

Had friends with me who'd never been in Roscommon town before.
They were so impressed with everything. And I was very proud!

We did our bit for the economy in the shops yesterday, lunch out, walk around the park. We were out last night, U21 success being celebrated, parade today and another lovely meal out.

The fab weather helped of course.

cena

A good shopping center would be nice. I know athlone cinema is not far away but Roscommon is a 15 minutes drive to 30mins drive

Addle

There are decent ladieswear, menswear, shoe and accessory shops in town. You wouldn't be stuck having to do all your shopping in Roscommon. And then it's nice to go elsewhere for shopping trips!

beggars_bush

Free parking too

Red Kev

cena wrote: »

A good shopping center would be nice. I know athlone cinema is not far away but Roscommon is a 15 minutes drive to 30mins drive

It would rip the heart out of the town centre, happens everywhere. Best to develop sustainably what is already there.

westmidlands

I live in North East Galway, about 25 minutes from Roscommon, always go to Roscommon over Galway, apart from the fact its nearer you don't have all the traffic and parking hassle. Have to say it's a really nice town, always get everything I need there, love it.

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater

Whatever happened to the cinema lads??

peterk675

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote: »

Whatever happened to the cinema lads??

Money owed. nuff said

Addle

peterk675 wrote: »

Money owed. nuff said

The second coming was short lived and bizarre.

Santa Cruz

Golf course, race course, hotels, rail link to Dublin, Galway etc. Handy enough run to Knock Airport, Access to motorway network, not overpopulated, good standard housing, access to third level in Athlone, Galway. Up and coming football team. There's a lot in Roscommon if you could get the right team of people to promote it. Good future then

Addle

Santa Cruz wrote: »

There's a lot in Roscommon if you could get the right team of people to promote it. Good future then

Remind the canvassers doing the rounds of that.

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater

peterk675 wrote: »

Money owed. nuff said

Was it doing good business while open? The people of Ros town and surrounding areas had been crowing about a cinema for donkey's years, would be surprised if it wasn't making money.

nice_guy80

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote: »

Was it doing good business while open? The people of Ros town and surrounding areas had been crowing about a cinema for donkey's years, would be surprised if it wasn't making money.

the people who opened the cinema didn't pay their bills.

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater

nice_guy80 wrote: »

the people who opened the cinema didn't pay their bills.

Wonder was it a case of wouldn't or couldn't?

Santa Cruz

Addle wrote: »

Remind the canvassers doing the rounds of that.

I know what you are saying but if you are going to depend on politicians you are lost. Better to get a few good community and business minded people to get the town going. The local furniture shop staff that were on the Nora Casey show lately modernising the furniture store (McNallys??) showed great initiative

rustyzip

Is there some sort of old house done up off the Athlone ROad?

'Carrowroe Park' - this one - http://www.roscommonpeople.ie/itemdetail.asp?itemID=10544&menu=d10544

I heard they would be opened like Castlecoote?

Addle

rustyzip wrote: »

Is there some sort of old house done up off the Athlone ROad?

'Carrowroe Park' - this one - http://www.roscommonpeople.ie/itemdetail.asp?itemID=10544&menu=d10544

I heard they would be opened like Castlecoote?

Only open as part of the lamb festival afaik.

http://www.roscommonlambfestival.com/

rustyzip

And is there a new restaurant called Rogue & co on Main Street or am I seeing things on FB?!

Addle

rustyzip wrote: »

And is there a new restaurant called Rogue & co on Main Street or am I seeing things on FB?!

I was in it at the weekend, it's lovely.
Talk of another restaurant opening on the circular road too.

nice_guy80

new council building going up.
Wards building new store across from Caseys.

the town is flying!

rustyzip

what's wards?

nice_guy80

rustyzip wrote: »

what's wards?

Builders supplies, DIY etc

peterk675

nice_guy80 wrote: »

new council building going up.
Wards building new store across from Caseys.

the town is flying!

Was wondering what that was :P

readytosnap

The town is grand. We just need the majority of people who drive around the "ring" road to learn what lane they should be in when approaching and exiting all the roundabouts, fair play to the council, they did in fact paint big arrows on some of the lanes but they are constantly ignored. The roads ( rural) around the town are in a terrible state, filled every few months, usually the day before or after a massive downpour.
There is also a lot of empty shops & offices around the town, but yet more offices are being built. the cinema was a big let down, it's a shame it closed.
I seem to remember there was going to be regular concerts in the Hyde but that didn't happen due to some sort of safety report (?) or certificate(?). That would of been a great boost to the local economy so long as it wasn't just catered to the older community, ( country music s*ite ) there are other kinds of music.
Better use should of been made of existing properties instead of throwing money into new builds, there is a massive block of offices never used, and probably half as many empty as occupied shops.
The town could be great but at the moment it still leaves a lot to be desired.
The free parking is a must, if you had to pay in Tescos or the like then people wouldn't go there.

Addle

New shoe shop looking for staff and an improved donnelans ladies wear re-opened today.
All positive!

nice_guy80

We even have TDs who can fight their corner

Addle

Between 3 of us at home, we bought 26 gifts in town today, as well as rig outs for ourselves.
Parked in new carpark, for free.
Lunched in Rogue & Co.
So impressed.
A really enjoyable few hours.

hkjohn

A lovely, friendly place. Moved back here three years ago from Hong Kong and have never regretted doing so for a minute

readytosnap

Never heard anyone speaking Irish in Roscommon, outside of School, (probably most counties I guess), in fairness most of the locals can just about manage English. More likely to hear Portuguese, Chinese, Urdu, Hindi, Romanian, Polish and god knows what else, Roscommon town is a dump, plain and simple. the reason there is so many places to park and it is free is because no fecker wants to go near the place. Don't know why people defending the place, they have a big stadium for the GAA but they can't use it if it rains, how embarrassing is that?,
Hospital is only good for minor injuries, The ambulance service cannot find your house. the town is full of cafes, chemists, bookies and several charity shops, that is the picture of a dead town, look at any dead town anywhere they are all the same.

nuac

readytosnap wrote: »

Never heard anyone speaking Irish in Roscommon, outside of School, (probably most counties I guess), in fairness most of the locals can just about manage English. More likely to hear Portuguese, Chinese, Urdu, Hindi, Romanian, Polish and god knows what else, Roscommon town is a dump, plain and simple. the reason there is so many places to park and it is free is because no fecker wants to go near the place. Don't know why people defending the place, they have a big stadium for the GAA but they can't use it if it rains, how embarrassing is that?,
Hospital is only good for minor injuries, The ambulance service cannot find your house. the town is full of cafes, chemists, bookies and several charity shops, that is the picture of a dead town, look at any dead town anywhere they are all the same.

Sorry to read such a negative post.

For its size and position Roscommon is not doing too badly

It is hard for any small town to counteract the draw of larger centres such as Galway, Athone etc.

nice_guy80

readytosnap wrote: »

Never heard anyone speaking Irish in Roscommon, outside of School, (probably most counties I guess), in fairness most of the locals can just about manage English. More likely to hear Portuguese, Chinese, Urdu, Hindi, Romanian, Polish and god knows what else, Roscommon town is a dump, plain and simple. the reason there is so many places to park and it is free is because no fecker wants to go near the place. Don't know why people defending the place, they have a big stadium for the GAA but they can't use it if it rains, how embarrassing is that?,
Hospital is only good for minor injuries, The ambulance service cannot find your house. the town is full of cafes, chemists, bookies and several charity shops, that is the picture of a dead town, look at any dead town anywhere they are all the same.

Here, have some lemons to go with your bitterness.

I was going to reply to some of your points above, but why bother feeding a troll

readytosnap

nuac wrote: »

Sorry to read such a negative post.

yeah, me too.

nice_guy80 wrote: »

Here, have some lemons to go with your bitterness.

I was going to reply to some of your points above, but why bother feeding a troll

I'm not bitter about anything, just pointing out some facts. Fail to see how that makes me a troll.

nice_guy80

readytosnap wrote: »

yeah, me too.



I'm not bitter about anything, just pointing out some facts. Fail to see how that makes me a troll.

A lot of people go to Roscommon to shop or grub because parking is free
Just ask anyone in Longford direction

readytosnap

nice_guy80 wrote: »

A lot of people go to Roscommon to shop or grub because parking is free
Just ask anyone in Longford direction

Without a doubt, the free parking attracts people in from surrounding counties. Without that (free parking) I would say even more places would close.

L.Jenkins

Roscommon is a nice town with some decent shops, but more could be done in terms of attracting Business. I was in the Civic Centre earlier this year and it's a lovely building, especially with the old Steam Locomotive in the lobby. Now if money like that could be pumped back into the town, it would be great.

With respect to speaking Irish in the town, why not set up a social group for people of all levels to speak or learn to speak the language?

Addle

3rd tidiest town in the country.
Congratulations to the tidy towns committee for reaching the final.

Another excellent Christmas break in Roscommon.
All my shopping bought between 3 winderful shops.
Great nights out with lovely food in busy restaurants and drinks with friends in ambient pubs.

I know it doesn't compare to the rest of the year, but it still really is a great spot.

L.Jenkins

Yeah it's a grand auld spot alright. A bit of tidying up and some road resurfacing here and there, but other than that, I like Roscommon. Don't drink, but if I did, it wouldn't be to the nightclubs and the likes, given I'm 32 and all.

Addle

I haven't seen it, but I heard the nite club was recently renovated and is a decent spot.

yabadabado

L.Jenkins wrote: »

Yeah it's a grand auld spot alright. A bit of tidying up and some road resurfacing here and there, but other than that, I like Roscommon. Don't drink, but if I did, it wouldn't be to the nightclubs and the likes, given I'm 32 and all.

Majority of the roads around the town are scheduled to be resurfaced this year iirc. They haven't been done so far because of other works with sewerage. Was told when that was completed then roads would be done to avoid possible digging up of new surfaces.

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My road got resurfaced recently tis grand job done lads.
I just wish they would do something with the sun blind factory on the racecourse road.

L.Jenkins

There's probably a few spots and sites around Roscommon, just like Athlone, that could be tidied up and or knocked.

yabadabado

L.Jenkins wrote: »

There's probably a few spots and sites around Roscommon, just like Athlone, that could be tidied up and or knocked.

There is but then again every town in Ireland has that.

...__...

very true in every place

that factory has a lot of potential for any expanding business but if the re was a little investment someone might go in maybe in an ida grant etc say a small company that can prove the numbers and need to expand to survive get a 3 year lease at a reduced rent and then move on.

jobs and economy for small investment but sure what would I know about business lol!!

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater

Did Sports Direct open a new store in Roscommon?

nice_guy80

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote: »

Did Sports Direct open a new store in Roscommon?

heatons

thegreatgonzo

Is there a bookshop in Roscommon?

morphman

thegreatgonzo wrote:

Is there a bookshop in Roscommon?

Newsround on the square

Addle

thegreatgonzo wrote: »

Is there a bookshop in Roscommon?

Lots of second hand books around in the charity shops.
Newsround will order anything they don't have in stock.
The library is a great service too.

Alpha_zero

All it lacks is progressive thinking, have the ignominy of being the only town to vote no to same sex marriage.