Paul Street Tesco

the beer revolu

I heard on pretty good authority that Tesco, Paul Street is set to close.

While it's a pretty rubbish Tesco, I do think it would be a loss to the city centre. Also, I can't see any of the other businesses in there surviving without Tesco or a replacement tenant.

I'm not much of a fan of Tesco but I think this is a setback for the city centre, just as things seemed to be getting better.

run_Forrest_run

it's a kip of a place, the entire premises. Close it up, re-develop it and call it progress.

beer enigma

the beer revolu wrote: »

I heard on pretty good authority that Tesco, Paul Street is set to close.

While it's a pretty rubbish Tesco, I do think it would be a loss to the city centre. Also, I can't see any of the other businesses in there surviving without Tesco or a replacement tenant.

I'm not much of a fan of Tesco but I think this is a setback for the city centre, just as things seemed to be getting better.

Not doubting your source, but I'd be very surprised - always seems fairly busy in there although I did hear that Lidl had hurt Paul Street when they opened.

Oafley Jones

the beer revolu wrote: »

I heard on pretty good authority that Tesco, Paul Street is set to close.

While it's a pretty rubbish Tesco, I do think it would be a loss to the city centre. Also, I can't see any of the other businesses in there surviving without Tesco or a replacement tenant.

I'm not much of a fan of Tesco but I think this is a setback for the city centre, just as things seemed to be getting better.

We'd have done most of our shopping in there when we lived in town. That was over three years ago now. I can imagine our spend in Tesco being a fraction of what it was, had we access to a local Lidl. Having said that it always seems busy when I pass.

I agree on the "feel" of the store. It's a bit grim - although it's positively Harrods like compared to the former Dunnes North Main St. It's just that it always struck me as if it was half way through a redevelopment. It just looks unfinished.

TrustedApple

Do not see it closing down at all.

That store is always so so busy i have never seen it quite.

Also Tesco would not give up a prime city centre supermarket .

They keep Polebary open in waterford city so another supermarket will not take it as a prime city centre location for a super market people will trow them selfs at it .

As Dunnes in north main will have been rented if it wasn't for Dunnes owning the place and not wonting anyone in there

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Very hard to imagine it will actually close. Maybe a redevelopment? It definitely needs it.

Lia_lia

I can't imagine it closing. It's always very busy. They could do with doing it up though. Bit of a kip alright!

I liked the Dunnes on North Main Street! Mainly because it was so quiet so I was able to do my shopping quicker

Zico !

I have a friend managing in there this is rubbish

the beer revolu

Zico ! wrote: »

I have a friend managing in there this is rubbish

Despite the obnoxious post, I hope you are right but I don't believe so.

j8wk2feszrnpao

the beer revolu wrote: »

Despite the obnoxious post, I hope you are right but I don't believe so.

What is obnoxious about the post? If you are incorrect, then the poster is right.

goochy

Dunnes don't own north main street

the beer revolu

What is obnoxious about the post? If you are incorrect, then the poster is right.

Just saying someone else's post is rubbish is rude and unnecessary.
They could have stated that they don't believe it to be true in any number of ways but, imo, how they said it was obnoxious. And if they turn out to be wrong, well then it's obnoxious and wrong!

What's it to you, anyway?

j8wk2feszrnpao

the beer revolu wrote: »

Just saying someone else's post is rubbish is rude and unnecessary.

They didn't just say it was rubbish. They stated they have someone managing there and the rumor of it closing was rubbish.
If you are proving incorrect information, then that is totally unnecessary. Getting called out on it, and then calling someone obnoxious is being rude.

the beer revolu wrote: »

What's it to you, anyway?

This is a public forum I believe. Take it offline if you have a problem with people adding to the thread.

Miaireland

As others said I cannot see Tesco leaving a City Centre place with parking access. The store itself could do with a refit.

boardsuser1

goochy wrote: »

Dunnes don't own north main street

They own the unit in which they occupied on North Main Street, i was in there earlier this week and there were workers in there, all that is left of that 'shopping centre' is day break and the chemist, which can both operate independently of that kip.

As for Tesco, i'm an ex Tesco employee, i still keep in touch, this is news to them.

kcb

the beer revolu wrote: »

Just saying someone else's post is rubbish is rude and unnecessary.
They could have stated that they don't believe it to be true in any number of ways but, imo, how they said it was obnoxious. And if they turn out to be wrong, well then it's obnoxious and wrong!

What's it to you, anyway?

Mother. Of. Sweet. Jesus.

Ludo

Give it up beer revolu... Asking people to have manners and common decency on the Internet is a fools errand.

the beer revolu

Ludo wrote: »

Give it up beer revolu... Asking people to have manners and common decency on the Internet is a fools errand.

You're right.
May as well go on the langer's forum.

goochy

I thought north main street was bought a couple of years ago by dublin company ? Maybe if Tesco moved there and offered free customer parking

Curb Your Enthusiasm

goochy wrote: »

I thought north main street was bought a couple of years ago by dublin company ? Maybe if Tesco moved there and offered free customer parking

Any retailer moving into that unit in its current state would need their head checked. Horrible, horrible kip of a "shopping centre".

beer enigma

By chance I was in Paul st Tesco today and it was madly busy....id be very surprised I'd they'd close it

nerwen

I certainly hope they don't. Living in the center with no car it's limited what's practical and I'm not as convinced by the great Lidl as many others seem to be. Good instore bakery though!

beer enigma

nerwen wrote: »

I certainly hope they don't. Living in the center with no car it's limited what's practical and I'm not as convinced by the great Lidl as many others seem to be. Good instore bakery though!

I was in Lidl today as well, airport style fabric barriers but only three staff on....huge queues does nothing for me either

lukin

beer enigma wrote: »

By chance I was in Paul st Tesco today and it was madly busy....id be very surprised I'd they'd close it

Yeah it's always packed whenever I go in there.

the beer revolu

I think the issue is that they're not getting the full trolley shoppers. It's busy but it's all small spends.
As I've said, I hope I'm wrong but the source seems pretty reliable.
Bad form if it is true and essentially public knowledge while the staff are oblivious.

boardsuser1

the beer revolu wrote: »

I think the issue is that they're not getting the full trolley shoppers. It's busy but it's all small spends.
As I've said, I hope I'm wrong but the source seems pretty reliable.
Bad form if it is true and essentially public knowledge while the staff are oblivious.

Hit the nail on the head there i reckon, now i think of it, i can't remember the last time i seen someone with a full trolley of shopping in there.

Lots of small baskets yes.

TrustedApple

KC161 wrote: »

Hit the nail on the head there i reckon, now i think of it, i can't remember the last time i seen someone with a full trolley of shopping in there.

Lots of small baskets yes.

Can say the very same thing about Lidl in Town all small baskets .

There is money in that as well so don't worry .

I don't see the need to do a fully trolly shop at all in this day and age when you have super markets every wear I get what ever i need and go back in like 2 days and repeat you always have fresh food and notting sitting around.

boardsuser1

TrustedApple wrote: »

Can say the very same thing about Lidl in Town all small baskets .

There is money in that as well so don't worry .

I don't see the need to do a fully trolly shop at all in this day and age when you have super markets every wear I get what ever i need and go back in like 2 days and repeat you always have fresh food and notting sitting around.

Can't say i frequent Lidl in Cornmarket street.

Twice ever i was i there and both work related occasions.

TrustedApple

KC161 wrote: »

Can't say i frequent Lidl in Cornmarket street.

Twice ever i was i there and both work related occasions.

I used to live about 2 secs away from Lidl there and i never seen people with a trolly in there always with baskets just like Tesco in Paul St. As really where are you going to park the car for Lidl in Corn market St if you are getting a Trolly ?.

the beer revolu

I suspect that the business model for that Lidl allows for the small basket shopper. The overheads and staffing levels are probably way, way lower than in Tesco. It's a much smaller footprint too.

boardsuser1

Lads, a quick one for ye, not too far away from Tesco/Lidl.

Can someone explain why they put a concrete island in the middle of the road heading from Batchelors Quay to Grenville place?

You now need to swing left and go around by the Mercy to get to Pat McDonnell paints.

ofcork

I assume its all to do with this city centre movement strategy.

boardsuser1

ofcork wrote: »

I assume its all to do with this city centre movement strategy.

More wider footpaths/Narrow roads?

Also heard that Grenville place (Around the mercy) is to be turned into a plaza.

ofcork

I believe so and castle street traffic will be reversed which looks strange to me.

boardsuser1

ofcork wrote: »

I believe so and castle street traffic will be reversed which looks strange to me.

Seen it being lined on Friday for the traffic reversal, the last time something looked that weird was when two way traffic was introduced at the Patrick's bridge end of merchants quay in 2001.

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KC161 wrote: »

Seen it being lined on Friday for the traffic reversal, the last time something looked that weird was when two way traffic was introduced at the Patrick's bridge end of merchants quay in 2001.

Yeah, Grenville place is going one way so the traffic island is replacing a ghost island that was there already. Changes the Grenville Place should improve pedestrian, ambulance access around the Mercy. Castle Street has now switched direction also.
Back on topic, I would eat my hat ofTesco Paul St. closed. It might not be the most glamorous supermarket around but it is very busy with just the type of shopper tesco want (basket a day, dinner and a bpttle of wine, etc). I can see the whole centre being redeveloped at some point but closing, no.

zetalambda

the beer revolu wrote: »

I heard on pretty good authority that Tesco, Paul Street is set to close.

While it's a pretty rubbish Tesco, I do think it would be a loss to the city centre. Also, I can't see any of the other businesses in there surviving without Tesco or a replacement tenant.

I'm not much of a fan of Tesco but I think this is a setback for the city centre, just as things seemed to be getting better.

I heard U2 are gonna play "where the streets have no name" live from the top level of the carpark to mark it's 30th year anniversary.

opus

June Silly Marshmallow wrote: »

Yeah, Grenville place is going one way so the traffic island is replacing a ghost island that was there already. Changes the Grenville Place should improve pedestrian, ambulance access around the Mercy. Castle Street has now switched direction also.

Came across these maps on the council site:

mikeecho

zetalambda wrote: »

I heard U2 are gonna play "where the streets have no name" live from the top level of the carpark to mark it's 30th year anniversary.

I've heard that Michael Jackson is going to have a comeback tour, and that it'll the first gig will be at pair ui choimh., support acts will include the original 5 beetles, Kirk cobain, Janis joplin, dennis wilson and Karen carpenter.

Be there... or be dead in a square box

magentis

mikeecho wrote: »

I've heard that Michael Jackson is going to have a comeback tour, and that it'll the first gig will be at pair ui choimh., support acts will include the original 5 beetles, Kirk cobain, Janis joplin, dennis wilson and Karen carpenter.

Be there... or be dead in a square box

Oh I might go to that.Where is this "pair ui choimh" that you speak of?

the beer revolu

magentis wrote: »

Oh I might go to that.Where is this "pair ui choimh" that you speak of?

I'm also curious as to who The Beetles and Kirk Cobain are.

BrianJD

This kerb is a right pain in the butt. Not only has traffic coming down Grattan St lost the right of way, anybody trying to get in the right hand lane has to go from the left lane which I think slows down traffic unnecessarily.

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D'Agger

the beer revolu wrote: »

I'm also curious as to who The Beetles and Kirk Cobain are.

Captain Kirk Cobain man, wise up would'ya

magentis

the beer revolu wrote: »

I'm also curious as to who The Beetles and Kirk Cobain are.

Oh I love that beetles song "dingleberry fields forever".

magentis

D'Agger wrote: »

Captain Kirk Cobain man, wise up would'ya

Starrr trekkin across the universe.

ofcork

You would think they would adjust the lights at washington st/grand parade junction now 5 times they changed today trying to get onto grand parade.

Jimmy Bottles

That one way street setup is a terrible change.

If you are parked at the Mercy you can no longer access Little Hannover Street to access the Western Road. Instead you have to an already clogged Grattan Street.

opus

I head along there after work most evenings (luckily either on my bike or running), the traffic tailback along Grenville Place definitely seems a lot worse than before. Strange as traffic going that way now has right of way over anything coming up Grattan St?

boardsuser1

opus wrote: »

I head along there after work most evenings (luckily either on my bike or running), the traffic tailback along Grenville Place definitely seems a lot worse than before. Strange as traffic going that way now has right of way over anything coming up Grattan St?

This is the bit i find weird, the changes are still out of place to me also.

Is this all part of making a plaza at Grenville place?

sporina

well its obviously not closing, as they have done a revamp = which I hate by the way.. its like one big open fridge - half of the store anyway - and the isles do not flow well imo.. will take me a while to get use to it

TrustedApple

sporina wrote: »

well its obviously not closing, as they have done a revamp = which I hate by the way.. its like one big open fridge - half of the store anyway - and the isles do not flow well imo.. will take me a while to get use to it

I was the same when I was in there today going what's after going on here !!!!!.

I was all confused as they moved everything ha