O'Callaghan's Garage

MissShihTzu

I noticed O'Callaghan's closed last Monday. Demolition work already seems to have started - it's only now it's being demolished, I notice just how poor the state of the building was. It's a wonder the building did not fall down about their ears!! None the less, it was still a sad sight in a funny sort of way.

But am wondering if the garage will be rebuilt or if the council have finally got the land to widen the Ballyhooley Road?

Does anyone know what's going on?

Gamb!t

MissShihTzu wrote: »

I noticed O'Callaghan's closed last Monday. Demolition work already seems to have started - it's only now it's being demolished, I notice just how poor the state of the building was. It's a wonder the building did not fall down about their ears!! None the less, it was still a sad sight in a funny sort of way.

But am wondering if the garage will be rebuilt or if the council have finally got the land to widen the Ballyhooley Road?

Does anyone know what's going on?

I heard it was sold and a new garage as well as a chipper will be built on that site.
Should be open in 6 months.

11214

I missed the fuel sale, 99 cent a litre.

ofcork

Top oil bought it will be doing food etc .

boardsuser1

This place is now reduced to ground level. Are they making it similar to applegreen next door?

Is it incorporating the old hogans car yard?

MissShihTzu

Cork Truck Driver wrote: »

This place is now reduced to ground level. Are they making it similar to applegreen next door?

Is it incorporating the old hogans car yard?

From what I heard, yes and yes. Can't see how that will work. Applegreen's is always banged out, and poor O'Callaghan's quickly lost custom. It went downhill real fast which was a real shame. A bit like when the Texaco was there.

I understand there's supposed to be a chippy going in. I can see the residents kicking up a stink over that. (Excuse the pun! :P)

boardsuser1

MissShihTzu wrote: »

From what I heard, yes and yes. Can't see how that will work. Applegreen's is always banged out, and poor O'Callaghan's quickly lost custom. It went downhill real fast which was a real shame. A bit like when the Texaco was there.

I understand there's supposed to be a chippy going in. I can see the residents kicking up a stink over that. (Excuse the pun! :P)

Big competition for Applegreen so, Will it turn into something like the Texaco in Fermoy with Supermacs as part of it?

Can't see how incorporating hogan's yard is going to work.

There's a kinda posh estate across from the site so as you say, they'll kick up stink :pac:

the beer revolu

Was O 'Callahan's the place that did coal, gas, car washes and tended the pumps?

boardsuser1

the beer revolu wrote: »

Was O 'Callahan's the place that did coal, gas, car washes and tended the pumps?

That's the one

the beer revolu

Cork Truck Driver wrote: »

That's the one

That was such a busy spot.
Does everything have to be shiny and new??

boardsuser1

the beer revolu wrote: »

That was such a busy spot.
Does everything have to be shiny and new??

They were forced into it after the Applegreen revamp I reckon.

At least the old place offered a bit of character.
They were making big business there, not just from the coal but also the building materials they sold as well as car batteries etc.

the beer revolu

Cork Truck Driver wrote: »

They were forced into it after the Applegreen revamp I reckon.

At least the old place offered a bit of character.
They were making big business there, not just from the coal but also the building materials they sold as well as car batteries etc.

I thought that their clientele were less fickle than that. Oooo shiny new filling station, I think I'll abandon my regular station of years that had great prices and service because it's not new!

boardsuser1

the beer revolu wrote: »

I thought that their clientele were less fickle than that. Oooo shiny new filling station, I think I'll abandon my regular station of years that had great prices and service because it's not new!

It's the way society appears to be going, the new Applegreen in Hollyhill is similar with Burger King and Subway now on that site.

Was O'Callaghan's closed down Afor redevelopment by them or did top oil buy it outright?

MissShihTzu

MissShihTzu wrote: »

From what I heard, yes and yes. Can't see how that will work. Applegreen's is always banged out, and poor O'Callaghan's quickly lost custom. It went downhill real fast which was a real shame. A bit like when the Texaco was there.

I understand there's supposed to be a chippy going in. I can see the residents kicking up a stink over that. (Excuse the pun! :P)

Cork Truck Driver wrote: »

It's the way society appears to be going, the new Applegreen in Hollyhill is similar with Burger King and Subway now on that site.

Was O'Callaghan's closed down Afor redevelopment by them or did top oil buy it outright?

Unfortunately, yes. It's the way of the world, I suppose. Suited me just fine, as I could nip in, buy petrol/fags/lottery tickets and nip out again. It was odd how the closure was handled. I used to go to O'Callaghan's practically every day and was in there just the Sunday before buying fags. So they girls in there knew me very well. Nothing was said.

I went to work the next day. Came back to find the gaff empty and the fencing up. Nobody knows for certain what's going on. I do know the council was after his land for years as they want to widen the Ballyhooley Road.

boardsuser1

MissShihTzu wrote: »

From what I heard, yes and yes. Can't see how that will work. Applegreen's is always banged out, and poor O'Callaghan's quickly lost custom. It went downhill real fast which was a real shame. A bit like when the Texaco was there.

I understand there's supposed to be a chippy going in. I can see the residents kicking up a stink over that. (Excuse the pun! :P)

MissShihTzu wrote: »

Unfortunately, yes. It's the way of the world, I suppose. Suited me just fine, as I could nip in, buy petrol/fags/lottery tickets and nip out again. It was odd how the closure was handled. I used to go to O'Callaghan's practically every day and was in there just the Sunday before buying fags. So they girls in there knew me very well. Nothing was said.

I went to work the next day. Came back to find the gaff empty and the fencing up. Nobody knows for certain what's going on. I do know the council was after his land for years as they want to widen the Ballyhooley Road.

From Keatings furniture right up to the traffic lights outside O'Callaghan's could be widened now if that's the case.

Just home from passing there, plenty of land to develop even if the road was widened. They could do with another lane turning left/going straight on though.

MissShihTzu

I think I know what's happening with O'Callaghan's now...

It is my understanding that a Burger King will be going in there. Surprised, as I saw nothing on the council website, and asking around seemed to yield no results. So I went the Route One method and asked my local councillor direct.

I thought if a restaurant was going in, then that's a change of use and planning permission would be needed. I suppose that's the name of the world now. Put in what you like, and worry about the legalities later!

boardsuser1

MissShihTzu wrote: »

I think I know what's happening with O'Callaghan's now...

It is my understanding that a Burger King will be going in there. Surprised, as I saw nothing on the council website, and asking around seemed to yield no results. So I went the Route One method and asked my local councillor direct.

I thought if a restaurant was going in, then that's a change of use and planning permission would be needed. I suppose that's the name of the world now. Put in what you like, and worry about the legalities later!

Burger King??????

With an Applegreen next door who have a Burger King contract?

Sound very odd.

Are they widening the road using some of the O'Callaghan's land also?

MissShihTzu

There isn't a BK in Applegreen's...

boardsuser1

MissShihTzu wrote: »

There isn't a BK in Applegreen's...

There is,Applegreen Hollyhill has a BK,the one in Ballyvolane was supposed to get one before they changed their mind about it.

MissShihTzu

Cork Truck Driver wrote: »

There is,Applegreen Hollyhill has a BK,the one in Ballyvolane was supposed to get one before they changed their mind about it.

The Applegreen's in Ballyvolane is clearly the one I was referring to. Not Hollyhill. It doesn't matter that Applegreen's changed their minds. There isn't one in there!

boardsuser1

MissShihTzu wrote: »

The Applegreen's in Ballyvolane is clearly the one I was referring to. Not Hollyhill. It doesn't matter that Applegreen's changed their minds. There isn't one in there!

Where are you saying the BK is going, O'Callaghan's site or Applegreen Ballyvolane?

MissShihTzu

MissShihTzu wrote: »

I think I know what's happening with O'Callaghan's now...

It is my understanding that a Burger King will be going in there.

I have bolded the parts in question.

Cork789

It's a spar & Supemacs Drive thru going into the O'Callaghan site.

Tom44

Cork Truck Driver wrote: »

From Keatings furniture right up to the traffic lights outside O'Callaghan's could be widened now if that's the case.

Just home from passing there, plenty of land to develop even if the road was widened. They could do with another lane turning left/going straight on though.

They'd need a few bucket's of land fill :eek:
From Keatings its a deep valley just inside the ditch, till you get to the old concrete blocks yard.

boardsuser1

Tom44 wrote: »

They'd need a few bucket's of land fill :eek:
From Keatings its a deep valley just inside the ditch, till you get to the old concrete blocks yard.

I had a look down from keatings the other day, it’s a steep drop down the other side.

I can’t make out from construction work if they are using some of the land to make another lane of traffic.

Hogans yard is still kind of there.

It looks like the foundation for the forecourt is set and in a similar position to the older one.

Tom44

Cork Truck Driver wrote: »

I had a look down from keatings the other day, it’s a steep drop down the other side.

I can’t make out from construction work if they are using some of the land to make another lane of traffic.

Hogans yard is still kind of there.

It looks like the foundation for the forecourt is set and in a similar position to the older one.

And the €5 car wash sign is still up, I must drive in and ask for one.

If not, I'll do them for false advertising. :cool:

boardsuser1

Tom44 wrote: »

And the €5 car wash sign is still up, I must drive in and ask for one.

If not, I'll do them for false advertising. :cool:

Where is the sign?

I drove by yesterday and forgot to look.

Rave.ef

I was getting my hopes up there will be room for truck parking too. There's no where to pull in without blocking up the whole place to get a cup or a bite to eat and it would clean up with all the heavy traffic that travels that road

boardsuser1

Rave.ef wrote: »

I was getting my hopes up there will be room for truck parking too. There's no where to pull in without blocking up the whole place to get a cup or a bite to eat and it would clean up with all the heavy traffic that travels that road

The most we could probably hope for is the tractor unit.

Rave.ef

Cork Truck Driver wrote: »

Rave.ef wrote: »

I was getting my hopes up there will be room for truck parking too. There's no where to pull in without blocking up the whole place to get a cup or a bite to eat and it would clean up with all the heavy traffic that travels that road

The most we could probably hope for is the tractor unit.

Yeah it's a shame tho. Even a few spots like Garvys centra in dungarvin would be ideal.

boardsuser1

Rave.ef wrote: »

Yeah it's a shame tho. Even a few spots like Garvys centra in dungarvin would be ideal.

Garvey’s is a grand spot.

Did you ever go to Applegreen in Lemybrien?

I found it a bit small for trucks.

Rave.ef

Cork Truck Driver wrote: »

Rave.ef wrote: »

Yeah it's a shame tho. Even a few spots like Garvys centra in dungarvin would be ideal.

Garvey’s is a grand spot.

Did you ever go to Applegreen in Lemybrien?

I found it a bit small for trucks.

I often stop dar on my way back but u can get cot out easily because u can't see if there's any room until ur in there coming from Waterford. Good spot for grub tho

boardsuser1

Rave.ef wrote: »

I often stop dar on my way back but u can get cot out easily because u can't see if there's any room until ur in there coming from Waterford. Good spot for grub tho

Yeah coming in from Kilmacthomas you're effectively on the 'blind side'

I was only there once,it wasn't open very long.

Definitely go in again if i'm down that way with the rig!

Rave.ef

Cork Truck Driver wrote: »

Rave.ef wrote: »

I often stop dar on my way back but u can get cot out easily because u can't see if there's any room until ur in there coming from Waterford. Good spot for grub tho

Yeah coming in from Kilmacthomas you're effectively on the 'blind side'

I was only there once,it wasn't open very long.

Definitely go in again if i'm down that way with the rig!

it's a pity we've to be praising Waterford fule stations on a cork city thread.
I suppose they on the cork road tho.

a25c

Construction work on road to start next week..

boardsuser1

a25c wrote: »

Construction work on road to start next week..

An extra lane where the former forecourt and car dealership was?

a25c

Cork Truck Driver wrote: »

An extra lane where the former forecourt and car dealership was?

Can’t confirm that yet....I can confirm new footpath and railings from Keatings down to garage and a halfing of the footpath width on the other side(where the existing footpath is wide enough) along with two new water mains that will pass through the crossroads towards Dunnes...

boardsuser1

a25c wrote: »

Can’t confirm that yet....I can confirm new footpath and railings from Keatings down to garage and a halfing of the footpath width on the other side(where the existing footpath is wide enough) along with two new water mains that will pass through the crossroads towards Dunnes...

From the garage back to keatings will be an interesting challenge.

Tom44

Could end up as a tourists attraction.

boardsuser1

Tom44 wrote: »

Could end up as a tourists attraction.

:pac:

a25c

Machines on site tomorrow,preparing compound next door to Lidl...

boardsuser1

a25c wrote: »

Machines on site tomorrow,preparing compound next door to Lidl...

Next to Lidl?

a25c

Cork Truck Driver wrote: »

Next to Lidl?

Old yard to the left of Lidl,I think Loftus or Transport services where in there years ago...It’s all overgrown now.

boardsuser1

a25c wrote: »

Old yard to the left of Lidl,I think Loftus or Transport services where in there years ago...It’s all overgrown now.

Yeah I know it well, what are they doing in there?

a25c

Cork Truck Driver wrote: »

Yeah I know it well, what are they doing in there?

Compound..To store materials,site office ,canteen..etc etc..

boardsuser1

a25c wrote: »

Compound..To store materials,site office ,canteen..etc etc..

For the O'Callaghan's site?

a25c

Cork Truck Driver wrote: »

For the O'Callaghan's site?

No...they are two separate jobs.

boardsuser1

a25c wrote: »

No...they are two separate jobs.

Are they extending Lidl then?

Any movement on making the extra lane on the Ballyhooly road?

ofcork

Cones all along the road from keatings to the garage and an excavator inside the gate thought there was a big slope down there?

boardsuser1

ofcork wrote: »

Cones all along the road from keatings to the garage and an excavator inside the gate thought there was a big slope down there?

Drove by on Thursday and seen exactly that.

There’s a fierce drop down there.

I’ll watch with interest how it plays out.

Tom44

Cork Truck Driver wrote: »

Drove by on Thursday and seen exactly that.

There’s a fierce drop down there.

I’ll watch with interest how it plays out.

Their doing a bit of digging now, but looking like a recipe for subsidence long term.
Barely any room for the JCB operating parallel to the road, but we'll see.
But they know more than poor me on what their planning.