Shops/Businesses opening/closing

JCX BXC

Luella Mammoth Woodpecker wrote: »

Surely they would sell at least that a day? 134 people is nothing in a busy city location?

That's to cover the rent, then there's wages and a whole other assortment of charges that have to be dealt with.

Chopped never seemed particularly busy, at least not to me.

Geuze

extra gravy wrote: »

If it's that much to rent a kiosk, how much would would one of the retail units cost? Crazy.

Retail rents in Galway are higher than Edinburgh, Manchester or Birmingham.

gammygils

Not to mention Council rates which is nothing short of exorbitant for this area.
This is what is killing business and driving up retail prices imo

FoodLover2020

eyresquare wrote: »

Shake Dog opening soon on Prospect Hill, across from the council. The spot has been empty a good few years . The last thing that was there was a Londis nearly 10 years ago I think.

50% OFF not sure how long for

pure.conya

FoodLover2020 wrote: »

50% OFF not sure how long for

probably until it closes in 2/3 months time

Mrs OBumble

gammygils wrote: »

Not to mention Council rates which is nothing short of exorbitant for this area.
This is what is killing business and driving up retail prices imo

Which services do you think the council should not provide, in order to lower rates?

Gadgetman496

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

Which services do you think the council should not provide, in order to lower rates?

I'd be more inclined to ask, are the services they do provide value for money?

biko

This thread is about local businesses opening or closing.
That's all.

Storm 10

Is the Fisherman Restaurant in Salthill closed, I passed yesterday and looks to be empty of furniture etc.

ronnie3585

Storm 10 wrote: »

Is the Fisherman Restaurant in Salthill closed, I passed yesterday and looks to be empty of furniture etc.

The Fisherman closed probably over a year ago. It was replaced by the Full Duck Salthill, which now appears to be closed too.

Cheshire Cat

ronnie3585 wrote: »

The Fisherman closed probably over a year ago. It was replaced by the Full Duck Salthill, which now appears to be closed too.

It's for sale: https://touch.daft.ie/commercial-property-for-sale/the-promenade-salthill-co-galway/1468229

They picked a bad day for taking photos, looks like the end of the world out the window.

Storm 10

Cheshire Cat wrote: »

It's for sale: https://touch.daft.ie/commercial-property-for-sale/the-promenade-salthill-co-galway/1468229

Would have done no harm to clean the kitchen floor as well

Psychlops

pjohnson wrote: »

It makes you wonder how some of the shops in there are lasting at all.

Treasure Chest springs to mind, was in there in December & the prices on clothing nearly outdid Brown Thomas!

Mrs OBumble

Cara Pharmacy in Edward Square have a sign up saying they're closing on 31 January.

pjohnson

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

Cara Pharmacy in Edward Square have a sign up saying they're closing on 31 January.

That the the old HMV shop?

beardybrewer

Subway Westside permanently closed since Nov.

ben.schlomo

pjohnson wrote: »

That the the old HMV shop?

Yep. Staff were given notice last weekend.

JohnCleary

ben.schlomo wrote: »

Yep. Staff were given notice last weekend.

Dragons Den my hole

GerardKeating

beardybrewer wrote: »

Subway Westside permanently closed since Nov.

Is that the one beside Dominos, thought i saw it open over the christmas.

Seperatly, there were lights on inside the old Happy Days newsagent in Galways Shopping centre this evening, and someone going in and out. Not sure if this means anything.

Mrs OBumble

JohnCleary wrote: »

Dragons Den my hole

It leaves an interesting low prescription cost gap in town , with O'Beirnes having moved to Salthill.

Anyone know who the next best value one is?

_Whimsical_

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

It leaves an interesting low prescription cost gap in town , with O'Beirnes having moved to Salthill.

Anyone know who the next best value one is?

I heard that the one near Aldi Westside is good but I haven't tried it.
You can ask a taxi to pick up a prescription in O'Beirnes, ads 7 euro or so but still is worth it if you're making a big saving on the drugs and dont have a car.

beardybrewer

beardybrewer wrote: »

Subway Westside permanently closed since Nov.

I drive by that way sometimes at lunch and normally go to subway when I do. I called there twice recently to find it closed. Second time there was signs up saying closed for renovations? Is it definitely permanently closed? That part of town is really lacking places to get lunch as it is without subway closing down.

Storm 10

Luella Mammoth Woodpecker wrote: »

I drive by that way sometimes at lunch and normally go to subway when I do. I called there twice recently to find it closed. Second time there was signs up saying closed for renovations? Is it definitely permanently closed? That part of town is really lacking places to get lunch as it is without subway closing down.

Subway is being done up should be open again in the next few weeks, from a friend that works there

Storm 10

Storm 10 wrote: »

Subway is being done up should be open again in the next few weeks, from a friend that works there

That’s good to hear, was a handy one to pop into for parking etc.

beardybrewer

I asked them on their FB page if it was permanent and was told it was.

ME: We noticed you were closed today? Will you be reopening or are you shut permanently?
THEM: Unfortunately Subway Westside is closed. Next closest Subway is located within Londis 24hr Newcastle Rd - just opposite the Hospital

Hope you guys are right and it reopens.

Bredabe

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

I heard that the one near Aldi Westside is good but I haven't tried it.
You can ask a taxi to pick up a prescription in O'Beirnes, ads 7 euro or so but still is worth it if you're making a big saving on the drugs and dont have a car.

Some of my family use this chemist all the time, its far more reasonable for all items than their local chemist. They encourage bulk buying for more savings, ie buying the 6 months on your prescription at the same time.
Last time I was there, my whole prescription cost just a euro more that local chemist did per month.

That said, I believe the new chemist on the prom has the same community pharmacy ethos as O'Beirnes.

_Whimsical_

Bredabe wrote: »

Some of my family use this chemist all the time, its far more reasonable for all items than their local chemist. They encourage bulk buying for more savings, ie buying the 6 months on your prescription at the same time.
Last time I was there, my whole prescription cost just a euro more that local chemist did per month.

That said, I believe the new chemist on the prom has the same community pharmacy ethos as O'Beirnes.

The pharmacy on the prom is the same as O'Beirnes. It's the same owner, staff etc, they've just moved premises. I have to say their service is excellent, we've had them ring later in the day and say "actually x med can interact with y , so be careful etc". They are genuinely very helpful.


Interesting about the one near Aldi, thanks for sharing that.

Storm 10

Sad to hear it wont be reopening feel sorry for the guys working there hope they get allocated work in the other shops.

ingalway

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

The pharmacy on the prom is the same as O'Beirnes. It's the same owner, staff etc, they've just moved premises. I have to say their service is excellent, we've had them ring later in the day and say "actually x med can interact with y , so be careful etc". They are genuinely very helpful.

Interesting about the one near Aldi, thanks for sharing that.

O'Beirnes really are excellent. Not as handy out in Salthill but worth going out for the much cheaper prices and the great staff. If you have a prescription for a few months and buy a few at the same time then you get even more savings, it adds up a lot over a year.