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Bookies reopening

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    #32
    UrbanFret
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    RivetingRoger wrote: »
    Was in bar one and boyles today and it was all as before
    No noticeable changes
    PP not open yet
    Well Boyles at least had hand sanitiser at the entrance, every other chair was gone, toilets locked, Markings on the floor. betting terminals separated by perspex screens ,the staff protected also, so nothing like it was before.


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    #33
    RivetingRoger
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    UrbanFret wrote: »
    Well Boyles at least had hand sanitiser at the entrance, every other chair was gone, toilets locked, Markings on the floor. betting terminals separated by perspex screens ,the staff protected also, so nothing like it was before.

    I do my shop bets on machines, collect at counter
    Bar the perspex screens noticed no difference from normal visit
    None

    FWIW I was glad of that, not having a go


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    #34
    BoldReason
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    https://twitter.com/Ui_Maine/status/1272830145020284928?s=19


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    #35
    BoldReason
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    https://twitter.com/Ui_Maine/status/1272835101492215808?s=19


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    #36
    Juwwi
    Registered Users Posts: 4,244 ✭✭✭Juwwi


    Barone and Boyles are still open at the moment .


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    #37
    Brock Turnpike
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    BoldReason wrote: »
    https://twitter.com/Ui_Maine/status/1272830145020284928?s=19

    Are we to understand that bookies opened of their own accord with no approval?


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    #38
    RivetingRoger
    Registered Users Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭RivetingRoger


    what in the name of jayzisis going on


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    #39
    BoldReason
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    Brock Turnpike wrote: »
    Are we to understand that bookies opened of their own accord with no approval?

    I have no idea tbh. I'm assuming they received some sort of guidance on it.
    I'd imagine all shops will be closed again tomorrow. PP and Ladbrokes definitely closed today.


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    #40
    RivetingRoger
    Registered Users Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭RivetingRoger


    Bar one and boyles staying open...


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    #41
    RivetingRoger
    Registered Users Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭RivetingRoger


    Brock Turnpike wrote: »
    Are we to understand that bookies opened of their own accord with no approval?

    All shops, of any sort, with a streetfront were allowed to open
    they are no different


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    #42
    supremenovice
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    RivetingRoger wrote: »
    All shops, of any sort, with a streetfront were allowed to open
    they are no different

    Exactly my thoughts. They didnt just sneakily open when nobody was looking, they announced it on social media last week. Waiting two more weeks aint gonna make a difference.


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    #43
    ThewhiteJesus
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    So boyles are open ?


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    #44
    Chalk McHugh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,534 ✭✭✭Chalk McHugh


    Agh lads i was looking forward to a wee wager on the football tomorrow. Please dont say some curtain twitcher do gooder has scuppered the reopening of the bookies for another couple of weeks.


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    #45
    RivetingRoger
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    ThewhiteJesus wrote: »
    So boyles are open ?

    They are...........at the moment.....


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    #46
    RivetingRoger
    Registered Users Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭RivetingRoger


    Boyles staying open
    seems this is a Paddy issue to do with hygiene
    sounds like some curtain twitcher wasn't happy and got the skickalonies onto it
    Boyles and Bar One are business as usual


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    #47
    Juwwi
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    Surprised Ladbrokes have closed aswell though if it was something to do with PP and hygiene .


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    #48
    ThewhiteJesus
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    RivetingRoger wrote: »
    They are...........at the moment.....

    Just in boyles, happy days it was
    Like any other shop, thanks for info guys


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    #49
    curioser
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    ThewhiteJesus wrote: »
    Just in boyles, happy days it was
    Like any other shop, thanks for info guys
    Was in Boyles around 12.30 and Bar One earlier, staff in both had heard nothing about having to close. Probably still not safe from the anti-gambling vigilante though.


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    #50
    Messi19
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    To be fair I'm not surprised they're closing. Nipped in to paddys yesterday to get a quick bet on but was surprised to see a few people hanging around and surprised that they were showing the racing. That's probably the problem


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    #51
    Chalk McHugh
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    Nipped into Boyles myself there. Before another curtain twitcher ups the ante. Bit of added interest in the first few days of the Prem Lgue return. I was in and out in 5 minutes like i usually am. No hanging about. No drama.


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    #52
    RivetingRoger
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      Messi19 wrote: »
      To be fair I'm not surprised they're closing. Nipped in to paddys yesterday to get a quick bet on but was surprised to see a few people hanging around and surprised that they were showing the racing. That's probably the problem

      They are not gonna stop showing the racing lad!
      The vituals will still be off every 2 mins also
      none of that will change
      its still a bookies!

      Was in local boyles myself and found it a very good set up and no drama


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      #53
      RivetingRoger
      Registered Users Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭RivetingRoger


      The Plot Thickens

      Major bookmakers Paddy Power and Ladbrokes were forced to close their retail outlets in Ireland on Tuesday following direction from the government. BoyleSports and independent firms are permitted to remain open.

      It is believed the reason Paddy Power and Ladbrokes have been closed down just 24 hours after reopening their doors to the public is related to their company status.

      Although there is no clarity on the details at the moment, it has been suggested their constitution as Public Limited Companies is central to the issue, with the phase two lifting of coronavirus restrictions that kicked in on June 8 catering for retail outlets.

      There is some speculation Paddy Power and Ladbrokes are instead classified as hospitality rather than retail.

      The closures are reported to have been initiated after a number of complaints were made by the general public on Monday. The operators are seeking clarity on the matter from the government, but the extended closures will add to the pressure on firms and staff in such a challenging economic climate.

      Some sources have suggested that trade on Monday was unexpectedly slow in Irish shops, with one retail source suggesting turnover was down 70 per cent on a normal Monday.

      The same source suggested the various public health measures and protocols worked well, and that the social distancing restrictions allowed for 20 customers in what is a large premises at any one time. Despite that, footfall and trade was not what had been anticipated.


      I wonder if the complainant was a Mr.Boyle !!


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      #54
      lemush
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      Ladbrokes head office have made decision to close.


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      #55
      Messi19
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      RivetingRoger wrote: »

        They are not gonna stop showing the racing lad!
        The vituals will still be off every 2 mins also
        none of that will change
        its still a bookies!

        Was in local boyles myself and found it a very good set up and no drama

        There's not a lot more that they can really do so it's strange that they've closed saying they need more safety measures. Fair point re the racing on the tv and virtuals. It was a decent sized shop I was in and we'll marked out for social distance. In one door and out the other


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        #56
        Andrew00
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        Would love to get my hands on a curtain twitcher


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        #57
        Man Vs ManUre
        Registered Users Posts: 5,082 ✭✭✭Man Vs ManUre


        My local PP opened yday for 1st time since March. But today is closed again. What happened??


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        #58
        hurikane
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        When I worked for Paddy Power some years back, there was a holding company, Power Leisure. I’d imagine it’s related to that.


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        #59
        RivetingRoger
        Registered Users Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭RivetingRoger


        Drivetime RTE saying bookies are specifically prohibited from opening
        might all be closed tomorrow so collect today!!


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        #60
        Andrew00
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        So much unnecessary uncertainty

        Not fair on the staff and punters!


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        #61
        Juwwi
        Registered Users Posts: 4,244 ✭✭✭Juwwi


        Isn't it all a mess , it was supposedly from last Monday the 8th they could open if they wanted .

        Bookies said no we will wait until the 15th .

        Nothing from government to say actually you's can't open the 8th or 15th

        Then 1 day later after they open it turns out they aren't allowed to open , why weren't they told this a few weeks ago by a government official .


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