Tralee thread

Clab mor wrote: »

But surely a business can't be worse off because of the festival there must be some benefit to the business given the increase in visitors to the town.

When you say a right off in what way would a business suffer as a result of the festival??

I think it all depends on the business.

Obviously Garvey's, petrol stations, delis etc will do a roaring trade with people passing in an out, getting ice cream and all the rest of it.

But places like shoe shops or smaller clothes shops would probably suffer. If I was coming down from up the country for the festival the last thing I'd want to be doing is going into shops that you would find anywhere.

A lot of builders around the town would take their holidays to coincide with the festival too, so places like builder's providers wouldn't be rushed off their feet.

As I said, depends on the line of business.

Clab mor wrote: »

But surely a business can't be worse off because of the festival there must be some benefit to the business given the increase in visitors to the town.

When you say a right off in what way would a business suffer as a result of the festival??

Little or no trade....locals stay away from town the week of the festival during business hours unless it's unavoidable...on the plus side...it's always a good time to take holiday's

Clab mor

Erik Shin wrote: »

You ask any of the businesses in town, the week of the festival is a bit of a write off...but it's tolerated as I have already said.....but the one thing that we need is clarity on money's donated and raised, to see where it all goes...no transparency on that at all

But surely a business can't be worse off because of the festival there must be some benefit to the business given the increase in visitors to the town.

When you say a right off in what way would a business suffer as a result of the festival??

You ask any of the businesses in town, the week of the festival is a bit of a write off...but it's tolerated as I have already said.....but the one thing that we need is clarity on money's donated and raised, to see where it all goes...no transparency on that at all

Clab mor

Erik Shin wrote: »

Funny you think that.... Locals are the people who fill the dome most nights, who shell out as businesses to be partners for the Rose of Tralee...And in return get... Nothing...We tolerate it because it brings in revenue to bars, hotels and cafes..And certain individuals... a lot of shops could nearly shut as the week means people stay away from town unless they really have to come into town
I've always wondered why there is never any entertainment organised for manor ......

Incorrect ...bar actual locals night the selection nights, rose ball, fashion show etc are mainly supported from people outside the town and more often that not the county.

I commend any business that supports the festival but I don't agree that business don't get anything in return???

Businesses get footfall..... if a business feels there getting nothing from it no one holds a gun to their head to contribute,

Every hotel b&b and hostel are booked out for the weekend of the festival all these people at some point or another will stroll through the town if a business doesn't make a few extra quid during festival week then the business is clearly doing something wrong.

Funny you think that.... Locals are the people who fill the dome most nights, who shell out as businesses to be partners for the Rose of Tralee...And in return get... Nothing...We tolerate it because it brings in revenue to bars, hotels and cafes..And certain individuals... a lot of shops could nearly shut as the week means people stay away from town unless they really have to come into town
I've always wondered why there is never any entertainment organised for manor ......

Clab mor

Tippinkerry wrote: »

I heard most of the entertainment will be in the dome this year, not in the streets. Anybody else hear that?

Yeah It looks that way from the rose of tralee website.

Pity.... town will take a bit of a hit as it looks like no concerts are taking place in the town this year???

The ticket prices are also higher as a result of them being in the dome by the looks of things!!

The only thing about Nathan and the the shownands is they sell!!! Nathan booked out the INEC this weekend and I believe he's doing 2017 New Years there also. He's a no brainer in terms of bums on seats and making a few quid. Tralee locals in general seem to poorly support things especially if there not free. Nathan attracts a wider audience than just tralee so that goes a long way in selling tickets.

I also see the festival are looking for Volounteers this year!? Might be an opportunity for locals unhappy with the festival to make a change.

Pirates Ale wrote: »

Didnt hear it but it would make more sense than messing around charging people to go in the square.:rolleyes:

Especially as it's rubbish than nobody under the age of 55 or isn't from an ethnic background would want to watch anyways

Pirates Ale

Tippinkerry wrote: »

I heard most of the entertainment will be in the dome this year, not in the streets. Anybody else hear that?

Didnt hear it but it would make more sense than messing around charging people to go in the square.:rolleyes:

Kerrydude1981

Erik Shin wrote: »

Nathan Carter and the Ronan Collins showband are the 2 big draws for the festival....i kinda hope the council are working 24hrs a day on the mall that week

Rock breakers on full blast

No rock to break just have them there anyway

Tippinkerry

I heard most of the entertainment will be in the dome this year, not in the streets. Anybody else hear that?

Nathan Carter and the Ronan Collins showband are the 2 big draws for the festival....i kinda hope the council are working 24hrs a day on the mall that week

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

Oh guess who's playing the festival this year.....Nathan Carter.....AGAIN!! It's a feckin annual event for him now!

That Wagonwheel must be falling asunder at this stage it's been rocked so many times

Oh guess who's playing the festival this year.....Nathan Carter.....AGAIN!! It's a feckin annual event for him now!

Damokc wrote: »

It's a new build house and we got it from a relative so it a flowery suite of furniture wont suit. It was given to us for an upstairs living area that i have different plans for now. We have a new suite for the sitting room.
I priced upholstering.....€1,800!!! Nearly the price of our new suite!!

Jaysus, didn't think it would cost that much. Fair enough I guess it's not really economical then.

If Walter Lyons' aren't going to give you anything much for it I'm sure SVP or some other local charity shop would be delighted to take it.

Damokc

kerryked wrote: »

Not sure if you have replaced it with a new suite but there are a few places around town that would re-upholster it for you and make it look newer, if that's what you're after

It's a new build house and we got it from a relative so it a flowery suite of furniture wont suit. It was given to us for an upstairs living area that i have different plans for now. We have a new suite for the sitting room.
I priced upholstering.....€1,800!!! Nearly the price of our new suite!!

Damokc wrote: »

Hey guys. Long time since I've posted here. Just wondering if Walter Lyons take in furniture for cash/store credit? Got a used but good suite of furniture (corner unit with fold out bed + 1 + 1(swivel) ). It's an old style flowery patterned suite.Would like to get something for it.

Not sure if you have replaced it with a new suite but there are a few places around town that would re-upholster it for you and make it look newer, if that's what you're after

Did anyone here do the Darkness into Light walk this morning? It was meant o be a huge turnout again! Well done to all.

Damokc wrote: »

Hey guys. Long time since I've posted here. Just wondering if Walter Lyons take in furniture for cash/store credit? Got a used but good suite of furniture (corner unit with fold out bed + 1 + 1(swivel) ). It's an old style flowery patterned suite.Would like to get something for it.

I didn't even know he bought furniture off customers.
Maybe you'd be better off putting it up on adverts.ie or donedeal.

Pirates Ale

Damokc wrote: »

Hey guys. Long time since I've posted here. Just wondering if Walter Lyons take in furniture for cash/store credit? Got a used but good suite of furniture (corner unit with fold out bed + 1 + 1(swivel) ). It's an old style flowery patterned suite.Would like to get something for it.

Not trying to be negative, but even if he does buy it (which I very much doubt tbh), I would think the money would be very small,like lucky to get €20 small.

Damokc

Hey guys. Long time since I've posted here. Just wondering if Walter Lyons take in furniture for cash/store credit? Got a used but good suite of furniture (corner unit with fold out bed + 1 + 1(swivel) ). It's an old style flowery patterned suite.Would like to get something for it.

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

Yeah, its going on a few weeks now I think. There's a guy playing music in the Mall too. I assume the Gardai are moving them along, but most likely they just come back again. Hopefully the move on soon.

Not Roma this time,

Erik Shin wrote: »

Seem to be a bit of a trend of organised begging appearing in Tralee....Saw a guy sitting outside Costello's pharmacy on a bag in Rock st today...Couple of hours later he was gone...And another guy sat there on a bag taking his place...

Yeah, its going on a few weeks now I think. There's a guy playing music in the Mall too. I assume the Gardai are moving them along, but most likely they just come back again. Hopefully the move on soon.

Seem to be a bit of a trend of organised begging appearing in Tralee....Saw a guy sitting outside Costello's pharmacy on a bag in Rock st today...Couple of hours later he was gone...And another guy sat there on a bag taking his place...

phormium

I can remember it being open but can't put a year on it, can actually clearly remember the lady who was usually in there, never liked the stuff hanging in the window. I like my meat nice and clinical looking in supermarket packs

Kerrydude1981

ongarboy wrote: »

http://www.radiokerry.ie/planning-sought-redevelop-building-tralee/

It's almost a shame this quirky old building would be demolished (between Caballs toys and Dowlings shoe shop) but I imagine it's not fit for purpose for modern retailing requirements. Does anyone know when it last was open as a McQuinn's butchers? I can't ever remember it being open despite my not so youthful years!!

Always thought it would make a lovely little pub,be sad to see it knocked down

ongarboy

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ongarboy

http://www.radiokerry.ie/planning-sought-redevelop-building-tralee/

It's almost a shame this quirky old building would be demolished (between Caballs toys and Dowlings shoe shop) but I imagine it's not fit for purpose for modern retailing requirements. Does anyone know when it last was open as a McQuinn's butchers? I can't ever remember it being open despite my not so youthful years!!