Tralee thread

ongarboy · 16-04-2018 08:50AM

I imagine Horans, O'Connors and Nolan's and possibly KellOil and Fairies Cross will be most hurt by it as they share similar traffic routes. They are all less than 1km from this station so you'd really wonder what market research Corrib Oil were working off to decide this was worthwhile. Saying that, petrol retailers make minimum margins from fuel. Their profits are mainly from food and beverages so this is where they could clean up if they offer a superior experience.

Radio5 · 16-04-2018 02:21PM

It does seem a bit of a strange one. There service stations really convenient to the Tralee Bypass (apart from one on the Castlemaine Rd beside Gally's) and yet they give planning to one in an area that's already well served.

Radio5 · 20-04-2018 03:55PM

Sorry just see that typo now it should read 'There are no service stations convenient to Tralee By pass...

kfk · 21-04-2018 02:26PM

Anyone know what the situation with parking outside Carry Out off-licence near Argos is? They have a sign hanging on a post stating that the parking spot outside the off-licence was only for customers and that clamping was in operation. I noticed a few days ago when it was busy enough, there was a free space directly outside the off-licence but most cars drove by. Do they have a right to reserve that space? There is no markings on the ground to define a parking spot!

sudaltsov · 21-04-2018 05:04PM

Any good place in Tralee to get men's scarves/cravattes? Silk/viscose, not wool/acril.

Pirates Ale · 21-04-2018 05:48PM

kfk wrote: »

Anyone know what the situation with parking outside Carry Out off-licence near Argos is? They have a sign hanging on a post stating that the parking spot outside the off-licence was only for customers and that clamping was in operation. I noticed a few days ago when it was busy enough, there was a free space directly outside the off-licence but most cars drove by. Do they have a right to reserve that space? There is no markings on the ground to define a parking spot!

I'd be thinking they are chancing their arm!

Ciarrai76 · 21-04-2018 09:32PM

kfk wrote: »

Anyone know what the situation with parking outside Carry Out off-licence near Argos is? They have a sign hanging on a post stating that the parking spot outside the off-licence was only for customers and that clamping was in operation. I noticed a few days ago when it was busy enough, there was a free space directly outside the off-licence but most cars drove by. Do they have a right to reserve that space? There is no markings on the ground to define a parking spot!

They always put that sign up of there’s any matches on! I can’t see how they can legally do it as they don’t own the area, let alone the unit. They rent off the Horan centre, so if anyone can enforce that, it’s them! Totally chancing their arm!

Ciarrai76 · 21-04-2018 09:33PM

sudaltsov wrote: »

Any good place in Tralee to get men's scarves/cravattes? Silk/viscose, not wool/acril.

I’d say Ryles is your best bet.

Doltanian · 25-04-2018 08:28PM

What’s happening to Heatons in the town, all closed down and being renovated. Is it just a renovation or are they gone for good?

Ciarrai76 · 25-04-2018 09:56PM

Doltanian wrote: »

What’s happening to Heatons in the town, all closed down and being renovated. Is it just a renovation or are they gone for good?

They were bought out by Sports Direct, just rebranding the store & reopening soon.

Quaderno · 27-04-2018 01:33PM

There will be a new festival taking place in Fenit over the weekend, lots of interesting stuff going on for families: http://wildmind.ie/programme/

BPKS · 27-04-2018 04:24PM

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

They were bought out by Sports Direct, just rebranding the store & reopening soon.

Open today. Staff falling over each other. Same set up as the store in Limerick that re-branded last year.

Ciarrai76 · 27-04-2018 04:26PM

BPKS wrote: »

Open today. Staff falling over each other. Same set up as the store in Limerick that re-branded last year.

I didn't realise it would be open so quickly! It looked smart from what I could see during the week with the new signage etc. Hopefully it will be an improvement on Heaton's, I never liked that shop.

Quackster · 27-04-2018 09:19PM

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

I didn't realise it would be open so quickly! It looked smart from what I could see during the week with the new signage etc. Hopefully it will be an improvement on Heaton's, I never liked that shop.

Pretty much the same tat so I don't think it's either an improvement or disimprovement.

Ciarrai76 · 30-04-2018 10:10AM

Notice from Kerry county council:

Kerry County Council will commence essential drainage works in the Brandon Car Park, Tralee on Monday 30th April 2018.

The works are scheduled to be completed in about two weeks.

A limited number of parking spaces will be unavailable during this period but disruption will be kept to a minimum.

xxyyzz · 30-04-2018 11:21AM

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

Notice from Kerry county council:

Kerry County Council will commence essential drainage works in the Brandon Car Park, Tralee on Monday 30th April 2018.

The works are scheduled to be completed in about two weeks.

A limited number of parking spaces will be unavailable during this period but disruption will be kept to a minimum.

It's only taken them about 10 years

Ciarrai76 · 30-04-2018 03:05PM

xxyyzz wrote: »

It's only taken them about 10 years

Ah sure it’s only one of the main carparks in town, no rush, 😂

Ciarrai76 · 07-05-2018 09:46AM

I was reading in the Kerry’s eye that the old Denny’s site is very delayed with the works, although they have demolished it now, but it was due to be completed ages ago. They also haven’t decided on what to do with the land! I would have thought that by now they would have at least decided on what it will be turned into!

xxyyzz · 07-05-2018 10:04AM

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

I was reading in the Kerry’s eye that the old Denny’s site is very delayed with the works, although they have demolished it now, but it was due to be completed ages ago. They also haven’t decided on what to do with the land! I would have thought that by now they would have at least decided on what it will be turned into!

Kerry Group don't do free gifts. They probably realisesd it was more expensive to demolish safely than "gift" it to the town.

Ciarrai76 · 07-05-2018 10:18AM

xxyyzz wrote: »

Kerry Group don't do free gifts. They probably realisesd it was more expensive to demolish safely than "gift" it to the town.

Apparently a lot of waste from the factory had to be removed before work began, which was one of the reasons for the delay. I walked by last week & the odour/dust etc from the demolition was strong, I had to cover my nose/mouth with scarf as it was catching in my throat.

Ciarrai76 · 11-05-2018 11:10PM

European Recycling Platform (ERP) will be accepting electrical goods for disposal tomorrow Saturday (11th May) at the Tralee Mart, Caherslee from 10am to 4pm.

Ciarrai76 · 14-05-2018 09:55PM

There was a great turnout in the Square this evening for Emma MhicMathuna. Apparently there was about 400 people there. I would have loved to have been able to go.

https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/my-children-will-have-some-comfort-that-their-mammy-matters-watch-as-hundreds-rally-for-emma-mhic-mhathuna-842869.html

phater phagan · 15-05-2018 10:12AM

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

There was a great turnout in the Square this evening for Emma MhicMathuna. Apparently there was about 400 people there. I would have loved to have been able to go.

https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/my-children-will-have-some-comfort-that-their-mammy-matters-watch-as-hundreds-rally-for-emma-mhic-mhathuna-842869.html

It is all just so sad. God bless her and her family.

Ciarrai76 · 15-05-2018 11:14AM

phater phagan wrote: »

It is all just so sad. God bless her and her family.

Its heartbreaking, words can't really comprehend

chupacabra · 18-05-2018 06:52PM

Whats the best (cheapest) place in town to park my car for a few days?

Brock Stevens · 18-05-2018 08:49PM

chupacabra wrote: »

Whats the best (cheapest) place in town to park my car for a few days?

Depends on where in town exactly you need to park. Plenty of free parking within a 5 minute walk to town centre. If not then the train station probably for paid parking. Apcoaconnect.ie for the rates.

stop animal cruelty · 19-05-2018 04:59AM

Mangartan view....across from dominos pizza....3 euro a day

Herpes Free Since03 · 19-05-2018 09:50AM

Just saw that Pet Obsessions in Courthouse lane is closing its doors...

kn · 20-05-2018 09:15PM

Herpes Free Since03 wrote: »

Just saw that Pet Obsessions in Courthouse lane is closing its doors...

Someone said that to me yesterday. Must have been there for donkey's years.

Ciarrai76 · 20-05-2018 10:58PM

kn wrote: »

Someone said that to me yesterday. Must have been there for donkey's years.

It has, but I am pretty sure it was a different owner & then taken over by the current owner.
Sad to see a business close though.

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