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Newbridge Chat Thread

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I see Naas / Newbridge credit union will open their new office at Edward Street on the 29th of this Month. They are currently operating from a temporary premises on Main Street.

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richiek83

GavMan wrote: »

Would be good to see that redeveloped.

I'm a relative newbie in Newbridge, on down here 4 years from Dublin. What is that building on the corner of Cutlery Road thats behind the black hoarding now? Would be great to see that knocked.

Before White Water, it was a solicitors office and I think before that it may have been a hostel. When White Water was being constructed, it was used as office during construction for the contractors I think. Since WW opened, it has remained derelict. Its a horrible looking building. Anything that would replace it could be up to 4 stories high (same as WW) as this is what is allowed in the Newbridge LAP.

Cazale

GavMan wrote:

I'm a relative newbie in Newbridge, on down here 4 years from Dublin. What is that building on the corner of Cutlery Road thats behind the black hoarding now? Would be great to see that knocked.

GavMan wrote:

Would be good to see that redeveloped.

Yeah we approach the town from this end and the old band hall, the water tower and the building above are all eyesores blocking the whitewater. Would be good to see them all gone.

TheShow

Cazale wrote: »

Yeah we approach the town from this end and the old band hall, the water tower and the building above are all eyesores blocking the whitewater. Would be good to see them all gone.

the water tower is a protected structure I'd imagine. I wouldnt think of it as an eyesore, it s piece of history, much like Charlie Ryans.....

GavMan

TheShow wrote: »

the water tower is a protected structure I'd imagine. I wouldnt think of it as an eyesore, it s piece of history, much like Charlie Ryans.....

If that is the case for the water tower, then all the more reason to tidy it up and the area around it. Just cosmetically like

TheShow

GavMan wrote: »

If that is the case for the water tower, then all the more reason to tidy it up and the area around it. Just cosmetically like

agreed, no reason for it to become direlict.

Cazale

GavMan wrote:

If that is the case for the water tower, then all the more reason to tidy it up and the area around it. Just cosmetically like

There was an attempt by some local councillors to have it painted and tidied up recently. Stevensons paint shop were gonna donate the paint for free but last I read they couldn't contact the owners for permission.

GavMan

Cazale wrote: »

There was an attempt by some local councillors to have it painted and tidied up recently. Stevensons paint shop were gonna donate the paint for free but last I read they couldn't contact the owners for permission.

That's a shame. I would have thought it was the OPW who owned it. Who knew it was private!!

It could be a nice landmark for the town like you'd see in small towns in the US. Tidy it up, put the name of the town on it, Open up the surrounding area for footfall, small weekend market or something like that.

Ho hum

Magilla Gorilla

GavMan wrote: »

That's a shame. I would have thought it was the OPW who owned it. Who knew it was private!!

It could be a nice landmark for the town like you'd see in small towns in the US. Tidy it up, put the name of the town on it, Open up the surrounding area for footfall, small weekend market or something like that.

Ho hum

I thought the county council owned it. Certainly they would have when it was in use.

Cazale

Heard that Bru House is to change hands. It's a pity it never quite lived up to its potential. I loved their beers but the food and atmosphere wasn't always up to scratch.

WishUWereHere

Cazale wrote: »

Heard that Bru House is to change hands. It's a pity it never quite lived up to its potential. I loved their beers but the food and atmosphere wasn't always up to scratch.

I'm not a big drinker, but have been here a few times for private parties, and can honestly say I was never left disappointed foodwise.

But who knows, maybe the new gaffers might make a better run of the place.

WishUWereHere

Saw this on the net today:

https://www.independent.ie/business/irish/newbridge-silverware-targets-100000-extra-visitors-with-factory-tour-launch-36972007.html

I notice no mention of whether that €7 is still the entrance fee or will it now increase? Or even decrease? Sad to say I won't be walking up the stairs anytime soon to find out. A pity!

Cazale

WishUWereHere wrote:

I'm not a big drinker, but have been here a few times for private parties, and can honestly say I was never left disappointed foodwise.

Myself and the missus used to go every week at one stage and loved it but it has been very hit and miss recently. Most of the original staff left in the last six months which might have a lot to do with it. Heard when the new bar takeover its gonna have a gin/cocktail vibe.

WishUWereHere

Cazale wrote: »

Myself and the missus used to go every week at one stage and loved it but it has been very hit and miss recently. Most of the original staff left in the last six months which might have a lot to do with it. Heard when the new bar takeover its gonna have a gin/cocktail vibe.[/QUOTE

And food? Will they still be serving? Really hope so, if only to offer a choice in Newbridge, which has a very poor choice.

WishUWereHere

Cazale wrote: »

Opening this Friday. Walked by it this evening and restaurant looks very nice.

Anyone been here yet? Any thoughts? I believe they won't do take-aways at all. Hope that doesn't come back to bite them.

WishUWereHere

Cazale wrote: »

A new sushi restaurant is going into the building where Gourmet Burger used to be outside the whitewater.

Ate here this evening. Very impressed with the decor, though the loos leave a lot to be desired - the door on the handicapped toilet had a sign up 'out of order', suspect the smashed lock on the door might have something to do with that. Food was well presented, no problem with service either. However the prices are very expensive imho.

Would I go and park the car in WW and walk up there in the depth of winter while being lashed with rain/snow? I doubt it. If the Kildare GAA shop cannot survive there ( almost directly opposite this restaurant ) hard to see this place surviving.

WishUWereHere

Sad day on Saturday when Donal's closed it's doors for the last time.

That block is getting barer and barer. Pity!

Laneyh

ando wrote: »

That’s annoying, it’s an ugly eye sore. What are they looking for?? It’s different if they have an investor ready to restore it but if they’re fighting for it to be boarded up for years to come then that makes no sense.

I think they would like to see it set aside for public use
https://kildare-nationalist.ie/2017/08/06/anger-at-sale-of-newbridge-hall/

GavMan

I see the small housing development on the Athgarvan Road just past Walshestown Cross has a sign up at the Graveyard calling the estate Kilbelin Abbey. Surely they can't call it that with Kilbelin Abbey having existed for many years now across from Belmont Green??

Cazale

GavMan wrote:

I see the small housing development on the Athgarvan Road just past Walshestown Cross has a sign up at the Graveyard calling the estate Kilbelin Abbey. Surely they can't call it that with Kilbelin Abbey having existed for many years now across from Belmont Green??

They are finishing off Kilbellin Abbey behind Liffey Hall and the graveyard which the developer stopped during the recession. Think it's between 60-80 houses.

GavMan

Cazale wrote: »

They are finishing off Kilbellin Abbey behind Liffey Hall and the graveyard which the developer stopped during the recession. Think it's between 60-80 houses.

Ah okay. Didn't realise there was more to be built in there so just assumed it was the new development. Cheers for clearing that up. Would make way more sense...

Cazale

GavMan wrote:

Ah okay. Didn't realise there was more to be built in there so just assumed it was the new development. Cheers for clearing that up. Would make way more sense...

You can't see it from the main road. I'm in Liffey Hall so I can hear them from half seven each morning!

benny79

Is Newbridge a good spot to go out in? Pubs clubs wise or would naas be better? A few of us are heading there this Saturday never been out in Newbridge before but was out in Naas loads..

Ferris_Bueller

benny79 wrote: »

Is Newbridge a good spot to go out in? Pubs clubs wise or would naas be better? A few of us are heading there this Saturday never been out in Newbridge before but was out in Naas loads..

I would not recommend Newbridge for a night out. Maybe for a few pints there might be a bit of an atmosphere if Kildare footballers beat Fermanagh on Saturday, but if you plan on staying out until the early hours you would be much better off going to Naas.

pad199207

benny79 wrote: »

Is Newbridge a good spot to go out in? Pubs clubs wise or would naas be better? A few of us are heading there this Saturday never been out in Newbridge before but was out in Naas loads..

Naas much much better for a night out

TheShow

benny79 wrote: »

Is Newbridge a good spot to go out in? Pubs clubs wise or would naas be better? A few of us are heading there this Saturday never been out in Newbridge before but was out in Naas loads..

If there is music on in Flanagan’s then it might be worth staying in newbridge, but it’s pretty dull otherwise. Swifts or whatever it’s called now is a dump.

RTighe

TheShow wrote: »

If there is music on in Flanagan’s then it might be worth staying in newbridge, but it’s pretty dull otherwise. Swifts or whatever it’s called now is a dump.

Newbridge native here,

go to Naas for music. Newbridge used to be great for music. last few years its died down

benny79

Cheers lads,

My cousin was heading over to see the wolf tones there playing somewhere.. but I rather head to Naas to be honest..

ELM327

swifts used to be the spot along with whitewater but I hear they are gone to sheise now

thesodofturf

If you go out in Newbridge in hopes of finding decent human companionship, conversation human fulfillment, you'll be fine.
If you're looking for aesthetics, you might want to try Naas. Beautiful pubs (beats Newbridge hands-down), great restaurants (beats Newbridge hands-down), better nightclub scene (beats Newbridge hands-down).
Basically, if you love bulls*it, head for Naas, if you hate bullsh*t, stay put.

Cazale

Swifts has been put up for sale by its current owner so maybe it'll be turned around.