ongarboy wrote: » I know. I think it's a great asset for the town and I also think the pedestrianisation should be extended further into the evening. Motorists have gotten used to taking the necessary orbital routes to get from A to B now so what difference does it make if they have to continue doing it into the evening - traffic will be quieter everywhere in the town as well? I was reading the Kerrys Eye the last time I was home and Hugh Culloty giving out because his car based customers cannot pick up pianos or heavy and fragile electronic equipment from his store in The Mall due to these restrictions. I acknowledge that presents a challenge but if you are selling heavy goods, you should be located in a location that is suitable for handling of such products. That is the reason retail parks came about in out of town locations - to enable large furniture/white goods/electronic retailers to have large big box retail units with ample car parking for customers. Some might argue that Culloty has been there for years but times change, as do shopping habits and the way business is conducted so if he want's to consider having a viable business in the 21st century selling such large and heavy goods, he should consider a more peripheral location with easy access and parking for customers. Business people need to move with the times and support initiatives that benefit the majority (ie town centre pedestrianisation) rather than the vested interest minorities.
phater phagan wrote: » The pedestrianisation of the Mall is a great asset to Tralee. It is attractive and thoughtful for the people etc. I was in Tralee a few weeks ago and noticed a number of American tourists walking around. The Mall accommodates for a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. I will be responding to the council's opinion poll, and I hope many other people will also do so. I cannot imagine anyone not liking it ( except taxi drivers perhaps, although I may be wrong in that.)
Hi, I just wanted to state my support for the pedestrianisation of the Mall. I think it creates a great amenity in the town centre for the people of Tralee for essentially no cost. International studies have shown that the way to invigorate ailing town centres is to prioritise pedestrians and make design decisions based on what will make the place more pleasant for people to walk around. I must say I think the Council’s decision on this was inspired and brave – very well done to all involved. If anything I would support the gradual extension of the pedestrianisation over the coming years.
Quackster wrote: » Is it an Eastern European type of establishment? Haven't seen it yet but the name gives me the impression that it's a Polish supermarket for some reason.
Mookie Blaylock wrote: » Went into Nova, a lot of high protein foods for the gym bunnies.......potatoes, meat and chicken....and a selection of coeliac friendly foods...it's a bit out of the way .. people will drive by and not even notice it's there...so might have to do some advertising to get it into people's minds that it exists
Mookie Blaylock wrote: » It seems to have gone a little unnoticed... but Liam Heaslip has passed away...for those of you that don't recognize the name, you will remember him as the gentleman that serenaded the Rose of Tralee winner every year when she was crowned.
RevBlueJeans wrote: » It looks like McCowans Coal Yard yard in Dromthacker has closed down. McCowans operated in Tralee over the last century and half. The name lives on however McCowans lane.
RevBlueJeans wrote: » I found it poor. The branding would suggest a Nandos style restaruant, however in reality it was closer to an Indian style.
ongarboy wrote: » Anyone been to the new Grill restaurant in old Allegro/Gaudinos? Worth trying?
Ciarrai76 wrote: » Has anyone been into the Nova Foodstore up in Boherbee? What’s sort of foodstore is it? Is the tyre repair shop totally gone from there now?
Ciarrai76 wrote: » Were they the same people who have the Indian restaurant up Barrack Lane?
Mookie Blaylock wrote: » Closed down the week before the festival
Ciarrai76 wrote: » I hadn’t even noticed! I think that Kerry Spices in Castle Street seems to have closed too. It hasn’t been open for weeks.
Quackster wrote: » Noticed in the past week or two that O'Neill's Pharmacy in Abbey Court seems to have closed down. Have heard nothing about it though.
