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Best pizza place (sit down) in Tralee folks?

goat2

ongarboy wrote: »

It won best carvery pub in Munster 2 years in a row recently too!

I love their breakfasts, great food, service, and plenty places to sit, I have had many there, and will be back, hope to have lunch there one of these days,

Ciarrai76

There will be a free electrical waste collection at the Mart in Caherslee this Saturday between 10am-4pm.

More Music

1. Brogue Inn great food and service. Really enjoy going in there.
2. Does Hugh Culloty not have a delivery service? I have often seen a branded van of theirs on the road. Maybe it’s just the owners van and only branded for advertising?
3. Tomo Burke in Castleisland - great to deal with. Always hear great things about him.

adam88

Troberto wrote: »

Walsh Bros are living proof that a van and delivery service along with good friendly service and prices will allways overcome town centre issues and outsider rival multinationals

My folks always bought stuff from them and I’ve bought stuff for my house off them as well. Dishwasher packed in few weeks ago, the lads arrived, took away the old one and fitted the new one for me. Very pleasant. I especially like dealing with the Walsh’s themselves

ongarboy

Troberto wrote: »

phater phagan wrote: »

I've bought a few things from Culloty's over the years; laptop, electric guitar and amp and some small stuff, and was pleased with their prices for them. I didn't feel ripped-off at all. Although I do disagree with their stance on the pedestrianisation, I sent in my email to Kerry Coco, in favour of keeping it. On another matter, has anyone eaten at the Brogue Inn - I heard good things about it?

Brogue is great for steak and a decent pint and has a wide and varied menu too. Excellent

It won best carvery pub in Munster 2 years in a row recently too!

Troberto

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

Someone had mentioned a while back there were insurance issues. There may also have been a planning issue. They probably felt it wasn't worth the hassle anymore. Thankfully they are going to be refurbishing the Oakpark store though!

Makes sense for them to refurbish Oakpark. Plenty of parking there. Parking was crazy in MonValley and heard they couldn’t reach agreement to sort it so selling. I’m sure someone else will develop something there.
Nice small local would be great, walking distance and it has a liquor licence already.

Troberto

phater phagan wrote: »

I've bought a few things from Culloty's over the years; laptop, electric guitar and amp and some small stuff, and was pleased with their prices for them. I didn't feel ripped-off at all. Although I do disagree with their stance on the pedestrianisation, I sent in my email to Kerry Coco, in favour of keeping it. On another matter, has anyone eaten at the Brogue Inn - I heard good things about it?

Brogue is great for steak and a decent pint and has a wide and varied menu too. Excellent

Troberto

Quackster wrote: »

Is Expert not a purchasing group?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expert_(company)

In any case, back to the pedestrianisation issue, Culloty's continued opposition would put me off shopping there. Fortunately, we have Walsh Bros in the town centre as well (proving that an edge-of-town retail park isn't the only viable alternative).

Walsh Bros are living proof that a van and delivery service along with good friendly service and prices will allways overcome town centre issues and outsider rival multinationals

phater phagan

I've bought a few things from Culloty's over the years; laptop, electric guitar and amp and some small stuff, and was pleased with their prices for them. I didn't feel ripped-off at all. Although I do disagree with their stance on the pedestrianisation, I sent in my email to Kerry Coco, in favour of keeping it. On another matter, has anyone eaten at the Brogue Inn - I heard good things about it?

ongarboy

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

adam88 wrote: »

Read there that spar in Monavalley won’t be reopening. Wonder why

Someone had mentioned a while back there were insurance issues. There may also have been a planning issue. They probably felt it wasn't worth the hassle anymore. Thankfully they are going to be refurbishing the Oakpark store though!

The immediate area is probably covered ok with the petrol station shop across the way and the recently reopened shop in Shanakill which I think also has a coffee shop within it. It would be nice to have a decent replacement business of some sort in the old Spar unit as it has decent car parking and is a good focal point in the area.

Mookie Blaylock

Quackster wrote: »

Is Expert not a purchasing group?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expert_(company)

In any case, back to the pedestrianisation issue, Culloty's continued opposition would put me off shopping there. Fortunately, we have Walsh Bros in the town centre as well (proving that an edge-of-town retail park isn't the only viable alternative).

It's a reformation of the old Natalex group...not really applicable price wise unless you sign up to take on white goods also... which Tony stopped doing,
The point remains, that a rural buying group still can't afford to compete with a multi national that write of 10's of millions every year.
Perhaps ask in Walsh's as to how the parking (and the town's general economy)has affected them... particularly in regards to the amount of staff working there these days

Quackster

Mookie Blaylock wrote: »

Cullotys aren't...and you ignored the part where Harvey's were losing over 100 million while trading here...it's basic economics ...

Is Expert not a purchasing group?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expert_(company)

In any case, back to the pedestrianisation issue, Culloty's continued opposition would put me off shopping there. Fortunately, we have Walsh Bros in the town centre as well (proving that an edge-of-town retail park isn't the only viable alternative).

Mookie Blaylock

JonathonS wrote: »

Culloty, Walsh's and Tomo are all members of buying groups, so they are in a position to compete with Harvey N, Currys and Soundstore. Very often there is little or no difference in price between all of them them, but if there is you should haggle with the local guy for a better deal.

Cullotys aren't...and you ignored the part where Harvey's were losing over 100 million while trading here...it's basic economics ...

Ciarrai76

JonathonS wrote: »

Culloty, Walsh's and Tomo are all members of buying groups, so they are in a position to compete with Harvey N, Currys and Soundstore. Very often there is little or no difference in price between all of them them, but if there is you should haggle with the local guy for a better deal.

Tomo Burke's are great to deal with. I've got a few things off the over the past few years.

Ciarrai76

adam88 wrote: »

Read there that spar in Monavalley won’t be reopening. Wonder why

Someone had mentioned a while back there were insurance issues. There may also have been a planning issue. They probably felt it wasn't worth the hassle anymore. Thankfully they are going to be refurbishing the Oakpark store though!

JonathonS

Mookie Blaylock wrote: »

...but it's the same for Walsh's, Tomo Burke and all the other small independent dealers around the county ..they can't afford to trade at a loss...

Culloty, Walsh's and Tomo are all members of buying groups, so they are in a position to compete with Harvey N, Currys and Soundstore. Very often there is little or no difference in price between all of them them, but if there is you should haggle with the local guy for a better deal.

Pirates Ale

adam88 wrote: »

Read there that spar in Monavalley won’t be reopening. Wonder why

Thats a strange one alright, that was a very busy shop.
Maybe the owners feel they have enough on their plate with the 2 other shops.

I spoke to him last year and he was all for reopening it, said they would give it a facelift (and add a seated area) while they were at it.

adam88

Read there that spar in Monavalley won’t be reopening. Wonder why

Mookie Blaylock

adam88 wrote: »

I say it’s a long time since he sold a tv. Way overpriced when compared to Harvey Norman’s and Curry’s. I was going to support local last Xmas for speaker but he was way ott with his prices. The personal service is mice but it’s not worth ten percent premium

The normal bricks and mortar stores make between 8-18% on brown electrical goods.... Harvey Norman for years in Ireland were making huge losses...well over €100 million....all they were doing is servicing their debt...like a country,
we seem to have got bogged down in discussing Tony Culloty... but it's the same for Walsh's, Tomo Burke and all the other small independent dealers around the county ..they can't afford to trade at a loss...

Ciarrai76

goat2 wrote: »

Now that we are on to this subject, I use soundstore for most of my buying, but where is the cheapest place in Tralee for electricals, and floorcoverings, like carpet lino such like

NOt sure but the cheapest, but Slatterys in Boherbee are meant to be good. I see them recommended a lot.

goat2

Now that we are on to this subject, I use soundstore for most of my buying, but where is the cheapest place in Tralee for electricals, and floorcoverings, like carpet lino such like

Pirates Ale

I'd imagine if he wasnt selling TV's, he wouldnt stock them, a business like that will always have an element of long standing customers that wont mind paying a few quid extra.

adam88

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

That's a good idea! As was mentioned too, it was never easy to park outside there anyway, so its not that much of a difference. Its not an easy place to carry a tv out of & get it to the car. A delivery service would be ideal.

I say it’s a long time since he sold a tv. Way overpriced when compared to Harvey Norman’s and Curry’s. I was going to support local last Xmas for speaker but he was way ott with his prices. The personal service is mice but it’s not worth ten percent premium

Ciarrai76

phater phagan wrote: »

Perhaps a solution for Culloty's might be to establish a delivery service, and for a nominal extra charge they might be able to cover its cost. In addition, many people would be glad to have the merchandise taken to their homes -thus saving them the hassle - and there is a nice customer relations aspect to it too. Just a thought.

That's a good idea! As was mentioned too, it was never easy to park outside there anyway, so its not that much of a difference. Its not an easy place to carry a tv out of & get it to the car. A delivery service would be ideal.

phater phagan

Perhaps a solution for Culloty's might be to establish a delivery service, and for a nominal extra charge they might be able to cover its cost. In addition, many people would be glad to have the merchandise taken to their homes -thus saving them the hassle - and there is a nice customer relations aspect to it too. Just a thought.

Pirates Ale

To be fair, I dont think too many Steinway and Sons leave Culloty's, and its not as if there was loads of parking there before anyway.
I would have thought a pedestrianised 'feel good' Mall would be good for his business, but maybe not.

Ciarrai76

Mookie Blaylock wrote: »

That's just daft, how can you expect a business to move lock stock and barrel from a building they own, to a retail park...rent a property and try to compete with the multis while offering a personal service.... because of parking...
As for deliverys...you may want to talk to DHL who would never deliver in the town centre before 12pm

Look...it's a small point..I'm all for extending the pedestrianised hours...and I'm not sure if Cullotys are against it anymore...has anyone asked?

He was quoted in the Kerry’s Eye about 2 weeks ago as still being against it.

Mookie Blaylock

Quackster wrote: »

No, it's entirely his decision whether he wishes to move or not but he has to accept that, like any urban area, the town centre has been evolving over time and he has no right to expect otherwise.

He'd do well to read up on King Canute.

As for goods deliveries, like any pedestrian area anywhere in the country or further afield, that's facilitated in the early morning.

That's just daft, how can you expect a business to move lock stock and barrel from a building they own, to a retail park...rent a property and try to compete with the multis while offering a personal service.... because of parking...
As for deliverys...you may want to talk to DHL who would never deliver in the town centre before 12pm

Look...it's a small point..I'm all for extending the pedestrianised hours...and I'm not sure if Cullotys are against it anymore...has anyone asked?

Quackster

Mookie Blaylock wrote: »

There are no back exits to Cullotys shop though, he's been there since the 80's owns the building and to think he's going to move to an industrial park is just not on.
Ps... businesses across the road had the same issue CEX and Elverys, no back entrance for goods delivery and they were vocal in saying so

No, it's entirely his decision whether he wishes to move or not but he has to accept that, like any urban area, the town centre has been evolving over time and he has no right to expect otherwise.

He'd do well to read up on King Canute.

As for goods deliveries, like any pedestrian area anywhere in the country or further afield, that's facilitated in the early morning.