Shops/Businesses opening/closing

biko · 01-04-2019 7:45pm #1

This thread is for information about shops, restaurants and other businesses you have seen opening or closing.

It is not for hearsay ("someone told me X or Y is about to open/close") but for your own personal observations.

It is not for speculations on why a place opened/closed.

Chat is fine but keep it on topic.

Be civil to staff and proprietors of local businesses.

shenanagans · 02-04-2019 12:57pm

'New Line' on the Tuam Rd beside Expert Electric. Appears to be a new Tile/Flooring/carpets etc business. Just noticed it yesterday....it's new it me never noticed it before.

Laviski · 02-04-2019 2:02pm

that credit union in galway shopping center closed and for a long time too as place is completely gutted.

Mrs OBumble · 02-04-2019 2:36pm

Laviski wrote: »

that credit union in galway shopping center closed and for a long time too as place is completely gutted.

Not for that long, sometime in January I think.

The exact date is in the other thread.

ronnie3585 · 03-04-2019 1:28pm

I was walking past the Fisheries Watchtower Museum beside the Wolfe Tone Bridge last night and it had a sign outside saying it was closed until further notice due to structural damage.

youngrun · 03-04-2019 4:07pm

City centre starts to remind me of the 80s /early 90s. So many closed shops and quiet streets even the likes of Cross Street- one side almost totally closed all day long, Eglinton St /Middle St many units empty or shut down.
Not sure if its a bellweather or sign of the times but it is very quiet off the main street.

shenanagans · 03-04-2019 5:21pm

New paint shop "Paint More" in Oranmore. Beside Lidl.

Bredabe · 03-04-2019 6:13pm

Anyone know when this month, the decision for Lidl Knocknacarra will be made?

ongarboy · 04-04-2019 9:46am

http://www.pleanala.ie/documents/reports/303/R303071.pdf

An Bord Pleanala have granted permission for a stand alone cafe to be constructed on the car park of Westside SC despite objections from all other retailers there including Dunnes over the loss of car parking spaces. I'm guessing it will be a Costa or Starbucks that goes in there?

Robbo · 04-04-2019 11:25am

ongarboy wrote: »

http://www.pleanala.ie/documents/reports/303/R303071.pdf

An Bord Pleanala have granted permission for a stand alone cafe to be constructed on the car park of Westside SC despite objections from all other retailers there including Dunnes over the loss of car parking spaces. I'm guessing it will be a Costa or Starbucks that goes in there?

Costas are starting to spring up in car parks elsewhere so they'd be the more likely.

JohnCleary · 04-04-2019 12:41pm

ongarboy wrote: »

http://www.pleanala.ie/documents/reports/303/R303071.pdf

An Bord Pleanala have granted permission for a stand alone cafe to be constructed on the car park of Westside SC despite objections from all other retailers there including Dunnes over the loss of car parking spaces. I'm guessing it will be a Costa or Starbucks that goes in there?

So Irish.... I believe alright that the cafe in Westside SC objected due to parking issues :pac:

I've never had a problem finding parking there, you just drive to the end (church side) - less chance of your car getting dinged up there, too. Heaven forbid some little darling would have to walk 100m to Dunnes.

I'm not a coffee person, but jobs are jobs.

Jammyd · 04-04-2019 4:03pm

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/retail-and-services/mothercare-ireland-reassures-customers-to-open-bigger-galway-store-1.3849497?mode=amp

I had mentioned this before but here’s a source for anyone who was wondering if Mothercare were pulling out of Galway- this has been years in the making as they had to wait to get out of there current lease plus the zoning had to be amended for wellpark

beardybrewer · 04-04-2019 4:18pm

Between Mothercare and DFS seems Wellpark is filling back up again which is good to see.

joeKel73 · 04-04-2019 9:42pm

You can add Lidl to that list too...

DaCor wrote: »

Details here https://galwaybayfm.ie/galway-bay-fm-news-desk/new-discount-foodstore-approved-for-wellpark-in-city/

jkforde · 06-04-2019 9:58pm

I see the former Townhouse bar is being renovated, I'm guessing another bar, an concrete info?

irisheddie85 · 07-04-2019 8:40am

jkforde wrote: »

I see the former Townhouse bar is being renovated, I'm guessing another bar, an concrete info?

That It will flood again in the next 2 years and then remain closed for a few years after that

ben.schlomo · 07-04-2019 8:52am

jkforde wrote: »

I see the former Townhouse bar is being renovated, I'm guessing another bar, an concrete info?

The sweater place next-door are opening a cafe there as far as I remember from a local media article some time last year.

youngrun · 07-04-2019 12:22pm

https://connachttribune.ie/regeneration-project-to-be-extended-to-former-bar-premises-300/

Yes, cafe and retail

They have done a good job on the first premises

pure.conya · 07-04-2019 5:18pm

beardybrewer wrote: »

Between Mothercare and DFS seems Wellpark is filling back up again which is good to see.

great stuff but all i want to know is when Peter pan will reopen

pure.conya · 07-04-2019 5:20pm

youngrun wrote: »

https://connachttribune.ie/regeneration-project-to-be-extended-to-former-bar-premises-300/

Yes, cafe and retail

They have done a good job on the first premises

having been in the shell of their first regen before the project began, they did a fantastic job, the owners, management and builders are a credit to the city

at1withmyself · 08-04-2019 5:34pm

Xian Street Food in Quay Street and Gourmet Tart in Ballybane effected by food closure orders

https://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/newsireland/dublin-restaurant-closed-due-to-substantial-evidence-that-rats-are-active/ar-BBVJh2i?ocid=spartanntp

Temporary closures so hopefully they get the issues sorted

Gadgetman496 · 08-04-2019 5:49pm

at1withmyself wrote: »

Xian Street Food in Quay Street and Gourmet Tart in Ballybane effected by food closure orders

https://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/newsireland/dublin-restaurant-closed-due-to-substantial-evidence-that-rats-are-active/ar-BBVJh2i?ocid=spartanntp

Temporary closures so hopefully they get the issues sorted

Both were sorted in days

https://galwaybayfm.ie/galway-bay-fm-news-desk/two-galway-food-businesses-served-with-closure-orders-in-march/

at1withmyself · 08-04-2019 6:20pm

Gadgetman496 wrote: »

Both were sorted in days

https://galwaybayfm.ie/galway-bay-fm-news-desk/two-galway-food-businesses-served-with-closure-orders-in-march/

Thanks just seen that in another website

irish_major · 09-04-2019 8:44am

Anyone know whats happening with Salt in salthill?

westgolf · 09-04-2019 10:41am

irish_major wrote: »

Anyone know whats happening with Salt in salthill?

Closed as part of the Galleon group crash.n Galleon itself has reopened under a new leaseholder.

45mhrc7evo1d3n · 09-04-2019 11:11am

at1withmyself wrote: »

Xian Street Food in Quay Street and Gourmet Tart in Ballybane effected by food closure orders

https://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/newsireland/dublin-restaurant-closed-due-to-substantial-evidence-that-rats-are-active/ar-BBVJh2i?ocid=spartanntp

Temporary closures so hopefully they get the issues sorted

Really disappointed to read the details of the closure order for the food prep premises of the Gourmet Tart. It's pretty gross that their premises were considered very dirty, with a lack of disinfection and hand hygiene.

irish_major · 09-04-2019 11:12am

westgolf wrote: »

Closed as part of the Galleon group crash.n Galleon itself has reopened under a new leaseholder.

Currently Salt is being painted and seems like its being gutted on the inside!

Gadgetman496 · 09-04-2019 12:05pm

Debenhams Galway gone into liquidation according to GBFM News

jenno86 · 09-04-2019 12:42pm

Gadgetman496 wrote: »

Debenhams Galway gone into liquidation according to GBFM News

The whole company rather than just Galway I think.

Gadgetman496 · 09-04-2019 12:45pm

jenno86 wrote: »

The whole company rather than just Galway I think.

Yes, but this thread is more Galway based.

Their whole business fell into administration last night after rejecting a bid from Mike Ashley

biko · 09-04-2019 1:04pm

Source Debenhams
https://www.companyrescue.co.uk/guides-knowledge/news/could-debenhams-go-into-administration-4231/

Update : 9th April 2019
There has been much in the news about Debenhams and their chance of falling into administration. Today it has happened in that the company has now gone into administration and is in the hands of its lenders.

Mike Ashley's deal of £200m was not accepted so lenders are now in control of the business, wiping out the shareholders.

The £560m debt is being called. With almost £3bn pounds of sales last year, the company's shares have been suspended. It is expected that about 50 stores will close and there will be negotiations with the Landlords to reduce rents.

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