Shops/Businesses opening/closing

Mrs OBumble · 18-04-2019 9:51pm

iPear in Lower Abbeygate St was closed all day today.

And also on another day / time when I expected it to be open (in the last week ...I cannot remember exactly when though).

There's no sign up saying what going on. The displays are empty, but that's normal because they take all the stock out of the windows every night and put up shutters.

biko · 19-04-2019 8:18am

More speculation and discussion of Xian removed.
This thread doesn't allow speculation.

emptybladder · 19-04-2019 8:54am

emptybladder wrote: »

Partnership between Monroes and O’Grady’s on the Pier/Kirwan’s Lane. Will be called The Hangar apparently.

It seems it’s actually going to be called McCabe’s.

irish_major · 19-04-2019 9:08am

emptybladder wrote: »

It seems it’s actually going to be called McCabe’s.

Any link? I'm excited for a new bar in salthill!

Is mccabes not the name of an entrance to monroes? Same as front door and sonny molloys?

cfeeneyinterior · 19-04-2019 9:23am

<already covered in the PDF above> the link I had was also for the Xian closure notice, wasn't covered above... you've deleted my post though....

Mrs OBumble · 19-04-2019 1:40pm

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

iPear in Lower Abbeygate St was closed all day today.

And also on another day / time when I expected it to be open (in the last week ...I cannot remember exactly when though).

There's no sign up saying what going on. The displays are empty, but that's normal because they take all the stock out of the windows every night and put up shutters.

... and they 're open again today! Go figure.

ronnie3585 · 24-04-2019 11:24am

Rent the Runway creating 150 "high tech" jobs - https://www.newstalk.com/news/rent-the-runway-jobs-galway-850973

Operating temporarily in the Portershed, then moving to its permanent base in the Claddagh. I assume it's going into the old Piscatorial School which is looking better and better as it refurb gets closer to the finish.

?Cee?view · 24-04-2019 5:47pm

ronnie3585 wrote: »

Rent the Runway creating 150 "high tech" jobs - https://www.newstalk.com/news/rent-the-runway-jobs-galway-850973

Operating temporarily in the Portershed, then moving to its permanent base in the Claddagh. I assume it's going into the old Piscatorial School which is looking better and better as it refurb gets closer to the finish.

It is the Piscatorial School. Obviously this won't be a solution for all 150 though.

Gingganggooley · 25-04-2019 1:45pm

This new enterprise looks interesting. Electric bike rentals for Galway ðŸ‘Œ

e-rentalz.com

ongarboy · 26-04-2019 8:33am

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

This may have been already posted but Mothercare opening superstore in Wellpark. Will vacate their Eyre Sq store however.

Bazzy · 26-04-2019 8:57am

ongarboy wrote: »

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

This may have been already posted but Mothercare opening superstore in Wellpark. Will vacate their Eyre Sq store however.

Was shocked at it's location to be honest especially if they are selling bulky items nice to have the car handy to get them into

Mrs OBumble · 26-04-2019 9:08am

Bazzy wrote: »

Was shocked at it's location to be honest especially if they are selling bulky items nice to have the car handy to get them into

Well the current location is a shopping centre with an attached parking building. So us the new one. Not clear what the issue is

snoopy84 · 27-04-2019 9:22pm

You have to pay for parking, the shop was no where near the car park not even on the same floor, it wasn't handy to have a car seat fitted (not even sure if they do fit seats), they got rid of the feeding room due to space and you certainly wouldn't be carrying a travel system to your car from it. because of its location it never even entered my head to shop there when I was pregnant. there's five issues

Mrs OBumble · 27-04-2019 10:04pm

snoopy84 wrote: »

You have to pay for parking, the shop was no where near the car park not even on the same floor, it wasn't handy to have a car seat fitted (not even sure if they do fit seats), they got rid of the feeding room due to space and you certainly wouldn't be carrying a travel system to your car from it. because of its location it never even entered my head to shop there when I was pregnant. there's five issues

Ya, and in Wellpark, you'll be parking right at the door. Not.

(Not sure what a "feeding room" has to do with parking - but there are a lot more cafes and thus a lot less pressure on seating in ESC than in Welpark.)

Back on topic:

The original Pie Man shop in Cross St is now White Rabbit, a small food place doing fondue and similar stuff, operated by the same people as Pie Man.

I was wrong about the fish-and-chip shop in Cross St. It hasn't become part of the pub-complex. Instead it's now open as Pizza Amore Neaopolitan pizza.

And the former Oven Door bakery in Middle St now has signwriting saying it's going to be Marmalade Bakery. The first sign in the window said open February, this was changed to March and now says "soon" - but the fitout look close to done.

ingalway · 27-04-2019 11:12pm

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

And the former Oven Door bakery in Middle St now has signwriting saying it's going to be Marmalade Bakery. The first sign in the window said open February, this was changed to March and now says "soon" - but the fitout look close to done.

Marmalade Bakery is being opened by the owner/chef of The Kitchen in the City Museum.

finlma · 28-04-2019 8:17pm

shenanagans wrote: »

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

It's a print shop called "Print More".

ongarboy · 29-04-2019 4:51pm

finlma wrote: »

It's a print shop called "Print More".

I hope the people erecting the signage don't mix up the letters!!

Jammyd · 02-05-2019 8:43pm

Boots confirmed for Phase 2 of the Gateway retail park in Knocknacarra, just what it needs another pharmacy..https://brochures.bannon.ie/files/2018-retail-review-&-2019-retail-outlook.pdf

Bredabe · 02-05-2019 11:04pm

Jammyd wrote: »

Boots confirmed for Phase 2 of the Gateway retail park in Knocknacarra, just what it needs another pharmacy..https://brochures.bannon.ie/files/2018-retail-review-&-2019-retail-outlook.pdf

Sad for the independents there, but so much handier for those of us who boots on a weekly basis.

Fitz* · 05-05-2019 12:06pm

Was there an official reason given as to why Hole In The Wall closed?

Mrs OBumble · 05-05-2019 1:03pm

FitzShane wrote: »

Was there an official reason given as to why Hole In The Wall closed?

Lots of mumbling around about it being a long story. But nobody saying much out loud. Not sure I'd believe any story I heard!

JCX BXC · 05-05-2019 6:24pm

Saw two Gardaí ensuring it was closed on Thursday night, checking the doors, looking around, take from that what you wish.

flazio · 06-05-2019 11:30am

Summer market starting in Salthill next week.
https://thisisgalway.ie/salthill-summer-sunday-market-set-to-open-next-weekend/

45mhrc7evo1d3n · 20-05-2019 10:09am

Samyo Asian Food restaurant opening in Upper Salthill. It's in the new unit between the AIB and Black Cat. The fit out looks good: http://picdeer.com/samyo_asian_food.

ben.schlomo · 20-05-2019 12:33pm

Scrumdiddlys ice cream opening in the old cupcake unit opposite Dough Bros.
Cafe/restaurant going into the two storey ex Boi beside side entrance of ESC.

m17 · 20-05-2019 9:36pm

Havery norman knocknacarra 20/05/19

Mrs OBumble · 20-05-2019 10:51pm

ingalway wrote: »

Marmalade Bakery is being opened by the owner/chef of The Kitchen in the City Museum.

Opened last week.

More cake-shop than bakery from what I saw.

Lovely foodl but prices seem on a par with what you'd pay for similar items at Kitchen in the Museum, despite this being a mostly take-away bakery. (There a few tables on one wall for eat or drink-in customers, but no chairs). Eg scones over twice what McCambridges charge for similar. Now sure how well it will last with this approach.

buzz11 · 21-05-2019 3:25am

ben.schlomo wrote: »

Scrumdiddlys ice cream opening in the old cupcake unit opposite Dough Bros.

Are you sure? the sign on the premises says 'To Let' and no indication of any changes inside

ben.schlomo · 21-05-2019 8:06am

buzz11 wrote: »

ben.schlomo wrote: »

Scrumdiddlys ice cream opening in the old cupcake unit opposite Dough Bros.

Are you sure? the sign on the premises says 'To Let' and no indication of any changes inside

I am, unless they're mistaken on the unit they've rented for themselves (as per their FB).

cfeeneyinterior · 21-05-2019 2:50pm

ben.schlomo wrote: »

I am, unless they're mistaken on the unit they've rented for themselves (as per their FB).

https://www.facebook.com/397363083658040/posts/2318432094884453/

ronnie3585 · 22-05-2019 4:14pm

R.M. McCabes gastro pub has opened in the premises Salt used to occupy. Haven't been in yet, just passed it today and it looks very smart from the outside.

45mhrc7evo1d3n · 22-05-2019 4:32pm

R.M. McCabes Gastro Pub now open in Upper Salthill. It's in the former Salt premises.I don't know what kind of food they are offering. Unfortunately there is no info on their FB page except their address and phone number.

beardybrewer · 22-05-2019 4:46pm

Found this review on google maps already. Had a picture of the menu, but with no prices

https://goo.gl/maps/nRz8wUzSkHkanVVx8

Bredabe · 22-05-2019 5:30pm

beardybrewer wrote: »

Found this review on google maps already. Had a picture of the menu, but with no prices

https://goo.gl/maps/nRz8wUzSkHkanVVx8

Had a quick look while waiting for the bus, roughly between 12-16e for a main course.

23-05-2019 12:11am

Miss Selfridge will be closing according to RTE.
The group is closing others around Ireland and the UK at the same time.

m17 · 26-05-2019 3:13pm

Boots are coming to knocknacarra

?Cee?view · 27-05-2019 10:04am

m17 wrote: »

Boots are coming to knocknacarra

Disappointing for local pharmacies

youngrun · 29-05-2019 9:47am

New place Cafe Roscoes opening in the Diamonds and Gold unit in Cross Street
White Rabbit beside it is new ish also the old Piemaker

City of Cafes 2020 ?!

ronnie3585 · 29-05-2019 10:19am

youngrun wrote: »

White Rabbit beside it is new ish also the old Piemaker

Is the Piemaker gone?

Gremlinertia · 29-05-2019 10:32am

ronnie3585 wrote: »

Is the Piemaker gone?

Moved just down to the corner unit.

Anima · 29-05-2019 8:12pm

Any idea what happened to Cactus Jacks? Seems to be closed.

Ryertex · 29-05-2019 8:51pm

There’s a new Irish music song and dance show Celtic Dream started last week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights in Monroe’s. Not being run by Monroe’s, it’s a new start up business but using Monroe’s venue.

Fitz* · 29-05-2019 10:56pm

Anima wrote: »

Any idea what happened to Cactus Jacks? Seems to be closed.

Was wondering the same.

what_traffic · 30-05-2019 8:45am

Anima wrote: »

Any idea what happened to Cactus Jacks? Seems to be closed.

Ya its closed. Pretty sure Druid own the building - heard on the street that a restaurant / wine bar to be going in here

Redo91 · 30-05-2019 1:33pm

what_traffic wrote: »

Anima wrote: »

Any idea what happened to Cactus Jacks? Seems to be closed.

Ya its closed. Pretty sure Druid own the building - heard on the street that a restaurant / wine bar to be going in here

Sad to hear. Ate there a good few times over the years and always had a good meal. Ate in there as recently as Easter.

GerardKeating · 30-05-2019 3:34pm

Looks like no LIDL for the Westside of g city

https://galwaybayfm.ie/galway-bay-fm-news-desk/higher-planning-authority-rules-out-new-lidl-store-for-knocknacarra/

what_traffic · 30-05-2019 4:02pm

GerardKeating wrote: »

Looks like no LIDL for the Westside of g city

https://galwaybayfm.ie/galway-bay-fm-news-desk/higher-planning-authority-rules-out-new-lidl-store-for-knocknacarra/

Daft decision from ABP.

Bredabe · 30-05-2019 4:44pm

what_traffic wrote: »

Daft decision from ABP.

No surprise as it was so overdue,
I assume it was a 'motivated' decision, I hope they look to barna/furbo now.

In my experience and all things being equal, more shops means more shoppers not less.

beardybrewer · 30-05-2019 6:18pm

Well feck, I was really looking forward to having a Lidl bakery across the road.

Barna is a pretty good idea though.

JCX BXC · 30-05-2019 6:59pm

what_traffic wrote: »

GerardKeating wrote: »

Looks like no LIDL for the Westside of g city

https://galwaybayfm.ie/galway-bay-fm-news-desk/higher-planning-authority-rules-out-new-lidl-store-for-knocknacarra/

Daft decision from ABP.

Very daft, I cannot see how it would have been bad for the area, not like there's any small shops it could close like the small towns ABP let shops like Lidl, Tesco and Aldi open in.

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