Shops/Businesses opening/closing

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.

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