carchaeologist wrote: » The off licenses have to be somewhat complicit in the fact these kinds of things are happening. Any time iv been in one lately there has been young lads there too loading up cars with beer. To be fair the pubs appear to be playing ball with regulations but it’s impossible to police the amount of drink bought outside of them. This and the fact young people really dont care about what the government says and only want to hand a good time, we were all like that in our twenties.
Ciarrai76 wrote: » Its like anywhere, if you don't really like it you don't go back! No one is obliged to give anywhere a chance if they didn't enjoy it. And I'm not bad mouthing them. I'm giving my opinion on a place! I didn't really think it was amazing, so I didn't go back. Not sure how that's bad mouthing a place? You don't go and complain in every place you eat or drink if you don't like something??
dominatinMC wrote: » Probably? Maybe? That's all conjecture. At this moment, you haven't a clue how those events transpired, so save the hand wringing and finger wagging for when you can actually support your claims.
CiarraiAbu2 wrote: » Ya thats probably what happened, they had multiple large meals and a few drinks and gathered for a sing song.
dominatinMC wrote: » Where's the evidence that this wasn't the case? For all we know, this crowd spent an hour and a half in multiple pubs (eating a substantial meal in each), or were coming from a house party. All I saw was a video of non-compliance with social distancing (and anti-social behavior!)
CiarraiAbu2 wrote: » https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10222636957609266&id=1132429546&sfnsn=mo&extid=iEyieoID3Z8UDNBF&d=n&vh=i An hour and a half with a substantial meal my arse, Killarney last night
TigerTim wrote: » Anyone see a drone flying over Oakpark in the past few days. Saw if flying from direction of Forge cross down towards town on Sunday afternoon around 4. Again Tuesday morn about 8.30 it passed down fairly fast over the Muing/Derrylea side of the Listowel & headed towards town until I lost sight of it & returned a few mins later on the other side of the Listowel road , more over Oakpark Demesne/ Oakley Park. Wonder was it legit or some scumbag scoping the area?. T.
Rows Grower wrote: » That's quite a record you've got there.
Darc19 wrote: » 8 years. That's very little. I'm 35 years in business roles as owner, director and senior management. I've worked in companies that went into liquidation in the early 90's another that folded in 2007. New Look went into administration yesterday. They were selling gift cards up to Thursday. Reading today's reports on Brookfield it seems they tried their best to recruit for this year and when it became obvious last week that the numbers were not adding up and recruitment had stopped, they called in liquidators. That's how it works. If they are found to have "enriched" themselves or traded while knowing that they were going to be insolvent, that carries heavy penalties and the odce takes such issues very seriously. But as a 8 years business person you would know that.
Traleelad wrote: » Length of time in business or knowledge has nothing to do with this. Plenty high profile and experienced businesses and business people go bust. The issue here is that in a private school is far easier to see a situation where you cannot “trade out” of trouble. If they didn’t have substantially enough pupils in July to cover themselves well then they shouldn’t have still accepted money from families in late August. This wasn’t a case where one or two additional pupils were going to push it over the line late in the game. This is nothing to do with business this is common decency in a very troubling time.
SouthWesterly wrote: » Update on 7th heaven. I was in touch with them on their FB page today about the menu. Sad that it's easier to complain about a local business on a forum than to contact them and help the business survive. They had heard the same from other people and put one in the window last week Edit: they offered me a free lunch.. See what you missed:D
Forge83 wrote: » I have 8 years business experience thanks. My knowledge of business operation, liquidation, receiverships etc isn’t bad. Currently own 2 successful businesses with a 3rd opening in October. Both ground to a halt like everyone else’s. My issue is with the obvious deception. Parents would have had kids enrolled before August so they knew their numbers weren’t viable before they took deposits two weeks ago. They would have my full sympathy otherwise as running any business is stressful at the best of times.
SouthWesterly wrote: » In my view it can't have been so bad that you didn't complain. I'm sorry but I've little time for people who'll bad mouth someone behind a veil of anonymity and won't say it to their face. You're not being fair on them by not giving them a chance to fix the problem.
ongarboy wrote: » Well, if Kerry's elected TD can open his wet pub if someone orders a bag of chips from across the road, sure why wouldn't anyone else do it? I'm not knocking it. I think as long as pubs, wet or gastro ensure HSE guidelines are adhered to, then let them open. The issue then is... are the guidelines being strictly adhered to?https://www.thesun.ie/news/5835208/coronavirus-in-ireland-danny-healy-rae-opens-pub-kerry/
Traleelad wrote: » I think most people would get over the fact that they closed. While not ideal for kids and families that now don’t have a place for their kids it unfortunately is a fact of life that business close. The issue I’m gathering from most people via social media is the fact that they took large deposits up to and including €3000 as late as last week. This in my opinion is down right theft. They knew whilst taking money from people and families that they would be entering liquidation which is completely unacceptable. There is a clear difference here between this type of business ie a private school and any tourism or Covid 19 related closures.
Darc19 wrote: » Amazing how people jump to conclusions. Amazing how people who have zero business experience suddenly know how to run one. Thankfully my business is strong and has thrived recently, but I've many friends who have had a torrential time. Cash reserves are fine for a temporary slow down, but when your business grinds to a halt, you don't have the cash reserves. You naturally will try and trade out of it. You hope that a new season will allow you turn a corner. My guess in this case is that the numbers for the coming year simply did not meet expectations. It's the same in high fashion as there are no events, it's the same with many restaurants and pubs, though the home tourist season has helped. Kerry is full of tourist businesses, will all of those attacking this business attack all the other businesses that may close in the coming months and show the same lack of basic knowledge? Seems these guys were in business for many many years. Hardly a fly by night operator. Just saw that they mostly took payment online via cards. Chargeback means that anyone who paid by Visa or mastercard (debit or credit) simply do a chargeback. So unless you paid by cash (unlikely) or cheque (unlikely) or bank transfer, you will have zero financial loss
Forge83 wrote: » Pubs are starting more and more to chance their arms. Guaranteed that outside food collaborations will be banned next week. I passed An Cearnog in the square today a few times, didn’t see a plate of food once and no social distancing. How on earth are they getting away with it.
Ciarrai76 wrote: » No, I just don't think I'll go back there. I prefer other places. The Glasshouse is great, top notch sandwiches and a great brunch menu on Saturdays.
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