This is how the site looks today. It's not going to be a Nando's any time soon.
It looks like they're trying to re-use some of the existing walls. I'd have though this would be more expensive than knocking and rebuilding from scratch. An un-informed guess is that a total re-build would have needed planning, but a "refurb" doesn't provided the end-use is the same.
Papa Rich in Tornog on the Headford Road seems to be closed. Hasn't been open in a few weeks now.
Apparently Leonidas Chocolates are re-opening in the same Corbett Court unit they occupied before, next to the escalators.
I think they could re-construct and just keep the same layout and still be within their current planning. It does seem odd to get rid of so much of it but then keep the perimeter walls. I am guessing the section removed at the front is to put in larger doors. Could tell when it was standing that the roof was f*cked.
There might be some grant involved for 'refurbishing' the building rather than starting anew
Newspoint Galway shopping centre closed
Little Stars Creche group closing December 5th 2025
The chipper part of Da Roberta's in Salthill, has signs saying Subway Salthill. They have gutted the interior so I assume as soon as that finished they will open.
The unit closest to Lenaboy Ave in Bailypoint has had glass shop doors put in, I assume they got the PP for it sorted out and working towards the opening atm.
I'm having deja vu. Subway is coming back to Salthill? They seem to be closing down everywhere you look.
What's supposed to be going into that unit in BailyPoint?
Pop up shop in former jewellers premises beside AXA Insurance office in Corrib Shopping Centre now open. Lovely range of irish designed and made gifts:
https://www.instagram.com/the_giftcollective?igsh=aXV0MGpyNjB0cHRw
Energie Fitness Gym if I'm thinking about the correct side.
Last I heard, it's a shop and off-licence. Judging by its size, I'm guessing it's probably a supermarket-style store.
The Subway has seating by the window and the ovens/counter were hours from being finished when I passed at coffee time this afternoon, we are having a running bet they will be open by mid next week!
A londis is almost ready to open beside Esquire cafe/the baggage storage place. Pretty sure the same franchise operator as the one up by supermacs the other side of Eyre Square
Any date for the Nando's opening?
Building isn't rebuilt yet
So not for a while.
Next year.
Tesco livery on the side door of the Bailypoint unit at the Lenaboy Ave turnoff.
Did you pay up yet on the bet? 😜
Will that make it five TESCO Expresses?
Newcastle Road
Tirellan / Headford road / Ballinfoyle (not exactly sure where)
Ballybane (formerly Joyces, I think)
Doughiska (formerly Joyces)
New one in Salthill
Ballybane isn't a Tesco Express.
I was thinking, the Ballybane one is a full size store.
Apparently so, but it leaves a lot to be desired. Very poor selection for a "superstore ".
Larkin Engineering planning to open new manufacturing sa Spidéal
Westend Christmas Market now open at Silkes Cash and Carry, 23 William St West, Galway H91 T283
Over the years always wondered what the inside of the building looks like, nice Facade on the building.
Front on both sides has been covered with big banners. I think to cover-up the state the building is in.
It's a kind of Art-deco style shop front / business front and there aren't many examples in Galway so I'd say any attempt to change it will incur the wrath of the professional objector types.
Built In 1944 in Art Deco style, check out:
