Clonmel Thread

cml387 · 14-02-2026 05:29PM

I believe from having some inside knowledge that Peter Mark are finally moving out of zombie city and into Oakville

It wasnt me123 · 14-02-2026 08:53PM

Yes they are, good for them to get away from Market Place. Just before Covid Dunnes Oakville had planning permission up for a cafe - pity they didn’t follow up with that - is definitely needed there.

julyjane · 14-02-2026 09:58PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124227528#Comment_124227528

Kennys centra in fethard posted that they got their last delivery from them today so I guess it is true unfortunately. Are/were there many people working there?

Recliner · 15-02-2026 12:14PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124236793#Comment_124236793

I'd love a cafe in Oakville. I think it's really missing one there.

Speaking of cafes, we had an horrible experience in Esquires in Tesco recently. We've often gone to the one in the Poppyfields and I really like that one.

Sad to say the Tesco one doesn't seem to be run to the same standard. Second visit, first was average but we said early days, give them a chance. Ordered a toasted sandwich and a chicken burger and chips. My sandwich came out, barely toasted, and basically thrown together. Told a few mins for the burger. It never arrived. I'd had almost finished mine and my OH enquired to be told a minute more. I finished mine and I went to enquire again to be informed that the person in the kitchen preparing the food had gone on break. The girl we were dealing with was downright rude and TBH has no place dealing with the public. She asked me did I expect people to work all day with no break. Not the response I was expecting. I asked for my money back and we said we'll never use it again.

It's a shame, but I'd rather spend my hard earned money in a better run establishment.

cml387 · 15-02-2026 01:57PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124237955#Comment_124237955

Good to know. And I'm not as big a fan of Esquire's as some.

Just to point out that the Tesco restaurant does have the benefit of Robert Ballagh paintings on the wall, originally painted for the Ormonde Hotel I believe and then displayed in the museum for some years.

bmc58 · 15-02-2026 04:06PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124238162#Comment_124238162

What good are paintings if you're hungry?You go to an art gallery or a museum if you want to look at paintings.

freshpopcorn · 16-02-2026 07:28PM

Eurogiant.

looksee · 16-02-2026 07:49PM

No cheapo pound-shop stuff, even at 50% off, is worth getting into the scrum that will happen tomorrow.

Ceepo · 19-02-2026 02:34PM

I see Camida have applied for changing if use planning permission for the old church on Anglesea Street.

Apparently they're looking for permission to use it as a restaurant.

Clonmel definitely needs a good restaurant.

Xenophile · 19-02-2026 08:25PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124248629#Comment_124248629

Befani's is as good as you will get anywhere.

Ceepo · 19-02-2026 09:33PM

I'll have to take your word for it, as I haven't been there in year's. I must take a trip there again based on your recommendation.

No harm in having some other restaurants to go to as well.

Lightscribe · 20-02-2026 09:11AM

I have to second Befani's, hadn't been for years but twice in the last 6 months I've had a really good meal there. Really tasty tapas and a great selection to choose from.

It wasnt me123 · 21-02-2026 04:41PM

I loved Befani’s but unfortunately they no longer open at lunchtime. Good food though.

Xenophile · 22-02-2026 01:08AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124254301#Comment_124254301

They open for Sunday lunch.

Recliner · 22-02-2026 11:25AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124241185#Comment_124241185

We called in here for a look. My OH spotted a few things in the DIY section that he reckoned had been massively inflated price wise. So when you paid the half price, you actually ended up paying more than you would have a week before.

That's what he thought anyway.

iceage · 25-02-2026 10:26PM

Looking for recommendation for full fibre broadband in Clonmel, I'm with Eir but getting fibre to my house on the heywood rd seems to be a total palava.. Is anyone using Digiweb and have you any suggestions?