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What is happening with Jurys/Ard Rí Hotel

deadybai

Its being lying idle for years now and is a huge eye sore. I always wondered how it got planning permission in the first place. Sure its beyond repair at this stage. Why can't they demolish it? It really is horrible.

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anto9

It reminds me of that monstrocity in Central Dublin ,Liberty Hall . Both need to be demolished .

Trick of the Tail

Should have been razed to the ground years ago. Its a blot on the landscape, an eyesore overlooking the city.

The City Council have the power to demolish is and invoice the owners, but they don't have the guts to do it.

So best to just leave it rot there and make the city look terrible.

wellboytoo

Nothing is the answer,IMO it has a minus value because the cost of taking down the building outweighs the value of the land, and it is a useless deign for a modern hotel .

deadybai

This was uploaded in Jan 2011. Would nearly make you cry. Such a shame to let it go like this. Used to go up there often enough to the hotel and the gym. Looks like something from Chernobyl.

wmpdd3

Is it all still there with just the hoarding on the front? You would think the cost of putting a car around it was more than demolishing it? Maybe not when the rubble had to be removed.

I think it says beautiful location for a hotel.

The_Shotz

deadybai wrote: »

This was uploaded in Jan 2011. Would nearly make you cry. Such a shame to let it go like this. Used to go up there often enough to the hotel and the gym. Looks like something from Chernobyl.

Some venue for a disaster/zombie film!

anto9

For a quick demolition ,get in the old I.R.A .THEY DONE A GREAT JOB WITH NELSONS PILLAR .(though i did not agree with that ,as they could just have took off Nelson himself at the very top .) .

Finnbar01

Wasn't there a castle on that site before? Does anyone know the name of it and any history about it?

[Deleted User]

Flemings Castle was on the site before being demolished to make way for the hotel i believe...dont know any of its history though.

danjo-xx

I would rather see the old grain mills go first tbh

robtri

danjo-xx wrote: »

I would rather see the old grain mills go first tbh

could not agree more.....
the ard ri now it boarded up doesnt look to bad, the mills are appalling

Shane07

I wouldnt like to see the Ard ri go to be honest,this could have been a landmark building had it not been left go to rack and ruin! It still has amazing views for a hotel which hopefully it can be restored to in time.Deff agree with above posts the North Quays are in a awful condition with parts on the mill starting to fall down now!.Until the Ard ri is sold or whatever happens I think it should have art work painted on it or something rather than just the current white colouring!

anto9

How long is it closed .I lived in Waterford City for several years up to around March 2008 .I think it was still open then ,or not ?

deadybai

anto9 wrote: »

How long is it closed .I lived in Waterford City for several years up to around March 2008 .I think it was still open then ,or not ?

I think it was around that stage. When it closed. Not sure of the exact date. Im 100% it was closed destroyed by 2010 because was a Kilkenny 'Drive for Five' poster painted on the top.

deadybai

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055410375
Here ya go. November 2008 was when this thread was started and from the comments it was smashed up by then.

This article was uploaded in 2010. Says it was closed 4 years then. Not so sure about that
http://www.munster-express.ie/local-news/heartbreak-hotel/

Professey Chin

Closed in 2006 if my debs memories are in tact

deadybai

Professey Chin wrote: »

Closed in 2006 if my debs memories are in tact

Jeanie it doesnt seem that long. The fecking state of it in this photo. Surely its beyond repair.

FestyOSemtex

If only those walls could talk. I'd say there was some load of women rode in that place down through the years.

anto9

It just about signifies the state of the property market in Waterford ,even yet .Wish i had just 30 k to buy an Apartment ,by the river near the peoples park .

The Bowling Alley

If the walls could talk:
"Please...let me die...."

lazeedaisy

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055024491

More chat here,

danjo-xx

lazeedaisy wrote: »

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055024491

More chat here,

5yr old thread :rolleyes:

lazeedaisy

danjo-xx wrote: »

5yr old thread :rolleyes:

I realise how old it was when I posted :rolleyes, thought it answered some of the questions on dates etc,

If you feel to added nothing to the forum I am happy to take it down, I thought it was interesting,

It's nice to CHAT, I guess you meet all sorts here huh

anto9

The 5 year old post was interesting as if gave a lot more detail ,and gave a time line .Thanks for that .

danjo-xx

The OP asked

What is happening with Jurys/Ard Rí Hotel

It was from this point of view that I rolled my eyes over a 5yr old thread.

This thread like most, went off topic, I stayed on topic.

Anyway hope ye all have a good and safe wan!

lazeedaisy

Pedantic pat,

During the forum other questions were asked, I thought I was offering another perspective,

You win,

I bet it's lonely at the top!

lazeedaisy

To be honest,

In fairness,

Staying on topic and proud,

Not a great award to win,

The best forums go off topic

danjo-xx

lazeedaisy wrote: »

To be honest,

In fairness,

Staying on topic and proud,

Not a great award to win, I'm just following the forum rules and not out to win anything.

The best forums go off topic
So why have mods then!

There are special off topic forums anyway if thats your choice.

Dum_Dum

How in God's name can such a building be left derelict for nearly 10 years in such a prominent situation.

What's wrong with this town? Does anyone give a $hit? Or is everything OK because it's wrapped up in a bit of plastic?

Shane07

I cant understand why they cant let Spraoi or some artists do an art piece on it or something better that just the white box look now! Is it still in Nama or was it bought?