New Businesses opening in Dublin 15

ongarboy · 31-07-2015 10:33am #1

MOD NOTE: This thread is for announcements/discussion of new businesses in our area.

I know this was discussed in the new Facebook data centre in Clonee thread but I didn't want to drag that thread too much off topic. I just spotted this article detailing Maxol's largest service station that is going up on the M3.

http://www.shelflife.ie/maxol-to-open-groups-largest-ever-service-station-in-mulhuddart/

Mods - is it worth having a general New Businesses opening in D15 thread where any new business/restaurant/shop in the pipeline etc can be discussed or people can provide heads ups etc. I know similar threads operate in other regional forums and are very active and high view count. I think one was created just for the Blanch SC recently in this forum but perhaps a wider D15 thread?

Larbre34 · 31-07-2015 11:22am

All well and good, but the first issue I can see for their desire to have a decent size independent retailer, is the lack of two way traffic over the Damastown interchange. They are effectively cut off from a desire line for local trade, from an area with decent income. Personally I wouldnt be bothered going that far knowing I have to loop back around through Clonee village to go home again.

And the local trade will be vital, as I can see the passing trade being quite limited as people will be so close to the M50 /Dublin by the time they pass this new complex on the N3, they may not bother stopping.

January · 31-07-2015 11:39am

Larbre34 wrote: »

All well and good, but the first issue I can see for their desire to have a decent size independent retailer, is the lack of two way traffic over the Damastown interchange. They are effectively cut off from a desire line for local trade, from an area with decent income. Personally I wouldnt be bothered going that far knowing I have to loop back around through Clonee village to go home again.

And the local trade will be vital, as I can see the passing trade being quite limited as people will be so close to the M50 /Dublin by the time they pass this new complex on the N3, they may not bother stopping.

You don't have to loop back around clonee village to go home again. You can head back out onto the n3 come off and back on again at blanch centre.

eviltwin · 31-07-2015 11:45am

I'm looking forward to it, the Topaz in the village is an awkward enough place to get in and out of especially if you need to get over the bridge.

Larbre34 · 31-07-2015 11:58am

January wrote: »

You don't have to loop back around clonee village to go home again. You can head back out onto the n3 come off and back on again at blanch centre.

That's even longer.

ongarboy · 31-07-2015 12:17pm

Larbre34 wrote: »

All well and good, but the first issue I can see for their desire to have a decent size independent retailer, is the lack of two way traffic over the Damastown interchange. They are effectively cut off from a desire line for local trade, from an area with decent income. Personally I wouldnt be bothered going that far knowing I have to loop back around through Clonee village to go home again.

And the local trade will be vital, as I can see the passing trade being quite limited as people will be so close to the M50 /Dublin by the time they pass this new complex on the N3, they may not bother stopping.

What if you are heading from Cavan/Meath to the south east? - handy midway refreshment/refuel stop?...not all destinations start and end in Dublin. I would think by it's pitch as a motorway style service station that is probably focusing on N3 traffic than local custom?

January · 31-07-2015 12:34pm

eviltwin wrote: »

I'm looking forward to it, the Topaz in the village is an awkward enough place to get in and out of especially if you need to get over the bridge.

I can't wait for it either. Might even apply for a job there!

Gaspode · 31-07-2015 12:46pm

ongarboy wrote: »

Mods - is it worth having a general New Businesses opening in D15 thread where any new business/restaurant/shop in the pipeline etc can be discussed or people can provide heads ups etc. I know similar threads operate in other regional forums and are very active and high view count. I think one was created just for the Blanch SC recently in this forum but perhaps a wider D15 thread?

By all means, sounds good to me.
I'll edit the title of this one and you get the honour of being the OP!

amdublin · 31-07-2015 10:21pm

I've rejoined Dublin 15 bikram yoga after about a year/year and half. Boy is it sooooooo much harder to get any kind of parking space for a class in the industrial park where it's located. Apparently due to all the businesses there now, and must be doing well too. Good to hear.

*I'm parking literally across the road (near the paint shop) for my classes so no problem!

dodzy · 01-08-2015 8:23am

Larbre34 wrote: »

All well and good, but the first issue I can see for their desire to have a decent size independent retailer, is the lack of two way traffic over the Damastown interchange. They are effectively cut off from a desire line for local trade, from an area with decent income. Personally I wouldnt be bothered going that far knowing I have to loop back around through Clonee village to go home again.

And the local trade will be vital, as I can see the passing trade being quite limited as people will be so close to the M50 /Dublin by the time they pass this new complex on the N3, they may not bother stopping.

It'll be a goldmine. Nothing surer.

By the way, anyone know what's going in next to alexion up in cruiserath? Anothe huge site.

January · 01-08-2015 10:13am

Another pharma plant. Not sure of name

Roger McAllen · 02-08-2015 12:37am

dodzy wrote: »

It'll be a goldmine. Nothing surer.

By the way, anyone know what's going in next to alexion up in cruiserath? Anothe huge site.

I think that is Alexion themselves expanding.

ongarboy · 08-08-2015 2:16pm

Toys'R'Us are opening in Blanch according to today's Indo. I'm guessing one of the empty units in Westend?

http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/toys-r-us-will-open-10-stores-to-take-on-smyths-31435422.html

holly_johnson · 10-08-2015 12:23pm

ongarboy wrote: »

Toys'R'Us are opening in Blanch according to today's Indo. I'm guessing one of the empty units in Westend?

http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/toys-r-us-will-open-10-stores-to-take-on-smyths-31435422.html

Interesting. I remember they had a pop up shop in the Westend a couple of years ago, just to grab the Christmas trade.

dodzy · 10-08-2015 2:57pm

ongarboy wrote: »

Toys'R'Us are opening in Blanch according to today's Indo. I'm guessing one of the empty units in Westend?

http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/toys-r-us-will-open-10-stores-to-take-on-smyths-31435422.html

Correct Sir, beside Gap, smack in the middle of Westend.

Arciphel · 11-08-2015 10:49am

Is that the unit that Laura Ashely are in, or used to be in?

dodzy · 11-08-2015 5:05pm

Arciphel wrote: »

Is that the unit that Laura Ashely are in, or used to be in?

Think LA is still there. I'm thinking that the Evans / Burtons 2 floor unit will house Toys R us.

That's affirmative. Toys R Us are going there.

ongarboy · 12-08-2015 1:33pm

dodzy wrote: »

Think LA is still there. I'm thinking that the Evans / Burtons 2 floor unit will house Toys R us.

Yes, I noticed the Burtons unit had shut down last month when I was looking for some new office shirts! I'd say that's the most likely venue. I think all the units over in the TK Maxx and Currys sections are fully occupied so not there.

Larbre34 · 12-08-2015 2:40pm

That Suit outlet has been having a closing down sale since about 2011.

ongarboy · 12-08-2015 10:01pm

The Art & Hobby chain are opening a shop in the Centre and looking for staff. Another good store to add to the retail mix there.

http://www.blanchardstowncentre.ie/exciting-retail-opportunities

ThisRegard · 13-08-2015 12:26am

Didn't they close their Santry branch a while back?

ongarboy · 13-08-2015 11:44pm

Insomnia Coffee seeking planning permission to change old NIB bank on Main St, Blanchardstown (junction with Tolka View) to a coffee shop.

Fingal Co Co planning reference.FW15A/0102

ongarboy · 20-08-2015 11:15pm

Camille Thai opening in the main street of Blanch also. Diep at Home has competition on its doorstep!!

Toto Wolfcastle · 20-08-2015 11:17pm

ongarboy wrote: »

Camille Thai opening in the main street of Blanch also. Diep at Home has competition on its doorstep!!

I know Mao is opening up there. Is Camille opening too?

Arciphel · 21-08-2015 4:23pm

ToysRus update, the unit in West End has signage in place already so they might be opening pretty soon!

ongarboy · 21-08-2015 7:51pm

Toto Wolfcastle wrote: »

I know Mao is opening up there. Is Camille opening too?

Camile is opening in the old Permanent TSB building. Hadn't heard about Mao opening in Blanch but I know they're opening in Lucan village alright.

Toto Wolfcastle · 21-08-2015 7:56pm

Excellent news. Camile has good deals. I love Diep but a bit of competition would be good.

Here's a link to the Mao news.

January · 22-08-2015 12:00am

I didn't even realise Molloys was gone.

Zaph · 22-08-2015 12:12am

January wrote: »

I didn't even realise Molloys was gone.

Molloys in Clonsilla? :eek:

January · 22-08-2015 11:34am

Zaph wrote: »

Molloys in Clonsilla? :eek:

No no, do not fear, just the one in the village beside the greyhound.

Zaph · 22-08-2015 11:36am

January wrote: »

No no, do not fear, just the one in the village beside the greyhound.

Phew, I was getting very worried there. Was that not a Carryout beside The Greyhound?

January · 22-08-2015 12:07pm

Zaph wrote: »

Phew, I was getting very worried there. Was that not a Carryout beside The Greyhound?

Was a Molloys years ago anyway... might have been a Carryout recently. Probably why it failed.

ThisRegard · 22-08-2015 6:15pm

It was a Molly's last time I was there.

Why would it being a Carry Out make it a likely reason for failure?

L1011 · 23-08-2015 11:13pm

ThisRegard wrote: »

Didn't they close their Santry branch a while back?

It was definitely closed (but fully stocked, for some reason) the last few times I was in Omni

AlanG · 25-08-2015 9:34am

With Camille, Insomnia and Mao opening it will make a big difference to the look of blanch village Insomnia will have a decent seating area which is great and will bring people into the village. Mao has planning for 18 seats in a fast food sort of layout so that is not too bad. Camille even have a few seats which is better than just take away. Hopefully Fingal will ensure all these places keep their seating once opened.

BabysCoffee · 25-08-2015 1:37pm

AlanG wrote: »

With Camille, Insomnia and Mao opening it will make a big difference to the look of blanch village Insomnia will have a decent seating area which is great and will bring people into the village. Mao has planning for 18 seats in a fast food sort of layout so that is not too bad. Camille even have a few seats which is better than just take away. Hopefully Fingal will ensure all these places keep their seating once opened.

Where is Insomnia going?

Pat Dunne · 25-08-2015 11:27pm

BabysCoffee wrote: »

Where is Insomnia going?

In the old AIB building, across from The Greyhound.

Hilly Bill · 26-08-2015 8:22pm

amdublin wrote: »

I've rejoined Dublin 15 bikram yoga after about a year/year and half. Boy is it sooooooo much harder to get any kind of parking space for a class in the industrial park where it's located. Apparently due to all the businesses there now, and must be doing well too. Good to hear.

*I'm parking literally across the road (near the paint shop) for my classes so no problem!

Its very busy there these days, ive stopped using the chipper because of the lack of parking.

amdublin · 26-08-2015 9:50pm

Hilly Bill wrote: »

Its very busy there these days, ive stopped using the chipper because of the lack of parking.

I hear ya! Could you park on the road or across the road? Rather than going into the ind estate.

I don't like to hear of a man missing out on his chipper because of parking.

ongarboy · 27-08-2015 9:32am

Assume ye're referring to Coolmine? It really seems to have the most unusual mix of tenants not normally seen in industrial estates. I once had to go into the Blanchardstown Job Centre there and the same building seemed to house a pizzeria, hair extensions shop and ethnic food store. Similar mix of shops in other parts of the estate! Not sure I like the idea of all these retail shops all laid out in such a disorganised fashion. Would look nicer if they were part of an organised street with traditional shopfronts. Assuming cheap rents are the attraction for them. The butchers and baby store strip at the front in the old car dealers looks somewhat more attractive with nicer shopfronts.

Arciphel · 27-08-2015 9:30pm

ongarboy wrote: »

The Art & Hobby chain are opening a shop in the Centre and looking for staff. Another good store to add to the retail mix there.

http://www.blanchardstowncentre.ie/exciting-retail-opportunities

Was there tonight and the Art & Hobby shop is now open, on the lower level across from the fountain where Lifestyle sports used to be.

holly_johnson · 28-08-2015 2:35pm

Arciphel wrote: »

Was there tonight and the Art & Hobby shop is now open, on the lower level across from the fountain where Lifestyle sports used to be.

This is bad news for my wallet. When it was in Omni it was easier to avoid!

AlanG · 04-09-2015 3:27pm

Has anyone tried Camile yet - it seemed to open during the week?

Toto Wolfcastle · 05-09-2015 5:03pm

Mao seems to be ready to go too. Not sure if it's open yet but they have all the signs up and stuff.

ongarboy · 06-09-2015 2:34pm

AlanG wrote: »

With Camille, Insomnia and Mao opening it will make a big difference to the look of blanch village Insomnia will have a decent seating area which is great and will bring people into the village. Mao has planning for 18 seats in a fast food sort of layout so that is not too bad. Camille even have a few seats which is better than just take away. Hopefully Fingal will ensure all these places keep their seating once opened.

Not quite a new business opening but I see in today's Sunday Business Post that Ryan's Garage on the Main Street is relocating and the site is now for sale for commercial/mixed use development. That could also help further enhance the village if the right mix of new tenants move in to whatever will be developed.

January · 06-09-2015 4:17pm

ongarboy wrote: »

Not quite a new business opening but I see in today's Sunday Business Post that Ryan's Garage on the Main Street is relocating and the site is now for sale for commercial/mixed use development. That could also help further enhance the village if the right mix of new tenants move in to whatever will be developed.

Does it say where they are going

Arciphel · 07-09-2015 8:33am

Maybe they are moving into the new car showroom that is going to be built next to the new Maxol on the N3...

dodzy · 07-09-2015 10:04am

Arciphel wrote: »

Maybe they are moving into the new car showroom that is going to be built next to the new Maxol on the N3...

I had heard that this was going to be a commercial vehicle set-up ?

ongarboy · 07-09-2015 3:30pm

It was just a real estate advert for the site. No mention of where Ryan's were relocating.

fletch · 08-09-2015 11:53am

AlanG wrote: »

Has anyone tried Camile yet - it seemed to open during the week?

Yes, tried it at the weekend...
Bit of a disaster really...went in to collect and waited over 30 mins...heard the guy on the phone saying there was a 2hr wait for delivered :eek:
In saying that, they were keeping people waiting well fed. By the time my food arrived I had eaten so much free stuff, I wasn't that hungry

My food was ready about 10mins before my partners so by the time (partly our fault as we ordered separately although at the exact same time) we got home mine was cold and needed microwaving.
We complained while we were there and got a free €10 voucher.
If I was ordering again, I would order in advance (on the same bill so food arrives together) and go down and collect it.
The food itself was very nice but they definitely need to improve the service (although they had bundles of staff and every cooker on the go)

Arciphel · 09-09-2015 4:58pm

Toys R Us has opened, went in to have a look around. Very expensive! I'd say easily 20-30% dearer than Smyths.

New Businesses opening in Dublin 15

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