Tralee Thread (No chit-chat)

counterlock · 07-10-2015 09:53PM

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

They had a 3 DAY closure, its not for something as simple as that! They call to you once, give you a list of things that they want done/rectified, they call again, if those things aren't done, its either they give you another chance or that's it, immediate closure and a fine. Believe me, they don't close you for 3 days for a fire door being blocked!

I meant it could be anything, people always assume the worst in these cases.

michael999999 · 07-10-2015 09:57PM

counterlock wrote: »

I meant it could be anything, people always assume the worst in these cases.

I give up!

Pirates Ale · 07-10-2015 10:49PM

I would have thought its fairly clear cut, they were closed by the Food Safety Authority

Chancer3001 · 08-10-2015 12:49AM

The reports are all online.

It was to do with their " control of foodstuffs" which would be keeping foods at certain temperatures etc

FourFourRED · 08-10-2015 12:50AM

Anyone free for a bit of chit chat!?

michael999999 · 08-10-2015 07:46AM

Ie not giving your customers food poisoning!

ongarboy · 08-10-2015 12:53PM

FourFourFM wrote: »

Anyone free for a bit of chit chat!?

Read the thread title!!;):P

Surprised alright that this place got shut down as it gave off a good impression outside of the kitchen! You never know what's going on behind the scenes!

Ciarrai76 · 08-10-2015 04:41PM

The Stonehouse restaurant have issued a statement on their FB page

https://www.facebook.com/stonehouse.tralee/posts/485859324920046?fref=nf

for anyone who can't access the link, below is the statement from the Stonehouse:

"Statement from the Management and Staff of The Stonehouse Restaurant

On September 30th 2015 the HSE issued a closure Order (Official Control of Foodstuffs Regulations 2010) on our Restaurant. This order was lifted the following day.
The main contributing factor to the closure order was that our menu was too large for the size of the Kitchen. The HSE visited us in December 2014 and subsequently asked us to reduce our menu.
As of September 30th 2015 we had not complied and the closure order was issued. In addition we had to repaint our kitchen floor with a special two part epoxy paint which required two coats of paint over two days.
We have strived to provide food to the highest standard with as much variety as possible since we opened and we will continue to do so but with a refined menu in the future."

oeb · 08-10-2015 05:00PM

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

The Stonehouse restaurant have issued a statement on their FB page

https://www.facebook.com/stonehouse.tralee/posts/485859324920046?fref=nf

The HSE can close you because they think you offer too many items on your menu? That does not seem right, I would be interested to see where that is legislated for.

Ciarrai76 · 08-10-2015 05:30PM

oeb wrote: »

The HSE can close you because they think you offer too many items on your menu? That does not seem right, I would be interested to see where that is legislated for.

yeah, that's strange one alright. Unless it means that they would have to have too much food on the premises, and not adequate storage facilities etc.

And they claim the order was lifted after a day but that they closed 2 more days to paint. But it says on the Food safety site that the closure order was made on the 30th Sept & lifted on the 2nd Oct!?

Its not a nice thing to happen to a business, no one wants to see places close and I know they are trying to put customer's minds at ease and not loose anyone, but their statement doesn't really ring true to me.

Kerrydude1981 · 08-10-2015 06:15PM

I see the sports grants were announced today

http://www.radiokerry.ie/news/e950000-allocated-to-kerry-sports-clubs/

Kerry ETB got 90k

What sporting facilities does Kerry ETB have?

Pink Fairy · 08-10-2015 07:28PM

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

yeah, that's strange one alright. Unless it means that they would have to have too much food on the premises, and not adequate storage facilities etc.

And they claim the order was lifted after a day but that they closed 2 more days to paint. But it says on the Food safety site that the closure order was made on the 30th Sept & lifted on the 2nd Oct!?

Its not a nice thing to happen to a business, no one wants to see places close and I know they are trying to put customer's minds at ease and not loose anyone, but their statement doesn't really ring true to me.

You're entitled to contact fsai and verify that if you wish

Ciarrai76 · 08-10-2015 09:41PM

Pink Fairy wrote: »

You're entitled to contact fsai and verify that if you wish

I don't particularly feel the need to, just saying I thought it sounds a bit odd.

Ciarrai76 · 08-10-2015 09:44PM

Kerrydude1981 wrote: »

I see the sports grants were announced today

http://www.radiokerry.ie/news/e950000-allocated-to-kerry-sports-clubs/

Kerry ETB got 90k

What sporting facilities does Kerry ETB have?

well done to the Austin Stacks!

counterlock · 08-10-2015 10:19PM

Do we get a shiny new thread now that we are over 10,000 posts?

kn · 09-10-2015 12:51AM

counterlock wrote: »

Do we get a shiny new thread now that we are over 10,000 posts?

If it wasn't for the culling and cutting over the last few years by over zealous mods it would now be 100k......or thereabouts

Ciarrai76 · 09-10-2015 01:12AM

kn wrote: »

If it wasn't for the culling and cutting over the last few years by over zealous mods it would now be 100k......or thereabouts

Before my time!

xxyyzz · 09-10-2015 09:08AM

Anyone know where you can get orange builders cord in Tralee?

Kerrydude1981 · 09-10-2015 09:17AM

xxyyzz wrote: »

Anyone know where you can get orange builders cord in Tralee?

Kellihers??

snoopy12 · 09-10-2015 09:24AM

Can anyone recommend a nice airy venue near tralee, be it a cafe or rental space, that could be used for a family gathering. a kids play area would be great. A bar is not needed (or particularly wanted). Food can be brought in if necessary. I'm not looking for much at all!

The hotels aren't very inspiring so I'm hoping that a boardsie can recommend a hidden gem!
Tia

xxyyzz · 09-10-2015 09:30AM

snoopy12 wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a nice airy venue near tralee, be it a cafe or rental space, that could be used for a family gathering. a kids play area would be great. A bar is not needed (or particularly wanted). Food can be brought in if necessary. I'm not looking for much at all!
The hotels aren't very inspiring so I'm hoping that a boardsie can recommend a hidden gem!
Tia

Ballyseedy garden center maybe?

bman1 · 09-10-2015 09:42AM

xxyyzz wrote: »

Anyone know where you can get orange builders cord in Tralee?

Boyles hardware up in clash.

kn · 09-10-2015 11:34AM

Iceland are opening November 25th.

Ciarrai76 · 09-10-2015 12:29PM

snoopy12 wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a nice airy venue near tralee, be it a cafe or rental space, that could be used for a family gathering. a kids play area would be great. A bar is not needed (or particularly wanted). Food can be brought in if necessary. I'm not looking for much at all!
The hotels aren't very inspiring so I'm hoping that a boardsie can recommend a hidden gem!
Tia

Ballyseedy Garden centre would be ideal! It has an outdoor and indoor play area for kids and loads of space! Lovely food and surroundings. It can be busy at weekends, so bear that in mind, but they do have plenty of seating in there.

coleen · 09-10-2015 01:59PM

snoopy12 wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a nice airy venue near tralee, be it a cafe or rental space, that could be used for a family gathering. a kids play area would be great. A bar is not needed (or particularly wanted). Food can be brought in if necessary. I'm not looking for much at all!
The hotels aren't very inspiring so I'm hoping that a boardsie can recommend a hidden gem!
Tia

If you wanted it to be a private venue Nana Beas in Castleisland do that and it is lovely and very good food.
It is near the new Library and has car parking . I would call it a hidden gem !

Pirates Ale · 09-10-2015 02:19PM

Builders line will be in any hardware shop.

kimbaines · 09-10-2015 02:38PM

I thought the Food Festival in Tralee the other week was very good esp. for the first one. Its a pity Tralee doesn't have a festival or event every couple of weeks like they seem to have in Killarney. Does any one know if anything else is coming up in the near future. I have some family planning a visit and it would be great if something was on in the town.
I hear great reports about Coaststeering going on in North Kerry but don't know if I would fancy jumping into the sea from a height at this time of year! Maybe I will pluck up the courage as it does sound like fun. Anyone any idea
on price?

Kerrydude1981 · 09-10-2015 03:56PM

Was reading there that Killarney had another successful adventure race last weekend, 2500 took part in it,Dingle holds one as well during the summer,its a pity Tralee doesn't have one at some stage of the year,

kev_Makaveli · 09-10-2015 03:57PM

Coasteering could be pretty decent. I wouldn't mind a bit of that myself

bobdcow · 09-10-2015 06:48PM

I think the Killarney Adventure race have a great "system" They run 1 in March(ish) and another in October, but here is the great thing - the medal you get get in March is missing a piece, and you win that piece in October to complete your medal, :-) I'd love to do it sometime - there is a race for beginners up to elite people.

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