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rottie 11

Anyone know where I could get an exhaust welded around tralee ?

Zefff

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

Its probably from the eave-shoots on the buildings or the roof tiles. The birds tend to pick them off!

Ah yeah. I thought of that too. Thanks for confirming such a triviality! There are many more fascinating questions where that came from, but I'll save them for more fun times later!:p

Ciarrai76

Zefff wrote: »

Here's a random question. What's with the little pieces of moss/organic debris always on the sidewalks? Does it come from the gutters? The street cleaner? Funny, the things someone from away will notice! haha

Its probably from the eave-shoots on the buildings or the roof tiles. The birds tend to pick them off!

Zefff

Here's a random question. What's with the little pieces of moss/organic debris always on the sidewalks? Does it come from the gutters? The street cleaner? Funny, the things someone from away will notice! haha

Ciarrai76

Pink Fairy wrote: »

They closed the timepiece restaurant in north circular road about a fortnight ago would they really want to be getting into this so soon afterwards? I agree the fare is different, but it's not like Tralee is short of places to eat

I hadn't even noticed that was closed. I'm usually shopping there in the evening, so it is closed then, but anytime I was there during the day, it was always very quiet.

ongarboy

Pink Fairy wrote: »

They closed the timepiece restaurant in north circular road about a fortnight ago would they really want to be getting into this so soon afterwards? I agree the fare is different, but it's not like Tralee is short of places to eat

Always felt that restaurant in NCR was very canteen like. I think I ate there once only when it first opened and it didnt appear to have moved with the times since. Saying that, it would be handy to have a Cafe Sol type kiosk or something. Dunnes bought that coffee chain recently so maybe that's the plan.

Ciarrai76

beertons wrote: »

That's not really like for like. Imo, Athy only has Shaws, every other shop is replicated all around the county. Tralee offers much much more.

I didn't say it was like for like, I was saying I couldn't believe how bad Athy was when we were there. Obviously its a much smaller town etc and we have a lot more to offer...My point was, there are many other towns suffering a lot worse than Tralee.

Quackster

beertons wrote: »

That's not really like for like. Imo, Athy only has Shaws, every other shop is replicated all around the county. Tralee offers much much more.

Unoccupied commercial buildings are subject to 50% rates now too.

beertons

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

High rates on commercial buildings are also an issue. The town is doing a lot better than other towns though! I was in Athy in Co. Kildare last year and it was awful how many empty units there were. Tralee looks so much better in comparison. Slowly things are improving for Tralee town...slowly! A lack of industry here is a big issue though.

That's not really like for like. Imo, Athy only has Shaws, every other shop is replicated all around the county. Tralee offers much much more.

Pink Fairy

Quackster wrote: »

I have heard inklings that Dunnes are working on a new proposition, perhaps a more upmarket supermarket like Waitrose, and are considering using some of their vacant premises to trial the concept. It is also quite possible that this building will be used as they expand their new Cafe Sol business.

They closed the timepiece restaurant in north circular road about a fortnight ago would they really want to be getting into this so soon afterwards? I agree the fare is different, but it's not like Tralee is short of places to eat

Quackster

Kerrydude1981 wrote: »

Would be a great place for an indoor market,a mini English market

I have heard inklings that Dunnes are working on a new proposition, perhaps a more upmarket supermarket like Waitrose, and are considering using some of their vacant premises to trial the concept. It is also quite possible that this building will be used as they expand their new Cafe Sol business.

phormium

When I passed that Dunnes building last week the door had been pushed in a bit from the frame at the side and you could actually see in.

Kerrydude1981

kerryked wrote: »

Was walking down town a few days ago and was thinking to myself what a shame it is that the old Dunnes building across from Lifestyle is going to waste. It's probably been said here a million times. I think it'd really liven up that side of town if a store like River Island/New Look etc were to take on the unit.

I have heard before in other towns and cities that Dunnes do hold on to their own buildings for fear that their competitors would get in there and make a quick buck while their backs are turned..

Would be a great place for an indoor market,a mini English market

Ciarrai76

Zefff wrote: »

When I moved here a couple months ago, one of my first impressions of Tralee was that it had A LOT of vacant buildings. How long has it been like that? I kind of envision the town being on the cusp of a boom. All these spaces and such a diverse and young population. Maybe I'm way the hell off. Someone enlighten me!

High rates on commercial buildings are also an issue. The town is doing a lot better than other towns though! I was in Athy in Co. Kildare last year and it was awful how many empty units there were. Tralee looks so much better in comparison. Slowly things are improving for Tralee town...slowly! A lack of industry here is a big issue though.

Pink Fairy

Zefff wrote: »

When I moved here a couple months ago, one of my first impressions of Tralee was that it had A LOT of vacant buildings. How long has it been like that? I kind of envision the town being on the cusp of a boom. All these spaces and such a diverse and young population. Maybe I'm way the hell off. Someone enlighten me!

Long story short, Tralee was a town that had a lot of people employed in factories, Amann, Goblin, Denny's, all different and no real links to each other...but when the bubble burst they all folded leaving many people out of work. Emigration, less disposable income by the people who remained, shops closed down... And the fact that we are so far removed from Dublin and that there is no real plan in place by any government or agency to regenerate the region jobswise, we're probably not going to see any real resurgence for a few years yet

Zefff

kerryked wrote: »

Was walking down town a few days ago and was thinking to myself what a shame it is that the old Dunnes building across from Lifestyle is going to waste. It's probably been said here a million times. I think it'd really liven up that side of town if a store like River Island/New Look etc were to take on the unit.

I have heard before in other towns and cities that Dunnes do hold on to their own buildings for fear that their competitors would get in there and make a quick buck while their backs are turned..

When I moved here a couple months ago, one of my first impressions of Tralee was that it had A LOT of vacant buildings. How long has it been like that? I kind of envision the town being on the cusp of a boom. All these spaces and such a diverse and young population. Maybe I'm way the hell off. Someone enlighten me!

kerryked

Was walking down town a few days ago and was thinking to myself what a shame it is that the old Dunnes building across from Lifestyle is going to waste. It's probably been said here a million times. I think it'd really liven up that side of town if a store like River Island/New Look etc were to take on the unit.

I have heard before in other towns and cities that Dunnes do hold on to their own buildings for fear that their competitors would get in there and make a quick buck while their backs are turned..

Ciarrai76

Plenty of things to do for the family this Easter weekend with the Tír na nÓg Children's festival. Check out their FB page for info:
https://www.facebook.com/Tirnanogchildrensfestival/?fref=ts

bobdcow

Just wondering, being hearing a lot about "spice bags" lately, is there any chipper in town that does them?

cyning

Zefff wrote: »

We have a backpack carrier that I might give another chance. You're right. It depends mostly on comfort.

We ended up walking up to Collis Sandes House today. Nice little woods there.

Somewhere I never think of going despite spending hours their as a child. I loved it!

There's a sling library in town: their next meeting is Wednesday at 1130 in Bowling Buddies you can rent slings to find one that's comfortable. Really handy for walking in places that aren't as accessible. There's a Facebook page BWI- Kerry Sling Library if you want to check it out. It mightn't be for you either

Zefff

cyning wrote: »

Would a preschool carrier be an option? My almost 4 year old (who's on the 90th percentile!) would still be comfortable on my back in a sling. Would be easier than the stroller! It can be about finding the one that's most comfortable for you though!

We have a backpack carrier that I might give another chance. You're right. It depends mostly on comfort.

We ended up walking up to Collis Sandes House today. Nice little woods there.

cyning

Would a preschool carrier be an option? My almost 4 year old (who's on the 90th percentile!) would still be comfortable on my back in a sling. Would be easier than the stroller! It can be about finding the one that's most comfortable for you though!

Zefff

Quackster wrote: »

The old road has been cut off since the bypass was built so that is no longer an option. There is a decent hard shoulder though all the way from Manor along the main road to the turn-off after Ballygarry Hotel so it's quite walkable.

There is a firm plan for a walk/cycle-way along the river from Lidl to Ballyseedy but it's currently awaiting funding.

Oh yeah, we crossed the road near Lidl hoping that walkway continued. Much to our dismay, we discovered that it didn't! Glad to hear there's a plan to extend it.

We're avid walkers and like getting out to the surrounding countryside. Our son is getting too heavy for the carrier, so that restricts us to the stroller, which in turn restricts us to sidewalks and/or very quiet roads which are at times a little unnerving. People prob think we're crazy. Maybe we are.

Quackster

The YOPPA wrote: »

Zefff...there isn't a dedicated sidewalk/bike path from Tralee to Ballyseedy but you could walk there from the Manor side, out past Ballingarry Hotel on the 'old' road...very little traffic, so safe for walking.

The old road has been cut off since the bypass was built so that is no longer an option. There is a decent hard shoulder though all the way from Manor along the main road to the turn-off after Ballygarry Hotel so it's quite walkable.

There is a firm plan for a walk/cycle-way along the river from Lidl to Ballyseedy but it's currently awaiting funding.

The YOPPA

Zefff...there isn't a dedicated sidewalk/bike path from Tralee to Ballyseedy but you could walk there from the Manor side, out past Ballingarry Hotel on the 'old' road...very little traffic, so safe for walking.

Zefff

Is there sidewalk or bike path access from Tralee proper all the way to Ballyseedy Wood? We have a baby stroller.

ongarboy

counterlock wrote: »

That really is a terrible website

Its website looks like a very early internet era c1998 amateur design and those ads are really cluttered and visually irritating. I never visit that site. However, their Facebook page is far better and if you opt to follow (like) it, you get all the Tralee news updates at they happen in a handy fashion. It's almost as good as this thread for the breaking news updates!!

The physical current editions of the Kerryman often seems like 2 weeks out of date in comparison.

siblers

counterlock wrote: »

That really is a terrible website

I don't even know why anyone would advertise on it, it's a complete mess. The killarneytoday.com website is very tidy compared to it, wouldn't even take much work to tidy, just needs a template to work off of.

counterlock

Kerrydude1981 wrote: »

http://traleetoday.ie/littered-square-not-make-happy-st-patricks-day/

That really is a terrible website

Kerrydude1981

http://traleetoday.ie/video-castle-goes-mad-bryan-cooper-rides-gold-cup-winner/