Shops/Businesses opening/closing

Joe Don Dante wrote: »

Eastwoods Bar in Doughiska re-opening , Noel from Sally Longs is taking it on

No He's not...

Passed by awhile ago and the door was open so popped in but its not ready to open yet, possibly early next week they hope. The guy who took it over is Brendan Ryan and it's gonna be called "The Half Barrel Inn".

marklazarcovic wrote: »

Brendan works for Noel from Sally's for a very long time,in various places

I'm aware of that but this is Brendans adventure, nothing to do with Noel.

marklazarcovic wrote: »

Brendan works for Noel from Sally's for a very long time,in various places

xtradel wrote: »

I'm aware of that but this is Brendans adventure, nothing to do with Noel.

Is Galway that small that everyone knows (or allegedly knows) the employment history and career plans of everyone who runs or plans to run a business?:D:D:D

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

Yeah, waking them up as they roar past in the street.

Basic planning: put the shops, pubs etc in the centre and family housing on the edges. Avoid donuts.

Sorry, I forgot everybody that goes out for drinks does be roaring and shouting when they are walking home. :eek:

Gadgetman496 wrote: »

Proposal for new tourist accommodation in city centre.

https://galwaybayfm.ie/galway-bay-fm-news-desk/proposal-for-new-tourist-accommodation-in-city-centre/

New hotel replacing the laundrette not far from there. Foster Court has pretty much become a hot spot for AirBnB. I don't think it would be a good spot for apartments considering the proximity to the noise of An Pucan, the back of O'Connells etc. but it feels like there is much more priority in the city to make more space for tourists and business to cater for them then there is for accommodating residents. Particularly anywhere close to the city centre. Eventually the place could become like downtown Dallas, Phoenix or Canary Wharf. Completely devoid of people in the quiet parts of the year with the locals then living further out and going to places closer to home.

Oh and more relevant to the topic. A vinyl record cafe opened on Abbeygate. It looks pretty cool.

Maxwell's is gone. 'Beef and Lobster' is opening in its place, they've another establishment in Dublin.

Wompa1 wrote: »

New hotel replacing the laundrette not far from there. Foster Court has pretty much become a hot spot for AirBnB. I don't think it would be a good spot for apartments considering the proximity to the noise of An Pucan, the back of O'Connells etc. but it feels like there is much more priority in the city to make more space for tourists and business to cater for them then there is for accommodating residents. Particularly anywhere close to the city centre. Eventually the place could become like downtown Dallas, Phoenix or Canary Wharf. Completely devoid of people in the quiet parts of the year with the locals then living further out and going to places closer to home.

To be fair, if I was a tourist coming to Galway, especially in the 20-35 age bracket, accommodation directly across from the coach station to Dublin Airport, about a 3 minute walking distance of the BE & train station and 1-2 min walk away from Pucan, O Connells, Eyre Square etc - this is the EXACT location I would want to be staying.

Probably no better location.

FitzShane wrote: »

To be fair, if I was a tourist coming to Galway, especially in the 20-35 age bracket, accommodation directly across from the coach station to Dublin Airport, about a 3 minute walking distance of the BE & train station and 1-2 min walk away from Pucan, O Connells, Eyre Square etc - this is the EXACT location I would want to be staying.

Probably no better location.

Indeed.

Fyi the planning app being discussed is for a house of two on the west side of Eyre Square, down from the Skef.

There are very few residents in Eyre Square itself or Shop St. But there are lots on the surrounding streets - far more buildings than you realise have apartments above them.

Wompa1 wrote: »

irish_major wrote: »

Owing to Galways size, I don't think that'll be happening anytime soon

In the area there is only really College Green, Lough Atalia, Bohermore and Foster Court.

College Green and Foster Court are already pretty AirBnB heavy. Not sure about Lough Atalia or Bohermore. I'm guessing Bohermore still has some of the older people still living there.

You're forgetting the hundreds of apartments/houses on Augustine st, Middle St, abbeygate st, woodquay, The Docks, I could go on and on.

ben.schlomo wrote: »

You're forgetting the hundreds of apartments/houses on Augustine st, Middle St, abbeygate st, woodquay, The Docks, I could go on and on.

Looks like I can't share a screenshot but do a search on AirBnB and TripAdvisor for a slow month in the future for Galway City. Take a look at the Docks, Augustine, Middle St and Woodquay.

Maybe that'll change with the upcoming permit requirement.

Can't edit my post on mobile but maybe there's a filter to show unavailable properties which would be more enlightening. Also this is off topic so I'm gonna leave it there.

Going back to businesses opening. Mace Liosban is now open. Usual shop, deli and seating area.

Dunnes to expand in Knocknacarra and the original planned KFC drive thru is to be replaced with 3 food and beverage units according to this article.

https://connachttribune.ie/dunnes-stores-plan-knocknacarra-expansion-009/

JCX BXC wrote: »

No KFC? Aww

From reading the piece, I though the KFC was moving into the building instead of being in the car park.

GALWAYGUY2019 wrote: »

Anyone know when Scrumdiddly opening

They say "soon" ... and its July now.

But the premises has only just had some work like building storeroom done. No sign of any branding or icd cream shop fitting (freezers, machines etc) as at yesterday.

Bredabe wrote: »

I know the basement cleared safely checks for the cinema, but a renter there tells me the place stinks when the tide is high, as to what they can do about the commonly held belief that there is pyrite in the mix, I dont know.

From another life of frequenting omni cinema's, this one is going to be expensive and I still cant see where they are going to put the cars that most ppl will drive there(as the buses from knocknacarra or outer salthill are non existent or patchy) I cant see where they will fit on a summer's or floody pm.

I can respond as a resident. The first comment is completely unfounded in its entirety. But it’s second hand information so you can be forgiven.

With regards parking, there’s a 4 storey multi-storey car park to the rear of the building. I do accept people will find the entrance frustrating and tight when you’re not used to it but it seems worse than it is. The multi-storey May not be open for the soft opening of the cinema as the workers are using it as a compound for materials. They are aiming for 4 screens to open initially while they continue working on the remaining 6. For this reason, I suspect the car park will not open or it may partially open.

daveblinkbass wrote: »

I can respond as a resident. The first comment is completely unfounded in its entirety. But it’s second hand information so you can be forgiven.

With regards parking, there’s a 4 storey multi-storey car park to the rear of the building. I do accept people will find the entrance frustrating and tight when you’re not used to it but it seems worse than it is. The multi-storey May not be open for the soft opening of the cinema as the workers are using it as a compound for materials. They are aiming for 4 screens to open initially while they continue working on the remaining 6. For this reason, I suspect the car park will not open or it may partially open.

OT a bit but this sounds kinda interesting.... https://www.omniplex.ie/myomni
Pay 20 a month and get a ticket to every movie that comes out.

dinneenp wrote: »

Not sure how new it is but just seen Sangria tapas on Buttermilk Walk.

Anyone eaten there, if so what's it like?
Thanks
Pa

Been open for just under a year, according to this.




Former Elverys shop in Corrib Court has signs up saying that Carraig Donn are opening in August.

Luella Mammoth Woodpecker wrote: »

As an aside: As far as I know the premises no longer has an early license. Pity it was let slip as Galway is really lacking a legal early house. They are also a bit of a gold mine if run properly.

FYP

New ‘rental community’ with 335 apartments planned for Gateway Retail Park Knocknacarra.

https://connachttribune.ie/new-rental-community-with-335-apartments-planned-for-galway/