Tullamore Thread

bennyineire wrote: »

Any word on when Heatons/Sportsworld is reopening ?

Well they really ruined that shop. There is nothing in the Heatons now thats its relocated to upstairs and even with there 70 per cent of deals it was still terrible. I much preferred the way it was before. I got a nice pair of wedge sneakers only problem being they are a size too big. There is only so many trainers and sportswear you can look at before it gets boring and yet Sportsworld is downstairs with more room than it needs.

LexieOnRale wrote: »

I wouldn't be surprised if that Texas areas crawling with rats. You've Texas old Tesco and debruns all there falling asunder. Junkies in around the area and just a general unpleasant vibe. I used to park in there but never felt safe even during the day. Was sitting in my car there one evening before Xmas getting ready to go down to boots when some young fella tried open the door of my car, thankfully it was locked. He gestured to let down the window and I wouldn't then he shouted in did I have a lighter? Cut the heart out of me

Thats terrible Lexie. Good to hear that you had the car locked that he did not get to do any harm and your ok.

Ray Donovan wrote: »

The Asian Street Food chain Lana are opening in town so I'm presuming they will go into the Paddy Field.

Pan-Thai might aswell pack up now because Lana is top notch. And very reasonable.

Thats harsh maybe you could say something like Pan-Thai are going to have to up there standards if they want to keep there customers. Then maybe they have customers that are very happy going there and don,t like Lana.

LexieOnRale wrote: »

I'm devastated where am I gonna get 4 vodkas for a tenner on a Sunday afternoon now

You must have a very srtong stomach women I would be out of it on 1.

charlieIRL wrote: »

Its definitely not supervalu

Awe thats a pity. It would be great to have a SuperValue in Tullamore. Is there anywhere one could open in the town?

Mena Mitty wrote: »

When's the Tullamore Community radio going on air does anybody know ?

They have taken over the old Midlands 103 studios in The Mall. They seem to be a serious outfit. Hope all works out for the people involved. Could be great for the town. They are aiming for this winter to be on air.

medoc wrote: »

Not familiar with that location. But yes sort of a little commercial neighbourhood centre. There must be hundreds of house in that part of town. With many more to come.

It's a development on the edge of Portlaoise

LexieOnRale wrote: »

Been to pan Thai twice and lunch in Lana once. The staff in both are lovely, but service in pan Thai was hands down much better, the food had a slight edge on Lana too. Ordered prawn crackers (extra in Lana) a starter and Main waited just shy of 30 mins when tables who'd ordered after received before me. I asksdnamd the fuel came but a back with it all together. The mains were cold too so I assume they were there for a while.

I've only had takeaway from both, bearing in mind Lana was only just opened, but I prefer Pan Thai. Ordered the same dish in both, pad Thai, and Lanas offering was just too salty, with very little flavour otherwise. Pan thai is much fresher tasting with levels of flavour, and free prawn crackers!

But I'll try a few more dishes from Lana before I make my mind up. I really hope they don't push Pan Thai out though.

charlieIRL wrote: »

Looks like it was used as a racetrack over the years!!:)

There was a race track years ago half way between Tullamore and Clara, I remember hearing about it and reading about it in the book about Kilbeggan Racecourse. Think there was also a wooden platform on the railwayline near Ballykilmurray where people got off the train to get to the races.

medoc wrote: »

I never knew that till I read your post. It appears that it was also one of the early locations for Tullamore Golf Course too. Fascinating.

I didn't know that. Thanks.

I see they are renovating the cinema in the Bridge Centre. It had become a bit run down lately. The shop and tickets have moved downstairs to the old original ticket office. One of the lads told me they are adding an extra screen. Hopefully they fix the broken seats that are in screen 2 for ages while they are at it.

charlieIRL wrote: »

I remember that alright, was just outside Clara on the LHS as you head to Tullamore. Started off as banger racing in a field and grew bigger and bigger before it was stopped. Was up the narrow road just outside town.

I think you're talking about the stock car racing/banger racing/demolition derby of about 25 years ago. As a spectator there were some great days over in Kilmucklin....great name for a track.

I was talking of a racehorse track that was near Ballykilmurray over a hundred yesrs ago.

medoc wrote: »

I see they are renovating the cinema in the Bridge Centre. It had become a bit run down lately. The shop and tickets have moved downstairs to the old original ticket office. One of the lads told me they are adding an extra screen. Hopefully they fix the broken seats that are in screen 2 for ages while they are at it.

fixing seats constantly due to knackers being knackers every Wednesday (cinema deal night)