Kilkenny shops that are no more

katymoo · 26-01-2013 11:16pm

Eaglebridie 32 wrote: »

katymoo wrote: »

Hi!

Just found this board and thread.

My Mom comes from Kilkenny and I remember long school holidays there. I have a photo of my brother and I outside Farrell's florist when we were 4 and 3 - can you tell me what shop is there in it's place now?

Many thanks:)[/QUOTE

Yes, I remember it well, HIgh St, the Sony Centre is trading from there now

Thank you so much!!!;) I'll try and find on google maps:)

katymoo · 26-01-2013 11:25pm

Shame:( You'd hardly know it was ever there. That distinctive front and pillar - gone.

Pudders · 31-01-2013 6:12pm

Lanigan's garage on patrick street - been TC Tyres for ages. Used to have the petrol pumps out the front but they went.

Sky King · 31-01-2013 8:15pm

What's with the relatively recent sign for mulhall's bakery at troysgate? That place ceased to exist donkeys years ago didnt it?

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Captain Havoc · 31-01-2013 8:25pm

The Mulhalls brand was selling recently, don't know if it still is. It wasn't produced in Kilkenny though, I know Pat the Baker bought it originally.

Jimmy Iovine · 31-01-2013 8:47pm

I only had a brief read through all the thread so apologies if any of these have been mentioned before.

The shop that was right beside Gas House Lane. It's across the road from the MacDonagh centre and on the roundabout. I remember going in there with my mum when I was about 4 years old. The woman had a cat. I was scared ****less of it.

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Also, we went into Moore's nearly every day. My mum bought ham, the newspaper and a few other things in there. I preferred going in with my dad though. He bought me a Snickers King Size. None of this Duo crap that they have nowadays.

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Kennedy's up in Fatima Place was another favourite when we were younger. We went there every day almost for our lunch. They did lovely baps in there. Only three allowed in the shop at any time though. There was some race on to get there before everyone else.

ergonomics wrote: »

Does anyone remember the shortlived skate shop on James' Street?

Yes. Short-lived, just like every other shop that was before it and has been there since.

His main clientele were the lads from the C.B.S. who only ever bought Refresher bars in there. Never had a chance.

Sky King · 31-01-2013 10:22pm

Captain Havoc wrote: »

The Mulhalls brand was selling recently

Really? I wasn't aware of that.

Threadhead · 31-01-2013 10:34pm

That shop front with all the cats hanging out inside was a bit disconcerting when you were walking past. Just a load of cats hanging out at a window.

And speaking of cats and Kilkenny shops that are no more, we can add the Black Cat to this list.

Captain Havoc · 31-01-2013 10:51pm

Sky King wrote: »

Really? I wasn't aware of that.

I picked up a loaf of it when I was studying in Shannon more than a few years ago, I was very surprised. My mum used to work there right until it was closed.

road_high · 31-01-2013 11:26pm

Hmv, sadly

Autosport · 31-01-2013 11:30pm

Threadhead wrote: »

That shop front with all the cats hanging out inside was a bit disconcerting when you were walking past. Just a load of cats hanging out at a window.

And speaking of cats and Kilkenny shops that are no more, we can add the Black Cat to this list.

The petrol station??? If so why were they always more expensive for Petrol/Diesel than anywhere else

Jimmy Iovine · 31-01-2013 11:43pm

Threadhead wrote: »

That shop front with all the cats hanging out inside was a bit disconcerting when you were walking past. Just a load of cats hanging out at a window.

And speaking of cats and Kilkenny shops that are no more, we can add the Black Cat to this list.

Is the Black Cat gone?

We passed by it every day after school. Used to pop in for a few Freddo bars. She made up the prices for things though and never, ever scanned them. The same items could cost you more or less the next day. Crazy way to run a shop.

earlytobed · 01-02-2013 1:13am

The record shop in the arcade, Pops n Posters. Kay in her leather trousers!

Schindlers Pissed · 02-02-2013 7:39pm

That shop beside gas house lane, it was called "Banneys".......my granny used to send me there.That's about 30 years ago.

Kennedys in Fatima, I remember it well......but I only remember it before they did food!

The skate shop on James' St....was that where O'Briens Bicycles were?

kkhornet · 21-03-2013 8:23pm

Can add spar on rose inn street to this list now

road_high · 21-03-2013 9:32pm

kkhornet wrote: »

Can add spar on rose inn street to this list now

Was more than surprised at that one...always seemed busy and doing a good trade. Plus the shop was well kitted out.
Reckon the rents must be crippling there as it's had a huge turnover of tenants for some reason.

ft9 · 21-03-2013 10:00pm

I noticed Paris Texas' doors are shut also. Anyone know what's happening there?

Threadhead · 22-03-2013 3:49pm

It's also not listed for the final gig of the Rhythm and Roots at present, and it usually hosts that every year. That gig takes place on May 6th so it doesn't bode well long term for Paris Texas.

Sky King · 22-03-2013 4:03pm

ft9 wrote: »

I noticed Paris Texas' doors are shut also. Anyone know what's happening there?

Renovations.

brettmirl · 22-03-2013 9:34pm

Jimmy Iovine wrote: »

I only had a brief read through all the thread so apologies if any of these have been mentioned before.

The shop that was right beside Gas House Lane. It's across the road from the MacDonagh centre and on the roundabout. I remember going in there with my mum when I was about 4 years old. The woman had a cat. I was scared ****less of it.

Think that shop was called Grace's?

And there was Sammy Johnston's Esso Station and Funeral home across the road, where the Polish shop and Portuguese restaurant are now.

Threadhead · 22-03-2013 11:26pm

What was the deal with that place being full of cats for ages? One night I walked past and there were 5 cats sitting in the window. For months afterwards, you'd just see different cats hanging around in there, sitting in the window, watching the world go by.

Schindlers Pissed · 26-03-2013 12:00am

brettmirl wrote: »

Think that shop was called Grace's?

And there was Sammy Johnston's Esso Station and Funeral home across the road, where the Polish shop and Portuguese restaurant are now.

Yeah, it was Graces alight, but even before that it was Baaneys (spelling)....

Wimbago · 26-03-2013 2:38pm

Li Gardens and the Spar on Rose Inn Street look to be shut.

Not sure about the Spar (could be for renovations, new though so unlikely) but Li Gardens been boarded up from a few weeks now

Digitalism · 26-03-2013 3:11pm

Culletons (kebab and chip shop) on friary street is also still closed, used to love that place, getting a kebab after a long night out.

road_high · 26-03-2013 11:18pm

Wimbago wrote: »

Li Gardens and the Spar on Rose Inn Street look to be shut.

Not sure about the Spar (could be for renovations, new though so unlikely) but Li Gardens been boarded up from a few weeks now

They were removing some of the deli display units there this eve. A shame to see it go. Wonder what will go there instead.

foxcoverteddy · 31-03-2013 11:18am

Does anyone remember instant tea? I am sure it was brooke bond's, me thinks it didn't catch on.

31-03-2013 5:30pm

I think "Baney's" was actually Byrnes, - "Baney Byrne's" was what it went by as far as I know.It was Grace's after that. Does anyone remember Mrs Purcell's icecream shop in high st, -somewhere around where Oliver's Photographers is now, - going back to the early sixties now so there might not be too many of ye who can trace back that far:)!

dricky74 · 24-04-2013 3:13pm

Digitalism wrote: »

Culletons (kebab and chip shop) on friary street is also still closed, used to love that place, getting a kebab after a long night out.

Long before there were kebabs in Friary Street, I remember stopping at old Mrs Culletons on the way home from Senior Infants in the Pres (yes, we could walk home in groups safely in those days) to get chocolate toffee mice. Hard as the hob of hell and way to big for a 5 year old to eat in one go. Had to be gnawed at for a while :pac:.

Can anyone remember the sweet shop across from there? I want to say Leahy's, but am only guessing. First time I ever saw a Macaroon Bar was in his window. I drove him demented asking for the 'coconut bar' which he couldn't find. Ended up standing in the street, pointing at it through the window. Simple days. He used to sell ha'penny sweets long after everyone else stopped. Lovely surprise when you asked for 10 penny sweets and he handed you 20 for the same price. A whole 10p.
Was there a coal yard beside it?

Schindlers Pissed · 24-04-2013 3:17pm

That was Ryan's shop. I used to go in there for my fix of Fizzle Sticks. I used to hide them in my pencil case!

brettmirl · 30-03-2014 12:52pm

Does anyone remember the name of the Indian that was on the lane way behind Whites Pharmacy - Pennyfeather or Pudding Lane.

It was called the Moghul for a while, but what was the original name?

Paigne · 30-03-2014 1:50pm

brettmirl wrote: »

Does anyone remember the name of the Indian that was on the lane way behind Whites Pharmacy - Pennyfeather or Pudding Lane.

It was called the Moghul for a while, but what was the original name?

Was it The Bengal? I think it was anyway, loved that place!

Dozen Wicked Words · 30-03-2014 2:38pm

Paigne wrote: »

Was it The Bengal? I think it was anyway, loved that place!

Had one fantastic dinner there, lovely. Also had a disastrous dinner where I got my food a full half an hour after everyone else. Hit and miss. It's gone a while now isn't it?

brettmirl · 30-03-2014 3:03pm

It was The Bengal, the Moghul and something else before that.

30-03-2014 3:45pm

I've never got over Miss Purcell's ice-cream shop. It was where Oliver's photography is now - or thereabouts.
When I die and go to heaven she better be there with a "six-penny glass" and blackcurrant cordial:).

Paigne · 30-03-2014 6:11pm

brettmirl wrote: »

It was The Bengal, the Moghul and something else before that.

Before it was Muhall's restaurant wasn't it? I thought the Bengal was the first Indian there.

Dozen Wicked Words wrote: »

Had one fantastic dinner there, lovely. Also had a disastrous dinner where I got my food a full half an hour after everyone else. Hit and miss. It's gone a while now isn't it?

Yeah it's gone ages, it could be hit and miss alright but they did some awesome dishes, the crab claws, loved them!

madmaggie · 31-03-2014 12:59am

This forum brings me back to childhood. A big day out to Kilkenny, getting the bus to the Parade, into Pauls for shoes or clothes, lunch in Mulhalls, the Mammy getting the hair done in a place roughly where Allens is now. There was a shop on the corner, junction of High Street and Rose Inn Street that sold rotisserie chickens. I can still smell them. The Mam used to bring one home on the bus, drove the other passengers mad with the hunger!

JohnnyCrash · 31-03-2014 7:35am

That was Elliotts

madmaggie · 31-03-2014 11:57pm

Thanks, JC, I was only about 7 at the time, but God, the smell, lovely! I think the hairdresser the Mam went to was called "Maureens" on High Street, around Allens somewhere. There was a long garden out the back with an aviary, the hairdresser used to let me go out there to play.

01-04-2014 9:30am

madmaggie wrote: »

Thanks, JC, I was only about 7 at the time, but God, the smell, lovely! I think the hairdresser the Mam went to was called "Maureens" on High Street, around Allens somewhere. There was a long garden out the back with an aviary, the hairdresser used to let me go out there to play.

Yea - Maureen Allen. She still has a beauty salon but it's in John St now - beside O'Keeffe's Garden Centre. It's called Maureen O'Keeffe's now but her maiden name was Allen. She's always busy - it has a good reputation. She might remember your Mam!

madmaggie · 02-04-2014 12:19am

inthehat wrote: »

Yea - Maureen Allen. She still has a beauty salon but it's in John St now - beside O'Keeffe's Garden Centre. It's called Maureen O'Keeffe's now but her maiden name was Allen. She's always busy - it has a good reputation. She might remember your Mam!

Wow, thanks for that info, inthehat, I usually pop into Gardenia when in Kilkenny. I thought that lady would be long retired, but when you're seven, everyone looks ancient!

brettmirl · 07-02-2015 7:11pm

Couple more shops that popped back into my head this week.

The OK House on High Street...what did they actually sell there? I remember they used to sell maps, but what else?

There used to be an arts supply shop on Patrick Street, beside Zuni. Can anyone remember the name? Used to pick up 2HB pencils for school.

Found this pic of High Street too, with O'Carrolls, Whites and Mooneys on the right plus The Monster House. On the left, the sports shop, beside the town hall.

Schindlers Pissed · 07-02-2015 7:15pm

The OK House also sold pipes, Zippo lighters, souvenirs, pipe tobacco, ornaments……..all manner of stuff.

The shop in Patrick St was called The Arts and Craft Centre.

ecksor · 07-02-2015 7:23pm

I remember all of the smoking stuff. It was also a newsagent; my grandmother would go in there every week to get her RTE guide and other magazines. They'd also order in a copy of whatever comic I was reading at the time.

brettmirl · 07-02-2015 7:37pm

I used to get most of my comics in Daly's Newsagents at the top of John Street or Burkes on Rose Inn Street.

Captain Havoc · 07-02-2015 10:50pm

What was the newsagents beside toymaster?

brettmirl · 08-02-2015 12:38am

Captain Havoc wrote: »

What was the newsagents beside toymaster?

Leonard's

Virtanen · 08-02-2015 8:15pm

In Touch newsagent beside Dunnes closed last Saturday. A shame really, was in there every week for the last ~10 years, the staff were very friendly too

dricky74 · 08-02-2015 9:40pm

My Grandmother used to work in the OK House. Old Mr Griffin that ran it used to let us take a Kojak lollypop out of a big jar everytime we went in. I remember the dilemma of trying to decide what colour to take..... Simple times.

Threadhead · 09-02-2015 11:24am

Very sad about In Touch, that had been there for a good 30 years anyway. Always said to see a newsagents closing down.

I have hazy memories of a tobacconist (maybe a newsagent too) where The Ground Floor cafe is now on High Street. Can anyone else remember that?

brettmirl · 09-02-2015 3:29pm

Threadhead wrote: »

I have hazy memories of a tobacconist (maybe a newsagent too) where The Ground Floor cafe is now on High Street. Can anyone else remember that?

It was Ryan's. Always seemed to be really dark in there.

Newspapers and mags on the left and all the tobacco stuff on the right hand side.

Kilkenny shops that are no more

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