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Ms. Chanandler Bong · 13-02-2015 8:57pm

fillefatale wrote: »

About time too, that interior is seriously dated. As for Tesco ....

Ah here, don't get me started!!! I live between Sligo and Carrick and tbh I'd do my food shop quicker in Carrick than I would in Sligo. The difference between Tesco Sligo and Tesco Carrick, the ease of access to Aldi in Carrick, the lack of a dodgy one-way system (yes, Carrick has a one-way system, no, it's not as dodgy as Sligo's), the car parking in Carrick no matter what supermarket you go to... I'll stop now, I'm depressing myself!

sligono1 · 13-02-2015 10:27pm

fillefatale wrote: »

About time too, that interior is seriously dated. As for Tesco ....

Last time tesco got a makeover was when they extended into where the Ballymote was that's years ago that long I think it was around the time Leitrim got the ESB in

worlds goodest teecher · 04-03-2015 5:48pm

Will the re-paving of the footpaths ever be completed or has the money run out?

L.Jenkins · 12-03-2015 9:57pm

Out of curiosity, does anyone know a man by the nickname Stud. Referee around the Country for a few years.

Kettleson · 18-03-2015 3:28pm

Who was the man taking photographs on Wine Street? (I'm not asking his name by the way, but I'm presuming he was from the Champion or the Weekender?)

Every entrant was stopped so that he could take photographs, significantly slowing the whole Parade down and very often to a complete standstill.

magnumlady · 18-03-2015 8:56pm

Kettleson wrote: »

Who was the man taking photographs on Wine Street? (I'm not asking his name by the way, but I'm presuming he was from the Champion or the Weekender?)

Every entrant was stopped so that he could take photographs, significantly slowing the whole Parade down and very often to a complete standstill.

I was wondering that too. He's not from either paper and I've never seen him before.

Kettleson · 18-03-2015 9:33pm

magnumlady wrote: »

I was wondering that too. He's not from either paper and I've never seen him before.

At one stage, he re-arranged a group of young children for the photograph. Took the photo and looked at it, shook his head and re-arranged them again, rather like Bailey doing the Royals...even after the re-arrangement, he was still not happy with the shot so he took it again.

He did this with the large groups. I was thinking, well if he's gotta job to do (officially appointed by the Parade Committee) then fair play to him. But if he was just out to take his own photos, he really should have been spoken to by the Garda. The parade stopped and moved at his behest.

ShazGV · 18-03-2015 9:41pm

Had been wondering what the hold up was with the parade, that's ridiculous. Some awful big gaps between the groups.

magnumlady · 18-03-2015 9:43pm

I must have a look around and see if I can find the photos. The press photographers were all at the judging stand.

shanec1928 · 18-03-2015 10:55pm

ShazGV wrote: »

Had been wondering what the hold up was with the parade, that's ridiculous. Some awful big gaps between the groups.

Well there was the usual hold up of everyone stopping at the judges platform for an age.

ShazGV · 18-03-2015 10:58pm

I was down by the cinema/Quayside & there were some big gaps even before the judging stage (presuming that it's still down around the post office).

sammyjo90 · 24-03-2015 7:30pm

Anywhere that does Karaoke here? workmates have it in their heads that it will be "fun"

Kettleson · 24-03-2015 11:47pm

sammyjo90 wrote: »

Anywhere that does Karaoke here? workmates have it in their heads that it will be "fun"

DJ Scruffy Duffy was the King of Karaoke for years in the town. But I think Karaoke has all finished up in Sligo. If you check out where he's gigging and contact him via Facebook, he might well do something for you, he's a very obliging fella. I hear he's got a residency in Lillies now.

sammyjo90 · 25-03-2015 11:37pm

Oh no what a shame...I may just say its gone for good

sammyjo90 · 25-03-2015 11:42pm

haha thanks :pac:

Kettleson · 25-03-2015 11:42pm

sammyjo90 wrote: »

Oh no what a shame...I may just say its gone for good

I hope this heals the hurt ur feelin right now...singalong, ease the pain.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQiMp1BMhSc

Kettleson · 25-03-2015 11:53pm

sammyjo90 wrote: »

haha thanks :pac:

Seriously though, check out if Scruffy Duffy is gigging the night you are going out. Def Facebook him, he'll sort you out with a great night for sure.

red sean · 31-03-2015 11:10am

Nice to hear some positive news for a change:
http://oceanfm.ie/2015/03/31/exciting-plans-to-restore-hazelwood-house-in-sligo/

Kettleson · 12-04-2015 11:46am

Great to see the Tidy Towns volunteers out at 8:30am this Sunday morning, in the rain, picking up their fellow citizens rubbish.

As much as I support community spirit and appreciate and thank the Volunteers for that, it occurred to me, are they doing work that the Co-Co should be doing? Saving the Co-Co money and potentially reducing the need for Co-Co employees?

rizzodun · 12-04-2015 12:21pm

Kettleson wrote: »

Great to see the Tidy Towns volunteers out at 8:30am this Sunday morning, in the rain, picking up their fellow citizens rubbish.

As much as I support community spirit and appreciate and thank the Volunteers for that, it occurred to me, are they doing work that the Co-Co should be doing? Saving the Co-Co money and potentially reducing the need for Co-Co employees?

I don't think so, I don't think you could realistically expect the Co-Co to cover every square inch of the town and surrounding areas for rubbish, you would expect the general public to play a part, as silly as it sounds if every single person disposed of their waste responsibly then we wouldn't need anyone to go out picking up rubbish.

They could do with laying out a few more bins around town though, I never drop litter but find myself wandering around town looking for somewhere proper to dispose of it, and you will find the bins full to the brim from time to time.

They could also spend their money on surfacing some of the streets and carparks, and maintaining the playgrounds and green areas, that'll be money well spent.

Kettleson · 12-04-2015 12:43pm

Thanks for the helpful perspective Rizzodun.

On the employee front, I hope there are no jobs put as risk, as this morning I seen 2 Volunteers with litter grabbers, where I regularly see just 1 diligent Co-Co employee regularly picking up litter.

I don't trust the Co-Co in that respect. Any opportunity to claw back squandered public finances.

Mint Sauce · 12-04-2015 2:06pm

Local businesses need to take more responsibility as well. Its disgraceful going through town around 7.30am and seeing all the rubbish scattered around in the road and pavement outside the takeaways.

Kettleson · 12-04-2015 2:22pm

Mint Sauce wrote: »

Local businesses need to take more responsibility as well. Its disgraceful going through town around 7.30am and seeing all the rubbish scattered around in the road and pavement outside the takeaways.

Indeed, that's the sorta thing that can make goodwill run very dry.

rizzodun · 12-04-2015 2:37pm

You can lead a horse to water etc. etc.

Do you think if there was plenty of bins outside those takeaways the people would use them?

Although, if it was my business personally I would be taking care of the vicinity around my building, maybe if every business did this collectively they could keep the town clean, maybe that's what you're getting at?

Kettleson · 12-04-2015 2:49pm

rizzodun wrote: »

You can lead a horse to water etc. etc.

Do you think if there was plenty of bins outside those takeaways the people would use them?

Although, if it was my business personally I would be taking care of the vicinity around my building, maybe if every business did this collectively they could keep the town clean, maybe that's what you're getting at?[/QUOTE]

No, I'm not getting at businesses thing at all, although if not already, they should have a responsibility for rubbish generated from products purchased by their customers...I just think the Co-Co might in the near future be looking to save some public spending off the back of the Tidy Towns hard work.

rizzodun · 12-04-2015 3:07pm

Kettleson wrote: »

No, I'm not getting at businesses thing at all, although if not already, they should have a responsibility for rubbish generated from products purchased by their customers...I just think the Co-Co might in the near future be looking to save some public spending off the back of the Tidy Towns hard work.

Aimed more at Mint Sauce, but yeah, I think we're all in agreement, they should take care of their own rubbish, but you can't expect them to pay people to walk the town looking for their own rubbish (i.e. branded takeaway bags etc.) so if every business sorted outside their primises then collectively they'd help keep the town clean, I can see some business who generate very little, to no customer waste taking exception to cleaning up after others, but the public who rubbish late at night while tanked up will be very hard to persuade to do it themselves.

Mint Sauce · 12-04-2015 4:45pm

rizzodun wrote: »

Aimed more at Mint Sauce, but yeah, I think we're all in agreement, they should take care of their own rubbish, but you can't expect them to pay people to walk the town looking for their own rubbish (i.e. branded takeaway bags etc.) so if every business sorted outside their primises then collectively they'd help keep the town clean, I can see some business who generate very little, to no customer waste taking exception to cleaning up after others, but the public who rubbish late at night while tanked up will be very hard to persuade to do it themselves.

Would not expect them to clean the whole street, but at least outside their own premises and a few doors either side.

Patricks day, before 8am was a particular example, on way to work loads of centra branded packaging outside centra, the same for the 4 Lights. I used to work in a takeaway many years ago in another Irish town, when we finished up serving for the night we cleaned outside our own premises, and either side of the road two or three stores either side. It only took us 5 minutes or so, and made the street look that wee bit better for people out and about the next morning.

worlds goodest teecher · 12-04-2015 8:10pm

This is kind of related but a couple of months back when we had the very cold weather and ice, I was surprised at how few businesses in the town took it upon themselves to clear the ice from directly in front of their businesses. There were a few that did but there were a fair few that didn't. I know that I tended to avoid the side of the street that was least cleared of ice, and therefore avoiding the shops on the icey side. I suppose I am trying to agree that business owners would better served making a bit more effort for the benefit of the town as a whole.

Mint Sauce · 12-04-2015 8:40pm

worlds goodest teecher wrote: »

This is kind of related but a couple of months back when we had the very cold weather and ice, I was surprised at how few businesses in the town took it upon themselves to clear the ice from directly in front of their businesses. There were a few that did but there were a fair few that didn't. I know that I tended to avoid the side of the street that was least cleared of ice, and therefore avoiding the shops on the icey side. I suppose I am trying to agree that business owners would better served making a bit more effort for the benefit of the town as a whole.

The problem with that is, is if they attempt to clear it, the shop owner couod be liable if someone slips. If they left alone and someone slips, then its an act of god or force of nature.

rizzodun · 13-04-2015 12:38am

Mint Sauce wrote: »

Would not expect them to clean the whole street, but at least outside their own premises and a few doors either side.

Patricks day, before 8am was a particular example, on way to work loads of centra branded packaging outside centra, the same for the 4 Lights. I used to work in a takeaway many years ago in another Irish town, when we finished up serving for the night we cleaned outside our own premises, and either side of the road two or three stores either side. It only took us 5 minutes or so, and made the street look that wee bit better for people out and about the next morning.

But there's the problem, I can honestly see someone at the top of O'Connell st (and I've seen 4 lights wrappers make it that far) making a big fuss over having to clean up 'their' mess way up there, and complain that "my business doesn't generate waste, why should I clean up others?"

I honestly can't see the fast food outlets doing laps of the town picking up their rubbish either.

Of course you are dead right, if every business just looked after their corner collectively it would be clean, but you just know in this town people will have problems with that, when their businesses aren't making the rubbish in the first place.

McDonalds town centre stores have a system (at least they did have a few years back) of a litter patrol, 20 metres each direction from the store they pick up litter, any litter, even if it isn't McDonalds branded, that system works well for them, in a company that is all about their image and impression before you even get to the counter.

Mint Sauce · 13-04-2015 6:52am

rizzodun wrote: »

But there's the problem, I can honestly see someone at the top of O'Connell st (and I've seen 4 lights wrappers make it that far) making a big fuss over having to clean up 'their' mess way up there, and complain that "my business doesn't generate waste, why should I clean up others?"

I honestly can't see the fast food outlets doing laps of the town picking up their rubbish either.

Of course you are dead right, if every business just looked after their corner collectively it would be clean, but you just know in this town people will have problems with that, when their businesses aren't making the rubbish in the first place.

McDonalds town centre stores have a system (at least they did have a few years back) of a litter patrol, 20 metres each direction from the store they pick up litter, any litter, even if it isn't McDonalds branded, that system works well for them, in a company that is all about their image and impression before you even get to the counter.

i've 4lights packaging half way up the pearse road, and whilst I would not expect them to pick up there wrappers from as the top of OConnell St (do you mean the GPO side?), I would (at least their own wrappers) as far as the corners of 3/O2, The source, EBS, Jennys Pub, and maybe a few doors further if they seen a bundle of wrappers, as this where the Majority of their rubish would expect to be dropped. As too, I would expect 'Best' to clean up their waste a few doors either side their premises as well. Especially durring the Fri/Sat/Sun night rush.

red sean · 13-04-2015 12:59pm

In fairness to the 4 lanterns or any other takeaway, the problem is caused by their ignorant customers.
Maybe it's time for a "litter police" similar to traffic wardens.

Mint Sauce · 13-04-2015 2:33pm

red sean wrote: »

In fairness to the 4 lanterns or any other takeaway, the problem is caused by their ignorant customers.
Maybe it's time for a "litter police" similar to traffic wardens.

Unfortunately you will have a hard time to tell drunken customers to put their rubbish in the bin.

Buford T Justice · 14-04-2015 1:17pm

Mint Sauce wrote: »

Unfortunately you will have a hard time to tell drunken customers to put their rubbish in the bin.

Yeah, all two bins in the near vicinity which are constantly full.

Chipper staff generally go out after closing cleaning up their rubbish. round the 4 lights that is (or should I say that place on the street that has more than 3 but less than 5 lighting devices in their name just so I don't get in trouble for naming names here)

keysersoze1 · 18-04-2015 9:46pm

anyone know what time the triathlon is starting at tomorrow can't seem to see a start time on their Facebook page.thanks

Mugatuu · 24-04-2015 11:18am

Does anyone know of anywhere hiring in Sligo?

prodsc · 24-04-2015 8:58pm

Mugatuu wrote: »

Does anyone know of anywhere hiring in Sligo?

OPENING SOON - RECRUITING NOW for various Positions
Send your CV and a Cover Letter to gm@riversidesligo.ie

Riverside Hotel...good luck.

sammyjo90 · 26-04-2015 7:16pm

Guys, Decent butcher? I've seen three so far (up by larkhill..and two in town) and from the outside they look like they haven't had a facelift in about 20 yrs so i'm a bit put off! Buuuuuut if you recommend me one i'm all for it!
thanks in advance!

Roger00 · 27-04-2015 11:35am

sammyjo90 wrote: »

Guys, Decent butcher? I've seen three so far (up by larkhill..and two in town) and from the outside they look like they haven't had a facelift in about 20 yrs so i'm a bit put off! Buuuuuut if you recommend me one i'm all for it!
thanks in advance!

Clarkes butchers in Grattan Street

Plazaman · 27-04-2015 12:26pm

Mugatuu wrote: »

Does anyone know of anywhere hiring in Sligo?

Go to 5th on Teelings Facebook page they have an ad looking for Staff for The Draft House opening soon in Strandhill (ex Bella Vista).

scarlet43 · 27-04-2015 12:56pm

sammyjo90 wrote: »

Guys, Decent butcher? I've seen three so far (up by larkhill..and two in town) and from the outside they look like they haven't had a facelift in about 20 yrs so i'm a bit put off! Buuuuuut if you recommend me one i'm all for it!
thanks in advance!

The one you refer to at top of Larkhill Road is excellent - Eamon's Meat - fab customer service and their meat is very good - would highly recommend their burgers - place might need a facelift, but wouldn't go anywhere else.

sammyjo90 · 27-04-2015 5:31pm

Sound, I didnt really want to judge a book by its cover but you have to ask these things

Thanks

Zymurgist · 01-05-2015 7:00pm

Will anywhere in town be showing the boxing on Saturday night/Sunday morning?

fillefatale · 12-05-2015 9:17pm

Is it just me or is it very difficult to get a summer job in Sligo nowadays? Had my first waitressing job at 15 and my 18 year old brother is getting turned away at every door he knocks on. He doesn't have 2+ years experience but has worked in youth groups and so on - its so disheartening for him as he's trying to save for college too.

Zymurgist · 13-05-2015 9:37am

Did he try the dairies? They used to be good for summer work

Mint Sauce · 13-05-2015 10:13am

Anyone know the opening hours for FatCat Tattoo. Everytime I call they are closed, website appears to be down, and no details on FB page.

Buford T Justice · 14-05-2015 1:09pm

Zymurgist wrote: »

Did he try the dairies? They used to be good for summer work

Dairies are gone. Closed up shop and moved to kilygordon

Buford T Justice · 14-05-2015 1:12pm

Mint Sauce wrote: »

Anyone know the opening hours for FatCat Tattoo. Everytime I call they are closed, website appears to be down, and no details on FB page.

Obvious question is obvious, but did you send him a message?

Zymurgist · 14-05-2015 1:51pm

Buford T Justice wrote: »

Dairies are gone. Closed up shop and moved to kilygordon

The dairies out the strand hill road?? When did that happen?

Mint Sauce · 14-05-2015 3:11pm

Buford T Justice wrote: »

Obvious question is obvious, but did you send him a message?

Hmmmmmmmm.....

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