Sligo - News and Views

nanook · 30-03-2007 10:15am

this is getting abit of use in the last couple of weeks, gonna make it a sticky for the time being, if it starts to die down then we can look at it

Gillie · 30-03-2007 12:25pm

It'll never die down!!!
(Hopefully).

I'm afraid there is always going to be plenty to discuss when it comes to the land of hearts desire!

brianthebard · 01-04-2007 3:30pm

Gillie wrote:

Supposed to be this month.
Not sure what's gonna be in it. Boutique's (SP?) mainly.

Hopefully a proper music shop!

Have you tried Third wave on O'Connell street? They are very nice people with a fairly good selection for a pretty small shop plus they'll order stuff in for you. Anyone know if the comic shop is closed for good or just moved to a different premises? It was kind of in a funny place up by Harry's bar.

Gillie · 02-04-2007 10:40am

I find that the special offers in the chain stores (Virgin/HMV) are quite good.
There is feck all of that here!

Didn't know there was a comic book store!

Madge · 02-04-2007 12:20pm

That comic book store is in West Gardens (off High Street) isn't it?

brianthebard · 09-04-2007 1:20pm

It was but its closed now unfortunately.

il gatto · 11-04-2007 5:18am

Gillie wrote:

The W2 (Western Distributor Route) will be finished early next year with construction starting this September according to the Champion this week.

The Road will run from the Caltragh interchange to Finisklin and will run past Mitchell Curly park beside Kevinsfort.

I don't understand why they are not giving more priority to the "Eastern Bypass" as it is far more important to Sligo!

Starting early September? Finishing early next year?:eek: Ha.... I'll believe that when I see it:D They couldn't organise a punch up outside Abrakebabra:rolleyes:

magnumlady · 11-04-2007 11:59am

Any news on when that new shopping centre in O'Connell Street is opening. It was meant to be in March, but doesn't look anywhere near ready.
Also my hopes for a Marks and Sparks where Woods was have faded, saw an ad for staff for a new Centra in Castle Street.

Gillie · 11-04-2007 12:05pm

Centra has opened where Morgan was in Castle Street so keep your hopes up yet my dear!

Gillie · 11-04-2007 12:06pm

il gatto wrote:

Starting early September? Finishing early next year?:eek: Ha.... I'll believe that when I see it:D They couldn't organise a punch up outside Abrakebabra:rolleyes:

I agree but they seem really on the ball with this road. They are pushing it hard! Písses me off as I think the Eastern Route is far more crucial!

magnumlady · 11-04-2007 12:07pm

Gillie wrote:

Centra has opened where Morgan was in Castle Street so keep your hopes up yet my dear!

Oh phew!! Thanks for that, I was in town yesterday but never walked down there.

JIZZLORD · 11-04-2007 2:03pm

magnumlady wrote:

Any news on when that new shopping centre in O'Connell Street is opening. It was meant to be in March, but doesn't look anywhere near ready.
Also my hopes for a Marks and Sparks where Woods was have faded, saw an ad for staff for a new Centra in Castle Street.

i remember reading they were putting in a tesco arcade style setup in there with piles of shops

Gillie · 11-04-2007 2:10pm

Its built and they are fitting it at present.
Pretty big place by the look of it!

Iompair · 11-04-2007 2:31pm

The comic/gaming shop closed last month. Gerry the guy who ran it for the last few months is setting up an online shop, but its a pity the shop is gone. They probably could have done with a cafe style thing to get people to come in and play, while getting a bite to eat.

Gillie · 11-04-2007 2:37pm

Anyone know anything about the vibe tattoo shop on High Street?
I posted this question on the tattoo forum but got no answer.

Anybody got any work done their yet?

brianthebard · 15-04-2007 8:24pm

I saw it the other day, its advertised as a piercing shop, I don't think they do tattoos. I know there was a place on the street towards the train station from the bus stop that did/does tattoos but I don't know what quality we are talking here.

Gillie · 16-04-2007 12:21pm

brianthebard wrote:

I saw it the other day, its advertised as a piercing shop, I don't think they do tattoos. I know there was a place on the street towards the train station from the bus stop that did/does tattoos but I don't know what quality we are talking here.

They definately do tats aswell:
http://www.thevibetattoos.com/

il gatto · 18-04-2007 4:54am

magnumlady wrote:

Any news on when that new shopping centre in O'Connell Street is opening. It was meant to be in March, but doesn't look anywhere near ready.
Also my hopes for a Marks and Sparks where Woods was have faded, saw an ad for staff for a new Centra in Castle Street.

As far as I know, Kevin Quinn owns it. I heard it'll be retail units, appartments and maybe a bar, so I wouldn't hold my breath for an M&S.

magnumlady · 18-04-2007 8:42pm

il gatto wrote:

As far as I know, Kevin Quinn owns it. I heard it'll be retail units, appartments and maybe a bar, so I wouldn't hold my breath for an M&S.

Somehow I didn't think we'd get one, maybe we'll get an Argos

brianthebard · 21-04-2007 2:42pm

Gillie wrote:

They definately do tats aswell:
http://www.thevibetattoos.com/

Fair enough. It definitely looks clean anyways which is always good! I wouldn't mind getting another piercing or two done over the summer but words will be said with the mother before and after I imagine:rolleyes:

Gillie · 23-04-2007 7:06pm

brianthebard wrote:

Fair enough. It definitely looks clean anyways which is always good! I wouldn't mind getting another piercing or two done over the summer but words will be said with the mother before and after I imagine:rolleyes:

At least with a Tat she mightn't see it!;)
I got my first piercing when I was 12. She wasn't pleased at first but she got used to it!

muffler · 24-04-2007 12:31am

Gillie wrote:

I got my first piercing when I was 12. She wasn't pleased at first but she got used to it!

Thats coz you were spoiled

Gillie · 24-04-2007 11:28am

muffler wrote:

Thats coz you were spoiled

Far from it believe me!:D

ColdDeadEyes · 25-04-2007 12:51pm

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JIZZLORD · 30-04-2007 12:27am

any sign of the new shopping centre yet?

Gillie · 30-04-2007 9:53am

Nah. It was due to open in March and it's May tomorrow.

In fairness the Quayside was on schedule and the inner relief road was ahead of schedule so it was about time something was delayed!

AlmightyCushion · 30-04-2007 1:21pm

Anyone got a date for it. Last time I seen it was a few weeks ago and it didn't look near finished.

Gillie · 30-04-2007 1:49pm

Major Development planned at Bruss site.
(From the Sligo Champion:)
€100m project earmarked for major site at Finisklin

A €100 million development project, which will kick-start the regeneration of Sligo docklands, is earmarked for a huge site at Finisklin, The Sligo Champion has learned.

The existing Bruss premises is to be demolished to make way for the comprehensive development, which will include a ten storey landmark tower and three other substantial new buildings on a 1,8144 hectares site at Finisklin Road and Rathedmond Road.

The project will include 147 apartments, one convenience store, six huge showroom retail units, extensive office accommodation, a medical centre, a pharmacy, a bar and restaurant, a health and beauty salon, a crèche and a gymnasium. Car parking facilities for over 500 vehicles are also proposed.

A lot of Finisklin is in poor order with plenty of ageing buildings.
If this is done right it could be great for the area!

Gillie · 30-04-2007 1:51pm

brianthebard wrote:

Fair enough. It definitely looks clean anyways which is always good! I wouldn't mind getting another piercing or two done over the summer but words will be said with the mother before and after I imagine:rolleyes:

Went in last week for a gander. Looks spotless.
Will be going back in May to get some lettering done on my arm so i'll report back once it's done.

AlmightyCushion · 30-04-2007 2:22pm

Gillie wrote:

Major Development planned at Bruss site.
(From the Sligo Champion:)
€100m project earmarked for major site at Finisklin

A €100 million development project, which will kick-start the regeneration of Sligo docklands, is earmarked for a huge site at Finisklin, The Sligo Champion has learned.

The existing Bruss premises is to be demolished to make way for the comprehensive development, which will include a ten storey landmark tower and three other substantial new buildings on a 1,8144 hectares site at Finisklin Road and Rathedmond Road.

The project will include 147 apartments, one convenience store, six huge showroom retail units, extensive office accommodation, a medical centre, a pharmacy, a bar and restaurant, a health and beauty salon, a crèche and a gymnasium. Car parking facilities for over 500 vehicles are also proposed.

A lot of Finisklin is in poor order with plenty of ageing buildings.
If this is done right it could be great for the area!

Sounds pretty good.

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