shops in balbriggan

man1

Hey guys
We just moved to balbriggan last week (moylaragh)and was wondering what the situation was like in the town for shops.
We are looking for a place to get saucepans, plates, glasses and things like that.
Do dunnes sell that kinda stuff? whats it like there? Is there anywhere else?
Is there a hairdressers up there in that centre?
Furniture shop?
The estate agent told us that a big pavillions (swords) style shopping centre was being built next year and will be ready in autumn of next year, is this true?? Hope so
Whats the area like in general for shops, amenities, pubs (very important!!) etc?

sgarvan

Check here for the pubs in Balbriggan. http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055059323

We are looking for a place to get saucepans, plates, glasses and things like that.
Do dunnes sell that kinda stuff? whats it like there? Is there anywhere else?

Dunnes sell some items like that, Supervalu also do. up in the centre where Dunnes is there is a shop called "Home". get most stuff in that

Is there a hairdressers up there in that centre?

There is a hairdressers and a barbers. Been to the barbers and it was fine, heard the hairdressers is quite dear. Dont know for sure though.

Furniture shop?

There is none at the centre where Dunnes is. There is one furnature shop in balbriggan beside the train station (Hodgens) and a smaller more limited stocked one (Rafters, also sells carpets & floors) at the Bank of Ireland. I know from my own experience on purchasing these items you are better of going out of Balbriggan. I bought a lot in Navan and it is only 25mins drive away.

The estate agent told us that a big pavillions (swords) style shopping centre was being built next year and will be ready in autumn of next year, is this true?? Hope so

There is planning permission in for this, I believe, which will wrap around the graveyard. Dont know when building will commence.

Whats the area like in general for shops, amenities, pubs (very important!!) etc?

Pubs, I mentioned above. Shops in general is ok but not a very big selection.
Amenities, there are a large variety of sports clubs in the town, Soccer, GAA, Golf, Tennis(I think), Cricket and probably more. Loads to do tbh

The Hill Billy

For your kitchenware stuff - maybe take a trip over to Allrooms in Skerries.

aniascor

When we moved to Balbriggan last summer, EEC Hardware (Arro) was a lifesaver. I doubt we would have ever found them without being told they were there though. It's in Stephenstown Business Park.

To get there, as you drive out of Balbriggan, take a right at the church roundabout. Go straight through the next roundabout, and take a left at the third roundabout.

Legend20

Ahh Dunnes! we sell everything, except in date fresh food!! i work there, its a love/hate relationship!

Moonbeam

Dunnes doesn't have much in the way of anyhting except food and cleaning materials.
Arro is small but handy.
Airside in swords has a homestore,woodies b&q and a few other things.

MAYPOP

EEC Hardware is a ripoff, much better going to Woodies, Atlantic or B & Q in Swords or else up towards Drogheda.

Bluetonic

MAYPOP wrote:

EEC Hardware is a ripoff

Do they not make you aware of the prices before purchase?

sirpsycho

No prices on anything in EEC but the prices arent far off the mark compared to woodies. I was buying a new electric shower recently and EEC were slightly cheaper than woodies.

ps. Watch the dates on anything you buy in dunnes...

wow sierra

Havent actually done a check for price comparison with Woodies etc but I would be surprised if EEC is dearer.

Even if it is would it be worth the time and effort to go to Swords?? I would prefer people to support the local shop, we are lucky to have it so near. When I moved first and they were off the Main Street I found the staff very helpful and the prices very good. I wouldnt have fancied having to drive to Swords for a few blocks to put under the garden shed or sand paper for the sander when you are in a hurry.!!

The new shop is great with garden stuff, some furniture, bed linen etc as well as the usual DIY stuf

MAYPOP

Bluetonic wrote:

Do they not make you aware of the prices before purchase?

Occasionally they do, and more often than not, I find that they are more expensive than other retailers. Hence why I do not purchase there.

Morgans

Have to say that in my experience, I have found EEC more than reasonable.

Bluetonic

MAYPOP wrote:

Occasionally they do, and more often than not

Don't you know it's illegal to not display prices?

Have you refereed this to anyone?

Dors1976

sirpsycho wrote:

ps. Watch the dates on anything you buy in dunnes...

I agree.

MAYPOP

Bluetonic wrote:

Don't you know it's illegal to not display prices?

Have you refereed this to anyone?

I really don't care.

Bluetonic

MAYPOP wrote:

I really don't care.

You seemed to care enough to comment on the issue.