Stores opening or re-opening in Sligo

Hombre Lobo

worlds goodest teecher wrote: »

Was the empty building (the one that was ever occupied) up from that recently sold?

afaik it's an IDA building also. Been sitting there unoccupied for a long time now.
The new one is a fine looking building though. I hope it attracts some companies. Looks like an expensive build.

worlds goodest teecher

ryanch09 wrote: »

https://www.oceanfm.ie/2017/02/28/major-sligo-town-development-hopes-to-attract-post-brexit-business/

Finally some work to be done with the old ESB building on the corner of castle street

This was on the Irish Independent online

"The ground floor which was previously the ESB shop floor will house a large-floor retailer and the building's existing entrance at the corner of Castle Street and Thomas Street is being retained.

A cafe restaurant thought to be a well known chain will front onto Rockwood Parade which, as our designs show, (right) will benefit from a newly created garden and terrace.Damien says:"This river side cafe, terrace and garden will dramatically re-energise what has become a dilapidated area along the Garavogue river."
http://www.independent.ie/regionals/sligochampion/news/work-starts-on-town-project-35486632.html

Andy From Sligo

worlds goodest teecher wrote: »

This was on the Irish Independent online

"The ground floor which was previously the ESB shop floor will house a large-floor retailer and the building's existing entrance at the corner of Castle Street and Thomas Street is being retained.

A cafe restaurant thought to be a well known chain will front onto Rockwood Parade which, as our designs show, (right) will benefit from a newly created garden and terrace.Damien says:"This river side cafe, terrace and garden will dramatically re-energise what has become a dilapidated area along the Garavogue river."
http://www.independent.ie/regionals/sligochampion/news/work-starts-on-town-project-35486632.html

A cafe! .. mind u a well known chain...

Mint Sauce

Dilapidated!!

Bit harsh.

mcgiggles

Mint Sauce wrote: »

Dilapidated!!

Bit harsh.

Was just thinking the same myself. Not dilapidated, just empty..that building is empty and one beside it on the Rockwood side but the rest of the buildings from there down are grand!

promethius

worlds goodest teecher wrote: »

Sorry, what is an advanced technology building? Is it supposed to attract one company or several?

it's marketing speak i'd imagine, they'd want a medical device or pharma company to move in i'd think. they'd want to set up their clean rooms etc in a certain way so it's probably flexible on the inside. most companies wouldn't want to share for business reasons and to be able to have and show potential for expansion as required. would be great to see a solid company going in there it's a fine looking addition.

red sean

Dilapidated!!

In fairness, I think we all know what he meant.
Good to hear the building is being utilised again in such a prime location. But some will knock it before they even know the details!

mcgiggles

Well known chain cafe.. Starbucks? 
Its a great building it will be good to see it used again!

dee_mc

mcgiggles wrote:

Well known chain cafe.. Starbucks? Its a great building it will be good to see it used again!

Is there an Insomnia in Sligo yet?

Andy From Sligo

dee_mc wrote: »

Is there an Insomnia in Sligo yet?

Yep, on the entrance to quayside SC

topmanamillion

sligono1 wrote: »

Tesco were not happy and I'm sure there's more sligo has to be a great town for objecting against progress

Nothing really to do with Sligo, Tesco`s company policy is to oppose all expansions by Lidl.

"Over the past 12 months Tesco has unsuccessfully opposed the opening of six new Lidl shops"
http://www.irishexaminer.com/business/lidl-expansion-plan-passed-despite-tesco-opposition-441499.html

worlds goodest teecher

dee_mc wrote: »

Is there an Insomnia in Sligo yet?

Anyone else not like the coffee from Insomnia? I find it has an after taste.

ectoraige

worlds goodest teecher wrote: »

Anyone else not like the coffee from Insomnia? I find it has an after taste.

Probably my favourite café-chain coffee, to be honest. Still haven't gotten into the one in Sligo yet though.

red sean

ectoraige wrote: »

Probably my favourite café-chain coffee, to be honest. Still haven't gotten into the one in Sligo yet though.

Same here. Really nice coffee.

worlds goodest teecher

Each to his own I guess.

dee_mc

worlds goodest teecher wrote: »

Anyone else not like the coffee from Insomnia? I find it has an after taste.

I'm not a big fan - I drink my coffee black and I find the flavour a bit odd. But others who drink milky ones seem to like them well enough. Their staff in my local branch are great though so I go there from time to time.

worlds goodest teecher

dee_mc wrote: »

I'm not a big fan - I drink my coffee black and I find the flavour a bit odd. But others who drink milky ones seem to like them well enough. Their staff in my local branch are great though so I go there from time to time.

Yeah, I agree with you, really nice staff in Sligo branch.

worlds goodest teecher

I have struggled to find good decafe coffee in most places in town.

Hombre Lobo

worlds goodest teecher wrote: »

I have struggled to find good decafe coffee in most places in town.

I don't know if Kate's Kitchen serves decaf in store but they certainly sell fresh roasted beans of it by Badger & Dodo, Third floor espresso and Cloudpicker.
Kate's has a fantastic selection of fresh roasted coffee bags in town. I use it a lot for that.

worlds goodest teecher

Were any of local elected representatives out in the UAE last week promoting Sligo? If not maybe it wouldn't have been the worst idea in order to get this town moving. A UAE sugar daddy.

http://www.thejournal.ie/waterford-shopping-mall-saudi-group-2-3299964-Mar2017/

worlds goodest teecher

Hombre Lobo wrote: »

afaik it's an IDA building also. Been sitting there unoccupied for a long time now.
The new one is a fine looking building though. I hope it attracts some companies. Looks like an expensive build.

I don't know why but I have it in my head that that building was built about 10/11 years ago as office space rather than industrial. If it was an IDA building would they sell it?

Vlove

It seems theres an Australian stationery store in place for Sligo called Smiggle. Reminds me of Tiger or Dealz a lot to be honest with ya, I dont think we need another stationery store in Sligo tbh...... http://www.sligotoday.ie/details.php?id=44992

Mint Sauce

Noticed work being done on the Forecourt of the former Excol/McCormicks Petrol Station/Mace on Mail Coach Road this morning. Then later noticed that their former outlet in Manorhamilton has be reopened as Top Fuel. Could the two be linked?

red sean

They've been sold by the receiver. Was in the papers a few weeks ago.

Plazaman

Mint Sauce wrote: »

Noticed work being done on the Forecourt of the former Excol/McCormicks Petrol Station/Mace on Mail Coach Road this morning. Then later noticed that their former outlet in Manorhamilton has be reopened as Top Fuel. Could the two be linked?

Applegreen are taking them over so I hear.

worlds goodest teecher

I see they are gutting out Korona on Castle St.

drdidlittle

worlds goodest teecher wrote:

I see they are gutting out Korona on Castle St.

New coffee shop ?

curtisbrown

Is there a new book shop open on Connolly Street? Red Door Books maybe, or some name similar to that....

ectoraige

curtisbrown wrote: »

Is there a new book shop open on Connolly Street? Red Door Books maybe, or some name similar to that....

That's a seasonal schoolbook shop, run by the owners of the creche next door. Closed most of the year.

sligono1

I see Regatta are looking for a store manager for a store in the quayside I presume there opening up there