New Shop Maynooth

wally79

There is a Newtown hall group on Facebook

https://facebook.com/groups/275285006909501/

L1011

Delhi Darbar is now open

crl84

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120737521#Comment_120737521

Chettinad Chicken with boiled rice is €11.95

For comparison, the same from Fusion is €16 (13.50 main + 2.50 rice).

Will definitely be defaulting to DD in that case, assuming the food is of the Celbridge branch standards.

blueshed

Opening hours seem a bit strange for the new Delhi Darbar. Mid day to 7pm atm, they do plan on extending the hours.

tnegun

I think that's either part of the planning conditions or the lease so as not to compete with the Stone Haven out the back.

Staplor

That's very strange, there was a restaurant that was there a few years ago that opened late, I know someone who had booked a table in Stonehaven but went in there by mistake (not realising Stonehaven was behind).

chic chick

Maynooth Gaa has a new coffee spot. Typo coffee. With opening hours 9am-3.30pm Monday - Sunday. I haven’t tried it yet but look forward to seeing what it’s like.pic from their instagram page.

Sean Seoighe

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120777897#Comment_120777897

Someone from Leinster rugby clearly involved in it, practically the whole team follow Typo Coffee! Was there last Saturday and they'd a few teething problems which is fair to expect but the coffee and ice cream sundaes were very good. Going for high end fare I'd say, the croissants were like you would see in Ely.

NetworkOrange

Newtown Inn

We will be hosting our first ever Newtown Festival on August 18th - 20th! There will be plenty of great live music acts, food stalls, kids entertainment and a guaranteed good time.

Fun for all the family!

We have a huge selection of food stalls, such as Pincho's Burrito Truck, Naked Pizza, and everyone's favourite Chip Van. We will also have outdoor bar areas and plenty of seating areas outdoors!

LIVE MUSIC:

Friday 18th

4:00 - 6:00 Caoimhe Byrne

6:30 - 8:30 Freddy Black & The Hotel Mosaic

9:00 - 11:00 Zooropa (U2 Tribute Band)

Saturday 19th

1:00 - 3:00 Kids Entertainment

4:00 - 6:00 Sam & Eoin

6:30 - 8:30 Mamma Mia (ABBA Tribute Band)

9:00 - 11:00 Live Forever (Oasis Tribute Band)

Sunday 20th

1:00 - 3:00 Kids Entertainment

4:00 - 6:00 Cian McKeever

6:30 - 8:30 Pop Gods

Hope to see you all there for the event of the Summer!

Edit: Didnt mean to paste this in like an advertisement! Just pointing it out, could be good, and if so an annual thing.

Redsoxfan

Coffee in Typo is decent.

chic chick

Meridian 16 has announced its closure. Sad to see any business close.

Redsoxfan

Sad but not surprised. Always seemed a poor location and food not mainstream, even if it was good.

I see they also work out of Gregory's in Kilcock?

blueshed

It only lasted 8 weeks in Gregory's. Finished last month.

Patser

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120874552#Comment_120874552

Aww, I really liked their stuff. Some of the best desserts and coffee in town

Inforapenny

Anybody in either the 24 hour gym (Anytime Fitness) or the gym in the Glenroyal?

Looking at joining one of them, went to view both today. Mainly interested in the weights equipment over the cardio or classes aspect.

Glenroyal gym seemed to have older equipment but was quite busy at around 1pm. Anytime Fitness not as big and not as busy either.

Would probably look to go at around 7.30am in the morning.

Any thoughts from other forum members experience?

Thanks

crl84

I was a member in the Glenroyal for 10+ years, and in Anytime now.

7:30am you'll be fine in either, neither will be busy.

Glenroyal has a bigger variety of equipment, but older as you said, and it's basically unusable from 4pm-8pm Mon-Thurs due to the amount of people in the weights area. I haven't been in there in about a year, but there was always queues in the weights area, while half the cardio equipment was empty and just taking up space. Glenroyal had started replacing a few machines when I left, but still a lot of old and dirty equipment there. Seems to be little effort to keep the place clean and looking well. Even When closed/restricted during covid, they didn't bother to get the most of the place painted or rusting/chipped machines given a polish and a paint. I found the limited times at the weekend annoying too. Was paying €57 a month. Glenroyal has pool/sauna etc though.

Anytime has slightly less variety of machines, but has most things you'd need. A supported T-Bar row (they have bar with landmine attachment and cable row machines already), and maybe some sort of lateral raise machine and it would be perfect IMO. Generally has less people and while busy in the evening, isn't as packed as the Glenroyal. I still avoid Mon/Tues evenings though if possible. Paying €40 a month.

All things considered, personally, I'd probably choose the Glenroyal if I was usually going in the mornings, but that's because I like using the pool/jacuzzi/sauna when I have time after the gym. I usually go at lunch/evenings though, so Anytime suits me best.

If you've no interest in the pool etc, I'd probably just go with Anytime and save the few quid.

Inforapenny

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120889479#Comment_120889479

Thank you, a really helpful and detailed reply!!

Yep, re: the Glenroyal the equipment seemed quite old & the place itself quite dark.

Some of the most recent google reviews of Anytime seemed pretty negative, so had me analysing it a bit more.

The Glenroyal has the look of a place that is happy as is and not bothered investing in newer equipment.

Never really used sauna,jacuzzi or pool in current gym, be nice to have the option but wont make or break it for me.

Anytime are looking for 45 p/m, or 450 per year which works out at less than 40 p/m. Also, seem to want 45 for a fob.

Glenroyal looking for 57 p/m or 44 p/m if paying for a year.

Minimum contract with Anytime is 6 months and 3 months with Glenroyal, would have done a month with both if an option to try them out.

Staff at reception in Anytime a lot friendlier and helpful than those at the Glenroyal when looking to have a look around.

Topgear on Dave

I'm a member on and off in the glenroyal for years too, I'd agree a lot of the equipment is old and couldn't understand why the place was not given a major overhaul already.

However on the way in just last week there is a large sign showing how the gym is to get refurbished in August and I think it said all new equipment.

vafankillar

yeah coincidence that they're acutally about to get done up as you've started this conversation. was in glen royal a few years ago when i was in college & joined a while back when i moved to maynooth, was surprised at the lack of upgrade over the years. was in flyefit before i moved to maynooth which was much cheaper than both places, 32 per month or 35 for roaming pass, which i went with cos i could go my local or any of the like 5 they have in dublin city, often did for the craic of it if i was going shopping in town.

do wonder how much this uplift will affect actually using the gym? bit annoying after only joining, 2 months ago, probably would have went with anytime fitness till uplift was finished if i'd known this. is it two or 3 months minimum?

Inforapenny

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120901546#Comment_120901546

AFAIK it is a 3 month minimum in the Glenroyal & 6 months in Anytime.

6 months minimum is a bit spicy, especially if you just want to try it out a few times.

L1011

Coffee and ice cream counters going in to Donovan's. Well the ice cream one is presumably moving, cause they already have one.

FrankN1

Falo pizza really not nice. Service so slow too. First and last visit.

Mystery Egg

We had Falo last night and it was absolutely beautiful. What was wrong with yours?

Redsoxfan

The one time I have had Falo it was excellent.

social butterfly 2020

Falo is next level.

wally79

Have to agree. falo is delicious

OwlsZat

+1 Falo is top bins.

Davexirl

I had a Falo a few months back and it wasn't great at all, tasteless.

Gusser09

Holy crap. The quality of chipper in Maynooth has fallen off a cliff. Both Romayos are chronic. Chips are undercooked, soggy and stuck together. Tasteless muck.

Any decent ones in celbridge or leixlip?

Tango One

Noticed that too romayo is very hit and miss.