Tralee Thread (No chit-chat)

g1983d

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

I didn't hear there was on! I can't see it mentioned in the entertainment brochure.

Somebody in work said it to me, also it says it here under Street entertainment
http://www.roseoftralee.ie/about-us/planning-your-visit

Ciarrai76

I don't really like shopping in Lifestyle sports in town, I find it really cluttered & far too small, they can't stock half the amount of stuff as Manor. Its a pity they haven't more space, or even found a bigger store in the town centre. Their Manor store is really good and they do feet analysis for people who run etc. I'm not mad about Elvery's as a sports shop in general. I don't think they don't have as good a range as Lifestyle do. I don't really go into Hennebery's either, I usually forget when looking for sports gear, but I find them a little too expensive too. But fair play to Hennebery's for still being in business, not easy with bigger stores like Lifestyle to compete with.

xxyyzz

Does anyone here work for or know anybody working for Lee Strand? Just wondering if they are hiring and what sort of company they are to work for. Could you PM me if you know please? I know someone qualified in that area who is looking for a new job.

Thanks

Aimeee

Can anyone tell me if there are stalls selling stuff at the festival? Looking for something in particular (crafty/leather goods stall) and regretting I didn't pick it up at last festival I was at. I've never seen stalls at the Festival. If there are any where do they set up? Thanks for any info.

oeb

Aimeee wrote: »

Can anyone tell me if there are stalls selling stuff at the festival? Looking for something in particular (crafty/leather goods stall) and regretting I didn't pick it up at last festival I was at. I've never seen stalls at the Festival. If there are any where do they set up? Thanks for any info.

According to their program, yes.

They are normally going down the length of Denny Street. Also possibly just inside the entrance of the park.

Ciarrai76

Aimeee wrote: »

Can anyone tell me if there are stalls selling stuff at the festival? Looking for something in particular (crafty/leather goods stall) and regretting I didn't pick it up at last festival I was at. I've never seen stalls at the Festival. If there are any where do they set up? Thanks for any info.

All the stalls are along Denny Street, there are some along the Mall and into the Square. I don't know if they do what you are looking for, but there are quite a lot of stalls so maybe there is.

Ciarrai76

anyone heading into town tonight?

I think its Nathan Carter playing tonight....no interest in him though, can't quite see the attraction! lol

I will probably be working for most of the festival, so no nights out for me, although I don't really mind, nothing much that I'm bothered about & I've no kids, so nothing to really go in for! I would love to be going to the Rose Ball tonight, its 15 years since I was there last! Not a ticket to be got apparently! My parents left it too late to organise any, so they are disappointed not to be there!

hope everyone has an enjoyable Rose of Tralee!!

Aimeee

This is brilliant thanks a million for replies. Will they be there tomorrow? If so that's my day out sorted. Fingers crossed. I'm only looking for one of those Peruvian blankets/aka Sherpa shawls for a friend. I got one as a present years ago and they are extremely warm and versatile! If anyone knows where I could get one in case I'm not lucky in Tralee I'd be delighted for any info.
Must get myself a programme somewhere for parade info.

Ciarrai76

Aimeee wrote: »

This is brilliant thanks a million for replies. Will they be there tomorrow? If so that's my day out sorted. Fingers crossed. I'm only looking for one of those Peruvian blankets/aka Sherpa shawls for a friend. I got one as a present years ago and they are extremely warm and versatile! If anyone knows where I could get one in case I'm not lucky in Tralee I'd be delighted for any info.
Must get myself a programme somewhere for parade info.

The stalls are there until Wednesday. The parade is tomorrow night,,Saturday, I think it starts around 8pm.

Pirates Ale

Aimeee wrote: »

This is brilliant thanks a million for replies. Will they be there tomorrow? If so that's my day out sorted. Fingers crossed. I'm only looking for one of those Peruvian blankets/aka Sherpa shawls for a friend. I got one as a present years ago and they are extremely warm and versatile! If anyone knows where I could get one in case I'm not lucky in Tralee I'd be delighted for any info.
Must get myself a programme somewhere for parade info.

I walked through the stalls earlier and dont think there was any stall selling blankets or such, but I could have missed it too!
Mostly food, a few clothes, and toys. Nice atmosphere around and weather is holding up okay.

Aimeee

Thanks for the info. Not good news for me then. I'll have a look over the weekend. Hopefully the weather will hold up. Thank you again.

Wang King

No. Big. Wheel.
Festival ruined!

kn

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

All the stalls are along Denny Street, there are some along the Mall and into the Square. I don't know if they do what you are looking for, but there are quite a lot of stalls so maybe there is.

I didn't see anything on the leather goods today. All food/tops/knick knacks.

delthedriver

Wishing everyone a wonderful 56 th Rose of Tralee Festival.

Ciarrai76

Wang King wrote: »

No. Big. Wheel.
Festival ruined!

what!? are you serious??

cyning

I've got to say the town park was fabulous for kids today: sand pits, painting in a tent (great for the showers!), face painting, sand art, clay, an observatory yoke (no idea didnt go in 3 year old just wouldn't appreciate it), 5 bouncy castles for different age groups, a show with fairies singing frozen and happy... They loved it. The pet farm thing was probably the most disappointing: down to my own expectations really I didn't expect them to be in a caged trailer!

Think the Abu Dhabi rose was her favourite my little lady thought she was a princess

Kerrydude1981

Is Wagon wheel still going?

On the 201st chorus

Wang King

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

what!? are you serious??

Yep, no sign of it whatsoever

Ciarrai76

Wang King wrote: »

Yep, no sign of it whatsoever

DAMN I didn't get time to go on it last year and I swore this year I was going to go on & get the hubby to take his camera for some good shots! bummer

Aimeee

kn wrote: »

I didn't see anything on the leather goods today. All food/tops/knick knacks.

Thanks for that. Looks like my search will be continuing so.

Wang King

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

DAMN I didn't get time to go on it last year and I swore this year I was going to go on & get the hubby to take his camera for some good shots! bummer

I do that every year

Quackster

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

I don't really like shopping in Lifestyle sports in town, I find it really cluttered & far too small, they can't stock half the amount of stuff as Manor. Its a pity they haven't more space, or even found a bigger store in the town centre. Their Manor store is really good and they do feet analysis for people who run etc. I'm not mad about Elvery's as a sports shop in general. I don't think they don't have as good a range as Lifestyle do. I don't really go into Hennebery's either, I usually forget when looking for sports gear, but I find them a little too expensive too. But fair play to Hennebery's for still being in business, not easy with bigger stores like Lifestyle to compete with.

The 20% off all full-price goods for those of us on Three is a very good incentive for shopping in Elvery's I find!

Ciarrai76

Quackster wrote: »

The 20% off all full-price goods for those of us on Three is a very good incentive for shopping in Elvery's I find!

I always forget about that discount!

delthedriver

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

I don't really like shopping in Lifestyle sports in town, I find it really cluttered & far too small, they can't stock half the amount of stuff as Manor. Its a pity they haven't more space, or even found a bigger store in the town centre. Their Manor store is really good and they do feet analysis for people who run etc. I'm not mad about Elvery's as a sports shop in general. I don't think they don't have as good a range as Lifestyle do. I don't really go into Hennebery's either, I usually forget when looking for sports gear, but I find them a little too expensive too. But fair play to Hennebery's for still being in business, not easy with bigger stores like Lifestyle to compete with.

There are 4 Sports Shops in Tralee, at least when I last visited. Why would a business person in Tralee promote or support Manor ????? This weekend is a great opportunity to promote Tralee.

Wang King

Personally I have shopped in elverys for years, always found them very helpful, even brought in a pair of runners from a Mayo store for me as they didn't have my size in stock.
Couldn't find fault with them at all personally

Ciarrai76

delthedriver wrote: »

There are 4 Sports Shops in Tralee, at least when I last visited. Why would a business person in Tralee promote or support Manor ????? This weekend is a great opportunity to promote Tralee.

Last time I checked Manor is in Tralee!

Kerrydude1981

Still searching for a man that was swept off the rocks in Kerryhead yesterday

http://www.radiokerry.ie/news/search-for-missing-man-continues-off-north-kerry-coast/

Ciarrai76

Kerrydude1981 wrote: »

Still searching for a man that was swept off the rocks in Kerryhead yesterday

http://www.radiokerry.ie/news/search-for-missing-man-continues-off-north-kerry-coast/

I hadn't heard about that. That's very sad

delthedriver

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

Last time I checked Manor is in Tralee!

Oh dear, Think you have missed the point. As a business person in Tralee Town Centre, why would you promote Manor?

With four sports shops in Tralee Town Centre , guess Tralee Chamber would find it strange that you would promote & support Manor.

delthedriver

Kerrydude1981 wrote: »

Still searching for a man that was swept off the rocks in Kerryhead yesterday

http://www.radiokerry.ie/news/search-for-missing-man-continues-off-north-kerry-coast/

Gosh, very sad indeed. Thoughts are with his family, loved ones and emergency services.