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    #1862
    440Hz
    Registered Users Posts: 6,424 ✭✭✭440Hz


    Right! Nothing better I like to spend my time on of a Sunday evening than cleaning up petty crap on here, thanks guys.

    I have deleted MANY posts, and have probably missed a few - anything that is still here, that upsets/offends anyone, report it, and I'll delete.

    As for the arguments, and those involved - STOP NOW! This is a friendly thread for chat relating to the topic of Tralee, not general chit-chat or drivel and not arguments. READ THE CHARTER.

    I am choosing not to ban or infract anyone at this point as there are so many people involved in this nonsense. But you should all take this as a warning. If I have to come back and spring clean like this again I will take more action than this cleanup.

    Play nicely, grow up, read the charter, and take your drivel elsewhere.


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    #1863
    adam88
    Registered Users Posts: 1,609 ✭✭✭adam88


    What happened to the last 10 pages of comments


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    #1864
    440Hz
    Registered Users Posts: 6,424 ✭✭✭440Hz


    adam88 wrote: »
    What happened to the last 10 pages of comments

    Gone! Most of it was either about an argument, an argument or drivel. I tried to keep as much as I could, but there really was very little! I know that people will start the post-count thing now, but that's what happens in a cleanup I'm afraid.


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    #1865
    carchaeologist
    Registered Users Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    adam88 wrote: »
    What happened to the last 10 pages of comments
    They got dumped because they were full of rubbish. Im away from here for a few days and boom it goes crazy. Please try and keep it civil this time around, any more stupidity and its not a warning that will be dished out. Thanks to 440 for the tidy up.


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    #1866
    Southern Dandy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,006 ✭✭✭Southern Dandy


    440Hz wrote: »
    Gone! Most of it was either about an argument, an argument or drivel. I tried to keep as much as I could, but there really was very little! I know that people will start the post-count thing now, but that's what happens in a cleanup I'm afraid.

    Yera post counts don't matter a damn really long as all this is sorted. Cheers to both of ye for hopefully putting an end to all this.


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    #1867
    Ciarrai76
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 9,368 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ciarrai76


    did anyone hear that Dowdie's bar in Boherbee is closing tonight?


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    #1868
    delthedriver
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,958 ✭✭✭delthedriver


    Ciarrai76 wrote: »
    did anyone hear that Dowdie's bar in Boherbee is closing tonight?

    No, but heard that The Brogue is sold:)


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    #1869
    Ciarrai76
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 9,368 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ciarrai76


    delthedriver wrote: »
    No, but heard that The Brogue is sold:)

    wow, that was fast!


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    #1870
    Ciarrai76
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 9,368 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ciarrai76


    Sully34 wrote: »
    Anybody know if that gluten free place in Ivy Terrace is worth dropping into?

    just to let you know, they don't open Monday's, its Tuesday - Sat :)


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    #1871
    carchaeologist
    Registered Users Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    delthedriver wrote: »
    No, but heard that The Brogue is sold:)

    It amazes me what gets bought and sold in this town, there will have to be a serious turnover in there to turn a profit.

    New suit shop opening over in Manor shortly too.


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    #1872
    Ciarrai76
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 9,368 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ciarrai76


    carchaeologist wrote: »
    It amazes me what gets bought and sold in this town, there will have to be a serious turnover in there to turn a profit.

    New suit shop opening over in Manor shortly too.

    spotted that suit shop today, its in beside the Streat, in where Lots were.


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    #1873
    Southern Dandy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,006 ✭✭✭Southern Dandy


    Ciarrai76 wrote: »
    did anyone hear that Dowdie's bar in Boherbee is closing tonight?

    Heard the same actually last night, that place was meant to doing alright apparently so who knows.

    The man or woman who bought that must have balls o steel to make a go of it, having said that the price was a steal considering it's location, full furnished and licence. It would be nice if it picked up, remember going in their on a friday night years back and it was packed.


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    #1874
    monkeysnapper
    Registered Users Posts: 2,576 ✭✭✭monkeysnapper


    carchaeologist wrote: »
    It amazes me what gets bought and sold in this town, there will have to be a serious turnover in there to turn a profit.

    New suit shop opening over in Manor shortly too.

    I thought I saw it already open last week, isn't it next to the street cafe? I saw another new shop next to it, flair , I bought some clipper oil in there , it seemed like a decent shop, was fairly busy to .


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    #1875
    Ciarrai76
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 9,368 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ciarrai76


    Has anyone used the mechanics called R & A Autos up beside where Kingdom Autopoint used to be on the Listowel road?
    I saw them advertising on facebook with a good deal. Are they good? this is what they said?

    New deal for next week only. all cars under 2lt serviced for only €75 inc vat or less depending on engine size. This also includes free mini valet and free nct check inc diagnostic check. Can you afford not to avail of this. Feel free to let the suits service your car for €0000, we use top quality oils (inc higher spec bmw-audi-merc) and filter same as the dealers. Got an nct coming up lets us check your car for free, its always the small stuff people forget to check like number plate bulbs or seat belts. As from next week we will also have quality used cars to suit all budgets so if your in the market for car give me a call and check out our stock. We are based on the Listowel road as you leave Tralee after new roundabout.


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    #1876
    carchaeologist
    Registered Users Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    monkeysnapper wrote: »
    I thought I saw it already open last week, isn't it next to the street cafe?.
    Yep, where Lots used to be. Will be a neat shop when finished. I was surprised Lots pulled out.


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    #1877
    delthedriver
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,958 ✭✭✭delthedriver


    Ciarrai76 wrote: »
    Has anyone used the mechanics called R & A Autos up beside where Kingdom Autopoint used to be on the Listowel road?
    I saw them advertising on facebook with a good deal. Are they good? this is what they said?

    New deal for next week only. all cars under 2lt serviced for only €75 inc vat or less depending on engine size. This also includes free mini valet and free nct check inc diagnostic check. Can you afford not to avail of this. Feel free to let the suits service your car for €0000, we use top quality oils (inc higher spec bmw-audi-merc) and filter same as the dealers. Got an nct coming up lets us check your car for free, its always the small stuff people forget to check like number plate bulbs or seat belts. As from next week we will also have quality used cars to suit all budgets so if your in the market for car give me a call and check out our stock. We are based on the Listowel road as you leave Tralee after new roundabout.

    Mmmmmmm..........if it is to good to be true?
    Labour, oil & filters together with a mini valet for €75 ???


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    #1878
    puzzle factory
    Registered Users Posts: 567 ✭✭✭puzzle factory


    I still cant believe the town council rates for the brouge are 22grand a year, my god how the hell does anything stay open in tralee.


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    #1879
    Southern Dandy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,006 ✭✭✭Southern Dandy


    carchaeologist wrote: »
    Yep, where Lots used to be. Will be a neat shop when finished. I was surprised Lots pulled out.

    I think he owns outright the current retail unit hes in now by the marina, makes sense I bose, no rent!.


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    #1880
    carchaeologist
    Registered Users Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    delthedriver wrote: »
    Mmmmmmm..........if it is to good to be true?
    Labour, oil & filters together with a mini valet for €75 ???


    Cheap indeed. Not much profit on that.


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    #1881
    Ciarrai76
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 9,368 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ciarrai76


    puzzle factory wrote: »
    I still cant believe the town council rates for the brouge are 22grand a year, my god how the hell does anything stay open in tralee.

    the rates in this town are probably the biggest reason places do close, and don't open here! Isn't Tralee meant to have the most expensive rates outside of Dublin? something like that anyway!
    Its crippling businesses, and the council don't do enough to improve it. I know they will 'help' businesses if they come talk to them, but they generally are not helping to reduce them across the board. Maybe if the town clerk got rid of one of his 2 secretaries, they could help reduce costs! :rolleyes:


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    #1882
    puzzle factory
    Registered Users Posts: 567 ✭✭✭puzzle factory


    2 secretaries, you couldn't make it up. will he be gone too when the abolish town councils next year?


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    #1883
    Ciarrai76
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 9,368 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ciarrai76


    puzzle factory wrote: »
    2 secretaries, you couldn't make it up. will he be gone too when the abolish town councils next year?

    yep, 2! I remember we contacted the office once, and both secretaries were on their lunch, at the same time!? :confused:


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    #1884
    delthedriver
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,958 ✭✭✭delthedriver


    carchaeologist wrote: »
    Cheap indeed. Not much profit on that.

    Still I wish them every success in their new venture. It is not easy opening a business in the current climate:)


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    #1885
    delthedriver
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,958 ✭✭✭delthedriver


    Ciarrai76 wrote: »
    yep, 2! I remember we contacted the office once, and both secretaries were on their lunch, at the same time!? :confused:

    Not wishing to cause offence to anyone , were they at lunch with the Town Clerk? .......... Curious!


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    #1886
    delthedriver
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,958 ✭✭✭delthedriver


    puzzle factory wrote: »
    I still cant believe the town council rates for the brouge are 22grand a year, my god how the hell does anything stay open in tralee.

    I guess the new owner will negotiate a revised figure with the Council:)


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    #1887
    kn
    Registered Users Posts: 3,867 ✭✭✭kn


    puzzle factory wrote: »
    I still cant believe the town council rates for the brouge are 22grand a year, my god how the hell does anything stay open in tralee.

    Basically the gross margin on the first 400 pints a week pulled is gone to pay the rates ONLY. No labour, insurances, energy, waste etc etc costs paid in the first 400 pints. Madness.


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    #1888
    kn
    Registered Users Posts: 3,867 ✭✭✭kn


    puzzle factory wrote: »
    2 secretaries, you couldn't make it up. will he be gone too when the abolish town councils next year?

    Not quite. They all just get transferred to Kerry County Council with jobs in their grade. With 3 Town Councils going there could be significant over staffing/inventing of jobs for a few years yet.


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    #1889
    Lelantos
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,612 ✭✭✭Lelantos


    delthedriver wrote: »
    I guess the new owner will negotiate a revised figure with the Council:)

    Benners rates were €1000 a week, they will have to shift a lot of Turborg to get into the black if someone takes it on


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    #1890
    Lelantos
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,612 ✭✭✭Lelantos


    440Hz wrote: »
    Gone! Most of it was either about an argument, an argument or drivel. I tried to keep as much as I could, but there really was very little! I know that people will start the post-count thing now, but that's what happens in a cleanup I'm afraid.

    Just a query, does anyone know what happened to the years worth of posts that someone lost doing a cleanup?.......not looking at any motor vehicle archeology enthusiast :P


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    #1891
    adam88
    Registered Users Posts: 1,609 ✭✭✭adam88


    Lelantos wrote: »
    Benners rates were €1000 a week, they will have to shift a lot of Turborg to get into the black if someone takes it on

    Heard today that the owner of the golf hotel in Ballybunion has taken it over. Not sure if he bought it or took over the lease. He's ex bar manager was manager there before it **** down.


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