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cfeeneyinterior

Dank Janniels wrote: »

Will anything ever happen to that Crown Plaza site or whatever its called? Passed it there last week for the 1st time in ages, had forgotten all about it!

A bit happening in July so might get going there yet. http://galwaybayfm.ie/galway-builder-takes-legal-action-former-crown-control-site-mervue/

Gadgetman496

bearclaire wrote: »

Not Really Unfortunate, The project should be built But not by Barrett, he owes millions and a lot of people very nearly lost there jobs.
The Project is Sound, Barrett However isn’t

But it's the project that's subject to the appeal that was launched not the individual.

The development of that location should not be held to ransom just because some people might hold a grudge against any individual(s).

Mrs OBumble

Dank Janniels wrote: »

Will anything ever happen to that Crown Plaza site or whatever its called? Passed it there last week for the 1st time in ages, had forgotten all about it!

Yes.

I have no idea what or when. But lets hope that whatever it is, they are forced to consider and plan for the traffic issues. It would have been horrendous if what was planned for there had been completed - especially the way the roads in the area were when the project was started.

Redo91

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

Yes.

I have no idea what or when. But lets hope that whatever it is, they are forced to consider and plan for the traffic issues. It would have been horrendous if what was planned for there had been completed - especially the way the roads in the area were when the project was started.

Have to say the plans looked impressive but ya the traffic would have been chronic as a result. Would be great if something gets the go ahead though. Such a waste as it is.

flazio

Well if a viable solution was put forward for Galways obsession with single person vehicle occupancy(something I'm guilty of as well) then traffic might not be as big an issue but that's for another thread.

pjohnson

ronnie3585 wrote: »

It was very much open for business today. Looks like they’re having their sign re-painted.

Ah I was wondering if it was that simple. Cheers

tenacious-me

Guy who runs Mr.Waffle has bought Arabica in Salthill in the aquarium unit, closed for a week and reopened Monday the 11th of December as Ground and Co

Bored of Canada

haha

thesandeman

The infamous "Claddagh Bank" to be refurbished for offices.

?Cee?view

thesandeman wrote: »

The infamous "Claddagh Bank" to be refurbished for offices.

Why infamous? What was wrong with it?

I thought I saw fisheries offices or something in it recently? It looks occupied and recently refurbished.

Added after edit: I always thought the Claddagh Bank was the building to the right of the Piscatorial School, now I see it’s not. It’ll make some office building; the view from the top floor will be amazing!

thesandeman

I'd say you're thinking of a different place. Almost everyone who grew up in Galway in the '70s and '80s served their time at the Claddagh Bank.

?Cee?view

thesandeman wrote: »

I'd say you're thinking of a different place. Almost everyone who grew up in Galway in the '70s and '80s served their time at the Claddagh Bank.

Yep you’re right, I just edited my post. I always thought it was the building to the right of the Piscatorial. But why infamous?

Mrs OBumble

And to be clear, its the old school which is being refurbed as offices.

Personally I'm not sure how many offices the area needs .... can't help but think it should be residential.

Mrs OBumble

Chopped salads place has opened in eyre square centre downstairs. Same as the place in lower Newcastle.

Former Hostys on Bohermore has been refurbed and opening soon as Harrys of Waterlane. Rumour mill says it's Harry formerly of Harry Fitz chipper.

Former Brogans is being refurbed. Has a "licensed premises to let" sign outside and new branding "O'Malleys" over the door.

ben.schlomo

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

Chopped salads place has opened in eyre square centre downstairs. Same as the place in lower Newcastle.

Former Hostys on Bohermore has been refurbed and opening soon as Harrys of Waterlane. Rumour mill says it's Harry formerly of Harry Fitz chipper.

Former Brogans is being refurbed. Has a "licensed premises to let" sign outside and new branding "O'Malleys" over the door.

Twas O'Malleys in the late 90s if i remember correctly.

thesandeman

Yep. The person who married into the O'Malley business was still living upstairs up to last year. I presume he's still there.

Mrs OBumble

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

Chopped salads place has opened in eyre square centre downstairs. Same as the place in lower Newcastle.

Former Hostys on Bohermore has been refurbed and opening soon as Harrys of Waterlane. Rumour mill says it's Harry formerly of Harry Fitz chipper.

Former Brogans is being refurbed. Has a "licensed premises to let" sign outside and new branding "O'Malleys" over the door.

The new pub Harrys in Bohermore is being run by Harris formally Harmack development.

GerardKeating

There is a planning notice on Eason in Galway SC, they want to extend into Unit 10, which is the Ashfold Collection Store, so they are perhaps recolating at some point.

westgolf

GerardKeating wrote: »

There is a planning notice on Eason in Galway SC, they want to extend into Unit 10, which is the Ashfold Collection Store, so they are perhaps recolating at some point.

Hopefully extending, that has to be the tightest unit in the whole centre.

GerardKeating

westgolf wrote: »

Hopefully extending, that has to be the tightest unit in the whole centre.

Perhaps I was unclear, Eason seems to be expaning into the Ashford Collection un it, so Ashford Collection must be relocating perhaps.

westgolf

GerardKeating wrote: »

Perhaps I was unclear, Eason seems to be expaning into the Ashford Collection un it, so Ashford Collection must be relocating perhaps.

Not unclear at all. I think Easons is ridiculously tight, always reminds me of a 5000sq ft shop forced into a 4000sq ft space. Pity they didn't go in where Tiger is.

ger vallely

ben.schlomo wrote: »

Twas O'Malleys in the late 90s if i remember correctly.

There used to be a great reggae night in there. Good times!

paconnors

Vinnys Takeaway on Munster Ave seems to be gone

fargel

paconnors wrote: »

Vinnys Takeaway on Munster Ave seems to be gone

The pizzeria one? In fairness, tough competition neabry!

Bredabe

Sign on the door of I supply in Sea Road, says they have an internet cafe above the shop.

Mrs OBumble

Bredabe wrote: »

Sign on the door of I supply in Sea Road, says they have an internet cafe above the shop.

Not new - been there for years.

Dank Janniels

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

Not new - been there for years.

lol i was up there bout 2 years ago +assumed it was their offices or where they designed stuff!

1 thing the city needs are internet cafes, even though ppl hav wifi+mobiles its still handy to
go in sumwhere on a proper computor and do business or print out stuff like tickets etc. Often when Im in the city I do have to wait for buses or lifts, I used to kill time dossing online in 1 near the kingshead.

Bredabe

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

Not new - been there for years.

When I looked online and asked here earlier this year, no one mentioned it.

Mrs OBumble

Dank Janniels wrote: »

lol i was up there bout 2 years ago +assumed it was their offices or where they designed stuff!

1 thing the city needs are internet cafes, even though ppl hav wifi+mobiles its still handy to
go in sumwhere on a proper computor and do business or print out stuff like tickets etc. Often when Im in the city I do have to wait for buses or lifts, I used to kill time dossing online in 1 near the kingshead.

There were quite a few 10 years ago, but number have gone down as demand changed.

Ones I know about now are listed here: http://www.galwaytransport.info/2011/08/internet-cafes-in-galway-city.html

Thargor

Dank Janniels wrote: »

lol i was up there bout 2 years ago +assumed it was their offices or where they designed stuff!

1 thing the city needs are internet cafes, even though ppl hav wifi+mobiles its still handy to
go in sumwhere on a proper computor and do business or print out stuff like tickets etc. Often when Im in the city I do have to wait for buses or lifts, I used to kill time dossing online in 1 near the kingshead.

I used to love the one down the alley beside the Kings Head, spent hours in there, it was so cheap and relaxed, saved me a fortune compared to spending that time in pubs aswell.