Aldi Greystones ??

Misty May

An Aldi employee in the Bray shop says Greystones would be opening this Christmas, Dec 2013:). I notice in the last day or two the building site is locked up and no sign of any activity there. Are they on holiday or does anyone have any up to date information on what is happening?

MyPerfectCousin

"Builders holidays"? :rolleyes:

aynneone

Perfectly correct MyPerfectCousin, an annual event that occurs last week in July first 2 weeks in August

MyPerfectCousin

Misty May wrote: »

An Aldi employee in the Bray shop says Greystones would be opening this Christmas, Dec 2013:). ?

It still looks like it has a long way to go before it's finished.

Also, does it not seem too big for the site that it's on? It looks like it is squeezed in.

In related news, Greystones has the highest occupancy rate in the country when it comes to commercial property units: http://www.irishtimes.com/business/sectors/commercial-property/greystones-has-lowest-vacancy-rate-1.1553848

loyatemu

Which premises are currently vacant - Bel's, the pub/restaurant in Charlesland, the former Script building - anywhere else?

MyPerfectCousin

loyatemu wrote: »

Which premises are currently vacant - Bel's, the pub/restaurant in Charlesland, the former Script building - anywhere else?

THe main street is pretty full. Not sure about the Merdian. But the local economy must be in good shape relative to the rest of the country if we're scoring number one in this very real economic measure.

The Real B-man

I Hear that they have to Reduce the Shop Frontage as its to close to the Road Hear Say but it does seem very close alright.

Charlie-Bravo

Surely that would have come up as a planning condition, or planning request for further information during the planning process. Unfounded hearsay unless someone messed up on the plans that were originally submitted??

pixbyjohn

Aldi seem to be well on track for a grand opening before the Christmas rush. Aldi & Lidl have very minimalist shop fittings so they are almost there now.
I wonder who has taken the lease on the shops that are part of the site?

abacus120

A coffee shop is opening beside aldi as well

bido

abacus120 wrote: »

A coffee shop is opening beside aldi as well

One of those is definately needed in Greystones,:):)

Misty May

Rumour has it the grand opening has been postponed until February as there was a problem with the roof and it had to be taken off and redone!

Huntthe

Darn no shopping in Aldi on Christmas day

DubOnHoliday

They seem to have made a lot of progress in recent weeks, hope its open soon.

The Real B-man

DubOnHoliday wrote: »

They seem to have made a lot of progress in recent weeks, hope its open soon.

Yes They Seem to be Painting & Flooring it at the Moment only a matter of Weeks before they Open wouldnt be surprised if its open Early December

sysconp1

I had heard that Aldi were not allowed to open until the road changes were completed.

LEIN

sysconp1 wrote: »

I had heard that Aldi were not allowed to open until the road changes were completed.

What road changes?

Charlie-Bravo

DD9090 wrote: »

What road changes?

You have to drive on the right side of the road - it's the German way. :P

sasmac

According to their web site it is opening 16 January.

bdeithrick

Aldi Greystones open 17 jan , very tardy as there's freezers in it already 20 dec would be plenty of time, no rush for the crimbo traffic

Please email you local counselor & TDs to make sure they fix the hole in the road the left after putting in water pipes , and to make sure the bike lanes are reinstated before opening and not to leave them go 1 year unfinished !

Unblinkered

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pixbyjohn

Pat Quinn & Ben Dunne revolutionised the grocery trade in Ireland in a far bigger way than Lidl & Aldi. As did Fearghal Quinn. Tesco are foreigners too
I like Aldi and Lidl though for some of their stuff.

Annasopra

Opening on Thursday morning

red_bairn

mango salsa wrote: »

Opening on Thursday morning

Meet ya there? ^-^

I'll probably be there getting snacks and maybe beer if it is on a deal.

Charlie-Bravo

I would have thought pixbyjohn got exclusive inside access to take some photos for us!?

Annasopra

red_bairn wrote: »

Meet ya there? ^-^

I'll probably be there getting snacks and maybe beer if it is on a deal.

I got a thing in the door with the offers. There's bits and pieces but nothing much.

RosieJoe

mango salsa wrote: »

I got a thing in the door with the offers. There's bits and pieces but nothing much.

I'd say traffic will be carnage in the area for the opening

Charlie-Bravo

@RosieJoe, There's a cycle track leading right to it - you could jog all the way instead!

Seve OB

passed it by on sunday and it looked well stocked up

FirstIn

What are the differences between it and lidl! Is there more to it that having different offers.

Different ranges ? Cheaper ? Store size looks similar to lidl.

Given its closer to me in C'land that's a benefit.

pixbyjohn

astrofluff wrote: »

I would have thought pixbyjohn got exclusive inside access to take some photos for us!?

Taken 6th. Jan 2014


DSC_4535 by pixbyjohn, on Flickr
Not quite inside Astro, but near enough


Aldi Greystones pre opening 6th Jan 2014 by pixbyjohn, on Flickr