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    #7202
    Quackster
    Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 5,775 Mod ✭✭✭✭Quackster


    Ciarrai76 wrote: »
    They were in trouble a few years ago. Awful for the staff. That area is going to have more empty units than filled now.
    A clever landlord would offer them a unit rent-free for 18 or 24 months just to have it occupied and generating footfall.


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    #7203
    Kerrydude1981
    Registered Users Posts: 14,193 ✭✭✭✭Kerrydude1981


    Ciarrai76 wrote: »
    They were in trouble a few years ago. Awful for the staff. That area is going to have more empty units than filled now.

    Good few units closed down there now, I see the shop that was next to Pizza Time closed down as well, the rent must be very high


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    #7204
    Ciarrai76
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 9,367 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ciarrai76


    Kerrydude1981 wrote: »
    Good few units closed down there now, I see the shop that was next to Pizza Time closed down as well, the rent must be very high

    That was Rockalily. She has gone online now, so she’s still in business.


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    #7205
    Ciarrai76
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 9,367 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ciarrai76


    Quackster wrote: »
    A clever landlord would offer them a unit rent-free for 18 or 24 months just to have it occupied and generating footfall.

    Yeah, now they will have trouble filling them all.


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    #7206
    SouthWesterly
    Registered Users Posts: 6,767 ✭✭✭SouthWesterly


    Quackster wrote: »
    Guessing by the locations of many of the stores closing, the likely reason for them closing is greedy landlords refusing rent reductions.

    Hopefully this might force their hands and some will come back with offers that would enable at least some of the affected stores to remain open.


    The problem with these "greedy landlords " is that they've to pay back mortgages and other loans on these properties.




    I blame the government and the little green fairies in north kerry :D..well we have to blame someone :rolleyes:


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    #7207
    Quackster
    Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 5,775 Mod ✭✭✭✭Quackster


    SouthWesterly wrote: »
    The problem with these "greedy landlords " is that they've to pay back mortgages and other loans on these properties.




    I blame the government and the little green fairies in north kerry :D..well we have to blame someone :rolleyes:
    Empty units ain't gonna pay back any loans. :rolleyes:


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    #7208
    Ciarrai76
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 9,367 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ciarrai76


    I had to pop up to Manor today to get a couple of things. The traffic was insane up around the roundabout near the ford garage and up on towards Mcdonalds into town. Slow going into the retail park, but not as bad.

    I was expecting it to be manic in Manor, but the only queue that was a bit long was into Smyth's. The rest of the shops were fine. I don't know if there was some sort of accident in the area as I heard sirens, but the traffic was crazy.


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    #7209
    E mac
    Registered Users Posts: 403 ✭✭E mac


    Ciarrai76 wrote: »
    I had to pop up to Manor today to get a couple of things. The traffic was insane up around the roundabout near the ford garage and up on towards Mcdonalds into town. Slow going into the retail park, but not as bad.

    I was expecting it to be manic in Manor, but the only queue that was a bit long was into Smyth's. The rest of the shops were fine. I don't know if there was some sort of accident in the area as I heard sirens, but the traffic was crazy.

    I saw something similar Friday last week seemed to be a long tailback from roundabout at Adams/Burger King going into town. I'm equally no wiser as I was going to manor also. Has Starbucks affected traffic much since opening?


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    #7210
    Ciarrai76
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    E mac wrote: »
    I saw something similar Friday last week seemed to be a long tailback from roundabout at Adams/Burger King going into town. I'm equally no wiser as I was going to manor also. Has Starbucks affected traffic much since opening?

    I don't think Starbucks would be the cause, but the queue of cars going into Starbucks is pretty crazy! I have been in there twice, and both times I've walked in as I have no time or interest in sitting in my car that long waiting for a coffee! The last time we went up we had trouble just getting out of our car space after as the cars going into the queue for Starbucks were blocking us. Its a bit of a disaster up there to be honest. There's not enough room for 2 drive-thru's in the same area. Its so off putting. I wonder are Fine Wines impressed as you can't even turn right into park outside their shop, you seem to have to join the drive-thru queue! Although I have seen people just turn right as its ridiculous up there.


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    #7211
    Igotadose
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    Ciarrai76 wrote: »
    I don't think Starbucks would be the cause, but the queue of cars going into Starbucks is pretty crazy! I have been in there twice, and both times I've walked in as I have no time or interest in sitting in my car that long waiting for a coffee! The last time we went up we had trouble just getting out of our car space after as the cars going into the queue for Starbucks were blocking us. Its a bit of a disaster up there to be honest. There's not enough room for 2 drive-thru's in the same area. Its so off putting. I wonder are Fine Wines impressed as you can't even turn right into park outside their shop, you seem to have to join the drive-thru queue! Although I have seen people just turn right as its ridiculous up there.

    Lockdown hoarding? Is there a Covid testing center there? With the rumors of Level 5 returning, I wouldn't be surprised if it were panic buying.


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    #7212
    Ciarrai76
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 9,367 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ciarrai76


    Igotadose wrote: »
    Lockdown hoarding? Is there a Covid testing center there? With the rumors of Level 5 returning, I wouldn't be surprised if it were panic buying.

    The test centre isn't in that area, its down near Ballymullen. We drove that direction after and there was no traffic near the test centre.

    When we got into Manor carpark it was full, but the shops weren't crazy. As I mentioned, the only long queue we saw was into Smyths toy shop, the rest were fine. We didn't go into Tesco though so I don't know how busy they were. The overflow carpark near Woodies was almost empty too. Not all the traffic was going into manor, a lot were heading towards the town.


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    #7213
    E mac
    Registered Users Posts: 403 ✭✭E mac


    Ciarrai76 wrote: »
    I don't think Starbucks would be the cause, but the queue of cars going into Starbucks is pretty crazy! I have been in there twice, and both times I've walked in as I have no time or interest in sitting in my car that long waiting for a coffee! The last time we went up we had trouble just getting out of our car space after as the cars going into the queue for Starbucks were blocking us. Its a bit of a disaster up there to be honest. There's not enough room for 2 drive-thru's in the same area. Its so off putting. I wonder are Fine Wines impressed as you can't even turn right into park outside their shop, you seem to have to join the drive-thru queue! Although I have seen people just turn right as its ridiculous up there.

    Is it worth the hassle? I'm only an occasional coffee drinker so I don't see the attraction. Those that I do know who can't survive an hour without coffee (my mother being one) don't rate Starbucks at all....


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    #7214
    Ciarrai76
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 9,367 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ciarrai76


    E mac wrote: »
    Is it worth the hassle? I'm only an occasional coffee drinker so I don't see the attraction. Those that I do know who can't survive an hour without coffee (my mother being one) don't rate Starbucks at all....

    I'm not a big coffee drinker, so I'm not too fussed. It's not amazing coffee but I've had worse! Both times we went we knew the places we do like coffee from were closed so it was just easier.
    I just don't get the point of it being a drive thru!


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    #7215
    Igotadose
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    Ciarrai76 wrote: »
    I'm not a big coffee drinker, so I'm not too fussed. It's not amazing coffee but I've had worse! Both times we went we knew the places we do like coffee from were closed so it was just easier.
    I just don't get the point of it being a drive thru!
    Is The Roast House open? The coffee there is worth the trip.


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    #7216
    Ciarrai76
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 9,367 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ciarrai76


    Igotadose wrote: »
    Is The Roast House open? The coffee there is worth the trip.

    Only Monday to friday at the moment for take-away. We have only been to Starbucks on a Sunday afternoon. My favourite for coffee is the Ugly Mug/The Glasshouse. The Bookshelf is good too. But when they are closed then we go elsewhere...


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    #7217
    SouthWesterly
    Registered Users Posts: 6,767 ✭✭✭SouthWesterly


    I've not been into a coffee shop since March.
    Order my coffee online. Have my bean to cup machine and bring a coffee with me if I go out


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    #7218
    Ciarrai76
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 9,367 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ciarrai76


    SouthWesterly wrote: »
    I've not been into a coffee shop since March.
    Order my coffee online. Have my bean to cup machine and bring a coffee with me if I go out

    We are considering a bean to cup coffee machine for Christmas! I am not sure what to get but nothing too expensive. As long as it has a milk frother so I can make a cappuccino or latte!


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    #7219
    phormium
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    I came in from Killarney around 1.30ish and there was a huge backlog of traffic in the McDonalds queue, way back out on the actual road which was confusing things a bit I'd say.


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    #7220
    Ciarrai76
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 9,367 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ciarrai76


    phormium wrote: »
    I came in from Killarney around 1.30ish and there was a huge backlog of traffic in the McDonalds queue, way back out on the actual road which was confusing things a bit I'd say.

    Yeah, I think that was the bulk of the traffic congestion. It was about 3pm when we were coming from the bypass direction and it was crazy then too.


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    #7221
    starlit
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    It's sad to see places close down lately since the pandemic. I've only heard of one other hotel closed in North Kerry lately with an outbreak. Does any one else know if Covid broke out in any other hotel in Tralee? Starbucks must be doing well. I've not gone there yet since they opened. The traffic has always put me off from going in there by drive-thru. For level 3 is it only open for drive-thru not to go in does anyone know or is that for level 4?


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    #7222
    SouthWesterly
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    Ciarrai76 wrote: »
    We are considering a bean to cup coffee machine for Christmas! I am not sure what to get but nothing too expensive. As long as it has a milk frother so I can make a cappuccino or latte!

    I've a delonghi. Best buy ever. Particularly since March. Working from home.
    Watch out for amazon Black Friday. There is x also a thread on it in BA forum


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    #7223
    Ciarrai76
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 9,367 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ciarrai76


    SouthWesterly wrote: »
    I've a delonghi. Best buy ever. Particularly since March. Working from home.
    Watch out for amazon Black Friday. There is x also a thread on it in BA forum

    Thanks! I think the one I spotted a while back was a delonghi. I will hang on until Black Friday for a good deal!


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    #7224
    Ciarrai76
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 9,367 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ciarrai76


    There will be roadworks at the level crossing in Clash from Tuesday 20th October until Saturday 24th October. No access by car or foot during that time.


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    #7225
    Pirates Ale
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    Ciarrai76 wrote: »
    There will be roadworks at the level crossing in Clash from Tuesday 29th October until Saturday 24th October. No access by car or foot during that time.

    Are they going to work back in time!


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    #7226
    Ciarrai76
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 9,367 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ciarrai76


    Pirates Ale wrote: »
    Are they going to work back in time!

    sorry typo...fixed on original post


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    #7227
    starlit
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    SouthWesterly wrote: »
    I've a delonghi. Best buy ever. Particularly since March. Working from home.
    Watch out for amazon Black Friday. There is x also a thread on it in BA forum

    I was looking into them aswell I’ve the morphy Richards coffee machine since last lockdown just wondering which Delonghi machine you opted for? The espresso one in the 200euro range I had my eye on if we on lockdown again. It’s handy to have when not able to get a takeaway coffee for a while. You get sick of the ordinary coffee!! Black Friday should do good deals aswell!


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    #7228
    starlit
    Registered Users Posts: 12,342 ✭✭✭✭starlit


    Ciarrai76 wrote: »
    There will be roadworks at the level crossing in Clash from Tuesday 20th October until Saturday 24th October. No access by car or foot during that time.

    I heard that alright. Alternative ways of getting around the town at least.


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    #7229
    SouthWesterly
    Registered Users Posts: 6,767 ✭✭✭SouthWesterly


    starlit wrote: »
    I was looking into them aswell I’ve the morphy Richards coffee machine since last lockdown just wondering which Delonghi machine you opted for? The espresso one in the 200euro range I had my eye on if we on lockdown again. It’s handy to have when not able to get a takeaway coffee for a while. You get sick of the ordinary coffee!! Black Friday should do good deals aswell!

    Check out the magnifica thread in BA


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    #7230
    Ciarrai76
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 9,367 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ciarrai76


    Unfortunately CH chemist have cancelled their Santa's grotto this year and the Christmas parade. The County museum has also cancelled their Festive Hall.

    I doubt any kids will be able to really do a proper Santa visit this year, certainly no sitting on Santa's lap for a photo etc. It will be a very different Christmas this year...especially the run up to it :(


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    #7231
    Ciarrai76
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 9,367 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ciarrai76


    Shops all seem pretty normal in town. No queues in anywhere, especially Penneys! I know someone was up in Smyths and no queue at all in. Tomorrow may be a different story!

    One good thing is I got a very last minute hair appointment today, so I'm sorted for another while!! I know the barbers and hairdressers in town are working flat out to give people appointments.


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