Shops/Businesses opening/closing

And adding a fabric and haberdashery element which the poster pointed out.

On haberdashery, Cregal Art have a range of ribbons, fabrics, material, sewing accessories etc too.

Probably is a shop that adds local colour to some extent in a way that another chain outlet wouldn't

It's not closing, I don't think anyone suggested it was. It has been bought out. They'll more than likely keep it the same for a while, introduce some of their own products e.g Donnybrook Fair stuff and other things from their catalogue while reducing some of the McCambridges own brand and other suppliers too. Closing it and making it a Centra or such down the line would be a horrendous decision.

Reading it back it seems one poster was, as it seems they often are, a bit confused by the article. Or else they didn't read it.

The café side will probably end up carrying the "Frank & Honest" brand. This is probably as close to buying the Grafton Street Bewleys as it's possible in Galway.

yeah noticed when it closed. Then it's had a To lease sign in the window since last week.

Assumed they would need to have a new address if they didn't already have one. Since i assume there would be some commitment to the cause and it wouldn't all just end cos they lost a premises. Hope it finds somewhere soon that isn't way out of the way.

From activity in the old bookshop next door I had thought they may be expanding, so that's a surprise.

Looks like that bookshop is in the process of becoming something else anyway

Eglinton Street

There's a new takeaway where Chopped in the front of Eyre Square centre was, I was told it would be opening in a couple of weeks. I had seen activity behind the temporary gallery wall thing for the last few weeks . They've now revealed the premises but it's going to be a while before they open apparently.

Also have a logo sign up on the pillar at the end. replacing the Chopped sign which had been taken down last week.

What a shame. Presumably if they aren't operating, they won't be able to maintain the Michelin Star. Galway will lose a couple if that is the case.

Its not the city but Graze in Kinvara closed down yesterday and Ajla in Clarenbridge are closed down due to staffing issues. Won't be much left in South Galway once you go past Oranmore.

Stitches Haberdashery/fabric shop has opened. Was in it yesterday . Still has the repair dept in the back and the front is the sales shop. It's awaiting a larger delivery of fabric but not sure how much they will be able to have in there. Wasn't sure what to expect when seeing all notice on a shop window. So it's obviously not got as much choice as Hickeys had but it does mean something is available in the centre of town

This copied from the GSPCA Facebook page re their new Galway shop

Galway SPCA To Open NEW Galway Store On Thursday September 29th

It’s exciting times for the Galway SPCA as we are delighted to announce the first in a host of new and progressive changes undertaken by the Charity.

We’ll be opening our brand new store on Thursday, September 29th in

Unit 40A, Briarhill Business Park, Parkmore Rd, Galway.

The new store will allow us to be open to sell a broader range of items than ever before including large pieces of pre-loved furniture – who knows what treasures you will find!

This is part of an overhaul that we’re undergoing at the minute with the team of volunteers working on a number of different initiatives which we hope to launch over the coming months.

We can also confirm that we have not renewed our lease on the premises at

St Augustine Street.

Unfortunately our needs had long outgrown the premises, particularly with the difficulties that the ongoing flooding brought about.

We would like to whole-heartedly thank everyone who supported this store over the past number of years and hope that you can join us on the next stage of our journey in our new location.

Donations can be made to the new location, including larger items of furniture that are in good condition but no longer have a purpose in your home or business

by contacting our office on 091 563631,

The old Eddie Rockets outlet on Eglington Street seems to be taking on a new life soon

Wishbone opened today its very busy good start for them be good for the area, prices are eye-watering €16.80 for a chicken burger...would want to be pretty tasty! Here's the menu :-)

The tenders & wings are not described as including chips (contrast with the chicken burger). Those prices are saucy.

They're an established Dublin business, with 3 outlets up there. So doesn't really count as a 'new business starting out'. They'll do well to 'do well' here at those prices you'd think.

Don't a lot of establishments (restaurants & pubs) charge that for a burger/chicken burger and chips? It's expensive but becoming the norm unfortunately.

Just as long as restaurant owners don't cut staff wages to the point that they depend on tips to make ends meet. Tip culture is not welcome in Galway.

I think they mean were the staff are depentant on TIPS for a living wage.

My Little Flower cafe has opened on the Main St in Oughterard, next to Apache pizza. Lovely little spot.

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The Maldron Hotel in Oranmore is being offered for sale with a price tag of €13m.