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@Radioactiveman wrote:

Anybody know what’s happening to the former “Rhino Room” pub on Castle Street? It’s just got a new coat of paint. Has this anything to do with the extensive renovation of the building next door, facing onto Daunt Square?
Also, while I’m at it, whats the latest on the eyesore at the corner of South Main Street/Washington Street? I thought planning had been granted.

Its reopening as a bar in the next couple of weeks one of the lads that was behind lebowskis is one of the partners the other is a former bar manager of the raven

I agree with Cork still being number one in munster and possibly the number one in the country. However I think that they also need to look at getting another couple of car parks to meet the demand of visiting tourists because at times you could be wondering around all day for a spot and its not safe to leave your car on the street as the dreaded clampers might take it away. I even notice this to be a proble on a saturday night if you are being the designated driver you have to spend a half hour looking for a space as you cant leave it in the car parks as they close at 12 and thats not much use if your going clubbing. I also think the developments in the city centre are a must as the last thing we want is to end up like some citys in the states where the city centre is left with just offices and cafes. I noticed a prime example of this when I was in Orlando they have the best shopping centres around but nothing when you go Downtown. On a final note anyone notice all of a sudden there is a lot pubs opening up again

The Classic is reopening with a night club upstairs on south main st
Nearby on south main st another nightclub is due to open next year where the old scouts hall was
The guys that own the East Village in douglas are opening a bar called SOHO on Grand Parade where Doyles was at one stage
A new bar also looks like it will replace Lebowskis on Marlborough St with construction underway at present

coming back to Starbucks I read in the Examiner today that they are looking at Bennetons shop on Cook St as there first venture to the capital of culture

Does anyone have an Idea when the second phase of Blackpool Retail Park is due for completion as it seems to be moving on nicely at present. I hear that Pizza Hut and Eddie Rocketts are among those moving in this time around.

I was passing by OCPs building on Lavitts quay the other day and saw activity in the large retail outlet is this Vibes and Scribes as expected.

Harvey Norman have the signs up so they should be ready to open next week I’d say.

I hear the Ramada hotel is opening in the Blarney Golf Resort before Christmas any pictures.

Its good to see a name like schuh coming to cork! I see that ESPIRIT are going to Douglas SC

As for the Manor Park Homes proposal well I think its pointless building something with that capacity what we need is an alternative to the point depot not to the INEC in Killarney. Dublin is the only place with decent venues this shouldnt be the case Cork is the capital of Munster it should have enough people to fill an arena that can hold 6,000 easily with the right acts plus hold exibitions that usually go to the RDS in Dublin. It would be nice for the Dubs to get a weekend away and take in a concert like the rest of the country.

@daniel_7 wrote:

is market square the new development in midelton or mallow?

Mallow, I was down on site today and it looks a nice set up on the first floor there is a number of shops and a cinema on the next level is residential and there is car parking spaces for 450 underneath. It is set to open next month there is also retail and residential across from the main square included in this is Heatons. I know who the main tenants are but it is to be kept secret until everything is sorted out with contracts etc but its no suprise.

Hi Lex will that be the complete line up for Ballincollig or will there be room for more shops also cos I think they will struggle after a while with that line up because Dixons are the only major draw and i expect them to locate in the city at some stage. I see that Market Square is due to open at the end of next month with Heatons, Game Stop, Costa Coffee, Pizza Hut and possibly lifestyle sports any news on that one lex. I also heard Pizza hut are opening a restaurant in phase two of blackpool retail park.

I think the idea of including the english market would be a great idea and a totally different shopping experience possibly even calling the whole development the english market. Its a pity that the brog and qube complex will be knocked though because I fear cork is losing too many pubs and clubs in recent years. Can anybody confirm that the roundy on daunt square is to be turned into a phone shop and what is happening with lebowskis on marlboro st. With the increased population we need more places for leisure and entertainment so the planners need to be carefull of getting rid of small pubs etc areound the city.

Has anyone heard the rumour that the Brog and Qube complex is to be sold on oliver plunkett st to the developers of the new shopping centre where the capitol cineplex is now. I also hear that Arnotts is rumored to be looking to be anchor tenants in this new development.

@A-ha wrote:

I didn’t know that Cork was waiting for TK Maxx and Foot Locker to open. I’ve never been to the Crescent shopping centre, but has it been extended or has a shop closed to make way for H&M. It’s such a shame that they are opening in Limerick first, but no doubt they’ll open in Cork soon after (Cornmarket Street maybe???) Why do I have a feeling that Ballincollig will turn into another Douglas Court, just newer. Next time a shooping centre opens in Cork, Dunnes should be banned by the city council!
Oh and I really like the roof top garden, shame it wont be seen from the ground, and copper cladding sounds different.

The crescent is after building on a new extension from what I gather, I’ve been there twice and its similar to mahon point except longer and only on one level. As for Ballincollig I agree with you the last thing you need is another Douglas court all that place seems to be good for is coffee with O’Briens, BBs, Costa Coffee, Gloria Jeans all under one roof. I heard last night that OFC are looking for too much on the rent for the outlets because a large music store in this country had a look but thought the rent was to high in comparison to recent store openings.

Thats great that the cat club will get a new premises and that the old pub Pa Johnsons will get a new home it should be good for the area I’m amazed how long its taking Camden wharf to open its doors that place seems to be in the building process for years now.