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Idyllic scene from Irish Aggregates Show garden in Ballincollig, Cork

Idyllic scene from Irish Aggregates Show garden in Ballincollig, Cork

Irish Aggregates bills itself as a specialist processor of constructional and decorative aggregates. A bit of a mouthful, perhaps and probably doesn’t do justice to the poetic quality of their produce. (Find Irish Aggregates on the Map)

stone bridge by Irish Aggregates, Ballincollig, Cork

stone bridge by Irish Aggregates, Ballincollig, Cork

They stock a large range of dry dash, coloured render, decorative aggregates, landscaping materials and specialist sands. Some of the landscaping materials include decorative gravel and cobbles.

White French Cobbles from Irish Aggregates, Ballincollig, Cork

White French Cobbles from Irish Aggregates, Ballincollig, Cork

And an excellent choice of natural stone paving.

Camel Dust Sandstone from Irish Aggregates, Ballincollig, Cork

Camel Dust Sandstone from Irish Aggregates, Ballincollig, Cork

All the stone ornaments that you see in the photographs above and video below are provided by Irish Aggregates, including planters, tables and fountains.

I had so many good photos, that I decided to make a slideshow video from them.

One of the goals of this website is to highlight quality businesses in Ballincollig, that may be slightly off the beaten track. Their display area is not visible from the roadside, so unless someone told you about it, you could easily pass it by. Its well worth a visit, especially if you are interested into landscape gardening.

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Westside Retail Park, Ballincollig, Cork

Westside Retail Park, Ballincollig, Cork

The Westside Retail Park houses many of Ballincolligs biggest stores. Find below a detailed description of how to find it.

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Heres a guide to getting to the stores in Ballincollig. Notice, the Carrigrohane road is closed at the moment, so this is a temporary guide to an alternative route until work is finished on this road.

Map not drawn to scale

Map not drawn to scale

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At the Bandon Roundabout, go onto the South Ring Road on to the Ballincollig Bypass.

Turn onto the southring road towards the ballincollig bypass from the Bandon Roundabout

Turn onto the southring road towards the ballincollig bypass from the Bandon Roundabout

Then take the first exit from the Bypass that takes you onto the N22 to Ballincollig. You will cross the bridge pictured below

Take first exit left after Bandon Roundabout

Take first exit left from the South Ring Rd

Follow the N22 until you come to the first roundabout (Killumney Link East)

Turn Left at the Killumney Link East Roundabout

Turn Left at the Killumney Link East Roundabout

Follow the Killumney Road and then take the third major turn off to the right, which brings you down Station Road. Notice the bus stop in the picture below, just short of the turn off.

Turn Right down Station Road

Turn Right down Station Road

Drive past the church, Scoil Eoin and the Ballincollig Community Hall until you come to the Reel Picture Signpost, where you should turn right.

Turn Right at the Reel Cinema Signpost

Turn Right at the Reel Cinema Signpost

Advance about 40 meters and take the right turn up an incline which takes you into Westside Retail Park.


Turn right into the Westside Retail Park

Turn right into the Westside Retail Park

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Right Price Tiles Sale, Ballincollig, Cork

Right Price Tiles Sale, Ballincollig, Cork

Right Price Tiles on the Link road are having a big sale at the moment. Up to 70% off, with hefty mark downs on most items that I saw there.

Sale at Right Price Tiles in Ballincollig, Cork

Sale at Right Price Tiles in Ballincollig, Cork

Sale at Right Price Tiles, Ballincollig, Cork

Sale at Right Price Tiles, Ballincollig, Cork

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Maxi Zoo Pet Store

July 17, 2009

Maxi-Zoo Pet Store, Ballincollig, Cork

Maxi-Zoo Pet Store, Ballincollig, Cork

Maxi Zoo is a massive Pet Supply store next to Q&V in Westside retail park. Worthy of a bigger article at some future stage. At the moment they have the leather cat cubes above on sale for EUR39.

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And here’s a list of their summer offers:

Maxi Zoo, Ballincollig, Summer Offers

Maxi Zoo, Ballincollig, Summer Offers

Maxi Zoo, Ballincollig, Summer Offers

Maxi Zoo, Ballincollig, Summer Offers

Tel: 021 4208701

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Final Week Sale at Carraig Donn, Ballincollig

Final Week Sale at Carraig Donn, Ballincollig

Carraig Dunn in Ballincollig Shopping Center on main street, is its final week of Sales, with up to 70% off items.

Cupcakes in sets of 4 from Carraig Donn, Ballincollig

Cupcakes in sets of 4 from Carraig Donn, Ballincollig

A lot of nice items still available.

Final Week Sale at Carraig Donn, Ballincollig

Final Week Sale at Carraig Donn, Ballincollig

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Tel: 021 4850404

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Massive reductions at 4Home, Ballincollig

Massive reductions at 4Home, Ballincollig

4Home are having a big sale at the moment, with lots of bargains to be had. This black cast aluminium patio set took my fancy, with a EUR200 reduction in price.

Black cast aluminium Patio Set from 4Home, Ballincollig

Black cast aluminium Patio Set from 4Home, Ballincollig

Here’s a close up of the workmanship:

Black Cast Aluminium Patio set from 4Home, Ballincollig

Black Cast Aluminium Patio set from 4Home, Ballincollig

There are lots of bigger price reductions though. Like this Havana Gateleg Folding Table set for EUR299 (EUR500 reduction).

Folding Table set from 4Home, Ballincollig

Folding Table set from 4Home, Ballincollig


There are many other bargains, including a several Barbeque Sets. Well worth a visit.
2 burner BBQ W-Side Burner from 4Home, Ballincollig

2 burner BBQ W-Side Burner from 4Home, Ballincollig


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Urban Floor Model from Cloud9, Ballincollig

Urban Floor Model from Cloud9, Ballincollig


Cloud9 is one of the many furniture stores in Ballincollig. (Find Cloud9 on the Map) They specialize in Bedroom furniture, like this urban floor bed, on sale at the moment for EUR999 (EUR400 price reduction).

Urban Floor Bed from Cloud9, Ballincollig

Urban Floor Bed from Cloud9, Ballincollig


There’s a wide range of styles available, including several models of childrens cabin beds.

Cabin bed from Cloud9, Ballincollig

Cabin bed from Cloud9, Ballincollig


Cabin bed from Cloud9, Ballincollig

Cabin bed from Cloud9, Ballincollig

If you’re looking for a bargain, check out this offer of a 4ft 6 Mattress, Divan and Headboard for only EUR399

Cloud9 Special. 4ft 6 Mattress, Divan and Headboard... Only EUR399

Cloud9 Special. 4ft 6 Mattress, Divan and Headboard... Only EUR399

They also do a range of sliding door ward robes.

Sliding Wardrobes from Cloud9, Ballincollig

Sliding Wardrobes from Cloud9, Ballincollig

Pricelist of Fully Fitted Sliding Door Wardrobes from Cloud9, Ballincollig,Cork

Pricelist of Fully Fitted Sliding Door Wardrobes from Cloud9, Ballincollig,Cork

Here is some information from the Cloud9 website:

Cloud9 has become a market leader in sleep technology with current MD. John White pushing constantly, vetting and assessing each new development in the bedding industry. We are always willing to listen to our customers specific requirements and tailor furniture to their unique needs.

Tel: 021 487 5175

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Sleigh Bed from Upstairs Downstairs Furniture store in Ballincollig

www.wildwoodtc.com

Upstairs Downstairs is located in the Westside Retail Park in Ballincollig (see map link below). It stocks a large collection of high quality and luxurious furniture, catering for both modern and traditional tastes.

It is a distributer for the Wildwood Trading Company, which specialises in the importation and distribution of a wide range of furniture from around the world. They carry a large stock of Teak, Mahogany and other hardwood furniture.

All woods are sourced from sustainable resources (usually governed managed plantations). Then the best kiln dried wood is selected and each piece of furniture is handmade by experienced crafts men to the  highest specification, standards and quality controls.
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Tel 021 4876164

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I was ambling along and came across this sign.

Griffins Garden Centre

I had to investigate. So I followed the path.

Griffins Garden Centre

Then I came upon this Oriental vision

Griffins Garden Centre

And a jolly Buddha

Griffins Garden Centre

Soon, I met a wise man and he bid me look for the disconsolate one

Griffins Garden Centre

So, I set off in search and came upon this sign, which claimed to know the essence of my being. There is wisdom in this.

Griffins Garden Centre

And then I found her, in most sorrowful repose.

Griffins Garden Centre

I said. “What ails thee so?” She sighed and said she could not see the beauty in life. I said, ‘you only have to look around’.

Griffins Garden Centre

Griffins Garden Centre

She spoke of black birds following her.

Twas true. They eyed me with intent

Griffins Garden Centre

I said fear not, and brought her to a nearby Inn

Griffins Garden Centre

Whereupon, we merrily ensconsed ourselves and wondered at the beauty of it all

Griffins Garden Centre

The above adventure took place in the award winning Griffins Garden Centre in Dripsey, just 10 minute drive from Ballincollig.

Here are some other photos:

Griffins Garden Centre

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Bespoke Kitchen and Bedroom Ballincollig Cork

www.stylecraftkitchens.ie

We all have a vision of a perfect bespoke kitchen, whether contemporary, traditional, minimalist, or something entirely individual, when purchasing a kitchen from stylecraft you will have furniture designed specifically for you.
Unlike many kitchen companies whose designs are limited to a set catalogue or what they can import, our funrniture is handmade in our workshop in Ballincollig using the finest grade timber sourced from lumberyards in Europe and America that orignates in sustainably managed forrests.

Over 70% of people who order a kitchen from Stylecraft have been recommended or have relocated and are looking for that same high standard in their new home.
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