When did stillorgan Bowl open?

1963
After it opened in 1963, the Stillorgan Bowl (Leisureplex) in south County Dublin became a landmark in Irish sport and over the years played host to top international bowlers and rock stars like Phil Collins and Bruce Springsteen.

What is being built in Stillorgan?

We are pleased to announce that An Bord Pleanála has granted planning approval to the Stillorgan Leisureplex scheme, the development of 232 apartments with associated amenities, and ground floor retail, cafe and restaurant units in Stillorgan.

When was stillorgan bowling alley built?

Since it opened in 1963, the Stillorgan Bowl, or Leisureplex, has played host to generations of children’s birthday parties in South Dublin, offering up snooker, pool, Quasar, an adventure play area and of course ten pin bowling.

Who owns Leisureplex?

Who operates the Leisureplex? Brothers Ciaran and Colum Butler are behind the business, which now includes six outlets, most of which are in Dublin. They’re perhaps better known, however, as the Irish master franchise holders for coffee chain Starbucks.

Who owns Alfa Travel?

Northwest of England-based coach tour and hotel operator Alfa Travel has become an employee-owned business. Founded by the Sawbridge family in 1985, the business recorded revenue of £34.8m in 2014.

Who owns David Urquhart?

Alfa Leisureplex Group
We are part of the employee owned Alfa Leisureplex Group, whose brands include Alfa Travel and Leisureplex Hotels. All of the team at David Urquhart and in our Leisureplex Hotels have an equal stake in the business, which means that our teams go that extra mile to provide you with the best customer experience possible.

Who owns Shearings coach?

At this time the company owned over 200 coaches, 52 hotels and offered coach, air, rail, cruise and hotels breaks to more than 170 destinations worldwide. In April 2016 the business was purchased by Lone Star Funds. Shearings was placed in administration in May 2020.

Who owns Caledonian Travel?

Caledonian Travel and UKBreakaways.com were part of Shearings and National Holidays parent company Specialist Leisure Group, which went into administration in May. The Shearings brand was acquired by rival coach operator Leger last month and National Holidays was bought by JG Travel Group earlier this month.

Is Urquhart Travel still trading?

David Urquhart Travel, whose coaches were a common sight on the Scottish road network for nearly four decades, announced last week that it had ceased trading in light of the “dramatic” impact coronavirus has had on the travel and tourism industry.

Are Leger and Shearings the same company?

Leger Holidays has acquired the former Shearings brand, customer database and website, it has announced. Leger says that in “bringing the iconic Shearings name back to life”, it will offer a new programme of coach holidays in the UK and Europe.

What is Shearings called now?

Important Business Update. We are so pleased to share the news that the Shearings brand has been acquired by Leger Holidays, and are excited to bring you a NEW programme of fully escorted tours to the UK and Europe.

Is Caledonia travel still operating?

Caledonian Travel has been taken over by its former management team who have acquired the brand along with sister company UKBreakaways.com. Both Caledonian Travel and UKBreakaways.com went into administration in May following the collapse of parent company Specialist Leisure Group.

Is Caledonian Travel and tartan travel the same company?

Tartan Travel has been set up by a team of six staff who worked for the former Scottish coach tour operator Caledonian Travel, part of Specialist Leisure Group which collapsed in May, including the ex-general manager of ten years Chris Bond.

Who took over David Urquhart?

The owner of trade-friendly Alfa Travel and Leisureplex hotels has acquired the David Urquhart Coach Travel brand and database for an undisclosed sum. In addition to its coach holiday brands, Alfa Leisureplex Group (ALG) also owns 22 Leisureplex hotels in popular coastal destinations across the UK.

What has happened to Shearings hotels?

Specialist Leisure Group, parent company of the 117-year-old Shearings coach holiday brand and operator of 44 hotels in the UK, fell into administration last year after failing to secure a rescue deal. The group was significantly impacted by Covid-19.

Do Shearings still exist?

We are so pleased to share the news that the Shearings brand has been acquired by Leger Holidays, and are excited to bring you a NEW programme of fully escorted tours to the UK and Europe.

What is Caledonian Travel now called?

Graham Rogers said: “We are thrilled to confirm the launch of Caledonian Leisure Ltd with the acquisition of Caledonian Travel and UKBreakaways.com.

Is Caledonia Travel still operating?

What will happen to Stillorgan Bowling Alley now?

The Stillorgan Bowling Alley finally fell to the developer’s wrecking ball last week and will be replaced with an eight-storey apartment block with restaurants, cafes and retail outlets on the ground floor.

Why choose Leisureplex Stillorgan for your bowling?

Leisureplex Stillorgan offers you the ultimate bowling experience with ball walls on all lanes, so bowlers of all levels can strike out!! They also provide kiddie ramps for the very youngest bowlers and there is also a fully automatic and computerised scoring system. Leisureplex Stillorgan also host bowling tournaments throughout the year.

What is there to do at Leisureplex Stillorgan?

Leisureplex Stillorgan Children’s adventure play area with slides, tunnels, ball pools and a seating area so parents can watch all the fun! This is more suited to the younger child, so be sure to bring your camera and catch those lit up faces as they come down the slides, full of glee.

What is the history of Stillorgan?

In the early 1960s Stillorgan was a sleepy village and they acquired a site from a local farmer. Jackie had the Stillorgan Bowl built using new aircraft technology, so that the roof rested on the four walls and there were no internal pillars.