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- 14 Mar 2020, 13:06
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Corona Virus
- Replies: 74
- Views: 28684
Re: Corona Virus
Sorry but it is way too easy, and predictable, to go around bashing kids on this one. I've been around the village too and the worst infringements I've seen have been among people well old enough to know better. I took a good walk between about 3 and 4 yesterday afternoon. Paddypower was thronged wi...
- 04 Jan 2019, 18:53
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New By Laws protest
- Replies: 24
- Views: 10353
Re: New By Laws protest
Ok, so the OP wants to suggest that he/she is being treated unequally. Let's look at that. If I and FingalDogs wish to take a walk in the park, and someone tells the OP that they can only walk in one small area whereas I can use the whole park, then clearly that is unequal treatment. But if the OP g...
- 03 Jan 2019, 17:47
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New By Laws protest
- Replies: 24
- Views: 10353
Re: New By Laws protest
Asking what other park users have had to accept reasonable curbs on their freedoms when we are talking here about the control of animals versus the safety of humans really sums up how ill-thought out your opposition to these bye-laws is, how inconsiderate many dog owners are towards others and how f...
- 03 Jan 2019, 17:40
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Group of youths - railway bridge
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3032
Re: Group of youths - railway bridge
Bottom line, if it's suspicious report it. We all know the Gardaí have a heavy workload but the only way we can both get adequate policing and ultimately make the case for a Garda station out here is to pile on the pressure every time our community is confronted with anti-social behaviour. That and ...
- 31 Dec 2018, 20:10
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New By Laws protest
- Replies: 24
- Views: 10353
Re: New By Laws protest
I'm afraid that I have to disagree here. I had a couple of very frightening experiences in Newbridge House where I have been charged at by aggressive, uncontrolled dogs whose owners were both in denial and hostile. Moreover, I have indeed lodged complaints with FCC albeit not in writing. We must all...
- 31 Dec 2018, 20:05
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Group of youths - railway bridge
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3032
Group of youths - railway bridge
Apologies for alarming anyone on New Year's Eve but there was a restive group of youths (15-17) on the railway bridge as I crossed it a little after 7.30pm. Some of them bore more than a passing resemblance to the people who've caused hassle along the railway line over the past couple of years, most...
- 05 Nov 2017, 17:45
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Removal of trees etc. south of railway station
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3334
Removal of trees etc. south of railway station
Just a little surprised nobody has posted on this. Does anyone know specifically why so many trees where removed on both sides of the railway line just south of the station? The embankment has been left absolutely bare. Also - and I'm no expert on this - but what we have left is two high mounds of e...
- 23 Sep 2017, 17:11
- Forum: Planning/Development
- Topic: Its happening after all these years
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5034
Re: Its happening after all these years
Yes indeed, a decent coffee shop. Cates might just have to update their menu after 500 years - and get around to clearing the tables!
- 10 Aug 2017, 12:43
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: bus
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5266
Re: bus
Well straight up, regular 33B user here. It's funny reading some of the reaction to this on other forums from people who seem to have a knee-jerk reaction that is hostile to the public service or semi-states. I'll just judge it on its merits. In my experience, the 33B has been an excellently run ser...
- 03 Apr 2017, 19:24
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Trouble in the Village
- Replies: 42
- Views: 26414
Re: Trouble in the Village
Thanks to the previous poster for his contribution. The whole point - as you acknowledge Ken - is that I related what I saw and if the facts aren't convenient for some I'm not going to change them. Can we please get real here? If you have a problem, you have to deal with it in its entirety. Let's pu...
- 02 Apr 2017, 16:15
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Trouble in the Village
- Replies: 42
- Views: 26414
Re: Trouble in the Village
I came upon yesterday evening's situation. I also got home on the train that gets in about 7.45pm a couple of weeks back when Gardaí were also at the station. What I saw yesterday evening was most alarming - and based on what people are saying here, I didn't see the worst of it. I saw two Gardaí arr...
- 21 Jul 2015, 11:05
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: leaving Cert Holiday
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4709
Re: leaving Cert Holiday
Yeah sure, off topic on TY. But the point is, does it matter whether one is 17 or 18? Of course it does. That's where important lines are drawn. It could make the difference between getting into a nightclub in a busy resort or having to walk home alone. Now we are know that lots of Irish teenagers h...
- 19 Jul 2015, 13:05
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: leaving Cert Holiday
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4709
Re: leaving Cert Holiday
It absolutely comes down to who's going and what's planned. But it would be interesting if the OP would like to share their reasons for potentially trying to deny permission and what they think the effects on their relationship with their child would be. I mean, you can't exactly expect the young pe...
- 11 Jul 2015, 20:42
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Vodafone - no service
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3115
Re: Vodafone - no service
I've had the same yesterday and today but, in fairness, since they texted in advance I've no complaint about it. They are short outages anyway. Apparently they're working on improving coverage and I'm all for that. I find the indoor reception where I am quite poor and if you've ever had to take a ca...
- 03 Jun 2015, 16:44
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Condolences
- Replies: 24
- Views: 10447
Re: Condolences
alkaline, I'm sorry but as regards my contribution, I beg to demur. What I do agree with is that it is best not to add to what has been said. At least I responded to diggerbarnes in a positive vein.
- 02 Jun 2015, 21:01
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Condolences
- Replies: 24
- Views: 10447
Re: Condolences
Indeed - and I'll leave it there.
- 02 Jun 2015, 20:51
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Condolences
- Replies: 24
- Views: 10447
Re: Condolences
I think everyone will note concerned mother's failure to address or be informed by my detailed answer earlier and instead find silly shortcomings in a school policy which still perfectly outlines the approach to be taken by the school. In what way is it the responsibility of the school or indeed the...
- 02 Jun 2015, 16:09
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Condolences
- Replies: 24
- Views: 10447
Re: Condolences
concernedmother: Your last sentence is pretty telling: 'That's what I've been told'. I don't suppose a little fact checking would have crossed your mind? 1: Every school has guidance. It is mandatory under the Education Act. In one of the austerity budgets, the Government took away the ex-quota guid...
- 31 May 2015, 23:40
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Condolences
- Replies: 24
- Views: 10447
Re: Condolences
Words are truly inadequate. Sincere sympathy to the family and friends of this young boy. Well done to the school for opening its doors tomorrow - young people need to be with each other at a time like this and parents need to be open and affirming as grief takes many forms. The National Education P...
- 14 Dec 2014, 19:21
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Assault on teacher in Donabate Community College
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3736
Re: Assault on teacher in Donabate Community College
I have to say this post makes me feel pretty awkward. If we were talking about a mainstream setting, this would be cause for great alarm but I would have thought it would be clear to all but the most uninformed and irresponsible that autistic children are a case apart. Naturally my sympathies would ...
- 29 Nov 2014, 12:04
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Donabate Community College ranking in Co.Dublin
- Replies: 79
- Views: 27022
Re: Donabate Community College ranking in Co.Dublin
It's definitely not a great outcome. I wonder how many of the teachers there have good Leaving Cert experience given it's a new school. How many of them mark the exams, serve as oral/practical examiners etc? That is vital experience within a school that ensures students know exactly what to aim for....
- 28 Nov 2014, 09:42
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Donabate Community College ranking in Co.Dublin
- Replies: 79
- Views: 27022
Re: Donabate Community College ranking in Co.Dublin
Obviously, if that's accurate, it's not good particularly for a solid middle class area. However, I think a couple of things need to be said. I still see quite a few Donabate kids travelling to and from school elsewhere. This was the first year group though the local school and it's likely that quit...
- 23 Aug 2014, 19:23
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rail users alternative transport for Monday??
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4840
Re: Rail users alternative transport for Monday??
What the train strike really demonstrates is how isolated we are as a result of our bus service. There is no coordination between the 33B and the departure times of buses from Swords. I'm sure we've all had the experience of arriving in Swords to see either the 33B or the bus we were hoping to conne...
- 20 Aug 2014, 12:16
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Disorganised shoppers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4852
Disorganised shoppers
Yes I know nobody's perfect, it could happen to a bishop (what couldn't nowadays?!) and everything else, but this is beginning to get on my nerves. I seem to constantly find myself behind people in Supervalu who realise at the very last minute that they've forgotten something. By this time, everythi...
- 18 Aug 2014, 20:25
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Donabate Community College
- Replies: 108
- Views: 42785
Re: Donabate Community College
This seems as good a time as any to point out that DCC is of course a VEC school. As a result, the Board of Management has much fewer powers than would be the case in the other categories of secondary school. People sometimes think the issue of patronage is overblown: sure aren't all schools the sam...