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by blow-in
05 Mar 2023, 15:13
Forum: Planning/Development
Topic: Donabate - NIMBY Capital of Ireland
Replies: 13
Views: 2434

Re: Donabate - NIMBY Capital of Ireland

Seems to have a fairly proportional number of moral granstanders also!
by blow-in
18 Aug 2022, 21:49
Forum: Local History
Topic: Desecration of Donabate Historical Location
Replies: 5
Views: 2408

Re: Desecration of Donabate Historical Location

Unfortunately, not a surprise. When things in Ireland stand in the way of development, they get 'resolved'.
The 'developers' of these actions rarely if ever, get brought to justice.
by blow-in
19 Jul 2022, 17:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WARNING Drunks on beach lane & living in same area.
Replies: 13
Views: 3533

Re: WARNING Drunks on beach lane & living in same area.

Goid man.... Or perhaps I should say, good person, don't wamt to offend you further!
by blow-in
11 Jul 2022, 22:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WARNING Drunks on beach lane & living in same area.
Replies: 13
Views: 3533

Re: WARNING Drunks on beach lane & living in same area.

I think you miss the point, so I’ll help you out. Pointing out that someone is a ‘non national’ in this context is racist. The fact that they are drunk and leery is potentially relevant, the fact that they are ‘foreigners’ is not - does it make them more drunk? More leery? More reason to be fearful...
by blow-in
09 Jul 2022, 17:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WARNING Drunks on beach lane & living in same area.
Replies: 13
Views: 3533

Re: WARNING Drunks on beach lane & living in same area.

So, in summary, these guys are foreign, unemployed, leery and drunkards, We should immediately unite against this horror. Folks round these parts don’t take too kindly. to these types. I have some flaming torches and some pitch forks if you would like to establish an angry mob? Let me know, I’m fre...
by blow-in
29 Jan 2022, 11:42
Forum: Planning/Development
Topic: Aldi Planning Permission for Donabate
Replies: 17
Views: 7448

Re: Aldi Planning Permission for Donabate

Planners?? What a joke. These guys couldn't plan their way out of trouble. It's one bad planning decision after another. They are civil servants with no formal training in environmental engineering or anything similar. They have no concept of the issues they create with their bumbling incompetence. ...
by blow-in
24 Jun 2020, 10:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yet Another Power Cut
Replies: 29
Views: 11727

Re: Yet Another Power Cut

There has to be a link to the fact that there were no issues, during the enforced construction lockdown. During that time, I'm sure domestic usage would have been higher than since the restrictions were eased.
by blow-in
25 Feb 2020, 17:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yet Another Power Cut
Replies: 29
Views: 11727

Re: Yet Another Power Cut

Just keep building houses, that'll resolve all. 30 mins trying to get home from gates of Newbridge, another 30 min before home. Planning! 8-) :geek:
by blow-in
02 Jan 2018, 23:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gardaí Search
Replies: 3
Views: 3471

Re: Gardaí Search

Were they wearing orange jackets? I saw a number of people with orange jackets opening the water points in the Links earlier today. Msybe not related.
by blow-in
02 Dec 2017, 10:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Muck on portane road
Replies: 25
Views: 14013

Re: Muck on portane road

All, I have noticed that the road seems very slippery the last week. I had an incident where I nearly slid into the back of someone, as I found it difficult to stop despite not going more than 20 - my tyres had no grip. I have new tyres, so that is not the issue. I also noticed it whilst driving my ...
by blow-in
31 Oct 2017, 19:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Up in smoke
Replies: 87
Views: 40027

Re: Up in smoke

Some of the previous comments are truly unbelievable! If this was somebody's house, then would it be considered inexcusable? Someone who has worked very hard to build up a business has had her world turned upside down, and there are idiots who seem nearly willing to consider it, just something bored...
by blow-in
30 Oct 2017, 11:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Up in smoke
Replies: 87
Views: 40027

Re: Up in smoke

Not an accident. Have heard the little angels have been caught on CCTV. Hopefully someone will shortly be getting as unpleasant a knock on the door as it was for owner of pharmacy.
by blow-in
27 Oct 2017, 15:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Enough!
Replies: 5
Views: 4693

Enough!

It's bad enough every morning, competing with the heavy transport trucks, that I understood were NOT to be allowed on the road during school start/end times, to get out of Donabate, but then trying to get into Donabate this afternoon, at just after 2pm, took me over 30 mins! This was a direct result...
by blow-in
29 Jun 2017, 11:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Construction traffic early morning
Replies: 1
Views: 1817

Construction traffic early morning

Hi, I may have been experiencing a night mare, but I was awake early this morning and heard a lot of construction traffic on the Portrane Road from our house in The Links. I was just wondering if anyone else heard it, or if it was my imagination. Can anyone confirm? If it was there, does anyone know...
by blow-in
03 Jan 2017, 00:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heat loss advice in The Links
Replies: 8
Views: 4596

Re: Heat loss advice in The Links

Thanks all for your helpful comments. We will check out the suggestions and if we do find anything that may be helpful to others, will post here.

Thanks again!
by blow-in
23 Dec 2016, 20:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Christmas DonabatePortrane.net
Replies: 3
Views: 2604

Re: Happy Christmas DonabatePortrane.net

Hear hear. Well said! <:o)
by blow-in
23 Dec 2016, 20:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heat loss advice in The Links
Replies: 8
Views: 4596

Re: Heat loss advice in The Links

Yep, we're a three bed.
by blow-in
23 Dec 2016, 13:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heat loss advice in The Links
Replies: 8
Views: 4596

Re: Heat loss advice in The Links

Thanks for the input Derek. We have had the windows checked by 2 different people who checked for gabs and sagging, but they both said windows were ok - that was one of our initial suspicions. We also replaced hall door. I think your points on the air between walls and skirting, would definitely be ...
by blow-in
23 Dec 2016, 01:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heat loss advice in The Links
Replies: 8
Views: 4596

Heat loss advice in The Links

Long time issue, first time query! Our house in The Links loses heat very quickly once the heating goes off, and that is during the current not excessively cold days. Wondering if others in The Links have similar issues and whether they have any suggestions? The heat loss seems worst in sitting room...
by blow-in
20 Dec 2016, 16:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Zombies crossing roads in Donabate
Replies: 5
Views: 3388

Re: Zombies crossing roads in Donabate

Well said Hammy! As both a driver and pedestrian in Donabate village at rush hour and other times, I agree that motorists should be far more aware. I have rarely, if ever, been held up for an unreasonable amount of time by pedestrians, when driving, and would have far more concerns with the attitude...
by blow-in
09 Nov 2016, 00:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fingal cutting down one third of the trees in the Links
Replies: 14
Views: 6446

Re: Fingal cutting down one third of the trees in the Links

Hi Fiona, I agree with you wholeheartedly, on the arbitrary approach and the underhand way these actions are invariably executed. Not only is there a lack of engagement or at least a valid notification on the requirement (justified or not), to remove these trees. As others have said, a lot of people...
by blow-in
31 Jul 2016, 20:12
Forum: Local Business Adverts
Topic: Programming Lessons
Replies: 3
Views: 2705

Re: Programming Lessons

Hi JP, This may be something I would be interested in - I am working in IT a long time, but have recently toyed with the idea of learning programming - more as a hobby / extended learning, than a career! I appreciate you may be at the early stages, doing some research regarding interest, but wondere...
by blow-in
11 Jul 2016, 10:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Review of recorded protected structures
Replies: 3
Views: 2855

Review of recorded protected structures

Just perusing the Consult.fingal.ie site, and reviewing the list of proposed changes, additions and deletions of currently classified protected structures in Fingal. A number in Donabate and Portrane. May be something people want to review and submit observations on before deadline at end of July. h...
by blow-in
03 Jul 2016, 17:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: modular housing
Replies: 36
Views: 15339

Re: modular housing

Interested to hear if anyone has any updates in relation to this hot topic? As many have said, the issue of integrated social housing is not the issue, it is the approach being taken. If the councils enforced the 10% social housing allocation for ALL developments, instead of allowing the developers ...
by blow-in
16 Jun 2016, 17:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: modular housing
Replies: 36
Views: 15339

Re: modular housing

This is a very serious topic, and one that requires proper engagement and representation for the entire Donabate community. Whilst speaking to one of my neighbours yesterday, I was made aware of the Donabate community council, who are the umbrella representation for all of the residential groups. I ...