Smell around Cork City

dulpit · 15-09-2014 12:55pm #1

Hey guys, since Saturday evening I've noticed a fairly rotten smell around town, it comes and goes but when it's there it's really strong, like rotting eggs.

Am I going mad, or do other people get this smell? Anyone know what the cause is?

evilivor · 15-09-2014 12:57pm

dulpit wrote: »

Hey guys, since Saturday evening I've noticed a fairly rotten smell around town, it comes and goes but when it's there it's really strong, like rotting eggs.

Am I going mad, or do other people get this smell? Anyone know what the cause is?

They are doing some work down in the docks - either the sewage interconnector or dredging.

Dob74 · 15-09-2014 1:15pm

dulpit wrote: »

Hey guys, since Saturday evening I've noticed a fairly rotten smell around town, it comes and goes but when it's there it's really strong, like rotting eggs.

Am I going mad, or do other people get this smell? Anyone know what the cause is?

Got it as well, More late sat night/ sun morning. Smelled like an open sewer.
Made my stomach turn was so bad. Had to close the windows in the house.

the beer revolu · 15-09-2014 1:48pm

Phew, I thought it was coming from our garden or our pipe work in the house.
At times, it seems to make it's way into the house and when you go outside it isn't there indicating that it was coming from inside the house.
Glad to here it's not.:D

KCAccidental · 15-09-2014 10:06pm

got it earlier in town alright. definitely like rotten eggs. So it's not just you!

The_Kew_Tour · 15-09-2014 10:17pm

Got a wiff of it around the quay there by bus station.

Rotten!

Steve_hooo · 16-09-2014 12:12pm

Under investigation by the Council
www. evening echo .ie/2014/09/16/city-pong-wicked/

(delete the spaces)

sheesh · 16-09-2014 12:13pm

How does father Mathew stick it!

aujopimur · 16-09-2014 1:39pm

I thought it was my underpants.

dudara · 16-09-2014 1:49pm

Stayed in the Clarion overnight on Saturday. Twas quite pungent on Saturday & Sunday. Felt sorry for the guests of the hotel, as there really was no escaping it.

the beer revolu · 16-09-2014 2:53pm

Steve_hooo wrote: »

Under investigation by the Council
www. evening echo .ie/2014/09/16/city-pong-wicked/

(delete the spaces)

http://www.eveningecho.ie/2014/09/16/city-pong-wicked/

afraidofplanes · 17-09-2014 7:25am

Living just off Grand Parade - opened the windows this morning and the smell is seriously disgusting.

the beer revolu · 17-09-2014 10:04am

The first time I got the smell in the house, I thought how can such a little cat produce such a foul smell!

T17cH · 17-09-2014 10:10am

I wonder could it be this http://www.epa.ie/newsandevents/news/name,55254,en.html#.VBlPcfaCOSM

Rhys Essien · 17-09-2014 11:01am

T17cH wrote: »

I wonder could it be this http://www.epa.ie/newsandevents/news/name,55254,en.html#.VBlPcfaCOSM

Would'nt think so,If Iceland is to the north of Ireland and Cork is on the southern coast of Ireland,then the whole country would be getting the smell.

They said on radio yesterday that it was definitely the dredger causing the smell.It pulls up rotting waste etc. and the smell is from Hydrogen Sulphide which is basically rotten egg smell.

the beer revolu · 17-09-2014 6:32pm

Rhys Essien wrote: »

They said on radio yesterday that it was definitely the dredger causing the smell.It pulls up rotting waste etc. and the smell is from Hydrogen Sulphide which is basically rotten egg smell.

But that doesn't explain how the smell was there before the dredging started.
Also, in my experience the smell from dredging doesn't hang around very long and would hardly make its way from the port of Cork to Shandon Street.

Sonics2k · 17-09-2014 8:25pm

Smell was really pungent around lunch time. People were actually leaving the shop I work in and loads of others too, people actually going home.

Missyelliot2 · 18-09-2014 12:58am

It was really bad this evening too. Around the Marina was particularly pungent.

SpaceTime · 18-09-2014 1:04am

Dredging started on 9th of Sept.

Mariners are advised that on or after Tuesday 9th September, a maintenance dredging campaign will commence within the limits of the Port of Cork.

Dredging will be undertaken by three vessels, the “Volvox Olympia” a suction dredger, supported by the “Jetsed” and “Odin” for seabed levelling. The vessels will work within the defined navigation channels in various locations and times throughout the port.

The “Jetsed” will commence operations in Lough Mahon on Tuesday 9th September and thereafter move to various locations within the port limits for a period of four to six weeks approximately.
The “Olympia” is expected to commence operations on or about the 18th September for a period of four weeks approximately.

Operations will continue on a 24 hour basis. The dredging campaign is expected to run for a six week duration. When engaged in dredging, the vessels will display the lights and shapes required by Rule 27 of the International Collision Regulations.

Mariners are requested to navigate with caution when in the vicinity of the dredgers. Port Operations may be contacted on VHF channel.....

http://www.portofcork.ie/index.cfm/page/noticetomariners

Hopefully it'll be worth it in the end

In the meantime, there are great special offers on pegs if you look around!

Henry94 · 18-09-2014 9:21am

Culture night is going to be hit by the stink. That's a pity but dredging needs to be done.

evilivor · 18-09-2014 10:09am

Henry94 wrote: »

Culture night is going to be hit by the stink. That's a pity but dredging needs to be done.

The smell down by the Opera House this morning was horrendous - more a sh1te than a rotten egg smell. It was totally gag making.

Milly33 · 19-09-2014 4:38pm

Got it today inside of work. jes tisnt that bad at all was expecting something rank just smells like eggs yummmie

dewdrop · 19-09-2014 5:35pm

I don't think the smell is coming from the dredgers as I was down on the docks when they were working there and as previously said this smell quickly goes away. I suspect there are major blockages in the sewers.

Bacchus · 19-09-2014 5:43pm

Getting a strong whiff of it now at home (Turners Cross direction). Was wondering where the feck the rotten egg smell was coming from and remembered this thread.

Red Nissan · 19-09-2014 5:45pm

The dredger should not be causing the smell. It is a suction dredger and the silt is piped into an enclosed hold. Out to sea it can release the silt under water.

No silt should be breaking the surface, ergo, no smell should emanate from this type of dredger.

gozunda · 19-09-2014 6:11pm

Hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg gas) is known to result from the bacterial breakdown of organic matter (in the absence of oxygen) in mud, sediments and sewers. Being heavier than air, it tends to accumulate at the bottom of poorly ventilated spaces. If you live in a basement adjacent to the river works consider taking an extended holiday .

The smell is not of the mud or sediment itself but the H2S gas released from its disturbance.

H2S gases move from pockets in mud layers and moves into the water layer and eventually into the atmosphere.

Amongst other symptoms Exposure to lower concentrations can result in eye irritation, a sore throat and cough, nausea, shortness of breath etc. These effects are believed to be due to the fact that hydrogen sulfide combines with alkali present in moist surface tissues to form sodium sulfide, a caustic. The symptoms usually go away in a few weeks.

Higher concentrations ie in enclosed areas may cause loss of consciousness and suffocation. A diagnostic clue of extreme poisoning by H2S is the discoloration of copper coins in the pockets of the victim.

Interestingly specific warm conditions may allow H2S to be released at higher rates and the dredging or disturbances of sediments will likley result in the disturbance of H2S and it's release into the atmosphere.

It looks like the smell will continue until the dredging stops / cold weather arrives.

SpaceTime · 19-09-2014 6:15pm

I'm actually get a slight smell of the "Great Cork Stench of 2014" in UCC at the moment.
It's definitely reminding me of sulphur-laden hot springs in Iceland.

While Iceland's really pretty, that's what your shower smells like in the morning as they take natural hot spring water directly into the district heating system and it's piped straight into your hot tap. It takes some getting used to!

Bacchus · 19-09-2014 6:19pm

Red Nissan wrote: »

The dredger should not be causing the smell. It is a suction dredger and the silt is piped into an enclosed hold. Out to sea it can release the silt under water.

No silt should be breaking the surface, ergo, no smell should emanate from this type of dredger.

Booom! Science B*TCH!! :P

gozunda wrote: »

Hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg gas) is known to result from the bacterial breakdown of organic matter (in the absence of oxygen) in mud, sediments and sewers. Being heavier than air, it tends to accumulate at the bottom of poorly ventilated spaces. If you live in a basement adjacent to the river works consider taking an extended holiday .

The smell is not of the mud or sediment itself but the H2S gas released from its disturbance.

H2S gases move from pockets in mud layers and moves into the water layer and eventually into the atmosphere.

Amongst other symptoms Exposure to lower concentrations can result in eye irritation, a sore throat and cough, nausea, shortness of breath etc. These effects are believed to be due to the fact that hydrogen sulfide combines with alkali present in moist surface tissues to form sodium sulfide, a caustic. The symptoms usually go away in a few weeks.

Higher concentrations ie in enclosed areas may cause loss of consciousness and suffocation. A diagnostic clue of extreme poisoning by H2S is the discoloration of copper coins in the pockets of the victim.

Interestingly specific warm conditions may allow H2S to be released at higher rates and the dredging or disturbances of sediments will likley result in the disturbance of H2S and it's release into the atmosphere.

It looks like the smell will continue until the dredging stops / cold weather arrives.

gozunda · 19-09-2014 6:25pm

Bacchus wrote: »

Booom! Science B*TCH!! :P

B*tch? Wrong gender

but ya the science part is kosher ...

.red. · 19-09-2014 6:30pm

gozunda wrote: »

B*tch? Wrong gender but ya the science part is kosher ...

Mr White was male and he had no problem being called a b!tch

SpaceTime · 19-09-2014 6:31pm

They're also using hydraulic dredgers which may be stirring up silt / releasing gas that's bubbling through the river too.

It's almost impossible to ensure totally gas-tight operations for something as messy as dredging.

Red Nissan · 19-09-2014 7:03pm

We have three dredgers working in the docks and harbour area.

One is a suction dredger it's the big one she's Volvox Olympia. This one sails up to the dredging area collects the silt and takes it out to the mouth of the harbour where it's released.

However, we have a WATER INJECTION dredger in operation as well, this is the orange one and looks like a barge, she is the Jetsed. She does not collect silt, she disturbs it and and a physical action takes place where the mud runs along the bottom sucking up more silt and making the channel deeper. This essentially is mixing up the river bed and letting it settle again wider and thinner. IMO, the action of this type of dredging could well release the gasses as described in a post above.

I must go and watch them working to see the disturbance if any on the surface.

Red Nissan · 19-09-2014 7:18pm

FYI

Jetsed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfVK5rLYXiM

Volvox Olympia
http://vimeo.com/51522704

And I'm also wrong on the enclosed tank on the Volvox!

mik_da_man · 19-09-2014 7:20pm

I work close to the sextant and the stench toda before lunch was awful, nearly got sick with it at one point it was so strong.

Really hope its not that bad over an extended time.

Jimmy Bottles · 19-09-2014 8:57pm

The smell up near Capwell this evening was truly awful.

gozunda · 19-09-2014 9:55pm

.red. wrote: »

Mr White was male and he had no problem being called a b!tch

?Que? And the logic is ...

Bacchus · 19-09-2014 11:23pm

gozunda wrote: »

?Que? And the logic is ...

Not a Breaking Bad fan I take it?

Also, I was praising your science smackdown on Red Nissan... in case that wasn't clear

ROY RACE · 20-09-2014 8:45am

I thought the ogre from town was around somewhere.

the ogre is the giant old smelly geezer down around pana and oliver plunkett street:P

gozunda · 20-09-2014 5:11pm

Bacchus wrote: »

Not a Breaking Bad fan I take it?

Also, I was praising your science smackdown on Red Nissan... in case that wasn't clear

No

Grand

Queer smell anyway ...

V.W.L 11 · 20-09-2014 5:17pm

ROY RACE wrote: »

I thought the ogre from town was around somewhere.

the ogre is the giant old smelly geezer down around pana and oliver plunkett street:P

That particular man I know well his name is John and he lives in Blackpool,a filthy gentleman out and out

SpaceTime · 20-09-2014 6:10pm

V.W.L 11 wrote: »

That particular man I know well his name is John and he lives in Blackpool,a filthy gentleman out and out

Not much point in mocking someone who clearly has a major problem if they're incapable of coping with basic personal hygiene.

A bit of sympathy rather than just name calling might help the guy find a shower!

beer enigma · 20-09-2014 6:43pm

V.W.L 11 & ROY RACE, please don't point towards specific people on this thread - take it off topic again or make personal accusations and you'll find yourself taking a holiday from the Cork forum.

gozunda · 20-09-2014 8:36pm

Interesting link on dredging and H2S

http://m.theartofdredging.com/site/mobile?dm_path=%2Fh2s.htm&fw_sig_site=32082914&fw_sig_api_key=522b0eedffc137c934fc7268582d53a1&fw_sig_premium=1&fw_sig_url=http://www.theartofdredging.com/&fw_sig_potential_abuse=1&fw_sig_tier=1&fw_sig_session_key=819e9824fdab1b591c5c84ce125d9a53da569e3f71726fc91ae65a329e8d060b-32082914&fw_sig=017c7922ea3871ebb475a2aac9ffaa80&fw_sig_social=1&fw_sig_permission_level=0&fw_sig_time=1411241629687&fw_sig_locale=en-US&fw_sig_permissions=none&fw_sig_access_token=d3000a5d240b9a0a1c2297f320a7c2fa8e18d6dd&fw_sig_partner=webs&fw_sig_is_admin=0&fb_sig_network=fw#3301

Tzarkahn · 23-09-2014 8:38am

The stink around the City Centre this morning was horrendous.

It also smelt like mold in Ballincollig but I reckon that was just the fog.

Dannyboy83 · 23-09-2014 9:31am

The smell near UCC this morning was overpowering. Rotten Eggs/Sulphur smell

dulpit · 23-09-2014 10:00am

Yep, was fairly bad this morning, I woke up thinking "is that me?" :pac: for a second, and then remembered the windows were open.

Foul. When will it end?

#corkpong

Ludo · 23-09-2014 10:59am

Yeah got it this morning at 7am on Model Farm Road. First time I experienced it. Very odd.

Maybe there is a super volcano under Cork.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_sulfide#Occurrence

Red Nissan · 23-09-2014 11:19am

dulpit wrote: »

Foul. When will it end? #corkpong

If it is the dredging, then we are about a week from scheduled end. Not allowing for any changes or extensions.

But as the dredging has already moved down stream? ????

SpaceTime · 23-09-2014 12:17pm

They're dredging closer to the city during the night. You can hear it in Montenotte. Lots of noise over night.

I assume that's so the stench is largely faded during the day and probably to avoid disruption to the port operations.

That's why you're getting the stench in the morning.

Also the early morning fog is capturing it.

Dannyboy83 · 24-09-2014 9:48am

Grand this morning I thought.

bladebrew · 24-09-2014 11:32pm

There was a nice smell in Boreenmana road this evening, it was from a brewery I think, is it malt or something? I remember a similar smell from near Guinness in Dublin,

Smell around Cork City

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