The Ballybunion thread

RiderOnTheStorm · 08-08-2014 10:09am

sandhill road ... the beach .... JD's .... all still here!

I am sure you will see many changes and some things frozen in time too. Hope its as good as you remember!

honimurphy · 08-08-2014 10:37am

Yeah roll on the road trip....

RiderOnTheStorm · 08-08-2014 4:21pm

This weeks newsletter .....

http://www.ballybunionnews.com/Issue%2023.pdf

Weather forecast (for what its worth!) says Sat is best chance for a BBQ !!!

CrazyChick18 · 10-08-2014 9:07pm

Anybody any idea if the bingo is still on in the community centre of a Monday night?

RiderOnTheStorm · 14-08-2014 10:12am

Bingo has moved, and is now in the Tintean Theatre on Monday at 8pm.

Japandamo · 15-08-2014 11:56am

Hi guys. I have some friends coming down from Dublin who were hoping to camp and surf. I was hoping to bring them to Ballybunion for both, I was certain there was a campsite somewhere around, but no sign of any. Nothing online either. Do they exist? I've asked a few people and it generally results in much head-scratching and thoughtful chin rubbing but little else.

Thanks a million.

Damo.

RiderOnTheStorm · 15-08-2014 1:40pm

Hi Damo,

on the surfing front, you are sorted. there are 2 surf schools (if you or buddies need brushing up) and the waves are great at the moment, and there are a couple of beaches to choose from , with great access to them too.

However there are no official camp sites here, for tents anyway. There are often camper vans / VW campers / big jeeps that park overnight, and there are a couple of unofficial spots where they are safe & welcome . First to mind is Rinn Bhui (Yellow Point). Its a mobile home park, but has a large green area that campers often park in. I will PM you the managers phone number and you can give him a ring and see if its ok for you to camp there. I dont think there is electricity / water for 'campers' there, but there are public toilets nearby, and always the Leisure Centre for a hot shower!

GPS of Riunn Bhui (so you can have a look) 52.509427 -9.679915

RiderOnTheStorm · 15-08-2014 11:08pm

this weeks newsletter

http://www.ballybunionnews.com/Issue%2024%20August%2015th.pdf

snow scorpion · 23-08-2014 12:46am

A quick tour for anyone who hasn't seen the town lately:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cJ8fhIFZeY

RiderOnTheStorm · 29-08-2014 5:17pm

This weeks newsletter

http://www.ballybunionnews.com/Issue%2026%20August%2029th.pdf

RiderOnTheStorm · 04-09-2014 8:48am

Limerick Arts & Culture Group, were making a short film on beach in Ballyb. The main character being the one and only extremely talented and very funny John Kenny well know from Da Unbelievables, as an aging actor who looks back on his career while walking the beach in Ballyb ! Filming finished today. The film will be shown in October at the Richard Harris Film Festival in Limerick. The name of the film; All Washed Up. Written by Keith Brogue

Henry Ford III · 04-09-2014 8:54am

I passed through Ballyb recently - first time in years. I didn't stop because the place just feels so unwelcoming.

Good golf courses though.

RiderOnTheStorm · 05-09-2014 8:31am

Henry Ford III wrote: »

I passed through Ballyb recently - first time in years. I didn't stop because the place just feels so unwelcoming.

Good golf courses though.

I am sorry to hear that Henry. We know Ballyb is not perfect, and like every other town in Ireland we have our issues. But I think we are always worth stopping for. You never know who you will meet or what you will see. Sometimes it is worth the effort to go look for adventure!

Hope you stop next time you are passing :-)

RiderOnTheStorm · 05-09-2014 5:40pm

this weeks newsletter

http://www.ballybunionnews.com/Issue%2027.pdf

numorouno · 09-09-2014 10:54am

Henry Ford III wrote: »

I passed through Ballyb recently - first time in years. I didn't stop because the place just feels so unwelcoming.

Good golf courses though.

Unwelcoming in what respect?

RiderOnTheStorm · 12-09-2014 8:17pm

Lots of weather here lately ....

Sunny & Warm with calm seas
Super Moons - 10% bigger & brighter
Very low tides - could walk out past the cliffs. Couldnt quite walk to Nuns beach, but got to see the cliffs from the bottom!
Northern Lights - they may be visable from Kerry this evening . Quite possible to see them further north on the island.

And Listowel races are to start this weekend. Starting on Sunday instead of usual Monday. They will run Sun to Sat (instead of Mon to Sun) . Hopefully splitting it over 2 weekend will bring more folk and encourage them to stay longer.

RiderOnTheStorm · 12-09-2014 8:27pm

this weeks newsletter

http://www.ballybunionnews.com/Issue%2028%20Sept%2012th.pdf

juneg · 13-09-2014 10:11am

RiderOnTheStorm wrote: »

Lots of weather here lately ....

Sunny & Warm with calm seas
Super Moons - 10% bigger & brighter
Very low tides - could walk out past the cliffs. Couldnt quite walk to Nuns beach, but got to see the cliffs from the bottom!
Northern Lights - they may be visable from Kerry this evening . Quite possible to see them further north on the island.

And Listowel races are to start this weekend. Starting on Sunday instead of usual Monday. They will run Sun to Sat (instead of Mon to Sun) . Hopefully splitting it over 2 weekend will bring more folk and encourage them to stay longer.

One September a few years ago you could drive around the cliffs, the tide was that low

Japandamo · 14-09-2014 12:21pm

juneg wrote: »

One September a few years ago you could drive around the cliffs, the tide was that low

Did someone actually try that?

Northern Lights - they may be visable from Kerry this evening . Quite possible to see them further north on the island.

Did anyone see the Northern Lights? I didn't, just curious.

RiderOnTheStorm · 14-09-2014 6:14pm

Japandamo wrote: »

Did anyone see the Northern Lights? I didn't, just curious.

Despite predictions in the papers, I didnt see anything. *shrug* guess that papers / predictions for ya!

juneg · 14-09-2014 9:54pm

Japandamo wrote: »

Did someone actually try that?

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Yes I think you could drive just to the corner of the cliffs there, I walked around the corner myself. I think the photo was on the Kerryman!
Dont try this at home Damo!!!!... It was an exceptionally rare low tide

RiderOnTheStorm · 15-09-2014 3:34pm

.... and the Listowel Races have started . Weather is good , so should be a good week!

If anyone is looking for accommodation in Ballyb, the Tourist office is open Mornings 10:AM - 1:PM, and Evenings 5:PM - 7:PM. The Office can be contacted by phone on 068/25555. Also contact them if you have a room / bed to offer!

RiderOnTheStorm · 26-09-2014 11:06am

This weeks newsletter
http://www.ballybunionnews.com/Issue%2030%20Sept%2026th.pdf

And a special shout-out to my friend Dermot, who is attempting to swim 34km in the pool today. He reckons it will take 12 hours. When I was there @ 10am he had done 9k ..... so far so good! If you are around, drop in and give some encouragement. Ta.

Japandamo · 26-09-2014 2:29pm

RiderOnTheStorm wrote: »

This weeks newsletter
http://www.ballybunionnews.com/Issue%2030%20Sept%2026th.pdf

And a special shout-out to my friend Dermot, who is attempting to swim 34km in the pool today. He reckons it will take 12 hours. When I was there @ 10am he had done 9k ..... so far so good! If you are around, drop in and give some encouragement. Ta.

Fair play to him! Would love to make it out to support, but heading up to Limerick today. Best of luck to him though. Also, is there any significance to the 34 km? Just seems like a random figure to go with.

RiderOnTheStorm · 28-09-2014 11:01am

Well, our true legend, Dermot, DID the 34k! He swam well into the evening, but managed it. Bet he is sore now!

The significance of the 34k is this: Dermot teaches a swim club, and over the summer he told them that he would equal all the lengths that they did, in total. So that cam out as 1719 lengths .... just over 34k .... thats 21.25 miles in old money!!

If you want to give a donation to Dermots effort (in aid of the local kids swim club), please drop a few quid into the leisure centre.

snow scorpion · 01-10-2014 3:33pm

What are they doing to the castle?

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10426586_873996612611560_8185071856743431562_n.jpg?oh=25c735a7c0058d915382972e02c4bf08&oe=5486E39E&__gda__=1421362470_d6795a347bc925c18fb18e4d6dc97dc0

RiderOnTheStorm · 02-10-2014 8:40am

Conservation Specialists have begun work on the Castle Walls. It's in need of a little T.L.C and now it is getting it. However, it seems the window at the top will not be re-installed. It looks like its just basic repairs and redoing the pointing.

RiderOnTheStorm · 03-10-2014 10:45am

Our Indian Summer seems to be over .... weather is getting wet & dull, so normality has returned!

Up-side is that the waves are great!!

Photo courtesy of Jason / BallybunionPrintsBeach

RiderOnTheStorm · 03-10-2014 12:27pm

This weeks newsletter . There is an article in it about the current castle situation, and a great pic of the castle as it changed thru the years.

http://www.ballybunionnews.com/Issue%2031%20Oct%203rd.pdf

RiderOnTheStorm · 11-10-2014 9:21pm

The castle getting a make-over. Pic thx to Jason (again!)

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