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    #3542
    dobman88
    Registered Users Posts: 6,461 ✭✭✭dobman88


    Axel Lamp wrote: »
    I think it's the pay as you please place

    You are correct. My better half informed me we walked past it just before I posted. I don't take much notice of the names though!

    Is it still a PAYP?


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    #3543
    Halo Kitty
    Registered Users Posts: 525 ✭✭✭Halo Kitty


    Changed name from Payp to Dyne last year, menu now with price list but still good value,


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    #3544
    madcabbage
    Registered Users Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭madcabbage


    phater phagan wrote: »
    Is Muckross road going to be closed for the protest?

    Just drove back in from Muckross there, a lot of Garda presence so I wouldn't be surprised if the road is temporarily closed for a short while. Can hear them marching in town at the moment.


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    #3545
    dobman88
    Registered Users Posts: 6,461 ✭✭✭dobman88


    I'm in Dublin for the weekend with my OH and we rang her Dad who is at the protest. My god, the noise down the phone was like something you'd hear on Munster final day!! Hope the weather stays clear for all involved.


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    #3546
    Halo Kitty
    Registered Users Posts: 525 ✭✭✭Halo Kitty


    Reported on Kerry radio stating that attendance a lot lower than expected.. Estimated 500 marching..


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    #3547
    Axel Lamp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 748 ✭✭✭Axel Lamp


    All they was cause hassle and inconvenience for locals. Pointless protest


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    #3548
    Halo Kitty
    Registered Users Posts: 525 ✭✭✭Halo Kitty


    I have to disagree, previous to demonstrations, Irish water required your PPS number plus water charges were set at over e270,
    Since the voice of the people were heard, concessions were made and the government has assured us that Irish water rates will remain until 2018 plus no PPS required and a sweetener of e100 for registering with Irish water..so I think a lot has to be said for the voice of the people, Killarney has only held two protest march's, and as for disturbance to locals, I feel they were kept to a minimum, and maybe if politicians listened to the people these protest would not be necessary..


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    #3549
    dobman88
    Registered Users Posts: 6,461 ✭✭✭dobman88


    Halo Kitty wrote: »
    I have to disagree, previous to demonstrations, Irish water required your PPS number plus water charges were set at over e270,
    Since the voice of the people were heard, concessions were made and the government has assured us that Irish water rates will remain until 2018 plus no PPS required and a sweetener of e100 for registering with Irish water..so I think a lot has to be said for the voice of the people, Killarney has only held two protest march's, and as for disturbance to locals, I feel they were kept to a minimum, and maybe if politicians listened to the people these protest would not be necessary..

    And what is your opinion on the protesters today banging the windows of the restaurant in the Gleneagle while the Labour members were having dinner?? They turned into a mob. I am all for peaceful protests and I would have been there today if I wasn't away for the weekend. But there is no need for behaviour like that. It's jist thuggish.


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    #3550
    Halo Kitty
    Registered Users Posts: 525 ✭✭✭Halo Kitty


    I have to agree, they certainly was no need for such thuggish behaviour, I personally did not witness it but I think behaviour such as this takes away the attention and issue of the protest, and the focus is on the negative,
    Whatever the outcome of all these protest I feel the government has come to the realisation that its citizens have had enough.. Between property tax, Irish water, and taxes, cost of living, etc..
    Awaiting the election promises.


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    #3551
    Axel Lamp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 748 ✭✭✭Axel Lamp


    Halo Kitty wrote: »
    I have to disagree, previous to demonstrations, Irish water required your PPS number plus water charges were set at over e270,
    Since the voice of the people were heard, concessions were made and the government has assured us that Irish water rates will remain until 2018 plus no PPS required and a sweetener of e100 for registering with Irish water..so I think a lot has to be said for the voice of the people, Killarney has only held two protest march's, and as for disturbance to locals, I feel they were kept to a minimum, and maybe if politicians listened to the people these protest would not be necessary..

    You are as entitled to your opinion as i am to my opposite one.

    However IW is still here and here to stay. I'm glad it is as the infrastructure needs upgrading to protect the resource and the only way to do that is by investment.

    Don't bother with the 'water is a human right' bull**** (its not, neither is food), nor the 'we already pay' (you don't, thats maintenance of old **** system). A progressive tax system on it ****s me and doesn't charge the users, so dickheads like Derek 'hungerstrikeronlybetweenmeals' Byrne never pay.


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    #3552
    wackokid
    Registered Users Posts: 341 ✭✭wackokid


    Axel. don't waste your time attempting to get these egg heads to see logic and common sense.
    We'd have some outfit of a nation if these clowns were running the show.


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    #3553
    michael999999
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 7,771 ✭✭✭michael999999


    wackokid wrote: »
    Axel. don't waste your time attempting to get these egg heads to see logic and common sense.
    We'd have some outfit of a nation if these clowns were running the show.

    Ya. Because the country was brilliant when the FF/FG crooks were running it!


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    #3554
    Axel Lamp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 748 ✭✭✭Axel Lamp


    michael999999 wrote: »
    Ya. Because the country was brilliant when the FF/FG crooks were running it!

    FF & FG were never, to the best of my knowledge, running the country together, therefore your arguement is invalid and incorrect.

    <snip> not appropriate - MOD


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    #3555
    Ciarrai76
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 9,317 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ciarrai76


    Please refrain from political arguments here, its not the thread for it. Go to the Political thread if you want to 'debate'. Mod


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    #3556
    michael999999
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 7,771 ✭✭✭michael999999


    Oh the Fianna fail crooks and blue shirt stickies are rattled. There must be a lot of posters here, looking for planning permission.


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    #3557
    Axel Lamp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 748 ✭✭✭Axel Lamp


    michael999999 wrote: »
    Oh the Fianna fail crooks and blue shirt stickies are rattled. There must be a lot of posters here, looking for planning permission.

    Incorrect again. But don't let facts get in the way of your propaganda. <snip> again not appropriate. Please stop. MOD


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    #3558
    michael999999
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 7,771 ✭✭✭michael999999


    Axel Lamp wrote: »
    Incorrect again. But don't let facts get in the way of your propaganda. Liam Adams.

    Someone's been hitting the Sherry hard at the labour conference!


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    #3559
    Axel Lamp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 748 ✭✭✭Axel Lamp


    michael999999 wrote: »
    Someone's been hitting the Sherry hard at the labour conference!

    Incorrect again, not a Labour person. But never let facts get in the way of your rabble propaganda. <snip> Do not post this again MOD


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    #3560
    Ciarrai76
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 9,317 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ciarrai76


    OK enough, please stop this sniping, its not the Political forum, its the Killarney thread. Please drop it now.
    Axel Lamp, please do not post again with the comments & names you keep using, it won't be tolerated. MOD


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    #3561
    Radio5
    Registered Users Posts: 1,948 ✭✭✭Radio5


    And now to something completely different !!!!

    Looking to do some hill walking, maybe even progress to climbing in due course, fitness permitting. Looking for advice on where to buy a pair of boots that won't cost a complete fortune. Or is it best to spend a fortune now and get years of value from them ?Thanks in advance.


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    #3562
    madcabbage
    Registered Users Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭madcabbage


    Radio5 wrote: »
    And now to something completely different !!!!

    Looking to do some hill walking, maybe even progress to climbing in due course, fitness permitting. Looking for advice on where to buy a pair of boots that won't cost a complete fortune. Or is it best to spend a fortune now and get years of value from them ?Thanks in advance.

    Go upstairs in Heatons, I bought a pair of boots suitable for walking in there a few months back for a €40. Otherwise your looking at the Outdoor shop on fair hill but their prices are a bit much for anyone starting off.


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    #3563
    Halo Kitty
    Registered Users Posts: 525 ✭✭✭Halo Kitty


    I think for hill walking / climbing safety is a must including footwear, I think a visit to Killarney Outdoor Store in Fairhill, or O' Sullivan outdoor shop in New Street to get some solid advice.. Brands such as Meindl Or Merrrell could cost from e100 upwards, but consider the conditions you maybe walking in, Gortex is a must in this country, also breathable socks (coolmax) and shoes.. My merrell shoes lasted me for years, expensive at the time but saved me a fortune in the long run, I found myself buying a different brand a few months ago and breaking them in slowly..


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    #3564
    LovelySpuds
    Registered Users Posts: 170 ✭✭LovelySpuds


    Looks like the town is after losing another legend. RIP Paddy "The Gardener" Cronin.


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    #3565
    phater phagan
    Registered Users Posts: 786 ✭✭✭phater phagan


    Has anyone eaten at the Thai restaurant in the Inishfree shopping mall and if so what's it like?
    I've found that many of the restaurants calling themselves Thai, are actually Chinese - which is a whole different world in the matter of Thai food.


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    #3566
    Axel Lamp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 748 ✭✭✭Axel Lamp


    phater phagan wrote: »
    Has anyone eaten at the Thai restaurant in the Inishfree shopping mall and if so what's it like?
    I've found that many of the restaurants calling themselves Thai, are actually Chinese - which is a whole different world in the matter of Thai food.

    Food is lovely there, it is very popular with locals.


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    #3567
    phater phagan
    Registered Users Posts: 786 ✭✭✭phater phagan


    Much thanks Axel - I'll give it a go.


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    #3568
    siblers
    Registered Users Posts: 12,366 ✭✭✭✭siblers


    Killarney has been absolutley mental this weekend, didn't think it would be so busy with St.Patrick's being on the Tuesday but that's not the case. Town was mobbed last night.


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    #3569
    Lia_lia
    Registered Users Posts: 6,691 ✭✭✭Lia_lia


    ^ Was crazy busy in town today too! Probably because it was Mother's day. Still though, very busy! Hard to find parking.


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    #3570
    fuerte1976
    Closed Accounts Posts: 692 ✭✭✭fuerte1976


    Anyone know what this building was ? Its on the old Glencar road out of Caherciveen. Appears to be on part of a working farm there.
    Class old building..
    Caherciveen.jpg


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    #3571
    RevBlueJeans
    Registered Users Posts: 672 ✭✭✭RevBlueJeans


    It's the old Workhouse at Bahaghs. Bahoss lodge.

    http://goo.gl/maps/1gO1Ohttp://www.kerrycoco.ie/en/allservices/planning/localareaplans/localareaplans/lapsforthefaofcahersiveensneemwaterville/caherciveenfunctionalarealocalareaplan/thefile,7604,en.pdf

    http://www.kerrycoco.ie/en/allservices/planning/localareaplans/localareaplans/lapsforthefaofcahersiveensneemwaterville/caherciveenfunctionalarealocalareaplan/thefile,7604,en.pdf

    Appraisal: Although in a ruinous state for many decades, this building is one of the most impressive former dwellings in South Kerry with its classically inspired front façade.
    The building served as the Cahersiveen Union Work House during the Famine, having lain empty for a few years previously. It is depicted as Cahersiveen Union Work House in the first edition 1841/42 OS map and in the second edition 1897 a number of additional buildings are shown within the complex, including a fever hospital, mortuary, chapel and school. Only the main original building now remains, this is an important element of the architectural history of South Kerry. This building is of architectural, historical and social significance and should be included in the RPS.


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