News and views on Greystones harbour and marina [SEE MODERATOR WARNING POST 1187]

pixbyjohn

LifeBeginsAt40 wrote: »

Does the same apply in Ireland and to commercial developments?

Yes, it is usually a condition of permission being granted
As in>>>>7. All surface water run-off from roofs shall be collected and disposed of within the site to soakpits, drains or adjacent watercourses. In particular, no such surface water run-off shall be allowed to flow onto the public roadway or adjoining properties, nor to discharge to the effluent disposal system.

REASON: In the interests of traffic safety and residential amenity.

The Durutti Column

Maudi wrote: »

all very good.i like number seven although its a shame on those responsible that we Dont have any fishing industry at the harbour at all..the amount of potential in our seas for employment yet its hardly looked at..and a fishing villiage like greystones lying unused..shameful

Just look at the GUBOH Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/greystones/) to see how furious the local commercial fishers are about all the broken promises — they have basically been dispossessed of their berths and have to operate from elsewhere.

Amy Caviston gets locally caught fish — but the fishing boat starts from Dun Laoghaire, motors south to fish, can't land the catch at Greystones as before Sispar, so it's back to Dun Laoghaire, land the fish, stash it in the van, and drive it to Greystones so we can eat it.

How mad is that?

The Durutti Column

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=395228553889927&set=a.390428201036629.92523.390424144370368&type=1&theater

pixbyjohn

North Wall, Greystones Harbour, 10th May 2006 by pixbyjohn, on Flickr

Cheeky Chops

The Durutti Column wrote: »

Just look at the GUBOH Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/greystones/) to see how furious the local commercial fishers are about all the broken promises — they have basically been dispossessed of their berths and have to operate from elsewhere.

Amy Caviston gets locally caught fish — but the fishing boat starts from Dun Laoghaire, motors south to fish, can't land the catch at Greystones as before Sispar, so it's back to Dun Laoghaire, land the fish, stash it in the van, and drive it to Greystones so we can eat it.

How mad is that?

I thought GUBOH had disbanded??? Are they still active?

Maudi

pixbyjohn wrote: »

North Wall, Greystones Harbour, 10th May 2006 by pixbyjohn, on Flickr

wow..you never realise what you had til its gone...

The Durutti Column

Cheeky Chops wrote: »

I thought GUBOH had disbanded??? Are they still active?

Just some politician spreading rumours, I think. GUBOH seems to be still alive and planning plotting a new Spring campaign.

pixbyjohn

The Durutti Column wrote: »

Just some politician spreading rumours, I think. GUBOH seems to be still alive and planning plotting a new Spring campaign.

Fine weather campaigners

The Durutti Column

pixbyjohn wrote: »

Fine weather campaigners

Good one, PBJ.

But no. GUBOH has been quiet, I am told, only because of the promise by Sisk of a final deadline for construction of the medical centre of January 2013, after Bord Pleanala approved it some months back.

My understanding is that if, with full planning, Sisk fail to start on it as promised, the new GUBOH campaign to remediate the derelict site will make their previous campaign to get rid of the hoardings look like a Sunday afternoon walk on the beach.

Cookie_Monster

The Durutti Column wrote: »

My understanding is that if, with full planning, Sisk fail to start on it as promised, the new GUBOH campaign to remediate the derelict site will make their previous campaign to get rid of the hoardings look like a Sunday afternoon walk on the beach.

one can only hope, I look forward to the 1st Feb

Fiachra2

On Monday, TV3's morning show are showing a piece about Wicklow County Council's plans to remove protection from the LaTouche hotel (paving the way for its demolition). The piece also covers the efforts of the community to rectify the dereliction of the harbour and other related topics. Show goes out at 11am

pixbyjohn

Dustin, a walk on the beach by pixbyjohn, on Flickr

Blandpebbles

pixbyjohn wrote: »

Dustin, a walk on the beach by pixbyjohn, on Flickr

Loads of kids there who can neither remember the old harbour or vote any time soon... Mission accomplished?

Maudi

Blandpebbles wrote: »

Loads of kids there who can neither remember the old harbour or vote any time soon... Mission accomplished?

this photo is so old these kids probably can vote now..when was this taken?green fields/t.shirts and the buckets n spades obviously (stickers should be removed from bulk buy sisk) very 'staged' photo..laughable and desperate.

pixbyjohn

Maudi wrote: »

this photo is so old these kids probably can vote now..when was this taken?green fields/t.shirts and the buckets n spades obviously (stickers should be removed from bulk buy sisk) very 'staged' photo..laughable and desperate.

This photo was taken on July 1, 2011 using a Nikon D700 by me. At a GUBOH arranged/staged bucket & spade morning at the Harbour for a photocall by Cyril Byrne of the Irish Times

Maudi

pixbyjohn wrote: »

This photo was taken on July 1, 2011 using a Nikon D700 by me. At a GUBOH arranged/staged bucket & spade morning at the Harbour for a photocall by Cyril Byrne of the Irish Times

note..remove stickers .and its wrong to use kids in promos.

Fiachra2

Maudi wrote: »

very 'staged' photo..laughable and desperate.

It was very effective actually.

Cookie_Monster

D Day today (I might be a bit ahead of you guys though ) any sign of construction?

pixbyjohn

February 1st. 2013 Greystones Harbour. by pixbyjohn, on Flickr

pixbyjohn

February 1st 2013. All quiet on the Northern Front by pixbyjohn, on Flickr

pixbyjohn

mango salsa wrote: »

I can't find the press release

Apologies, maybe it was an old article, I will look back through my email link.
FOUND IT
Greystones Harbour Development

From www.greystonesguide.ie

Press Release from Mayor Kathleen Kelleher

We had good news at our Greystones Town Council meeting

on Tuesday night.



It was confirmed that the required agreements and funding for the

proposed Primary Care Centre are now in place to allow the

construction to proceed.



Work will also begin on the installation of pontoon piling next month.

35 piles will be installed.

Other construction work will also take place.

It is expected that 100 berths will be available in April.



During the last year, we have been using and enjoying our harbour.

It has proved to be a welcome amenity for all in the town.

This further development will only add to our enjoyment.

I welcome Greystones’ development as a maritime community.


31/01/2013

http://www.greystonesguide.ie/greystones-harbout-development/

pixbyjohn

Greystones, Co. Wicklow 4th. February 2013 by pixbyjohn, on Flickr

Taltos

Great shot John - guessing you let the gales blow you all the way back down there

pixbyjohn

Taltos wrote: »

Great shot John - guessing you let the gales blow you all the way back down there

I was up there (Kindlestown Woods) for a walk with my 2 daughters and grand daughter at 12.30 and it was a lovely fresh day. Weather changed at approx 2.30.

A walk in the woods 4th. Feb. 2013 by pixbyjohn, on Flickr

legrand

pixbyjohn wrote: »

Greystones, Co. Wicklow 4th. February 2013 by pixbyjohn, on Flickr

Harbour almost looks nice - but only from 3K's away!

recedite

Nice photo. All that farmland in the foreground is up for rezoning at the moment. It would be interesting to take a series of them from the same spot over the next few years. (I suppose pixbyjohn has already thought of that)

The Durutti Column

pixbyjohn wrote: »

February 1st 2013. All quiet on the Northern Front by pixbyjohn, on Flickr

Is this the fifth, sixth or seventh deadline for a start on the Med Centre that has passed without anything stirring? I've lost count.

When will our local pols wake up to what Sisk are at here? When will they think it possible to hold them to account?

I suggest NEVER. I'm thinking of a Harbour slate of candidates for next year to get rid of these layabouts and get some action on this disastrous mess. Anyone?

loyatemu

there was work going on this morning as I passed on the Dart - a truck was driving along the south pier (precarious, good luck reversing back off it lads...) and a digger was working on the wasteground.

pixbyjohn

The Durutti Column wrote: »

I'm thinking of a Harbour slate of candidates for next year to get rid of these layabouts and get some action on this disastrous mess. Anyone?

Do you wish to lead the way?

Taltos

The Durutti Column wrote: »

Is this the fifth, sixth or seventh deadline for a start on the Med Centre that has passed without anything stirring? I've lost count.

When will our local pols wake up to what Sisk are at here? When will they think it possible to hold them to account?

I suggest NEVER. I'm thinking of a Harbour slate of candidates for next year to get rid of these layabouts and get some action on this disastrous mess. Anyone?

Maybe a giant notice board there with all of the pass commitments - who supported them and status might be good - name and shame...