Tents on Condell Road

Parchment

I was out for a walk this morning. It appears that people are living in tent on the green areas off the Condell Road.

I highly doubt its kids having a camp out.

h3000

Spotted that myself yesterday. I seen a guy in his 30s getting out of one of the tents with a six pack beers.

There was another tent very close to the new bridge too.

Parchment

Yeah i saw one close to the new bridge - on the left then one in that nice little park on the right up further (in the direction of Coonagh).

h3000

Parchment wrote: »

Yeah i saw one close to the new bridge - on the left then one in that nice little park on the right up further (in the direction of Coonagh).

Those were the ones I say too. It was a bit strange alright.

phog

Both seem to be "homeless" people which is slightly depressing if that's the case.

Both tents seem to be similar in size and colour and I wonder are they being handed out by a support agency of some sort. I genuinely hope not.

thesimpsons

the guy on Condel road was there in same position last year - stayed about 2 weeks, left no mess and disappeared.

Parchment

thesimpsons wrote: »

the guy on Condel road was there in same position last year - stayed about 2 weeks, left no mess and disappeared.

No its a different type of person from what i saw.

Reputable Rog

I've seen them in Cork over the years, usually down by the Lough or the Lee Fields.
It may have something to with fisheries

Swiper the fox

Reputable Rog wrote: »

I've seen them in Cork over the years, usually down by the lock or the LeE Fields.
It may have something to with fisheries

You can't have spent much time in Cork if you spell the Lough like that:pac::p


I've spotted those tents as well, thought it a bit odd that they are in such public and well trodden paths. It's not a course of action I would recommend but I am surprised they haven't been moved on. I assume they would be if there was the slightest whiff of trouble from them.

Parchment

I actually saw two of the people coming out of one today. I dont think they are fishing. Looked like they might live there.

mgbgt1978

Well, they aren't on 'Eircodes' anyway............:)

phill106

mgbgt1978 wrote: »

Well, they aren't on 'Eircodes' anyway............:)

I hear its a team of claremen using guerilla tactics to seize disputed border areas in the name of the banner!

Brian Lighthouse

Jaysus, if the media came out with this one they'd be called sensationalist scumbags. Phog says: "Both seem to be "homeless" people which is slightly depressing if that's the case."
Then it's followed up by a statement of look how concerned I am about my fellow man: "Both tents seem to be similar in size and colour and I wonder are they being handed out by a support agency of some sort. I genuinely hope not. "

Then TheSimpsons puts out a rational theory - "the guy on Condel road was there in same position last year - stayed about 2 weeks, left no mess and disappeared."

The parchment comes in with the killer blow: "No its a different type of person from what i saw. "
Then adds their own bit of speculation: "I actually saw two of the people coming out of one today. I dont think they are fishing. Looked like they might live there."

I used to camp out when I was younger. We'd go to different towns, meet people, have some drinks, base ourselves there and get buses to interesting places nearby and do lots of things.
FFS it's summer time and people are moving around the country. Some go to Spain, Some stay in hotels, some couch surf, some still do it the old fashioned way and bring a tent and a sleeping bag.
If I had ever met with the attitude of you people while I back-packed around Ireland and Europe pitching my tent when I needed, I would never have left the house to do it again.
FYI: if someone is in a tent for a few days and they emerge unkempt looking - ah like D'oh!

phog

Brian Lighthouse wrote: »

Jaysus, if the media came out with this one they'd be called sensationalist scumbags. Phog says: "Both seem to be "homeless" people which is slightly depressing if that's the case."
Then it's followed up by a statement of look how concerned I am about my fellow man: "Both tents seem to be similar in size and colour and I wonder are they being handed out by a support agency of some sort. I genuinely hope not. "

Then TheSimpsons puts out a rational theory - "the guy on Condel road was there in same position last year - stayed about 2 weeks, left no mess and disappeared."

The parchment comes in with the killer blow: "No its a different type of person from what i saw. "
Then adds their own bit of speculation: "I actually saw two of the people coming out of one today. I dont think they are fishing. Looked like they might live there."

I used to camp out when I was younger. We'd go to different towns, meet people, have some drinks, base ourselves there and get buses to interesting places nearby and do lots of things.
FFS it's summer time and people are moving around the country. Some go to Spain, Some stay in hotels, some couch surf, some still do it the old fashioned way and bring a tent and a sleeping bag.
If I had ever met with the attitude of you people while I back-packed around Ireland and Europe pitching my tent when I needed, I would never have left the house to do it again.
FYI: if someone is in a tent for a few days and they emerge unkempt looking - ah like D'oh!

I'll let the other posters reply for themselves but if they are homeless and I think they are and that's not based on their looks then I want the local authority to find them accommodation. No one should have to live in a tent and certainly no one seeking accommodation should have to pitch a tent on the side a main road on the outskirts of the city .

ectoraige

phog wrote: »

I'll let the other posters reply for themselves but if they are homeless and I think they are and that's not based on their looks then I want the local authority to find them accommodation. No one should have to live in a tent and certainly no one seeking accommodation should have to pitch a tent on the side a main road on the outskirts of the city .

What should they do with people who won't avail of accommodation - it's not uncommon for homeless people to turn down accommodation.

Kenny B

I passed them last week, one day it looked like a few young fella's the next day I saw only an older guy there.

Out of curiosity, where would a camper stay in limerick?, I can't think of any sites other than pitching up in public places like this.

phog

ectoraige wrote: »

What should they do with people who won't avail of accommodation - it's not uncommon for homeless people to turn down accommodation.

I genuinely have no idea. My main point is that no one should be homeless because of circumstances. I've no idea how authorities should cater for those who want to be homeless.

Brian Lighthouse

phog wrote: »

I'll let the other posters reply for themselves but if they are homeless and I think they are and that's not based on their looks then I want the local authority to find them accommodation. No one should have to live in a tent and certainly no one seeking accommodation should have to pitch a tent on the side a main road on the outskirts of the city .

Why automatically assume the worst?
Have you spoken to the people in the tents?
How do you know anything about who they are or what they are doing there?
Does that make sense?
All you've done is speculate wildly about a pair of tents pitched on the outskirts of town - you know nothing about them, yet - you create a story behind them of misery and hardship and agencies dispensing emergency shelter in the form of a two-man dome tent.

Your consideration for humanity must be commended, however making up stories, however caring, can cause people irreparable damage.

phog

Brian Lighthouse wrote: »

Why automatically assume the worst?
Have you spoken to the people in the tents?
How do you know anything about who they are or what they are doing there?
Does that make sense?
All you've done is speculate wildly about a pair of tents pitched on the outskirts of town - you know nothing about them, yet - you create a story behind them of misery and hardship and agencies dispensing emergency shelter in the form of a two-man dome tent.

Your consideration for humanity must be commended, however making up stories, however caring, can cause people irreparable damage.

I haven't automatically assumed anything.

Brian Lighthouse

phog wrote: »

I haven't automatically assumed anything.

Then what's all this then?

phog wrote: »

Both seem to be "homeless" people which is slightly depressing if that's the case.

Both tents seem to be similar in size and colour and I wonder are they being handed out by a support agency of some sort. I genuinely hope not.

phog wrote: »

I'll let the other posters reply for themselves but if they are homeless and I think they are and that's not based on their looks then I want the local authority to find them accommodation. No one should have to live in a tent and certainly no one seeking accommodation should have to pitch a tent on the side a main road on the outskirts of the city .

phog

Brian Lighthouse wrote: »

Then what's all this then?

It wasn't an automatic assumption.

Parchment

I guessed they were homeless/had no other options - based on where the tents were and (i loath to use the term but i cant think of anything better) the "type" of person. I saw a man and a woman when i passed the other day (i walk that way a lot). It wasnt a bunch of "lads" camping out.

I am not making judgement, I don't have a problem with it - i just noticed the tents and posted about it. I hope the people can get sorted with some safer and more practical accommodation soon.

davo2001

The tent seems to be gone from there this morning.

johnmolloy554

davo2001 wrote: »

The tent seems to be gone from there this morning.

He was probably reading this thread and decided to go while the going was good.

jonski

It was still there at 12-o-clock when i passed .

xii

johnmolloy554 wrote: »

He was probably reading this thread and decided to go while the going was good.

Mobile Broadband, they must be posh homeless, recession is over!

xii

jonski wrote: »

It was still there at 12-o-clock when i passed .

Still there :eek:

Right guys

phog

The tent closest to the Shannon Bridge is still around.

Rough weather for the occupier.

Parchment

The tent is still there but i think the people have left. I pass it daily and have not seen any activity in quite a while. Nice bit of littering.

stefanovich

Tent up in Westfields this morning. Is it legal?

Comhrá

I spotted a small blue tent yesterday morning near the bird sanctuary in Westfield Park. That was around 11.30am.

naughtysmurf

Last week there was an occupied tent in the national tech park in Plassey for a few days, local businesses got the guards to move them on.

manna452121

This tent is located just beyond Baringtons Pier on the river side.I saw it first at Christmas and still there last weekend. 20160312_081448 by washburn2157, on Flickr

Limerick91

I have noticed it a few times as the path is on my jogging route. I have never seen anybody around the tents though.

2 poor souls were in sleeping bags outside Jack Mondays new coffee shop at Arthur's Quay Park on Sunday morning

bigpink

Just after the footpath by the pier theres a mud path you can walk onto the riverbank saw a tent there 2 years and again last year

stefanovich

Tent in Westfields park was burnt last night. Hope it was an accident and not malicious. There was burnt papers and bedding... Poor guy.

Special Circumstances

Are these not to do with fishing? Passed over the bridge the other night and there were 10+ lads casting off the bridge.

topper75

Kenny B wrote: »

Out of curiosity, where would a camper stay in limerick?, I can't think of any sites other than pitching up in public places like this.

Nearest campsite to Limerick city is in Castleconnell.

Not a popular leisure pursuit in this country with the unpredictable climate. They are everywhere on the continent.

OfTheMarsWongs

topper75 wrote: »

Nearest campsite to Limerick city is in Castleconnell.

Not a popular leisure pursuit in this country with the unpredictable climate. They are everywhere on the continent.

There's one in Bunratty also.

limericklad87

Curragh Chase also

ciog52

Limerick Leader did a story on this http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/205999/Homeless-man-sleeps-in-tent-close.html

wigsa100

I know a decent amount about homeless service providers in the city and I can safely say you'd have to be acting the right prick to get thrown out of McGarry House. It's a low threshold facility, meaning substance abuse is tolerated, so if you're managing to piss off enough people to get evicted from the place, you must be a troublemaker.

manna452121

Update on tent at Barrington Pier,looks like its un-used. DSC_4723 by washburn2157, on Flickr

wigsa100

Hopefully the owner is doing alright.

bigpink

How near the pier is it?

manna452121

Heading towards clonmacken there is a pole on left hand side with a large amount of rubble [soon to be road access for housing] climb up rubble and tent is straight ahead looking towards river.