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Why is Dolly's Grove airfield so private?

  • 02-02-2021 9:53pm
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,219 ✭✭✭


    I've always had the impression that Dolly's Grove airfield (north of Maynooth) is a bit of an outlier in that visitors are most definitely not welcome. With a 700-metre asphalted runway it's fairly unique as private airfields go, but compare it to Kilrush (Kildare, EIKH), where you're welcomed with open arms.

    I was just messing around on Google maps now and spotted it. I zoomed in on Streetview to find that have it blanked out. I've only ever seen that with military locations (e.g. look at Custume Barracks in Athlone), so what's the big secret with it? I'm not saying there's anything to hide and I know that probably anybody can request privacy from Google Streetview (correct?) but as Irish airfields go it a bit odd.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 550 ✭✭✭elbyrneo


    I've always had the impression that Dolly's Grove airfield (north of Maynooth) is a bit of an outlier in that visitors are most definitely not welcome. With a 700-metre asphalted runway it's fairly unique as private airfields go, but compare it to Kilrush (Kildare, EIKH), where you're welcomed with open arms.

    I was just messing around on Google maps now and spotted it. I zoomed in on Streetview to find that have it blanked out. I've only ever seen that with military locations (e.g. look at Custume Barracks in Athlone), so what's the big secret with it? I'm not saying there's anything to hide and I know that probably anybody can request privacy from Google Streetview (correct?) but as Irish airfields go it a bit odd.

    I'm fairly sure it's area 51.5


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,454 ✭✭✭mloc123


    I've always had the impression that Dolly's Grove airfield (north of Maynooth) is a bit of an outlier in that visitors are most definitely not welcome. With a 700-metre asphalted runway it's fairly unique as private airfields go, but compare it to Kilrush (Kildare, EIKH), where you're welcomed with open arms.

    I was just messing around on Google maps now and spotted it. I zoomed in on Streetview to find that have it blanked out. I've only ever seen that with military locations (e.g. look at Custume Barracks in Athlone), so what's the big secret with it? I'm not saying there's anything to hide and I know that probably anybody can request privacy from Google Streetview (correct?) but as Irish airfields go it a bit odd.

    It had no planning permission is one issue. It was the centre of some news stories a couple of years ago... Mainly because at the time the owners involment in vulture funds evicting people etc.. if you Google Richard Larkin airstrip you'll find a handful of articles.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 83,406 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,469 ✭✭✭MAULBROOK



    The one on the left is no Cessna. very interesting


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,219 ✭✭✭Gaoth Laidir



    Yes, I saw that, but it seems that even military enclosures are also visible from the air. It's just strange that this is not from the road.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,439 ✭✭✭blackbox



    Is that a Harrier parked there?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,943 ✭✭✭✭scudzilla


    MAULBROOK wrote: »
    The one on the left is no Cessna. very interesting

    Looks like a Harrier?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,219 ✭✭✭Gaoth Laidir


    scudzilla wrote: »
    Looks like a Harrier?

    From here.

    airstrip.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,884 ✭✭✭Tzardine




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,359 ✭✭✭stampydmonkey


    blackbox wrote: »
    Is that a Harrier parked there?

    Great for blasting down to the shops. Parks like a dream


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,219 ✭✭✭Gaoth Laidir


    A better photo of the runway. Looks like a fine spot. No wonder they want to keep it to themselves. The TBM700 regularly flies out of there and heads to the UK.

    2016-03-16_iri_17720401_I1.JPG


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,207 ✭✭✭✭Oscar Bravo


    Theres a beautiful TBM 700 based there. N700EL


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,926 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    Great for blasting down to the shops. Parks like a dream

    Won it on that Pepsi true lies competition back in the day ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,219 ✭✭✭Gaoth Laidir


    Theres a beautiful TBM 700 based there. N700EL

    Lockdown? What lockdown?

    https://uk.flightaware.com/live/flight/N700EL

    541835.PNG


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,143 ✭✭✭Psychlops


    blackbox wrote: »
    Is that a Harrier parked there?


    Lovely Harrier, I thought Sea Harrier due to the nose.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,143 ✭✭✭Psychlops


    MAULBROOK wrote: »
    The one on the left is no Cessna. very interesting


    Harrier & also a Delfin. I wonder is that the Delfin that was at Cork for a time.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,205 ✭✭✭goingnowhere


    Great for blasting down to the shops. Parks like a dream
    Its a Harrier alright, GR3, XZ995. Strange pointy nose is a give away.

    There was a guy in the US who owned a number of serviceable Harriers privately and was fully licensed to fly them. No need for a runway...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,627 ✭✭✭Gooser14


    Satellite shows a bit...


    Is that an ex RAF Harrier aircraft on the pan?


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    Tzardine wrote: »

    Anyone can request that their property is blurred out on Streetview.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,404 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson



    Wtaf


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    vicwatson wrote: »
    Wtaf

    Lockdown LOL

    Planning laws LOL


    Asking why its carefully kept as private as possible - Double LOL


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,984 ✭✭✭Stovepipe


    Well,if it's got an identifier EIDG, then the IAA have approved it, so it's legal in their eyes. Some Planning officers might have a different view but that would be an ecumenical matter.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 83,406 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
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    The voyrus can't infect you in Lourdes :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,962 ✭✭✭Dr Turk Turkelton


    Would a private plane landing at a private airfield have to undergo any customs checks?
    <MOD Snip>


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,081 ✭✭✭sheesh


    vicwatson wrote: »
    Wtaf

    tbm7 factory in Tarbes is there a possibility that it is not the same tbm7 and they are doing servicing of that particular type of plane

    or going to lourdes

    or skiing
    :D


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,286 ✭✭✭DaveyDave


    Anyone can request that their property is blurred out on Streetview.

    My brother in law done it to his house for the craic and they wouldn't reverse it :D


  • Registered Users Posts: 481 ✭✭mr.anonymous


    Stovepipe wrote: »
    Well,if it's got an identifier EIDG, then the IAA have approved it, so it's legal in their eyes. Some Planning officers might have a different view but that would be an ecumenical matter.

    Thought that would also mean they had it in the AIP but it's not there.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,349 ✭✭✭basill


    In many other countries this persons success would be seen as a positive and provide something for others to strive towards.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,884 ✭✭✭Tzardine


    basill wrote: »
    In many other countries this persons success would be seen as a positive and provide something for others to strive towards.

    Do you mean the success of building something without planning permission and getting away with it?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 824 ✭✭✭LiamaDelta


    Would a private plane landing at a private airfield have to undergo any customs checks?
    <MOD Snip>

    Check with Weston. Historically speaking:pac:


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