Bray Air Display 2022

There really were. We have gone every year for the past 6/7 years (covid obviously excluded) and this year was the worst ever. A large portion of the crowd were just there getting locked, ignoring their kids. The smell of marijuana everywhere was awful and seeing some young fellas punch the head off each other was just what you want when you've two young kids with you. Think what summed it up for me was the announcement that two kids who had gotten lost were at the Garda stand. 45 minutes later the next announcement for people to actually look and see are your kids with you as those two kids were still at the Garda stand. Who doesn't notice their young kids missing. Such a pity as we normally really enjoy it but we won't be returning next year.

Dublin Airport is at peak capacity and handling agencies and the airport itself are known to have refused requests for certain commercial operations in recent months. At busy times (which is most of the time) there are substantial queues for takeoff and the layout is such that aircraft must await their turn in the queue. For these reasons it is most unlikely that DUB could have handled the Red Arrows in the manner suggested. I heard the Red Arrows speaking to Baldonnel ATC and they were clear that they would not depart from runway 28 after a heavy shower. I have no idea what other conversations there were or whether other options were considered but perhaps you have more information?

Create a parking space with a bike? Explain.With a car,for example,Shankill beach couldn't cope with 2 soccer teams in their cars.Locals would be upset too.Unless you mean parking at the Dart station and walking down to the beach? But cycling-pack em in.Just make your bike is chained to something solid

I saw a few people smoking weed alright, normally wouldn't really care but it seemed really inappropriate in the middle of a crowd at a family day. Some people just don't give a feck.

One of the guys was actually smoking a spliff with his mate while his two kids and missus sat about two feet away from him.

I live not far from Baldonnell and I thought I imagined them the other day at lunch time, but 7 arrows definitely took off on Sunday evening. Maybe they forgot something and came back to collect it

Out of interest would anyone know approx how much the Red Arrows would charge airshows for a display? Like is it mega money or more so covering the cost of their fuel and accomodation?

20k is very reasonable given the crowds they can attract, had thought it would be closer to 80 or 100k but I guess part of it is good PR

If you read their “request for display/flypast” there’s a section that asks you to justify your request (I assume to avoid wealthy people just requesting to show off) and you have to show how many people in attendance and any military staff etc.