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    #7322
    the kelt
    Registered Users Posts: 1,892 ✭✭✭the kelt


    I heard there are plans to try and do some works on the old dublin road to enable it to be looked on as a proper business park.

    Apparently there is over 2000 people employed on the old dublin road which i wouldnt have realised.

    Anyone hear any more about the plans?


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    #7323
    kneemos
    Registered Users Posts: 20,409 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    the kelt wrote: »
    I heard there are plans to try and do some works on the old dublin road to enable it to be looked on as a proper business park.

    Apparently there is over 2000 people employed on the old dublin road which i wouldnt have realised.

    Anyone hear any more about the plans?



    "New Development Plan For Old Dublin Road Area. | Enniscorthy & District Chamber" https://www.enniscorthychamber.ie/new-development-plan-for-old-dublin-road-area/


    Might surface the shaggin road, it's like a battlefield.


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    #7324
    Duffry Goat
    Registered Users Posts: 84 ✭✭Duffry Goat


    As it is now a year since the development plan was proposed for the Old Dublin Rd, it would be interesting to hear from the Council what progress the Steering Committee has made.


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    #7325
    Uncle Pierre
    Registered Users Posts: 1,460 ✭✭✭Uncle Pierre


    Pretty sure this whole "develop the area as a business park" idea is the main reason the speed limit is still just 80km/h between Scarawalsh and Blackstoops roundabouts too?

    Ridiculous when you're coming from Bunclody direction in particular. You can drive along quite legally at 100km/h all the way from Bunclody to Scarawalsh, but then when you exit off the roundabout and on to a better and wider road for the last part of the trip into Enniscorthy, you have to slow down to 80.


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    #7326
    blindsider
    Registered Users Posts: 2,016 ✭✭✭blindsider


    That stretch is 3.3km - does 20km/h make much difference?

    Genuine question, and not trying to start an argument....


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    #7327
    kneemos
    Registered Users Posts: 20,409 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Is that medical devices place still open? Car park is empty anytime I pass.


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    #7328
    Uncle Pierre
    Registered Users Posts: 1,460 ✭✭✭Uncle Pierre


    blindsider wrote: »
    That stretch is 3.3km - does 20km/h make much difference?

    Genuine question, and not trying to start an argument....

    More like 5.2km, according to Google Maps ;)

    It's not so much about time lost or gained over the difference that 20km/h would make, though. It's more about the stupid illogical inconsistency of speed limits on Irish roads. Seems there's very little consideration given to the actual condition or width or anything else of a road in determining its speed limit, and instead, the most "important" thing is the letter at the start of its name.

    But I'm not trying to start an argument either. Am just making a point. :)


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    #7329
    kneemos
    Registered Users Posts: 20,409 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    If they want to develop the area the speed limit has to be eighty for planning permission I think.


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    #7330
    blindsider
    Registered Users Posts: 2,016 ✭✭✭blindsider


    Uncle Pierre wrote: »
    More like 5.2km, according to Google Maps ;)


    But I'm not trying to start an argument either. Am just making a point. :)

    Nope - roundabout to roundabout is 3.3km on Google Maps - Scarawalsh to Blackstoops/Donohoe's.

    I agree that some roads have silly speed limits - low and high - but that's for another thread.


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    #7331
    Uncle Pierre
    Registered Users Posts: 1,460 ✭✭✭Uncle Pierre


    You're right. I just did a quick look-up for Scarawalsh to Blackstoops. Not the same thing as the distance between the roundabouts.

    Not going to argue either about what's for another thread, and what isn't. Think we had something similar around here in the past..... ;)


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    #7332
    EverythingGood
    Registered Users Posts: 2,003 ✭✭✭EverythingGood


    kneemos wrote: »
    Is that medical devices place still open? Car park is empty anytime I pass.

    Yes - Mon to Thurs from 7am to 5am.


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    #7333
    the kelt
    Registered Users Posts: 1,892 ✭✭✭the kelt


    I see Cyril Wheelock is branching out with a coffee outlet of some description on the main Clonroche road where he normally sells strawberries.

    Fair play to him, at least hes trying something different in these tough times for business.


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    #7334
    Duffry Goat
    Registered Users Posts: 84 ✭✭Duffry Goat


    Does anybody know why there is a high table on the corner of Rafter St and Market Square, It is completely out of context, but nice to lean on


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    #7335
    Mondo44
    Registered Users Posts: 61 ✭✭Mondo44


    Duffry Goat wrote: »
    Does anybody know why there is a high table on the corner of Rafter St and Market Square, It is completely out of context, but nice to lean on

    I think it belongs to the chipper on the corner


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    #7336
    Duffry Goat
    Registered Users Posts: 84 ✭✭Duffry Goat


    Looking forward to crepes and waffle take aways from the Riverside today. Hope it's a great success for Jim and his team


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    #7337
    the kelt
    Registered Users Posts: 1,892 ✭✭✭the kelt


    Duffry Goat wrote: »
    Looking forward to crepes and waffle take aways from the Riverside today. Hope it's a great success for Jim and his team

    Drove past there today to have a goo and have to say it looked like an impressive set up, best of luck to them although I’ve heard complaints have been made that this is allowed etc, the usual “should this really be allowed during a pandemic” crowd of course!


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    #7338
    kneemos
    Registered Users Posts: 20,409 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Lasted surprisingly well.


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    #7339
    jpb1974
    Registered Users Posts: 3,017 ✭✭✭jpb1974


    kneemos wrote: »
    Lasted surprisingly well.

    If ever a picture spoke spoke a thousand words, local council services, make your own mind up...


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    #7340
    kneemos
    Registered Users Posts: 20,409 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Duffry Goat wrote: »
    As it is now a year since the development plan was proposed for the Old Dublin Rd, it would be interesting to hear from the Council what progress the Steering Committee has made.

    €2m investment.


    "PressReader.com - Your favorite newspapers and magazines." https://www.pressreader.com/ireland/enniscorthy-guardian/20210309/281522228833296


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    #7341
    Duffry Goat
    Registered Users Posts: 84 ✭✭Duffry Goat


    Spotted this......good news

    Cllr. Aidan Browne

    ��Update Enniscorthy trails
    ��It was decided at yesterday's council meeting that the extension of the promenade walk including the replacement of existing footbridge over the river urin is to include the loop to Borodale the design is to be ready for funding which will be later this year.
    ��I will update as I receive the information.
    Cllr Aidan Browne
    0877753097


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    #7342
    the kelt
    Registered Users Posts: 1,892 ✭✭✭the kelt


    Duffry Goat wrote: »
    Spotted this......good news

    Cllr. Aidan Browne

    ��Update Enniscorthy trails
    ��It was decided at yesterday's council meeting that the extension of the promenade walk including the replacement of existing footbridge over the river urin is to include the loop to Borodale the design is to be ready for funding which will be later this year.
    ��I will update as I receive the information.
    Cllr Aidan Browne
    0877753097

    Very interesting, I wonder how they will loop to Borodale?

    I always thought they could easily loop to the walk out to Ring Wood if they could get under or over the railway.


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    #7343
    kneemos
    Registered Users Posts: 20,409 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    the kelt wrote: »
    Very interesting, I wonder how they will loop to Borodale?

    I always thought they could easily loop to the walk out to Ring Wood if they could get under or over the railway.

    Follow the Boro perhaps.


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    #7344
    the kelt
    Registered Users Posts: 1,892 ✭✭✭the kelt


    kneemos wrote: »
    Follow the Boro perhaps.

    Actually now you mention it they would be coming up at Ring Wood then, into Kilcarbry and across private lands to Borodale.

    It would be a great amenity if it gets the go ahead, be a fabulous walk to be fair.


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    #7345
    kneemos
    Registered Users Posts: 20,409 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    the kelt wrote: »
    Actually now you mention it they would be coming up at Ring Wood then, into Kilcarbry and across private lands to Borodale.

    It would be a great amenity if it gets the go ahead, be a fabulous walk to be fair.

    Great. Might be a little far for the daily walk though.


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    #7346
    PhilOssophy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,114 ✭✭✭PhilOssophy


    Sounds great. Would be a lovely walk.


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    #7347
    jpb1974
    Registered Users Posts: 3,017 ✭✭✭jpb1974


    Great news.

    Just a real shame that the existing footbridge was allowed to deteriorate so badly for circa 11 straight years. I hope its replacement will be more durable and subject to the odd bit of cleaning and maintenance.


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    #7348
    Duffry Goat
    Registered Users Posts: 84 ✭✭Duffry Goat


    PhilOssophy wrote: »
    Sounds great. Would be a lovely walk.

    Prom has become really crowded lately, and The Hub is flying. A longer walk, as proposed, might help thin the crowd out


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    #7349
    BernardJohnson
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭BernardJohnson


    jpb1974 wrote: »
    Great news.

    Just a real shame that the existing footbridge was allowed to deteriorate so badly for circa 11 straight years. I hope its replacement will be more durable and subject to the odd bit of cleaning and maintenance.

    I've said it before, the existing rotten boards could easily be replaced with composite boards, (They don't rot or fade).

    The structure of the bridge is still sound, just needs a lick of paint...


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    #7350
    kneemos
    Registered Users Posts: 20,409 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    What are the buntings going up for?


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    #7351
    Mondo44
    Registered Users Posts: 61 ✭✭Mondo44


    They would need to cross the railway tracks at some point then


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