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The answers so far.
John Connolly
27 Dec 2019, 22:15 (2 days ago)
to me
Try here
https://www.google.com/search?…tMnMGNNq_Y
( which I consider is the answer from an up and coming Poli-Tick.) you need to google the links above to see why my reaction.
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My reply.
Are you for real,
The nearest two campsites are 5km from the city and don't answer their phones and don't give opening times on their websites and I am advised they are closed until June. The docks camper parking is closed and people have been fined in the Cathedral car park for overnight parking.
Did you even read my Email? .Would you like to try again and this time give me an answer to why or what it is you have against motorhomes/campervans in a City. that is trying to get Visitors to come to Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture ?????????????????
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The answer
Yes, I am for real. I am familiar with this site and see caravans parked there throughout the year. I live about 5KM from the city and find it no impediment to enjoying the best of the city. In fact the location of this camp site is in the route of the 402 bus service.
Are you seeking to park on the public road? This is prohibited under Section 71 of the Roads Act 1993, not simply in Galway but throughout the country.
If I didn't read your email, I wouldn't have sent a response. I regret the connotation in your email that I didn't real or respond
appropriately to your email.
I have no difficulty with Camper vans parking in appropriate designated Camper Van spaces. I consider them most welcome.
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My Reply.
Dear John.
I originally sent all of you the same email inquiring why we are not welcome within your city, in order to try and resolve what we in the Motorhome community consider to be a very sad affaire when the European City Of Culture is actively banning, a growing section of Irish tourism let alone the bad press involved when the increasing number of Foreign Mororhomers arrive on your doorstep only to find that even the Stable door closed
I am glad that you a 36-year-old Teacher are fit enough too live about 5KM from the city and find it no impediment to enjoying the best of the city.
As most motorhome owners are close to twice your age and don't use caravans, we like to be a little closer than 5km from the city and not in very expensive caravan park Since you are familiar with this site and see caravans parked there throughout the year. Maybe you can advise me if they are open at this time because I cannot contact them
Are you seeking to park on the public road? No, I am not, I am asking why I cannot use a regular carpark within the city
If have no difficulty with Camper vans parking in appropriate designated Camper Van spaces. I consider them most welcome.
Then why are you not looking outward at other places in this country, where they welcome Motorhomes and are providing Parking and are Making good money for services from it. Cobh County Cork as the best example and Waterford are now following Cork,s lead.
If I didn't read your email, I wouldn't have sent a response. I regret the connotation in your email that I didn't real or respond appropriately to your email.
Let's deal with this. I asked you to explain. as it appears I am now not welcome in Galway
Could you please explain to me what exactly is the problem you have with Campervan and Motorhome parking within the City? Where exactly in your return email, is your answer?
Finally please show me where exactly in Section 71 of the Roads Act 1993 is it prohibited to overnight in a carpark in a Campervan or Motorhome? I include the full Section71 for you to read. found here
http://www.irishstatutebook.ie…ed/en/html
Unauthorised signs, caravans, vehicles, etc. on public roads.
( you can google the act I'm not going to print it although I did send the whole Section )
end of 20:59--29/12-2019
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Another reply altogether different and maybe an excuse for a large open meet in the west?????????
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Martina O'Connor
28 Dec 2019, 20:05 (1 day ago)
to me
Martin
It is good to hear from you , as a caravan enthusiast myself I regret the limits of availability of parking in Galway City.
Influential lobbyists have encouraged previous councils to create Bye Laws limiting overnight parking to official Campsites only.
I myself am involved in bringing over 100 vehicles both Motorhomes and Caravans to the Galway racecourse this coming Easter as part of a National Rally.
Temporary parking at the dockside was available alongside moored boats but as far as I know this site is private property of Galway Harbour.
I fear there is little appetite for change in this area, unlike our forward thinking European towns and cities who all provide low cost short stay parking.
Safe and happy vanning.
Regards
Cllr. Martina OConnor
