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· Posted: 07.03.2016 · #121

The reason I posted what I saw in Howth was to make people aware of what some people do. If this guy has done it in Howth in daylight he sees nothing wrong with it. Also I wanted to give people that may be lobbying Councils etc. the "heads up" on what that could be said to them.
The suggestion to report to the Garda , well I am afraid you do not know much about life in the South, and why draw attention to ourselves by reporting to the Harbour Master?

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· Posted: 07.03.2016 · #122

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I have to agree with you Joe about telling the Garda,i don't think they would be too interested,and most likely unable to do anything about it.But im sure if passers by saw it they would report it to the Harbour master.

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· Posted: 11.03.2016 · #123

The harbour master who put the barrier up is a bit of a " Do as I say " kind of person . A family who have mooring rights for their small boat going back many generations was told that " he didn't care how long you have this right .....there's a new Sheriff in town . There is parking spaces at Balscadden for free but you'd have to walk back to the harbour area 15 minute walk . If you like sea fishing its on the opposite side of the road . The view from there is fantastic and fantastic walks .

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Howth, 12/3/16

· Posted: 12.03.2016 · #124

Hi folks, just passed through Howth, and counted 13 campers on lower pier. Very tranquil there. (Barriers are still in place).
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· Posted: 23.03.2016 · #125

hi folks. any update about parking [ie] in public parking spaces in howth. thanks .

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· Posted: 24.03.2016 · #126

My daughter was driving through Howth last weekend and said that there was vans parked up where the boats are.

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· Posted: 24.03.2016 · #127

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My daughter was driving through Howth last weekend and said that there was vans parked up where the boats are.

Did they not sink?

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· Posted: 24.03.2016 · #128

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My daughter was driving through Howth last weekend and said that there was vans parked up where the boats are.

Did they not sink?

No Ally, she said all the boats were still floating when she left :whistle:

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· Posted: 24.03.2016 · #129

Any body else know of anyone that actually drives through Howth?

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· Posted: 24.03.2016 · #130

it's only a short detour for me - if no one else is going through! can have a look one of the evenings next week! (off to donegal tomorrow so won't be able to this weekend!)

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· Posted: 30.04.2016 · #131

I've only come across this topic now, I work out in howth, i'll be driving out on Wednesday (I normally get the train), So I will have a drive around the pier and take some pictures if that's any help ?

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· Posted: 30.04.2016 · #132

Bit of confusion........... so to clear it up.

We can still park at Howth - just the bottom of the middle pier is closed off.

Advice if you care to heed it - 'too many vans? park somewhere else - don't abuse it.'

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· Posted: 02.05.2016 · #133

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Ally why have the put up a barrier to stop you parking in the place that was most suited to MH parking ,I have used it often but will not return,i would not feel welcome

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· Posted: 02.05.2016 · #134

I think the reasons are in this topic, fishermen having no access, too many motorhomes, motorhomers emptying their cassette over the wall, motorhomers staying for months.

Whatever the reasons, it's been done, it's of no real loss to me, I was never a lover of staying in Howth, I don't particularly like parking in car parks other than to stop for a short time.

But there are plenty who love Howth and there seems to be plenty still using it. I don't think your protest of not using it anymore will make one bit of difference to anything other than leave room for someone else, but I understand your reasons.

- I'll not be near it again either, so really we are giving them what they want

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· Posted: 02.05.2016 · #135

We stayed in Howth on Friday night and last night. there was about 20 motor homes in total. We ate in two restaurants in Howth and also went to a few coffee shops and bars. It is a pity that you can't get to the top of the pier but we got a good spot further down the pier . Just a shame that some people spoil it for others.

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· Posted: 04.05.2016 · #136

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Just to help anyone that's still not sure, I drove down around Howth Harbour this morning, I have some pictures and a map below. Any height barriers (yellow on the map) are 2.1m.

There was about 5-10 motorhomes down there this morning. Hope it helps.

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· Posted: 04.05.2016 · #137

I see the caravans is still there

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· Posted: 04.05.2016 · #138

Some of the caravans are there since last year. Some Motorhomes up in circle area stayed months last year. Any wonder barriers are going up

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· Posted: 21.05.2016 · #139

Is Howth as busy mid week were planing a trip to Dublin for two days mid week next month and had planed to over night here or if anyone has any other spot that would suit , planing on doing some sight seeing in our capital . Thanks ger

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· Posted: 21.05.2016 · #140

Would def be quieter mid week.

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· Posted: 21.05.2016 · #141

Thanks , ger

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· Posted: 12.06.2016 · #142

Parked up in Howth last Monday night around 10 pm , around 10 motorhomes and 2 caravans that seemed to be permenent fixtures , stayed Monday and Tuesday night no problems , ger

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