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 ·  Posted: 14.10.2013  ·  #1
Hi Folks, just back from another lovely weekend in Howth.
At least 12 vans on both Friday and Saturday night.
I intend writing to the Donegal Councillor who does not want us, because of the "**** mess" we leave.
Well first of all, the only thing we left in Howth over the weekend was about one hundred euro - (100.00).
Maybe Donegal traders do not need this type of "mess"?

THere was no mess around where the motorhomes were parked in Howth and I can only assume that in Donegal, the situation is the same.

What you do find in places is that locals or folks out for the day/night, purchase from a local chippy and dump the leftovers and wrappers out the window and drive off.
I have never witnessed any motorhomers doing this.
Anyway, had a lovely weekend in Howth and contributed to the local economy.
We will go where we are welcome.
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 ·  Posted: 14.10.2013  ·  #2
That's the attitude and hurt them where it counts. The business folk in Howth told me the previous week end that they are glad of the custom they get from the vans on the pier as they say.
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 ·  Posted: 14.10.2013  ·  #3
well said
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 ·  Posted: 17.10.2013  ·  #4
Hi All, last Sunday 13/10 we stopped at Howth on our way back from the Kilkenny meet and when parked up on the pier was approached by a Pat Murphy who is in charge of Community Relations & Club Promotions of the Howth Yacht Club,(I hav his card) he was looking for motorhomers who on Sat night were in the Yacht Club and where told by staff they could have one drink and leave,I'm not sure if he located persons or not but he implied this should not have been the case as he wanted to promote a relationship with m/homers, Also informed us of the possibility that the council are discussing parking charges in the village which will probably include the pier. I have emailed Pat that I have forwarded this thread to members for info etc . :up: :up:
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 ·  Posted: 17.10.2013  ·  #5
If you have his contact information would you mind sending him a link to this thread or even suggesting he register on here as a free member. If the club are wanting to improve relations with motorhomers using the pier this is a great starting point for him.
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 ·  Posted: 17.10.2013  ·  #6
No problem Mark,I have sent off email to Pat re motorhomecraic, also pointed out if there is further correspondence you and Ally to be included.
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 ·  Posted: 20.10.2013  ·  #7
Alot of motorhomers are ex-sailors id" say they would love to use the YC to swop yearns etc
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 ·  Posted: 20.10.2013  ·  #8
We went into the YC the week end we were down to have a look and had a few drinks and were made welcome by staff and folk there. We got talking to folk and they were delighted to see motorhomes on the Pier.
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 ·  Posted: 20.10.2013  ·  #9
Just back from a great wend in Howth,about 12 vans there,dident go in to the HYC,there was a big party there last night,met up with a few other craicers (HI Liz and Paddy).Hope to be back there soon :up:
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 ·  Posted: 20.10.2013  ·  #10
That's what it's all about Taylor. The wonders of Motorhoming just going with the flow.
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 ·  Posted: 20.10.2013  ·  #11
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 ·  Posted: 21.10.2013  ·  #12
Got your own private aircraft FC too? Must keep in with you.
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 ·  Posted: 21.10.2013  ·  #13
Nah jack I rely on mr o'leary and his faithful Ryanair jets to take me, after all 40euro return to Spain why spend dear knows how many millions on a jet when some other eejit will
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 ·  Posted: 21.10.2013  ·  #14
Just heard the Minister for Agriculture Food Marine has not yet reached a decision in relation to his proposal to introduce paid parking charges in Howth Harbour.
Local businesses etc have stressed the damage this would do to local economy in terms of tourists visiting the area.
Will keep on the look out for the dreaded parking meters over the winter months
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 ·  Posted: 22.10.2013  ·  #15
The fact that local businesses are against it might have an influence on his decision.
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 ·  Posted: 22.10.2013  ·  #16
It didnt in Dunmore East, another minister involved, reality has nothing to do with the world they live in 🇧🇭
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 ·  Posted: 22.10.2013  ·  #17
Well I suppose they are politicians and they are not that clever. Should we all organise and go to Howth for a week end, pack the place out go to restaurants and local coffee shops and boost the takings of the local businesses and let them see what we spend.
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 ·  Posted: 15.11.2013  ·  #18
heading down to Howth this afternoon for few days

3 vans of us going tho the women seem to think its a "shopping" weekend !!!!!
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 ·  Posted: 15.11.2013  ·  #19
See you there. We will also be there for a couple of nights if it stays this mild. The spot with the towels is ours!!!!!
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 ·  Posted: 15.11.2013  ·  #21
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Hi. Everyone,if your going to howth,check this out to see if you have company


http://www.hyc.ie/live/winWebcam.asp


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 ·  Posted: 15.11.2013  ·  #22
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 ·  Posted: 15.11.2013  ·  #23
Thats handy Liz :up: and Bob you are going shopping dont delude yourself >_<
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 ·  Posted: 15.11.2013  ·  #24
Just saved that link for future reference. Any chance of a wave at noon tomorrow ?
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 ·  Posted: 15.11.2013  ·  #25
What sort of wave are you looking for Stu8rty :whistle:
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 ·  Posted: 15.11.2013  ·  #26
I wish I was going,bit headn to carling ford as its nearer and can't get away to the afternoon,but see you in armagh.
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 ·  Posted: 15.11.2013  ·  #27
What sort of wave are you looking for Stu8rty

It won't be in his hair Ken :D
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 ·  Posted: 15.11.2013  ·  #28
All the craicers available face the camera at the yacht club and give me 10 star jumps while standing on the little wall. If nothing else the local will think your all crazy :fgrin:
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 ·  Posted: 15.11.2013  ·  #29
I am going to check it out at 12.give us your best pose.
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 ·  Posted: 17.11.2013  ·  #30
Very good Digger, hope for your sake he doesn't see it, he's bigger then you and me put together :stupid:
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 ·  Posted: 18.11.2013  ·  #31
Back yesterday from first weekend in Howth and must say it was great. Train into city centre where there was a great buzz due to Rugby match and so many tourists. Back to Waterside in Howth for pints and to watch match. Then over to Doghouse for a bite and some vino. Doghouse is very alternative and well worth a visit. All staff so nice and helpful. Left Craic cards everywhere and most were familiar with them. Only 6 vans at end of pier out past HYC and 4 more closer to HYC. Did not visit HYC. Great weekend. Great spot...
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 ·  Posted: 19.11.2013  ·  #32
Thinking of going down to Howth this weekend for the first time. Wife & daughter are going to the RDS in Dublin on Saturday for the food show, does the dart go this far or will they have to change in Connelly St?
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 ·  Posted: 19.11.2013  ·  #33
Yes I have gone to the RDS on the Dart, Its just a short walk from the station, I am not sure which station I got off, could have been Lansdowne Road.
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 ·  Posted: 19.11.2013  ·  #34
Sydney parade or Lansdowne Rd. will be their stop - either/or.

Dart goes all the way to bray. Go with them but don't get off. It's quite a nice way to see Dublin bay actually! :-)
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 ·  Posted: 02.12.2013  ·  #35
What has happened to the link to the webcam in the Harbour. Have they taken it down its not working for me.???????
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 ·  Posted: 02.12.2013  ·  #36
Folks who were at the Food Show at the RDS what did you think of it?
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 ·  Posted: 02.12.2013  ·  #37
Food show or Howth, Jack?

Now that I have the MH back I hope to try and get a weekend at either Howth or Greystones before Christmas.
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 ·  Posted: 02.12.2013  ·  #38
The Food Show
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 ·  Posted: 02.12.2013  ·  #39
Howth webcam does tend to go off now and again but does go back on again after a few days.
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 ·  Posted: 03.12.2013  ·  #40
Hi folks, the webcam link is off (or not allowed from my current location) - where do you all park there, I know Howth fairly well but don't really recall seeing any Mh's parked up there! As you turn left to go towards the pier do you then turn right and head for the HYC club house? Is there any issues on a Sunday morning when the market stall holders arrive to set up there?

I'd like to do a weekend there as the dart is great and the begging seals are brilliant along the pier for the kids but I just can't picture the parking spot. Also is an 11m bus viable there?

Thanks all. :up:
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