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Re: Galway Docks

 ·  Posted: 21.10.2014  ·  #81
Colin McCarthy, Honorary Secretary of Phoenix Motorhome Club of Ireland, has raised concerns about the policy with officials at City Hall and elected representatives.

I've been watching the progress of this issue from the start, but felt helpless because I really couldn't think of anything worthwhile to contribute. But following on from a previous post, I would suggest joining forces with other like minded bodies. Since I am a newbie, I've no baggage. What went on in the past belongs there. This is today, so we must use this opportunity to join together to resolve mutually detrimental issues. We don't have to jump into the proverbial bed with people. Just agree we need a United front and now is the perfect time. I would propose someone with previous history in like matters to raise the mantle.

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 ·  Posted: 21.10.2014  ·  #82
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This is today, so we must use this opportunity to join together to resolve mutually detrimental issues. We don't have to jump into the proverbial bed with people. Just agree we need a United front and now is the perfect time. I would propose someone with previous history in like matters to raise the mantle.

Nick Pearce. News at Ten. Bleary.


Have you seen this thread? forum/topic.php?t=7124
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 ·  Posted: 21.10.2014  ·  #83
Oh no Ally. I missed the last two pages. Must have been while my eyes were glazing over. O-) O-)
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 ·  Posted: 22.10.2014  ·  #84
Just been told that Colin McCarthy had an interview with Keith Finnegan on Galway Bay FM at 9.15 this am,i missed it 🇧🇭 can somebody get it and put it up please :up:
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 ·  Posted: 22.10.2014  ·  #85
Only yesterdays podcast available so far.
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 ·  Posted: 22.10.2014  ·  #86


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 ·  Posted: 22.10.2014  ·  #87
Quote by TAYLOR.

Just been told that Colin McCarthy had an interview with Keith Finnegan on Galway Bay FM at 9.15 this am,i missed it 🇧🇭 can somebody get it and put it up please :up:


It's there now.

http://galwaybayfm.ie/keith-finnegan-show-october-22nd-2014/

18 minutes in.
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 ·  Posted: 22.10.2014  ·  #88
Interesting article. Perhaps our Galway members can keep us updated,..... Will there be a response from the authorities on this topic ?
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 ·  Posted: 22.10.2014  ·  #89
Well done Ally,

It starts at 18 mins,just listen to the piece after about the railings around the docks after Colin, these railings are no more then a foot tall,this is the type of council you are dealing with,ass holes 🇧🇭 🇧🇭
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 ·  Posted: 22.10.2014  ·  #90
Good to listen to someone who has a clue and can put people right.

I am always amazed how little these councils know about the needs of Motorhome owners. They either all seem to think we want campsite facilities or perhaps some campsite owners are telling them that for their own reasons.
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 ·  Posted: 22.10.2014  ·  #91
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 ·  Posted: 22.10.2014  ·  #92
Yes indeed an exellent interview and well put across.
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 ·  Posted: 22.10.2014  ·  #93
Thanks Colin for the interview, hopefully the people in power in Galway will see the light and we will get a satisfactory conclusion! :up: :up:
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 ·  Posted: 22.10.2014  ·  #94
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And we got a mention :lol:


We did indeed, cheers Colin!

Great interview and it sounds like a lot are of the same view "bureaucracy gone mad"

Hopefully Galway City council are listening and come to their senses.
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 ·  Posted: 22.10.2014  ·  #95
I wouldn't hold my breath on that one. I'm beginning to think if politicians had brains they would be dangerous. It beats me why we elect them.
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 ·  Posted: 23.10.2014  ·  #96
A lot of the time we don't, it's voter empathy by not voting that some get elected, as there is usually a turn out of less than 50% in most elections. To me that means that more than half the voting population of that area don't think any of the names on the list are worth voting for rather than whoever gets the most votes from those who do think they are worth voting for.


If you know what I mean!
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 ·  Posted: 23.10.2014  ·  #97
yeah you have a valid point there John. If the crowd on the hill were in business they would be bust long ago. I just wish the would go bust if might slap some sense between their ears.
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 ·  Posted: 23.10.2014  ·  #98
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A lot of the time we don't, it's voter empathy by not voting that some get elected, as there is usually a turn out of less than 50% in most elections. To me that means that more than half the voting population of that area don't think any of the names on the list are worth voting for rather than whoever gets the most votes from those who do think they are worth voting for.


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 ·  Posted: 23.10.2014  ·  #99
Excellent radio interview and a big thanks to the station for carrying the piece. Maybe we should E-mail the station to thank them and if we could do it in numbers it will show the depth of feeling in the motorhome community and also maybe an E-mail from the forum as well. What do you think Ally?
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 ·  Posted: 23.10.2014  ·  #100
Can't do any harm.
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 ·  Posted: 23.10.2014  ·  #101
GMNAC it would be helpful if you let us have their email address.
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 ·  Posted: 23.10.2014  ·  #102
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yeah you have a valid point there John. If the crowd on the hill were in business they would be bust long ago. I just wish the would go bust if might slap some sense between their ears.


Info@galwaybayfm.ie the Keith Finnegan show.
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 ·  Posted: 24.10.2014  ·  #103
Just emailed the programme now
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 ·  Posted: 24.10.2014  ·  #104
I emailed them this morning.
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 ·  Posted: 24.10.2014  ·  #105
Just e mailed the programme and also sent request to Galway Harbour Company requesting that they apply for retention and expansion of the parking facilities for campers.

Time to keep the pressure on to get same action. Especially from the shortsighted Galway City Council..

How many craic members have we here Ally??

How many e mails sent????
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 ·  Posted: 24.10.2014  ·  #106
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Time to keep the pressure on to get same action. Especially from the shortsighted Galway City Council..

How many craic members have we here Ally??

How many e mails sent????


Nearly 1700.

I will have an email going out soon to all members on how they can help and whom to email.
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 ·  Posted: 24.10.2014  ·  #107
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Quote by shaysue


Time to keep the pressure on to get same action. Especially from the shortsighted Galway City Council..

How many craic members have we here Ally??

How many e mails sent????


Nearly 1700.

I will have an email going out soon to all members on how they can help and whom to email.


Thats a great idea Ally,well done :up:
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 ·  Posted: 24.10.2014  ·  #108
:up: :up: :up: Email sent.
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 ·  Posted: 24.10.2014  ·  #109
Wow! thats fantastic that we have 1700 craicers.
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 ·  Posted: 24.10.2014  ·  #110
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:up: :up: :up: Email sent.


I emailed 17 of the 18 city councillors separately as well as the general council address, the local paper and the radio station, I also emailed the County Council stating repercussions on the entire counties tourism as a result of this decision.
Any other suggestions?
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 ·  Posted: 24.10.2014  ·  #111
This issue and many more similar cases around the country should be escalated, emails should be sent to Bord Failte and other motorhome clubs around Europe informing people how welcome Motorhomes are in our country!!
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 ·  Posted: 24.10.2014  ·  #112
Just emailed the radio station in Galway
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 ·  Posted: 24.10.2014  ·  #113
I have received a response from the forward thinking councillor Pearce Flannery who has assured me that he already has submitted the motion for consideration at the next meeting on Nov. 3rd.
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 ·  Posted: 24.10.2014  ·  #114
I have received a response from Galway County Council where I explained that this decision may be detrimental to the entire counties tourism as many motorhomes plan to boycott or would not be interested in visiting the county if the can't visit its main city.
I expressed that there is anger amongst motorhomers across the Internet including here and boads.ie
They have forwarded the email to their Environmental department which deals with this remit.


I have also received an email from the general enquiries email at Galway City Council to inform me that my email has been forwarded to their planning department.
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 ·  Posted: 24.10.2014  ·  #115
Any updates on this?
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 ·  Posted: 24.10.2014  ·  #116
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Any updates on this?


Yes you can't park your MH in Galway city.They don't want you or your money :'(
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 ·  Posted: 24.10.2014  ·  #117
I have emailed Galway City COuncil to find out what the Galway Harbour Company are up to. I notice some signs on lamp posts saying they had applied for planning permission to retain parking in the area. I saw these earlier this year and they were from a while ago. So the first thing is to find out if GHC have planning permission. Then if that planning permission allows them to stop MH staying overnight. And if that is the case I think if people who write to GCC and Glaway Chamber of Commerce (http://www.galwaychamber.com/) maybe something might happen. That's where I'm starting from anyway.
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 ·  Posted: 24.10.2014  ·  #118
Email sent
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Re: Galway Docks

 ·  Posted: 24.10.2014  ·  #119
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Quote by Chevy g20

:up: :up: :up: Email sent.


I emailed 17 of the 18 city councillors separately as well as the general council address, the local paper and the radio station, I also emailed the County Council stating repercussions on the entire counties tourism as a result of this decision.
Any other suggestions?


Great stuff. Would it be possible for you to list the various E-mail addresses so we can all utilise them. If we keep this momentum up we could get a result in this case.
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 ·  Posted: 25.10.2014  ·  #120
Great stuff. Would it be possible for you to list the various E-mail addresses so we can all utilise them. If we keep this momentum up we could get a result in this case.
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