Galway Docks

http://www.galwaycity.ie/counc…rmation/#3

17 of the 18 Galway councillors emails are listed on the above link

Was down the docks today and despite the signs there was a couple of motorhomes parked there. It's a shame as there must have been three cars two motorhomes parked there and nothing else. I parked the motorhome over St the blackbox carparks no had a brief chat with someone that stayed the previous night there. No problems apprently.

Wonder what the situation would be if you displayed a blue badge and parked up somewhere ( I have one)

I dont think Galway city council see it that way.

Lets keep the momentum up and send E-mails to all the councillors. Come on lets keep the pressure on in numbers!

Yes I know we have had the weekend but only one response out of 17 so far. Congratulations Pearce Flannery

I only wish jetty no such luck for us how did you folk manage to get it as a Bank Holiday?

I wonder if the shop restaurant owners know they are about to lose customers because of this ban or if there is some way of informing them

E-mail sent to all Councillors.

Same reply received from Cllr Mayor Lyons. At least he is replying and hopefully taking on board our concerns. Well done to him.

Received a reply from councillor Lyons stating he would look into the matter.at least he replied

02.05 here.

It seems to creating some interest, but a few of the city councils are totally opposed to caravans campervans and the likes in their town.

Had a look myself, can't find anything.

Hi everyone,

Thanks for keeping on top of this topic, I am flabbergasted that they have removed the motorhome parking facility here, we've used it on several occasions for 10k runs and nights out in the city, and as many have noted, there are always 10+ vehicles parked here on any given weekend during the year, not to mention the summer season. I wouldn't mind but the parking costs are €2 per hour from 08.00 to 19.00 and €4 overnight so it ain't cheap - the Harbour had to be making good money.

Planning permission has to be totally irrelevant, for what, a larger parking space??? I know the IMCC are looking at it also and I'm seen some discussions on boards where they are pushing the point that we are parking, not camping which I think is the approach taken by the european aires etc.
I shall get on to emailing the city council members as has been suggested, but I think you are right Pat when you say this has very little impact on how things are done. Has anybody contacted the chamber of commerce? I think the tourism / business route might have a bit more clout. Haven't got the chance to look at the full history in detail and I will be interested if anyone has heard if K Finnegan has had the discussion on the magazine article.

I love my city, it is a great place to visit with loads to see and do, can't believe someone wants to damage the local economy by doing this.

Maura

Well done to Council Flannery. Lets hope it ends up with a well used and supported facility

http://www.outandaboutlive.co….nw3589_pg1

Ihope this link works. Bernard.

I attach copy of MMM article re Galway. I apologise in advance if this has already been brought to the attention of members. I came across it on Boards.

Galway City a no-go for motorhomers
Posted on 02 Nov 2014
MMM editorial

Galway City harbour where motorhomes have been banned
Galway City harbour parking closed to motorhomes


If you were thinking about taking a trip to Ireland in your motorhome then it would be best to plan a route that doesn’t involve Galway. Up until now the favourite place for parking up in the city has been the harbour where the Galway Harbour Company has provided facilities for motorhomers. That’s no longer the case because the Planning Section of Galway City Council issued an edit to the Harbour Company, compelling them to desist providing appropriate parking and facilities. The reasoning for this from the Council included, “The parking of motorhomes at this location represents a change in the authorised use of the land, from temporary car parking use permitted under PI. Ref. 12/67 (permitted until 26/06/2018), to a motorhome parking use.”

This, however, appears to be rather spurious reasoning, according to Colin McCarthy, Hon. Secretary of the Phoenix Motorhome Club of Ireland, who countered that, “Having consulted PI. Ref. 12/67 there appears to be no qualifying conditions with regard to the category of vehicle which may use the facility, Condition 5 confirms that 'the permission relates to the use of the land for parking purposes' no reference to any specific category of vehicle is to be found anywhere in the correspondence file relating to 12/67.”

The Council also stated that, “The parking of motor homes at this location also gives rise to issues of traffic and pedestrian safety, as the parking spaces are sized for cars only.”


Any comments from Galway Harbour Company??? I have not received any replies to e mails to them..

It seems to be all forgotten, walked down that way last night no vans saw 1 van parked up at old Galway rovers club at entrance to Claddagh basin