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Posted: 18.08.2020  ·  #41
The 'note' you speak of, was it the threatening notice 'Important Information' or an actual parking fine or notice to prosecute.
If it was one of the latter maybe you would be interested in not paying it and we could organise a crowd fund to challenge it when it comes before the court.


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Posted: 18.08.2020  ·  #42
IT was a flyer put under the windscreen. Same as that posted earlier - titled IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Saying that it was illegal to park temporary dwellings in 5 different areas of Galway City and also that overnight parking in any public car carpark within Galway city is prohibited

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Posted: 18.08.2020  ·  #43
THis may answer your question.

Section 19 of the Act of 1997 is amended—
(a) by substituting the following subsection for subsection (1):
“(1) Where any structure or other land, door, gate, window, tree, pole or post is in or is visible from a public place, a person who is not the owner, occupier or person in charge thereof shall not—
(a) exhibit or cause to be exhibited thereon any article or advertisement, or
(b) carry out or cause to be carried out any defacement thereof by writing or other marks,
unless, in either case, the person is authorised in advance to do so in writing by such owner, occupier or person in charge or by or under any enactment, and, in addition, in the case of paragraph (a), the article or advertisement—
(i) if it relates to a meeting or an event, carries the name and address of the person who is promoting or arranging the meeting or event, and
(ii) in any other case, carries the name and address of the person on whose behalf it is exhibited.”,
(b) by substituting the following subsections for subsection (2):
“(2) A person shall not place advertising material on a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place otherwise than by securing the material by some mechanical means to the body of the vehicle.
(2A) For the purposes of subsection (2)—
‘body’, in relation to a mechanically propelled vehicle, does not include—
(a) any windscreen wiper, wiperblade, mirror or aerial, or
(b) any other part of the vehicle concerned that is not specifically designed or adapted for the purpose of securing to it the material concerned;
‘mechanical means’ does not include any means relying on or involving any pressure (of whatever amount or in whatever direction) exerted by—
(a) any windscreen wiper or wiperblade, or
(b) any other part of the vehicle that is not specifically designed or adapted for the purpose of employing pressure in order to secure the material concerned to the body of the vehicle;
‘place advertising material on a mechanically propelled vehicle’ does not include paint, emboss, inscribe or apply by any method of transfer letters, figures or images on or to the body of the vehicle or place in the interior of the vehicle any such material.”


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Posted: 18.08.2020  ·  #44
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IT was a flyer put under the windscreen. Same as that posted earlier - titled IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Saying that it was illegal to park temporary dwellings in 5 different areas of Galway City and also that overnight parking in any public car carpark within Galway city is prohibited

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Paper never refused ink.
I've not heard of anyone actually being issued with a prosecution for ignoring the threats made in the notice or by the official handing them out.
Perhaps Galway City Council actually know such a prosecution against the owner of a motorhome would not succeed in a court if challenged.

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Posted: 18.08.2020  ·  #45
Why go to Galway when we all know that they don't want us and probably never will.
The hotel rooms are booked out with staycation they certainly don't need or want us.
I was out in salthill last Sunday week and counted 10 campervans parked along the prom where ever second lampost carriers a campervan no parking sign I for one don't understand why people chose to go where they are not wanted


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Posted: 15.09.2020  ·  #46
Had not visited Galway for a few years so didn't know it was no longer legal to park on the Cathedral parking area. Dark when we arrived so did not see signs for "no campers". 8am fine notice left on our window when I went to the meter to pay for the day on a lovely Sunday morning. Have written to the council. Used to love the Harbour area. Felt safe alone. Thanks for all info on this site. Have just joined.

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Posted: 15.09.2020  ·  #47
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Had not visited Galway for a few years so didn't know it was no longer legal to park on the Cathedral parking area. Dark when we arrived so did not see signs for "no campers". 8am fine notice left on our window when I went to the meter to pay for the day on a lovely Sunday morning. Have written to the council. Used to love the Harbour area. Felt safe alone. Thanks for all info on this site. Have just joined.


What was the offence mentioned on the notice. Would you post a photo of it here with your personal details covered over (redacted).


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Posted: 24.09.2020  ·  #48
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Quote by Relaxingus

Had not visited Galway for a few years so didn't know it was no longer legal to park on the Cathedral parking area. Dark when we arrived so did not see signs for "no campers". 8am fine notice left on our window when I went to the meter to pay for the day on a lovely Sunday morning. Have written to the council. Used to love the Harbour area. Felt safe alone. Thanks for all info on this site. Have just joined.


What was the offence mentioned on the notice. Would you post a photo of it here with your personal details covered over (redacted).


What was the offence mentioned on the notice? Would you post a photo of it here with your personal details covered over (redacted).
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Posted: 09.07.2023  ·  #50
Aaah stop Colin,

Im embarrassed to say I'm from Galway at this stage,
Talk about a shower of f***ing eejits,

And to stay in the campsite in salthill......check a recent charlie & me youtube video to see the extorsion ......its simply greed


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Posted: 09.07.2023  ·  #52
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Aaah stop Colin,

Im embarrassed to say I'm from Galway at this stage,
Talk about a shower of f***ing eejits,

And to stay in the campsite in salthill......check a recent charlie & me youtube video to see the extorsion ......its simply greed


“its simply greed“ is it really?,
if you want to keep the monopoly on camping sites, where else are you going to get the Money for the Brown Envelopes.?

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Posted: 09.07.2023  ·  #53
Galway is off my list I’m afraid.

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Posted: 09.07.2023  ·  #54
When I go out in my Motorhome I have never been short of places to stop and stay at, some free and some at a reasonable price.
I will never be ripped off in order to spend my hard earned money in the location I am staying in.
Galway’s loss will always be someone else’s gain.

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Posted: 10.07.2023  ·  #55
Indeed, it's Galway's loss big time...
After a great weekend in Castleblaney we spent at least £300 in various shops, boutiqus, restaurants and bars. The welcome was very evident with pleasant chats with many locals, they really did appreciate the custom.
Just think what the total sum Castleblaney gained with our combined spend over just two nights, not just the gain of one campsite owner, but many small businesses ....


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Posted: 10.07.2023  ·  #56
2015 Study carried out by the German Economic Institute for Tourism (DWIF) at the University of Munich
The study which covered 15 European countries included the following findings.

• A total turnover of 18.3 billion euros was generated by tourist camping in the surveyed countries.
• 64 million overnight stays outside of campsites.
• 48 million day trips without overnight stays
Overnight stays outside of campsites and day trips generated a turnover of 4.7 billion euros within host communities. Which represents over 25% of the total.

Interesting stats


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Posted: 10.07.2023  ·  #57
How many Vans have been bought since that survey?... how can the counselor's not see the big picture...oh it's the distractions

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There's a mortgage available for anyone staying more than 4 weeks especially if you need electric or have dog's


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Posted: 11.07.2023  ·  #60
Or you could go to Cashel
( CO. GO-AWAY) and buy pints of Guinness, in the pub across the road, for €3.90.
 

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Posted: 11.07.2023  ·  #61
Salthill campsite! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Or you could go to Cashel
( CO. GO-AWAY) and buy pints of Guinness, in the pub across the road, for €3.90.
 



And the more you drink the more you save 😉


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Or you could go to Cashel
( CO. GO-AWAY) and buy pints of Guinness, in the pub across the road, for €3.90.
 



Bit early to be drinking pints 😂

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Or you could go to Cashel
( CO. GO-AWAY) and buy pints of Guinness, in the pub across the road, for €3.90.
 



Bit early to be drinking pints 😂


Or late to be still ! 😱


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Posted: 15.07.2023  ·  #65
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There's a mortgage available for anyone staying more than 4 weeks especially if you need electric or have dog's


So if I go and stay there with Louise in high season, in a tent it will cost us €40, in a camper or caravan it will cost us €38. If we behave like responsible parents and bring the 3 boys with us instead of leaving them to fend for themselves, in a tent it will be €53 (2+2@€45+1@€8), in a caravan it will be €48 (2+2@€40+1@€8) but in the camper it will be €62 (2@€38+3@€8), thank god we wouldn't be needing electricity @€10 or their manky showers at €1 a pop but on the bright side based on the current prices on their website, they won't charge us anything for the 2 little Jack Russels.

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Posted: 15.07.2023  ·  #66
Just for a bit of contrast below is a copy and paste from our booking for motorhome + 2 people +ehu in Paris for 3 nights
For a stay at the Paris Maisons-Laffitte campsite in/on a Pitch** from 08/09/2023 to 11/09/2023

Amount of the stay: 64.14 €


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Just for a bit of contrast below is a copy and paste from our booking for motorhome + 2 people +ehu in Paris for 3 nights
For a stay at the Paris Maisons-Laffitte campsite in/on a Pitch** from 08/09/2023 to 11/09/2023

Amount of the stay: 64.14 €



I'll see you in Paris on the weekend of the 22nd of September and the weekend of the 6th of October but you won't find me in Salthill Camping


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but on the bright side based on the current prices on their website, they won't charge us anything for the 2 little Jack Russels.


Dogs are €5 each


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Posted: 16.07.2023  ·  #70
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You could always put a few guy lines on the van and say its identifying as a tent along with current trends.


If you had a motorhome cover, it could be a van in a tent 😁


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Posted: 16.07.2023  ·  #71
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but on the bright side based on the current prices on their website, they won't charge us anything for the 2 little Jack Russels.


Dogs are €5 each


Not charging for dogs now afaik


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Not charging for dogs now afaik


I wonder why as he seems to charge you for everything else......a lad would be afraid to sneeze passing the gate incase ya get charged for that aswell


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Posted: 17.07.2023  ·  #73
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but on the bright side based on the current prices on their website, they won't charge us anything for the 2 little Jack Russels.


Dogs are €5 each


I checked all prices on their website before posting, I was going to add €10 for the two Jack Russells but it seems that dogs are currently free per their website

https://salthillcaravanpark.com/rates/

Do note that these prices exclude Bank Holiday Weekends and for Events (there are festivals all summer long in Galway)


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but on the bright side based on the current prices on their website, they won't charge us anything for the 2 little Jack Russels.


Dogs are €5 each


I checked all prices on their website before posting, I was going to add €10 for the two Jack Russells but it seems that dogs are currently free per their website

https://salthillcaravanpark.com/rates/

Do note that these prices exclude Bank Holiday Weekends and for Events (there are festivals all summer long in Galway)


Yes,a recent change to their website,must have been a backlash on the charge


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Posted: 17.07.2023  ·  #75
10 euros a night for an awning. No way that’s a rip off.


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Posted: 17.07.2023  ·  #76
Those greedy people will at some point realise that the road does carry on past the entrance to their site.
(Their greed = their loss)


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Posted: 17.07.2023  ·  #77
I wonder do they need to charge those prices to cover the cost of greasing the palms of council so they will continue their policy of not providing alternative parking such as is available in Cobh.

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Posted: 17.07.2023  ·  #78
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I wonder do they need to charge those prices to cover the cost of greasing the palms of council so they will continue their policy of not providing alternative parking such as is available in Cobh.


The way I would see that Colin is that they can charge as much as they like but will only get it if people are fool enough to pay it.
I will not be ripped off by any site but am always happy to pay a fair price for a fair site.


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Posted: 27.07.2023  ·  #79
I see tbat a local motorhome user has gat a piece in the local Galway paper

 


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Posted: 27.07.2023  ·  #80
They'll not listen like they haven't done for years.

Wish people would stop calling them campervans too!


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