Enniscorthy

kneemos

What are calling our new bridges,apart from the footbridge and the new bridge https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=2&ved=0ahUKEwjq-IGDw4zOAhVjC8AKHZMFA5UQFggeMAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.independent.ie%2Fregionals%2Fnewrossstandard%2Fnews%2Fbridge-will-be-named-after-jfks-mother-34893569.html&usg=AFQjCNF4QL2T3V99RchXwCh9gL4sAPqZiQ

vicwatson

I'd like to know who gives permission for that name? It's an Irish bridge ffs, not a New Ross town council bridge.

ezra_

vicwatson wrote: »

I'd like to know who gives permission for that name? It's an Irish bridge ffs, not a New Ross town council bridge.

Actually, I think it is a New Ross council bridge. They administer the work / development in their area?

kneemos

Looks they're planning on widening the old bridge.Dunno why if there is less traffic,unless it's two way.

kneemos

kneemos wrote: »

Looks they're planning on widening the old bridge.Dunno why if there is less traffic,unless it's two way.

https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=2&ved=0ahUKEwiVppGdoI7OAhUpLsAKHR3YCDwQFggfMAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbbarry.ie%2Fprojects%2Ftransportation%2Fenniscorthy-bridge.html&usg=AFQjCNHWFcKbtq3vZwyIf00ztfeaFv8Crw

St Senan

kneemos wrote: »

https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=2&ved=0ahUKEwiVppGdoI7OAhUpLsAKHR3YCDwQFggfMAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbbarry.ie%2Fprojects%2Ftransportation%2Fenniscorthy-bridge.html&usg=AFQjCNHWFcKbtq3vZwyIf00ztfeaFv8Crw

just reading that link and it describes what has been done is it an old link.??

kneemos

Navarre wrote: »

just reading that link and it describes what has been done is it an old link.??

No,don't think so.The old bridge hasn't been widened nor any roundabouts constructed.

Can only assume it's for the upcoming works.

clairewithani

kneemos wrote: »

No,don't think so.The old bridge hasn't been widened nor any roundabouts constructed.

Can only assume it's for the upcoming works.

Definitely reads like it.
I mean seats like Navarre's post.

Cantona's Collars

That bridge is being removed and a pedestrian bridge replacing it with a higer arch ala the Ha'penny Bridge.
The new one is being built downstream below the Riverside Hotel and will join up the existing road at the junction of the 1798 Centre.

kneemos

clairewithani wrote: »

Definitely reads like it.
I mean seats like Navarre's post.

Seem to be the crowd that did the new bridge right enough.
What's the bit about the strengthening and widening of the old bridge?

vicwatson

ezra_ wrote: »

Actually, I think it is a New Ross council bridge. They administer the work / development in their area?

Paid for by the Irish taxpayer, councillors shouldnt have the right to vote on these matters, the public should, even if its Wexford residents.

cython

vicwatson wrote: »

Paid for by the Irish taxpayer, councillors shouldnt have the right to vote on these matters, the public should, even if its Wexford residents.

It's standard practice to be fair. Not sure what process was followed here, but taking the Rosie Hackett Bridge in Dublin as an example (as the most recent one there), submissions were accepted from the public, but the final name was chosen by DCC. Samuel Beckett bridge was also named by them (and possibly without public submissions, I'm not 100% on that). By all means take issue with the exact process followed, or the name selected, but don't complain about the council naming it like it's not done everywhere else in Ireland......

vicwatson

cython wrote: »

It's standard practice to be fair. Not sure what process was followed here, but taking the Rosie Hackett Bridge in Dublin as an example (as the most recent one there), submissions were accepted from the public, but the final name was chosen by DCC. Samuel Beckett bridge was also named by them (and possibly without public submissions, I'm not 100% on that). By all means take issue with the exact process followed, or the name selected, but don't complain about the council naming it like it's not done everywhere else in Ireland......

And its Ireland I'm talking about :rolleyes: The "Standard practice" is balls.

cython

vicwatson wrote: »

And its Ireland I'm talking about :rolleyes: The "Standard practice" is balls.

So you'd rather the public come up with something like Bridgey McBridgeface? :roll eyes: (See, I can use unnecessarily condescending emojis too!)

Seriously, on the one hand you appear to gripe about taxpayer money funding the bridge, so would you rather spend more taxpayer money to organise a mechanism to name it, and ignore the fact that councillors are already supposed to be elected (and indeed funded by even more taxpayer money!) to represent the public? Should we also hold public polls to name every roundabout that springs up in towns or on ring roads since they too are paid for by taxpayers, and do tend to be named now? Or are they too small? Then at what point do you draw the line? Your posts on this smack of contrarianism, IMHO, and come across as an overreaction to a simple disagreement with the chosen name, and the reasonings given for it.

Cantona's Collars

I'm confused,when have they decided to build the New Ross bridge in Enniscorthy??

Cantona's Collars

The Rockin' Food Festival is getting into full swing,I was down that way before 11am and even at that stage it had put the Strawberry Fest to shame.
Fair play to the organisers although I think the Farmers Market missed a trick by not moving up to Rafter Street for today.

Del.Monte

They made an unmerciful bags of the public showing of Brooklyn tonight - 30 minutes late, so bright with all the street lighting that you couldn't see the screen, the screen was put up back to front, the projection was also back to front i.e the titles etc. were backwards and of course traffic allowed through the square. I haven't seen the film yet so came home so as not to spoil a future viewing.

As for the food part of the festival - too much of the same i.e. burgers and sausages. Virtually zero stands selling anything but instantly edible stuff - no crafts, bric-a-brac etc. nothing really to hold anybody but there was some crowd out all the same.

kneemos

New Barbers/Hairdressers in the ex clothes shop on Rafter St.

TitianGerm

kneemos wrote: »

New Barbers/Hairdressers in the ex clothes shop on Rafter St.

It's Turkcuts. Moving from further down the road to a bigger shop.

Cantona's Collars

Del.Monte wrote: »

They made an unmerciful bags of the public showing of Brooklyn tonight - 30 minutes late, so bright with all the street lighting that you couldn't see the screen, the screen was put up back to front, the projection was also back to front i.e the titles etc. were backwards and of course traffic allowed through the square. I haven't seen the film yet so came home so as not to spoil a future viewing.

As for the food part of the festival - too much of the same i.e. burgers and sausages. Virtually zero stands selling anything but instantly edible stuff - no crafts, bric-a-brac etc. nothing really to hold anybody but there was some crowd out all the same.

They solved the excessive lights for Star Wars,it was way better.The big screen was actually an inspired idea.
It was great to actually see a crowd in the town for the weekend.The music was top class and the weather was decent.Everyone is of the opinion that the Strawberry Fair should be binned and keep this as the main town festival.

kneemos

Oul flag could do with wash.

Smaller ones are fair mouldy looking as well.

Del.Monte

kneemos wrote: »

Oul flag could do with wash.

Smaller ones are fair mouldy looking as well.

The umbrellas in Slaney Street are getting battered in the last few days, and the flags could do with taking down - what's left of them - or will the council let the wind do the job for them. :rolleyes:

Cantona's Collars

Del.Monte wrote: »

The umbrellas in Slaney Street are getting battered in the last few days, and the flags could do with taking down - what's left of them - or will the council let the wind do the job for them. :rolleyes:

They are being removed this morning.

Cantona's Collars

The shop fronts from Toss Kavanaghs down have been given a lick of paint,a bit odd considering the plan being mooted is to demolish that corner and move the pub due to new road layouts to accomodate extra traffic when the exit off the bypass is open out the road at Finchogue.

jpb1974

Still scratching my head on the plan to force more traffic into town on that road, horrible as is at peak hours.

Gets me thinking... if Templeshannon is supposedly going to flourish as a result of all the bypass traffic feeding into town, how come the Island Road isn't like Las Vegas strip or 5th Avenue? Vinnies should be MGM Grand like at this stage with what cars pass/backup there on a daily basis.

Cantona's Collars

jpb1974 wrote: »

Still scratching my head on the plan to force more traffic into town on that road, horrible as is at peak hours.

Gets me thinking... if Templeshannon is supposedly going to flourish as a result of all the bypass traffic feeding into town, how come the Island Road isn't like Las Vegas strip or 5th Avenue? Vinnies should be MGM Grand like at this stage with what cars pass/backup there on a daily basis.

There will be exits at Scarawalsh,Monart and Finchogue.I suppose the thinking is anyone heading for a certain part of town will use the appropriate exit.

Del.Monte

Finally broke out of Enniscorthy today - as far as Gorey anyway! Place was heaving with traffic and shoppers. Permanent TSB is like a fortress to try and get into with all sorts of OTT security not to mention unfriendly staff. Shouldn't think they will be there much longer anyway as Open24 takes over from the remaining branches.

Popped into the excellent "Zozimus Books" at the Book Cafe on Main Street - thriving since my last visit to Gorey in 2011 - was tempted by a copy of the comical 1960s Irish Govt. 'what do if the bomb drops' booklet (€6) but kept my money for drink instead.



Just in case Trump gets elected here's a useful tip from the booklet - any survivors won't even have to bury you.



Anyway, somethings never change and it was good to see that Myles Doyle's grocers are still in business. Of course, no trip to Gorey is complete without a visit to French's Pub; a quick pint there and back to sunny Enniscorthy just ahead of the weather.

kneemos

jpb1974 wrote: »

Still scratching my head on the plan to force more traffic into town on that road, horrible as is at peak hours.

Gets me thinking... if Templeshannon is supposedly going to flourish as a result of all the bypass traffic feeding into town, how come the Island Road isn't like Las Vegas strip or 5th Avenue? Vinnies should be MGM Grand like at this stage with what cars pass/backup there on a daily basis.

Easier to get out of the place more like.Gorey becomes as accessible as Wexford.

I'd love to know their reasoning.

ezra_

Is there a link to a clean and clear image of what the bypass will look like?

I've seen some that were early stage and quite confusing, I don't actually know what the route is at this stage.

kneemos

ezra_ wrote: »

Is there a link to a clean and clear image of what the bypass will look like?

I've seen some that were early stage and quite confusing, I don't actually know what the route is at this stage.

This has a clear route map. http://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=13/52.4429/-6.5473