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A few more positives and negatives about Enniscorthy here: http://countywexford.blogspot.com/ and I'm going to do something worthwhile on the Rafter Street developments here shortly. They have planted ****ing Oak trees (!) in the street - unless they are some sort of Bonsai Oak Tree I think they are bonkers.0 -
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Well rafter street is done and looking well, surface itself seems to look dirty very quickly. But other wise a good job I think
I'm afraid I can't agree and even your own post says it all - the street presents a more attractive appearance than previously but it's just not fit for service.
One only has to look at the state of Slaney Street after its 'refurbishment' to see the usual high standard of maintenance carried out by the council. I for one am not carried along by all the media hype and articles carrying quotes from vested interests kissing each other arses. How much did it cost? This weeks Guardian says €320,000 and last weeks Echo says €600,000 - ah shure it's only somebody else's money anyway. :rolleyes:
The horrendous stainless steel flag poles (?) do nothing for the street and along with Smyths tacky flags only add to the clutter. The whole thing is a classic example of woolly thinking and I await with interest the reintroduction of vehicular traffic - should be fun in amongst the cafe tables and chairs. The whole thing is nicely capped off with a phalanx of new bins (from local manufacturer Hartecast) which would not be out of place on a Doctor Who film set. More here: http://countywexford.blogspot.com/ where you can read opinion not advertorial as dispensed by our local newspapers.
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Judgement Day wrote: »I'm afraid I can't agree and even your own post says it all - the street presents a more attractive appearance than previously but it's just not fit for service.
One only has to look at the state of Slaney Street after its 'refurbishment' to see the usual high standard of maintenance carried out by the council. I for one am not carried along by all the media hype and articles carrying quotes from vested interests kissing each other arses. How much did it cost? This weeks Guardian says €320,000 and last weeks Echo says €600,000 - ah shure it's only somebody else's money anyway. :rolleyes:
The horrendous stainless steel flag poles (?) do nothing for the street and along with Smyths tacky flags only add to the clutter. The whole thing is a classic example of woolly thinking and I await with interest the reintroduction of vehicular traffic - should be fun in amongst the cafe tables and chairs. The whole thing is nicely capped off with a phalanx of new bins (from local manufacturer Hartecast) which would not be out of place on a Doctor Who film set. More here: http://countywexford.blogspot.com/ where you can read opinion not advertorial as dispensed by our local newspapers.
You're being pedantic. While I agree it with the point you made about the paving looking dirty, just because you don't like a certain style is no reason to criticize it. I quite happen to like the bins & lamp posts, they're sleek and modern.0 -
TheChevron wrote: »The town is not in a state.
A broken pavement here and a tattered flag there does not mean the town is falling to bits.
I would put it to you that Enniscorthy is in as good a shape as any wexford town.
The first thing that visitors arriving from Dublin, by road or rail, see when they arrive in the town - this pic from 2009 can still be taken today.
Take a walk down the 'revamped' Slaney Street and then up Templeshannon or down to the playground at the Promenade. Have a look at newly reopened Wickham's butcher shop in the Market Square with its smashed plate glass window. Have a look at the burnt (!) seat on the Promenade, the graffiti covered seat right outside the Council offices, the rotten seats and tables at the highlighted (award winning) viewing point out the Millpark Road, the missing lifebelts along the river etc.etc.etc..... Turning a blind eye to the problem is the Irish way and we will never put things right as long as we continue to ignore the problems all around the town.0 -
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With a bit of thought and a minimum of expenditure Enniscorthy could be up there with the best of them like Clonakilty pictured below. Our town has more natural and man made heritage than most, it's how it is cared for and developed that is the problem.
More of Clonakilty here: http://www.invectis.co.uk/cork/wsclonakilty.htm0 -
Have you ever been to Paris?Judgement Day wrote: »
The first thing that visitors arriving from Dublin, by road or rail, see when they arrive in the town - this pic from 2009 can still be taken today.
Take a walk down the 'revamped' Slaney Street and then up Templeshannon or down to the playground at the Promenade. Have a look at newly reopened Wickham's butcher shop in the Market Square with its smashed plate glass window. Have a look at the burnt (!) seat on the Promenade, the graffiti covered seat right outside the Council offices, the rotten seats and tables at the highlighted (award winning) viewing point out the Millpark Road, the missing lifebelts along the river etc.etc.etc..... Turning a blind eye to the problem is the Irish way and we will never put things right as long as we continue to ignore the problems all around the town.
The first thing you see as you enter by train is wall to wall graffiti and slum like conditions. It does not seem to affect tourists flocking to one of the most visited cities in the world.
If your the type to let a bit of graffiti on a private dwelling put you off, stay well clear of Paris, its not for you.
The things you are mentioning are minor and Im sure you will find that stuff in Clonakilty too. You might even find a someone in Clonakilty who goes around and takes pictures of these minor things and highlights all the negativity in a blog. I doubt that very much though.0 -
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TheChevron wrote: »Have you ever been to Paris?
The first thing you see as you enter by train is wall to wall graffiti and slum like conditions. It does not seem to affect tourists flocking to one of the most visited cities in the world.
If your the type to let a bit of graffiti on a private dwelling put you off, stay well clear of Paris, its not for you.
The things you are mentioning are minor and Im sure you will find that stuff in Clonakilty too. You might even find a someone in Clonakilty who goes around and takes pictures of these minor things and highlights all the negativity in a blog. I doubt that very much though.
I think your posting in the wrong Forum - in case you haven't noticed we are discussing Enniscorthy here not Paris. As for Clonakilty, there are things that I would change about it but in common with many west Cork towns they have their act together when it come to the presentation of their streets and buildings. How are the things I mention minor - please explain? As I stated I give praise on my blog - where it is due. Why don't you start your own blog outlining all the positive things about Enniscorthy instead of criticising about mine?
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We will have to agree to disagree on this one. I feel you are over negative and focus mostly on what I think are minor issues. I don't think I'm the only one who thinks that either.Judgement Day wrote: »I think your posting in the wrong Forum - in case you haven't noticed we are discussing Enniscorthy here not Paris. As for Clonakilty, there are things that I would change about it but in common with many west Cork towns they have their act together when it come to the presentation of their streets and buildings. How are the things I mention minor - please explain? As I stated I give praise on my blog - where it is due. Why don't you start your own blog outlining all the positive things about Enniscorthy instead of criticising about mine?0
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