What's up with the "Firework" noises around Blanch/Mulhuddart?

mlink73

Since about 2 weeks I noticed on a daily base that during random day or evening times there are some weird "explosion" noises like a Firecrackers. Does anyone have an idea what that's about - tends to get annoying at this stage.

January

Um yes... it's Halloween in two weeks... they actually are fireworks and bangers.

jack presley

I've actually found it quieter than previous years.

mlink73

Didn't notice that last year when I moved up from Cork, and last time I checked it was illegal to buy or possess any kind of fireworks or did something change?

Larbre34

5 years ago it sounded like Baghdad for a month before Halloween, barely noticeable now

jack presley

mlink73 wrote: »

Didn't notice that last year when I moved up from Cork, and last time I checked it was illegal to buy or possess any kind of fireworks or did something change?

There are a lot of things that are illegal that the gardai haven't got the time/resources/will to enforce.

mlink73

Larbre34 wrote: »

5 years ago it sounded like Baghdad for a month before Halloween, barely noticeable now

Seriously? Nothing like that in Cork, lived in Youghal before and we never had that, thinking of all these irresponsible idiots these days handling firecrackers....:eek::eek:

mlink73

jack presley wrote: »

There are a lot of things that are illegal that the gardai haven't got the time/resources/will to enforce.

Seems to be more like a customs problem - that's how they got here in first place.

jack presley

mlink73 wrote: »

Seriously? Nothing like that in Cork, lived in Youghal before and we never had that, thinking of all these irresponsible idiots these days handling firecrackers....:eek::eek:

It's the pets that I worry about. My dogs hate this time of year.

jack presley

mlink73 wrote: »

Seems to be more like a customs problem - that's how they got here in first place.

Probably. I remember years and years ago walking along Henry Street they were sold openly but I think they've cracked down on that in recent years and now most probably come from people heading up the north and filling the back of their car.

mlink73

jack presley wrote: »

It's the pets that I worry about. My dogs hate this time of year.

Yeah mine as well, I have a very nervous Lab and he jumps and barks everytime....not used to that.

I'd say they get brought in from the north, but customs are more busy to clamp down on cigarettes and booze - tax seems to be the most important thing for customs these days.

January

It's a lot quieter than other years for definite. Although the idiots up where I am were throwing them underneath cars that were driving past and holding them to the very last minute. Noticed though that they had the Garda in my daughters school yesterday giving the older classes a talk on safety at Halloween. Hope it gets through to them all.

Arciphel

jack presley wrote: »

Probably. I remember years and years ago walking along Henry Street they were sold openly but I think they've cracked down on that in recent years and now most probably come from people heading up the north and filling the back of their car.

I saw them being sold out of a pram on Henry Street only yesterday :eek:

ongarboy

agreed! haven't heard any around Ongar this year as well when normally you'd hear them as early as September! good riddance and glad for the dogs not having to suffer as a result!

brightkane

We had a quiet few years and his year has been the worst , bring on the rain, usually quietens things down as night !

CruelCoin

Might be fireworks.

BostonB

Larbre34 wrote: »

5 years ago it sounded like Baghdad for a month before Halloween, barely noticeable now

+1 used to be very bad. Like a barrage on the Somme. It will increase between now and Halloween. A lot families around us, used to put on quite a show. Most of them are gone now. So it will less spectacular this year I expect.

nudger

BostonB wrote: »

+1 used to be very bad. Like a barrage on the Somme. It will increase between now and Halloween. A lot families around us, used to put on quite a show. Most of them are gone now. So it will less spectacular this year I expect.

Used to be part of the trip up north to get the booze, had to bring the fireworks pack back for the kids, drink is not cheep up there anymore so very few fireworks coming down.

mlink73

brightkane wrote: »

We had a quiet few years and his year has been the worst , bring on the rain, usually quietens things down as night !

100% agree, rain works wonders. it's sad when you think about it that you have to wish for some rain to get a bit of peace.

miamee

mlink73 wrote: »

100% agree, rain works wonders. it's sad when you think about it that you have to wish for some rain to get a bit of peace.

Doing a rain dance right now that it keeps raining for the evening - was heading out yesterday pre-6pm, rounded the corner and the fire brigade were there putting out a bonfire right in front of some houses Not sure if it was deliberately put that close to the houses or if some kids were just that dumb. Hopefully the noise of fireworks and bangers will be all I need to worry about tonight anyway.

BostonB

Rain didn't put them off this much in the past.

Hilly Bill

A lot quieter than usual tonight both with the fireworks and kids knocking on the door.

fletch

Yeh was definitely the quietest year I can ever remember

miamee

Hilly Bill wrote: »

A lot quieter than usual tonight both with the fireworks and kids knocking on the door.

fletch wrote: »

Yeh was definitely the quietest year I can ever remember

Thank feck. The place is still a mess this morning though.