Tents on Condell Road

Parchment · 12-07-2015 2:21pm #1

I was out for a walk this morning. It appears that people are living in tent on the green areas off the Condell Road.

I highly doubt its kids having a camp out.

h3000 · 12-07-2015 2:33pm

Spotted that myself yesterday. I seen a guy in his 30s getting out of one of the tents with a six pack beers.

There was another tent very close to the new bridge too.

Parchment · 12-07-2015 2:44pm

Yeah i saw one close to the new bridge - on the left then one in that nice little park on the right up further (in the direction of Coonagh).

h3000 · 12-07-2015 2:53pm

Parchment wrote: »

Yeah i saw one close to the new bridge - on the left then one in that nice little park on the right up further (in the direction of Coonagh).

Those were the ones I say too. It was a bit strange alright.

phog · 12-07-2015 5:23pm

Both seem to be "homeless" people which is slightly depressing if that's the case.

Both tents seem to be similar in size and colour and I wonder are they being handed out by a support agency of some sort. I genuinely hope not.

thesimpsons · 12-07-2015 5:25pm

the guy on Condel road was there in same position last year - stayed about 2 weeks, left no mess and disappeared.

Parchment · 12-07-2015 5:49pm

thesimpsons wrote: »

the guy on Condel road was there in same position last year - stayed about 2 weeks, left no mess and disappeared.

No its a different type of person from what i saw.

Reputable Rog · 12-07-2015 9:22pm

I've seen them in Cork over the years, usually down by the Lough or the Lee Fields.
It may have something to with fisheries

Swiper the fox · 12-07-2015 9:43pm

Reputable Rog wrote: »

I've seen them in Cork over the years, usually down by the lock or the LeE Fields.
It may have something to with fisheries

You can't have spent much time in Cork if you spell the Lough like that:pac::p

I've spotted those tents as well, thought it a bit odd that they are in such public and well trodden paths. It's not a course of action I would recommend but I am surprised they haven't been moved on. I assume they would be if there was the slightest whiff of trouble from them.

Parchment · 13-07-2015 6:00pm

I actually saw two of the people coming out of one today. I dont think they are fishing. Looked like they might live there.

mgbgt1978 · 13-07-2015 6:34pm

Well, they aren't on 'Eircodes' anyway............:)

phill106 · 13-07-2015 10:28pm

mgbgt1978 wrote: »

Well, they aren't on 'Eircodes' anyway............:)

I hear its a team of claremen using guerilla tactics to seize disputed border areas in the name of the banner!

Brian Lighthouse · 14-07-2015 12:02am

Jaysus, if the media came out with this one they'd be called sensationalist scumbags. Phog says: "Both seem to be "homeless" people which is slightly depressing if that's the case."
Then it's followed up by a statement of look how concerned I am about my fellow man: "Both tents seem to be similar in size and colour and I wonder are they being handed out by a support agency of some sort. I genuinely hope not. "

Then TheSimpsons puts out a rational theory - "the guy on Condel road was there in same position last year - stayed about 2 weeks, left no mess and disappeared."

The parchment comes in with the killer blow: "No its a different type of person from what i saw. "
Then adds their own bit of speculation: "I actually saw two of the people coming out of one today. I dont think they are fishing. Looked like they might live there."

I used to camp out when I was younger. We'd go to different towns, meet people, have some drinks, base ourselves there and get buses to interesting places nearby and do lots of things.
FFS it's summer time and people are moving around the country. Some go to Spain, Some stay in hotels, some couch surf, some still do it the old fashioned way and bring a tent and a sleeping bag.
If I had ever met with the attitude of you people while I back-packed around Ireland and Europe pitching my tent when I needed, I would never have left the house to do it again.
FYI: if someone is in a tent for a few days and they emerge unkempt looking - ah like D'oh!

phog · 14-07-2015 7:39am

Brian Lighthouse wrote: »

Jaysus, if the media came out with this one they'd be called sensationalist scumbags. Phog says: "Both seem to be "homeless" people which is slightly depressing if that's the case."
Then it's followed up by a statement of look how concerned I am about my fellow man: "Both tents seem to be similar in size and colour and I wonder are they being handed out by a support agency of some sort. I genuinely hope not. "

Then TheSimpsons puts out a rational theory - "the guy on Condel road was there in same position last year - stayed about 2 weeks, left no mess and disappeared."

The parchment comes in with the killer blow: "No its a different type of person from what i saw. "
Then adds their own bit of speculation: "I actually saw two of the people coming out of one today. I dont think they are fishing. Looked like they might live there."

I used to camp out when I was younger. We'd go to different towns, meet people, have some drinks, base ourselves there and get buses to interesting places nearby and do lots of things.
FFS it's summer time and people are moving around the country. Some go to Spain, Some stay in hotels, some couch surf, some still do it the old fashioned way and bring a tent and a sleeping bag.
If I had ever met with the attitude of you people while I back-packed around Ireland and Europe pitching my tent when I needed, I would never have left the house to do it again.
FYI: if someone is in a tent for a few days and they emerge unkempt looking - ah like D'oh!

I'll let the other posters reply for themselves but if they are homeless and I think they are and that's not based on their looks then I want the local authority to find them accommodation. No one should have to live in a tent and certainly no one seeking accommodation should have to pitch a tent on the side a main road on the outskirts of the city .

ectoraige · 14-07-2015 8:00am

phog wrote: »

I'll let the other posters reply for themselves but if they are homeless and I think they are and that's not based on their looks then I want the local authority to find them accommodation. No one should have to live in a tent and certainly no one seeking accommodation should have to pitch a tent on the side a main road on the outskirts of the city .

What should they do with people who won't avail of accommodation - it's not uncommon for homeless people to turn down accommodation.

Kenny B · 14-07-2015 10:20am

I passed them last week, one day it looked like a few young fella's the next day I saw only an older guy there.

Out of curiosity, where would a camper stay in limerick?, I can't think of any sites other than pitching up in public places like this.

phog · 14-07-2015 11:15am

ectoraige wrote: »

What should they do with people who won't avail of accommodation - it's not uncommon for homeless people to turn down accommodation.

I genuinely have no idea. My main point is that no one should be homeless because of circumstances. I've no idea how authorities should cater for those who want to be homeless.

Brian Lighthouse · 14-07-2015 11:15am

phog wrote: »

I'll let the other posters reply for themselves but if they are homeless and I think they are and that's not based on their looks then I want the local authority to find them accommodation. No one should have to live in a tent and certainly no one seeking accommodation should have to pitch a tent on the side a main road on the outskirts of the city .

Why automatically assume the worst?
Have you spoken to the people in the tents?
How do you know anything about who they are or what they are doing there?
Does that make sense?
All you've done is speculate wildly about a pair of tents pitched on the outskirts of town - you know nothing about them, yet - you create a story behind them of misery and hardship and agencies dispensing emergency shelter in the form of a two-man dome tent.

Your consideration for humanity must be commended, however making up stories, however caring, can cause people irreparable damage.

phog · 14-07-2015 11:18am

Brian Lighthouse wrote: »

Why automatically assume the worst?
Have you spoken to the people in the tents?
How do you know anything about who they are or what they are doing there?
Does that make sense?
All you've done is speculate wildly about a pair of tents pitched on the outskirts of town - you know nothing about them, yet - you create a story behind them of misery and hardship and agencies dispensing emergency shelter in the form of a two-man dome tent.

Your consideration for humanity must be commended, however making up stories, however caring, can cause people irreparable damage.

I haven't automatically assumed anything.

Brian Lighthouse · 14-07-2015 11:24am

phog wrote: »

I haven't automatically assumed anything.

Then what's all this then?

phog wrote: »

Both seem to be "homeless" people which is slightly depressing if that's the case.

Both tents seem to be similar in size and colour and I wonder are they being handed out by a support agency of some sort. I genuinely hope not.

phog wrote: »

I'll let the other posters reply for themselves but if they are homeless and I think they are and that's not based on their looks then I want the local authority to find them accommodation. No one should have to live in a tent and certainly no one seeking accommodation should have to pitch a tent on the side a main road on the outskirts of the city .

phog · 14-07-2015 3:56pm

Brian Lighthouse wrote: »

Then what's all this then?

It wasn't an automatic assumption.

Parchment · 14-07-2015 8:26pm

I guessed they were homeless/had no other options - based on where the tents were and (i loath to use the term but i cant think of anything better) the "type" of person. I saw a man and a woman when i passed the other day (i walk that way a lot). It wasnt a bunch of "lads" camping out.

I am not making judgement, I don't have a problem with it - i just noticed the tents and posted about it. I hope the people can get sorted with some safer and more practical accommodation soon.