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Yes, they’re mosquitos. Some people have a hard time believing we have mosquitoes in Ireland but yes, we do. Lots here, especially near Ballymastone where there is lots of marshy land. Eaten alive there some nights. I use Insect repellent (when I remember) if going down there.

The work behind Rahillion is site reinstatement. This was the builders depot for the estate and there is nothing planned for this land according to the Fingal CoCo website.

Anyone aware of the plans for the works on the cliff walk? I know it's been closed a while but it was possible to walk on some sections that look quite safe and in no danger of collapse - the section north of the beach nearest St Itas Hospital for example, which is set back quite far from the sea, i...

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The masks aren't working in all fairness if the new cases for Yesterday Saturday the 15th August are at 200. The majority of people are still not wearing them, so you can't attribute the recent spike to the wearing of masks as we don't have enough people wearing them for them to be effective. The m...

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11 Aug 2020, 23:07

Delighted to report they are gone!!!

From which areas - Turvey, Ballymastone or near the entrance to Newbridge?

Old news - and a recurring theme on this forum - please read this post and the conclusions and arguments because it's all the same "social/affordable housing will be the end of life as we know it" stuff.

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I know I asked this question 2 years ago but still looking for the elusive local North Dublin strawberry vendor. Still haven't found one, still buying then in Supervalu... Keelings DO have nice Strawberries but I don't want to make a special journey to the farm shop in St Margarets. Plus they're The...

4.5m would be great, but I'd be happy if the various joggers/walkers/cyclists kept to the 2m to start. There are always a few people who think the rules don't apply to them.

You can get it at Whites Agri! They’re off the Balbriggan road and have a website so you can collect there. I just discovered them myself.

Thanks for the recommendation - got some in White’s.

Anyone know anywhere you can buy compost or well-rotted manure or mushroom compost online? It's for gardening/improving soil - obviously to be delivered, dropped out the front of the house and paid for online.

Just wondering what activities matsugawa requires for young professionals. Sports clubs non fledgling 5 golf courses , hockey gaa and soccer with fabulous facilities, a running track being built shortly. Tennis club and community centre with gym. For non sporting drama society , irish music ceoltas...

I moved here in 2006 and there are pros and cons Pros - Natural amenities: Not as natural as it used to be and climate change and development have taken a toll. Donabate beach is really nice, Portane a bit unsightly now with the houses/gardens tumbling into the sea. Newbridge is really nice, and you...

They haven’t started building it yet, foundations aren’t even done. Based on the rate this builder goes it’ll be 6-9 months if he starts today.

Great news! Well done to all involved.

I bought my place from overseas & the writings on this forum almost put me off buying. When I finally got here I was so surprised at how nice it actually is. I'd heard of Newbridge, but had no idea just how nice it is... such a nice thing to have on your doorstep. Less of the negativity please. Sam...

So you're saying local representatives are useless, planning is poor, traffic is bad and a minority of people engage in antisocial behaviour...you could be talking about anywhere. Best thing is to sell up and move on and take a real hard look at where you move to - let us all know when you find some...

Close run thing but our own Alan Farrell beat out fellow FG compo claimant Maria Bailey to top the list of TDs having to refund invalid expense claims.

https://www.thejournal.ie/tds-senators- ... 3-Oct2019/

It's going to be the last thing built in the estate as it's across the site entrance. Houses that were supposed to be ready in August aren't ready and are probably 3 months behind - or more. I'd say there's little chance of it being ready this side of Christmas, based on current progress.

Related article here - didn't realise that clearing hedges could be allowed between March-August if a development had the appropriate planning permission. Obviously not good. But is also says there have to be surveys for nesting birds. https://www.thejournal.ie/hedgecutting-m7-naas-planning-roads-46...

Dearg11 you sound like you have the making of a local manifesto of some kind - sustainable development, planning enforcement, a Garda station for Donabate. Why don’t you stand for election? Genuine question.

Swords is the second largest town in Ireland (1). Donabate doesn’t feature in a list of the fastest growing towns in Ireland (2). It isn’t reasonable to compare Donabate with Swords in any way. Only Skerries, Swords, Balbriggan and Malahide have Garda stations in our vicinity. Skerries is the smalle...

How many housing estates in Donabate would people here consider to be “bad estates” (the sort of places you wouldn’t park your car in, or walk around at night)? I can’t think of any. The town I grew up in, similar size, had at least two bad estates you wouldn’t set foot in (and the town was outside ...

Thanks Ken.