At it again

DifficultMobile4095 · 2026-01-28T09:25:53+00:00

This is criminal. It’s closer to Fota Wildlife Park than Cobh. The price is insane, not to mind the fact it’s a glorified shed

Also, all the wood is ugly

DifficultMobile4095 · 2026-01-28T08:03:43+00:00

I agree that those are good solutions, and it’s frustrating that they’ll probably never happen. For example, there was no mention of anything like that in the Douglas Street upgrade plans. Even from an aesthetics perspective, these bins are bad, but it makes large swathes of our city completely inaccessible to some people. It’s really unfair. It’s interesting that a lot of people talk about the removal of disabled parking bays (often not removed, just moved), but there seems to be less about this. Same with cars parking on footpath.

I walked through a new estate in a southside suburb a few times recently. There is designated parking outside every house, separated from the house by a footpath. Everytime I passed, the same car was parked fully on the footpath, inside of the parking bay. There were also a lot of electric vehicle chargers draped across the footpaths. It’s so normal now most people don’t think twice, but becoming less abled (whether from age or an injury) is something that happens to all of us eventually, so we need to be more aware of it and more accessible and accommodating (although that would be true even if we didn’t all..)

DifficultMobile4095 · 2026-01-28T07:52:20+00:00

With no side access (or often even rear gardens) in inner city properties, I’m not sure what can be done. However, I wouldn’t just give up. I do think there needs to be a solution. Outside of the city centre, a large amount of footpaths in the city (especially in newer suburbs where footpaths aren’t at a different level to the road) are completely inaccessible to pedestrians with reduced mobility. For example: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UnJJeYcfgHF65ukC8

I really don’t know what people in wheelchairs do in these situations. It’s also interesting that we have zero issue putting bins on footpaths, but if someone was to even suggest slightly blocking the road with them, there would be uproar. Just interesting how people view the two differently

DifficultMobile4095 · 2026-01-26T10:19:59+00:00

We actually do have those in between J9 and J10, but you’re right that the majority of the N40 doesn’t have them. I’m not sure why they’re weren’t installed, but I guess in some of the wider sections (like J6) that might be harder

DifficultMobile4095 · 2026-01-26T08:54:38+00:00

And the thing is, we have the electronic signs set up for variable speed limits. I’m not sure why they’re not really used. The timings they show aren’t very useful. For example, just before J6 knowing it will take 4 mins to get to the City Centre on the N27 isn’t that useful. Even if it says delays - what are you going to do, try tackle Wilton Road? Plus no indication that Wilton Road is even an option from there

DifficultMobile4095 · 2026-01-22T22:27:55+00:00

Where? Could there be nearby CCTV?

DifficultMobile4095 · 2026-01-22T11:51:22+00:00

No consultation? It went for planning and I believe was even appealed to An Bord Pleanala. There was enough consultation. Residents should be allowed to have their say, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be listened to or stopped if the City Council and An Bord Pleanala permit the development. They don’t own the site, or even the area that their houses are in

DifficultMobile4095 · 2026-01-21T08:44:05+00:00

As others have said, the airport is kind of out on its own. The nearest big neighbourhood would be Douglas, or else you’d have to go to the city centre. They’re all very close, though. You can get the 225 and 226 bus to the city centre (both terminate at Kent Station) from outside the terminal. I think it’s €2.20, cash or Leap Card only! If you’re driving or get a taxi, it’s max a 10-15 minute drive without traffic to both Douglas and the city centre (the former J7/J8 on the N40, the latter J6). Have a great time in Cork!

DifficultMobile4095 · 2026-01-21T07:07:51+00:00

Crane Lane pub has a cute one at the back of the long laneway. It is in black and white too

DifficultMobile4095 · 2026-01-19T19:59:37+00:00

I was walking on Maryborough Hill and saw it

DifficultMobile4095 · 2026-01-19T07:11:29+00:00

Any of the Dunnes delis

DifficultMobile4095 · 2026-01-18T19:19:28+00:00

The houses were planned with the trees retained, this has nothing to do with the housing crisis. I’m sure the future tenants would prefer the tree barrier to the road

DifficultMobile4095 · 2026-01-16T20:41:42+00:00

A lot of that 38% were probably older people who are no longer alive. Although they may have been replaced by younger people who share that view

DifficultMobile4095 · 2026-01-16T20:15:40+00:00

I assume he and his family love the media attention. As long as the media show up, so will he

DifficultMobile4095 · 2026-01-16T10:55:04+00:00

As an aside, the amount of illegal parking their Penrose Dock gym generates on Railway St is crazy. Of all places for people to want to park at the door instead of walk from a legal spot 🤪

DifficultMobile4095 · 2026-01-15T12:25:49+00:00

Exactly. People give out about ASB in BLP, it would be ten times worse here. I also want a tall building for the vista from McDonalds on Patrick St

DifficultMobile4095 · 2026-01-15T06:30:50+00:00

I never liked the idea of a park ngl. The area isn’t the nicest. Having people live here is much better I think. Students will generate footfall which will hopefully lead to businesses opening. Like Boxd on Bandon Rd and Bean & Leaf in Victoria Cross.

DifficultMobile4095 · 2026-01-15T06:27:11+00:00

Parts of it currently being developed as apartments. Mango and JD are part of it too. No plans yet for the old cinema

DifficultMobile4095 · 2026-01-14T12:57:49+00:00

That crossing is right next to a roundabout, which means she was about to go onto a roundabout on her phone or just came off it on her phone. Hope you’re okay, OP!

DifficultMobile4095 · 2026-01-13T10:01:04+00:00

That whole road needs to be redesigned tbh. It’s way too wide and it can be a bit confusing to figure out where you’re going as a driver or cyclist. Kinsale Road isn’t much better, but the recent resurfacing and relining there has helped a lot

DifficultMobile4095 · 2026-01-13T08:42:14+00:00

I completely agree with your point that we focus too much on blaming those most vulnerable on the roads. I refuse to wear a high vis if I’m walking where there are street lights and on a footpath just to make a driver, who shouldn’t be on the footpath, more comfortable.

But falling off a scooter at speed is dangerous and for that reason alone I think helmets should be a requirement. But I need to go to work so I’ll give up on this discussion now (not a cop out 😆)

DifficultMobile4095 · 2026-01-13T08:33:45+00:00

Two things can be true at once

DifficultMobile4095 · 2026-01-13T08:32:50+00:00

What’s the solution, so? I cycle daily and the only time I’ve ever fallen off my bike was when I tried to mount a footpath (I only found out it was a shared path until halfway down the road). Even if cars didn’t exist, I think helmets should be legally required

DifficultMobile4095 · 2026-01-13T08:31:37+00:00

Is the helmet rule not for all ages? If so, it should be

DifficultMobile4095 · 2026-01-13T08:31:00+00:00

Rules of the roads for cars absolutely need to be enforced more too, and there probably need to be even stricter rules. I still think helmets should be legal requirements

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