enniscorthyman Posted August 25, 2012 Posted August 25, 2012 This could be that famous bridge in Portlaois that is hit loads of times lol. 1 Quote
heirflick Posted August 25, 2012 Posted August 25, 2012 it has been hit many a time eamonn, but the ring roads around portlaoise have diverted all trhe hgv 's and thankfully it seldom happens now! Quote
Broithe Posted August 25, 2012 Posted August 25, 2012 it has been hit many a time eamonn, but the ring roads around portlaoise have diverted all trhe hgv 's and thankfully it seldom happens now! Quote
enniscorthyman Posted August 25, 2012 Author Posted August 25, 2012 It makes you wonder do truck drivers forget what they have behind them as regards height and with and lenth. Quote
Garfield Posted August 25, 2012 Posted August 25, 2012 I used to work for a company that was based along the Athlone Road in Longford. From where I sat I had a good view of the rail bridge there and the number of trucks that struck it was unbelievable... at least twice a week! Quote
Broithe Posted August 25, 2012 Posted August 25, 2012 (edited) It's probably quite easy to do - driving different trailers, etc.. There used to be a light-beam device* on the approach to the Mountrath Road bridge in Portlaoise that lit up a sign on the bridge if you were high enough to break the beam. I'm not sure if it's still there. The one good thing about that bridge is that it's not square to the road, thus softening the blow a bit, and the angle tends to roll things away from the oncoming traffic, as in the picture above, it would be even more exciting if it was the other way.. There's even a video on YouTube of a chap hitting a bridge after forgetting to lower the tipper body.. *This - https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=portlaoise&hl=en&ll=53.033776,-7.304114&spn=0.00135,0.002411&hnear=Portlaoise,+County+Laois,+Ireland&t=h&z=19&layer=c&cbll=53.033774,-7.303907&panoid=HQyY3gXRsyliIHt9-zFiOg&cbp=12,200.3,,1,-11.06 - doesn't look how I remember it, maybe they've installed a new one, but there doesn't seem to be the lit sign on the bridge** now.. **Ah, there it is - https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=portlaoise&hl=en&ll=53.033802,-7.305688&spn=0.00135,0.002411&hnear=Portlaoise,+County+Laois,+Ireland&t=h&layer=c&cbll=53.033806,-7.305836&panoid=gJZTOgQQnF-Vr3b8yy6zKw&cbp=12,209.96,,2,-3.85&z=19 - before you get to the bridge.. Edited August 25, 2012 by Broithe Quote
BosKonay Posted August 25, 2012 Posted August 25, 2012 I love the cackle of laughter from the driver filming! ;0 Quote
Broithe Posted October 20, 2012 Posted October 20, 2012 Irish Rail tweet from yesterday - A Truck has hit Custom House Quay Bridge. Services stopped between Connolly & Tara St. Update to follow - It all seemed to get sorted fairly quickly.. 1 Quote
Train model Posted October 20, 2012 Posted October 20, 2012 It reminds me of the story told by the late Richard Harris about the time he was driving back to limerick with a truck and he took a short cut because he had being drinking anyway he came upon a low bridge and he figured because he was drunk the bridge may not notice him any way he got stuck under as you do and the guards arrived and asked him what was he doing at which he replied I'm delivering this bridge and I forgot the address Quote
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted October 20, 2012 Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) Check this out Edited October 21, 2012 by Anthony Quote
RedRich Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 It reminds me of the story told by the late Richard Harris about the time he was driving back to limerick with a truck and he took a short cutbecause he had being drinking anyway he came upon a low bridge and he figured because he was drunk the bridge may not notice him any way he got stuck under as you do and the guards arrived and asked him what was he doing at which he replied I'm delivering this bridge and I forgot the address Richard Harris came up with some classics after being on a bender. He was missing for a week one time and when he was making his way home he was trying to come up with an excuse to appease his wife. He stood on the door step thinking, his wife suddenly opened the door and Harris looking at her painfully asked why didn't you pay the ransom. I remember him telling a story one time about being on a weekender with Peter O'Toole, Oliver Reid, and Peter Sellers. No alco pops or spiv shots on that session, just beer and whiskey. Rich, Quote
Broithe Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 Another bridge strike today - at Amiens Street - delays for a couple of hours.. Quote
Broithe Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 Another bridge strike yesterday - between Pearse and Grand Canal. Quote
heirflick Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 bro...how can you get this info so fast when you live on foreign soil? Quote
Broithe Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 Twitter - it's what all the hip, happening youth have these days - so I'm told.... https://twitter.com/IrishRail Quote
Broithe Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 Another bridge strike in Portarlington today. Getting fashionable again... Quote
fitzguttentite Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 Be careful bro you will get known as the 3 B,S BROTHIE THE BRIDGE BLOGGER Quote
Broithe Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 Be careful bro you will get known as the 3 B,S BROTHIE THE BRIDGE BLOGGER Some of us are taking these things seriously.. Quote
fitzguttentite Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 Typical { not even a freephone number } Quote
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 Some of us are taking these things seriously.. The laugh is that the foreign drivers driving Irish trucks probably can't read/understand that sign as Hiddenagenda says you pay peanuts you get monkeys. Quote
Broithe Posted January 28, 2013 Posted January 28, 2013 A fairly dramatic bridge-strike in England - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-21229913 . Quote
Broithe Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 Another bridge strike this evening - in Amiens Street. Quote
heirflick Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 Over Bridge Cork i must be thick but i dont get it! Quote
heirflick Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) penny just dropped.....over bridge on the Cork line! Edited March 25, 2013 by heirflick Quote
Broithe Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 Pennies sometimes have to drop different distances... Quote
heirflick Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 Pennies sometimes have to drop different distances... they certainly do for me!i used to be embarrised about it Quote
Broithe Posted March 25, 2013 Posted March 25, 2013 Another bridge strike an hour ago - between Pearse and Grand Canal Dock. Running through again now. Quote
Broithe Posted April 30, 2013 Posted April 30, 2013 Another bridge strike today - between Clontarf Road on Connolly. Running again. Quote
Broithe Posted May 13, 2013 Posted May 13, 2013 Somebody's just hit the Custom House bridge - services across it currently suspended for an inspection.. Quote
Broithe Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 An exciting bridge-strike in Essex - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-22560758 . Quote
Broithe Posted May 27, 2013 Posted May 27, 2013 It's not just bridges that get hit - Merrion Gates: major damage from car hitting gates earlier, repair works underway, DART/Commuter delays 15 mins will continue til afternoon. Quote
snapper Posted May 27, 2013 Posted May 27, 2013 It's not just bridges that get hit - Merrion Gates: major damage from car hitting gates earlier, repair works underway, DART/Commuter delays 15 mins will continue til afternoon. Judging by the number of tweets still coming from Irish Rail, the AA and Garda traffic watch it sounds like the actions of this muppet is still causing major traffic problems in the area. Merrion Gates are scheduled to close to all traffic from 12.30pm to 1.30pm today for maintenance. Use alternative route. Merrion Gates: 20 min delays remain to DART/Commuter services. Repair works continuing, expected to be complete by this afternoon. Quote
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