Re: "The Kilns", Portmarnock? any thoughts on the development?
Hey,
I'm currently a resident in Seabrook Manor. The noise from the planes is very noticeable when windows are open or when outside, but when windows are closed it really wouldn't be an irritation worth mentioning (depending on the size of plane and flight path you can hardly hear some while others make a disturbance), as is shown in another thread the positives of the area, IMHO, far outweigh the negatives.
The trains in Seabrook can also be heard. Bedroom window faces directly onto the track towards one of the closer areas to the dart line. While it is heard the noise lasts all of about 6 seconds and isn't that disturbing, again, IMHO. I've had friends, not adjusted to the area (so no loss of sensitivity to the noise) who work nights manage to sleep straight through the morning/lunch rush of trains without flinching.
Having lived in slightly more built up areas in the past (small towns, large towns, Cork and Dublin) I'd easily say the disturbance from these amenities (I still consider having the dart and airport so close a positive not a negative) to be nowhere near as bad as living in more built up areas.
Again.... happy to admit it does depend on the person and the circumstances. I enjoy watching the planes at night and the dart is superb for my work location. If you are worried I'd suggest you take a trip out if you can, spend 30 minutes in the driving range (behind Seabrook Manor) or waiting at the dart station and you'll soon get a feel for the noise levels.
~Sat~