Harbourside Online
Harbourside Apartments, Newport, Co.Mayo
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Welcome to the website for the apartments at Harbourside in Newport, Co. Mayo, brought to you on behalf of the Directors of Harbourside Management Ltd (HML). On this site you will find general information about Harbourside and the local area which we hope will be useful for residents, guests and visitors. The site will be regularly updated in response to residents' requirements and whenever news needs to be shared. If you have suggestions for what you would like to see on the website, please email HMLDirectors@gmail.com
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Latest News and Information
Latest update from Construction Defects Alliance
The Construction Defects Alliance is an informal alliance of Owners’ Management Companies (OMCs) affected by construction defects. The CDA campaigns to ensure that the proposals set out in the Government’s 2017 Report (Safe as Houses) are properly implemented.
The CDA has just published a newsletter detailing the progress that has been made with the Interim Remediation Scheme. Two pathfinder projects have had their remediation works approved by Fire Services and should be in a position to commence works once funding has been processed.
Hopefully this bodes well for the further roll out of funding for other projects in the future.
The newsletter can be viewed HERE
Follow this link for the CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS ALLIANCE WEBSITE
Pine marten seen in the vicinity of Harbourside
We have received a report from a resident of a sighting of a young pine marten in the vicinity of the apartment block at Harbourside on Monday 24 June 2024. Whilst pine martens are not dangerous they should not be encouraged around habitable buildings. Their burrowing can cause structural problems and they may also cause problems related to hygiene and smells.
We have set out some basic guidance below:
What are pine martens?
Pine martens are from the same family as badgers, otters and stoats. They have long slender bodies, short limbs and long tails. They are a native species in Ireland and are found throughout the country. They normally live in woodlands, well above ground in the cavities of trees, but where these habitats are not available they will find rock crevices, burrows or, sometimes, spaces within buildings.
Why would a pine marten be seen around Harbourside?
Pine martens are solitary animals. Breeding occurs once a year and a female may give birth to two or three young martens (called kits) in spring. Between March and July, as the kits become more mobile they will be more adventurous. They are naturally curious animals and they go in search of food, particularly food left out for pets or wildlife or discarded waste.
Are pine martens protected?
Yes - the pine marten is a protected species under both Irish law and international legislation. It is therefore an offence to kill or capture a pine marten.
What can we do to deter pine martens?
Don't leave out food for pets, birds or other wildlife.
Don't leave waste bags containing food lying around.
Ensure the front door to the block is closed after you enter or leave the building.
Ensure that the door to the bin store is always properly closed and that the lids of wheelie bins are securely down.
What should we do if we see a pine marten at Harbourside?
In the first instance, please report any sightings to the Directors by emailing hmldirectors@gmail.com
Further information
See this comprehensive guide for householders entitled "The Pine Martin in Ireland" published by The Vincent Wildlife Trust.
Extensive information can also be found at www.pinemarten.ie