I started this line on TA yesterday and Corry has it on IF.  Its not just this sign but all similar ones that are being removed.

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2011/0615/1224298937741.html

I don't know that the new signs are any better. In the high gale winds Ireland had in May many of them were "turned around" and pointing in the wrong direction. Surely there is a better way to secure them? I have noticed in the past several years that signs are filtering traffic to the main highways at the expense of other more rural roads. Try and find your way off the motorway and you will go over hill and dale. I understand from the articles that the Ballyvaughan sign is filtering everyone inland instead of on the coast road, which is more scenic.

Michele

Tony,

Yeah, I know the local "kids" get a kick out of turning the signs. But the gale force winds were so bad they could have done so too. They keep removing signs and putting up new ones. Don't know why they can't make "turn proof" signs. Haven't they heard of concrete or super glue?

Michele

Tony,

Thanks for sharing that. Some excellent comments and a good article. I would have added a comment of my own but can't figure out how to post there. I had the option of signing in with my Twitter account. Only problem is the Irish Times will then have access to my whole account including all personal info, etc. Can't allow that!

Michele

Yes. Clare Council have declined the offer of the sign being replaced.

Beaten to the post on that one Corey.

The sign is eventually back and this time in the same place rather than down the road and round a corner, I believe somewhat lacking in originality but haven't been over there. (prob in a couple of weeks)