Report - Irish Asylum Roadtrip Part 1: Radial Plan Asylums - July 2024

[Speed]

Cheers!


Cheers Hughie, the next ones will be a bit more interesting although St Brigids is probably the nicest


Yeah St Otterans looks like it would've been great but not for very long I don't think. It was this that made me think it may be too late: News - St. Otteran's Hospital, Waterford - - Nevin Construction
Who knows might still be parts left disused though.

As for the tunnels yeah I've had it easy haha. I'm assuming this was a fairly typical experience, but out of all the things I've done from mines and drains this was probably one of the grottiest. Probably just because of the soggy asbestos though, it's not my forte.

Yes that was the derp ward we saw. Maybe the hall is still empty tho as it doesn't seem to feature in thier pictures?

 

[Wastelandr]

Yes that was the derp ward we saw. Maybe the hall is still empty tho as it doesn't seem to feature in thier pictures?

Yeah think you could be right. Cant see a pic of the hall inside anywhere so who knows what it might be like.

 

[Bugsuperstar]

As for the tunnels yeah I've had it easy haha. I'm assuming this was a fairly typical experience, but out of all the things I've done from mines and drains this was probably one of the grottiest. Probably just because of the soggy asbestos though, it's not my forte.

St brigids tunnels were not so bad. I remember crawling around underneath High Royds around 2010 with NickUk for an hour or more, we took a wrong turn and ended up underneath the redeveloped part listening to people walking around in the apartments.

 

[The Young One]

That's very nice looking mate. Are not enough people subscribing for part 2?

 

[Calamity Jane]

Seriously nice designs there. Great amount of decay at St Brigid's. Liking those corridors with all the doors intact. Look forward to pt 2.

 

[Mikeymutt]

Excellent stuff mate. I would be gutted just spending an hour or two at St Brigid's, I would struggle with rushing around all them places personally. Can't wait for the next part.

 

[dansgas1000]

Excellent stuff mate. I would be gutted just spending an hour or two at St Brigid's, I would struggle with rushing around all them places personally. Can't wait for the next part.

Knowing you you'd spend an entire day at each one, then again I am the same so I can't talk

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Been looking forward to this one @Wastelandr. Fantastic coverage and I'm glad you've finally scratched that Irish Asylum itch. Some great architecture and fantastic photos. Looking forward to the next parts!

 

[True_British_Metal]

Though it barely shows anything, these are some shots from the disused wards at Waterford.

I heard about this one, and messages from another explorer said that it is protected by CCTV that is watched off-site 24-7, making it very difficult to get anywhere close to it.

 

[Bugsuperstar]

I heard about this one, and messages from another explorer said that it is protected by CCTV that is watched off-site 24-7, making it very difficult to get anywhere close to it.

I tried it in 2018 and it had cameras everywhere and shouty speakers. I accepted the warnings where live as they addressed us directly after 3-4 times of being ignored. I believe @Wastelandr tried it on this trip.

 

[Wastelandr]

Though it barely shows anything, these are some shots from the disused wards at Waterford.

I heard about this one, and messages from another explorer said that it is protected by CCTV that is watched off-site 24-7, making it very difficult to get anywhere close to it.

I tried it in 2018 and it had cameras everywhere and shouty speakers. I accepted the warnings where live as they addressed us directly after 3-4 times of being ignored. I believe @Wastelandr tried it on this trip.

Yep a few Finans pics coming up in part 2. There were no shouty speakers but newer looking cameras covering it. I wandered around the side past multiple cameras to the fence and nothing happened, but the palisade seemed to be a problem anyway. Looked like a missing window beyond it though, so might be good if one could get past the fence. Did seem to be secca vans round the other side of the site, whether they watch the cameras who knows. Honestly needs a more thorough investigation, haven't seen very much on this place.