NY Fireworks | Have your say | Forum

With respect I really don't see a problem here. How frequently do we see fireworks in Ardentinny? Everyone is aware it's new year and with it we have fireworks. I'm all for organised events (such as at the hotel) rather than individuals doing their own thing.

For goodness sake get a life and let people enjoy themselves,

First of all, i would like to say that i am all in favour of fireworks to celebrate the New Year.

I am not in favour of Fireworks used irresponsibly in any way what so ever, using or the use of fireworks in an area that is in close proximity to animals grazing, stabled horses or livestock, should be carefully examined indeed. Failing to consider these anaimals in an organised fireworks event, should i think be a consideration for reporting to the licensing authorities, with regards to irresponsible behaviour. on their part.

Is it not the responsibility of adults at a bonfire to protect the lives of children, firstly from the bonfire and secondly from the fireworks, making sure they dont come to any harm. Is it not irresponsible then to neglect the safety of animals that habit an area very close to the event.

At the very least, consideration should have been given well in advance to warn animal owners, and afford them the chance to protect them by moving them to an area well out of the way and less likely to scare and alarm themselves.

Common sense with regards to safety to all, should be the first considerstion in the use of fireworks, and i am sure in the future this will happen.

Unfortunately, in so many cases, we have to learn by making mistakes,  so saying 'get a life'  does not help in any way, and does not protect the lives of animals that we protect on a day to day basis, not for one day a year.