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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 15h

Apple Press Festival is on tomorrow! Bring apples and a bottle. Halloween Costume swap also happening!

Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 19d

Apple Press Festival with Community Roots is here! Bring your apples to press into juice, swap Halloween costumes, and pick up apple-themed sourdough bakes (plus a free starter). A day of community, food, and fun.

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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 19d

Apple Press Festival with Community Roots is here! Bring your apples to press into juice, swap Halloween costumes, and pick up apple-themed sourdough bakes (plus a free starter). A day of community, food, and fun.

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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 5d

@shanners1.bsky.social - for the pond?

GardeningWell @gardeningwell.ie · 8d

Hedgehog House Giveaway

Hedgehogs are looking for safe places to hibernate now. A shelter in your garden could save a life this winter.

I’m giving away this hedgehog house.

To enter: like, repost & tag a friend.

More tips 👉 gardeningwell.ie/climate-action/wildlife-gardening/irish-hedgehogs

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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 7d

At Buzzfest today. Drop in and find out more about our work. We’re beside our buddies, the garden sharing group, Community Roots.

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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 7d

At Buzzfest today. Drop in and find out more about our work. We’re beside our buddies, the garden sharing group, Community Roots.

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Brian Gormley D7 @bgormley.bsky.social · 7d

If you’re sheltering from the wind today, why not pop along to Buzzfest in Phibsboro. Repair Cafes, mini pond workshops, fermenting workshops and much more. www.phibsboro.com/event/buzzfe...

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Brian Gormley D7 @bgormley.bsky.social · 9d

This is a brilliant project from @dccbeta.bsky.social
May be of interest to @connectingcabra.bsky.social @leafybatter.bsky.social @emmet.quiddity.ie @lorrainedarcy.bsky.social and others!

Dublin City Council BETA @dccbeta.bsky.social · 10d

New BETA Project: #StreetMixBETA

Could we design a better process for residents to decide the kerbside uses on 'their' street and balance with public needs?

More information dccbeta.ie/project/arti...

Looking for volunteer streets, so please spread the word! 🙏

A grid of cars, trees, plants and bicycles. Blue and orange icons on a white background.

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Ray Cunningham @ray-cunningham.bsky.social · 10d

Trees make a street better, in so many ways. So it's great that the council Parks department are replanting trees in empty pits on Mourne Road. Let's look after them!

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National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · 11d

Ever wondered what secrets lie behind flamingos, fossils & glass beetles?
Step into late night at the Dead Zoo Lab & meet the experts
📍 National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks
🕕 Thurs 2 Oct | 6–7:30PM
🎟️ Free | Drop-in | All Ages
No booking needed – just curiosity
👉 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...

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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 15d

Family concert on tomorrow in Annamoe Parade. Supported by @grangegormandev.bsky.social

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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 19d

Apple Press Festival with Community Roots is here! Bring your apples to press into juice, swap Halloween costumes, and pick up apple-themed sourdough bakes (plus a free starter). A day of community, food, and fun.

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IrishCycle.com @irishcycle.com · 21d

Cargo bicycle share trial expands to Dublin’s northside with new hub in Stoneybatter

A cargo bike share scheme, which is being run as a pilot project by bike hire company Bleeper for Dublin City Council's Beta Projects, has been expanded to Stoneybatter. The new location in Stoneybatter is on…

Cargo bicycle share trial expands to Dublin’s northside with new hub in Stoneybatter

A cargo bike share scheme, which is being run as a pilot project by bike hire company Bleeper for Dublin City Council's Beta Projects, has been expanded to Stoneybatter. The new location in Stoneybatter is on Manor Place, opposite Kerala Kitchen. The cargo bike rental costs €1 per 15 minutes of use, which is capped at €25 per day. Bleeper said: "We're excited to announce the new shared cargo bike in Stoneybatter!

irishcycle.com

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Brian Gormley D7 @bgormley.bsky.social · 28d

The information panel is a great idea! Maybe something similar for the @connectingcabra.bsky.social pond? @caitrionalk.bsky.social @hazelwoodlscapes.bsky.social

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Brian Gormley D7 @bgormley.bsky.social · Sep 11

John Gibbons will be speaking in TU Dublin Grangegorman on 5 November as part of @dublinbookfest.bsky.social. I’ll post more details when the tickets go live. @tudublinsustain.bsky.social
@thinkorswim.bsky.social @grangegormandev.bsky.social @leafybatter.bsky.social @connectingcabra.bsky.social

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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · Sep 10

With start-ups, a Phibsboro climate co-op is looking at ways to keep wealth within the neighbourhood. Imagine a network of local enterprises that plan for the future and are owned by the people, says Sean McCabe, the head of Climate Justice and Sustainability at Bohemians FC.

With start-ups, a Phibsboro climate co-op looks at ways to keep wealth within the neighbourhood

Imagine a network of local enterprises that plan for the future and are owned by the people, says Sean McCabe, the head of Climate Justice and Sustainability at Bohemians FC.

www.dublininquirer.com

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Brian Gormley D7 @bgormley.bsky.social · Sep 10

Good piece by @colmanos.bsky.social here. Very visible in the University as well. @connectingcabra.bsky.social @tudublinsustain.bsky.social

Campaign aims to encourage teenage girls to cycle

Dublin City Council has recruited three social media influencers to try to persuade teenage girls that cycling can be cool and fun.

www.rte.ie

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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · Sep 8

New artwork around Cabra thanks to Áine Macken and Gerry Lee.

They’ve brightened up the boxes with paintings that celebrate our Connecting Cabra projects — bringing colour and creativity into the community.

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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · Sep 5

These boxes are getting a fresh new look. Talented artists are bringing Connecting Cabra projects to life with vibrant artwork.

First up: moths and bats.

Stay tuned as the story unfolds across Cabra.

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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · Sep 3

We’re looking for creative volunteers to help with video and social media in Cabra. A chance to share stories of biodiversity, energy, and community. DM if interested.

#ConnectingCabra #Volunteers

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The museum of unconditional surrender @iamreddave.bsky.social · Aug 24

"enough wind and solar generation has been curtailed on the island of Ireland to meet all domestic electricity consumption in County Dublin from January to June 2025" www.pv-magazine.com/2025/08/22/i...

Ireland curtails almost 89 GWh of solar in H1

Commenting on its report on Ireland and Great British renewable energy curtailment, Montel Energy's Fintan Devenney described Great Britain's solar curtailment as "negligible" during the first six mon...

www.pv-magazine.com

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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · Aug 20

Thanks for the shout out for Connecting Cabra during the Book of Leaves podcast! Teamwork makes the dream work! @feljin.ie @cearacarney.bsky.social

Ceara Carney / Book of Leaves Podcast @cearacarney.bsky.social · Aug 18

Thoroughly enjoyed this chat with @feljin.ie about public transport & dereliction in Ireland. We recorded this before Michael O'Leary was dissing the Metro Link too, but I know Feljin has since hand-delivered proof of the cost benefit to Ryanair's head office. You love to see it!

pod.fo/e/3166b2

Book of Leaves: Bus Connects, Metrolink, & Dereliction with Green Party Cllr Feljin Jose

Feljin Jose is a Councillor for Phibsborough, Glasnevin, Drumcondra, Cabra & Ashtown in Dublin and a member of the Green Party. He has a special interest in all things public transport but is also...

pod.fo

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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · Aug 16

Having the best time at Family Fun Day with lots of clothes, books and plants to share.

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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · Aug 16

Family Fun day kicking off at the Cabra Festival. We’re here with our Swap Day - books, plants, clothes!

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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · Aug 15

We know all of Cabra have lovely gardens. But our judges are on the hunt for the most biodiverse garden — one that’s beautiful, but also makes space for nature.

They’ve got notebooks at the ready and the trusty cargo bike on hand. Good luck to all the entrants.

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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · Aug 15

We know all of Cabra have lovely gardens. But our judges are on the hunt for the most biodiverse garden — one that’s beautiful, but also makes space for nature.

They’ve got notebooks at the ready and the trusty cargo bike on hand. Good luck to all the entrants.

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