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“How’s IrishCycle.com going?” Honest answer: It needs to be better sooner rather than later

-- IrishCycle.com was funded by as low as 0.05% of total readers last year. -- The open-access, reader-funded model only needs a low percentage of readers.-- But your help is needed to make it slightly…
“How’s IrishCycle.com going?” Honest answer: It needs to be better sooner rather than later
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Judicial review papers against MetroLink filed by residents of Dartmouth Square
Residents of the Dartmouth Square area in Ranelagh have lodged judicial review proceedings against An Coimisiún Pleanála’s approval of the MetroLink Railway Order. The application for a judic…
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November 25, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Grand Canal Greenway opens between Co Kildare and west Dublin

A nearly 5km section of the Grand Canal Greenway between Hazelhatch and Lucan is now open, meaning that the greenway along the canal is now open between Sallins in Co Kildare and part of Dublin City. The Grand Canal Greenway page on…
Grand Canal Greenway opens between Co Kildare and west Dublin
A nearly 5km section of the Grand Canal Greenway between Hazelhatch and Lucan is now open, meaning that the greenway along the canal is now open between Sallins in Co Kildare and part of Dublin City. The Grand Canal Greenway page on Facebook, which is a page dedicated to promoting and advocating for the route, said: "Some fantastic news to share ...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Limerick’s South Circular Road project to be put out to tender within weeks

Limerick City and County Council's South Circular Road Active Travel Scheme is expected to be put out to tender within weeks, it was confirmed at the council's monthly council meeting this afternoon. The update from the…
Limerick’s South Circular Road project to be put out to tender within weeks
Limerick City and County Council's South Circular Road Active Travel Scheme is expected to be put out to tender within weeks, it was confirmed at the council's monthly council meeting this afternoon. The update from the council's head of Active Travel, Sean McGlynn, comes as Cllr Elisa O'Donovan (Social Democrats) asked about car parking arrangements for residents. The directly elected Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, also noted at the meeting that some changes are being finalised in the project's detailed design, particularly regarding car parking.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:54 PM
"My son cycles from Louisa Bridge to Maynooth University (in his first year) and back each day and honestly I don’t know how we would have managed it without this upgrade. Many congratulations to all concerned" -- a comment from a reader made under this article: irishcycle.com/2025/11/21/b...
Before and after images show how Royal Canal Greenway between Maynooth and Leixlip boosts accessibility between towns along waterway
Waterways Ireland has posted before-and-after images of the upgrade of the Royal Canal path between Maynooth and Leixlip, making the route more accessible for bicycles, wheelchairs, mobility device…
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November 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
When you build it, they will come...
The latest evaluation of bike lane projects in Boston continues to show that if you build bike infrastructure, people will use it.

Full report: www.boston.gov/sites/defaul...
November 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
How tandem bikes are transforming life for people with visual impairments www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlig... (via @irishexaminer.bsky.social)
How tandem bikes are transforming life for people with visual impairments
A chance meeting in Cork inspired Tralee woman Anne Kelliher to bring an inclusive tandem-cycling initiative to Kerry, transforming lives
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November 24, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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In West Cork we have alleged cycling infrastructure that includes shared paths where the mobility path gives way not just to every side road but every private entrance. I saw very similar marking on the great western greenway (though it was better on Achill). Not good enough for 2025.
November 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Celbridge Hazelhatch “Mobility Corridor” — AKA a road with poor junctions for cycling

Comment & Analysis: Kildare County Council is currently proposing the Celbridge Hazelhatch "Mobility Corridor" -- a new road between Celbridge and Hazelhatch, and a link to Irish Rail's Hazelhatch and Celbridge…
Celbridge Hazelhatch “Mobility Corridor” — AKA a road with poor junctions for cycling
Comment & Analysis: Kildare County Council is currently proposing the Celbridge Hazelhatch "Mobility Corridor" -- a new road between Celbridge and Hazelhatch, and a link to Irish Rail's Hazelhatch and Celbridge train station, which is to get upgraded with Dart services sometime in the future. Besides housing already in place along part of the road and more housing zoned along it, the road has no bus stops.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Celbridge Hazelhatch “Mobility Corridor” — AKA a road with poor junctions for cycling

Comment & Analysis: Kildare County Council is currently proposing the Celbridge Hazelhatch "Mobility Corridor" -- a new road between Celbridge and Hazelhatch, and a link to Irish Rail's Hazelhatch and Celbridge…
Celbridge Hazelhatch “Mobility Corridor” — AKA a road with poor junctions for cycling
Comment & Analysis: Kildare County Council is currently proposing the Celbridge Hazelhatch "Mobility Corridor" -- a new road between Celbridge and Hazelhatch, and a link to Irish Rail's Hazelhatch and Celbridge train station, which is to get upgraded with Dart services sometime in the future. Besides housing already in place along part of the road and more housing zoned along it, the road has no bus stops.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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18-year-old dies in hospital after being knocked off bike in collision involving car driver last Sunday

An 18-year-old who was knocked off a bike last Sunday has since died in hospital from the injuries which happened in a collision involving a driver of a car in Waterford. A spokesperson from the…
18-year-old dies in hospital after being knocked off bike in collision involving car driver last Sunday
An 18-year-old who was knocked off a bike last Sunday has since died in hospital from the injuries which happened in a collision involving a driver of a car in Waterford. A spokesperson from the Garda Press Office said: "Gardaí are continuing to appeal for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision involving a car and an e-bike, which occurred on Cork Road (R680) in Waterford City at approximately 7:45pm on Sunday, 16th November 2025."
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November 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
18-year-old dies in hospital after being knocked off bike in collision involving car driver last Sunday

An 18-year-old who was knocked off a bike last Sunday has since died in hospital from the injuries which happened in a collision involving a driver of a car in Waterford. A spokesperson from the…
18-year-old dies in hospital after being knocked off bike in collision involving car driver last Sunday
An 18-year-old who was knocked off a bike last Sunday has since died in hospital from the injuries which happened in a collision involving a driver of a car in Waterford. A spokesperson from the Garda Press Office said: "Gardaí are continuing to appeal for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision involving a car and an e-bike, which occurred on Cork Road (R680) in Waterford City at approximately 7:45pm on Sunday, 16th November 2025."
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November 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
November 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Before and after images show how Royal Canal Greenway between Maynooth and Leixlip boosts accesabilty between towns along waterway

Waterways Ireland has posted before-and-after images of the upgrade of the Royal Canal path between Maynooth and Leixlip, making the route more accessible for…
Before and after images show how Royal Canal Greenway between Maynooth and Leixlip boosts accesabilty between towns along waterway
Waterways Ireland has posted before-and-after images of the upgrade of the Royal Canal path between Maynooth and Leixlip, making the route more accessible for bicycles, wheelchairs, mobility devices, and prams, as well as more usable in all weather and more suitable for commuting use. The 8.5km greenway includes road crossing points, surfacing described as suitable for all users, new access points, public lighting, and rest areas with benches, picnic facilities and a bike repair station.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Please do the same for cars. This week two without lights on at all in complete darkness. Ca. 20 with faulty lights.
November 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
On your bikes, with your lights, says Dublin’s four mayors as they team up for safety message

The mayors of Dublin City Council, South Dublin County Council, Fingal County Council, and Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council have teamed up to remind cyclists to turn on their lights. The campaign,…
On your bikes, with your lights, says Dublin’s four mayors as they team up for safety message
The mayors of Dublin City Council, South Dublin County Council, Fingal County Council, and Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council have teamed up to remind cyclists to turn on their lights. The campaign, which was launched at Dublin City Hall today, is also supported by the the National Transport Authority, the Road Safety Authority, the Dublin Cycling Campaign, the Dublin Fire Brigade and An Garda Síochána.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Dart+ and Luas Finglas “languishing in limbo” as Government yet to finalise spending plan

The Government has been criticised for leaving transport projects in limbo, as it has not published promised spending plans for each department after publishing one of the most vague National Development…
Dart+ and Luas Finglas “languishing in limbo” as Government yet to finalise spending plan
The Government has been criticised for leaving transport projects in limbo, as it has not published promised spending plans for each department after publishing one of the most vague National Development Plans earlier this year. When the National Development Plan (NDP) was published in July it was widely criticised for being so vague -- the issue with the plan was raised widely, way beyond the Government's political opposition.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Marino and Richmond Rd/Grace Park Rd areas need to come together to cut rat running

Comment & Analysis: Residents of the Marino and Richmond Rd/Grace Park Rd areas of Dublin need to come together to curb rat-running in their adjoining areas. Dublin City Council has rejected calls from Richmond…
Marino and Richmond Rd/Grace Park Rd areas need to come together to cut rat running
Comment & Analysis: Residents of the Marino and Richmond Rd/Grace Park Rd areas of Dublin need to come together to curb rat-running in their adjoining areas. Dublin City Council has rejected calls from Richmond Rd/Grace Park Rd residents for a trial of a filtered permeability measure in their area, while the promised Marino Neighbourhood Traffic Scheme is long delayed, with no progress.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Marino and Richmond Rd/Grace Park Rd areas need to come together to cut rat running

Comment & Analysis: Residents of the Marino and Richmond Rd/Grace Park Rd areas of Dublin need to come together to curb rat-running in their adjoining areas. Dublin City Council has rejected calls from Richmond…
Marino and Richmond Rd/Grace Park Rd areas need to come together to cut rat running
Comment & Analysis: Residents of the Marino and Richmond Rd/Grace Park Rd areas of Dublin need to come together to curb rat-running in their adjoining areas. Dublin City Council has rejected calls from Richmond Rd/Grace Park Rd residents for a trial of a filtered permeability measure in their area, while the promised Marino Neighbourhood Traffic Scheme is long delayed, with no progress.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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Moving house (party) with a cargo bike

Comment & Analysis: After being sent a photo of a load of our stuff in the back of a rented van as we were moving house the other day, a friend joked: "I'm quite disappointed you didn't do the move by cargo bike." Some readers might guess what happened next —…
Moving house (party) with a cargo bike
Comment & Analysis: After being sent a photo of a load of our stuff in the back of a rented van as we were moving house the other day, a friend joked: "I'm quite disappointed you didn't do the move by cargo bike." Some readers might guess what happened next — I sent a collection of photos showing how the cargo bike helped with the move.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Moving house (party) with a cargo bike

Comment & Analysis: After being sent a photo of a load of our stuff in the back of a rented van as we were moving house the other day, a friend joked: "I'm quite disappointed you didn't do the move by cargo bike." Some readers might guess what happened next —…
Moving house (party) with a cargo bike
Comment & Analysis: After being sent a photo of a load of our stuff in the back of a rented van as we were moving house the other day, a friend joked: "I'm quite disappointed you didn't do the move by cargo bike." Some readers might guess what happened next — I sent a collection of photos showing how the cargo bike helped with the move.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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Man in his 50s in “serious condition” after being knocked off bicycle in crash involving car driver in Co Kerry

A man was knocked off his bicycle and seriously injured in a collision involving a driver of a car in the early hours of this morning in Tralee, Co Kerry. A spokesperson at the Garda…
Man in his 50s in “serious condition” after being knocked off bicycle in crash involving car driver in Co Kerry
A man was knocked off his bicycle and seriously injured in a collision involving a driver of a car in the early hours of this morning in Tralee, Co Kerry. A spokesperson at the Garda Press Office said: "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision on the R551 at Caherslee, Tralee, Co Kerry, that occurred in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 15th November 2025.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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18-year-old knocked off bike and seriously injured in collision involving car driver in Waterford

An 18-year-old, who was described by Gardaí as a cyclist using an e-bike, was seriously injured just before 8pm today, Sunday, November 18th. A Garda Press Office spokesperson said: "Gardaí are…
18-year-old knocked off bike and seriously injured in collision involving car driver in Waterford
An 18-year-old, who was described by Gardaí as a cyclist using an e-bike, was seriously injured just before 8pm today, Sunday, November 18th. A Garda Press Office spokesperson said: "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision involving a car and an e-bike, which occurred on Cork Road (R680) in Waterford City." "The cyclist, a male aged 18 years, was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Waterford with serious injuries.
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November 16, 2025 at 10:43 PM
18-year-old knocked off bike and seriously injured in collision involving car driver in Waterford

An 18-year-old, who was described by Gardaí as a cyclist using an e-bike, was seriously injured just before 8pm today, Sunday, November 18th. A Garda Press Office spokesperson said: "Gardaí are…
18-year-old knocked off bike and seriously injured in collision involving car driver in Waterford
An 18-year-old, who was described by Gardaí as a cyclist using an e-bike, was seriously injured just before 8pm today, Sunday, November 18th. A Garda Press Office spokesperson said: "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision involving a car and an e-bike, which occurred on Cork Road (R680) in Waterford City." "The cyclist, a male aged 18 years, was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Waterford with serious injuries.
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November 16, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Man in his 50s in “serious condition” after being knocked off bicycle in crash involving car driver in Co Kerry

A man was knocked off his bicycle and seriously injured in a collision involving a driver of a car in the early hours of this morning in Tralee, Co Kerry. A spokesperson at the Garda…
Man in his 50s in “serious condition” after being knocked off bicycle in crash involving car driver in Co Kerry
A man was knocked off his bicycle and seriously injured in a collision involving a driver of a car in the early hours of this morning in Tralee, Co Kerry. A spokesperson at the Garda Press Office said: "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision on the R551 at Caherslee, Tralee, Co Kerry, that occurred in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 15th November 2025.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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For those interested, a new floating bus-stop on the S2S north. A narrow cycle-lane is now even narrower.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM