Mike Spillane
@spillanemike.com
Cork, cycling, tech, data, beer, bread, cheese, car free, cranky bollox, sometimes Connemara
mastodon @[email protected]
#cork #cycling #andACyclist
mastodon @[email protected]
#cork #cycling #andACyclist
Pinned
Mike Spillane
@spillanemike.com
· Nov 23
Antonia's Bookstore
Independent Bookshop based in Trim, Co. Meath, Ireland
buff.ly
I don't buy from Amazon, so I try to buy books from Irish stores (where possible) (posted similar previously)
Here are my go to stores
antoniasbookstore.com
booksatone.ie
alanhannas.com
philipsbookshop.com
gutterbookshop.com
kennys.ie
vibesandscribes.ie
#independentBookshopsIreland
#supportLocal
Here are my go to stores
antoniasbookstore.com
booksatone.ie
alanhannas.com
philipsbookshop.com
gutterbookshop.com
kennys.ie
vibesandscribes.ie
#independentBookshopsIreland
#supportLocal
Reposted by Mike Spillane
I think it's also a suburban/driving-everywhere thing. The nice things about cities are often only accessible / obvious if you're on foot or pubic transport.
January 15, 2026 at 7:21 PM
I think it's also a suburban/driving-everywhere thing. The nice things about cities are often only accessible / obvious if you're on foot or pubic transport.
Reposted by Mike Spillane
One of the strangest phenomenons in recent years is how Boomers have become absolutely terrified of going into cities because they are absolutely terrified about ‘crime’ despite the fact by all objective measures, crime is the lowest it has been in decades
October 7, 2024 at 10:48 AM
One of the strangest phenomenons in recent years is how Boomers have become absolutely terrified of going into cities because they are absolutely terrified about ‘crime’ despite the fact by all objective measures, crime is the lowest it has been in decades
Reposted by Mike Spillane
Our comic book shop is nearing completion with new lights and carpentry added this week. Some more painting and finishing touches to be done over the next week, add the remaining stock and organise what we have. Opening soon.
January 14, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Our comic book shop is nearing completion with new lights and carpentry added this week. Some more painting and finishing touches to be done over the next week, add the remaining stock and organise what we have. Opening soon.
At a wedding there a few years ago (assuming it's the red stables at St. Anne's?) lovely place
January 14, 2026 at 1:25 PM
At a wedding there a few years ago (assuming it's the red stables at St. Anne's?) lovely place
Reposted by Mike Spillane
Cycling Ireland responds to comments made in the Circuit Court.
Full statement:
https://shorturl.pulse.ly/rpmgslvbvv
Full statement:
https://shorturl.pulse.ly/rpmgslvbvv
January 13, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Cycling Ireland responds to comments made in the Circuit Court.
Full statement:
https://shorturl.pulse.ly/rpmgslvbvv
Full statement:
https://shorturl.pulse.ly/rpmgslvbvv
Reposted by Mike Spillane
For the love of god, if you don’t have headphones on turn off the goddamn volume on your phone!!!
January 13, 2026 at 8:25 PM
For the love of god, if you don’t have headphones on turn off the goddamn volume on your phone!!!
Judge's comments show bias against cyclists is 'deeply embedded' in Irish society - @ciarancannon.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Judge's comments show bias against cyclists is 'deeply embedded' in Irish society
There are five actions we can take to save lives on our roads, if we choose to implement them
www.irishexaminer.com
January 13, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Judge's comments show bias against cyclists is 'deeply embedded' in Irish society - @ciarancannon.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Judge's comments show bias against cyclists is 'deeply embedded' in Irish society - @ciarancannon.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Judge's comments show bias against cyclists is 'deeply embedded' in Irish society
There are five actions we can take to save lives on our roads, if we choose to implement them
www.irishexaminer.com
January 13, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Judge's comments show bias against cyclists is 'deeply embedded' in Irish society - @ciarancannon.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
"the traffic is a nightmare!!"
"Oh look, a drive thru coffee Dock! ♥️♥️♥️"
Give me strength...
"Oh look, a drive thru coffee Dock! ♥️♥️♥️"
Give me strength...
January 13, 2026 at 7:50 PM
"the traffic is a nightmare!!"
"Oh look, a drive thru coffee Dock! ♥️♥️♥️"
Give me strength...
"Oh look, a drive thru coffee Dock! ♥️♥️♥️"
Give me strength...
Nice job on the news earlier Karl
January 13, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Nice job on the news earlier Karl
Reposted by Mike Spillane
1/ 60km today on the cargobike doing various dropoffs & pickups & getting to/from garage for service. Multiple close passes & some pleb in a van driving into the advance stop box on my left to turn right. Even when explaining he's not to stop over the ASL he said he had to allow traffic thru behind🖕
January 12, 2026 at 6:58 PM
1/ 60km today on the cargobike doing various dropoffs & pickups & getting to/from garage for service. Multiple close passes & some pleb in a van driving into the advance stop box on my left to turn right. Even when explaining he's not to stop over the ASL he said he had to allow traffic thru behind🖕
Worth nothing
The same judge fined €600 after pleading guilty to failing to provide a sample of his breath at the request of a garda
m.independent.ie/irish-news/j...
The same judge fined €600 after pleading guilty to failing to provide a sample of his breath at the request of a garda
m.independent.ie/irish-news/j...
January 13, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Worth nothing
The same judge fined €600 after pleading guilty to failing to provide a sample of his breath at the request of a garda
m.independent.ie/irish-news/j...
The same judge fined €600 after pleading guilty to failing to provide a sample of his breath at the request of a garda
m.independent.ie/irish-news/j...
Must be weird seeing it empty
January 10, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Must be weird seeing it empty
Reposted by Mike Spillane
"Consequence-free physical and sexual abuse of children was part of the deal the institutional Church offered the Irish state for to run schools, hospitals and other expensive-looking services.
This week the Taoiseach demonstrated the same mental habits."
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-the...
This week the Taoiseach demonstrated the same mental habits."
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-the...
The Gist: The Abuse Factory
X, the child abuse imagery app, revealed our state has no red lines. This is the Gist.
www.thegist.ie
January 10, 2026 at 2:57 PM
"Consequence-free physical and sexual abuse of children was part of the deal the institutional Church offered the Irish state for to run schools, hospitals and other expensive-looking services.
This week the Taoiseach demonstrated the same mental habits."
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-the...
This week the Taoiseach demonstrated the same mental habits."
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-the...
Reposted by Mike Spillane
“Selling a machine that can go at a speed in excess of what is allowable is a huge anomaly,” - Minister of State for Road Safety Seán Canney
What until he finds out how fast cars can go above the allowed limit! 🙄
What until he finds out how fast cars can go above the allowed limit! 🙄
E-scooter injuries: Compulsory helmets and high-visibility garb being considered by Coalition
Taoiseach and Ministers to meet early this year to strengthen safety regulations
www.irishtimes.com
January 10, 2026 at 6:20 AM
“Selling a machine that can go at a speed in excess of what is allowable is a huge anomaly,” - Minister of State for Road Safety Seán Canney
What until he finds out how fast cars can go above the allowed limit! 🙄
What until he finds out how fast cars can go above the allowed limit! 🙄
Reposted by Mike Spillane
Quarter of a million passengers catch the Portlaoise town buses - Laois Live share.google/s0ADjCKP07dO...
Thankfully FF and FG have put a stop to this sort of green madness. Get back in your car everyone!
#IrishPolitics
Thankfully FF and FG have put a stop to this sort of green madness. Get back in your car everyone!
#IrishPolitics
Quarter of a million passengers catch the Portlaoise town buses
'Strong uptake' for Laois town's public bus service
share.google
January 8, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Quarter of a million passengers catch the Portlaoise town buses - Laois Live share.google/s0ADjCKP07dO...
Thankfully FF and FG have put a stop to this sort of green madness. Get back in your car everyone!
#IrishPolitics
Thankfully FF and FG have put a stop to this sort of green madness. Get back in your car everyone!
#IrishPolitics
Reposted by Mike Spillane
The Marina, Cork 🇮🇪
#NewYear
#photography
#nature
#landscape
#winter
#EastCoastKin
#speirghorm
#PhotoHour
🐕 🚶 📷 📱 📸 ☔️ 🏗️ 🥶
#NewYear
#photography
#nature
#landscape
#winter
#EastCoastKin
#speirghorm
#PhotoHour
🐕 🚶 📷 📱 📸 ☔️ 🏗️ 🥶
January 9, 2026 at 9:59 PM
The Marina, Cork 🇮🇪
#NewYear
#photography
#nature
#landscape
#winter
#EastCoastKin
#speirghorm
#PhotoHour
🐕 🚶 📷 📱 📸 ☔️ 🏗️ 🥶
#NewYear
#photography
#nature
#landscape
#winter
#EastCoastKin
#speirghorm
#PhotoHour
🐕 🚶 📷 📱 📸 ☔️ 🏗️ 🥶
Travelling in the direction of the pic, and yeah it's both directions
January 9, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Travelling in the direction of the pic, and yeah it's both directions
All good thanks, yup, it's lethal badly needs an upgrade but I'd imagine if the bus connect objections from some of the businesses (the pharmacy comes to mind of all places)are anything to go it'll be hard fought
January 9, 2026 at 8:15 PM
All good thanks, yup, it's lethal badly needs an upgrade but I'd imagine if the bus connect objections from some of the businesses (the pharmacy comes to mind of all places)are anything to go it'll be hard fought