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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 12d

Thanks to everyone who joined our CONUNDRUM workshops in Tramore! 🌊 Great to hear local voices shaping ideas. If you missed it, share your challenges & solutions at townsmatter.ie
— your input will guide the final mobility report. @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU

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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 22d

🚶‍♀️🚲 Tramore Sustainable Transport Workshop 🚍
Join us on 24 Sept, 6–7 pm @ Coastguard Cultural Centre.
Hosted by Conor Mark Dowling – share your views & help shape the Tramore Community Mobility Strategy.
@researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU

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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · Aug 26

After mapping transport in Tramore, we’re ready for the final step: sharing solutions with the community. Join us Sept 24, 6pm at the Coastguard Cultural Centre to help prioritise people-centred, sustainable options. @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU

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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · Aug 18

Our new UGoveRN post explores how bridging top-down governance and bottom-up perspectives through productive tension can lead to more just and inclusive urban transitions.
Read more here 👉 ugovern.eu/bridging-top...
#NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.ie

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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · Aug 12

Great to see the East Cork Railway Alliance gaining well-deserved coverage! 🚆
Enhanced mobility and stronger transport links for towns like Youghal mean real benefits. 🌍
Read more: www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
#NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.ie

Resumption of Youghal train services would alleviate traffic woes, says railway group

The East Cork Railway Alliance wants the section of the rail between Midleton and Youghal reopened

www.irishexaminer.com

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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · Aug 1

Our colleagues contributed to running workshops in Youghal and Tramore this week. Utilising the local knowledge of community members, we will undertake analysis to identify solutions to enhance mobility and community well-being.
Funded by @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU

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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · Jul 28

Another exciting day last week for the CONUNDRUM project — this time in Enniscorthy with a film crew, sharing our work and its impact. Delighted to highlight why community engagement matters in shaping better transport governance. #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.ie

Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Jul 23

Another busy day for us on the @Researchireland.ie @Conundrum.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social project delighted to be in Enniscorthy with a film crew explaining our project, it's impact and the importance of community engagement in transport governance #NextGenerationEU #NationalChallengeFund

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Jul 23

Another busy day for us on the @Researchireland.ie @Conundrum.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social project delighted to be in Enniscorthy with a film crew explaining our project, it's impact and the importance of community engagement in transport governance #NextGenerationEU #NationalChallengeFund

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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · Jul 14

We couldn't have asked for better weather at our Youghal challenge mapping workshops! Our next event is at the end of July. Please reach out to get involved.

Funded by @researchireland.ie
#ConundrumProject #PeopleLedPlanning #ActiveTravel #MobilityForAll

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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · Jul 11

@briancaulfield.bsky.social @niamhmcherry.bsky.social @deanphelan.bsky.social @rachelmcardle.bsky.social @kharrahill.bsky.social

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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · Jul 11

Our team held community mapping workshops in Youghal this week to identify mobility challenges & opportunities for improving sustainable & accessible mobility. An essential step in creating a community-led mobility strategy for Youghal. #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.ie

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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · Jun 27

This recent article on Active Travel has found that Community Engagement and working with stakeholders is critical- this is mirrored in our work on CONUNDRUM. Listening to communities is key. @researchireland.ie
www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
#NationalChallengeFund
#NextGenerationEU

'Blueprint' for rural sustainable travel open in Longford

A transport project in Longford town described as "a blueprint for sustainable transport across rural Ireland" is to be officially opened.

www.rte.ie

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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · Jun 21

🚶‍♀️🚲 CONUNDRUM were delighted to welcome the Holywell Trust to University College Dublin this week!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the discussion and contributed to a thoughtful and engaging session.
#NationalChallengeFund
#NextGenerationEU
#Research Ireland

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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · Jun 19

#Enniscorthy showed how everyday changes—like biking and saving energy—add up to real climate impact. 🌍

We are delighted to be working with #Enniscorthy on sustainable mobility.

The future is community-powered. 💪🌱

#NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
@researchireland.ie
@irishtimes.com

The whole community approach to climate action

Global Action Plan’s first Climate Champions project hits targets within urban community of Enniscorthy

www.irishtimes.com

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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · Jun 16

CONUNDRUM featured in the UCD Community Engagement Report where we’re co-creating mobility solutions with locals to tackle climate challenges and improve daily life.

This kind of inclusive engagement is key to real impact.

#NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.ie

www.ucd.ie

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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · Jun 16

Consultation on the future of Seamus Rafter Bridge for flood relief plan. This is why accessible, inclusive engagement matters—especially when the issue touches both history and community safety.

#NationalChallengeFund
#NextGenerationEU
@researchireland.ie

www.thejournal.ie/seamus-rafte...

The OPW wants to demolish this bridge in Enniscorthy

The Seamus Rafter Bridge could be demolished to reduce the adverse affects the town has faced as a result of flooding.

www.thejournal.ie

CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · Jun 6

Throwback to a recent public engagement our team member @briancaulfield.bsky.social saw while in Sydney. We need to make sure our work is reaching many different audiences for effective co-creation.
#NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.ie

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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · Jun 6

@researchireland.ie @briancaulfield.bsky.social @deanphelan.bsky.social @rachelmcardle.bsky.social @niamhmcherry.bsky.social

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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · Jun 3

Great day at the CONUNDRUM Workshop last week at Trinity College Dublin! Looking forward to seeing how this innovative platform evolves! 🌍🚲🚌 #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU #ResearchIreland

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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · May 30

We are still reflecting on our learnings from the field last week, it has been such a busy time for our team, and we still managed to get in the field to explore: New Ross, Tramore, Dungarvan and Youghal. #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
@researchireland.ie

Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · May 22

The @researchireland.ie @conundrumsfi.bsky.social team have been out and about in New Ross today planning fieldwork for the GROW phase of our #NextGenerationEU project! What a day to be a geographer out in the field!!

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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · May 18

CONUNDRUM was also busy in the community this week.
@deanphelan.bsky.social, @briancaulfield.bsky.social and Kieran Harrahill led a workshop with local stakeholders in Enniscorthy to consider an online platform to map their mobility
@researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU

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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · May 16

This week @niamhmcherry.bsky.social, @briancaulfield.bsky.social, Kieran Harrahill and @rachelmcardle.bsky.social attended @researchireland.ie's Design Thinking Training. We are looking forward to continuing our co-creation activities over the coming months! #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU

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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · May 12

Dr. Dean Phelan, our brilliant team member, was delighted to attend the CIG 2025 in Belfast last week to share our latest update on the Conundrum Project.

A big thank you to the CIG 2025 organisers for bringing together such a vibrant and engaged community.
#NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU

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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · May 1

Yesterday @niamhmcherry.bsky.social and Madeleine Gan were delighted to discuss CONUNDRUM as part of @researchireland.bsky.social Research Ireland's National Showcase Challenge in Croke Park. A great opportunity to network and meet other teams.
#NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU

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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · Apr 28

There is exciting work being done on the national stage regarding mobility. We look forward to seeing how a Cork Luas could aid sustainable mobility and community building in Cork. #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.bsky.social
www.transportforireland.ie/news/luas-co...

LUAS Cork launches emerging preferred routes as public consultation is launched

www.transportforireland.ie

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