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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 5d

We have completely normalised investment in congestion, pollution and the continuation of car-first planning, says @ciarancannon.bsky.social

www.thejournal.ie/readme/bike-... #cycling

Opinion: Those outraged by a €100k bike shed should look at the annual cost of renting out car park spaces

We have completely normalised investment in congestion, pollution and the continuation of car-first planning, writes Ciarán Cannon.

www.thejournal.ie

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Mike Spillane @spillanemike.com · 5d

Those outraged by a €100k bike shed should look at the annual cost of renting out car park spaces

www.thejournal.ie/readme/bike-...

Opinion: Those outraged by a €100k bike shed should look at the annual cost of renting out car park spaces

We have completely normalised investment in congestion, pollution and the continuation of car-first planning, writes Ciarán Cannon.

www.thejournal.ie

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Save Our Bride Otters @saveourbrideotters.bsky.social · 10d

Why the fixation on bike sheds? Far more is being wasted elsewhere. It’s just populist bullshit. P.S I love my bike.

The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 10d

Plan for hospital bike shed costing up to €100,000 is ‘unacceptable’, says Sinn Féin leader

National Maternity Hospital said more staff are cycling to work and need a secure parking facility

www.irishtimes.com

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Cian Ginty @cianginty.bsky.social · 10d

Independent Ireland leader spoke in Dáil of "huge discontent" over greenway, after he spread fearmongering of homes being a risk irishcycle.com/2025/09/26/i...

Independent Ireland leader spoke in Dáil of “huge discontent” over greenway, after he spread fearmongering of homes being a risk

Independent Ireland leader and Cork TD Michael Collins challenged Taoiseach in the Dáil on the use of compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) for the Cork to Kinsale Greenway last week claiming there had…

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Cycling In Cork @cyclingincork.bsky.social · 10d

This video looks like it was done in tandem with the people protesting the Greenway

Cork Cycling Campaign @corkcyclingcrew.bsky.social · 11d

An Aerial view of the route of the old Cork - Kinsale railway

www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvVZ...

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Kinsale - Cork Railway (Proposed Greenway) Part 1

YouTube video by DroneHawk

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Conn Donovan @conndonovan.bsky.social · 12d

A huge thank you to the ~50 people who have signed this so far.

I'll write up a background doc for elected officials in the coming days and they can take this further with City Hall hopefully.

📸 Daybreak this morning on the safer side of the N22.

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IrishCycle.com @irishcycle.com · 12d

Independent Ireland leader spoke in Dáil of “huge discontent” over greenway, after he spread fearmongering of homes being a risk

Independent Ireland leader and Cork TD Michael Collins challenged Taoiseach in the Dáil on the use of compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) for the Cork to Kinsale Greenway…

Independent Ireland leader spoke in Dáil of “huge discontent” over greenway, after he spread fearmongering of homes being a risk

Independent Ireland leader and Cork TD Michael Collins challenged Taoiseach in the Dáil on the use of compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) for the Cork to Kinsale Greenway last week claiming there had been a "summer has been one of huge discontent and serious upset for farmers and landowners", but this was after Collins was involved in spreading misinformation which implied that people's homes were at risk.

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Cork Greens @corkgreens.bsky.social · 12d

Lord Mayor with his new bike thanks to the influence of former Green Party Cllr Colette Finn and the generosity of Deaf Enterprises!

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Conn Donovan @conndonovan.bsky.social · 14d

The Straight Road cycle lane is awful and leaves people stranded while trying to cross a busy road.

Meanwhile, the same road (N22) has light segregation, an inner kerb, and a toucan x'ing a few km away.

Please sign this petition to call for safer cycling to Bcollig.

chng.it/FqrR59rysZ

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Dave Tobin @davetobin.bsky.social · 14d

Delighted to see this in this weeks updated primary curriculum docs.

A lot of work from the @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social team putting together a strong submission emphasising the importance of cycling to mobility, independence and more.

Conn Donovan @conndonovan.bsky.social · 16d

Well done to the @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social for their work on the new Irish Primary School Curriculum.

Cycling has been moved from the "adventure" activity area to "Active Living" in the Wellbeing Spec

Irish Cycling Campaign Submission on Wellbeing Curriculum – share.google/Z93TeanM7m0Q...

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Conn Donovan @conndonovan.bsky.social · 16d

Well done to the @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social for their work on the new Irish Primary School Curriculum.

Cycling has been moved from the "adventure" activity area to "Active Living" in the Wellbeing Spec

Irish Cycling Campaign Submission on Wellbeing Curriculum – share.google/Z93TeanM7m0Q...

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Tom @photaculous.bsky.social · 17d

Prepare to see a further rollback of safety measures in line with the social media driven tilt to the right.

Social media driven, because I can say that nobody I know wants this, yet a loud minority of quacks is sending us into reverse because of successful contrarionaism.

Sickening.

Right wing politician promising to rollback cyclist/pedestrian safety measures.

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IrishCycle.com @irishcycle.com · 18d

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!

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IrishCycle.com @irishcycle.com · 19d

Thanks for the extra support since yesterday -- both existing subscribers increasing their support and new subscribers really makes a difference.

Also, one or two people have said they thought they were subscribed but it wasn't active. So, if you haven't seen it on your bank statement please check!

IrishCycle.com @irishcycle.com · 20d

“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

-- 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 higher than it is now.-- If you are not subscribed, please subscribe today.-- If you are subscribed, please consider taking your subscription to the next level.

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Mike Spillane @spillanemike.com · 28d

I don't often agree with Áilín's opinion pieces, but I can get onboard with this one

SUVs "they’re a goddamned menace"

www.echolive.ie/corkviews/ar...

#suv #banSUV #Motonormativity #fuckCars

My nightmare encounters with SUVs... slap a big tax on them

I know this particular road very well and I was driving quite cautiously....Perhaps that’s what saved my life, writes ÁILÍN QUINLAN.

www.echolive.ie

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Mike Spillane @spillanemike.com · Sep 6

A lot of scare mongering about the proposed Greenway to Kinsale.

Unfortunately the noisy minority get the headlines

Thought this was a great contribution from Conn Murphy (farmer ) in Ballinhassig to the whole thing (southern star epaper)

as someone whose family has lived and worked on farmland in Ballinhassig for over five generations with our farm still thriving 2day I wholeheartedly support the development of the Cork to Kinsale Greenway This project offers a unique opportunity to celebrate our landscape connect communities and create a lasting legacy of sustainable recreation and tourism Our farm has weathered generations of change and we believe the Greenway can be part of a positive future one that respects the land while opening it up in thoughtful inclusive ways However it is deeply concerning that so many unsubstantiated claims have dominated public discourse around this initiative Misinformation and fearmongering have too often drowned out reasoned voices Those of us who support the Greenway have, t times, faced hostility and even threats simply for expressing our views at consultations and meetings. That is not the kind of community dialogue we should be fostering i myself have been a victim of said threats for speaking positively when I too have land along the proposed corridors over the past year I've had the privilege of visiting several Greenways across Ireland and witnessing firsthand the positive impact they've had, both locally and beyond I have spoken to landowners and homeowners that were once part of the movement against the Greenways in their own areas Many of these projects faced similar backlash during their planning stages yet the concerns were ultimately proven unfounded and are now welcomed with open arms
We must ensure that a perspectives are heard respectfully and that decisions are guided facts not fear The Greenway has the potential to enrich rural life support local businesses and provide safe scenic routes for families cyclists and walkers all while coexisting with active farming It also offers a vital connection to nature for those who may not otherwise have access Ultimately nobody going to lose their home and there are far more benefits to be gained than lost

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Cork Cycling Campaign @corkcyclingcrew.bsky.social · Sep 1

The NIMBY-ism is real. If the Waterford greenway and similar projects have proven anything the worries are overblown. Self sabotage...

www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

@irishcycle.com @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social @waterfordbug.bsky.social @corkbeo.bsky.social @what-if-cork.bsky.social

Catherine Conlon: At a time of global uncertainty, the Cork-Kinsale Greenway cannot be allowed to fail

The silent majority who spend hours in traffic may well be in favour of this greenway, but they are not as organised as farmers and landowners

www.irishexaminer.com

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Cork Cycling Campaign @corkcyclingcrew.bsky.social · Sep 4

Our press release on the Cork to Kinsale Greenway

corkcyclingcampaign.com/press-releas...

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Press Release: Cork to Kinsale Greenway | Cork Cycling Campaign

Press Release: Cork Cycling Campaign supports Cork-Kinsale Greenway 2nd September 2025 Press Release – Cork Cycling Campaign Cork Cycling Campaign Voices Strong Support for the Cork–Kinsale Greenway The Cork Cycling Campaign has expressed its strong support for the proposed Cork–Kinsale Greenway in Public Consultation 3. This greenway has the potential to be far more than

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Charlotte Broughton @charlottekulset.bsky.social · Sep 3

Hi hello, does anyone in Ireland near Kilkenny have a bike shop where I can buy a Shimano di2 12 speed battery before tomorrow morning? Or just tomorrow so I can train...

Stuck in just my big ring today in Rás na mBan, not easy when it’s hilly and tomorrow includes an 18% climb 🥲

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Aug 27

This is an INSANE decision by the E.U.

“By signing up to mutual recognition of vehicle standards with the U.S., the E.U. has waved the white flag on road safety. This is not a technical detail – it is a political choice that puts trade convenience ahead of saving lives.”

This will kill people.

ETSC: Mutual recognition deal with U.S. will cost lives on Europe’s roads

By signing up to mutual recognition of vehicle standards with the United States, the European Union has waved the white flag on road safety. This is not a technical detail – it is a political choice…

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The War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · Aug 29

"...if you are hit by an SUV compared to being hit by a passenger car you are 44% more likely to be killed. Among kids it's higher - it's 82%."

Is London set to put the brakes on SUVs?

The number of SUVs in London has increased tenfold in 20 years, prompting calls to curb their use.

www.bbc.com

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The War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · Aug 29

"Analysis has found drivers in the tallest cars could not see children as old as nine when they were directly in front of the vehicle."

Safety and space at risk as SUVs reach 30% of car market in English cities, researchers warn

Campaigners call for Paris-style parking charges amid fears big vehicles are taking up excessive public space

www.theguardian.com

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Cycling In Cork @cyclingincork.bsky.social · Aug 29

From the uk but relevant here too

Safety and space at risk as SUVs reach 30% of car market in English cities, researchers warn

Tax, increased parking charges, I'd even go as far as saying a zone based charge for SUVs entering cities would be good to see

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Safety and space at risk as SUVs reach 30% of car market in English cities, researchers warn

Campaigners call for Paris-style parking charges amid fears big vehicles are taking up excessive public space

www.theguardian.com

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Cycling In Cork @cyclingincork.bsky.social · Aug 25

Cycling in Dublin v Amsterdam: From ‘absolutely horrible’ to ‘cycling paradise’

Behind paywall but iykyk

www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...

What makes Amsterdam a ‘cycling paradise’ compared with the ‘absolutely horrible’ experience of Dublin?

Greater uptake of cycling in the Netherlands and Denmark where infrastructure caters better for those on two wheels

www.irishtimes.com

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Cork Cycling Campaign @corkcyclingcrew.bsky.social · Aug 23

From Pope’s Quay to Blackrock, enjoy waterfront views & greenways on this flat, easy ride.

🎥 Watch the video & see the route:

@irishcycle.com @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social @what-if-cork.bsky.social @cyclingincork.bsky.social

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