Farron Flaherty
@farronf.bsky.social
Limerick. Active travel advocate
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Our time with the Dolly cargo bike has come to an end. I want to thank Pat @pfitzp.bsky.social (@limerickecargobike on X) for letting us trial the bike.
The end result?
We're all in. Moving the kids via cargo bike is a no brainer.
1/3
The end result?
We're all in. Moving the kids via cargo bike is a no brainer.
1/3
October 8, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Our time with the Dolly cargo bike has come to an end. I want to thank Pat @pfitzp.bsky.social (@limerickecargobike on X) for letting us trial the bike.
The end result?
We're all in. Moving the kids via cargo bike is a no brainer.
1/3
The end result?
We're all in. Moving the kids via cargo bike is a no brainer.
1/3
Limerick Heritage Week Cycle Tour is a free event starting this Sunday(the 17th) at noon from in front Colbert Train Station.
Will take about an hour and be a casual pace with lots of stops so all ages and abilities welcome.
Will take about an hour and be a casual pace with lots of stops so all ages and abilities welcome.
August 16, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Limerick Heritage Week Cycle Tour is a free event starting this Sunday(the 17th) at noon from in front Colbert Train Station.
Will take about an hour and be a casual pace with lots of stops so all ages and abilities welcome.
Will take about an hour and be a casual pace with lots of stops so all ages and abilities welcome.
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Horrendous. RIP
This is the second cyclist death in 2 days. Plus several hit & runs.
Whats going on our roads? I went for a cycle today & seen all sorts of crazy behavior: speeding, close passes, phone use. It’s all just standard now, not challenged, anything goes, no road policing, no enforcement
This is the second cyclist death in 2 days. Plus several hit & runs.
Whats going on our roads? I went for a cycle today & seen all sorts of crazy behavior: speeding, close passes, phone use. It’s all just standard now, not challenged, anything goes, no road policing, no enforcement
Young man killed in collision when he was struck with a van in Dublin
A 19-year-old man was killed when he was struck in a collision involving a van driver this morning in west Dublin. A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí in Lucan are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision…
A 19-year-old man was killed when he was struck in a collision involving a van driver this morning in west Dublin. A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí in Lucan are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision…
Young man killed in collision when he was struck with a van in Dublin
A 19-year-old man was killed when he was struck in a collision involving a van driver this morning in west Dublin. A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí in Lucan are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision involving a van and a cyclist on Wednesday, 11th June 2025." "Shortly after 7:30am, Gardaí were alerted after a cyclist was struck by a van at the junction of Griffeen Avenue, R136 and Balgaddy Road.
irishcycle.com
June 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Horrendous. RIP
This is the second cyclist death in 2 days. Plus several hit & runs.
Whats going on our roads? I went for a cycle today & seen all sorts of crazy behavior: speeding, close passes, phone use. It’s all just standard now, not challenged, anything goes, no road policing, no enforcement
This is the second cyclist death in 2 days. Plus several hit & runs.
Whats going on our roads? I went for a cycle today & seen all sorts of crazy behavior: speeding, close passes, phone use. It’s all just standard now, not challenged, anything goes, no road policing, no enforcement
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A very good summary by @farronf.bsky.social of a very bad updated plan.
Car dominance has destroyed #LimerickCity for all but a few and this exact imbalance is clear in the (ignored) feedback.
@pedestrianlk.bsky.social
Car dominance has destroyed #LimerickCity for all but a few and this exact imbalance is clear in the (ignored) feedback.
@pedestrianlk.bsky.social
📖I wrote an article about the Market Quarter public realm upgrades in #Limerick and how the updated plans ignore key public feedback from the initial consultation, or worse, go against it.
It's a 5 minute read, so check it out.
irishcycle.com/2025/05/23/w...
It's a 5 minute read, so check it out.
irishcycle.com/2025/05/23/w...
When public consultation falls short: Limerick’s Market Quarter Upgrades
Comment & Analysis: Limerick City and County Council’s recent proposals for the Market Quarter and Cruise’s Street public realm upgrades demonstrates an all too familiar disconnect …
irishcycle.com
May 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM
A very good summary by @farronf.bsky.social of a very bad updated plan.
Car dominance has destroyed #LimerickCity for all but a few and this exact imbalance is clear in the (ignored) feedback.
@pedestrianlk.bsky.social
Car dominance has destroyed #LimerickCity for all but a few and this exact imbalance is clear in the (ignored) feedback.
@pedestrianlk.bsky.social
📖I wrote an article about the Market Quarter public realm upgrades in #Limerick and how the updated plans ignore key public feedback from the initial consultation, or worse, go against it.
It's a 5 minute read, so check it out.
irishcycle.com/2025/05/23/w...
It's a 5 minute read, so check it out.
irishcycle.com/2025/05/23/w...
When public consultation falls short: Limerick’s Market Quarter Upgrades
Comment & Analysis: Limerick City and County Council’s recent proposals for the Market Quarter and Cruise’s Street public realm upgrades demonstrates an all too familiar disconnect …
irishcycle.com
May 24, 2025 at 11:41 AM
📖I wrote an article about the Market Quarter public realm upgrades in #Limerick and how the updated plans ignore key public feedback from the initial consultation, or worse, go against it.
It's a 5 minute read, so check it out.
irishcycle.com/2025/05/23/w...
It's a 5 minute read, so check it out.
irishcycle.com/2025/05/23/w...
#Limerick The Market Quarter and Cruise's Street public realm upgrades have gone to Part 8 after a non-statutory event earlier this year🎉
And... It's pretty underwhelming. And very disappointing given their own "You Said We Heard" report. Lets dig into it a bit🧵
mypoint.limerick.ie/en/consultat...
And... It's pretty underwhelming. And very disappointing given their own "You Said We Heard" report. Lets dig into it a bit🧵
mypoint.limerick.ie/en/consultat...
Part VIII - Market Quarter & Cruise's Street Public Realm Upgrades | Limerick City & County Council's Online Consultation, Survey and Application Form Portal
mypoint.limerick.ie
May 13, 2025 at 9:40 AM
#Limerick The Market Quarter and Cruise's Street public realm upgrades have gone to Part 8 after a non-statutory event earlier this year🎉
And... It's pretty underwhelming. And very disappointing given their own "You Said We Heard" report. Lets dig into it a bit🧵
mypoint.limerick.ie/en/consultat...
And... It's pretty underwhelming. And very disappointing given their own "You Said We Heard" report. Lets dig into it a bit🧵
mypoint.limerick.ie/en/consultat...
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Social Democrat Cllr “completely opposed” to cycle route claiming it’s a “new scheme” when project follows planning condition set by councillors
-- Councillor claims project is "unworkable", but council officials said it aligns with national guidance. A Social Democrats councillor has taken to…
-- Councillor claims project is "unworkable", but council officials said it aligns with national guidance. A Social Democrats councillor has taken to…
Social Democrat Cllr “completely opposed” to cycle route claiming it’s a “new scheme” when project follows planning condition set by councillors
-- Councillor claims project is "unworkable", but council officials said it aligns with national guidance. A Social Democrats councillor has taken to Facebook and the local media in Limerick to spread inaccurate claims about a contentious cycle route in Limerick City. The councillor, Cllr Elisa O'Donovan, claimed that the South Circular Road project is a "new proposal" when the design of the active travel route is in keeping with planning conditions set by councillors, …
irishcycle.com
May 9, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Social Democrat Cllr “completely opposed” to cycle route claiming it’s a “new scheme” when project follows planning condition set by councillors
-- Councillor claims project is "unworkable", but council officials said it aligns with national guidance. A Social Democrats councillor has taken to…
-- Councillor claims project is "unworkable", but council officials said it aligns with national guidance. A Social Democrats councillor has taken to…
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Look at the car trip percentages.
26% of car trips cross the river.
Three quarters of car journeys do NOT cross the Corrib.
Modal shift, within existing constraints, would significantly ease congestion.
We need new thinking. Light Rail. Greenways. Safe travel to school.
@farronf.bsky.social
26% of car trips cross the river.
Three quarters of car journeys do NOT cross the Corrib.
Modal shift, within existing constraints, would significantly ease congestion.
We need new thinking. Light Rail. Greenways. Safe travel to school.
@farronf.bsky.social
May 5, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Look at the car trip percentages.
26% of car trips cross the river.
Three quarters of car journeys do NOT cross the Corrib.
Modal shift, within existing constraints, would significantly ease congestion.
We need new thinking. Light Rail. Greenways. Safe travel to school.
@farronf.bsky.social
26% of car trips cross the river.
Three quarters of car journeys do NOT cross the Corrib.
Modal shift, within existing constraints, would significantly ease congestion.
We need new thinking. Light Rail. Greenways. Safe travel to school.
@farronf.bsky.social
#Galway Ring Road: I’ve now read through the updated Traffic Modelling Report submitted by @GalwayCoCo
to ABP. And I’m more convinced than ever that this project cannot be justified in its current form.🧵
to ABP. And I’m more convinced than ever that this project cannot be justified in its current form.🧵
May 4, 2025 at 10:59 PM
#Galway Ring Road: I’ve now read through the updated Traffic Modelling Report submitted by @GalwayCoCo
to ABP. And I’m more convinced than ever that this project cannot be justified in its current form.🧵
to ABP. And I’m more convinced than ever that this project cannot be justified in its current form.🧵
#Limerick I've made a searchable archive of all public meeting minutes + agendas from Limerick City & County Council.
Official records are hard to navigate — this repository makes them searchable and accessible.
github.com/FarronF/lime...
Official records are hard to navigate — this repository makes them searchable and accessible.
github.com/FarronF/lime...
GitHub - FarronF/limerick-council-meetings
Contribute to FarronF/limerick-council-meetings development by creating an account on GitHub.
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April 13, 2025 at 6:27 PM
#Limerick I've made a searchable archive of all public meeting minutes + agendas from Limerick City & County Council.
Official records are hard to navigate — this repository makes them searchable and accessible.
github.com/FarronF/lime...
Official records are hard to navigate — this repository makes them searchable and accessible.
github.com/FarronF/lime...
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A gorgeous morning for the #GetLimerickWalking event in the Strand Hotel. Really looking forward to this. @pedestrianlk.bsky.social
#Limerick
#ActiveCities
#LimerickSportsPartnership
#Limerick
#ActiveCities
#LimerickSportsPartnership
April 3, 2025 at 8:51 AM
A gorgeous morning for the #GetLimerickWalking event in the Strand Hotel. Really looking forward to this. @pedestrianlk.bsky.social
#Limerick
#ActiveCities
#LimerickSportsPartnership
#Limerick
#ActiveCities
#LimerickSportsPartnership
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This is an extremely bad decision. The combination of e-bikes and public transport makes all of the capital accessible to many more people, reducing the need for car ownership. Banning them is the wrong reaction to a very small number of issues.
This is why, following a comprehensive review of the safety of e-bikes, TfL is banning all non-folding e-bikes on tube and rail services. I have asked TfL to continue to work with government and partners to improve e-bike safety as we build a safer London for everyone. (2/3)
March 27, 2025 at 8:35 AM
This is an extremely bad decision. The combination of e-bikes and public transport makes all of the capital accessible to many more people, reducing the need for car ownership. Banning them is the wrong reaction to a very small number of issues.
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The March meeting of Limerick Council (Metropolitan District) is this morning at 9:45am.
Watching it on the web, feel feel to follow along 🧵
#CouncilMeetingThread
Watching it on the web, feel feel to follow along 🧵
#CouncilMeetingThread
March 10, 2025 at 9:39 AM
The March meeting of Limerick Council (Metropolitan District) is this morning at 9:45am.
Watching it on the web, feel feel to follow along 🧵
#CouncilMeetingThread
Watching it on the web, feel feel to follow along 🧵
#CouncilMeetingThread
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Please attend the Public Consultation on Thursday 6th March. Tell your local councillor you want this area to thrive. Don't fall for scaremongering based on outdated assumptions.
This is an Active Travel scheme in name only, it is really a Revitalisation opportunity that must not be missed 16/17
This is an Active Travel scheme in name only, it is really a Revitalisation opportunity that must not be missed 16/17
March 4, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Please attend the Public Consultation on Thursday 6th March. Tell your local councillor you want this area to thrive. Don't fall for scaremongering based on outdated assumptions.
This is an Active Travel scheme in name only, it is really a Revitalisation opportunity that must not be missed 16/17
This is an Active Travel scheme in name only, it is really a Revitalisation opportunity that must not be missed 16/17
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#Limerick There is an important consulation on Thurs 6th March in the Old Dunnes on Sarsfield St. It's about High St / Wickham St and giving the businesses & residents there a better future. They've done amazing work but need this project & the cost of not doing it could be ruinous. (Long 🧵 1/17)
March 4, 2025 at 11:24 AM
#Limerick There is an important consulation on Thurs 6th March in the Old Dunnes on Sarsfield St. It's about High St / Wickham St and giving the businesses & residents there a better future. They've done amazing work but need this project & the cost of not doing it could be ruinous. (Long 🧵 1/17)
Bit crazy for something to get left like this in the city centre #Limerick bits of wood with screws and nails sticking out and all.
Saw two people cross the road and walk through it. Stupid on their part yes but should never be left like that
Saw two people cross the road and walk through it. Stupid on their part yes but should never be left like that
February 15, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Bit crazy for something to get left like this in the city centre #Limerick bits of wood with screws and nails sticking out and all.
Saw two people cross the road and walk through it. Stupid on their part yes but should never be left like that
Saw two people cross the road and walk through it. Stupid on their part yes but should never be left like that
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The @dublininquirer.com cycle nationwide collision tracker clocks up the numbers & locations. Impacts from vehicles or near misses act as a barrier to cycling.
collisiontracker.ie
collisiontracker.ie
February 13, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The @dublininquirer.com cycle nationwide collision tracker clocks up the numbers & locations. Impacts from vehicles or near misses act as a barrier to cycling.
collisiontracker.ie
collisiontracker.ie
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This answers the question of how you can build cycle paths alongside rural main roads without getting rid of the existing heades and trees:
Avant (2018) / Après (2024) la piste cyclable le long de la départementale à Castres. Ses 700 mètres n'ont rien couté aux collectivités, la piste ayant été réalisée en 2020 par une filiale d'EDF pour compenser la gêne des travaux d'installation d'une ligne haute tension.
February 12, 2025 at 12:46 PM
This answers the question of how you can build cycle paths alongside rural main roads without getting rid of the existing heades and trees:
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The Mill Road active travel scheme has really taken shape. (1/2)
February 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The Mill Road active travel scheme has really taken shape. (1/2)
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Are today's speed limit changes making you angry? Well, you likely should be annoyed at those who are spreading misinformation irishcycle.com/2025/02/07/a...
Are today’s speed limit changes making you angry? Well, you likely should be annoyed at those who are spreading misinformation
Comment & Analysis: This website regularly debunks misinformation on transport issues, but the misinformation surrounding today’s speed limit changes has been one of the worst cases of a …
irishcycle.com
February 7, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Are today's speed limit changes making you angry? Well, you likely should be annoyed at those who are spreading misinformation irishcycle.com/2025/02/07/a...
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After a bit of nagging from the Campaign, the City Council's Active Travel team have done a really good update of their Active Travel Projects Progress page. Check it out below - the GIS-based map is cool.
#activetravel #cyclingdublin
www.dublincity.ie/residential/...
#activetravel #cyclingdublin
www.dublincity.ie/residential/...
January 29, 2025 at 6:13 PM
After a bit of nagging from the Campaign, the City Council's Active Travel team have done a really good update of their Active Travel Projects Progress page. Check it out below - the GIS-based map is cool.
#activetravel #cyclingdublin
www.dublincity.ie/residential/...
#activetravel #cyclingdublin
www.dublincity.ie/residential/...
A little midnight baking just in case there’s no power in the morning. #StormEowyn
January 24, 2025 at 12:27 AM
A little midnight baking just in case there’s no power in the morning. #StormEowyn
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Is this a new level of gaslighting or are they really believing that the opposition holding the Government to account is a subversion of democracy?
Are these lads having a laugh? The people "subverting the constitution" (haha!) are the government TDs refusing to sit on government benches! The government is holding *itself* to ransom. What a shower. (via @jenniferbray.bsky.social)
January 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Is this a new level of gaslighting or are they really believing that the opposition holding the Government to account is a subversion of democracy?
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“Dublin won’t work without” MetroLink and Dart+, but Eamon Ryan says there’s a risk other areas will only get roads
-- "Both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael got in the way" of progressing sustainable transport, Miniter Ryan says, they were "very nervous about the likes of the rural independents." VERY…
-- "Both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael got in the way" of progressing sustainable transport, Miniter Ryan says, they were "very nervous about the likes of the rural independents." VERY…
“Dublin won’t work without” MetroLink and Dart+, but Eamon Ryan says there’s a risk other areas will only get roads
-- "Both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael got in the way" of progressing sustainable transport, Miniter Ryan says, they were "very nervous about the likes of the rural independents." VERY LONG READ: In December, IrishCycle.com interviewed outgoing Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan as he leaves office after not running in the last election, and he says he cannot see himself running for election again in the future.
irishcycle.com
January 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
“Dublin won’t work without” MetroLink and Dart+, but Eamon Ryan says there’s a risk other areas will only get roads
-- "Both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael got in the way" of progressing sustainable transport, Miniter Ryan says, they were "very nervous about the likes of the rural independents." VERY…
-- "Both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael got in the way" of progressing sustainable transport, Miniter Ryan says, they were "very nervous about the likes of the rural independents." VERY…
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There’s no 🔵 Blue Monday 🔵 in this week’s Limerick Events Guide #Limerick
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Limerick Events Guide - 20th-26th January
Pigtown Times Limerick Events Guide for the 20th-26th January - your independent guide to what's on in Limerick this week
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January 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
There’s no 🔵 Blue Monday 🔵 in this week’s Limerick Events Guide #Limerick
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