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the_thinking_great_ape You know what WON'T get stuck in the Strait of Hormuz? Sunlight and solar panels. @nickofnz

How often do you cycle? One in four Dubliners cycle at least once a week, according to the NTA.

The Journal are asking: How often do you cycle? www.thejournal.ie/cycling-irel...

It's kind of wild how driving the speed limit feels like an act of resistance against car culture

More than half a million car journeys avoided every day in Dublin by walking and cycling Cycling trips are up 50% in two years in Dublin, as a majority of people back more space for bikes over cars.

Despite abysmal active transport infrastructure, more people are cycling. This is great news.

Imagine what we could achieve if we actually provided people with the world class active transport infrastructure they deserve.
#ReimagineDublin

Cycling in Dublin for commuting rises 50% as most residents back more bike lanes Residents of Ireland’s five main cities want more space for cyclists, even at the expense of cars

"The vast majority of residents across the State’s five main cities want increased investment in cycling infrastructure, even when that results in less road space for cars, the NTA’s 2025 Walking and Cycling Index has found." @darraghobrientd.bsky.social
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dubl...

Cycling in Dublin for commuting rises 50% as most residents back more bike lanes Residents of Ireland’s five main cities want more space for cyclists, even at the expense of cars

WE CAN HAVE NICE THINGS!

www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dubl...

How come “How are you going to pay for it?” is never asked about endless war?

As the petrostates wage wars that send oil & gas prices spiralling, what a great incentive to go all-in on renewables & stop funding terrorist states and their endless wars into the bargain.

Bicycle parking takes parking space away from one vehicle.

Vehicle parking takes living space from hundreds of people.

One is more controversial than the other.

Drowning in plain sight: Thousands of sharks, skates, seals and dolphins are dying in tangle nets Critically endangered species are being killed in a rapidly expanding crayfish fishery, and the State has known the risks for decades, writes Pádraic Fogarty.

Why are thousands of rare and protected species drowning in fishing gear off the Irish coast, including in our only marine National Park?

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‘My son was nearly knocked down in front of me’: Kinsealy residents protest over dangerous road More than 100 people march over council’s failure to deliver footpaths, cycle lanes and a greenway

‘My son was nearly knocked down in front of me’: Kinsealy residents protest over dangerous road

“There’s no legislative framework in the country to obligate either a developer or the local authority to make a provision for footpaths to local amenities,” Hopkins

www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...

The question has to be asked why do media in #Ireland follow this same playbook?
What is the motive behind rarely mentioning the driver? Press Ombudsman & Press Council silent.

A pioneering model of supported housing In early 2025, Circle completed Richmond Place, a purpose-built, 52-apartment supported housing scheme designed to enable people to age in place with dignity, independence, and community connection. D...

Really excited to see this. More of this, please! It's officially opening today. We need more places that cater to older folks who still want to live independently.

housingireland.ie/a-pioneering...

A good example of the huge disconnect in this government between their love of saying yes to lobbying versus their ability/willingness to actually do stuff.

www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...

Two men dead, another seriously injured after Donegal road crash Crash happened outside St Johnston village

Jesus, another two teenagers killed on our roads last night.

That brings the total of people who have died on Irish Roads in less than 2 months to 25.

A sobering figure.

www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...

Galway councillor claims RSA messaging amounts to ‘victim blaming’ – ‘Children are not killed because of a lack of high-vis vests’ A Galway councillor has called for a “no confidence” vote and a major overhaul of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), claiming its education campaigns place responsibility on vulnerable road users rather...

“Children are not killed because they're not wearing high-vis vests. Children are killed because people are speeding, they are inattentive, they are drink driving, they're on their mobile phones, or the design of our roads is not appropriate.” Cllr Alan Curran

www.independent.ie/regionals/ga...

Road Safety Authority Ireland data showing 64% of pedestrian serious injuries occurred during daylight hours

Road Safety Authority Ireland data showing 89% of pedestrian serious injuries occurred on straight stretches of road

Road Safety Authority Ireland data showing 89% of pedestrian serious injuries occurred on urban roads (60km/h or less)

#Pedestrian serious injuries in #Ireland 2020-2024
- 89% on straight roads
- 89% on urban roads (<60km/h)
- 64% in daylight

If you can't see me on a straight urban road in daylight it doesn't matter what I wear. #HiVis

Data from #RSA Link below
www.rsa.ie/docs/default...

Galway councillor claims RSA messaging amounts to ‘victim blaming’ – ‘Children are not killed because of a lack of high-vis vests’ A Galway councillor has called for a “no confidence” vote and a major overhaul of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), claiming its education campaigns place responsibility on vulnerable road users rather...

“[The RSA] have a lot of influence, and they have a lot of resources. And what they should be doing is influencing the government in particular.” ~ @alancurran.bsky.social

m.independent.ie/regionals/ga...

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Galway councillor claims RSA messaging amounts to ‘victim blaming’ – ‘Children are not killed because of a lack of high-vis vests’ A Galway councillor has called for a “no confidence” vote and a major overhaul of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), claiming its education campaigns place responsibility on vulnerable road users rather...

7 deaths on our roads over the weekend including a 16 y/o girl walking her dog.

Why the obsession over hi-vis? Why the reduction in active travel funding?
Where are the 30km/h zones?
Where are the red light cameras?
Why no enforcement?
Why aren't intelligent speed systems default on new cars?

There was (rightly!) an outcry after that young girl was killed by someone a Scrambler bike. We need the same outcry for the young girl this weekend killed by a motorist while on a PEDESTRIAN CROSSING.

Lives are being destroyed while the government wring their hands & do nothing to improve safety.

‘The water will take a car and sweep it away’: Connemara river at centre of flooding row Locals near Kylemore Bridge in Co Galway have faced the problem for years, which they say is partly due to environmental rules

The Connemara hills suffer some of the worst overgrazing in Ireland. Protect the bogs, restore the forests, you'll see peak flooding decrease...

www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

Buy audiobooks & support local bookstores Libro.fm makes it possible for you to buy audiobooks directly through local bookstores.

If anyone is thinking of switching from audible - and I would strongly recommend you do, this is my referral link (I think I get a free book or something). Libra support local book shops and are pretty much the same price (they actually reduced their prices recently).

libro.fm/referral?rf_...

In Donegal, Mayo, Galway, and Kerry corporations have applications in to harvest seaweed from the coast with absolutely no oversight.
Corporatisation of seaweed harvest would be a significant negative step for the west

Only small fraction of new homes in cities ending up on the open market for sale The gap between what’s built and what’s sold is most dramatic in Dublin and Cork.

Only 4% of newly-built homes in Dublin last year ended up on the open market for sale.

This is bonkers. The market is completely rigged in favour of "investors" (hoarders).

jrnl.ie/6957916

Fine Gael have decided that the political tide has gone out for protecting the environment. They are mistaken.

Suddenly the e-bike panic and push to overregulate makes a lot more sense. Ours is our main form of transport.

The world’s 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil far more than electric cars Electric vehicles get all the press – but it’s the smaller unsung two wheelers cutting oil demand the most.

Wait what
theconversation.com/the-worlds-2...

Bus drivers' union want to see hi-vis jackets become 'mandatory' for cyclists The union said that the issue has grown due to a ‘proliferation’ of electric vehicles.

We firmly oppose this measure, as existing evidence indicates that such laws do not, in fact, protect people who cycle.

The union should be calling for better active transport infrastructure instead of deflecting responsibility to the most vulnerable people on the roads.