Adam O'Reilly

Why Metrolink is a much needed connection for North County Dublin Never has a transport project in Ireland been as analysed, appraised, criticised and debated as much as this

Never has a transport project in Ireland been as analysed, appraised, criticised and debated as much as this... my contribution to @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social this morning

www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Great video. Showing the ambition Cork needs and deserves.

Record numbers used public transport last year with journeys up almost 11% New figures published by the National Transport Authority show passenger numbers across Public Service Obligation (PSO) services reached an all-time ...

🚍 Public transport use Ireland use is rising

📈 Journeys up 11% in 2024 to a record 343.6 million trips made.

🟢 Thanks to Green investment in buses, trains & fare cuts, more people are choosing sustainable travel every day.

Transport should support and enable healthy lifestyles, but in Dublin, it doesn’t.

Cities like Paris and Copenhagen have transformed their transport systems to prioritise people and their health, not cars.

Dublin keeps falling further behind.
#ReimagineDublin

Team fell asleep in the second half and never woke up. Not the fitting conclusion that this great year of Cork hurling deserved.

Hopefully the drought can end after 21 years...

Finished the book last night. Fascinating from start to finish, a thrilling blend of science and storytelling.

It's incredible how far mammals have come, an evolutionary story even more epic than that of the dinosaurs.

Great to see, even though the pace of improvements to the bus network is slower than a 220 on Western Road.

I propose an upgrade to Croke Park to accommodate the demand from Cork hurling supporters. (Made with AI)

#Cork #hurling #GAA

Would be great if a new system could also show if a bus is currently full. Buses which don't stop because they are full are functionally the same as ghost or cancelled buses.

A very common occurrence on the 220 and other routes in Cork.

Recently started reading The Rise and Reign of the Mammals by @stevebrusatte.bsky.social.

I really enjoyed his first book about dinosaurs and the sequel so far seems to be just as good, if not better. Evolution is truly fascinating to learn about.

After visiting a relative this evening, I spent ages waiting for the next 203 back to the city centre as the previous was a ghost bus. There's no safe alternative of walking down the hill to Togher and getting a bus from there.

Bad planning isn't just inconvenient, it's dangerous.

The area is served by the extremely unreliable 203 bus with no safe footpaths between the stops going in either direction. The picture says it all. It's shocking how the council and Bus Eireann have allowed it to be this bad for years. (2/3)

Lehenagh Beg has to be one of the worst suburbs of #Cork in terms of planning.

Large housing estates on a hill with no footpaths down it. Cars constantly flying up and down the twisting road, making walking extremely dangerous. There's no shops or services to walk to. (1/3)

It's been a long time since I've had one of these! ☀️ #Cork

Forget Kilkenny vs Tipperary. The greatest rivalry on TV today was during the ad break at half time.

Denny Ham ad followed instantly by Brady Family Ham ad saying "what you need is a REAL ham". Absolutely brutal 🤣

#hurling #GAA

What a win for the rebels this evening. Croke Park painted red. All-Ireland Final here we come! 🟥⬜ #Cork

I've lived in Cork all my life, but only this morning I went to Ballybrack Woods (the Mangala) in Douglas for the first time. Lovely bit of nature in the city. #Cork

Spotted a British navy vessel in the city this evening. Anyone know why it's here? #Cork

It took until the very end of my 4 years in UCC to finally spot an otter! (I have seen them in Ballincollig before but never in the city centre)

#Cork @saveourbrideotters.bsky.social

I agree it's nowhere near ambitious enough.

However, it's understandable why anyone wouldn't expect multiple Luas lines by 2035 when it takes years to get a single bus shelter. The standards of ambition as well as progress in this country are too low compared to others.

Massive reform is needed.

The 2050 Luas map has been circulating for a little while now, but only the Finglas, Poolbeg, Lucan & Bray extensions are within the 2042 GDA transport Plan

We need far more ambition to deliver new Luas lines in Dublin to meet growing demand

New Lord Mayor welcomed by Cork City Council The Taoiseach stopped by for the handover of the mayoral chain

New Lord Mayor welcomed by Cork City Council - 42 years after his dad got the job

Really impressive artwork of the sun "Helios" in St Finbarr's Cathedral for the Cork Midsummer Festival. A sequel to the moon in MTU (2016), and the earth "Gaia" in Cobh (2022).

I believe tomorrow is the last day to see it. #Cork

Mahonpoint Shopping Centre have announced major expansion plans, including approx 1/3 increase in retail space, offices and apartments, along with a multi-storey car park to replace lost car spaces.

Great to see. This and the Luas would be completely transformative for the city.

Great to see so many recent transport announcements for the city. This + Luas would make a brilliant combination.

Cork and other Irish cities could learn a lot from Lund. 🇸🇪

This small Swedish university city has a strong cycling culture, light rail, abundant green spaces, and a people-focused city centre that is enjoyable to walk around without too many cars.

Having been to Utrecht a few years ago, it's exactly what Cork should be aiming for.

Traffic will certainly will get worse as long as there is no confidence in the public transport system and unsafe gaps in the active travel networks. Pro-traffic planning has dominated for too long.

Found an old newspaper from 2019 at home. Inside was an article about problems with the 220 bus route. 6 years later and nothing has changed... #Cork