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“Let’s not throw the baby out with the bathwater” says Cllr as Sinn Féin object to secure bicycle parking for staff at National Maternity Hospital A Dublin-based Green Party councillor has said there should be scrutiny of public spending, but also cautioned against overreacting after senior Sinn…

“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…

An Aerial view of the route of the old Cork - Kinsale railway www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvVZ... @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social @irishcycle.com @cyclingincork.bsky.social

As greenway debate heats up nearby, Westport councillor invites people to experience upgraded Great Western Greenway which dispels myths A Westport-based councillor has said that people should get out and experience the upgraded Great Western Greenway between Westport to Achill, which he says…

Shane O’Farrell’s mother says Heather Humphreys “not capable of being the president” The mother of Shane O’Farrell -- whose killing by a driver was subject to a State's apology -- has told The Irish Times that Heather Humphreys is not fit to be the President of Ireland because she was unable to…

I want to stress that this is not normal in Irish politics around active travel -- there's been lies and deception before of course, but it's a new level to keep suggesting people's houses are at risk when there's zero chances of that. And then pretending to wonder why people are in fear. 😵‍💫

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…

This seems to be a real comment or some fairly bad trolling. 🙃

And most main streets in Ireland... bsky.app/profile/hack...

“The energy was absolutely insane!” says Dom Whiting — the DJ on a bike — as he returns to Dublin this Saturday Dom Whiting, who attracts large crowds of people cycling, scooting and more along with him as he DJs on a tricycle, is returning to Dublin this Saturday, September 27th. Whiting said in…

As greenway debate heats up nearby, Westport councillor invites people to experience upgraded Great Western Greenway which dispels myths A Westport-based councillor has said that people should get out and experience the upgraded Great Western Greenway between Westport to Achill, which he says…

Ah, here... this is clearly AI at work...

Because nobody was run over, “dumping” people cycling into a busy road was not unsafe, says Dublin City Council official Councillors and IrishCycle.com readers reported that the lack of a formal bicycle detour made cycling less safe in Clontarf -- some motorists were aggressively tailgating or…

Dismissing privacy concerns of bus stop outside a house as an “annoyance” means planning decision is “legally defective” — High Court A High Court Judge ruled yesterday that An Bord Pleanála "significantly mischaracterised" serious concerns of privacy and security relating to a bus stop being…

Dismissing privacy concerns of bus stop outside a house as an “annoyance” means planning decision is “legally defective” — High Court A High Court Judge ruled yesterday that An Bord Pleanála "significantly mischaracterised" serious concerns of privacy and security relating to a bus stop being…

“...We’ve drifted thoughtlessly into a situation where we’ve prioritised the free passage of private motor vehicles through public space over the rights of people of all ages... Play streets are a small practical demonstration that there are other possible worlds...” irishcycle.com/2025/09/11/d...

“The energy was absolutely insane!” says Dom Whiting — the DJ on a bike — as he returns to Dublin this Saturday Dom Whiting, who attracts large crowds of people cycling, scooting and more along with him as he DJs on a tricycle, is returning to Dublin this Saturday, September 27th. Whiting said in…

IrishCycle covered the cargo bike rental expansion to the northside over the weekend, but FYI you can give feedback to Dublin City Beta below: irishcycle.com/2025/09/20/c...

“How’s IrishCycle going?” Honest answer: It needs to be better sooner rather than later irishcycle.com/2025/09/18/h...

"Joking" of murdering reckless e-scooter, e-bike users was "wrong choice of words", says Mayor of Tralee irishcycle.com/2025/09/15/j...

Free DublinBikes day tickets and free 10-minute Moby trips for ‘Car Free Day’ in Dublin City For 'Car Free Day' today, Monday, September 22nd, there will be free one-day tickets for Dublin City Council's DublinBikes and free 10-minute bike trips on Moby bikes using a code. Dublin City Council…

The Irish Times criticised for "stoking hostility between road users" as people cycling killed in crashes reaches near-decade high irishcycle.com/2025/09/19/t...

They aren’t just flower beds!!! Fascinating peak beneath the surface of one of London’s new Cycleways - you can see the complex drainage system that ensures bike lanes help protect the capital from heavy rain & the effects of climate change. And don’t they look great when they’re finished? 💚🚲👍

Dublin City Council reaffirms plan for traffic-free College Green and east end of Dame Street irishcycle.com/2025/09/21/d...

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!

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…

The Irish Times criticised for “stoking hostility between road users” as people cycling killed in crashes reaches near-decade high The Irish Times has been criticised for publishing a letter which jokingly refers to an anti-cycling trope just as three people cycling lost their lives on Irish roads…

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!

Irish Rail confirms progress on double-track Glounthaune to Midleton railway in Cork Irish Rail has confirmed that contractors are progressing to the track-laying stage of the project to double-track the Glounthaune to Midleton rail corridor. The track work, planned communications upgrade and the…

Today’s a banner day for D7 Play Streets! From Third Space café in Smithfield in 2023 to a Play Street initiative for the entire city in 2025. In 2023, myself and my friend, Sean Shanagher, organised a public meeting to see if people were interested in doing "play streets” across Dublin 7...

With new housing developments across the city, come debate over levels of parking they should have. From Ballymun to Drimnagh, plans meet with the same refrain.

Woman in her 20s killed in collision involving truck driver in Cork City A woman in her 20s who was cycling in Cork City Centre yesterday was killed in a collision involving a truck driver at the junction of Albert Street and Albert Road. The death is the third death of a person cycling in the…

"Four years ago, while working in my family’s unrelated business, life events beyond my control sparked off the move to make IrishCycle my primary job. It’s been as close to a dream job as most people ever get, but I’ve indications there’s a risk of life-changing events again in different ways..."

"Four years ago, while working in my family’s unrelated business, life events beyond my control sparked off the move to make IrishCycle my primary job. It’s been as close to a dream job as most people ever get, but I’ve indications there’s a risk of life-changing events again in different ways..."

Bloody drivers, ignoring clear traffic orders and dumping their cars wherever they like.

“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…

Man charged in connection with hit-and-run crash that killed 80-year-old who was cycling Gardaí have said that a man in his 40s, who was arrested yesterday as part of the investigation into a hit-and-run five days ago that caused the death of a man in his 80s last week, has been charged. The crash…

Attitudes towards 30km/h limit from Facebook experts is why we need enforced lower speed limits irishcycle.com/2025/09/07/a...

Shakeup of TFI bike will mean expanded reach for bike share in Summer 2026, says NTA irishcycle.com/2025/09/05/s...

Attitudes towards 30km/h limit from Facebook experts is why we need enforced lower speed limits irishcycle.com/2025/09/07/a...

Man in his 40s arrested today after man in his 80s killed in hit-and-run last week Gardaí have said that a man in his 40s was arrested today as part of the investigation into a hit-and-run five days ago that caused the death of a man in his 80s who was cycling on the R156 at Batterstown, Co Meath.…

Residents of Enniscorthy, Youghal, and Tramore asked to imput into TownsMatter research project Residents of Enniscorthy, Youghal, and Tramore are being asked to use an easy-to-use mapping tool to list transport-related challenges and opportunities in their towns. Professor of transportation at…

For those who won't reach the end... Cllr Flynn added: "With all due respect, gentlemen, if this were your neighbourhood and all of a sudden there were two pedestrian crossings being sucked down the end without your consent...” The council adding zebra crossings to neighbourhoods? The horror!

Warning to those using the westbound cycle lane from Samuel Beckett bridge. Barriers have been placed in the cycle lane making it almost .5m narrower. #Spéirghorm @dublincycling.bsky.social @irishcycle.com

You don't have to read the full thing to get a sense of it, but given that I wrote it as a long read, I hope somebody reads it all. I hope it gives insight into how some local area meetings spend their time, and why the council then takes longer than you'd expect to install zebras/cycle routes etc

Two painted zebra crossings and some planters need public consultation, insist some councillors -- RCSI offers to fund most of the costs of minor works on York Street off St Stephen's Green. -- Owning a car park "contradicts" what RCSI "stand for as a health organisation."-- "It's hypocritical,"…

“Joking” of murdering reckless e-scooter, e-bike users was “wrong choice of words”, says Mayor of Tralee The Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Terry O’Brien (Labour), said his "joking" about having a sniper shoot e-scooter and e-bike users dressed all in dressed in black and driving recklessly, was the "wrong…

Claims that Re-Turn is forcing most people to make "extra car trips" are painfully silly irishcycle.com/2025/08/07/c...

“Joking” of murdering reckless e-scooter, e-bike users was “wrong choice of words”, says Mayor of Tralee The Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Terry O’Brien (Labour), said his "joking" about having a sniper shoot e-scooter and e-bike users dressed all in dressed in black and driving recklessly, was the "wrong…