Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Everyone in Limerick is gone to Kilkee and Ballybunion. 120
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Every book on the front window display of O'Mahony's Bookshop in Limerick is about the climate and environment crises. Some excellent reads there. 👏🏻 @omahonysbooks.bsky.social 1218
Reposted by Brian LeddinBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Riding bikes is 10X more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities. And that’s just the climate emissions. Doesn’t include the massive public & personal cost difference, the air & noise pollution difference, the massive space difference, etc, etc…Via @theconversation.bsky.socialtheconversation.comCycling is ten times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero citiesActive travel can help tackle the climate crisis earlier than electric vehicles – even if you swap the car for a bike for just one trip a day. 541797594
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 14/04/2026What a cowardly act by the Healy Rae brothers. www.independent.ie/irish-news/g...independent.ieGovernment wins confidence vote after Michael Healy-Rae resigns as minister over fuel protest response{ "themeId": "lct_64772ae4d1d7dec0c5b716ac", "clientId": "64772ae4d1d7dec0c5b716af", "liveblogId": "69d496e1b1c5b010a19711d6"} 141
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 09/04/2026It is widely agreed that the transport sector is the most difficult of all to decarbonize due to sprawl and dispersed settlement patterns caused by these kinds of road projects. It isn't the cleverest idea to make that challenge even harder. www.rte.ie/news/2026/04...rte.ieGalway City Ring Road approved after decades of delaysThe Galway City Ring Road project has been granted approval by An Coimisiún Pleanála after delays of over 20 years. 160
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 04/04/2026€70m for a 27km greenway (€2.6m per km) seems like an awful lot. Then again, a 2km road costing €80m (€40m per km) was opened during the week in Limerick, despite having dubious benefit, but nobody batted an eye. If anything there was a surreal level of fanfare. www.rte.ie/news/munster...rte.ieKerry council defends €70m investment in greenwayKerry County Council has insisted that an investment of more than €70m in the construction of a 27km greenway in the south of the county will be recouped, despite a threefold increase in the estimated... 031
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 12/03/2026This is like an airport saying it's reducing its emissions but ignoring the emissions from the planes. www.rte.ie/news/busines...rte.ie€200m to decarbonise Ireland-Scotland gas interconnectorGas Networks Ireland has announced plans to spend €200m to decarbonise its two compressor stations in Scotland - a development which it says will decrease its greenhouse gas emissions by 42%. 140
Reposted by Brian LeddinRichard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · 10/01/2026The idea that journalists, politicians, groups or - you know, women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ people - should "stay on the pitch" doesn't really hold up. Foreign Minister's account has 60k followers - 40 likes, 13k views? Blue ticks straight to the top of the queue with misogyny, bile. 19585198
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 09/01/2026Finally, there's a focus on politicians using X / Twitter and it looks like it's becoming less acceptable for them to use the platform. But politicians use it often because they know the journalists are on it. Media needs to look in the mirror. @drivetime.bsky.social 120
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 13/12/2025Good to hear this raised in the Dáil. www.clare.fm/news/governm...clare.fmGovernment Urged To Give Timeline On Shannon Airport Rail Link - Clare FMGovernment Urged To Give Timeline On Shannon Airport Rail Link - News % Clare FM 031
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 12/12/2025I find myself agreeing with Councillor Healy Rae. Integrating the rail, road, and air infra makes a lot of sense. One other thing I'd add is the need for passing loops / double track on sections of the Mallow to Tralee railway to ramp up its capacity. m.independent.ie/regionals/ke...m.independent.ieMoving train station closer to Kerry Airport ‘a no-brainer’ for connectivityThe idea of relocating Farranfore train station closer to Kerry Airport has been raised by a Kerry Councillor who said Farranfore should serve as a national template for rail, road, and flight connect... 161
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 09/12/2025High tide in Limerick City this morning. The construction works are flood defences. They'll be needed sooner rather than later. 060
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 04/12/2025This really does sound like great news for the city. Credit to all who were involved in making it happen. I'm not aware of the company but these read as very high skilled roles. Ideally, most of those who fill them will live in or near the city centre. www.limerickleader.ie/news/breakin...share.googleBREAKING: Spanish firm announces plans for 70 jobs as it expands into Limerick city centreChipmaking company Openchip set to open at landmark building in heart of city 020
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 26/11/2025Politicians in Counties Clare and Limerick have some explaining to do. It was announced today that Cork is getting massive rail investment through the National Development Plan while the Midwest is getting nothing at all. Did our politicians even lobby for it? www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...irishexaminer.comRevised National Development Plan delivers €1bn for Cork rail expansion and new stationsMore than €1bn will accelerate Cork’s commuter rail expansion as the updated NDP shifts transport spending towards a new 1:1 ratio 162
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 24/11/2025My old phone gave up the ghost but have to say I'm fairly impressed with the camera on the new one! Beautiful night out there. 010
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 20/11/2025"what was once a safe road" What does that mean? Was it safe for children walking and cycling, for example? 131
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 19/10/2025There is nobody that I'm aware of who is joining the dots between our economic model and the destruction of nature quite as well as Aislínn Kelly is. This thoughtful and articulate opinion piece deserves to be widely read. open.substack.com/pub/aislinna...open.substack.comThe Land Calls AgainThe fields where freedom once took root now call for protection 021
Reposted by Brian LeddinClare Noone @drclarenoone.bsky.social · 13/10/2025🌍 First episode now live! With the inspirational @peterthorne.bsky.social 🎧 Climate Change: Off the Record — with @roisinmoriarty.com and myself. @maynoothuniversity.ie @ucc.ie @universityofgalway.bsky.social #ipcc #icca open.spotify.com/episode/4PWP...open.spotify.comEpisode 1: IPCC Scientist Professor Peter Thorne 12416
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 16/09/2025Some people want more cars and fewer homes in Limerick City. It beggars belief. www.limerickleader.ie/news/plannin...limerickleader.ieJust 27 parking spots planned for 285-home development in LimerickConcern raised at affordable housing development at Limerick's docklands 030
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 13/09/2025Good progress being made outside Thomond Park on the TUS to city centre active travel scheme. 120
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 12/09/2025Limerick folks, can you identify the building marked with the number 27? The map dates to 1786. 000
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 11/09/2025Was delighted to meet the one and only @thinkorswim.bsky.social at O'Mahony's Bookshop in Limerick last night. John was there to talk about his new book "The Lie of the Land". I've only just started into it but going by the great discussion last night I think it will be very worth reading. 1172
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 06/09/2025This purchase of a large site by Limerick Council, seemingly on the initiative of Mayor John Moran is quite interesting. Here's a thread .. www.limerickleader.ie/news/propert...limerickleader.ieBREAKING: Multi-million euro Limerick farm of land purchased for councilPark and ride facility for Ryder Cup 2027 in Adare Manor is one of the proposals for the site 160
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 01/09/2025I don't see a compelling argument here. The good folks of Ranelagh and Rathmines are doing such low mileage that switching to EVs won't make any dent on carbon emissions. www.newstalk.com/news/exempt-...newstalk.comExempt EV charging arms from planning rules - Fine Gael TDTD James Geoghegan said many of his constituents worry about how they would charge an EV, given the low number of public charging points. 140
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 28/08/2025This is pretty big news for public transport in the Midwest. When Dublin Coach first came on the scene they revolutionised bus travel between Kerry, Clare, Limerick and Dublin. But the service deteriorated dramatically in recent years. Hopefully it'll improve again now. www.clare.fm/news/ennis-t...clare.fmEnnis To Dublin Bus Service Operator Acquired By Galway Company - Clare FMEnnis To Dublin Bus Service Operator Acquired By Galway Company - News % Clare FM 030
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 08/07/2025This opinion piece in yesterday's Irish Times could be better, to say the least. There are arguments against these kinds of EV chargers that have nothing to do with aesthetics even if that might be where many objectors are coming from. www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...irishtimes.comJennifer O'Connell: Objecting to ‘the look’ of EV charging arms is like complaining about the upholstery on the TitanicIreland, I have often thought smugly since my return from California, wouldn’t tolerate such pretentious, self-destructive nonsense as a ban on clothes lines. Enter the row over EV charging arms 120
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 26/06/2025It's obviously not just a 'legal hurdle' that can be overcome with another cut at planning. Clearly there's a substantive problem with the project but neither the politicians nor those interviewing them want to engage with that. www.donegaldaily.com/2025/06/24/d...donegaldaily.comDonegal demands urgent action as A5 legal hurdle prolongs dangers - Donegal DailyFacebookTweetLinkedInPrint Every day that the A5 project is delayed carries a risk of more heartbreak, says two Donegal deputies after… 031
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 25/06/2025I'm seeing a few news reports lately which purport to be about road safety but might they be veiled attempts by hedge cutting contractors to get business from Councils? If the concern is road safety surely the main ask would be for motorists to drive carefully? connachttribune.ie/galway-hedge...connachttribune.ieGalway hedge growth leaves drivers’ sightlines restricted - Connacht Tribune - Galway City TribuneGalway hedge growth leaves drivers’ sightlines restricted 130
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 12/06/2025Politicians in Clare and Limerick need to step up and speak up and deliver this transformative infrastructure for the Midwest Region. 086
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 25/05/2025This was published yesterday morning. Later yesterday an elderly woman was killed by a young man driving a tractor in County Clare. There is no doubt that tractors are bigger and faster than ever before and they pose a real risk to other road users. www.independent.ie/farming/dair...independent.iePeter Hynes: Stop complaining that tractors go too fast on rural roads – it’s just not trueWe cut our first-cut silage in the glorious weather last weekend. We mowed it ourselves and then the contractors raked it and picked up the following morning. 1121
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 19/05/2025Great to see top quality cycle racing on the medieval streets of Limerick at the weekend. Well done to Greenmount Cycling Academy, @cyclingireland.bsky.social and @limerickcouncil.bsky.social for bringing this spectacular event to the city centre. 050
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 13/05/2025Brand new cycle lanes, bus stops and landscaping in Raheen, Limerick (between Raheen roundabout and Quinn's Cross roundabout). This section is around St. Nessan's school. 1151
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 05/05/2025If you believe the Galway Ring Road should be given planning permission, this thread may give you pause for thought. 053
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 03/05/2025The path between Limerick City and @unioflimerick.bsky.social along the bank of the Shannon River is just stunning at this time of year. 1100
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 29/04/2025It's great to see MEPs highlighting the need for improvements in our rail service. However, pointing the finger at @irishrail.bsky.social is not really fair considering Cynthia's own party starved them of the necessary investment for decades. www.independent.ie/irish-news/i...independent.ie‘It is sloppy’ – train delays criticised as Irish Rail data lays bare extent of rail punctuality problemsThe Cork to Dublin train service was late 21 out of 26 times over the course of a month, according to data from Irish Rail. 050
Reposted by Brian LeddinThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 21/04/2025Pope Francis, who died on Monday at 88, was a strong and vocal environmental advocate and used his papacy to help inspire global efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions. He framed climate change as an urgent spiritual issue and helped push the world to take action.nytimes.comHow Pope Francis Helped Inspire the Global Movement Against Climate ChangeFrancis framed climate change as an urgent spiritual issue and helped push the world to take action. 562013346
Reposted by Brian LeddinPádraig McEvoy @padraigmcevoy.bsky.social · 19/04/2025The impacts of fossil fuel advertisements on our everyday decisions. padraigmcevoy.substack.com/p/totem-pole... With acknowledgements to: - @brianleddin.bsky.social - @codohertynews.bsky.social - Aisling Bolton-Dowling - @antaisce.bsky.social - @johnnycollins.bsky.social - @olaln.bsky.social 0104
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Good to see the new road markings on Sarsfield Bridge reminding motorists to travel at 30kph or below. Most motorists do so anyway but some don't. Sarsfield Bridge is a very important pedestrian route in and out of the city centre and it's important that it's safe for them. 061
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 05/04/2025Unless we have experienced similar tragedy it is impossible to understand the pain that has been brought on this family in Galway today. There is no excuse for our roads and streets not being safe for children to walk and cycle along. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...irishtimes.comGirl (6) dies after being hit by truck while cycling in Co GalwayChild fatally injured in collision with heavy goods vehicle 25417
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 05/04/2025This square in Brussels was a car park until last year. Now it's a vibrant public space where people go to socialise and relax. 1237
Reposted by Brian LeddinStephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · 01/04/2025New analysis of relationship between car weight and fatal collision rates in the UK finds “ppl driving heavier cars are disproportionately involved in more fatal collisions”. Particularly the case for those involving other cars or pedestrians. Available here: www.researchgate.net/publication/... 1310956
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 30/03/2025Well done @unioflimerick.bsky.social. There is no excuse to still be on X / Twitter. 0248
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 05/03/2025Labour taking the high moral ground on climate here but they ran a mile from from going into government to do anything about it themselves. Whatever credibility Fianna Fáil have on the issue the Labour Party have less. www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...irishexaminer.comTaoiseach describes damning climate report as ‘highly speculative and uncertain’Micheál Martin also hit back at accusations that the Government is “rowing back” on its climate commitments 050
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 24/02/2025www.independent.ie/opinion/eamo...independent.ieEamon Ryan: We need to be smart and electrify rather than relying on imported gasThe war in Ukraine has changed the world of energy in so many ways. For Europe, which imports almost all of its fossil fuels, it showed how we are at risk from supplies being cut off and used as a wea... 051
Brian Leddin @brianleddin.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Short thread 🧵 1. This is a great opportunity for Limerick and Clare, specifically the "Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area". We have a fantastic plan for commuter rail, and the good news is that (unlike the other regional cities) most of it is already built. www.independent.ie/irish-news/s...independent.ieSpecial powers to force the rezoning of land for housing ‘will see houses built closer to town centres’Special powers are going to be used to rezone large tracts of land for building houses. 194
