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National Challenge Fund, 'Sustainable Communities' Challenge, working on sustainable mobility and community in small-medium towns, specifically Enniscorthy. UCD, TCD and TASC. citiesgovernancesustainability.eu/c…

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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
We’re pleased to share that @Dean Phelan and @niamhmcherry.bsky.social will present “Democratising Policy for Urban Just Transitions” at the Conference of Irish Geographers 2026! www.conferenceofirishgeographers.ie/full-program... @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
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Full Programme
Please see below the final conference schedule and book of abstracts.
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Ireland’s fuel protests are about more than rising prices. A timely piece from Dr Kieran Harrahill for TASC: www.tasc.ie/blog/2026/04... @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
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Food (and fuel) for thought: unpacking Ireland’s fuel protests
Over the past week, Ireland has witnessed scenes not seen for a generation.
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Our team member Dr Dean Phelan has been invited to present our project at Transport Ireland 2026 on 4 June. Looking forward to sharing our work on sustainable and shared mobility solutions co-created with communities. @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU #CONUNDRUM
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Congratulations to our Co-PI @briancaulfield.bsky.social and @Abhilash on the new publication! A valuable contribution showing what sustainability transitions are really about. Open access here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
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Affluence, Spatial Spillovers, and Inequality in Household Energy Transitions: Exploring the Determinants of Sustainable Technology Adoption in Ireland
This study investigates the spatial and socioeconomic determinants of household adoption of sustainable technologies in Ireland—specifically heat pump…
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Great to see our Tramore Local Mobility Plan featured by the Sustainable Mobility Academy! @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU 🔗 www.sustainablemobilityacademy.ie/news-events/...
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BABLE - Post: Tramore Unveils New Plan to Improve Local Travel for Everyone
Tramore Unveils New Plan to Improve Local Travel for Everyone
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
On 22 Jan, we launched the Tramore Community-Led Mobility Strategy, co-created with the local community as part of CONUNDRUM. Well done team! Here is the link: 🔗 citiesgovernancesustainability.eu/wp-content/u... @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Launching the Tramore Community Mobility Strategy Big thanks to all stakeholders for their time, insights and commitment; this work wouldn’t exist without you. See the details of time and location for the launch below: @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
🌍🚊 Happy World Sustainable Transport Day! A good reminder that better mobility isn’t just about cleaner tech, it’s about safer streets, easier daily trips, and transport systems that support fair, resilient regions. Small changes help! @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
🚗 Another major M7 breakdown shows how fragile Ireland’s mobility system is. News: www.rte.ie/news/regiona... Our project looks at why these failures happen and how better planning + governance can build resilient regional connectivity. @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
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Thousands of people 'trapped' on M7 every day, Dáil hears
"Thousands" of people are spending their lives stuck in traffic to Dublin, the Dáil has heard.
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
The CONUNDRUM team is pleased to highlight the appearance of Professor Niamh Cherry and Dr Dean Phelan on yesterday’s episode on RTÉ One! Our recent impact case study has been published by the UCD and is available by the link below. @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
📺 Tune in tonight! Professor @niamhmcherry.bsky.social and Dr @deanphelan.bsky.social from UCD School of Geography feature in RTÉ One’s 10 Things to Know About… Episode 1: “Change” 🗓️ Mon 10 Nov | 8:30 pm | RTÉ One & Player Learn more about the CONUNDRUM project 👉 bit.ly/3LyCGKc
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ CONUNDRUM was featured by Wexford Co Co at the 1st Sláintecare Healthy Communities Conference. Our colleague Dean Phelan shared our work in Enniscorthy, showing how local collaboration drives sustainable mobility across Ireland. @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund#NextGenerationEU
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
@briancaulfield.bsky.social shares great insights in The Irish Times on what’s next for rail in Dublin, Cork, Limerick & Galway, and why sustainable transport needs long-term vision. @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU Read it here 👉 www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
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Brian Caulfield: Now Metrolink is going ahead, what’s the next rail project for Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway?
If Luas Finglas is delivered on time, there will have been a 15-year gap since the last Luas extension
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Thanks to everyone who joined our CONUNDRUM workshops in Tramore! 🌊 Great to hear local voices shaping ideas. If you missed it, share your challenges & solutions at townsmatter.ie — your input will guide the final mobility report. @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
🚶‍♀️🚲 Tramore Sustainable Transport Workshop 🚍 Join us on 24 Sept, 6–7 pm @ Coastguard Cultural Centre. Hosted by Conor Mark Dowling – share your views & help shape the Tramore Community Mobility Strategy. @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
After mapping transport in Tramore, we’re ready for the final step: sharing solutions with the community. Join us Sept 24, 6pm at the Coastguard Cultural Centre to help prioritise people-centred, sustainable options. @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Our new UGoveRN post explores how bridging top-down governance and bottom-up perspectives through productive tension can lead to more just and inclusive urban transitions. Read more here 👉 ugovern.eu/bridging-top... #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.ie
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Great to see the East Cork Railway Alliance gaining well-deserved coverage! 🚆 Enhanced mobility and stronger transport links for towns like Youghal mean real benefits. 🌍 Read more: www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster... #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.ie
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Resumption of Youghal train services would alleviate traffic woes, says railway group
The East Cork Railway Alliance wants the section of the rail between Midleton and Youghal reopened
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Our colleagues contributed to running workshops in Youghal and Tramore this week. Utilising the local knowledge of community members, we will undertake analysis to identify solutions to enhance mobility and community well-being. Funded by @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Another exciting day last week for the CONUNDRUM project — this time in Enniscorthy with a film crew, sharing our work and its impact. Delighted to highlight why community engagement matters in shaping better transport governance. #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.ie
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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Another busy day for us on the @Researchireland.ie @Conundrum.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social project delighted to be in Enniscorthy with a film crew explaining our project, it's impact and the importance of community engagement in transport governance #NextGenerationEU #NationalChallengeFund
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
We couldn't have asked for better weather at our Youghal challenge mapping workshops! Our next event is at the end of July. Please reach out to get involved. Funded by @researchireland.ie #ConundrumProject #PeopleLedPlanning #ActiveTravel #MobilityForAll
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Our team held community mapping workshops in Youghal this week to identify mobility challenges & opportunities for improving sustainable & accessible mobility. An essential step in creating a community-led mobility strategy for Youghal. #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.ie
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
This recent article on Active Travel has found that Community Engagement and working with stakeholders is critical- this is mirrored in our work on CONUNDRUM. Listening to communities is key. @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/news/regiona... #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
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'Blueprint' for rural sustainable travel open in Longford
A transport project in Longford town described as "a blueprint for sustainable transport across rural Ireland" is to be officially opened.
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
🚶‍♀️🚲 CONUNDRUM were delighted to welcome the Holywell Trust to University College Dublin this week! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the discussion and contributed to a thoughtful and engaging session. #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU #Research Ireland
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
#Enniscorthy showed how everyday changes—like biking and saving energy—add up to real climate impact. 🌍 We are delighted to be working with #Enniscorthy on sustainable mobility. The future is community-powered. 💪🌱 #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.ie @irishtimes.com
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The whole community approach to climate action
Global Action Plan’s first Climate Champions project hits targets within urban community of Enniscorthy
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
CONUNDRUM featured in the UCD Community Engagement Report where we’re co-creating mobility solutions with locals to tackle climate challenges and improve daily life. This kind of inclusive engagement is key to real impact. #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.ie
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Consultation on the future of Seamus Rafter Bridge for flood relief plan. This is why accessible, inclusive engagement matters—especially when the issue touches both history and community safety. #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.ie www.thejournal.ie/seamus-rafte...
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The OPW wants to demolish this bridge in Enniscorthy
The Seamus Rafter Bridge could be demolished to reduce the adverse affects the town has faced as a result of flooding.
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Throwback to a recent public engagement our team member @briancaulfield.bsky.social saw while in Sydney. We need to make sure our work is reaching many different audiences for effective co-creation. #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.ie
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Great day at the CONUNDRUM Workshop last week at Trinity College Dublin! Looking forward to seeing how this innovative platform evolves! 🌍🚲🚌 #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU #ResearchIreland
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
We are still reflecting on our learnings from the field last week, it has been such a busy time for our team, and we still managed to get in the field to explore: New Ross, Tramore, Dungarvan and Youghal. #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.ie
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
CONUNDRUM was also busy in the community this week. @deanphelan.bsky.social, @briancaulfield.bsky.social and Kieran Harrahill led a workshop with local stakeholders in Enniscorthy to consider an online platform to map their mobility @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
This week @niamhmcherry.bsky.social, @briancaulfield.bsky.social, Kieran Harrahill and @rachelmcardle.bsky.social attended @researchireland.ie's Design Thinking Training. We are looking forward to continuing our co-creation activities over the coming months! #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Dr. Dean Phelan, our brilliant team member, was delighted to attend the CIG 2025 in Belfast last week to share our latest update on the Conundrum Project. A big thank you to the CIG 2025 organisers for bringing together such a vibrant and engaged community. #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Yesterday @niamhmcherry.bsky.social and Madeleine Gan were delighted to discuss CONUNDRUM as part of @researchireland.bsky.social Research Ireland's National Showcase Challenge in Croke Park. A great opportunity to network and meet other teams. #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
There is exciting work being done on the national stage regarding mobility. We look forward to seeing how a Cork Luas could aid sustainable mobility and community building in Cork. #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.bsky.social www.transportforireland.ie/news/luas-co...
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LUAS Cork launches emerging preferred routes as public consultation is launched
LUAS Cork launches emerging preferred routes as public consultation is launched
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
One of our team members @briancaulfield.bsky.social presented his research at the University of Melbourne this week. It is great to see discussions on planning, transport and reducing emissions happening internationally #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.bsky.social
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
We were delighted to hear about the enhanced Route 384 TFI Local Link bus service between Wexford and Enniscorthy, partly informed by our survey work with Local Link. locallinkwexford.ie/service-upda... @researchireland.bsky.social #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
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News Updates
18th March 2025 TFI Local Link to enhance Route 384 between Wexford and Enniscorthy From the 27th of March, TFI Local Link Wexford will enhance bus services between Wexford and Enniscorthy. This enhanced route is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the
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Brian Caulfield @briancaulfield.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Delighted that our @researchireland.bsky.social funded @conundrumsfi.bsky.social which has received Grow Phase funding as a finalist under the NCF programme. Very happy to be working with @niamhmcherry.bsky.social, Abhilash Singh, @deanphelan.bsky.social and Rachel McArdle on this project....
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Dean Phelan @deanphelan.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
I’m delighted that @conundrumsfi.bsky.social was chosen as a finalist in the @researchireland.bsky.social Sustainable Communities Challenge. Im excited to help grow a fantastic project with the best colleagues & mentors @niamhmcherry.bsky.social @briancaulfield.bsky.social @rachelmcardle.bsky.social
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
@niamhmcherry.bsky.social @briancaulfield.bsky.social @deanphelan.bsky.social @rachelmcardle.bsky.social
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
We are thrilled to announce we have been funded in the grow phase of Research Ireland’s Sustainable Communities Challenge. This give us an opportunity to replicate our work in Enniscorthy across two new towns. Please join us in April for further information #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
🚨We are hiring!🚨 We are looking to hire a postdoctoral researcher to join our UCD team led by @niamhmcherry.bsky.social. Closing date: April 3rd at 12noon. All details are here: universityvacancies.com/university-c... @briancaulfield.bsky.social @deanphelan.bsky.social @rachelmcardle.bsky.social
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UCD Post-Doc Lvl 1, UCD School of Geography, Temp 11 Months | University Vacancies IrelandUniversity Vacancies Logo
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Catch up on our talk at the UCD Citizen Science event on Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYv2... @ucdlibrary.bsky.social @deanphelan.bsky.social @rachelmcardle.bsky.social @researchireland.bsky.social #NationalChallengeFund #nextgenerationeu
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The CONUNDRUM Project: UCD Citizen Science event 24 February 2025
YouTube video by UCDLibrary
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Dean Phelan @deanphelan.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Rachel and I had a lot of fun presenting our work on the @researchireland.bsky.social funded @conundrumsfi.bsky.social project this morning as part of the UCD Citizen Science Community of Practice. Thanks to Jane Nolan for organising, @ucdlibrary.bsky.social for hosting, and all those who attended.
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Thank you @ucdlibrary.bsky.social for having us, a lot of discussion in the room about the challenges and benefits of co-creation work and the benefit this can bring to communities. Thank you Jane Nolan for organising! @researchireland.bsky.social #NationalChallengeFund #nextgenerationeu
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
We are very excited to be speaking at this event at UCD this Monday 24th of February about our co-creation method and our process in Enniscorthy #NationalChallengeFund #nextgenerationeu @researchireland.bsky.social @deanphelan.bsky.social @rachelmcardle.bsky.social
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