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daveysean.bsky.social @daveysean.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Sligo County Councillor takes Government to task about inaction on road deaths. www.thejournal.ie/road-deaths-...
thejournal.ie
Sligo councillor says 'too much' focus on e-scooters and not enough on deaths caused by cars
The latest garda road policing figures show that 100 people have been killed in traffic collisions so far this year.
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daveysean.bsky.social @daveysean.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/15... And she manages to take a swipe at cycle lanes too as if cyclists aren't "residents". #carbrain
limerickleader.ie
‘Replace green spaces with parking spots’, says councillor
A COUNCILLOR wants to see green areas in estates used to accommodate more parking spots. Cllr Catherine Slattery, Fianna Fail, made the call at this month’s metropolitan district meeting. She said res...
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daveysean.bsky.social @daveysean.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dubl... "In Waterford, 86 per cent supported building cycle tracks physically separated from traffic and pedestrians, even where that means less room for other traffic. In Galway, that figure was 82 per cent, Cork 73 per cent, Dublin 71 per cent and Limerick 69 per cent."
irishtimes.com
Cycling in Dublin 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
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daveysean.bsky.social @daveysean.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
The full bingo card in this article. Aggressive drivers, disabled space abuse, oversized vehicles, driving on footpaths, Gardai presence being the only solution that worked (until they leave). m.independent.ie/regionals/du...
m.independent.ie
Aggression of drivers and inconsiderate parking outside Dublin primary school causing ‘bedlam’, says worried principal
A school principal has said it is “only a matter of time” before a child is knocked down outside her school.
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Ola Løkken Nordrum @olaln.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
We can use this crisis for good. 🚲 Roll out temporary cycle lanes 🚋 Make public transport free for a time ⚽ Car free days in cities 🚘 30 km/h speed limit in urban areas We do not have to double down on fossil fuels. We can choose a different path. My piece in the Journal this week.
thejournal.ie
Petrol and diesel hikes: Government pushes the same old fix in a worsening climate crisis
As prices rise at the pumps, the Government should be changing course on fossil fuel use to secure our future, but instead it’s doubling down with subsidies.
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daveysean.bsky.social @daveysean.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
www.thejournal.ie/rsa-disbande... The Government dithers and people die. This year could see the highest death toll on the roads in a decade.
thejournal.ie
Government abandons plan to disband Road Safety Authority in surprise u-turn
Minister of State with responsibility for roads, Sean Canney, said splitting up the organisation would be very costly.
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daveysean.bsky.social @daveysean.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social Here is a golden opportunity for Fine Gael to make a real difference in reducing road fatalities, by addressing the grubby self serving actions of a Fine Gael Cllr. Please take action to protect road users from the likes of Liam Galvin. www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
rte.ie
Cllr asked supt to 'sort' speeding ticket, court hears
A Fine Gael councillor tabled a motion to Limerick County Council for the Government to review the position of GoSafe vans at the same time as he requested a garda superintendent to "sort" a speeding ...
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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Stop blaming the victims. Stop pushing this dangerous narrative. Start tackling dangerous driving. Vision Zero won’t happen while we ignore the people actually causing the harm.
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Geraldine Herbert @gerherbert.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
"Inconsistent policing leaves the law-abiding motorist feeling unprotected and the dangerous one feeling untouchable." My piece on @independent.ie about the Crowe Report #CroweReport #Roadsafety www.independent.ie/irish-news/g...
independent.ie
Geraldine Herbert: Damning Crowe Report lays bare how dangerously unprotected Ireland’s roads are
Ireland’s roads have claimed 103 lives so far this year, and one in three of those was a pedestrian, cyclist or e-scooter user. It’s a toll that reminds us just how dangerously unprotected the country...
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daveysean.bsky.social @daveysean.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
@liamquaidetd.bsky.social . Thanks for highlighting this. It's so disheartening. Any response expected ? @angardasiochana.bsky.social
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daveysean.bsky.social @daveysean.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
edition.cnn.com/2025/02/28/p...
edition.cnn.com
‘A coward who is Vladimir Putin’s puppet’: Rep. Moulton on Trump’s meeting with Zelensky | CNN Politics
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) called President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance cowards and puppets after their meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky devolved into a tense shouting match.
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Now, more than ever is a time for Europe to stand united, with Zelensky, and with Ukraine.
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Sligo Cycling Campaign @sligocycling.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Spring is in the air & members & friends of Sligo Cycling Campaign are going to stretch our legs a little bit farther now & start a #MonthlyCycle to #GoStrandhill. This is not an organised event just a meet up at 11 am in Strandhill on the 1st Sunday of the month. See you there!
Logo saying  Sligo Coastal Mobility Route and images of 1 person walking and 2 people cycling different kinds of bikes2 people  wearing cycling helmets are standing on the side of the road on the way to Strandhill.. The woman is holding an A4 folder promoting the idea of a Sligo Coastal Mobility Route 4 members of Sligo Cycling Campaign are chatting and having coffee at a picnic table at Strandhill Peoples Market .  they have cycled out form Sligo.A  child's bicycle trailer and 2 children's bikes are parked at Strandhill Peoples Market.  The children's helmets are resting on the trailer. The older children have cycled out from Sligo and the small child was towed in the trailer by his Mum
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daveysean.bsky.social @daveysean.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
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Irish Examiner @irishexaminer.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
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'For the first time in a decade, I can see': Gene therapy in Dublin restores blind man's sight
Sligo man can now see 'outlines and blobs of colours' after the groundbreaking ocular gene therapy surgery in the Mater Hospital
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