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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Irish Cycling Campaign took part in a lovely night-time and full moon spin out to Dunsink Observatory last Friday night. Most enjoyable and educational! Full account at link below - And watch this space for our next social events! www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/dublin-cycli...
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
We badly need to increase the level of transport capital funding for cycling and walking. We met Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers on the 15th to present our budget submission- www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/irish-cyclin... 1/3
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Irish Cycling Campaign Pre-Budget 2027 Submission
Our overarching message:Increase the Level of Transport Capital Funding Allocated to Create High-Quality Conditions for Cycling and Walking Countrywide ——————— Earlier this month, Irish Cycling…
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Join the @dublin_cycling_campaign supported by @ibikedublin for a Harvest #fullmoon cycle to @diasdunsink with Prof. Peter T. Gallagher director of Dunsink Observatory. There will be a tour and talk in the Dunsink Observatory. Along the Royal Canal with moon themed music. Meeting 7pm at Barnados
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Huge turnout last night to see @tomflood.bsky.social deliver his genius, funny messages in person. 'BICYCLES DELIVER THE FREEDOM THAT CAR ADS PROMISE' (l to r) Ciara and nlsj.bsky.social of JCFJ, Tom, Claire Byrne of TCD and Damien our NCC
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Great to see South Dublin County Council featured in this European Cyclists' Federation video series about promoting bike use going to school or just getting around neighbourhoods. #activetravel contentwithpurpose.co.uk/ecf/thepower...
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South Dublin County Council - ECF - The Power of Cycling
Discover how Cycle South Dublin is using safe cycling routes, public art and community spaces to help children and families move independently.
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A good start to #MobilityWeek? After another weekend of terrible tragedy on Ireland's roads, EU ministers have a chance to talk some sense into Government at today's meeting: irish-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/events/in...
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
It's striking how 'provide good infrastructure and people will cycle' is repeated so often in this series of short videos. The potential benefits of cycling are huge. Ireland needs to be far more ambitious, far more courageous. contentwithpurpose.co.uk/ecf/thepower...
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
'What if one shift changed everything!?' asks a new video series from our colleagues at ECF. It highlights how cycling benefits society as a whole, not just through mobility but by improving public health, boosting sustainability and supporting the economy contentwithpurpose.co.uk/ecf/thepower...
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Home - ECF - The Power of Cycling
Explore “The Power of Cycling”, a digital series from the European Cyclists’ Federation and Content With Purpose showing how cycling supports sustainable mobility, health, climate action, tourism and…
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We are thrilled to announce that the Autumn / Winter 2026 Gathering of our Irish Cycling Campaign’s members will take place in Dublin on Saturday 07 November. Details soon. www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/icc-autumn-w...
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Lower and Safer 30km/h Speed Limits – ICC Submissions Over the last few months, Irish Cycling Campaign has been working hard making submissions on Councils’ proposals for lower urban speed limits. Much of this technical work takes place Full story: irishcyclingcampaign.ie/lower-and-sa...
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Lower and Safer 30km/h Speed Limits – ICC Submissions
Over the last few months, Irish Cycling Campaign has been working hard making submissions on Councils’ proposals for lower urban speed limits.  Much of this technical work takes place behind the…
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I BIKE Dublin @ibikedublin.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Get your tickets now! www.eventbrite.ie/e/reframing-... @tomflood.bsky.social @jcfjustice.bsky.social @dublincommuters.bsky.social @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social @irishdocsenv.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social
Poster for Tom Flood lecture entitled "Reframing Road Safety" Tuesday 22nd September at Dargan Theatre, Trinity College Dublin. It shows a small boy with a school bag standing in front of a large GMC vehicle. The boys head barely comes up to the headlights on the vehicle. The test at the bottom reads "Invisible: The All-New 2026 Child"

The logos of JCFJ, Dublin Commuter Coalition, Irish Cycling Campaign, I BIKE Dublin, Trinity College Dublin and Irish Doctors for the Environment are in the bottom left
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Protest the public transport fee increases. - Tomorrow - 5:30pm - Government Buildings
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Public on-line vote · Clondalkin, Dublin, Ireland - deadline Friday 4 September Support a 30 km/h speed limit for urban villages including Templeogue, Lucan, Tallaght, Newcastle, Rathcoole, Clondalkin, Saggart, Palmerstown, and Rathfarnham. A permanent speed limit of votelf.com/v/11739
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Irish Cycling Campaign Welcome to the Irish Cycling Campaign – the national voice for everyday cycling. The Irish Cycling Campaign (previously known as Cyclist.ie) is a network of 1000+ passionate…
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Why do folks get so worked up about compulsory helmets for bike users? We in ICC (& @ecf) are quite concerned about the near universal assumed efficacy of them against impact with a moving vehicle when one of the manufacturers (Giro) is on record stating that whereas www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
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Should you wear a helmet when cycling?
While helmets are seen as an obvious safety measure for some, the question of making their usage compulsory remains controversial. Our reporter Florence Okojie has been looking at the issue.
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
You may have seen your local Council are running consultations about lower speed limits. Lower limits are PROVEN to improve road safety AND encourage active travel. Here's a good example: Our South Dublin group have shared their submission and some background. www.dublincycling.com/cycling/prop...
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Proposed Speed Limits for South Dublin - Have Your Say!
South Dublin Special Speed Limit Bye Laws 2026 - Its Important to Make Your Voice Heard!
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
"Nearly eight out of ten children never cycle to school, despite over two-thirds of parents saying it would be their preferred method of transport, according to new research." Una Morrison speaking to RTE 9 O'Clock News last night: 20.52 min www.rte.ie/player/serie...
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The Irish Cycling Campaign is expanding and we are looking to take on a Membership Development Officer All the details are at www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/irish-cyclin.... NB: Deadline for applications is Friday 21 August 2026. Do please spread the word!
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Irish Cycling Campaign is really delighted to be supporting the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice in organising and promoting a public lecture on ‘Reframing Road Safety’ to be delivered by Tom Flood, the well known Canadian communications expert www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/reframing-ro...
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Reframing Road Safety – A Public Lecture by Tom Flood
Irish Cycling Campaign is really delighted to be supporting the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice in organising and promoting a public lecture on ‘Reframing Road Safety’ to be delivered by Tom…
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Irish Cycling Campaign – Membership Development Officer Role We’re looking to hire a Membership Development Officer. The deadline for applying is just three weeks away - Fri 21 Aug 2026. Do please spread the word through your networks. This is a
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Irish Cycling Campaign – Membership Development Officer Role
Irish Cycling Campaign has exciting news! We are looking to fill a brand new position of Membership Development Officer and have just published details of the job vacancy.  The purpose of the role is…
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Irish Cycling Campaign has exciting news! We’re looking to hire a Membership Development Officer. Job details on our website: www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/irish-cyclin...
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Irish Cycling Campaign has exciting news! We’re looking to hire a Membership Development Officer. Job details on our website: www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/irish-cyclin...
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Lovely exhibition on about cycling in Victorian and Edwardian Dun Laoghaire at the Lexicon Library. We won’t be missing the talk by historian Brian Griffin: Noon, Tuesday Jul 14. More here- www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/cycling-hist...
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Miren-Maialen Samper attended The Galway Climate Festival (24th-28th of June). At its core, the festival highlights the role of imagination and collaboration in addressing climate challenges, aligning closely with Michael D. Higgins’ long-standing advocacy for the arts, culture and active
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
The adventures of the Robert's family, after Bike Week this year our little family of 3 did what we often do, we packed up our bikes, loaded them onto the local bus to Cork city then cycled the gorgeous greenway down to Carrigaline for the www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/biking-britt...
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Our affiliated group Cork Cycling Festival has launched its programme for the 2026 events. #betterbybike #activetravel #cycling4all
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Bigger cars are costing Irish motorists parking spaces and threatening lives, study finds Damien Ó Tuama, National Cycling Co-ordinator at Irish Cycling Campaign and An Taisce said that Ireland’s residential and urban streets are “turning more into giant car www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
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Bigger cars are costing Irish motorists parking spaces and threatening lives, study finds
Research shows 14% of on-street car parking spaces will be erased by ever bigger cars
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Irish Cycling Campaign is in #Rimini in Italy this week for the Velo-city conference 2026. Great session on Wednesday where some questionable transport terms were under trial -- chief amongst them "The Road is Closed", "Vulnerable Road Users" and "Accident"!
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Sadhbh O'Neill from Irish Cycling Campaign presented today at the Velo-city Global Cycling Conference in #Rimini in Italy. There is much to learn from research on climate change communications that can be applied to active travel scheme development, as set out by Sadhbh in her talk.
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Anne Nospickel, a member of Irish Cycling Campaign’s Executive Committee and a Travel Officer and Team Leader with An Taisce Green-Schools, is just back from this year’s Irish Transport Research Network (ITRN) Annual Conference held in Cork. Read more: www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/irish-transp...
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Irish Transport Research Network 2026 Conference – ICC Report
Anne Nospickel, a member of Irish Cycling Campaign’s Executive Committee and a Travel Officer and Team Leader with An Taisce Green-Schools, is just back from this year’s Irish Transport Research…
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Over the course of the festival, we welcomed more than 1,400 people who chose to travel to Bloom by bike. Cyclists were greeted with bottles of water, while the Healthy Ireland team handed out a range of merchandise. With glorious weather on Thursday and www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/1400-cyclist...
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
At #Bloom2026, as always we were particularly delighted to see people arriving with pannier bags, baskets and bike trailers for their bikes – and on an increasing number of cargo bikes of all shapes and sizes – so that punters can bring their flowers www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/irish-cyclin...
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Irish Cycling Campaign at Bord Bia Bloom 2026
The Irish Cycling Campaign is delighted to support the bike park at Bord Bia Bloom 2026, taking place again in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. It runs from Thursday May 28th – Monday June 1st, 2026. The…
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
At #Bloom2026, as always we were particularly delighted to see people arriving with pannier bags, baskets and bike trailers for their bikes – and on an increasing number of cargo bikes of all shapes and sizes – so that punters can bring their flowers www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/irish-cyclin...
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Irish Cycling Campaign at Bord Bia Bloom 2026
The Irish Cycling Campaign is delighted to support the bike park at Bord Bia Bloom 2026, taking place again in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. It runs from Thursday May 28th – Monday June 1st, 2026. The…
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Well it's been an amazing experience at our bike parking at @bordbiabloom! The first days have been exceptionally sunny and the bike park super-busy! @hihealthyireland @bordbiabloom #activetravel #CyclingForChange www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/irish-cyclin...
Cyclist in elegant blue dress at temporary bicycle parking in a field
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Dublin Cycling Campaign is all set for Bloom 2026! Healthy Ireland sponsor our supervised bike parking alongside the main entrance to the Bord Bia Bloom festival -- from tomorrow til Monday.
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Irish Cycling Campaign strongly encourages anyone living in the Dublin Central and Galway West constituencies (registered to vote) to get out and vote in the bye-elections for the two vacant Dáil seats that take place on Friday 22 May 2026. We encourage you to consider voting for those candidates
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Our new membership campaign launches this week! Check out our beautiful artwork - a collaboration between top Irish creatives- Branding + Logo @publichouse.ie Concept + design @unthink_ie Illustration @cathyhogan_ Motion design @sinister_imposter More info at www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie?p=9608
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Sandra our awesome Chairperson brought back some surprising lessons from the Urban Cycling Institute/Strategic Cities course she attended in the Netherlands last month. More: www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/behaviour-bi...
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Behaviour. Bikes. Bulbs.
In April 2026, Irish Cycling Campaign’s Chairperson Sandra Velthuis spent 10 days in The Netherlands to attend a course called Engaging Communities for Changing Streets with a tagline of ‘transform…
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Please help West Dublin and Meath! A planned Active Travel route along + across the N3 between Clonee and the M50 is being threatened by car-brain! If you can make a short supportive submission before midnight Monday it would really help the scheme. More- www.dublincycling.com/cycling/sust....
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
The Irish Cycling Campaign welcomes publication of the RSA's collisions map. The multi-annual delay in publication due to purported GDPR issues has been deeply concerning. This data is vital for planning, engineering, policing and many other decision-making processes. www.rsa.ie/road-safety/...
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Cycling fatalities have doubled since 2021. This can't be let continue. We joined the Active Travel group of Climate and Health Alliance (CHA) to present to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport yesterday. Read more here- www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/cycling-fata...
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Passionate about challenging our unsustainable transport systems!? This job opportunity with Cycling UK Northern Ireland looks rewarding: www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/northern-ire...
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Northern Ireland Cycling Advocacy and Development Lead
Over the last few years, Irish Cycling Campaign has collaborated closely with Cycling UK Northern Ireland, particularly over the course of our Shared Island Civic Society funded project entitled…
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Three transition-year students from Mungret Community College in Limerick - Juno Loughran (16), Laura Pietruszkiewicz (16) and Dolmarian Ugwuagbo (15) – told the gathering at Leinster House that 20 per cent of boys cycle to their school, but just 2 per www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
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Campaigners highlight gulf between numbers of boys and girls cycling to school
Research commissioned by insurer finds that only 3% of Irish population cycles daily
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
The Irish Cycling Campaign was delighted to partner with the Oireachtas All-Party Cycling Group on Tuesday 12 May 2026 to host a special Bike Week briefing and Dáil cycle from Leinster House focused on the future of everyday cycling in Ireland. www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/bike-week-20...
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
PedalPower Dublin, a free cycling event for all ages and abilities, took place  in Sundrive Velodrome, Eamonn Ceannt Park Dublin 12. The event was  organised by Dublin City Council, supported by the National Transport Authority and National Bike Week. Dublin Cycling Campaign had a stall at
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
The event, titled Making Cycling Work for Everyday Journeys, brought together TDs, Senators, campaigners, students, health professionals and community advocates to discuss what is needed to move Ireland from isolated cycling projects towards connected, coherent cycling networks that work for
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Irish Cycling Campaign met Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien last week, highlighting the need for better enforcement, lower speed limits and more funding for Active Travel www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/irish-cyclin...
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Ailbhe Kenny @kennyailbhe.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Bike Week in Limerick kicks off on Sat 9th of May. The highlight is Limerick Rolls on Saturday 16th, a street party and group cycle All events here: www.limerick.ie/discover/wha... @pedestrianlk.bsky.social @limerickecargobike.bsky.social @lmkurbancycling.bsky.social @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social 🚲
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
From Clonakilty to Drogheda, Leitrim to Waterford, we're involved through our Local Groups in a fantastic array of events for Biodiversity week. See here for details, links and info 💚 www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/icc-biodiver...
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
The recent tragic death of Johnny Santos has given rise to calls in Dublin for Direct Vision, the standard for trucks that offers potentially life-saving improvements on city streets. But it shouldn't be only in Dublin. Here's our call- www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/its-time-for...
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It’s time for Direct Vision for our cities
The Irish Cycling Campaign strongly endorses the motion put recently to Dublin City Council by Councillor Ray Cunningham, calling for safer trucks. On April 13th, Councillor Cunningham called for…
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Irish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Dr. John Legge: "The true burden of road trauma on the health system is far greater than the fatality count might suggest. What this means is that the numbers killed don’t convey the numbers injured. For every death there are about 10 serious injuries – injuries that require hospitalisation for
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We underestimate the true impact of our dangerous roads
The real burden of road trauma on the health system is far greater than the fatality count might suggest
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