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Brian Mc

@luskronnie.bsky.social
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Handyman living in Ireland. Interests include, sport, music, cycling and ways to improve mobility of the masses without a car

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 01/05/2025
Scientists who study climate don't automatically attribute all changes to human activity. Rather, we carefully investigate every possible natural factor that could explain the planet's warming. Could these be the real culprits? The evidence is in--and the answer is NO. This thread explains! 🧵
A graphic with an icon of the sun, a wiggly line denoting natural cycles, and a volcano, with a title reading "WHY is climate changing?" created by me. Not fancy, as my graphic design skills lean to function over art!
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bikebike @bikebikeyyc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Wonderful little bit of history www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytWt...
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The bicycle man (1983)
YouTube video by CBS Evening News
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Obviously the recent shark attack off Coogee Beach was scary but this made me giggle a little. Why someone felt that it was worth reporting that a singular Irish man in Sydney was 'wary' afterwards, is a little bizarre
Picture of an article where it declares a singular Irish man is 'very wary' after a shark attack he was not involved in.
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Patrick Freyne @patrickfreyne.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Last week Enda O’Dowd and I travelled around Brexit voting parts of the UK to see how people feel things are ten years on from the referendum (spoiler: they feel things are worse) www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
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Brexit Britain now: Patrick Freyne revisits Leave voter heartlands 10 years on
A decade after the UK decided to leave the EU, many in Britain regret the outcome – but not the vote
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Did these rioters also have legitimate concerns? Or where they just bigoted mobs? Hard to tell. www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-n...
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The Troubles: Families flee as Belfast homes burn
Following the Battle of the Bogside in August 1969, fighting spread from Londonderry to Belfast.
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David Squires @davidsquires.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Here we gooooo.
A compilation image of various MAGA ghouls.
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
This is the first piece I've read that perfectly captures the many issues Ireland has. substack.com/@sineados/p-...
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Ireland's Failure Premium
How public money becomes private wealth when the state builds nothing
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Patrick Freyne @patrickfreyne.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Anyway: www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
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Patrick Freyne: Here’s why AI is making us dumber and more lonely
Writing forces people to resolve internal contradictions and confront their own bullshit. It’s why it’s hard. It’s why it’s beautiful
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
This is brilliant and i hope Stacey Vint can stay the course and make her kids proud. More of this 🙌
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Keith Connolly @limerick4inarow.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Lads… #speirgorm
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
I am all in on the Masters now. No relief until late tomorrow night. A Shane or Rory win will only satisfy.
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Enjoying a birthday beer watching the football. A nice drop. 8.5% so won't be having many 🤯
Picture of a beer by Hope brewery based in Dublin, Ireland
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Come on Ireland 🇮🇪
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
I was dropping my kids to school this morning and came across this outside the school. As you will see they have achieved the double whammy of parking in a disability parking space and the curb. This is a regularly occurrence at this parking space.
Picture of a car parked in a disability car parking space and a curd2nd picture of the same car packed in a disability parking space
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Dublin Commuters @dublincommuters.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Cyclists Beware!!! There are reports of sabotage in the cycle lane on the Old Cabra Road inbound near the Maple Centre Someone has drilled Torx screws into the cycle track and it’s damaging tyre’s Be careful if you’re cycling in the area
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Pure class. More of this please 👏
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Dr Panti Bliss-Cabrera @pantibliss.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
I'm an expert in drag performance. If I was put in charge of a review of cancer treatment, would RTE describe me as "the expert who led the review into cancer treatment" or would that be an insane and misleading thing to write?
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IrishCycle.com @irishcycle.com · 11/02/2026
It's noted that he was wearing high-vis even though the driver was making an illegal turn and even with high-vis and all it's only counted as careless driving and not dangerous driving: www.thejournal.ie/courts-cycli...
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Cyclist crushed twice by SUV in Dublin city centre recalls ‘the worst day of my life’ in court
Andrew Brett told the court that he was ‘convinced he was going to die’ during the incident.
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Second Captains @secondcaptains.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
To chat to us about Heated Rivalry we welcome Kevin Penrose, one of the few openly gay male Gaelic footballers in the country, into studio.
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
I'm just watching this on repeat 🤯
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
This quote from one of the submissions made me laugh out loud,“When will motorists get something? I’ve yet to see any plans to improve infrastructure for those that drve" #cycle #activetravel
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Every day another story of extreme deprivation and cruelty and still nothing from the western world. It feels utterly hopeless
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
The Irish govt refusal to give up on X is a black mark on all of them. It is a site that is working against any Irish/European ideal of freedom + equality. Women/children have always been the most vulnerable in our society, to continue with the use of X shows you have little regard for their safety.
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
What a day yesterday for Irish football. Just one of the most surreal things I have ever witnessed in all of the years of watching sport. The commentary on this goal is pure joy and disbelief and sums up what everyone in the country was doing at that moment. www.rte.ie/video/id/29162
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Parrott scores extra-time winner in Budapest
Troy Parrott is the hero again for Ireland as he secures a World Cup play-off place
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
This episode aired on Tuesday and it really shook me. Not only the story of Cians life but the generosity of a community to do something so life changing left me in awe. The build and fundraising are ongoing but he is very close to having his home complete. www.rte.ie/player/serie...
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Build Your Own Home S02E05 - Cian
Cian, who was homeless, bought a derelict cottage in Sligo with the help of fund raising efforts. Determined to restore the house, Cian hopes that it will give him a secure future Watch Build Your Own...
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Charlotte Broughton @charlottebroughton.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Hi hello, does anyone in Ireland near Kilkenny have a bike shop where I can buy a Shimano di2 12 speed battery before tomorrow morning? Or just tomorrow so I can train... Stuck in just my big ring today in Rás na mBan, not easy when it’s hilly and tomorrow includes an 18% climb 🥲
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
I moved to Jersey when I was 20 and stayed in a hotel room for about a month when I first got there as it was the only rented room available. Absolutely horrible. No cooking facilities and only a kettle for tea/coffee/pot noodles. Hated going back there after work
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
I am on holiday in Sicily for 2 weeks. Primarily staying in Catania. If ever there was a city ruled by cars then this is the place. It is really sad because you look around and think how amazing it would be if it was more accessible for active travel.
Picture of people walking down a pedestrian street with graffiti on the walls and lights dangling across.Picture of people walking down a pedestrian street with graffiti on the walls and lights and flowers dangling across
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
This just sums up the American right and all the propagandists who prop up this administration. Ignore the facts and change the subject.
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
www.newstalk.com/news/cyclist... Brenda Power believes cyclists are the biggest threat on Irish roads. Completely ignoring facts. It baffles me how someone decides to sit down and write something like this and know it to be completely and utterly false.
Stats for road fatalities on Irish roads to date in 2025
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
www.thejournal.ie/unaccompanie... This just shows how people can't see anything beyond cars. This TD should be actively trying to help his constituency by improving public transport rather trying to harm them by allowing unqualified people drive 2 tonne machines to college
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Fianna Fáil TD says learner drivers should be allowed drive a car unaccompanied
Since 2018, it has been an offence for an unlicensed person to drive a vehicle unaccompanied.
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
I've just signed this petition calling on the council to trial a Strand Road cycle path for 12 months. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/tr... @uplift-ireland.bsky.social
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Trial a Strand Road cycle path for 12 months
I've just signed this petition calling on the council to trial a Strand Road cycle path for 12 months. Will you sign too?
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
This is a great idea and hopefully it continues to grow.
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Sharing for no reason other than it's one of my favourite songs of all time and it's always a good time to share Rory Gallagher. Always reminds me of my time in Sydney when I really got in to his music and played this song constantly youtu.be/r76pIb-fUs0?...
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Going To My Hometown (Live)
YouTube video by Rory Gallagher - Topic
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
I did think it was a necessary evil for the Irish Toaiseach to go to Washington for Paddy's day but after today's fiasco and embarrassment I now believe it is necessary for Ireland to stay put and stand with #Ukraine
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
All of the usual buzz words used for reasons to not give people better spaces to live www.independent.ie/regionals/du...
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Day 3 of adventures in cargo biking. We took a day off yesterday. Today we saw the sites of Utrecht. Another great city and we again were blown away by the cycle infrastructure. No battery on today's bike so I had to use my legs. Surprised how easy it was to cart two kids around on a manual bike.
A lady standing beside 2 kids sitting in a cargo bike A bottle and a glass of Leffe beer
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Day 2 of adventures in cargo biking. This time around the streets of Amsterdam. Kids had a ball seeing the city from the front seats. Amazing how quiet the city is compared to other major cities I have been to. Compulsory rehydration in the Foodhallen along the way. #cargobike #Amsterdam
2 kids sitting in a cargo bike Bottle and glass of beer
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
The kids first cargo bike experience through the streets of Naarden. Definitely thumbs up me and them. A little hydration afterwards #cargobike #naarden
2 kids seated in a cargo bikeGlass of blonde beer
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
www.netflix.com/nl/title/815... Watched this today. Should be shared amongst friends and family who enjoy online shopping. Also could do with being shown to kids before they start on their consumerism journey.
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Watch Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy | Netflix Official Site
Deze subversieve documentaire onderzoekt de trucs die merken gebruiken om te zorgen dat hun klanten blijven consumeren en de impact daarvan op ons leven en de wereld.
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Just noticed RTE2 is showing Saving Private Ryan and TG4 is showing Flags of Our Fathers at the same time. Is Irish telly trying to send America a subtle hint?
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
@andycyclesdublin.bsky.social Hi Andy, I would like to pick your brain about the Fingal cycling campaign as I see you have previously been involved with it. Unable to private message you so hence the public post. I won't take too much of your time
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Mind-blowing that this is still happening. There is a reason/s why politicians continue to let this happen. Dublin looks, and has done for a long time, grubby. This is not only the case in Dublin city. Towns and villages all over the country have huge dereliction problems.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
“One mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 loss.” “Which means that Copenhagen, a city of 1.2 million people, saves $357 million a year on health costs because something like 80% of its population commutes by bike.” #CityMakingMath grist.org/biking/one-m...
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One mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 loss
Copenhagen, the bicycle-friendliest place on the planet, publishes a biannual Bicycle Account, and buried in its pages is a rather astonishing fact.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 19/01/2025
Council briefs: Rethinking community wardens, lighting up parks in the evenings, and upgrading bus shelters. These were among the issues discussed at Fingal County Council’s monthly meeting on Monday. dublininquirer.com/2...
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Council briefs: Rethinking community wardens, lighting up parks in evenings, and upgrading bus shelters - Dublin Inquirer
Why can’t a litter warden also give a parking fine? This, and other questions, were raised at Fingal County Council’s monthly meeting on Monday.
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Today I went out for a cycle around my local area in north Dublin. Most of the route we took was on main roads or country lanes. Part of the route had a cycle lane. This cycle lane was only created last year so it is relatively new and stretches for about 2kms along a wide road.
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Brian Mc @luskronnie.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
@bsky.app hi there, just wondering if there is a way to bookmark/ save posts I like? Fairly new to this so may be just missing something obvious. Thank you
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