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Rugby. Music. Wine (Guinness when at the rugby). Dominoes. Cycling. News (cos I'm nosey and like to know what's going on in the world). Opinions my own.

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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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IrishCycle.com @irishcycle.com · 25/09/2026
Thumbs up from my 12-year-old.... 👍
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Cycling In Kilkenny @cyclinginkilkenny.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
There will be no proper justice to this victims family, time and time again we see motorists get a slap on the wrist for hitting somebody and leaving them for dead in Ireland.
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Man (30s) charged in connection with fatal hit-and-run in Co Kerry
He is due to appear before Cork District Court.
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Cycling In Kilkenny @cyclinginkilkenny.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Motorists: Cyclists should have to have number plates so they can be identified and forced to obey the law! Meanwhile Motorists...
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Thousands of illegal ghost plates on cars revealed by new cameras
Illegal registration plates are far too easy to get hold of and are putting the public at risk, BBC is told.
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I BIKE Dublin @ibikedublin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Next up #IBIKEBoo 30 October, 2026 Save the date! #IBIKEBop #CriticalmassDUB
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phil wright (he/him) @ukwrightphil.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Friday’s #IBIKEBop was amazing Such a great reception in the city as we rolled through enjoying a lunar inspired playlist - marking a full harvest moon 💚 Supporting Shine’s #GreenRibbon campaign to end mental health stigma Join our Spooktacular special 🎃👻💀 🗓️30 October 2036 🕕6PM 📍Parnell Sq N
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phil wright (he/him) @ukwrightphil.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Looking like a good evening for #IBIKEBop on Friday @ibikedublin.bsky.social #CriticalMass
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Fun to do a bit of radio in Dublin this morning.
Red microphone that says new talk
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The incredible people here organized a critical mass today through Dublin and yes had a speaker blasting my favourite tunes - including My bloody Valentine - a dream day. ❤️❤️🖤🖤🔥🔥🔥
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This event last night was unbelievable. Truly can’t believe how many people came out and just how passionate and energized people are here. Dublin and the people here are officially the greatest.
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Anna Barrero @annabarrero.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Really enjoyed @tomflood.bsky.social's talk yesterday. “Bicycles deliver the freedom that car ads promise.” annabarrero.wordpress.com/2026/09/23/r...
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Reframing Road Safety
I’m fairly sure nobody has ever been sitting in traffic thinking, “You know what would improve this? More cars.”Really enjoyed Tom Flood’s talk yesterday. Lots in there about reframing safety…
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Nick Royle @nickaroyle.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
It was great to listen to @tomflood.bsky.social ‘s talk on communications and road safety in TCD last night. And I have a letter in the Irish Times today which shines a light on how careless driving is just kinda accepted.
Letter to the THE IRISH TIMES.
Sir, - Seán Canney, the Minister of State with responsibility for road safety, stated at an informal meeting of EU transport ministers in Dublin Castle on Monday that "99 per cent of the people on the roads drive with due care".
May I ask where these roads are? Because they sound idyllic - perfect for cycling my primary-school children to school.
In contrast, on our 2km commute this morning, I counted 11 cars in the bus lane, seven drivers looking at their phones in traffic, one woman putting on her make-up and another eating her breakfast. And at least five drivers speeding at least 20km/h or more over the speed limit. - Yours, etc,
NICK ROYLE, Blackrock,
Dublin.
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I BIKE Dublin @ibikedublin.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Friday 25 Sept, 6 PM! ⏰🚲 Join #CriticalMassDub for a 1-hour cycle for safer Dublin cycling infrastructure! 📍 Parnell Square 💚 Supporting Shine’s #GreenRibbon campaign to end mental health stigma. Wear green! 🎶 Music & craic! 📸 @andycyclesdublin.bsky.social dublin Bring friends & cheer! 🥳 #IBIKEBop
People cycling along St. Stephens Green in Dublin as part of IBIKEBop Proud to wear the green ribbon logoCritical Mass Dublin Code of Conduct
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I BIKE Dublin @ibikedublin.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Don't forget! 3pm today at Macken Street, Dublin 2 for a special edition of the #IBikeBop to mark @tomflood.bsky.social's visit to Dublin. It's going to be a good one!
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Ola Løkken Nordrum @olaln.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Nothing says dangerous heatwaves, droughts, and crop failure as a man sun tanning...
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
By mostly excited to annoy my teens with this.
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I BIKE Dublin @ibikedublin.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
And if you can't wait. You can always join tomorrow, Wednesday 3pm also. Details below: bsky.app/profile/ibik...
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Cycling In Kilkenny @cyclinginkilkenny.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Over 50% regularly speed, the fact that we see such outrage to speed cameras both by the public, TD and media shows just how much people see it as their right speed. I'd recon that 1% drive in a legal, safe manner. The rest break laws as they wish. By it illegal parking, speeding, mobile use etc.
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IrishCycle.com @irishcycle.com · 20/09/2026
Special edition of Dublin’s Bike Bop cycle to take place on Wednesday afternoon -- A few tickets are also left for Tom Flood's 'Reframing Road Safety' talk on Tuesday....
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Special edition of Dublin’s Bike Bop cycle to take place on Wednesday afternoon
-- A few tickets are also left for Tom Flood's 'Reframing Road Safety' talk on Tuesday. With Tom Flood -- one of the world's best-known communicators on active travel -- in Dublin this week, a special edition of the Bike Bop cycle is to take place at an earlier time of 3pm on Wednesday, September 23rd. The Bike Bop cycles are group cycles that usually have a number of cargo bikes carrying speakers playing music, and the cycle take place at a relaxed pace.
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I BIKE Dublin @ibikedublin.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A reminder that this is on tomorrow morning for anyone who wants to celebrate World Car Free Day and help promote safer streets
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
bikes helping bikes. 🤝
Person biking with a trailer that has two bikes on it
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IrishCycle.com @irishcycle.com · 20/09/2026
Two in the one week... Madness...
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phil wright (he/him) @ukwrightphil.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
#CriticalMass #IBIKEBop is this Friday Music. Cycling. Craic. 🗓️25 Sep 26 🕕6PM 📍Parnell Sq N @ibikedublin.bsky.social is hosting an extra special #IBIKEBop with @tomflood.bsky.social on Wednesday 🗓️23 Sep 26 🕒3PM 📍18 Macken St
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I BIKE Dublin @ibikedublin.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Join us on Wednesday at 3pm on Macken Street irishcycle.com/2026/09/20/s... @tomflood.bsky.social @jcfjustice.bsky.social @dublincommuters.bsky.social @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social @irishdocsenv.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social
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Special edition of Dublin’s Bike Bop cycle to take place on Wednesday afternoon
— A few tickets are also left for Tom Flood’s ‘Reframing Road Safety’ talk on Tuesday. With Tom Flood — one of the world’s best-known communicators on active tra…
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The funniest joke ever. 😂
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I BIKE Dublin @ibikedublin.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Think of an excuse….. we know you want to. Client meeting? Errand? Medical appointment? (It surely is medicinal).
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phil wright (he/him) @ukwrightphil.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The week ahead sees not one but two #IBIKEBop with @ibikedublin.bsky.social To mark @tomflood.bsky.social visiting #Dublin there’s an extra special cycle 🗓️23 September 2026 🕒3PM 📍Unit 18 Macken St Then on Friday we’re back for #CriticalMass 🗓️25 September 2026 🕕6 PM 📍Parnell Sq N
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Kevin Sheedy @kevinsheedy.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The T-Rex route, nice 🦖
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Real Gaz on a proper bike: gazza_d@toot.bike @gazza-d.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Freeloader.
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Mike McKillen @mikemckillen.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
European Cyclists Federation video promo: “We want to help people understand that this is not just about cycling. It is also about urban culture and city life more broadly.” ⮕ Liveable cities Oskari Kaupinmaki, Team Leader, Bicycle Traffic, City of Helsinki contentwithpurpose.co.uk/ecf/thepower...
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City of Helsinki, Urban Environment Division - ECF - The Power of Cycling
Explore how Helsinki is investing in cycling infrastructure and active mobility to support safer, healthier and more sustainable city journeys.
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James Green @ajamesgreen.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Looking forward to next week 🚴‍♂️💚
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Orlagh Gaynor @orlaghgaynor.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Arrived today in great time for @tomflood.bsky.social 's arrival! Strategically place these wee small stickers to start a conversation - and start the revolution! 🚲 @ibikedublin.bsky.social @dublincycling.bsky.social @dublincommuters.bsky.social @irishdocsenv.bsky.social
Four piles of rectangular stickers: "Bicycles deliver the freedom that auto ads promise", the same message in Irish "Tugann rothair an tsaoirse a gheallann fógraí gluaisteáin", "no bike lanes no crosswalks no stop signs no sidewalks no maintenance no reliable transit no investment no political will road violence is no accident", "there will never be a bell loud enough a helmet strong enough or clothing bright enough to make up for poor infrastructure"
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
This is awesome to see!
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I BIKE Dublin @ibikedublin.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
As you may have heard by now, the amazing @tomflood.bsky.social is in town next week and we are going to have a special edition of our Bike Bop on the afternoon of Wednesday 23rd Sept. Gather at Unit 18, Macken St at 3pm for a leisurely bike ride around the city finishing at 4pm at Capel Street
A map of the route starting at Macken Street, travelling through Grand Canal Docks, west along the south quays, turning on to Lombard St, Westland Row and Merrion Square towards Stephens Green, looping around Drury Street & South William Street before going to Dame St, Parliament St and finishing at The Boar's Head, Capel St.
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
looks suspiciously like that Tom Rovelo character.
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IrishCycle.com @irishcycle.com · 17/09/2026
‘Stop the Fare Hikes’ protest outside Dáil today as NTA says further increases likely Commuter groups, opposition parties, and others are encouraging people to join a protest against public transport fare hikes this evening in Dublin outside Leinster House at 6pm....
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‘Stop the Fare Hikes’ protest outside Dáil today as NTA says further increases likely
Commuter groups, opposition parties, and others are encouraging people to join a protest against public transport fare hikes this evening in Dublin outside Leinster House at 6pm. The planned protest comes after the Government was criticised for 15-35% increases in public transport fares from 2027, and the National Transport Authority yesterday confirmed further hikes are likely if inflation continues to rise.
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IrishCycle.com @irishcycle.com · 16/09/2026
Govt proceeds with Dublin's MetroLink as benefits exceed new €16bn estimated price tag irishcycle.com/2026/09/16/g...
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Govt proceeds with Dublin’s MetroLink as benefits exceed new €16bn estimated price tag
The Cabinet has approved Dublin’s MetroLink project to proceed to the tender stage with a reviewed Detailed Business Case estimating a cost range of €14.44 to €17.49 billion, and a central es…
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Mike McKillen @mikemckillen.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
@oliver.ie "The fine for riding an e-scooter without a high-viz vest is €100. That’s higher than the fine for a motorist stopped by gardaí for driving without reasonable consideration, which is €80, as well as a raft of other offences, including driving on the wrong www.echolive.ie/corkviews/ar...
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Cork Views: Why give e-scooter users such a rough ride?
They are cheap, easy, and climate-friendly, so why are e-scooters treated differently on our roads, asks OLIVER MORAN, Green Party Councillor for the ...
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Captured.
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Feljin Jose @feljin.ie · 09/09/2026
Stop the fare hikes! Join us, opposition parties, commuter groups and environmental groups outside Leinster House at 6pm on Thursday 17th September to call on the Government to scrap the fare increase and step up investment in public transport!
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Real Gaz on a proper bike: gazza_d@toot.bike @gazza-d.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Needs a lifetime driving ban as well as a lengthy jail sentence. The coward will probably claim he thought he hit a cat or something.
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phil wright (he/him) @ukwrightphil.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Looking forward to a trip to Dundalk for the Bicycle Disco Loving the tagline! Participation is optional. But having fun is mandatory. @ibikedublin.bsky.social
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Pharmacist on a Pushbike @ppushbike.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Thank you. I very much appreciate the men, such as yourself, who acknowledge and understand that although they might not have a particular problem feeling safe, that their experience is not universal.
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phil wright (he/him) @ukwrightphil.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Although no malicious intent, @garda.ie are accepting of an old driver going the wrong way on a motorway while impaired (tired) There are few things where you qualify once & your competence to control lethal machinery is never assessed again. Do we need to revalidate? share.google/aMhdfBRlRSMq...
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Driver of vehicle driven the wrong way down the M9 in Kilkenny was a ‘tired, older driver’
Gardaí said the incident starts a conversation about who shouldn’t use motorways
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Cosáin Climate @cosaingalway.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
If you were to add up all the high vis vests, accessories and trinkets handed out by the RSA since its establishment in 2006, you'd probably find that there are several such items for every single person in the country. What you won't find is a positive correlation with the number of road deaths.
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Lanrick Bennett @lanrickbennett.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
The invention of Jaywalking via Hannah Fry #WarOnWalking youtube.com/shorts/6W_s3...
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The invention of Jaywalking
YouTube video by Hannah Fry
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phil wright (he/him) @ukwrightphil.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
At a UK airport WHSmiths a complete blank from the young lad when asked for postage stamps. Called a manager & still with uncertainty the vape cupboard was unlocked & behold (with choirs of angels and trumpet fanfares) books of various stamps. The killer line, ‘Are these what you’re after?’
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Tom Hanks Asks 'When Did I Get Old?'
ALT: Tom Hanks Asks 'When Did I Get Old?'
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Cycling In Kilkenny @cyclinginkilkenny.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Another child in Ireland killed in a hit and run, lawless Ireland. All the effort put into e-scooters by the gov, but next to nothing to stop the continued trend of deadly hit and runs in Ireland.
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Gardaí issue appeal for Skoda car after fatal hit-and-run in Co Clare
Bryan Lowe (16) was found unresponsive by the roadside on Friday.
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Oliver Moran 🌻🇮🇪🇪🇺 @oliver.ie · 06/09/2026
The fine for riding an e-scooter without a hi-viz vest, so that a careless motorist *might* see you (€100), will be higher than the fine for the same motorists if a Garda stops them for driving carelessly (€80). 🤷‍♂️
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Feljin Jose @feljin.ie · 05/09/2026
Maybe they should bring their ministers before the committee instead of hiding behind public servants
Fine Gael TD demands answers as NTA called before committee he chairs over public transport fare hikes
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