Does having to get up early because of chronic underfunding of public transport and lack of enforcement of bus lanes count?
RTÉ News@news.rte.ie · 3d agoTánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has said this year's Budget will support people "who get up early every morning and go to work".
The family of Dolly Parton has asked those wishing to honour the late country music star to support one of the causes closest to her heart, her Imagination Library. It is a cause that leaves a lasting legacy in Ireland
How Dolly Parton changed young lives in Ireland
The family of Dolly Parton has asked those wishing to honour the late country music star to support one of the causes closest to her heart, her Imagination Library.
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Public bike share rental scheme at 850m in Haute Savoie. The highest in Europe?
Ulez led to better lung size and function among London children, study finds
Ulez led to better lung size and function among London children, study finds
Researchers find capacity stunted by pollution was restored after introduction of ultra-low emission zone Children’s lungs grew bigger and stronger after the most polluting vehicles were restricted from entering London, a study has found. Examinations of London schoolchildren before and after the introduction of the city’s ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) found a restoration of lung capacity that had been stunted by exposure to pollution. Continue reading...
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Pity there isn't an appropriate stadium to hold a big athletics meet in Ireland. Lots of 🇮🇪 flags dotted around the Alexander Stadium this week in B'ham.
The IE recently covered the story of the first winner of the Women's Tour de France in 1955, Millie Robinson from Co Mayo. www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/colu... Nice to see a tribute to her at the #TDDF2026 today.
Re-read The Summer of Lily and Esme for the first time in ~30 years today.
Second article in local media about the Luas plans near Victoria Cross. No reference made to the 24/7 private car park on the site and refused '19 planning permission "Cycle path as part of Cork Luas through church lands poses ‘risk’ to religious community" www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...
Conn Donovan@conndonovan.bsky.social · 2mo agoThis article fails to mention that location of the proposed cycle lane is the where the Sacred Heart applied for, and were refused, planning permission in 2019 for an extension (53 spaces) of a car park. www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
Saw this in Armagh last week and it reminded me of when the Robot Trees were installed and people were saying at least it's more seating.
This is very important and we need a big campaign highlighting what the differences are between legal e-bikes (Electrically Power Assisted Cycles) and illegal vehicles. On Facebook, various AGS accounts continue to wrongly describe illegal e-motorbikes or e-mopeds as "e-bikes", which they are not.
IrishCycle.com@irishcycle.com · 2mo agoGardaí need to make clear distinction between electric bicycles and illegal bikes, says Cllr A councillor and chair of a Local Community Safety Partnership has said that there is a need for Gardaí to make a clear distinction between lawful pedal-assisted bicycles and illegal motorised vehicles....
This article should resonate across all cities as we face the challenges of urban blue spaces and who has access. #LidoCork #FutureLidos #SwimmableCities open.substack.com/pub/marianam...
Who Gets to Swim?
Public pools, a tale of two cities, and the moonshot for a swimmable city
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This article fails to mention that location of the proposed cycle lane is the where the Sacred Heart applied for, and were refused, planning permission in 2019 for an extension (53 spaces) of a car park. www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
A few years ago a driver cut me off and when I asked him why he didn't wait the 2 seconds he said "where's your high viz". I was wearing a silver Proviz jacket (google them) That's the nonsense that this stuff leads to. The wrong colour/brand/shape/ of high viz.
Joe Noonan@joenoonan.bsky.social · 2mo ago
We have a few Cork cakes to be proud of but the traybake situation north of the border is in a league of its own
Big set up going on in Farran Woods for a rowing regatta. Seems like a great sport for teenagers to be involved with. Lots of sitting in groups and ferrying kit down before the races.
How AI reacts to being swallowed by a whale. "I'm just rolling with the vibe" www.instagram.com/reel/DUT6Rgv...
Husk on Instagram: "I think they over corrected"
97K likes, 2,940 comments - husk.irl on February 3, 2026: "I think they over corrected".
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The article and sign suggest that discussions with the Council about cars q'ing on the road were taking place even after a planning complaint was lodged, and some years before a warning letter was sent. www.irishexaminer.com/property/dev...
Tad Edge Po-Jar-Car Pogacar has moved into the yellow jersey according to RTE Six 1 news.
Good to see the fines increasing but Cork Beo reported last year that zero fines for dog fouling were issued in Cork City for several years.. www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-n...
Spray painting poo and 'shock slogans' but no fines for Cork's dog foulers
Plus free poo bags from City Hall
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The Irish Times@irishtimes.com · 4mo agoFines for littering and dog fouling to rise to €250 in September
Great news re the city library, was in Chester last year and the Storyhouse cinema/library was a haven for families on a rainy day.
