Michéal Martin sitting there, realizing his online social status has just peaked, it will never be this good again, and it was sitting on another country’s public transport. #SpeirGorm

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani@mayor.nyc.gov · 2d ago

I split the G (train) with the Prime Minister of Ireland, Michéal Martin. Sláinte!

www.irishexaminer.com/property/dev... Welcome decision. Should be nowhere within the city limits.

Planning refused for Cork city KFC and Costa Coffee outlets

Council said drive thru isolates the cafe/restaurants from the main walking route serving the district

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Perhaps there is a need to take a leaf out of Fingal's book and carry out an audit of 'historic street elements'. www.fingal.ie/news/major-a... @what-if-cork.bsky.social

www.irishexaminer.com/property/com... #speirgorm #Cork

Up to 1,000 homes planned for Blackpool's former Dulux site

Former paint factory was acquired by Cork developer in a €10m deal

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Could Cork City Council get its act together and provide a route to Tramore Valley Park from Ballyphehane? It's starting to feel personal. I had to drive to the park to get 2 kids there safely.

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Opinion: Those outraged by a €100k bike shed should look at the annual cost of renting out car park spaces

We have completely normalised investment in congestion, pollution and the continuation of car-first planning, writes Ciarán Cannon.

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I remember seeing a few of this guys videos on YouTube and being impressed by some of his thinking Really disappointing to see him appearing with far right basket case & former failed financial expert & now conspiracy theorist eddie Nobbs

Irish Examiner@irishexaminer.bsky.social · 7mo ago

This is a nice addition to town and includes a rarity - seating. #Speirgorm

You sometimes see Government TDs pointing out that Ireland isn’t unique in the world in having a housing crisis. But this graph in today’s Financial Times shows just how extreme ours is compared to the places elsewhere, which also describe themselves as a in a housing crisis.

Patrick's Street looking great today in the sunshine and with new planting installed by Cork City Council's city centre team. These were installed as a pilot of "consultation by doing", which I spoke in favour of (📹 in 🧵). Have your say from now until May 2027: consult.corkcity.ie/en/consultat...

Doesn't look overly disruptive - there are lots of places this could be put in without too much effort?

Koreen Brennan@koreen.bsky.social · 6mo ago

France passed a law requiring solar panels on every parking lot with more than 80 spaces. Equals 10 nuclear reactors Reduces heat island, shades cars The US -- 800 million parking spaces. Most of them are uncovered asphalt sitting in direct sunlight. Why aren't we doing this?

Cork Cycling Festival 2026 Events

Only an hour-and-a-half left to have your say on the proposed route for the Luas in Cork. It's a relatively quick survey — but supportive comments and constructive feedback are always useful. It doesn't need to be fancy, just your genuine response.

Luas Cork

Luas Cork is a transformative project, developed in close consultation with BusConnects, that aligns with this ambition, supporting the shift from cars to public transport and active travel. Luas Cor...

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If you want to actually support the city of Cork and fight back at nostalgic NIMBYs and cash grabbing sports clubs then visit luascork.ie and submit before 5:30 #speirgorm #cork

Scott Gibson@scottgibson.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Still waiting for The Examiner/Echo to publish something vaguely supportive if the Luas. Hardly any vessels of interest have visited the city for years and the port is moving down river to help the city grow… #speirgorm #cork www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...

Deadline for #CorkLuas submissions today. A project that is absolutely essential for #Cork and should be a spur for additional N-S lines. A 5 minute supportive submission even identifying some localised improvements/issues is well worth it. consult.tii.ie/luas-cork-ns...

Luas Cork

Luas Cork is a transformative project, developed in close consultation with BusConnects, that aligns with this ambition, supporting the shift from cars to public transport and active travel. Luas Cor...

consult.tii.ie

Cork Luas may be one of the biggest transport decisions yet. Please share your opinion and take inspiration from our submission. Deadline: tomorrow afternoon. Our submission: shorturl.at/8gwZm Submit here: consult.tii.ie/luas-cork-ns... @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social @bcolligst.bsky.social

Nice piece from @tripeanddrisheen.bsky.social highlighting the original mobility plan for Páirc Uí Chaoimh and the real potential for cycling as a way to get to the stadium 👏 Worth a read: tripeanddrisheen.substack.com/p/the-friday... @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social @what-if-cork.bsky.social

☕️ The Friday View 05/06

Cruinniú na nÓg takes over the city on Saturday June 5, thousands will descend on Páirc Uí Chaoimh this Sunday and our guide to what's on for the week ahead.

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Some dodgy photos from my visit a few years ago, but you get the idea...

Worth looking at other places who have done this well including Camden Council's (London) reworking of Alfred Place from roadway and carparking to a truly shared space with sustainable, permanent planting. www.lda-design.co.uk/kindling/sho...

From grey to green: Alfred Place Gardens - Connecting people and place through landscape | LDA Design

Running parallel to Tottenham Court Road, Alfred Place has long been a commonplace city street, more service road and car park than anything else. With narrow pavements and nowhere to sit, it was a pl...

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Very interesting pilot programme here to provide new planting (although no further trees) to St. Patrick Street #Cork. Deserves to be supported (link to consultation below) although the key will be WHAT is planted and how it is maintained. Welcome new seating too consult.corkcity.ie/en/consultat...

Thanks Donal O'Keeffe and the Irish Examiner for reporting my comments on new plans to revamp Patrick's Street. We tried robot trees and learned from it: very clearly planting and seating in demand for the city centre. The new trial will transform the area around the junction with Winthrop Street.

'Decluttering' facelift to Cork City's main street proves controversial among taxi drivers

Derry Coughlan, of the Cork Taxi Association, said the decision to remove taxi ranks would result in 'security issues', and would mean tourists would no longer feel safe in the city centre

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A consultation is open on traffic calming at 31 locations across the city. Nearly half of these are in the North East ward — reflecting priorities of councillors when allocating ward budgets. Make sure to have your say and show support before Monday, 15 June: consult.corkcity.ie/en/consultat...

Traffic calming on Ballyhooly Road

YouTube video by Oliver Moran

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“We’ve just traded the battering ram for the lock box on the wall”. A devastating critique of eviction and modern rural life.

Deirdre O'Shaughnessy@deshocks.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Rob O'Sullivan: My partner and I are worth more to our town than short-term tourists www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

If you ever see anyone arguing for more crackdowns on social welfare fraud, remind them that there is none to speak of and that, far from saving money, the last time they opened a tipline for SW fraud it *cost* the state approx €471,320 in wasted investigations.

“Versions of this application have now been rejected several times. It is our hope that this decision now marks a conclusion to the matter.” www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...

Cork GAA 'considering options' following rejection of Páirc Uí Chaoimh set down plans

The vehicular set down and drop-off circulation area at Páirc Uí Chaoimh and Marina Park on Monahan Rd narrowly failed to be approved

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If you want to venture a little further West clon.bike fits nicely in the middle.

What If Cork@what-if-cork.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Bike week events in Cork @corkcyclingcrew.bsky.social @cyclingincork.bsky.social

Thinking that with the Luas opposition, the tacit drone approval and the regular desire to gift public land for private use, Cork has decided that better things are just not possible and people who think otherwise are contrarian. #Speirgorm

Want to test one of our Yuba e-Cargo Bikes? We will be at the red Central Hall building at Marina Park beside Páirc Ui Caoimh next Sunday 👋 cityviewwheels.com/home/electri... #CorkBikeWeek

Cork North Central TD Ken O'Flynn on Drivetime today: "You go to Utrecht City...a fabulous city for cycling.. you'll see what they have provided there....which doesn't seem to come to €127k" www.rte.ie/radio/radio1... Utrecht spent €30m on an indoor bike parking facility in 2019.

The Kerry bike shed: worth it or a waste?

Ciaran Cannon, former Fine Gael TD and President of Cycling Ireland and Ken O’Flynn, Independent Ireland

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IrishCycle.com@irishcycle.com · 5mo ago

Toxic populists are going to sour all public spending: No, secure bike parking for hospital staff is not the same as Dáil bike shelter Comment & Analysis: There's never money for people on the front line, says Sinn Féin spokesperson on finance Pearse Doherty when he's complaining about a secure…