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Connecting Cabra
@connectingcabra.bsky.social
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Seeking to empower and engage as many as possible to create a truly sustainable community in Cabra, Dublin 7. "Impressive local group" - Irish Times
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We're teaming up with our friends at Reilly Garden for an autumn jam-boree!

You bring: homegrown apples, fruits and/or tomatoes, clean jars & an apron

We provide: pots, utensils, sugar, spices, labels

All welcome but children must be supervised - we'll be in the kitchen with heat and sharps!
September 24, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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Another Cabra Litter Pick is happening on Saturday, 26 September at 10am. A lovely way to start your weekend! @colmorourke1.bsky.social @cllrcat.bsky.social @mariesherlock.bsky.social @feljin.ie @phibsboro.bsky.social @garygannontd.bsky.social
September 18, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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Some nice, free nature and sustainability events coming up in Dublin 7 soon! @colmorourke1.bsky.social @feljin.ie @mariesherlock.bsky.social @garygannontd.bsky.social @janetphorner.bsky.social
greenfoundationirl.bsky.social Green Foundation Ireland @greenfoundationirl.bsky.social · 15d
We are delighted to partner with @dublinbookfest.bsky.social @tudublinsustain.bsky.social again this year to run a sustainability themed day of events on the @grangegormandev.bsky.social campus. See GFI website for early access code for bookings! greenfoundationireland.ie/events/
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GFI EVENTS - Green Foundation Events
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September 16, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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tudublinsustain.bsky.social
Tickets are free but won’t be around for long!
Expect a day packed with:
🌱 Nature & wellbeing talks
🚶 Poetry & biodiversity walking tour around campus
📸 insect photography workshop
💬 Inspiring conversations with authors, environmental thinkers & wellbeing experts

www.tudublin.ie/explore/abou...
Wild Connections: Nature, Wellbeing and Belonging
www.tudublin.ie
September 16, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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tudublinsustain.bsky.social
#TUDublin this is your chance to grab
@dublinbookfest.bsky.social tickets: Wild Connections: Nature, Wellbeing & Belonging

📍 Lower House Grangegorman
📅 Wed 4 Nov
⏰ 10-4pm
www.tudublin.ie/explore/abou...

#TUDublinSustainability partnering with #DublinBookFestival &
@greenfoundationirl.bsky.social
September 16, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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Recent heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in Cabra. This highlights the need for less concrete and more water diversion. We have been working with Lawpro on flood alleviation. If you live near Christ the King you may be eligible for a free driveway upgrade.
August 28, 2026 at 6:35 PM
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Local Green Party councillor Feljin Jose said the flooding was “very significant" ... But the drains are full. There’s nowhere for the water to go. There’s much, especially around Cabra, that has been tarmacked over and concreted over. It can’t take all that water. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
Killarney experiences ‘worst flooding in a lifetime’ as ‘significant’ water levels seen in Cabra
Co Kerry town saw its main tourist route close last night as 57ml of rain fell in four hours
www.irishtimes.com
August 28, 2026 at 7:45 AM
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If proof was needed that these parking spots should be removed to maintain safety of the cycle track on South Circular Rd…

DCC keep building in conflict

@dubcitycouncil.bsky.social @dublincycling.bsky.social @pidgeondublin.bsky.social @janetphorner.bsky.social @feljin.ie
@irishcycle.com
August 8, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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Over 50 people turned up at dusk in Tolka River Valley Park for the annual
Bat Walk led by Donna Mullen. Beautiful weather and the bats showed up too! @batcon.org @batconservation.bsky.social
August 9, 2026 at 8:46 AM
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Got questions about biodiversity or energy? Come find us at the Naomh Fionnbarra Community Info Day! We'll be at our stand ready to chat, share ideas, and help you navigate all things nature and sustainability. Your questions are welcome — big or small. Drop by and say hi!
July 26, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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This Saturday with the Treasure the Tolka group. Himalayan Balsam removal along the River Tolka.
@tolkabranchbwi.bsky.social @billylinehan.bsky.social @phibsboro.bsky.social @connectingcabra.bsky.social
@feljin.ie
July 16, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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Last weekend we collected Yellow Rattle seeds to plant more wildflower meadows in Cabra next year. We also monitored local moth species.

You can sign up for our newsletter on our website, or email [email protected] to join our volunteer WhatsApp group.
July 14, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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feljin.ie
A beautiful morning removing Himalayan balsam and giant hogweed from the banks of the Tolka in Drumcondra with the Treasure the Tolka group 🏞️
July 11, 2026 at 10:39 AM
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So disappointing, toxic sludge is back in Tolka River at Mill Road bridge, Blanchardstown
Reported many times to Fingal Council over the years
@epaireland.bsky.social
@swanireland.ie
@elainemcgoff.bsky.social
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@rodericogorman.bsky.social
A substantial area of opaque grey-white discolouration beside the outfall. The material appears to spread from the outfall into the river. The surrounding Tolka water is relatively clear by comparison, making the affected area distinct. Sediment or sludge appears to have settled over rocks and the riverbed immediately downstream. Photos are owned by Billy Linehan A substantial area of opaque grey-white discolouration beside the outfall. The material appears to spread from the outfall into the river. The surrounding Tolka water is relatively clear by comparison, making the affected area distinct. Sediment or sludge appears to have settled over rocks and the riverbed immediately downstream. Photos are owned by Billy Linehan A substantial area of opaque grey-white discolouration beside the outfall. The material appears to spread from the outfall into the river. The surrounding Tolka water is relatively clear by comparison, making the affected area distinct. Sediment or sludge appears to have settled over rocks and the riverbed immediately downstream. Photos are owned by Billy Linehan
July 1, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Do YOU have the loveliest front garden in Cabra?

The 2nd annual Lovely Garden Competition is about to bloom! 🌼🌿 Get ready to show off your pollinator paradise and enter for a chance to win 🌳🏅

Entries open 18 July 💚 Stay tuned! 💚

#Cabra #Gardening #ConnectingCabra #Flowers #SaveTheBees 🐝
July 11, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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TBLA Brass Band were so much fun.
June 21, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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Schlepping back into Stoneybatter for the last of the festival. I always love how joyous this time of year is.
June 21, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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This June, join our Pride litter pick to celebrate community and care for our shared spaces.

All equipment provided—just bring enthusiasm!

Meet outside Cabra Library at 10am. Leave filled bags at the bin beside Lidl Cabra. Group coffee at Three Little Birds at 11am.
June 15, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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We used a wildlife camera to capture some of the local foxes in Cabra. Have you see any wildlife in your garden - please let us know in the comments. Particularly if you’ve seen a hedgehog as their numbers have declined badly in recent years.
#SpeirGorm
June 6, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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Moth monitoring in my garden this morning. Scalloped Oak, Bright-line Brown-Eye, Garden Carpet, Yellow-Barred Brindle (I’m open to correction on all of these) and lots more. Lots of Light Brown Apple Moth who eat my apples!! ☹️ @connectingcabra.bsky.social #SpeirGorm
Bright-line Brown-eye moth Scalloped Oak Yellow Barred Brindle Garden Carpet
May 30, 2026 at 10:43 AM
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Even in built up areas like Cabra, amazing nature thrives if you look closely.
May 27, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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This is hilarious @racheljwillie.bsky.social I am reminded of a dear colleague who ran away from the SRS accommodation in Liverpool hope because the bed was torturing her 🤣
plashingvole.bsky.social Plashing Vole @plashingvole.bsky.social · May 15
Hoping for early release for good conference behaviour.
May 25, 2026 at 5:56 AM
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A full house for @gardeningwell.ie Ciaran De Buitlear’s talk about wildlife gardening at the Cabra Biodoversity Festival. Thanks to @greenfoundationirl.bsky.social for supporting this event.
May 23, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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A nice turn-out for the Connecting Cabra moth monitoring event at the Starling Pond this morning at 7am.
May 23, 2026 at 6:31 AM
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gardeningwell.ie
People ask how to create a wildlife garden.

The answer is simple:

Make room.
Wait.
Pay attention.

Nature does the work.

I’ll be talking about wildlife gardening and Nature’s Acre at Cabra Biodiversity Festival tomorrow.

www.eventbrite.ie/e/talk-by-ci...

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May 22, 2026 at 7:12 PM