Farron Flaherty
@farronf.bsky.social
Limerick. Active travel advocate
Biodiversity week cycle tomorrow(Saturday) starts at 11am in O’Brien Park.
Fun, free, educational event suitable for all ages. A guided cycle along safe routes at a relaxed pace.
There will be several stops where an expert will tell us about the nature around us.
Fun, free, educational event suitable for all ages. A guided cycle along safe routes at a relaxed pace.
There will be several stops where an expert will tell us about the nature around us.
May 22, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Biodiversity week cycle tomorrow(Saturday) starts at 11am in O’Brien Park.
Fun, free, educational event suitable for all ages. A guided cycle along safe routes at a relaxed pace.
There will be several stops where an expert will tell us about the nature around us.
Fun, free, educational event suitable for all ages. A guided cycle along safe routes at a relaxed pace.
There will be several stops where an expert will tell us about the nature around us.
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This meeting is Klassic Kouncil, btw.
I’m sorry that most of you don’t get to see it and that none of us can watch it back later.
I’m sorry that most of you don’t get to see it and that none of us can watch it back later.
April 20, 2026 at 2:55 PM
This meeting is Klassic Kouncil, btw.
I’m sorry that most of you don’t get to see it and that none of us can watch it back later.
I’m sorry that most of you don’t get to see it and that none of us can watch it back later.
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Watching the resumed abandoned-in-March Limerick Council meeting on a phone screen and also typing this on the same screen.
If the meeting starts, might have periodic updates.
#CouncilMeetingThread
If the meeting starts, might have periodic updates.
#CouncilMeetingThread
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April 20, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Watching the resumed abandoned-in-March Limerick Council meeting on a phone screen and also typing this on the same screen.
If the meeting starts, might have periodic updates.
#CouncilMeetingThread
If the meeting starts, might have periodic updates.
#CouncilMeetingThread
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Look at the difference between this and the narrow cycle lanes provided on the Cork Luas project, even where the route is planned to go through open green space:
One road
One railway line
Three cycleways
This is what priority looks like
One railway line
Three cycleways
This is what priority looks like
April 17, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Look at the difference between this and the narrow cycle lanes provided on the Cork Luas project, even where the route is planned to go through open green space:
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“Copenhagen reported that 62% of its residents are now commuting to work or school by bike — an increase from 52% in 2015 & 36% in 2012, when the City Council launched a 14-year-plan to improve the quality, safety & comfort of cycling.”
#Copenhagen chose. They keep choosing even better every year.
#Copenhagen chose. They keep choosing even better every year.
Copenhagen has taken bicycle commuting to a whole new level
Cycling has been a part of that good life in Copenhagen for decades. In recent years, it has enjoyed yet another unfathomable surge in popularity — taken to the next level thanks to constantly improvi...
www.latimes.com
April 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM
“Copenhagen reported that 62% of its residents are now commuting to work or school by bike — an increase from 52% in 2015 & 36% in 2012, when the City Council launched a 14-year-plan to improve the quality, safety & comfort of cycling.”
#Copenhagen chose. They keep choosing even better every year.
#Copenhagen chose. They keep choosing even better every year.
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There's a meeting of the full Limerick City (and, feckit, the county too) Council at 3pm today.
Will be watching. Might be fun in parts, like the dodgy end of a curate's egg. Feel free to follow along.🧵
#CouncilMeetingThread
Will be watching. Might be fun in parts, like the dodgy end of a curate's egg. Feel free to follow along.🧵
#CouncilMeetingThread
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March 30, 2026 at 2:02 PM
There's a meeting of the full Limerick City (and, feckit, the county too) Council at 3pm today.
Will be watching. Might be fun in parts, like the dodgy end of a curate's egg. Feel free to follow along.🧵
#CouncilMeetingThread
Will be watching. Might be fun in parts, like the dodgy end of a curate's egg. Feel free to follow along.🧵
#CouncilMeetingThread
#Limerick Woodview residents say Coonagh–Knocklisheen Rd means Moyross doesn’t need a direct route to TUS
48% of Moyross households have no car vs 10% in Woodview
"Just drive" isn’t an option for all. Equal access means routes for walking and cycling as well
www.limerickleader.ie/news/motorin...
48% of Moyross households have no car vs 10% in Woodview
"Just drive" isn’t an option for all. Equal access means routes for walking and cycling as well
www.limerickleader.ie/news/motorin...
Alternative options on the table for controversial road between two Limerick communities
Limerick City and County Council set to present new routes for road linking Woodview and Moyross
www.limerickleader.ie
March 24, 2026 at 7:08 PM
#Limerick Woodview residents say Coonagh–Knocklisheen Rd means Moyross doesn’t need a direct route to TUS
48% of Moyross households have no car vs 10% in Woodview
"Just drive" isn’t an option for all. Equal access means routes for walking and cycling as well
www.limerickleader.ie/news/motorin...
48% of Moyross households have no car vs 10% in Woodview
"Just drive" isn’t an option for all. Equal access means routes for walking and cycling as well
www.limerickleader.ie/news/motorin...
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The new mayor of #Paris, Emmanuel Grégoire, celebrated his victory last night by riding to city hall on a Vélib' bikeshare bicycle.
He's promised 60,000 new social housing units 15 express bus routes, 1000 new pedestrian streets, completion of bike path network...
He's promised 60,000 new social housing units 15 express bus routes, 1000 new pedestrian streets, completion of bike path network...
March 23, 2026 at 1:07 PM
The new mayor of #Paris, Emmanuel Grégoire, celebrated his victory last night by riding to city hall on a Vélib' bikeshare bicycle.
He's promised 60,000 new social housing units 15 express bus routes, 1000 new pedestrian streets, completion of bike path network...
He's promised 60,000 new social housing units 15 express bus routes, 1000 new pedestrian streets, completion of bike path network...
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The newly elected mayor of Paris celebrated his victory by riding a bike around the city. He ran on:
—60,000 new social houses
—15 express bus routes
—Completing a full bike network
—Changing ring road to a blvd
—1000 new pedestrian streets
—300 new hectares of parks
We can do better.
—60,000 new social houses
—15 express bus routes
—Completing a full bike network
—Changing ring road to a blvd
—1000 new pedestrian streets
—300 new hectares of parks
We can do better.
March 23, 2026 at 12:25 AM
The newly elected mayor of Paris celebrated his victory by riding a bike around the city. He ran on:
—60,000 new social houses
—15 express bus routes
—Completing a full bike network
—Changing ring road to a blvd
—1000 new pedestrian streets
—300 new hectares of parks
We can do better.
—60,000 new social houses
—15 express bus routes
—Completing a full bike network
—Changing ring road to a blvd
—1000 new pedestrian streets
—300 new hectares of parks
We can do better.
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Longish thread about cycling a cargo bike around Limerick and the bike itself. After trialing a cargo bike Pat and @limerickecargobike.bsky.social - we decided to buy this bike from Decathlon. We have over 1000km done since October. We go every morning - regardless of the weather.
March 9, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Longish thread about cycling a cargo bike around Limerick and the bike itself. After trialing a cargo bike Pat and @limerickecargobike.bsky.social - we decided to buy this bike from Decathlon. We have over 1000km done since October. We go every morning - regardless of the weather.
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Morning, folks.
The March meeting of the Metro District of Limerick Council is this morning at 9:45am.
Hold your excitement: I know it's small. Will be watching it on the web, feel free to follow along.🧵
#CouncilMeetingThread
The March meeting of the Metro District of Limerick Council is this morning at 9:45am.
Hold your excitement: I know it's small. Will be watching it on the web, feel free to follow along.🧵
#CouncilMeetingThread
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March 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Morning, folks.
The March meeting of the Metro District of Limerick Council is this morning at 9:45am.
Hold your excitement: I know it's small. Will be watching it on the web, feel free to follow along.🧵
#CouncilMeetingThread
The March meeting of the Metro District of Limerick Council is this morning at 9:45am.
Hold your excitement: I know it's small. Will be watching it on the web, feel free to follow along.🧵
#CouncilMeetingThread
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Morning folks.
The February Limerick Council (Metropolitan District) meeting is at 9:45am.
Will be watching on the web, as is my wont. Live tweeting/bleeting it, as is my curse. Feel free to follow along.🧵
#CouncilMeetingThread
The February Limerick Council (Metropolitan District) meeting is at 9:45am.
Will be watching on the web, as is my wont. Live tweeting/bleeting it, as is my curse. Feel free to follow along.🧵
#CouncilMeetingThread
February 16, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Morning folks.
The February Limerick Council (Metropolitan District) meeting is at 9:45am.
Will be watching on the web, as is my wont. Live tweeting/bleeting it, as is my curse. Feel free to follow along.🧵
#CouncilMeetingThread
The February Limerick Council (Metropolitan District) meeting is at 9:45am.
Will be watching on the web, as is my wont. Live tweeting/bleeting it, as is my curse. Feel free to follow along.🧵
#CouncilMeetingThread
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Parking on the footpath is anti social and illegal www.youtube.com/watch?v=adV8...
DLR Parking Awareness
YouTube video by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
www.youtube.com
February 16, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Parking on the footpath is anti social and illegal www.youtube.com/watch?v=adV8...
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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...
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.
www.thejournal.ie
February 11, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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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Lower limits on Cork's streets "will take many decades" if the public does not send a clear message to Cork City Council irishcycle.com/2026/02/06/l...
Lower limits on Cork’s streets “will take many decades” if the public does not send a clear message to Cork City Council
Members of the public in Cork City are being asked to get behind the wider adoption of 30km/h speed limits in the city, campaigners have said. The move to set 30km/h speed limits in cities and town…
irishcycle.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Lower limits on Cork's streets "will take many decades" if the public does not send a clear message to Cork City Council irishcycle.com/2026/02/06/l...
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I spoke about the Government’s ridiculous proposal to criminalise cyclists who don’t wear helmets 🪖
The fact they even proposed this betrays their complete lack of understanding of what makes our roads unsafe for cyclists & pedestrians 🚗🚙 @labour.ie @dublincycling.bsky.social
The fact they even proposed this betrays their complete lack of understanding of what makes our roads unsafe for cyclists & pedestrians 🚗🚙 @labour.ie @dublincycling.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 9:44 PM
I spoke about the Government’s ridiculous proposal to criminalise cyclists who don’t wear helmets 🪖
The fact they even proposed this betrays their complete lack of understanding of what makes our roads unsafe for cyclists & pedestrians 🚗🚙 @labour.ie @dublincycling.bsky.social
The fact they even proposed this betrays their complete lack of understanding of what makes our roads unsafe for cyclists & pedestrians 🚗🚙 @labour.ie @dublincycling.bsky.social
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Ministers vetoed RSA reform recommended by independent review. Minister Canney suggested hiring celebrities instead. Who needs evidence-based decision making when you can just use vibes?
February 5, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Ministers vetoed RSA reform recommended by independent review. Minister Canney suggested hiring celebrities instead. Who needs evidence-based decision making when you can just use vibes?
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Meanwhile our government, the EU and governments around the world are rowing back on climate commitments
January 30, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Meanwhile our government, the EU and governments around the world are rowing back on climate commitments
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There's a meeting of the full Limerick City (and, I suppose, the County) Council at 3pm today.
Live thread🧵, follow along if you like.
Or not: I'm not your ma.
#CouncilMeetingThread
Live thread🧵, follow along if you like.
Or not: I'm not your ma.
#CouncilMeetingThread
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January 26, 2026 at 2:43 PM
There's a meeting of the full Limerick City (and, I suppose, the County) Council at 3pm today.
Live thread🧵, follow along if you like.
Or not: I'm not your ma.
#CouncilMeetingThread
Live thread🧵, follow along if you like.
Or not: I'm not your ma.
#CouncilMeetingThread
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“The notion that ever more garish clothing will compensate for distracted driving is a convenient fiction. No amount of fluorescent fabric can counteract the motorist scrolling on their phone or the driver travelling too fast.”
Sophie McDermott
#cycling #driving #danger #roadsafety
Sophie McDermott
#cycling #driving #danger #roadsafety
January 24, 2026 at 10:23 AM
“The notion that ever more garish clothing will compensate for distracted driving is a convenient fiction. No amount of fluorescent fabric can counteract the motorist scrolling on their phone or the driver travelling too fast.”
Sophie McDermott
#cycling #driving #danger #roadsafety
Sophie McDermott
#cycling #driving #danger #roadsafety
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Having rowed back on lowering speed limits and reforming the Road Safety Authority, Minister Canney is now doubling down on the RSA's failed policies by scapegoating the most vulnerable on the road instead of following evidence-based measures to make our roads safer.
irishcycle.com/2026/01/23/c...
irishcycle.com/2026/01/23/c...
Cycling without a helmet and high-vis clothing may be made criminal offences in Ireland
— Law areound cyclists being reviewed with e-scooter proposals for helmets and high-vis. Seán Canney, the Minister of State for road safety, is considering making it illegal to cycle without …
irishcycle.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Having rowed back on lowering speed limits and reforming the Road Safety Authority, Minister Canney is now doubling down on the RSA's failed policies by scapegoating the most vulnerable on the road instead of following evidence-based measures to make our roads safer.
irishcycle.com/2026/01/23/c...
irishcycle.com/2026/01/23/c...
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Govt approves MetroLink bidding process for firms wanting to build and run 19km railway irishcycle.com/2026/01/21/g...
Govt approves MetroLink bidding process for firms wanting to build and run 19km railway
MetroLink — a planned near-19km partly underground railway between Dublin City Centre and Swords — is to move forward to the tendering stage after Government approval was given at the C…
irishcycle.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Govt approves MetroLink bidding process for firms wanting to build and run 19km railway irishcycle.com/2026/01/21/g...
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Should we try this? Would it be enforced?
In France's Lot-et-Garonne area, drivers using a mobile phone while driving will face an immediate six-month licence suspension and a €135 fine, in addition to other penalties applied at the national level elsewhere. www.connexionfrance.com/practical/de...
In France's Lot-et-Garonne area, drivers using a mobile phone while driving will face an immediate six-month licence suspension and a €135 fine, in addition to other penalties applied at the national level elsewhere. www.connexionfrance.com/practical/de...
Departments in south-west France introduce tougher penalties for mobile phone usage when driving
Measure comes after record numbers of drivers caught using phones on the road
www.connexionfrance.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Should we try this? Would it be enforced?
In France's Lot-et-Garonne area, drivers using a mobile phone while driving will face an immediate six-month licence suspension and a €135 fine, in addition to other penalties applied at the national level elsewhere. www.connexionfrance.com/practical/de...
In France's Lot-et-Garonne area, drivers using a mobile phone while driving will face an immediate six-month licence suspension and a €135 fine, in addition to other penalties applied at the national level elsewhere. www.connexionfrance.com/practical/de...
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Pedestrianisation of O’Connell St in Ennis welcomed as 90% say they support it
irishcycle.com/2026/01/19/p...
irishcycle.com/2026/01/19/p...
Pedestrianisation of O’Connell St in Ennis welcomed as 90% say they support it
It took a long road to get to this point. But after years of trials and campaigning, the pedestrianisation of O’Connell Street — a main shopping street in Ennis, Co Clare — has been con…
irishcycle.com
January 19, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Pedestrianisation of O’Connell St in Ennis welcomed as 90% say they support it
irishcycle.com/2026/01/19/p...
irishcycle.com/2026/01/19/p...
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Morning all.
The January meeting of Limerick Council's Metro District is this morning at 9:45am.
Will be watching on the web, feel free to follow along as usual.🧵
Or just get on with your lives and be happy: that's good too :)
#CouncilMeetingThread
The January meeting of Limerick Council's Metro District is this morning at 9:45am.
Will be watching on the web, feel free to follow along as usual.🧵
Or just get on with your lives and be happy: that's good too :)
#CouncilMeetingThread
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January 19, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Morning all.
The January meeting of Limerick Council's Metro District is this morning at 9:45am.
Will be watching on the web, feel free to follow along as usual.🧵
Or just get on with your lives and be happy: that's good too :)
#CouncilMeetingThread
The January meeting of Limerick Council's Metro District is this morning at 9:45am.
Will be watching on the web, feel free to follow along as usual.🧵
Or just get on with your lives and be happy: that's good too :)
#CouncilMeetingThread