Brian Leddin
@brianleddin.bsky.social
Engineer, runner, rower, former politician.
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The power of a headline.
December 16, 2025 at 12:13 AM
The power of a headline.
I find myself agreeing with Councillor Healy Rae. Integrating the rail, road, and air infra makes a lot of sense. One other thing I'd add is the need for passing loops / double track on sections of the Mallow to Tralee railway to ramp up its capacity.
m.independent.ie/regionals/ke...
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Moving train station closer to Kerry Airport ‘a no-brainer’ for connectivity
The idea of relocating Farranfore train station closer to Kerry Airport has been raised by a Kerry Councillor who said Farranfore should serve as a national template for rail, road, and flight connect...
m.independent.ie
December 12, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I find myself agreeing with Councillor Healy Rae. Integrating the rail, road, and air infra makes a lot of sense. One other thing I'd add is the need for passing loops / double track on sections of the Mallow to Tralee railway to ramp up its capacity.
m.independent.ie/regionals/ke...
m.independent.ie/regionals/ke...
High tide in Limerick City this morning. The construction works are flood defences. They'll be needed sooner rather than later.
December 9, 2025 at 1:28 PM
High tide in Limerick City this morning. The construction works are flood defences. They'll be needed sooner rather than later.
This really does sound like great news for the city. Credit to all who were involved in making it happen. I'm not aware of the company but these read as very high skilled roles. Ideally, most of those who fill them will live in or near the city centre.
www.limerickleader.ie/news/breakin...
www.limerickleader.ie/news/breakin...
BREAKING: Spanish firm announces plans for 70 jobs as it expands into Limerick city centre
Chipmaking company Openchip set to open at landmark building in heart of city
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December 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
This really does sound like great news for the city. Credit to all who were involved in making it happen. I'm not aware of the company but these read as very high skilled roles. Ideally, most of those who fill them will live in or near the city centre.
www.limerickleader.ie/news/breakin...
www.limerickleader.ie/news/breakin...
Politicians in Counties Clare and Limerick have some explaining to do. It was announced today that Cork is getting massive rail investment through the National Development Plan while the Midwest is getting nothing at all. Did our politicians even lobby for it?
www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
Revised National Development Plan delivers €1bn for Cork rail expansion and new stations
More than €1bn will accelerate Cork’s commuter rail expansion as the updated NDP shifts transport spending towards a new 1:1 ratio
www.irishexaminer.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Politicians in Counties Clare and Limerick have some explaining to do. It was announced today that Cork is getting massive rail investment through the National Development Plan while the Midwest is getting nothing at all. Did our politicians even lobby for it?
www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
My old phone gave up the ghost but have to say I'm fairly impressed with the camera on the new one! Beautiful night out there.
November 24, 2025 at 8:20 PM
My old phone gave up the ghost but have to say I'm fairly impressed with the camera on the new one! Beautiful night out there.
Early morning on the Shannon
November 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Early morning on the Shannon
"what was once a safe road"
What does that mean?
Was it safe for children walking and cycling, for example?
What does that mean?
Was it safe for children walking and cycling, for example?
November 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM
"what was once a safe road"
What does that mean?
Was it safe for children walking and cycling, for example?
What does that mean?
Was it safe for children walking and cycling, for example?
There is nobody that I'm aware of who is joining the dots between our economic model and the destruction of nature quite as well as Aislínn Kelly is. This thoughtful and articulate opinion piece deserves to be widely read.
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open.substack.com/pub/aislinna...
The Land Calls Again
The fields where freedom once took root now call for protection
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October 19, 2025 at 10:41 AM
There is nobody that I'm aware of who is joining the dots between our economic model and the destruction of nature quite as well as Aislínn Kelly is. This thoughtful and articulate opinion piece deserves to be widely read.
open.substack.com/pub/aislinna...
open.substack.com/pub/aislinna...
Reposted by Brian Leddin
🌍 First episode now live!
With the inspirational @peterthorne.bsky.social
🎧 Climate Change: Off the Record — with @roisinmoriarty.com and myself.
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#ipcc #icca
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With the inspirational @peterthorne.bsky.social
🎧 Climate Change: Off the Record — with @roisinmoriarty.com and myself.
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@ucc.ie @universityofgalway.bsky.social
#ipcc #icca
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Episode 1: IPCC Scientist Professor Peter Thorne
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October 13, 2025 at 4:28 PM
🌍 First episode now live!
With the inspirational @peterthorne.bsky.social
🎧 Climate Change: Off the Record — with @roisinmoriarty.com and myself.
@maynoothuniversity.ie
@ucc.ie @universityofgalway.bsky.social
#ipcc #icca
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With the inspirational @peterthorne.bsky.social
🎧 Climate Change: Off the Record — with @roisinmoriarty.com and myself.
@maynoothuniversity.ie
@ucc.ie @universityofgalway.bsky.social
#ipcc #icca
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Some people want more cars and fewer homes in Limerick City. It beggars belief.
www.limerickleader.ie/news/plannin...
www.limerickleader.ie/news/plannin...
Just 27 parking spots planned for 285-home development in Limerick
Concern raised at affordable housing development at Limerick's docklands
www.limerickleader.ie
September 16, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Some people want more cars and fewer homes in Limerick City. It beggars belief.
www.limerickleader.ie/news/plannin...
www.limerickleader.ie/news/plannin...
Good progress being made outside Thomond Park on the TUS to city centre active travel scheme.
September 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Good progress being made outside Thomond Park on the TUS to city centre active travel scheme.
Limerick folks, can you identify the building marked with the number 27? The map dates to 1786.
September 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Limerick folks, can you identify the building marked with the number 27? The map dates to 1786.
Was delighted to meet the one and only @thinkorswim.bsky.social at O'Mahony's Bookshop in Limerick last night. John was there to talk about his new book "The Lie of the Land". I've only just started into it but going by the great discussion last night I think it will be very worth reading.
September 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Was delighted to meet the one and only @thinkorswim.bsky.social at O'Mahony's Bookshop in Limerick last night. John was there to talk about his new book "The Lie of the Land". I've only just started into it but going by the great discussion last night I think it will be very worth reading.
This purchase of a large site by Limerick Council, seemingly on the initiative of Mayor John Moran is quite interesting. Here's a thread ..
www.limerickleader.ie/news/propert...
www.limerickleader.ie/news/propert...
BREAKING: Multi-million euro Limerick farm of land purchased for council
Park and ride facility for Ryder Cup 2027 in Adare Manor is one of the proposals for the site
www.limerickleader.ie
September 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM
This purchase of a large site by Limerick Council, seemingly on the initiative of Mayor John Moran is quite interesting. Here's a thread ..
www.limerickleader.ie/news/propert...
www.limerickleader.ie/news/propert...
What street in Limerick is this?
September 3, 2025 at 9:46 AM
What street in Limerick is this?
I don't see a compelling argument here. The good folks of Ranelagh and Rathmines are doing such low mileage that switching to EVs won't make any dent on carbon emissions.
www.newstalk.com/news/exempt-...
www.newstalk.com/news/exempt-...
Exempt EV charging arms from planning rules - Fine Gael TD
TD James Geoghegan said many of his constituents worry about how they would charge an EV, given the low number of public charging points.
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September 1, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I don't see a compelling argument here. The good folks of Ranelagh and Rathmines are doing such low mileage that switching to EVs won't make any dent on carbon emissions.
www.newstalk.com/news/exempt-...
www.newstalk.com/news/exempt-...
This is pretty big news for public transport in the Midwest. When Dublin Coach first came on the scene they revolutionised bus travel between Kerry, Clare, Limerick and Dublin. But the service deteriorated dramatically in recent years. Hopefully it'll improve again now.
www.clare.fm/news/ennis-t...
www.clare.fm/news/ennis-t...
Ennis To Dublin Bus Service Operator Acquired By Galway Company - Clare FM
Ennis To Dublin Bus Service Operator Acquired By Galway Company - News % Clare FM
www.clare.fm
August 28, 2025 at 11:06 AM
This is pretty big news for public transport in the Midwest. When Dublin Coach first came on the scene they revolutionised bus travel between Kerry, Clare, Limerick and Dublin. But the service deteriorated dramatically in recent years. Hopefully it'll improve again now.
www.clare.fm/news/ennis-t...
www.clare.fm/news/ennis-t...
This opinion piece in yesterday's Irish Times could be better, to say the least. There are arguments against these kinds of EV chargers that have nothing to do with aesthetics even if that might be where many objectors are coming from.
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Jennifer O'Connell: Objecting to ‘the look’ of EV charging arms is like complaining about the upholstery on the Titanic
Ireland, I have often thought smugly since my return from California, wouldn’t tolerate such pretentious, self-destructive nonsense as a ban on clothes lines. Enter the row over EV charging arms
www.irishtimes.com
July 8, 2025 at 2:52 PM
This opinion piece in yesterday's Irish Times could be better, to say the least. There are arguments against these kinds of EV chargers that have nothing to do with aesthetics even if that might be where many objectors are coming from.
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
It's obviously not just a 'legal hurdle' that can be overcome with another cut at planning. Clearly there's a substantive problem with the project but neither the politicians nor those interviewing them want to engage with that.
www.donegaldaily.com/2025/06/24/d...
www.donegaldaily.com/2025/06/24/d...
Donegal demands urgent action as A5 legal hurdle prolongs dangers - Donegal Daily
FacebookTweetLinkedInPrint Every day that the A5 project is delayed carries a risk of more heartbreak, says two Donegal deputies after…
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June 26, 2025 at 7:01 AM
It's obviously not just a 'legal hurdle' that can be overcome with another cut at planning. Clearly there's a substantive problem with the project but neither the politicians nor those interviewing them want to engage with that.
www.donegaldaily.com/2025/06/24/d...
www.donegaldaily.com/2025/06/24/d...
I'm seeing a few news reports lately which purport to be about road safety but might they be veiled attempts by hedge cutting contractors to get business from Councils? If the concern is road safety surely the main ask would be for motorists to drive carefully?
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connachttribune.ie/galway-hedge...
Galway hedge growth leaves drivers’ sightlines restricted - Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune
Galway hedge growth leaves drivers’ sightlines restricted
connachttribune.ie
June 25, 2025 at 11:03 AM
I'm seeing a few news reports lately which purport to be about road safety but might they be veiled attempts by hedge cutting contractors to get business from Councils? If the concern is road safety surely the main ask would be for motorists to drive carefully?
connachttribune.ie/galway-hedge...
connachttribune.ie/galway-hedge...
Politicians in Clare and Limerick need to step up and speak up and deliver this transformative infrastructure for the Midwest Region.
June 12, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Politicians in Clare and Limerick need to step up and speak up and deliver this transformative infrastructure for the Midwest Region.
This was published yesterday morning. Later yesterday an elderly woman was killed by a young man driving a tractor in County Clare. There is no doubt that tractors are bigger and faster than ever before and they pose a real risk to other road users.
www.independent.ie/farming/dair...
www.independent.ie/farming/dair...
Peter Hynes: Stop complaining that tractors go too fast on rural roads – it’s just not true
We cut our first-cut silage in the glorious weather last weekend. We mowed it ourselves and then the contractors raked it and picked up the following morning.
www.independent.ie
May 25, 2025 at 10:04 AM
This was published yesterday morning. Later yesterday an elderly woman was killed by a young man driving a tractor in County Clare. There is no doubt that tractors are bigger and faster than ever before and they pose a real risk to other road users.
www.independent.ie/farming/dair...
www.independent.ie/farming/dair...
Great to see top quality cycle racing on the medieval streets of Limerick at the weekend. Well done to Greenmount Cycling Academy, @cyclingireland.bsky.social and @limerickcouncil.bsky.social for bringing this spectacular event to the city centre.
May 19, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Great to see top quality cycle racing on the medieval streets of Limerick at the weekend. Well done to Greenmount Cycling Academy, @cyclingireland.bsky.social and @limerickcouncil.bsky.social for bringing this spectacular event to the city centre.