Eoin Buckley
@eoinbuckleylmk.bsky.social
I believe in young people. Advocate for physical activity, nature & community.
Vice Chair Limerick LGFA
Chair Ballinacurra Gaels LGFA
Member National Road User Safety Forum
Member Limerick Pedestrian Ntwk
My posts may not represent the views of these orgs
Vice Chair Limerick LGFA
Chair Ballinacurra Gaels LGFA
Member National Road User Safety Forum
Member Limerick Pedestrian Ntwk
My posts may not represent the views of these orgs
I know the #IrishTimes food section is always hilariously Dublin-focused but a feature on restaurants 'worth a journey' having zero in the capital surely seals the deal.
(Hoo-boy sure we only come up for the All Ireland & the 8th December!)
www.irishtimes.com/food/2025/12...
(Hoo-boy sure we only come up for the All Ireland & the 8th December!)
www.irishtimes.com/food/2025/12...
Destination dining: 14 Irish restaurants well worth a journey
Sometimes, the time it takes to get to a great spot just enhances the pleasure that awaits
www.irishtimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I know the #IrishTimes food section is always hilariously Dublin-focused but a feature on restaurants 'worth a journey' having zero in the capital surely seals the deal.
(Hoo-boy sure we only come up for the All Ireland & the 8th December!)
www.irishtimes.com/food/2025/12...
(Hoo-boy sure we only come up for the All Ireland & the 8th December!)
www.irishtimes.com/food/2025/12...
A reminder that today is #BandcampFriday and a few extra euros would go a long way towards helping new and upcoming artists continue what they love doing into #2026
Already on my list for today
@warringtonruncorn.com
Marta & Tricky
Jim Ghedi
+ more as I navigate my endless wishlist
bandcamp.com
Already on my list for today
@warringtonruncorn.com
Marta & Tricky
Jim Ghedi
+ more as I navigate my endless wishlist
bandcamp.com
Bandcamp
Discover amazing music and directly support the artists who make it.
bandcamp.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:44 AM
A reminder that today is #BandcampFriday and a few extra euros would go a long way towards helping new and upcoming artists continue what they love doing into #2026
Already on my list for today
@warringtonruncorn.com
Marta & Tricky
Jim Ghedi
+ more as I navigate my endless wishlist
bandcamp.com
Already on my list for today
@warringtonruncorn.com
Marta & Tricky
Jim Ghedi
+ more as I navigate my endless wishlist
bandcamp.com
Well done @hannahdaly.ie
I always go back to The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson
How the snail, so small and frail, with her looping, curling, silvery trail,
Saved the life of the humpback whale.
Then the humpback whale held out his tail and on crawled
snail
after
snail
after
snail.
I always go back to The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson
How the snail, so small and frail, with her looping, curling, silvery trail,
Saved the life of the humpback whale.
Then the humpback whale held out his tail and on crawled
snail
after
snail
after
snail.
December 5, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Well done @hannahdaly.ie
I always go back to The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson
How the snail, so small and frail, with her looping, curling, silvery trail,
Saved the life of the humpback whale.
Then the humpback whale held out his tail and on crawled
snail
after
snail
after
snail.
I always go back to The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson
How the snail, so small and frail, with her looping, curling, silvery trail,
Saved the life of the humpback whale.
Then the humpback whale held out his tail and on crawled
snail
after
snail
after
snail.
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Just been reminded of another of my all-time favourites, Ian Curtis rides a rollercoaster...
October 8, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Just been reminded of another of my all-time favourites, Ian Curtis rides a rollercoaster...
I appreciate Cllr Reale speaking up but exactly what improvements are needed? It's a clearly marked pedestrian crossing & the issue is bad driving.
Speeding, aggression & phone use are rampant and no amount of flashing signs, paint on the road or other 'awareness' measures will fix that
#Enforcement
Speeding, aggression & phone use are rampant and no amount of flashing signs, paint on the road or other 'awareness' measures will fix that
#Enforcement
Serious accident prompts call for safety measures at busy Limerick pedestrian crossing
Serious accident prompts call for safety measures at busy Limerick pedestrian crossing
A Limerick City north councillor has called for a review and funding for a safety scheme
A SERIOUS accident near a pedestrian crossing on Corbally Road has prompted a Limerick City north councillor to call for increased safety measures. Councillor Pádraigh Reale said that urgent action is nee
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www.limerickleader.ie
December 4, 2025 at 11:26 AM
I appreciate Cllr Reale speaking up but exactly what improvements are needed? It's a clearly marked pedestrian crossing & the issue is bad driving.
Speeding, aggression & phone use are rampant and no amount of flashing signs, paint on the road or other 'awareness' measures will fix that
#Enforcement
Speeding, aggression & phone use are rampant and no amount of flashing signs, paint on the road or other 'awareness' measures will fix that
#Enforcement
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RIP Steve Cropper, a man responsible for brilliant playing on so many brilliant records
December 3, 2025 at 10:10 PM
RIP Steve Cropper, a man responsible for brilliant playing on so many brilliant records
@dolanslimerick.bsky.social - really looking forward to Lou Barlow tomorrow - any idea of stage times?
(Trying to get from thing to another as usual 🙃)
(Trying to get from thing to another as usual 🙃)
*** NEW SHOW - ANNOUNCE & ON SALE NOW! ***
Seoda Shows Presents
An Evening with Lou Barlow
Dolans Kasbah, Dec 1st
Tickets here:
dolans.yapsody.com/event/index/...
Louis Barlow is a founding member of the groups Dinosaur Jr, Sebadoh & The Folk Implosion.
Seoda Shows Presents
An Evening with Lou Barlow
Dolans Kasbah, Dec 1st
Tickets here:
dolans.yapsody.com/event/index/...
Louis Barlow is a founding member of the groups Dinosaur Jr, Sebadoh & The Folk Implosion.
November 30, 2025 at 10:42 PM
@dolanslimerick.bsky.social - really looking forward to Lou Barlow tomorrow - any idea of stage times?
(Trying to get from thing to another as usual 🙃)
(Trying to get from thing to another as usual 🙃)
Delighted to contribute to this piece on road safety by Geraldine Herbert @independent.ie
My condolences to the family of Josie Ribeiro whose lovely smile highlights the heartbreak behind every statistic.
@pedestrianlk.bsky.social
#RoadSafety #Ireland #RSA
My condolences to the family of Josie Ribeiro whose lovely smile highlights the heartbreak behind every statistic.
@pedestrianlk.bsky.social
#RoadSafety #Ireland #RSA
November 29, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Delighted to contribute to this piece on road safety by Geraldine Herbert @independent.ie
My condolences to the family of Josie Ribeiro whose lovely smile highlights the heartbreak behind every statistic.
@pedestrianlk.bsky.social
#RoadSafety #Ireland #RSA
My condolences to the family of Josie Ribeiro whose lovely smile highlights the heartbreak behind every statistic.
@pedestrianlk.bsky.social
#RoadSafety #Ireland #RSA
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Eschewing Bullshit Friday "deals" to go buy a drum stool from a wee family owned music shop that's been there for a million years. Got a cup of tea, a long chat about the relative merits of new and old country music, a tenner knocked off because "sure didn't I know your granda" and a better stool
November 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Eschewing Bullshit Friday "deals" to go buy a drum stool from a wee family owned music shop that's been there for a million years. Got a cup of tea, a long chat about the relative merits of new and old country music, a tenner knocked off because "sure didn't I know your granda" and a better stool
Very sorry to hear this, I only discovered The Jazz Show last night and was searching for a contact to pass on my thanks to Gavin Walker. Condolences to his family, friends & listeners.
I look forward to making my way through the archive.
I look forward to making my way through the archive.
goddammit, I noticed that the CITR Jazz podcast hadn't posted since summer, and confirmed that the incredible host Gavin Walker passed away
i would not appreciate the form if not for this show, and for Gavin's encyclopedic knowledge, and well worth going through the archives
i would not appreciate the form if not for this show, and for Gavin's encyclopedic knowledge, and well worth going through the archives
The Jazz Show
CiTR is proud to present one of the best jazz shows in Vancouver. It has been hosted by notable jazz musician Gavin Walker since 1984. He features Jazz music that is respectful of its tradition and in...
www.citr.ca
November 27, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Very sorry to hear this, I only discovered The Jazz Show last night and was searching for a contact to pass on my thanks to Gavin Walker. Condolences to his family, friends & listeners.
I look forward to making my way through the archive.
I look forward to making my way through the archive.
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A person rolled their car into my teenage son a fortnight ago. It was broad daylight and the driver was looking down while their car was rolling forward. I know, because I was yelling, trying to get their attention. Drivers who don't see us are often not looking.
My son hasn't cycled since
My son hasn't cycled since
👀 Can you see me now?
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
November 27, 2025 at 8:19 PM
A person rolled their car into my teenage son a fortnight ago. It was broad daylight and the driver was looking down while their car was rolling forward. I know, because I was yelling, trying to get their attention. Drivers who don't see us are often not looking.
My son hasn't cycled since
My son hasn't cycled since
Details as promised for Merch & Record Fair in The Commercial on Dec 6th
#Limerick #Music #ShopLocal #Christmas #Speirgorm #StickYourBlackFridayShite
#Limerick #Music #ShopLocal #Christmas #Speirgorm #StickYourBlackFridayShite
November 27, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Details as promised for Merch & Record Fair in The Commercial on Dec 6th
#Limerick #Music #ShopLocal #Christmas #Speirgorm #StickYourBlackFridayShite
#Limerick #Music #ShopLocal #Christmas #Speirgorm #StickYourBlackFridayShite
€30 each in case you were wondering.
Or 45,249 of them for the average cost of one fatal RTC (€1,357,489)
At 10m spacing that's 452,490m of road for each fatal crash.
452km x 160 fatal rtc (2024) is 73,000km
Save 160 lives & cover 75% of our entire regional & local road network. Win.
Won't happen.
Or 45,249 of them for the average cost of one fatal RTC (€1,357,489)
At 10m spacing that's 452,490m of road for each fatal crash.
452km x 160 fatal rtc (2024) is 73,000km
Save 160 lives & cover 75% of our entire regional & local road network. Win.
Won't happen.
November 26, 2025 at 11:50 PM
€30 each in case you were wondering.
Or 45,249 of them for the average cost of one fatal RTC (€1,357,489)
At 10m spacing that's 452,490m of road for each fatal crash.
452km x 160 fatal rtc (2024) is 73,000km
Save 160 lives & cover 75% of our entire regional & local road network. Win.
Won't happen.
Or 45,249 of them for the average cost of one fatal RTC (€1,357,489)
At 10m spacing that's 452,490m of road for each fatal crash.
452km x 160 fatal rtc (2024) is 73,000km
Save 160 lives & cover 75% of our entire regional & local road network. Win.
Won't happen.
Reposted by Eoin Buckley
Another example of the extraordinary example of the generosity of spirit shown by Irish courts to motorists who commit homicide
www.rte.ie/news/2025/11...
www.rte.ie/news/2025/11...
Woman given suspended sentence over cyclist's death
A woman whose husband was killed whilst out for a Sunday cycle on the Malahide Road in Dublin last year, has said no words can ever change how brutal it has been since she lost him.
www.rte.ie
November 26, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Another example of the extraordinary example of the generosity of spirit shown by Irish courts to motorists who commit homicide
www.rte.ie/news/2025/11...
www.rte.ie/news/2025/11...
An appalling tragedy. My condolences to his family and all who knew him.
I agree 100% with @cianoconcubhair.bsky.social closing point - the determination to absolve from any blame the driver of a car whose actions alone were responsible for the death of a person is beyond my understanding.
I agree 100% with @cianoconcubhair.bsky.social closing point - the determination to absolve from any blame the driver of a car whose actions alone were responsible for the death of a person is beyond my understanding.
For the record
I am not advocating for a custodial sentence here
I'm not saying that's necessarily appropriate
I'm pointing to his abhorrent rationale for the sentence
I am not advocating for a custodial sentence here
I'm not saying that's necessarily appropriate
I'm pointing to his abhorrent rationale for the sentence
November 26, 2025 at 11:23 PM
An appalling tragedy. My condolences to his family and all who knew him.
I agree 100% with @cianoconcubhair.bsky.social closing point - the determination to absolve from any blame the driver of a car whose actions alone were responsible for the death of a person is beyond my understanding.
I agree 100% with @cianoconcubhair.bsky.social closing point - the determination to absolve from any blame the driver of a car whose actions alone were responsible for the death of a person is beyond my understanding.
💚🤍🧡
#Mnásome
#Mnásome
Ireland women's Under-19 team struck up an a cappella version of Amhrán na bhFiann before a European Championship qualifier in Bulgaria after organisers mistakenly played Britain's God Save the King over the speakers
Irish team sing anthem after God Save the King blunder
Ireland women's Under-19 team struck up an a cappella version of Amhran na bhFiann before a European Championship qualifier in Bulgaria today after organisers mistakenly played Britain's 'God Save the...
www.rte.ie
November 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
💚🤍🧡
#Mnásome
#Mnásome
Look if this hadn't worked they would have invented a new competitive competition between now and WC2026 just to let him serve the ban in.
Oh and, as the saying goes, Roberto Martinez has the chance to do the funniest thing ever...
Oh and, as the saying goes, Roberto Martinez has the chance to do the funniest thing ever...
Cristiano Ronaldo has magically had his ban reduced so he can start the World Cup. There is no precedent...but then he met the President. How depressing...
Column:
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Column:
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup reprieve stinks
Portugal star’s magic non-ban is depressingly inevitable
inews.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Look if this hadn't worked they would have invented a new competitive competition between now and WC2026 just to let him serve the ban in.
Oh and, as the saying goes, Roberto Martinez has the chance to do the funniest thing ever...
Oh and, as the saying goes, Roberto Martinez has the chance to do the funniest thing ever...
Still a better candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize than you-know-who
November 25, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Still a better candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize than you-know-who
Excellent contribution from @sadhbhoneill.bsky.social on @rte.ie Late Debate right now.
More roads will not fix the problems. Fewer cars makes public transport better. Local Link has shown that rural transport can work, especially for young people
#GetTDsOnTheBus
More roads will not fix the problems. Fewer cars makes public transport better. Local Link has shown that rural transport can work, especially for young people
#GetTDsOnTheBus
November 25, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Excellent contribution from @sadhbhoneill.bsky.social on @rte.ie Late Debate right now.
More roads will not fix the problems. Fewer cars makes public transport better. Local Link has shown that rural transport can work, especially for young people
#GetTDsOnTheBus
More roads will not fix the problems. Fewer cars makes public transport better. Local Link has shown that rural transport can work, especially for young people
#GetTDsOnTheBus
100% - I drove this road for fifteen years - it's like a racetrack.
I will raise this at the next DoT Road User Safety Forum.
(It will never be a motorway btw)
Average speed zone proposed for busy dual carriageway linking Limerick and Shannon
www.limerickleader.ie/news/motorin...
I will raise this at the next DoT Road User Safety Forum.
(It will never be a motorway btw)
Average speed zone proposed for busy dual carriageway linking Limerick and Shannon
www.limerickleader.ie/news/motorin...
Average speed zone proposed for busy dual carriageway linking Limerick and Shannon
Calls have been made for the introduction of an average speed zone following a spike in collisions along the N18/M18 in recent months
www.limerickleader.ie
November 25, 2025 at 10:39 PM
100% - I drove this road for fifteen years - it's like a racetrack.
I will raise this at the next DoT Road User Safety Forum.
(It will never be a motorway btw)
Average speed zone proposed for busy dual carriageway linking Limerick and Shannon
www.limerickleader.ie/news/motorin...
I will raise this at the next DoT Road User Safety Forum.
(It will never be a motorway btw)
Average speed zone proposed for busy dual carriageway linking Limerick and Shannon
www.limerickleader.ie/news/motorin...
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It has to be named after Maureen Sweeney, the Irish meteorologist who gave the Allies a critical weather report before D Day.
Irish aviation history and meteorological history are intimately linked, and we're a Republic - we don't name things after Taoisigh here (except in Cork).
Irish aviation history and meteorological history are intimately linked, and we're a Republic - we don't name things after Taoisigh here (except in Cork).
November 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
It has to be named after Maureen Sweeney, the Irish meteorologist who gave the Allies a critical weather report before D Day.
Irish aviation history and meteorological history are intimately linked, and we're a Republic - we don't name things after Taoisigh here (except in Cork).
Irish aviation history and meteorological history are intimately linked, and we're a Republic - we don't name things after Taoisigh here (except in Cork).
I've said it before and I'll say it again - the messier the orange, the tastier the orange
🍊
🍊
November 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I've said it before and I'll say it again - the messier the orange, the tastier the orange
🍊
🍊
"You will be visited by three spirits"
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
November 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
"You will be visited by three spirits"
The three spirits:
The three spirits: