Chris Mansfield
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Let’s all try to be excellent to each other here.
“He said that though the cycle route would increase in terms of distance, much of this would be downhill so it would not be a huge addition to journey time”
It’s a very handy cycle lane if it’s downhill in both directions.
www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...
It’s a very handy cycle lane if it’s downhill in both directions.
www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...
Port of Cork 'not trying to trick people' over planned changes to road layout
The company is set to apply for a new eastern multi-modal road, bus, and cycleway interchange infrastructure at the Glanmire Rd roundabout with the ...
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November 21, 2025 at 10:26 AM
“He said that though the cycle route would increase in terms of distance, much of this would be downhill so it would not be a huge addition to journey time”
It’s a very handy cycle lane if it’s downhill in both directions.
www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...
It’s a very handy cycle lane if it’s downhill in both directions.
www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...
Of our Heads of Government, we have had 2 Welsh surnames (Griffith, Harris), 1 French (Lemass), 1 Spanish (de Valera), 1 Norman (FitzGerald), 1 Viking (Reynolds), 2 English (Bruton, Brugha [Burgess]), 1 Indian (Varadkar) and 1 Indeterminable (Martin). Now tell me immigration is new.
November 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Of our Heads of Government, we have had 2 Welsh surnames (Griffith, Harris), 1 French (Lemass), 1 Spanish (de Valera), 1 Norman (FitzGerald), 1 Viking (Reynolds), 2 English (Bruton, Brugha [Burgess]), 1 Indian (Varadkar) and 1 Indeterminable (Martin). Now tell me immigration is new.
www.rte.ie/news/2025/11... I have somewhat limited sympathy. Book a bargain holiday in Jamaica because it’s cheap in hurricane season and expect others to bail you out when the risk doesn’t work. I do hope the type 1 diabetes thing is OK but have more sympathy for the average Jamaican.
'Nobody is helping us' - Irish couple stuck in Jamaica
An Irish couple who were holidaying in Jamaica when Hurricane Melissa hit the country last week said they are finding it very hard to get home.
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November 2, 2025 at 9:56 PM
www.rte.ie/news/2025/11... I have somewhat limited sympathy. Book a bargain holiday in Jamaica because it’s cheap in hurricane season and expect others to bail you out when the risk doesn’t work. I do hope the type 1 diabetes thing is OK but have more sympathy for the average Jamaican.
They were on 28% at the same stage in the electoral cycle between the last two elections. It set them up for a magnificent victory. I.e Polls at this stage have marginal use for political strategists and non for the general populace.
Sinn Féin is the most popular party in the country, a Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks opinion poll has suggested.
Poll suggests rise in support for SF as FG and FF drops
Sinn Féin is the most popular party in the country, a Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks opinion poll has suggested.
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November 2, 2025 at 8:13 AM
They were on 28% at the same stage in the electoral cycle between the last two elections. It set them up for a magnificent victory. I.e Polls at this stage have marginal use for political strategists and non for the general populace.
I presume there will be extra rolling stock added, either to provide a more frequent service south of Broombridge or to have longer trams. Otherwise there will be overcrowding in the centre of Dublin.
I’m sure it’s been looked at
They must have considers it…
I’m sure it’s been looked at
They must have considers it…
The extension of the Luas green line to Finglas has been granted planning permission by An Coimisiún Pleanála. jrnl.ie/6860014
Extension of Luas line to Finglas gets the green light
The green line will be extended northwards by four kilometres with four new stops at Charlestown, St Margaret’s Road, Finglas Village and St Helena’s.
jrnl.ie
October 30, 2025 at 10:54 AM
I presume there will be extra rolling stock added, either to provide a more frequent service south of Broombridge or to have longer trams. Otherwise there will be overcrowding in the centre of Dublin.
I’m sure it’s been looked at
They must have considers it…
I’m sure it’s been looked at
They must have considers it…
We need to look at making it easier to vote. We have a 50% turnout in this house as one voter is out of the country. We allow prisoners postal votes but not ordinary citizens. At minimum there should be a chance to vote early in a city/county hall before voting in local polling stations on the day
October 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
We need to look at making it easier to vote. We have a 50% turnout in this house as one voter is out of the country. We allow prisoners postal votes but not ordinary citizens. At minimum there should be a chance to vote early in a city/county hall before voting in local polling stations on the day
Is “I’m gullible” a good selling point.
October 17, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Is “I’m gullible” a good selling point.
Imagine having two years to do this and waiting until there’s a ceasefire
dlvr.it/TNgGxl
#mensacandidates
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#mensacandidates
Two people from protest supporting Palestine charged with causing damage at Cork firm
Collins Aerospace has been targeted by pro-Palestine protesters as its parent company, RTX, supplies defence systems to Israel
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October 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Imagine having two years to do this and waiting until there’s a ceasefire
dlvr.it/TNgGxl
#mensacandidates
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#mensacandidates
With respect, the only staff I engage with on the train are the catering staff.l and they are almost all immigrants. I would be shocked if I could speak Irish with them.
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Irish Rail launches new campaign to encourage workers and passengers to speak Irish on trains
Survey showed 50% of train passengers would use Irish if they knew staff spoke it, while two in three people (65%) felt very positive about hearing Irish spoken on trains
dlvr.it
October 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
With respect, the only staff I engage with on the train are the catering staff.l and they are almost all immigrants. I would be shocked if I could speak Irish with them.
dlvr.it/TNgJgy
dlvr.it/TNgJgy
I remember during the Brexit canpaign when those opposed were accused of running a canpaign of fear.
The British electorate ignored the warnings.
It all worked out beautifully.
www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...
The British electorate ignored the warnings.
It all worked out beautifully.
www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...
Clashes over triple lock, Europe in Áras radio debate
Presidential candidates Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly have clashed on their position on the Triple Lock and relations with European nations during the latest presidential debate.
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October 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I remember during the Brexit canpaign when those opposed were accused of running a canpaign of fear.
The British electorate ignored the warnings.
It all worked out beautifully.
www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...
The British electorate ignored the warnings.
It all worked out beautifully.
www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...
Are the Americans not paying their soldiers?
There are many countries in Africa and South America who can attest that disaster lies in that direction.
There are many countries in Africa and South America who can attest that disaster lies in that direction.
October 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Are the Americans not paying their soldiers?
There are many countries in Africa and South America who can attest that disaster lies in that direction.
There are many countries in Africa and South America who can attest that disaster lies in that direction.
Catherine Connolly will end in disillusionment for her supporters. Either she’ll behave like a President is supposed to and they’ll complain she isn’t speaking out, or she will speak out and won’t last a term as President.
October 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Catherine Connolly will end in disillusionment for her supporters. Either she’ll behave like a President is supposed to and they’ll complain she isn’t speaking out, or she will speak out and won’t last a term as President.
We are at the Irish presidential election stage of which candidates video editing team made the larger fuck up
October 8, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We are at the Irish presidential election stage of which candidates video editing team made the larger fuck up
Clearly from the nature of their campaigning, both Connolly and Humphreys have decided that this is going to be a low turnout election and the challenge is to get out the base to actually visit a polling station rather than win over the undecided.
October 6, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Clearly from the nature of their campaigning, both Connolly and Humphreys have decided that this is going to be a low turnout election and the challenge is to get out the base to actually visit a polling station rather than win over the undecided.
France is aiming to be truly egalitarian by giving everyone a short stint as Prime Minister.
October 6, 2025 at 8:23 AM
France is aiming to be truly egalitarian by giving everyone a short stint as Prime Minister.
While I believe the government should spend efficiently, let’s not lose sight that €100k would get you approximately 4 car parking spaces between construction cost and land costs (and that’s not even taking into account an access road for them.
October 1, 2025 at 10:13 AM
While I believe the government should spend efficiently, let’s not lose sight that €100k would get you approximately 4 car parking spaces between construction cost and land costs (and that’s not even taking into account an access road for them.
It’s hard to imagine her as President not finding herself in a thundering disgrace position.
Germany’s decision on what to do as a response to Russia’s aggression is theirs to choose and really should be off the table for someone who sees themself in the Irish Presidency.
Germany’s decision on what to do as a response to Russia’s aggression is theirs to choose and really should be off the table for someone who sees themself in the Irish Presidency.
Catherine Connolly compares German arms build-up with 1930s
Catherine Connolly compares German arms build-up with 1930s
‘I don’t wish to depress you. There is hope,’ presidential candidate tells UCD event
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September 25, 2025 at 8:56 AM
It’s hard to imagine her as President not finding herself in a thundering disgrace position.
Germany’s decision on what to do as a response to Russia’s aggression is theirs to choose and really should be off the table for someone who sees themself in the Irish Presidency.
Germany’s decision on what to do as a response to Russia’s aggression is theirs to choose and really should be off the table for someone who sees themself in the Irish Presidency.
Is she going to promise a second bridge from Great Island to the mainland in case the Fota Rd is closed.
I’m not sure that’s in the President’s remit.
I’m not sure that’s in the President’s remit.
September 13, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Is she going to promise a second bridge from Great Island to the mainland in case the Fota Rd is closed.
I’m not sure that’s in the President’s remit.
I’m not sure that’s in the President’s remit.
Should be 16 (8 when travelling to school), but it’s a start.
A firmly believe that free public transport for school kids would solve a lot of traffic problems without massive capital investment.
A firmly believe that free public transport for school kids would solve a lot of traffic problems without massive capital investment.
September 3, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Should be 16 (8 when travelling to school), but it’s a start.
A firmly believe that free public transport for school kids would solve a lot of traffic problems without massive capital investment.
A firmly believe that free public transport for school kids would solve a lot of traffic problems without massive capital investment.
The Gaza flotilla is a real exercise in self-aggrandisement. If it was seriously aiming to help Gaza it would be leaving from Crete, Cyprus or Southern Turkey. But Barcelona is much better for publicity for those onboard.
September 1, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The Gaza flotilla is a real exercise in self-aggrandisement. If it was seriously aiming to help Gaza it would be leaving from Crete, Cyprus or Southern Turkey. But Barcelona is much better for publicity for those onboard.
This means he was about 40 playing Fortycoats and my mind is blown.
The death of the poet, writer and broadcaster Pat Ingoldsby at the age of 82 has been confirmed by his family.
Poet, writer and broadcaster Pat Ingoldsby dies aged 82
The death of the poet, writer and broadcaster Pat Ingoldsby at the age of 82 has been confirmed by his family.
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March 1, 2025 at 2:14 PM
This means he was about 40 playing Fortycoats and my mind is blown.
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, EU sanctions such as asset seizure were applied to those with significant wealth and influence closely connected to the Kremlin and its leadership.
Does Donald Trump now fit in this category?
Does Donald Trump now fit in this category?
March 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, EU sanctions such as asset seizure were applied to those with significant wealth and influence closely connected to the Kremlin and its leadership.
Does Donald Trump now fit in this category?
Does Donald Trump now fit in this category?
Repost with the first album you bought with your own money
[they were bought in the same tranaction]
[they were bought in the same tranaction]
February 23, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Repost with the first album you bought with your own money
[they were bought in the same tranaction]
[they were bought in the same tranaction]
If Canada became the 51st state would they have to drop the metric system for whatever that weird system the US uses is?
That would seem to be a deal breaker.
That would seem to be a deal breaker.
February 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
If Canada became the 51st state would they have to drop the metric system for whatever that weird system the US uses is?
That would seem to be a deal breaker.
That would seem to be a deal breaker.
For those unaware, Trump bought Mar a Lago for $10m in 1985. In 2008 while in financial difficulty he sold it to a Russian oligarch called Dmitriy Rybolovlev for $95m while retaining a lifetime right to live there. In 2014 Rybolovlev sold it back to him for $18m.
There is nothing at all suspicious
There is nothing at all suspicious
February 19, 2025 at 6:29 PM
For those unaware, Trump bought Mar a Lago for $10m in 1985. In 2008 while in financial difficulty he sold it to a Russian oligarch called Dmitriy Rybolovlev for $95m while retaining a lifetime right to live there. In 2014 Rybolovlev sold it back to him for $18m.
There is nothing at all suspicious
There is nothing at all suspicious