Caitríona
@caitrionalk.bsky.social
Passionate about community and nature. 🍃🌱🌿
Reimagining space and relationships through garden sharing : www.communityroots.ie
Community climate action & hanging out with sound people:
@connectingcabra.bsky.social
💚
Mammy to 4 brilliant humans!
Reimagining space and relationships through garden sharing : www.communityroots.ie
Community climate action & hanging out with sound people:
@connectingcabra.bsky.social
💚
Mammy to 4 brilliant humans!
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If we were all dying of thirst in a desert, and three assholes were hoarding more freshwater than they could drink in 15 million lifetimes, we wouldn’t applaud their work ethic or ingenious gaming of the system. We’d take back our fucking water.
No more billionaires.
No more billionaires.
October 30, 2025 at 7:21 PM
If we were all dying of thirst in a desert, and three assholes were hoarding more freshwater than they could drink in 15 million lifetimes, we wouldn’t applaud their work ethic or ingenious gaming of the system. We’d take back our fucking water.
No more billionaires.
No more billionaires.
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👻Dig out your ghoulish fancy dress
🪩Light up your bike
🎃Join us for a 1 hour family friendly #IBIKEBop through Dublin to a Halloween inspired playlist
🗓️31 Oct 25
🕕6PM
📍Parnell Sq N
@ibike.ie #IBIKEBoo #CriticalMass #CriticalMassDub #FreeTheCycleLanes
🪩Light up your bike
🎃Join us for a 1 hour family friendly #IBIKEBop through Dublin to a Halloween inspired playlist
🗓️31 Oct 25
🕕6PM
📍Parnell Sq N
@ibike.ie #IBIKEBoo #CriticalMass #CriticalMassDub #FreeTheCycleLanes
October 25, 2025 at 3:41 PM
👻Dig out your ghoulish fancy dress
🪩Light up your bike
🎃Join us for a 1 hour family friendly #IBIKEBop through Dublin to a Halloween inspired playlist
🗓️31 Oct 25
🕕6PM
📍Parnell Sq N
@ibike.ie #IBIKEBoo #CriticalMass #CriticalMassDub #FreeTheCycleLanes
🪩Light up your bike
🎃Join us for a 1 hour family friendly #IBIKEBop through Dublin to a Halloween inspired playlist
🗓️31 Oct 25
🕕6PM
📍Parnell Sq N
@ibike.ie #IBIKEBoo #CriticalMass #CriticalMassDub #FreeTheCycleLanes
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Two of my favourite community organisations combine here! @nearfm.ie interviewed Stephen from
@connectingcabra.bsky.social about our Apple Press Festival and other activities. @hazelwoodlscapes.bsky.social
listenagain.org?p=57747
@connectingcabra.bsky.social about our Apple Press Festival and other activities. @hazelwoodlscapes.bsky.social
listenagain.org?p=57747
Northside Today : Connecting Cabra is an SEC – a Sustainable Energy Community – Near FM – Listen Again
listenagain.org
October 24, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Two of my favourite community organisations combine here! @nearfm.ie interviewed Stephen from
@connectingcabra.bsky.social about our Apple Press Festival and other activities. @hazelwoodlscapes.bsky.social
listenagain.org?p=57747
@connectingcabra.bsky.social about our Apple Press Festival and other activities. @hazelwoodlscapes.bsky.social
listenagain.org?p=57747
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Free 300-litre waterbutts available for residents on Leix, Fertualla, Erris, Annaly, Offaly & Bregia Roads.
Help prevent flooding and provide free water for your plants.
Can be installed in gardens, sheds or anywhere there’s a downpipe (not suitable for cast iron).
Email hello@connectingcabra.ie
Help prevent flooding and provide free water for your plants.
Can be installed in gardens, sheds or anywhere there’s a downpipe (not suitable for cast iron).
Email hello@connectingcabra.ie
October 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Free 300-litre waterbutts available for residents on Leix, Fertualla, Erris, Annaly, Offaly & Bregia Roads.
Help prevent flooding and provide free water for your plants.
Can be installed in gardens, sheds or anywhere there’s a downpipe (not suitable for cast iron).
Email hello@connectingcabra.ie
Help prevent flooding and provide free water for your plants.
Can be installed in gardens, sheds or anywhere there’s a downpipe (not suitable for cast iron).
Email hello@connectingcabra.ie
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Such a lovely community at event at our Apple Pressing Festival today! Thanks to Lord Mayor Ray McAdam for launching the day. Tks also to Seedsavers for the heritage apple tree and @communityfoundirl.bsky.social for funding this #CircularEconomy project.
October 12, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Such a lovely community at event at our Apple Pressing Festival today! Thanks to Lord Mayor Ray McAdam for launching the day. Tks also to Seedsavers for the heritage apple tree and @communityfoundirl.bsky.social for funding this #CircularEconomy project.
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Bicycle lights on and get ready for the music as Bike Disco returns to Phoenix Park tonight
Get your bike lights on and head to the Phoenix Park tonight for the bicycle disco from 7.45pm today, Friday, October 10th. The event is being hosted again this year by Dublin City Council, Fingal County…
Get your bike lights on and head to the Phoenix Park tonight for the bicycle disco from 7.45pm today, Friday, October 10th. The event is being hosted again this year by Dublin City Council, Fingal County…
Bicycle lights on and get ready for the music as Bike Disco returns to Phoenix Park tonight
Get your bike lights on and head to the Phoenix Park tonight for the bicycle disco from 7.45pm today, Friday, October 10th. The event is being hosted again this year by Dublin City Council, Fingal County Council and the Office of Public Works along a car-free 5km around the Park. The organisers said: "All cyclists of all abilities are welcome to light up their bikes and enjoy the Phoenix Park in a most unique way with roads closed for participants' safety and enjoyment.
irishcycle.com
October 9, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Bicycle lights on and get ready for the music as Bike Disco returns to Phoenix Park tonight
Get your bike lights on and head to the Phoenix Park tonight for the bicycle disco from 7.45pm today, Friday, October 10th. The event is being hosted again this year by Dublin City Council, Fingal County…
Get your bike lights on and head to the Phoenix Park tonight for the bicycle disco from 7.45pm today, Friday, October 10th. The event is being hosted again this year by Dublin City Council, Fingal County…
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"We are in nature, and then we are humans in nature connected" Manchán Mangan - may he rest in nature - sad to part with both Jane Goodall and Manchán (far too young) this week - both powerful voices for our human relationship to nature and the environment www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...
Broadcaster and scríbhneoir Manchán Magan dies aged 55
The writer, broadcaster and documentary maker Manchán Magan has died at the age of 55, his family has confirmed.
www.rte.ie
October 3, 2025 at 5:42 AM
"We are in nature, and then we are humans in nature connected" Manchán Mangan - may he rest in nature - sad to part with both Jane Goodall and Manchán (far too young) this week - both powerful voices for our human relationship to nature and the environment www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...
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There are emergency protests in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla called around the country tomorrow, keep an eye on social media. This is at the Dáil, 12.30pm. #LiftTheSiege #GazaGenocide
October 1, 2025 at 10:55 PM
There are emergency protests in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla called around the country tomorrow, keep an eye on social media. This is at the Dáil, 12.30pm. #LiftTheSiege #GazaGenocide
open.spotify.com/episode/3N3F...
My eldest daughter had the privilege of interviewing Dr Jane Goodall a couple of years ago. A force of nature and an inspiration to many. A sad loss to the world. 💚
My eldest daughter had the privilege of interviewing Dr Jane Goodall a couple of years ago. A force of nature and an inspiration to many. A sad loss to the world. 💚
Ep 73 – Dr Jane Goodall
open.spotify.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
open.spotify.com/episode/3N3F...
My eldest daughter had the privilege of interviewing Dr Jane Goodall a couple of years ago. A force of nature and an inspiration to many. A sad loss to the world. 💚
My eldest daughter had the privilege of interviewing Dr Jane Goodall a couple of years ago. A force of nature and an inspiration to many. A sad loss to the world. 💚
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Apple Press Festival with Community Roots is here! Bring your apples to press into juice, swap Halloween costumes, and pick up apple-themed sourdough bakes (plus a free starter). A day of community, food, and fun.
September 22, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Apple Press Festival with Community Roots is here! Bring your apples to press into juice, swap Halloween costumes, and pick up apple-themed sourdough bakes (plus a free starter). A day of community, food, and fun.
I LOVE walking my dog (and children) around Cabra to look at all the lovely new art 💚
New artwork around Cabra thanks to Áine Macken and Gerry Lee.
They’ve brightened up the boxes with paintings that celebrate our Connecting Cabra projects — bringing colour and creativity into the community.
They’ve brightened up the boxes with paintings that celebrate our Connecting Cabra projects — bringing colour and creativity into the community.
September 8, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I LOVE walking my dog (and children) around Cabra to look at all the lovely new art 💚
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Thanks for the shout out for Connecting Cabra during the Book of Leaves podcast! Teamwork makes the dream work! @feljin.ie @cearacarney.bsky.social
Thoroughly enjoyed this chat with @feljin.ie about public transport & dereliction in Ireland. We recorded this before Michael O'Leary was dissing the Metro Link too, but I know Feljin has since hand-delivered proof of the cost benefit to Ryanair's head office. You love to see it!
pod.fo/e/3166b2
pod.fo/e/3166b2
Book of Leaves: Bus Connects, Metrolink, & Dereliction with Green Party Cllr Feljin Jose
Feljin Jose is a Councillor for Phibsborough, Glasnevin, Drumcondra, Cabra & Ashtown in Dublin and a member of the Green Party. He has a special interest in all things public transport but is also...
pod.fo
August 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Thanks for the shout out for Connecting Cabra during the Book of Leaves podcast! Teamwork makes the dream work! @feljin.ie @cearacarney.bsky.social
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One thought is always hungry.
“I’m not being productive enough.”
We must bundle these words in an old blanket
and sit them by a fire on a crisp night.
We must heal them with wordless wind and smoke.
We must do the same for the culture that made their hunger terrible.
“I’m not being productive enough.”
We must bundle these words in an old blanket
and sit them by a fire on a crisp night.
We must heal them with wordless wind and smoke.
We must do the same for the culture that made their hunger terrible.
August 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
One thought is always hungry.
“I’m not being productive enough.”
We must bundle these words in an old blanket
and sit them by a fire on a crisp night.
We must heal them with wordless wind and smoke.
We must do the same for the culture that made their hunger terrible.
“I’m not being productive enough.”
We must bundle these words in an old blanket
and sit them by a fire on a crisp night.
We must heal them with wordless wind and smoke.
We must do the same for the culture that made their hunger terrible.
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We know all of Cabra have lovely gardens. But our judges are on the hunt for the most biodiverse garden — one that’s beautiful, but also makes space for nature.
They’ve got notebooks at the ready and the trusty cargo bike on hand. Good luck to all the entrants.
They’ve got notebooks at the ready and the trusty cargo bike on hand. Good luck to all the entrants.
August 15, 2025 at 8:14 PM
We know all of Cabra have lovely gardens. But our judges are on the hunt for the most biodiverse garden — one that’s beautiful, but also makes space for nature.
They’ve got notebooks at the ready and the trusty cargo bike on hand. Good luck to all the entrants.
They’ve got notebooks at the ready and the trusty cargo bike on hand. Good luck to all the entrants.
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It all kicks off tomorrow. Join us at the Cabra Festival starting with a Bat Walk on Saturday at 9pm. And lots of events throughout next week with Family Fun Day on the 16th. See you there! 🦇
August 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
It all kicks off tomorrow. Join us at the Cabra Festival starting with a Bat Walk on Saturday at 9pm. And lots of events throughout next week with Family Fun Day on the 16th. See you there! 🦇
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Please share! @caitrionalk.bsky.social @colmorourke1.bsky.social @feljin.ie @janetphorner.bsky.social @leafybatter.bsky.social @cosybatter.bsky.social @grangegormandev.bsky.social
It all kicks off tomorrow. Join us at the Cabra Festival starting with a Bat Walk on Saturday at 9pm. And lots of events throughout next week with Family Fun Day on the 16th. See you there! 🦇
August 8, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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For all Dublin 7 folk. @connectingcabra.bsky.social @cosybatter.bsky.social @leafybatter.bsky.social @caitrionalk.bsky.social
Reminder that the Neutrality Roadshow is back this month with events in Clifden, Gort, Newry and Mullingar. First up is this Wednesday, 6th August in Clarke's City Arms, Stoneybatter.
If you haven't made one yet, make sure to come along.
If you haven't made one yet, make sure to come along.
August 3, 2025 at 8:02 AM
For all Dublin 7 folk. @connectingcabra.bsky.social @cosybatter.bsky.social @leafybatter.bsky.social @caitrionalk.bsky.social
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There’s Cabra in the @irishtimes.com magazine - Connecting Cabra and our good friends Community Roots get a nice mention! Thanks to @caitrionalk.bsky.social for the great publicity.
August 2, 2025 at 9:43 AM
There’s Cabra in the @irishtimes.com magazine - Connecting Cabra and our good friends Community Roots get a nice mention! Thanks to @caitrionalk.bsky.social for the great publicity.
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Want a warmer home and lower bills?
Join us at the Cabra Warmer Homes Project Info Evening!
Learn about retrofitting & insulation
Discover grants and details on FREE upgrades
Hear from local homeowners
Get help with grant forms
#CabraWarmerHomes #RetrofitIreland #SustainableLiving #ConnectingCabra
Join us at the Cabra Warmer Homes Project Info Evening!
Learn about retrofitting & insulation
Discover grants and details on FREE upgrades
Hear from local homeowners
Get help with grant forms
#CabraWarmerHomes #RetrofitIreland #SustainableLiving #ConnectingCabra
July 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Want a warmer home and lower bills?
Join us at the Cabra Warmer Homes Project Info Evening!
Learn about retrofitting & insulation
Discover grants and details on FREE upgrades
Hear from local homeowners
Get help with grant forms
#CabraWarmerHomes #RetrofitIreland #SustainableLiving #ConnectingCabra
Join us at the Cabra Warmer Homes Project Info Evening!
Learn about retrofitting & insulation
Discover grants and details on FREE upgrades
Hear from local homeowners
Get help with grant forms
#CabraWarmerHomes #RetrofitIreland #SustainableLiving #ConnectingCabra
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Who has the greenest green fingers? Enter the loveliest wild garden in Cabra competition. There are Mr Midleton vouchers up for grabs! More details and application form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
July 25, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Who has the greenest green fingers? Enter the loveliest wild garden in Cabra competition. There are Mr Midleton vouchers up for grabs! More details and application form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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We need to reclaim the word abundance from neoliberals who want it to mean deregulation. Here's an exploration of it. www.kqed.org/arts/1397915...
Octavia Butler Offers a Roadmap for Survival In This Documentary
‘Earth Seed’ follows People’s Kitchen Collective on a journey across California to learn from intentional communities.
www.kqed.org
July 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
We need to reclaim the word abundance from neoliberals who want it to mean deregulation. Here's an exploration of it. www.kqed.org/arts/1397915...
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It’s nearly the last Friday of the month
It’s nearly #IBIKEBop with @ibike.ie
The tunes of the summer will weave their way through the streets of #Dublin
🗓️25 July 2025 🕕6PM
📍Parnell Sq N
If you’re visiting grab a bikeshare @bleeperactive.bsky.social
The more the merrier!
It’s nearly #IBIKEBop with @ibike.ie
The tunes of the summer will weave their way through the streets of #Dublin
🗓️25 July 2025 🕕6PM
📍Parnell Sq N
If you’re visiting grab a bikeshare @bleeperactive.bsky.social
The more the merrier!
July 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
It’s nearly the last Friday of the month
It’s nearly #IBIKEBop with @ibike.ie
The tunes of the summer will weave their way through the streets of #Dublin
🗓️25 July 2025 🕕6PM
📍Parnell Sq N
If you’re visiting grab a bikeshare @bleeperactive.bsky.social
The more the merrier!
It’s nearly #IBIKEBop with @ibike.ie
The tunes of the summer will weave their way through the streets of #Dublin
🗓️25 July 2025 🕕6PM
📍Parnell Sq N
If you’re visiting grab a bikeshare @bleeperactive.bsky.social
The more the merrier!
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Well, well — caught red-handed.
Who would've guessed DAA is greenwashing?
Who would've guessed DAA is greenwashing?
Dublin Airport’s Marty Whelan advert breached rules with emissions claim
DAA breached advertising rules when it ran a radio ad voiced by Marty Whelan talking up its plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
m.independent.ie
July 22, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Well, well — caught red-handed.
Who would've guessed DAA is greenwashing?
Who would've guessed DAA is greenwashing?
www.dublininquirer.com/hundreds-in-...
This is one of the many reasons why Community Roots is so important! www.communityroots.ie
This is one of the many reasons why Community Roots is so important! www.communityroots.ie
Hundreds in queue for allotments across Dublin city, show figures
The current development plan sets an aim of doubling allotments, caveated, with “if feasibly possible”.
www.dublininquirer.com
July 18, 2025 at 8:39 AM
www.dublininquirer.com/hundreds-in-...
This is one of the many reasons why Community Roots is so important! www.communityroots.ie
This is one of the many reasons why Community Roots is so important! www.communityroots.ie