Niall Hanrahan
@cloudniall.bsky.social
Hello fellow human. I am totally not a robot. Walk and cycle most places. World feels pretty fucked at the moment. Somehow I'm still optimistic.
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Tweede Weteringdwarsstraat, Amsterdam in 1969 and today
March 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Tweede Weteringdwarsstraat, Amsterdam in 1969 and today
Take ‘Wicklow County Plan’ survey now, gravel riders may have special interest www.stickybottle.com/sportives/ta...
Take 'Wicklow County Plan' survey now, gravel riders may have special interest
Wicklow is a very popular spot with road and off-road cyclists, but facilitating gravel riders has become an issue in the Republic
www.stickybottle.com
February 23, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Take ‘Wicklow County Plan’ survey now, gravel riders may have special interest www.stickybottle.com/sportives/ta...
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Have you seen this one before? A short history of traffic engineering via @copenhagenizers.bsky.social. Manufactured #CarDependency takes a lot of forms, including how easy or hard we make it to get from A to B using any other ways of getting around.
A direct result of the wrong priorities.
A direct result of the wrong priorities.
December 23, 2024 at 3:11 AM
Have you seen this one before? A short history of traffic engineering via @copenhagenizers.bsky.social. Manufactured #CarDependency takes a lot of forms, including how easy or hard we make it to get from A to B using any other ways of getting around.
A direct result of the wrong priorities.
A direct result of the wrong priorities.
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This is a good thread about the literal cost of good journalism. The Dublin Inquirer is a really good publication and the city is lucky to have it.
Okay, the end of the year is in sight, so maybe it’s a good time for us to tell you about our financials, here at Dublin Inquirer HQ at the Digital Hub on Thomas Street in Dublin 8. We ask for transparency from others, so some transparency from us is good too, right? 1/
December 12, 2024 at 10:12 AM
This is a good thread about the literal cost of good journalism. The Dublin Inquirer is a really good publication and the city is lucky to have it.
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Okay, the end of the year is in sight, so maybe it’s a good time for us to tell you about our financials, here at Dublin Inquirer HQ at the Digital Hub on Thomas Street in Dublin 8. We ask for transparency from others, so some transparency from us is good too, right? 1/
December 11, 2024 at 1:09 PM
Okay, the end of the year is in sight, so maybe it’s a good time for us to tell you about our financials, here at Dublin Inquirer HQ at the Digital Hub on Thomas Street in Dublin 8. We ask for transparency from others, so some transparency from us is good too, right? 1/
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1/5 A groundbreaking Amnesty report published today concludes Israeli authorities are committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. www.amnesty.org.uk/genocide-rep...
December 5, 2024 at 9:35 AM
1/5 A groundbreaking Amnesty report published today concludes Israeli authorities are committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. www.amnesty.org.uk/genocide-rep...
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Ladies and Gents of #SpeirGormand #IrishBlueSky
Dan Lambert and his crew raise money every year in their Toy appeal for children in direct provision. They're behind target this year and need your help!
Please like, reskeet and donate at the link below!
🎄🎁
www.gofundme.com/f/xmastoydri...
Dan Lambert and his crew raise money every year in their Toy appeal for children in direct provision. They're behind target this year and need your help!
Please like, reskeet and donate at the link below!
🎄🎁
www.gofundme.com/f/xmastoydri...
Donate to Direct Provision Christmas Toy Drive 2024, organized by Dan Lambert
WE NEED YOUR HELP AGAIN THIS YEAR!
In a year that's shown the worst of human… Dan Lambert needs your support for Direct Provision Christmas Toy Drive 2024
www.gofundme.com
December 3, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Ladies and Gents of #SpeirGormand #IrishBlueSky
Dan Lambert and his crew raise money every year in their Toy appeal for children in direct provision. They're behind target this year and need your help!
Please like, reskeet and donate at the link below!
🎄🎁
www.gofundme.com/f/xmastoydri...
Dan Lambert and his crew raise money every year in their Toy appeal for children in direct provision. They're behind target this year and need your help!
Please like, reskeet and donate at the link below!
🎄🎁
www.gofundme.com/f/xmastoydri...
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"Before the modal filter, there was a lot of rat-running on their street and children hardly had any contact with their neighbours."
Prioritising active mobility can transform neighbourhoods. @mobycon.bsky.social helped make this Dublin neighbourhood cycling-friendly: mobycon.com/updates/...
Prioritising active mobility can transform neighbourhoods. @mobycon.bsky.social helped make this Dublin neighbourhood cycling-friendly: mobycon.com/updates/...
December 6, 2024 at 9:00 AM
"Before the modal filter, there was a lot of rat-running on their street and children hardly had any contact with their neighbours."
Prioritising active mobility can transform neighbourhoods. @mobycon.bsky.social helped make this Dublin neighbourhood cycling-friendly: mobycon.com/updates/...
Prioritising active mobility can transform neighbourhoods. @mobycon.bsky.social helped make this Dublin neighbourhood cycling-friendly: mobycon.com/updates/...
Everyone benefits from good cycling infrastructure, not just people who ride bikes. road.cc/content/news...
Cycle lanes boosting house prices by up to eight per cent, new study finds
Reducing the distance to the nearest cycle network by just one kilometre is linked to a significant increase in the value of houses in Greater Manchester, with house buyers willing to pay more to live...
road.cc
December 6, 2024 at 9:08 AM
Everyone benefits from good cycling infrastructure, not just people who ride bikes. road.cc/content/news...
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Broadstone finally has a market! This pilot mini market will run on three Wednesdays in December and, if successful, I hope we can get a regular market here to activate this public space at Broadstone Plaza.
December 5, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Broadstone finally has a market! This pilot mini market will run on three Wednesdays in December and, if successful, I hope we can get a regular market here to activate this public space at Broadstone Plaza.
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The training is part of a project to help inmates at the Jirice prison northeast of Prague be better prepared for life outside jail.
Puppy love: Czech prisoners train assistance dogs
The puppy training is part of a project to help inmates at the Jirice prison northeast of Prague be better prepared for life outside jail.
www.rte.ie
December 5, 2024 at 8:07 AM
The training is part of a project to help inmates at the Jirice prison northeast of Prague be better prepared for life outside jail.
If two major fiscal problems are 1) potential €20b fine for not meeting carbon targets and 2) over-reliance on multinational corporate tax receipts, then where is the plan to invest €20b in locally owned sustainable/green energy businesses? Solves three problems.
‘The State could face a cost of €20 billion if it fails to achieve reductions in carbon emissions in 2030..In its latest report, the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council said lower estimates assumed Ireland would follow through on measures "that it looks increasingly unlikely to implement"’
#TransitionRisk
#TransitionRisk
State 'facing €20bn fine' if it fails to reduce emissions
The State could face a cost of €20bn if it fails to achieve reductions in carbon emissions in 2030, according to an assessment by the watchdog which advises on the public finances.
www.rte.ie
December 5, 2024 at 8:59 AM
If two major fiscal problems are 1) potential €20b fine for not meeting carbon targets and 2) over-reliance on multinational corporate tax receipts, then where is the plan to invest €20b in locally owned sustainable/green energy businesses? Solves three problems.
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Still too often I hear “families will never want to live downtown” or in urban places, ignoring contrary evidence from successful cities. It’s a self-fulfilling prophesy — we design downtowns to virtually repel families, and then when families don’t come, or don’t stay, we say “See? We were right!”
December 4, 2024 at 7:47 AM
Still too often I hear “families will never want to live downtown” or in urban places, ignoring contrary evidence from successful cities. It’s a self-fulfilling prophesy — we design downtowns to virtually repel families, and then when families don’t come, or don’t stay, we say “See? We were right!”
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Now that the @dublininquirer.com bike #CollisionTracker has been operational for four months the incidents are being logged.
It's a nationwide utility so check out your area.
@gardatraffic.bsky.social
www.collisiontracker.ie/map
It's a nationwide utility so check out your area.
@gardatraffic.bsky.social
www.collisiontracker.ie/map
December 4, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Now that the @dublininquirer.com bike #CollisionTracker has been operational for four months the incidents are being logged.
It's a nationwide utility so check out your area.
@gardatraffic.bsky.social
www.collisiontracker.ie/map
It's a nationwide utility so check out your area.
@gardatraffic.bsky.social
www.collisiontracker.ie/map
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One of these modes of transport is considered expensive, is used multiple times a day, and typically carries between 1 to 4 people.
The other mode is parked 96% of the time and, statistically, carries only one person 60% of the time.
The other mode is parked 96% of the time and, statistically, carries only one person 60% of the time.
November 7, 2024 at 7:34 PM
One of these modes of transport is considered expensive, is used multiple times a day, and typically carries between 1 to 4 people.
The other mode is parked 96% of the time and, statistically, carries only one person 60% of the time.
The other mode is parked 96% of the time and, statistically, carries only one person 60% of the time.
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Broadstone Plaza market is live!
December 4, 2024 at 11:48 AM
Broadstone Plaza market is live!
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Cities on the World’s Best List are Putting People First Not Cars.
momentummag.com/cities-on-th...
momentummag.com/cities-on-th...
Cities on the World's Best List are Putting People First Not Cars
According to the latest report, these cities stand out for their approach to urban development with innovative mobility solutions
momentummag.com
December 2, 2024 at 8:50 PM
Cities on the World’s Best List are Putting People First Not Cars.
momentummag.com/cities-on-th...
momentummag.com/cities-on-th...
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I'm going to keep repeating it until the Irish media pays attention - the far right aren't democrats and don't care about not getting votes.
They want to be seen and heard, and are delighted that you all made immigration a #GE24 issue on their behalf.
You're feeling smug, but being played.
They want to be seen and heard, and are delighted that you all made immigration a #GE24 issue on their behalf.
You're feeling smug, but being played.
December 2, 2024 at 8:53 PM
I'm going to keep repeating it until the Irish media pays attention - the far right aren't democrats and don't care about not getting votes.
They want to be seen and heard, and are delighted that you all made immigration a #GE24 issue on their behalf.
You're feeling smug, but being played.
They want to be seen and heard, and are delighted that you all made immigration a #GE24 issue on their behalf.
You're feeling smug, but being played.
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Exit Poll latest: A slim majority of voters (51%) believe the Government did not go far enough in tackling climate change - significantly more than those who believe it has gone too far #generalelection24 #ge24 #election2024 www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
November 30, 2024 at 12:12 PM
Exit Poll latest: A slim majority of voters (51%) believe the Government did not go far enough in tackling climate change - significantly more than those who believe it has gone too far #generalelection24 #ge24 #election2024 www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
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Relevant changes on the way in Spain regarding the legal regulations for overtaking cyclists on the road, but I am particularly interested in this: 'cyclists will be allowed to ride in the opposite direction on single-lane streets with a 30 km/h limit'.
www.elperiodicodearagon.com/sociedad/202...
www.elperiodicodearagon.com/sociedad/202...
La DGT cambia la normativa: estos son los cambios que afectan a los ciclistas en 2025
Ha preparado importantes modificaciones en el Reglamento General de Circulación
www.elperiodicodearagon.com
December 1, 2024 at 11:45 AM
Relevant changes on the way in Spain regarding the legal regulations for overtaking cyclists on the road, but I am particularly interested in this: 'cyclists will be allowed to ride in the opposite direction on single-lane streets with a 30 km/h limit'.
www.elperiodicodearagon.com/sociedad/202...
www.elperiodicodearagon.com/sociedad/202...
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There are many versions of this image out there. The good ones illustrate why “better cars” will never be more than part of the answer, and actually help “lock in” the #CarDependency that’s the REAL problem. They also do a good job showing why status-quo interests want to focus on the vehicles.
December 1, 2024 at 4:47 AM
There are many versions of this image out there. The good ones illustrate why “better cars” will never be more than part of the answer, and actually help “lock in” the #CarDependency that’s the REAL problem. They also do a good job showing why status-quo interests want to focus on the vehicles.
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Please vote. The gap in voter turnout between younger people and older people in Ireland is one of the largest in Europe.
If you're a young voter please go out and vote.
#GE24 #SpéirGhorm
www.rte.ie/news/electio...
If you're a young voter please go out and vote.
#GE24 #SpéirGhorm
www.rte.ie/news/electio...
November 29, 2024 at 2:17 PM
Please vote. The gap in voter turnout between younger people and older people in Ireland is one of the largest in Europe.
If you're a young voter please go out and vote.
#GE24 #SpéirGhorm
www.rte.ie/news/electio...
If you're a young voter please go out and vote.
#GE24 #SpéirGhorm
www.rte.ie/news/electio...
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“Your Car, My Breath”
Quite a powerful picture 👇👇
By Marta Frej
Quite a powerful picture 👇👇
By Marta Frej
November 29, 2024 at 9:53 AM
“Your Car, My Breath”
Quite a powerful picture 👇👇
By Marta Frej
Quite a powerful picture 👇👇
By Marta Frej
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This is brilliant. Part of the spine of Dublin's cycle network is complete.
Expect reductions in traffic, air pollution, heart disease, road violence, diabetes and better wellbeing!
Great work by @dublincitycouncil.bsky.social @nationaltransportauthority -and fair play to residents and traders.
Expect reductions in traffic, air pollution, heart disease, road violence, diabetes and better wellbeing!
Great work by @dublincitycouncil.bsky.social @nationaltransportauthority -and fair play to residents and traders.
November 28, 2024 at 3:24 PM
This is brilliant. Part of the spine of Dublin's cycle network is complete.
Expect reductions in traffic, air pollution, heart disease, road violence, diabetes and better wellbeing!
Great work by @dublincitycouncil.bsky.social @nationaltransportauthority -and fair play to residents and traders.
Expect reductions in traffic, air pollution, heart disease, road violence, diabetes and better wellbeing!
Great work by @dublincitycouncil.bsky.social @nationaltransportauthority -and fair play to residents and traders.