Lochlann Gallagher
@lochlanngallagher.bsky.social
Chairperson - Galway Commuter Coalition
YEOOWWW
*He cautiously yells, worried that it will be a repeat of the under built Limerick line*
*He cautiously yells, worried that it will be a repeat of the under built Limerick line*
GALWAY TO MAYO RAIL LINK FUNDED
Some good news for Galway's railway. The Minister of State for Transport Seán Canney announced that funding for the reopenning of the Athenry <-> Claremorris railway will be included in the National Development Plan.
www.independent.ie/regionals/ma...
Some good news for Galway's railway. The Minister of State for Transport Seán Canney announced that funding for the reopenning of the Athenry <-> Claremorris railway will be included in the National Development Plan.
www.independent.ie/regionals/ma...
November 6, 2025 at 10:10 PM
YEOOWWW
*He cautiously yells, worried that it will be a repeat of the under built Limerick line*
*He cautiously yells, worried that it will be a repeat of the under built Limerick line*
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Good news out of the pre-budget discussions. Fares will not be rising this year.
The Government must continue to invest in capital and current expenditure for Public Transport particularly in Galway to make up for the historical lack of ambition which has left our city totally choked with traffic.
The Government must continue to invest in capital and current expenditure for Public Transport particularly in Galway to make up for the historical lack of ambition which has left our city totally choked with traffic.
October 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Good news out of the pre-budget discussions. Fares will not be rising this year.
The Government must continue to invest in capital and current expenditure for Public Transport particularly in Galway to make up for the historical lack of ambition which has left our city totally choked with traffic.
The Government must continue to invest in capital and current expenditure for Public Transport particularly in Galway to make up for the historical lack of ambition which has left our city totally choked with traffic.
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After 3 years in the planning process; MetroLink has been APPROVED!!!
This is a major hurdle to get passed and a HUGE day for public transport!!
This is a major hurdle to get passed and a HUGE day for public transport!!
October 2, 2025 at 8:15 AM
After 3 years in the planning process; MetroLink has been APPROVED!!!
This is a major hurdle to get passed and a HUGE day for public transport!!
This is a major hurdle to get passed and a HUGE day for public transport!!
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"The 18.8km rail line, expected to cost more than €10 billion, was first proposed a quarter of a century ago and is anticipated to begin operations in the mid-2030s."
MetroLink rail line gets green light
An Coimisiún Pleanála approves 19km line in full which could see airport to city journeys of 20 minutes
www.irishtimes.com
October 2, 2025 at 9:46 AM
"The 18.8km rail line, expected to cost more than €10 billion, was first proposed a quarter of a century ago and is anticipated to begin operations in the mid-2030s."
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After 3 years and 2 days
Metrolink given green light by An Coimisiún Pleanala www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...
Metrolink given green light by An Coimisiún Pleanala www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...
Metrolink given green light by An Coimisiún Pleanala
Permission has been granted for Dublin's long-awaited Metrolink project link Dublin city to airport.
www.rte.ie
October 2, 2025 at 8:47 AM
After 3 years and 2 days
Metrolink given green light by An Coimisiún Pleanala www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...
Metrolink given green light by An Coimisiún Pleanala www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...
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Yesss!! MetroLink has been approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála after three years in the planning process. 🥳 Still awaiting details and if any modifications were made. More later today.
October 2, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Yesss!! MetroLink has been approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála after three years in the planning process. 🥳 Still awaiting details and if any modifications were made. More later today.
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We're back! After some time away we are relaunching our organisation to help bring about a Galway that is safer, healthier and easier to get around.
If you'd like to be involved please send us an email or drop us a DM!
If you'd like to be involved please send us an email or drop us a DM!
September 26, 2025 at 7:09 PM
We're back! After some time away we are relaunching our organisation to help bring about a Galway that is safer, healthier and easier to get around.
If you'd like to be involved please send us an email or drop us a DM!
If you'd like to be involved please send us an email or drop us a DM!
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Another fine example of how a small group of well-funded residents can completely hold up Essential Infrastructure through the Judicial Review system to get their way
Very convenient how it also means their illegal car parking spots remain available
irishcycle.com/2025/09/23/d...
Very convenient how it also means their illegal car parking spots remain available
irishcycle.com/2025/09/23/d...
Dismissing privacy concerns of bus stop outside a house as an “annoyance” means planning decision is “legally defective” — High Court
A High Court Judge ruled today (Tuesday) that An Bord Pleanála “significantly mischaracterised” serious concerns of privacy and security relating to a bus stop being placed outside a ho…
irishcycle.com
September 24, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Another fine example of how a small group of well-funded residents can completely hold up Essential Infrastructure through the Judicial Review system to get their way
Very convenient how it also means their illegal car parking spots remain available
irishcycle.com/2025/09/23/d...
Very convenient how it also means their illegal car parking spots remain available
irishcycle.com/2025/09/23/d...
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I talked about the bizarre right-wing hatred of cities and about the vibrancy of Dublin at night.
www.irishtimes.com/culture/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/culture/2025...
Donald Clarke: I dare you to walk through Dublin city centre of an evening. You won’t believe what you see
Irish social media is engulfed with paranoia. But at the capital’s heart is an extraordinary energy from which new ideas and fresh cultures emerge
www.irishtimes.com
September 7, 2025 at 10:32 AM
I talked about the bizarre right-wing hatred of cities and about the vibrancy of Dublin at night.
www.irishtimes.com/culture/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/culture/2025...
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This is an INSANE decision by the E.U.
“By signing up to mutual recognition of vehicle standards with the U.S., the E.U. has waved the white flag on road safety. This is not a technical detail – it is a political choice that puts trade convenience ahead of saving lives.”
This will kill people.
“By signing up to mutual recognition of vehicle standards with the U.S., the E.U. has waved the white flag on road safety. This is not a technical detail – it is a political choice that puts trade convenience ahead of saving lives.”
This will kill people.
ETSC: Mutual recognition deal with U.S. will cost lives on Europe’s roads
By signing up to mutual recognition of vehicle standards with the United States, the European Union has waved the white flag on road safety. This is not a technical detail – it is a political choice…
etsc.eu
August 27, 2025 at 11:16 PM
This is an INSANE decision by the E.U.
“By signing up to mutual recognition of vehicle standards with the U.S., the E.U. has waved the white flag on road safety. This is not a technical detail – it is a political choice that puts trade convenience ahead of saving lives.”
This will kill people.
“By signing up to mutual recognition of vehicle standards with the U.S., the E.U. has waved the white flag on road safety. This is not a technical detail – it is a political choice that puts trade convenience ahead of saving lives.”
This will kill people.
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Stop printing the opinions of billionaires and calling it news
August 5, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Stop printing the opinions of billionaires and calling it news
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Once more for those in the back - Metrolink is not only an airport line
It serves 15 other stations, connecting 127 schools, 3 universities, 5 hospitals, and making over 175k people and 250k jobs accessible by foot to a stop. An estimated 18% of passengers will use airport stop
It serves 15 other stations, connecting 127 schools, 3 universities, 5 hospitals, and making over 175k people and 250k jobs accessible by foot to a stop. An estimated 18% of passengers will use airport stop
July 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Once more for those in the back - Metrolink is not only an airport line
It serves 15 other stations, connecting 127 schools, 3 universities, 5 hospitals, and making over 175k people and 250k jobs accessible by foot to a stop. An estimated 18% of passengers will use airport stop
It serves 15 other stations, connecting 127 schools, 3 universities, 5 hospitals, and making over 175k people and 250k jobs accessible by foot to a stop. An estimated 18% of passengers will use airport stop
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Colm McCarthy on @rte.ie just now saying a full cost-benefit analysis hasn't been done on Metrolink.... its been done several times.....
100's of pages here on it: www.nationaltransport.ie/planning-and...
Specifically the economic appraisal is here: www.nationaltransport.ie/wp-content/u...
100's of pages here on it: www.nationaltransport.ie/planning-and...
Specifically the economic appraisal is here: www.nationaltransport.ie/wp-content/u...
July 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Colm McCarthy on @rte.ie just now saying a full cost-benefit analysis hasn't been done on Metrolink.... its been done several times.....
100's of pages here on it: www.nationaltransport.ie/planning-and...
Specifically the economic appraisal is here: www.nationaltransport.ie/wp-content/u...
100's of pages here on it: www.nationaltransport.ie/planning-and...
Specifically the economic appraisal is here: www.nationaltransport.ie/wp-content/u...
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June 18, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Ok then stop publishing hit pieces about MetroLink every week
May 26, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Ok then stop publishing hit pieces about MetroLink every week
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Alternative headline: More priority for public transport and more space for walking and cycling in Dublin city centre
www.rte.ie/news/2025/05...
www.rte.ie/news/2025/05...
May 25, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Alternative headline: More priority for public transport and more space for walking and cycling in Dublin city centre
www.rte.ie/news/2025/05...
www.rte.ie/news/2025/05...
Very disappointed in the Irish public. The reason is clear, the Luas is free??
www.rte.ie/news/2025/05...
www.rte.ie/news/2025/05...
May 25, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Very disappointed in the Irish public. The reason is clear, the Luas is free??
www.rte.ie/news/2025/05...
www.rte.ie/news/2025/05...
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If NTA pushes ahead with Ballyfermot BusConnects changes, at least active travel should be better irishcycle.com/2025/05/21/i...
If NTA pushes ahead with Ballyfermot BusConnects changes, at least active travel should be better
Comment & Analysis: The junction planned to replace the roundabout on the Ballyfermot Road has been radically changed. However, while the National Transport Authority has listened to concerns a…
irishcycle.com
May 21, 2025 at 8:25 PM
If NTA pushes ahead with Ballyfermot BusConnects changes, at least active travel should be better irishcycle.com/2025/05/21/i...
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As the UK and EU carve up fishing rights, I don't give a damn which party gets to trash our marine ecosystems by overexploiting fish populations, ripping up the seafloor and killing vast numbers of "non-target" animals. I just want this orgy of destruction to stop.
May 19, 2025 at 8:37 AM
As the UK and EU carve up fishing rights, I don't give a damn which party gets to trash our marine ecosystems by overexploiting fish populations, ripping up the seafloor and killing vast numbers of "non-target" animals. I just want this orgy of destruction to stop.
An pointed insult to our city and just outrageous sexist behaviour from the housing minister.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
May 15, 2025 at 9:40 AM
An pointed insult to our city and just outrageous sexist behaviour from the housing minister.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
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🚗 Are you spending hours commuting every week — not because you want to, but because housing costs have left you no choice?
I’m working on a story about Ireland’s commuting crisis and I’m looking to speak with those affected. Please repost
📩 gerherbert6@gmail.com
#HousingCrisis #CommuterVoices
I’m working on a story about Ireland’s commuting crisis and I’m looking to speak with those affected. Please repost
📩 gerherbert6@gmail.com
#HousingCrisis #CommuterVoices
May 14, 2025 at 11:47 AM
🚗 Are you spending hours commuting every week — not because you want to, but because housing costs have left you no choice?
I’m working on a story about Ireland’s commuting crisis and I’m looking to speak with those affected. Please repost
📩 gerherbert6@gmail.com
#HousingCrisis #CommuterVoices
I’m working on a story about Ireland’s commuting crisis and I’m looking to speak with those affected. Please repost
📩 gerherbert6@gmail.com
#HousingCrisis #CommuterVoices
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Other Streets in the City Centre around Eyre Square where contra flow would make cycling safer and encourage modal shift:
Brendans Ave,
Daly's Place,
Eyre St,
Bóthar Irwin
These points have been made to deaf ears for years, nay for decades. They deserve to be heard and championed. 🧵5/5
Brendans Ave,
Daly's Place,
Eyre St,
Bóthar Irwin
These points have been made to deaf ears for years, nay for decades. They deserve to be heard and championed. 🧵5/5
May 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Other Streets in the City Centre around Eyre Square where contra flow would make cycling safer and encourage modal shift:
Brendans Ave,
Daly's Place,
Eyre St,
Bóthar Irwin
These points have been made to deaf ears for years, nay for decades. They deserve to be heard and championed. 🧵5/5
Brendans Ave,
Daly's Place,
Eyre St,
Bóthar Irwin
These points have been made to deaf ears for years, nay for decades. They deserve to be heard and championed. 🧵5/5
The Bishop of Rome a Marxist, now wouldn't that be a cool storyline
May 8, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The Bishop of Rome a Marxist, now wouldn't that be a cool storyline