What If Cork
@what-if-cork.bsky.social
Simple and not so simple ideas of how we can improve Cork City #whatIfCork
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Council never had the bottle to turn places like cornmarket street or Emmett place into city squares so they put the city square into the park instead.
November 19, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Council never had the bottle to turn places like cornmarket street or Emmett place into city squares so they put the city square into the park instead.
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It's good to see Bishop Lucey Park open again and there are some nice elements but overall it's rather charmless, cluttered and over-engineered. Strap yourself in for a rollercoaster ride of a thread (1/n)🧵 #Cork
November 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
It's good to see Bishop Lucey Park open again and there are some nice elements but overall it's rather charmless, cluttered and over-engineered. Strap yourself in for a rollercoaster ride of a thread (1/n)🧵 #Cork
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I continue to oppose the principle of selling public green space for private development, the extension into Bishop Lucey Park is not even the worst thing about the whole mess. It should never have been built but the park now has so many other issues Cork will be dealing with for a generation. #Cork
I have views on the refurb of Bishop Lucey Park but will outline them another day. In the meantime, here's the extension of the masonic lodge into the park on public land sold for €1. #Cork
November 19, 2025 at 1:08 PM
I continue to oppose the principle of selling public green space for private development, the extension into Bishop Lucey Park is not even the worst thing about the whole mess. It should never have been built but the park now has so many other issues Cork will be dealing with for a generation. #Cork
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There are so many derelict buildings in our cities and towns...... ⬇️
You may want to support this initiative:
HouseEurope! wants to create incentives that make the renovation and transformation of existing buildings the new norm and a common path.
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HouseEurope! wants to create incentives that make the renovation and transformation of existing buildings the new norm and a common path.
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European Citizens' Initiative
Give your support !
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November 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
There are so many derelict buildings in our cities and towns...... ⬇️
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When asked how people like to travel, workshop participants cut car use by half: from 37% to 19% while bus use tripled. A great insight from the recent co-creation workshop on how conversations can shape smarter, greener mobility 🇮🇪 @cyclingincork.bsky.social @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 10:36 AM
When asked how people like to travel, workshop participants cut car use by half: from 37% to 19% while bus use tripled. A great insight from the recent co-creation workshop on how conversations can shape smarter, greener mobility 🇮🇪 @cyclingincork.bsky.social @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social
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We were told the interchange would cost €100 million and solve the congestion and tailbacks.
It cost €225 million, and it didn't.
The people who were 100% wrong about this – and blew 9 figures of public money on it – have a new suggestion.
More lanes.
www.independent.ie/regionals/co...
It cost €225 million, and it didn't.
The people who were 100% wrong about this – and blew 9 figures of public money on it – have a new suggestion.
More lanes.
www.independent.ie/regionals/co...
‘Jury still out’ on Cork city’s €225m junction as congestion continues
The head of the transport committee in Cork city says he is still not satisfied with a major junction that opened last year at a cost of over €200 million, and which still sees tailbacks on a regular ...
www.independent.ie
November 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Two years ago...
Just one more lane right?
Good thing the new Dunkettle works solved traffic. What If they just built a bus lane to and from the City instead?
Good thing the new Dunkettle works solved traffic. What If they just built a bus lane to and from the City instead?
November 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Two years ago...
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"Public discourses of delaying climate action manifest in local debates and are referenced by citizens to criticize proposed changes to the mobility system"
German study asks whether asking public (who mostly drive) about changing transport policy really works www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
German study asks whether asking public (who mostly drive) about changing transport policy really works www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Local citizen assemblies to overcome resistance to the mobility transition? Analyzing discourses in a municipality in rural Germany
Policy changes in the mobility transition will only be possible with sufficient public support for shifting mobility cultures and the necessary lifest…
www.sciencedirect.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:49 PM
"Public discourses of delaying climate action manifest in local debates and are referenced by citizens to criticize proposed changes to the mobility system"
German study asks whether asking public (who mostly drive) about changing transport policy really works www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
German study asks whether asking public (who mostly drive) about changing transport policy really works www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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The launch of LEADING THE WAY is close! We look forward to a great crowd in the Council Chamber of Cork City Hall at 6.30pm next Tuesday (11 November). @ucc.ie @jfcryan.bsky.social @joeleogue.bsky.social @joh2024.bsky.social @johnger60.bsky.social @corkbeo.bsky.social @what-if-cork.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 11:40 AM
The launch of LEADING THE WAY is close! We look forward to a great crowd in the Council Chamber of Cork City Hall at 6.30pm next Tuesday (11 November). @ucc.ie @jfcryan.bsky.social @joeleogue.bsky.social @joh2024.bsky.social @johnger60.bsky.social @corkbeo.bsky.social @what-if-cork.bsky.social
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The people of Ardmore are protesting against a €1.2 million government investment in their village because.... They won't be able to park at the seafront anymore?..
This does not compute 😄
#Ardmore
www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
This does not compute 😄
#Ardmore
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Hundreds protest proposed water sports facility at Ardmore beach
Carrying placards, the protesters chanted 'Ardmore says no' and 'our village, our choice' as they walked a section of the beach before re-amassing at the beachside carpark
www.irishexaminer.com
April 8, 2025 at 6:34 AM
The people of Ardmore are protesting against a €1.2 million government investment in their village because.... They won't be able to park at the seafront anymore?..
This does not compute 😄
#Ardmore
www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
This does not compute 😄
#Ardmore
www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
Great points made by Oliver & John here in relation to POC's plan
"Massive Cork docks plan came as a ‘bombshell’ says councillor"
www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...
"Massive Cork docks plan came as a ‘bombshell’ says councillor"
www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...
Massive Cork docks plan came as a ‘bombshell’ says councillor
In line with the Port of Cork Masterplan 2050, PoCC plans to continue to consolidate its port operations at Ringaskiddy and at Marino Point, and to ...
www.echolive.ie
November 7, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Great points made by Oliver & John here in relation to POC's plan
"Massive Cork docks plan came as a ‘bombshell’ says councillor"
www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...
"Massive Cork docks plan came as a ‘bombshell’ says councillor"
www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...
Looks like fun
Day of the dead festival in Cork
Location: St. Peter's, Cork
Time & Date:
8th November
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Admission: free
Event Schedule:
2:30 pm -Skull Craft Workshop
3:30 pm - Music and Dance Performances
Day of the dead festival in Cork
Location: St. Peter's, Cork
Time & Date:
8th November
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Admission: free
Event Schedule:
2:30 pm -Skull Craft Workshop
3:30 pm - Music and Dance Performances
November 7, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Looks like fun
Day of the dead festival in Cork
Location: St. Peter's, Cork
Time & Date:
8th November
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Admission: free
Event Schedule:
2:30 pm -Skull Craft Workshop
3:30 pm - Music and Dance Performances
Day of the dead festival in Cork
Location: St. Peter's, Cork
Time & Date:
8th November
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Admission: free
Event Schedule:
2:30 pm -Skull Craft Workshop
3:30 pm - Music and Dance Performances
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⚓ Ahoy, mateys! Set sail for a spooky adventure in Passage West 🎃
🗓 Oct 24–27 | 💀 Pirates of the Caribbean | In aid of Marymount Hospice
No booking, just brave the night! ☠️
@corkbeo.bsky.social @what-if-cork.bsky.social @cyclingincork.bsky.social
🗓 Oct 24–27 | 💀 Pirates of the Caribbean | In aid of Marymount Hospice
No booking, just brave the night! ☠️
@corkbeo.bsky.social @what-if-cork.bsky.social @cyclingincork.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 4:50 PM
⚓ Ahoy, mateys! Set sail for a spooky adventure in Passage West 🎃
🗓 Oct 24–27 | 💀 Pirates of the Caribbean | In aid of Marymount Hospice
No booking, just brave the night! ☠️
@corkbeo.bsky.social @what-if-cork.bsky.social @cyclingincork.bsky.social
🗓 Oct 24–27 | 💀 Pirates of the Caribbean | In aid of Marymount Hospice
No booking, just brave the night! ☠️
@corkbeo.bsky.social @what-if-cork.bsky.social @cyclingincork.bsky.social
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Cork got lit… literally! 😎 Big thanks to everyone for making the city brighter, safer, and full of good vibes. Garda-approved! ✨
@corkbeo.bsky.social @yayforbicycles.bsky.social @what-if-cork.bsky.social @cyclingincork.bsky.social @bcolligst.bsky.social
@corkbeo.bsky.social @yayforbicycles.bsky.social @what-if-cork.bsky.social @cyclingincork.bsky.social @bcolligst.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Cork got lit… literally! 😎 Big thanks to everyone for making the city brighter, safer, and full of good vibes. Garda-approved! ✨
@corkbeo.bsky.social @yayforbicycles.bsky.social @what-if-cork.bsky.social @cyclingincork.bsky.social @bcolligst.bsky.social
@corkbeo.bsky.social @yayforbicycles.bsky.social @what-if-cork.bsky.social @cyclingincork.bsky.social @bcolligst.bsky.social
Bin collection....
Long been said here that there has to be a better way to do bin collection than how it's currently done in Cork city.
Good to see it discussed on the Cork subreddit
www.reddit.com/r/cork/comme...
Long been said here that there has to be a better way to do bin collection than how it's currently done in Cork city.
Good to see it discussed on the Cork subreddit
www.reddit.com/r/cork/comme...
From the cork community on Reddit: There must be a better way.
Explore this post and more from the cork community
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October 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Bin collection....
Long been said here that there has to be a better way to do bin collection than how it's currently done in Cork city.
Good to see it discussed on the Cork subreddit
www.reddit.com/r/cork/comme...
Long been said here that there has to be a better way to do bin collection than how it's currently done in Cork city.
Good to see it discussed on the Cork subreddit
www.reddit.com/r/cork/comme...
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“But we risk polarising society if we do anything to try to prevent this…”
😂
😂
October 17, 2025 at 6:14 AM
“But we risk polarising society if we do anything to try to prevent this…”
😂
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Also a perfect example as why having the Green party as a partner in government makes for a very different government that when right-wing independents do the honours. See also Martin's walk back on climate goals as now being "politically unachievable" having watched the Greens being obliterated.
Brilliantly up-front piece by Geraldine Herbert on the culture-war driven U-turn on road safety by Micheál Martin's new government with the "Rural Independents".
Bottom line: "The original vision of a consistent, national approach has been replaced by a fragmented and much slower process."
Bottom line: "The original vision of a consistent, national approach has been replaced by a fragmented and much slower process."
Auto advice: Why speed limits are slow to change despite Government recommendations
What changes were recommended by The Speed Limit Review?
www.independent.ie
October 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Also a perfect example as why having the Green party as a partner in government makes for a very different government that when right-wing independents do the honours. See also Martin's walk back on climate goals as now being "politically unachievable" having watched the Greens being obliterated.
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Brilliantly up-front piece by Geraldine Herbert on the culture-war driven U-turn on road safety by Micheál Martin's new government with the "Rural Independents".
Bottom line: "The original vision of a consistent, national approach has been replaced by a fragmented and much slower process."
Bottom line: "The original vision of a consistent, national approach has been replaced by a fragmented and much slower process."
Auto advice: Why speed limits are slow to change despite Government recommendations
What changes were recommended by The Speed Limit Review?
www.independent.ie
October 12, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Brilliantly up-front piece by Geraldine Herbert on the culture-war driven U-turn on road safety by Micheál Martin's new government with the "Rural Independents".
Bottom line: "The original vision of a consistent, national approach has been replaced by a fragmented and much slower process."
Bottom line: "The original vision of a consistent, national approach has been replaced by a fragmented and much slower process."
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@horganp.bsky.social Hello Councillor, regarding the flags on street lamps in the city centre - were these authorised by the council ? If not, do you know if there are plans to remove them ?
October 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
@horganp.bsky.social Hello Councillor, regarding the flags on street lamps in the city centre - were these authorised by the council ? If not, do you know if there are plans to remove them ?
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MM refusing to do anything on climate shows that he puts disproportionate weight on the opinions of lobbyists for data centers, car manufacturers, dairy, etc cause support for government action on climate change actually unites people across the country..so who is he talking about?
October 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM
MM refusing to do anything on climate shows that he puts disproportionate weight on the opinions of lobbyists for data centers, car manufacturers, dairy, etc cause support for government action on climate change actually unites people across the country..so who is he talking about?
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"This might be controversial, because I believe in addressing climate change. ..."
He ✌️*believes*✌️ in ✌️*addressing*✌️ ✌️*climate change*✌️ ...
He ✌️*believes*✌️ in ✌️*addressing*✌️ ✌️*climate change*✌️ ...
“I don’t think we can mitigate for climate change.”
- Mícheál Martin, Taoiseach.
www.independent.ie/business/tec...
- Mícheál Martin, Taoiseach.
www.independent.ie/business/tec...
Taoiseach says some climate projects will not be fulfilled because they risk polarising society
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has rowed back on climate change commitments, saying Ireland may not be able fulfil all current initiatives due to the polarising effect it could have on society.
www.independent.ie
October 10, 2025 at 11:37 AM
"This might be controversial, because I believe in addressing climate change. ..."
He ✌️*believes*✌️ in ✌️*addressing*✌️ ✌️*climate change*✌️ ...
He ✌️*believes*✌️ in ✌️*addressing*✌️ ✌️*climate change*✌️ ...
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Ciaran Ferrie's piece in @irishexaminer.bsky.social nails the Govts capitulation on the Speed Limit Review. Identifying the urban roads that should be 50km (arterial) and 30km (everywhere else) is a relatively simple technical exercise with a small bit of guidance. Absolute cowardice.
September 30, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Ciaran Ferrie's piece in @irishexaminer.bsky.social nails the Govts capitulation on the Speed Limit Review. Identifying the urban roads that should be 50km (arterial) and 30km (everywhere else) is a relatively simple technical exercise with a small bit of guidance. Absolute cowardice.
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Benny MaCabes takes on Cork City are always worth listening to. It's a very positive, optimistic podcast despite the headline. www.irishexaminer.com/business/com...
The ieBusiness Podcast: Publican Benny McCabe slams overbearing regulations
The publican is one of Cork's top proponents of city living
www.irishexaminer.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Benny MaCabes takes on Cork City are always worth listening to. It's a very positive, optimistic podcast despite the headline. www.irishexaminer.com/business/com...
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A few days more tomake a submission on the Blackpool Flood Relief Scheme which proposes to denude the area of yet more biodiversity. #Cork #Speirgorm
Until 10th October to make a submission on the Blackpool (River Bride) Flood Relief Scheme which will concrete over the last stretch of river in Blackpool. This over-engineering would have been out-dated in the 1980s never mind 2025 (Image @saveourbrideotters.bsky.social )
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
October 7, 2025 at 7:37 PM
A few days more tomake a submission on the Blackpool Flood Relief Scheme which proposes to denude the area of yet more biodiversity. #Cork #Speirgorm