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Cian Ginty

I am editor of IrishCycle.com and have reported on and commented on cycling in Ireland for over a decade. My background is in journalism -- I have a BA in Journalism from DCU and HDip in Print Journalism from BCFE. I wrote about cycling for national newspapers, and then started CyclingInDublin.com for overflow stories. Later the website was re-branded to reflect a more national focus.

Cycle lane like a “chocolate teapot” with no urgency replacing bollards removed in 2022

September 23, 2023September 22, 2023 by Cian Ginty

A councillor and residents have questioned why it is taking so long to replace bollards which are missing from Limerick’s €9 million redesign of O’Connell Street. Three bollards have been … Read more

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A vision for a ‘Bike Library’ in every school and GAA club in the country

September 27, 2023September 22, 2023 by Cian Ginty

It is the last few days for schools and sports clubs to seek nearly €40,000 in funding to run their own ‘Bike Library’, a concept which enables people to try … Read more

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All Irish cities see an increase in cycling despite large increase in work-from-home

September 22, 2023 by Cian Ginty

— Over 7,110 extra people cycling as their main mode of transport in Dublin City and Suburbs. Despite the level of working from home when Census 2022 was taken at … Read more

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Bike Discos in Dublin and Cork; free bike trips in Fingal, Kilkenny and Wexford and cargo bike expo in Dublin on Sunday

September 22, 2023September 21, 2023 by Cian Ginty

A Bike Disco will be held tomorrow (Friday, September 22) in the Phoenix Park and also a ‘Kidical Mass’ in Waterford, and, on Saturday, a ‘Cargo Bike Extravaganza’ will be … Read more

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GoFundMe set up for woman left with head injury after collision with another cyclist in Dublin

September 20, 2023 by Cian Ginty

Friends of a Brazilian woman, who is in an induced coma after a collision involving another cyclist, have started a GoFundMe page to help support her. The woman who was … Read more

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Car-free day in Cork city centre will open streets to walking and cycling, with cars diverted

September 21, 2023September 19, 2023 by Cian Ginty

Cork City has announced that it will host its Car Free Day on Saturday, September 23 from 12 midday until 6.30pm — a number of streets will be opened up … Read more

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Woman on bike in hospital after collision with another cyclist in Dublin

September 18, 2023 by Cian Ginty

A woman is in hospital with serious injuries after a collision with another cyclist. The Garda Press Office said: “Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a serious road … Read more

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“Anything up to 4 years for 2km” cycle route — senior official warns delivery too slow for climate action

September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 by Cian Ginty

— 20% jump in support for cycle routes when CGIs are included.— Coastal Mobility Route would not have survived public consultation.— Public-facing council staff become “villains” for some. Irish councils … Read more

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  1. Mark on Dublin’s dirty air secret: It’s officially not a problem because it’s not being measuredSeptember 27, 2023

    Terenure ‘Village’ is as bad as phibsborough I’d say. Surprised they don’t recommend the school kids wear hazmat suits. Four…

  2. Mia Gallagher on New road traffic sign to allow ‘Bicycle Street’ concept to be implemented in IrelandSeptember 27, 2023

    Totally agree, Helen. I would assume with the ones they're proposing here that we 'share' space but it certainly doesn't…

  3. Mia Gallagher on Dublin’s dirty air secret: It’s officially not a problem because it’s not being measuredSeptember 27, 2023

    Thank you Anne. I live in Inchicore, 3 mins walk from Tyrconnell Road, which is bumper to bumper in at…

  4. Helen Gargan on New road traffic sign to allow ‘Bicycle Street’ concept to be implemented in IrelandSeptember 27, 2023

    The ones from the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg seem the clearest. The one being proposed here not as clear. Some…

  5. Martin hoey on Dublin’s dirty air secret: It’s officially not a problem because it’s not being measuredSeptember 27, 2023

    And hence why nothing is done epa have no interest as it creates work for them sadly

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