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Driver who killed Dublin cyclist while speeding on wrong side of road spared jail, after judge ruled her “dangerous driving is on the lower side”

Marcella Duffy, who was banned from driving for six years, was travelling at 62kph in a 50kph zone when she killed club cyclist John Walsh, which the judge described as “somewhat over the speed limit”

Fri, Nov 28, 2025 12:34

Councillor under fire for “kamikaze cyclists” rant, as rivals warn against “blaming cyclists for accidents that happen to them”

The Dublin politician’s complaint about cyclists “banging through” shared spaces and needing to be “put off the road” sparked a row during a council meeting, which saw the councillor eventually replace the much-criticised phrase with “reckless cyclists”

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 12:39

Ineos Grenadiers team car, 2024 Tour of Britain

Ineos Grenadiers carried out carbon monoxide tests two months after UCI told teams to avoid repeated CO inhalation, as hotel owner says he “knew nothing”; Who’s to blame for soaring house prices? Cargo bike owners, apparently + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon’s back to keep you up to speed with all the latest cycling news, views, and general silliness on the live blog. As long as nobody mentions last night’s football…

Tue, Oct 14, 2025 09:16

Turn onto College Road, Castleknock, Co. Dublin

“They want you to cycle, but roads have to be safe”: Cyclist killed by lorry driver in crash so horrifying it took ten days to identify his body – but council says junction is “safe for all road users”

“He did everything by the book. He was lit up like a Christmas tree. But if the roads aren’t fit for purpose and the infrastructure isn’t fit for purpose, look what’s happening,” says the cyclist’s family

Fri, Sep 05, 2025 14:47

Disabled cyclist in blocked cycle lane, Dublin

“This is pure gaslighting”: Councillor claims bikes are being treated “like children’s toys” after decision to turn popular bike route into “anti-cycling death trap”

“They are shunted suddenly from the cycle lane with no amenities, no care, no instructions, straight into full motorised traffic and expected just to mingle,” Councillor Monahan said, describing the impact of the council’s decision

Wed, Aug 13, 2025 15:54

Port Bridge cycle lane problems, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

“Are those the big worms from Tremors?!” Cyclists told to avoid “extremely dangerous €10 million-plus” bike lane with bizarre mini ramps; Tour de France disrupted by protester at finish; “Inexcusable” stage 11 road defects slammed + more on the live blog

Greetings from Toulouse! The road.cc live blog is at the Tour de France – and Ryan Mallon will be keeping you up to speed with the action and reaction direct from the finish of stage 11… along with all the usual non-racing too, of course

Wed, Jul 16, 2025 08:26

Dublin food delivery cyclist settles for €60,000 over dooring by driver parked in cycle lane

Uber delivery cyclist needed surgery on fractured finger and alleged the driver refused to exchange details having blamed dooring on his child

Mon, Jul 14, 2025 14:51

Video of cyclists using Dublin Clontarf to City Centre cycle lane

“Looks like a gathering of Green Party staff”: Council accused of hiring actors to cycle in bike lane for “staged” video – but cyclists tell conspiracy theorists “it’s like that every morning”

“Take the tinfoil hat off, the only thing wrong is the private vehicles in the bus lane”

Fri, Jun 13, 2025 13:21

Herbert Park Road and Morehampton Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin

Disqualified lorry driver who sped through red light and left cyclist in coma avoids further jail time – as judge rules initial nine-month term was not “unduly lenient”

Kevin McMenamin, a former Gaelic football star with a “very long history” of driving offences, dragged a cyclist in her late sixties along the road – but prosecutors’ claims his five-year ban was “too generous” were dismissed by a Dublin appeals court

Fri, May 09, 2025 11:14

Motorist avoids jail after crashing into cyclist while six times over drink drive limit and drinking vodka from 7Up bottle

The environmental scientist who had previously offered €2,500 to the cyclist as a “token of remorse” was banned from driving for five years

Wed, Apr 02, 2025 13:18