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Cyclist in Dublin (image by Alexander Parsalidis via Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0)

Irish Transport Minister demands safer “cycling culture” that respects pedestrians and the law

Eamon Ryan agreed with a local who suggested walking is dangerous because of cyclists who "really don't care about ­pedestrians"

Mon, Mar 04, 2024 11:35
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Letterkenny District Court (Google Maps)

Blind cyclist fined for riding bike on dual carriageway while “extremely” intoxicated – months after crashing into car while cycling drunk

Gintaras Jankauskas, who is “clinically blind”, has been previously convicted for crashing into and damaging a car while cycling drunk

Sat, Mar 02, 2024 11:52
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Orica GreenEdge ride the opening team time trial of the 2014 Giro d’Italia in the Stormont Estate, Belfast

Politician slams “cop out” as Ireland’s cross-border Tour de France bid scrapped amid funding issues and political uncertainty at Stormont

The Grand Départ bid, which was criticised by active travel campaigners in Northern Ireland, has been withdrawn due to the lack of a functioning government – but one MLA says the project should still go ahead to leave a “lasting cycling legacy”

Tue, Jan 23, 2024 21:09
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Garda (wikimedia commons/ CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED)

Irish police officer faces disciplinary inquiry for giving unclaimed bicycle to “vulnerable and isolated” elderly man for transport during the pandemic

The garda, who reportedly has "significant support" from colleagues, was suspended for three years after giving the man living in a rural area a bike so he could get to the shops

Mon, Jan 22, 2024 17:31
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Herbert Park and Morehampton Road junctin, Dublin

Red-light jumping truck driver already disqualified from driving imprisoned for 21 months for severely injuring elderly cyclist

The driver had 33 previous convictions, including numerous road traffic offences such as drink-driving and driving without insurance before the incident in Dublin in 2021

Sat, Jan 20, 2024 17:51
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Hi-Viz cyclist © Simon MacMichael.jpg

Mandatory hi-vis for cyclists a “timely proposal” coming up to Christmas, say councillors

“They have to have a bit of respect for our laws here,” said a Limerick councillor, while another claimed that it is wrong to “put the blame on motorists”

Sat, Dec 23, 2023 16:06
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Western Distributor Road, Galway (Google Maps)

“We’ve been calling for a safe cycle lane for six years”: Lack of protected cycling infrastructure putting schoolchildren in danger, councillor argues

"I won't let my kids cycle to school alone; it's just too risky," the local politician said of the road which currently has a painted cycle lane that "does not offer the protection our children need"

Thu, Nov 23, 2023 11:11
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R522 (Google Maps)

Hit-and-run driver admits being high and drunk before leaving cyclist with severed foot in “unforgivable and incomprehensible” collision

Niamh McDonnell pleaded guilty to the charges, the court hearing her partner alerted the authorities after finding the cyclist's "ripped off" foot wedged into the front of the car when she arrived home

Tue, Nov 14, 2023 10:05
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Gabriele Glodenyte wins a stage of the Newry Three Day in 2022 (credit – Sharon McFarland)

Bereaved partner of rising cycling star killed in collision warns roads are “like a war zone” for cyclists

Seán Landers has spoken about the devastating impact of Gabriele Glodenyte's death, the 24-year-old hit by an oncoming driver while the pair were on a training ride in May

Mon, Nov 13, 2023 12:57
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Four Courts, Dublin (licensed CC BY 2.0 by Kieran Lynam on Flickr)

Dublin cyclist who rode through red light and was hit by taxi driver awarded €190k damages

Anton Mazilu was held 80 per cent liable for crash that left him with serious head injuries

Fri, Oct 20, 2023 14:10
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