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Newmarket Road fatal collision sign, Norwich

Number of cyclists killed on Irish roads doubles in three years, as safety group calls for “sustained political commitment” to protect vulnerable road users

14 cyclist fatalities were recorded in the Republic of Ireland in 2025, the fourth highest number this century, while one cyclist was killed in Northern Ireland

Fri, Jan 02, 2026 12:58

Ambulance car driver in London using cycle lane

Majority of new cycle lane projects “maintained or enhanced” ambulance accessibility in city, new report from Irish council finds

The designs “effectively facilitated the movement of emergency vehicles by ensuring adequate carriageway widths and junction radii” while also enhancing pedestrian and cyclist safety, Limerick City Council said

Sun, Nov 30, 2025 18:30

John Walsh, a Dublin cyclist killed by a speeding driver in February 2024

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

Cyclist killed after crashing into sign blocking bike lane, as family questions why warning to drivers about malfunctioning traffic lights wasn’t placed on ‘no parking’ zone

The cyclist, who had 84mg of alcohol in his system, hit a black sandbag blocking over two-thirds of the cycle lane, described by the family’s barrister during the coroner’s hearing as “difficult to notice” and “almost a full obstacle”

Mon, Nov 24, 2025 13:10

Driver films herd of cattle in single file and criticises cyclists

“You wouldn’t see cyclists doing that!” Driver slammed for single file cows video, claiming “they’re better than any cyclist”; Q36.5 unleashes ‘Condom’ jacket; Van der Poel for Ironman?; Jonas eyes Giro; Gigante’s 190km Zwift ride + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon is back with your daily, rainy helping of cycling news, views, and general silliness on the live blog. Sure, what other way would he spend his birthday? Cue the violins…

Tue, Nov 11, 2025 09:59

“Some cyclists are abusing the situation”: Irish council considers cycling speed limit after reports of ‘speed merchants in Lycra whipping past’ pedestrians on popular greenway

Local politician reports walker was hit and injured recently, other councillors suggesting cyclists "need to slow down before there is a serious accident" on the 23km off-road path

Tue, Nov 04, 2025 15:46

“The people don’t want cycle lanes”: Councillor brands new bike route a “waste of money and space” – but cyclists slam “outdated” views and claim most locals support cycling projects

“We are spending money left, right, and centre on cycle lanes and they are not being used”

Thu, Oct 23, 2025 15:16

Driver who almost hit group of cycling police officers head-on after being “taken by surprise” avoids conviction

The motorist pleaded guilty and admitted he didn’t properly see the police officers after “glancing up” while exiting a junction, but the judge ruled that the incident did not amount to careless driving

Thu, Sep 04, 2025 12:35

“North Korean-style project”: Anti-cycle lane protesters block road and claim new bike path will make route a “death trap” and “obstacle course”

Protest comes after Irish farmers in Kildare said the new cycle lane means the road is too narrow for combine harvesters, while other critics have claimed the 3km cycleway will not be used

Tue, Aug 19, 2025 09:46

Irish farmers claim new cycle lane means road too narrow for combine harvesters, as local group angry at “North Korean-style project”

Major infrastructure project sees council spend €1.6m on 3.5km cycle route in Kildare, but farmers say the works to install the bike lane have hit them hard at harvest time

Tue, Aug 12, 2025 15:40