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Peter Branigan @peterbranigan.bsky.social · 21h

That late goal in Lisbon might be a killer...

My report on Ireland beating Armenia at Lansdowne Road #IRLvARM #WC2026

Ireland win ugly to keep World Cup hopes in their own hands

Ireland 1-0 Armenia

www.q102.ie

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Ciara Murphy @ciaralynnmurphy.bsky.social · 2d

Please sign our petition calling for transparency from local and national government on the plan to #SaveLadysIslandLake

Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · 2d

Today we handed our paper petition with 1100+ signatures calling on WexCoCo to enforce the Water Pollution Act.

We also launched our online petition, calling for the publication of WexCoCo's action plan & terms of reference & calling for Government support.

Sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/sa...

Group image of the campaign handing over the signatures to the Chair of Wexford County Council.

Campaign spokesperson Peadar McDonald speaking to South East Radio's Alan Corcoran.

Sinn Féin Councillor for Rosslare Aoife-Rose O'Brien speaking to Alan Corcoran

Wexford Borough Councillor Leonard Kelly, Independent, signing our petition.

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Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · 2d

Today we handed our paper petition with 1100+ signatures calling on WexCoCo to enforce the Water Pollution Act.

We also launched our online petition, calling for the publication of WexCoCo's action plan & terms of reference & calling for Government support.

Sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/sa...

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Peter Branigan @peterbranigan.bsky.social · 2d

They should do both!

Although Pearse isn't too bad for that, in fairness. The validators for a Leap Card basically are on the platform.

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South East on Track @seontrack.bsky.social · 6d

Leap Card should be extended to railway journeys outside major cities!
It’s less for a journey between Greystones and Howth (35km w/1 hr duration)than btw Wexford and Enniscorthy (20 kms, w/22min duration)
Why not encourage modal shift outside of the cities?
#Wexford #Enniscorthy #Gorey #Arklow

A screenshot of Irish Rail’s Fares calculator showing:
Tickets From Greystones To Howth
Ticket
Adult Leap Card
Adult Single
Price
€3.90
€5.10

A screenshot of the Wexford to Enniscorthy journey costing €5.10

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Peter Branigan @peterbranigan.bsky.social · 6d

Only after they do Wexford 😉

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Peter Branigan @peterbranigan.bsky.social · 6d

'One of the main arguments against such large rail projects is the cost, which is undoubtedly high. However, as a society, we need to consider the costs of not doing these projects and the benefits that we are missing out on'

Brian Caulfield: Now Metrolink is going ahead, what’s the next rail project for Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway?

If Luas Finglas is delivered on time, there will have been a 15-year gap since the last Luas extension

www.irishtimes.com

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Mike McKillen @mikemckillen.bsky.social · 6d

With leaf fall well underway & twigs/branches from storm damage lying near the edge of the road it’s time to remind drivers that bike users will be taking the lanes.
This is national #roadsafety week but our road safety agencies are silent on this hazard.

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 8d

As is, with his continued push to not only lift the Dublin Airport passenger cap but also to significantly increase numbers, Minister O'Brien seems more like a minister for worsening climate change than one responsible for climate action and a sustainable transport system.

Brilliant letter below!

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South East on Track @seontrack.bsky.social · 9d

Dept of Transport won't fund capacity study for Rosslare-Dublin rail despite population growth. Double tracking, dynamic loops & extra platform could help without costly Bray Head tunnel. Thanks to TDs @rodericogorman.bsky.social, Whitmore & Lawlor for support. NTA response attached. Plans due 2026:

SOUTH EAST ON TRACK
I refer to the matter you raised in Parliamentary Question No. 190 of 25 September last, which has been referred to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for reply.
We note that the Minister provided a substantive response to this Parliamentary Question. To add to the Minister's response, the NTA's Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2022-2042, adopted in 2023, includes a recommendation to extend the DART service to Wicklow Town. It is intended to provide this extension initially through the use of battery-electric DART carriages, which will be able to operate using the overhead electrification as far as Greystones and can then operate under battery power between Greystones and Wicklow

larnód Eireann, in collaboration with the NTA, is currently working on the development of design proposals for the railway section between Greystones and Wicklow. While it had been intended to undertake a public consultation in relation to the emerging proposals, it now appears possible to deliver these enhancements largely within the footprint of the current railway line. Accordingly, the focus is now on developing those designs and it is currently anticipated that a planning application will be made to Wicklow County Council in early 2026 for the necessary planning consent to develop the project.

In respect of the DART+ Coastal South, this project aims to improve DART services on the existing DART line south of Dublin City, with the current focus on enhancing services between Bray and Greystones. Design work is ongoing to increase the number of trains per hour between Bray and Greystones from 2 to 3. larnród Éireann is currently finalising the development and evaluation of potential solutions to enhance capacity in the line with the aim of identifying an emerging preferred option (EPO). The identified EPO will be subject of a non-statutory public consultation in the coming months.
Hugh Creegan,
NTA Chief Executive (Interim).
southeastontrack.com

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Peter Branigan @peterbranigan.bsky.social · 13d

And #Wexford! @wexbug.bsky.social

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WexBUG - Wexford Bicycle User Group 💜💛 @wexbug.bsky.social · 17d

Dear Wexford CoCo,
If School St 💜💛 was in Stockholm, this is what it would look like.
You see - each time you create a one way street, because 2 way for cars isn’t feasible, you cut off vital cycling routes
Contra-flow for cycling is a solution applied right across Europe!
Let’s do better Wexford 🙏

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WexBUG - Wexford Bicycle User Group 💜💛 @wexbug.bsky.social · 13d

We are delighted to support #Love30 who are calling on the Oireachtas and every Local Authority to make 30 km/h the default speed limit in built-up areas, but particularly in town centres, residential estates, and in the vicinity of schools and places of public assembly.

www.love30.ie/about-us

A group of people outside Leinster House holding signage that looks like 30km/h speed limit signs.

A woman holding a baby who is holding a sign saying 'Default 30 km/h Now!"

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Peter Branigan @peterbranigan.bsky.social · 14d

#Wexford @seontrack.bsky.social

Peter Branigan @peterbranigan.bsky.social · 14d

#Wexford quay, with the train driving right beside you

A train approaching Wexford O'Hanrahan Station from Rosslare on Wexford Quay

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Peter Branigan @peterbranigan.bsky.social · 15d

Heather wants to be fair to the flag - fair play, in fairness #Aras25 #Áras25

Peter Branigan @peterbranigan.bsky.social · 15d

Jim pulling a "Northern Ireland" before quickly saying, "north of Ireland"... which is it?! #Aras25 #Áras25

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Peter Branigan @peterbranigan.bsky.social · 18d

Again, I'm probably missing something obvious, but surely it's as simple as checking the timestamp?

If pre-7pm, then issue a ticket; if after 7pm, then don't issue a ticket.

Assuming the camera can get the shot correctly.

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Peter Branigan @peterbranigan.bsky.social · 18d

Oh yeah? You're probably correct, but what about Feljin's suggestion? ie camera enforcement

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Dr Neutopia @oceanclub.bsky.social · 18d

Brenda Power when you spend a five-figure sum on a single handbag vs when you spend it on the biggest event in your life.

Traveller wedding: "amazing and blatant display of wealth"

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Galway Commuters @galwaycommuters.bsky.social · 18d

We're back! After some time away we are relaunching our organisation to help bring about a Galway that is safer, healthier and easier to get around.

If you'd like to be involved please send us an email or drop us a DM!

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Peter Branigan @peterbranigan.bsky.social · 18d

“These motorists are blatantly breaking the law daily, with negative impacts on 100,000s of PT journeys... and next to zero consequences

“The lack of urgency shown by the gardaí, TTII and the NTA in bringing in camera enforcement of bus lanes and red lights is extremely disappointing" #Dublin

Almost 100 cars an hour breaking traffic restrictions on Dublin’s quays

Almost 100 cars an hour are breaking traffic restrictions introduced on Dublin’s quays just over a year ago.

www.independent.ie

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Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · 20d

Unfortunately what we're facing at Ladys Island in #Wexford is only the tip of the iceberg of a substantial national problem.

Pádraic Fogarty @whittledaway.bsky.social · 20d

Loughrea in Galway becomes the lastest water body to suffer acute poisoning. People warned not to swim or let their dogs near the water.

www.galwaybeo.ie/news/galway-...

Algal Bloom discovered in Galway area’s water as warning issued

It could make people and animals extremely ill

www.galwaybeo.ie

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Peter Branigan @peterbranigan.bsky.social · 18d

No, Jim had to give back the Dublin GAA-funded Maserati when he gave up that job

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Peter Branigan @peterbranigan.bsky.social · 18d

On duty for Shamrock Rovers v Bohemians at Tallaght for FM104/Q102

Potential title winning night for the Hoops - close to 10,000 here #LOI #Dublin