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Alan Barry @alanpbarry.bsky.social · Apr 30

Nice skies in Cork City last night and this morning 🙂

#CorkCity

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Alan Barry @alanpbarry.bsky.social · Apr 8

The people of Ardmore are protesting against a €1.2 million government investment in their village because.... They won't be able to park at the seafront anymore?..

This does not compute 😄

#Ardmore

www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...

Hundreds protest proposed water sports facility at Ardmore beach

Carrying placards, the protesters chanted 'Ardmore says no' and 'our village, our choice' as they walked a section of the beach before re-amassing at the beachside carpark

www.irishexaminer.com

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Alan Barry @alanpbarry.bsky.social · Apr 6

Great day down the Pairc! 🔴⚪ It's our year boi!

St John Ambulance Cork and Glanmire @stjohnambcork.bsky.social · Apr 6

A busy day for our volunteers!

🚑 Crews were on duty at the National Senior Hurling League Final in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, where Cork triumphed over Tipperary — Corcaigh Abú!

🐶 Meanwhile, we had a crew supporting the Dog’s Day Out at Ballymaloe.

👏 Massive thanks to all!

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Alan Barry @alanpbarry.bsky.social · Apr 5

As a Corkonian. I find this grotesque 😄 The match is on!!!

Alan Barry @alanpbarry.bsky.social · Apr 5

This is very exciting! If you get a chance Oliver, you might have a look at an email I sent you last week (25th March) about an eBike project for @stjohnambcork.bsky.social ? Thanks!

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Alan Barry @alanpbarry.bsky.social · Apr 4

That is very exciting! The eBike symbol has been on the app for a while. Any details on how it will work - can they be docked at any dock at every station? Same cost as pedal bikes - free for first 30 mins?

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Alan Barry @alanpbarry.bsky.social · Mar 27

Rainy evening in Cork City - creating a lovely colour pop!

#CorkCity

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Alan Barry @alanpbarry.bsky.social · Mar 23

@corkcranecount.bsky.social weekly PuC crane shot😄

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Alan Barry @alanpbarry.bsky.social · Mar 20

Cork City from the sky this morning.

#CorkCity 🙂

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Alan Barry @alanpbarry.bsky.social · Mar 20

Brussels🇧🇪

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Alan Barry @alanpbarry.bsky.social · Mar 18

If this can happen in an EU country in 2025 - it can happen anywhere. We can never rest when it comes to basic human decency & equality - the weak will always fear anyone who is different. #Pride #Hungary 🏳️‍🌈
Hungarian parliament overwhelmingly passes bill banning Budapest Pride parade jrnl.ie/6652801

Hungarian parliament overwhelmingly passes bill banning Budapest Pride parade

Organisers or participants of a banned event could risk fines of up to €500.

jrnl.ie

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St John Ambulance Cork and Glanmire @stjohnambcork.bsky.social · Mar 16

Today, our new ambulance SJ65 is on its first duty at Holi Festival in Fitzgerald's Park - Ferdia & Alan are looking after everyone there.

Ger, Mary and Martin are in Pairc ui Chaoimh, and we have crews in Ballinhassig at an equestrian event. #CorkCity #StJohnAmbulance

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Alan Barry @alanpbarry.bsky.social · Mar 15

SJA has joined Blue Sky - give us a follow Cork and Ambulance people!

St John Ambulance Cork and Glanmire @stjohnambcork.bsky.social · Mar 15

Our volunteers were delighted to attend an appreciation event organised by the HSE on Thursday to recognise support provided during snow storms in January of this year - our vols backed up National Ambulance Service, transported patients to appointments & medical staff to work. Well done all!

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Alan Barry @alanpbarry.bsky.social · Mar 15

Eughhh I'm trying to remove Xitter from my life really, but feel free to use the photo there, no problemo! 😄

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Alan Barry @alanpbarry.bsky.social · Mar 15

Pie in the sky - it'll never happen. There's no activity at that site at all.

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Alan Barry @alanpbarry.bsky.social · Mar 14

Lovely vibe in town for late night café event - everywhere is buzzing!

#CorkCity

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Alan Barry @alanpbarry.bsky.social · Mar 14

I believe it's on the chopping block, yes!

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Alan Barry @alanpbarry.bsky.social · Mar 14

8 of 10 Cork Cranes in the one shot @corkcranecount.bsky.social 🙂 #CorkCity

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Alan Barry @alanpbarry.bsky.social · Mar 13

The best possible outcome for Ireland from this US visit, would be the resettlement of the Burkes and McGregor to USA - it would suit them perfectly! 😆

WWN @waterfordwhispers.bsky.social · Mar 12

Burkes Even A Bit Too Weird For Christian Fundamentalist Republicans

MERE MINUTES after touching down in Washington DC, the notorious Burke family are already grating on the patience of their gracious hosts, WWN can exclusively reveal. "I can't take another minute, it...

waterfordwhispersnews.com

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Alan Barry @alanpbarry.bsky.social · Mar 5

Really helpful, thanks! The only thing with Ireland is - we bought the buses, but cannot charge them. LOL www.rte.ie/news/primeti...

Dozens of electric buses not in use due to lack of charge points

Dozens of zero-emission buses ordered by the National Transport Authority 18 months ago are not yet in service, partly due to delays in installing charging infrastructure at two Dublin bus depots.

www.rte.ie

Alan Barry @alanpbarry.bsky.social · Mar 4

Ireland has 87% electric city buses? That can't be correct?

T&E @transportenvironment.org · Mar 3

NEW: Half of new EU city buses were zero-emission in 2024, making city buses one of the early success stories of the European Green Deal.
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Bar chart with a list of the EU27 countries ranked by their sales on new zero-emission buses in 2024. Finland is at the top, followed by Iceland, Netherlands, Denmark and Norway.

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Alan Barry @alanpbarry.bsky.social · Mar 4

Minister O'Brien "hopes to get the project to planning before the end of the year."

MOVE FASTER! Infrastructure projects in Ireland appear to be to planned as if we are all immortal. We'll be dead before Cork Luas hits the rails. #CorkCity

www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...

'Cork light rail is a significant investment, but it's going to be worth it'

Darragh O'Brien has said a luas-style transport system for Cork is now expected to cost between €2bn and €3bn

www.irishexaminer.com

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Alan Barry @alanpbarry.bsky.social · Mar 3

Found one somewhere near Killeigh, Co Offaly, in January when driving from Cork to Longford. I cannot find it again😄

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Alan Barry @alanpbarry.bsky.social · Mar 3

That was.. this morning though😄

Alan Barry @alanpbarry.bsky.social · Mar 3

I hope the shepherds are wrong - @carlowweather.bsky.social says there's a grand week ahead, and he is infinitely more reliable than lads looking after sheep!!

📍 Cork City

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