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Brian Gormley D7 @bgormley.bsky.social · 1d

Looking forward to hearing @thinkorswim.bsky.social @miseanja.bsky.social, Catherine Cleary, Eanna Ní Lámhna, Randall Plunkett and Fintan Drury speak on 5 November. All events Free and everybody welcome! @tudublinsustain.bsky.social @connectingcabra.bsky.social @climatealarmclock.bsky.social

dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 1d

We’re delighted to be bringing you a day of dynamic and thought-provoking events out at @tudublin.bsky.social’s Grangegorman campus, exploring sustainability and sustainable development themes. Full details on all events and bookings at our website ➡️ bit.ly/3KL6OBL @tudublinsustain.bsky.social

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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 2d

@caitrionalk.bsky.social @leafybatter.bsky.social @shanners1.bsky.social @nearfm.ie

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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 2d

Such a lovely community at event at our Apple Pressing Festival today! Thanks to Lord Mayor Ray McAdam for launching the day. Tks also to Seedsavers for the heritage apple tree and @communityfoundirl.bsky.social for funding this #CircularEconomy project.

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Ireland's Native Woodland Trust @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social · 2d

This is what we're up against. People still removing woodlands when we've already lost so much

www.thejournal.ie/cork-tree-fe...

Investigation after more than 30 acres of native trees - some centuries old - felled in Co Cork

The Department of Agriculture has been formally alerted to the incident by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

www.thejournal.ie

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Philip Boucher-Hayes @philipb-h.bsky.social · 3d

Global Warning now on Al Jazeera.

Episode 1 broadcast this week. Or you can stream it here.
👉 www.aljazeera.com/video/featur...
#Climate #ClimateCrisis hasn’t gone away.

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bohsnews @bohsnews.bsky.social · 2d

Hot Press: Special Report - Bohemian FC Women's Squad - Making Giant Strides

Special Report: Bohemian FC Women's Squad - Making Giant Strides | Hotpress

It’s been a transformative year for Bohemian’s senior women’s  football  team. The free spirits of Phibsboro have reached th...

www.hotpress.com

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Leafybatter @leafybatter.bsky.social · 2d

On today! Sunday 12th October, 12.30pm-3.30pm at the pond behind the Church of the Most Precious Blood, Cabra

Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 22d

Apple Press Festival with Community Roots is here! Bring your apples to press into juice, swap Halloween costumes, and pick up apple-themed sourdough bakes (plus a free starter). A day of community, food, and fun.

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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 3d

Apple Press Festival is on tomorrow! Bring apples and a bottle. Halloween Costume swap also happening!

Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 22d

Apple Press Festival with Community Roots is here! Bring your apples to press into juice, swap Halloween costumes, and pick up apple-themed sourdough bakes (plus a free starter). A day of community, food, and fun.

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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 22d

Apple Press Festival with Community Roots is here! Bring your apples to press into juice, swap Halloween costumes, and pick up apple-themed sourdough bakes (plus a free starter). A day of community, food, and fun.

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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 8d

@shanners1.bsky.social - for the pond?

GardeningWell @gardeningwell.ie · 11d

Hedgehog House Giveaway

Hedgehogs are looking for safe places to hibernate now. A shelter in your garden could save a life this winter.

I’m giving away this hedgehog house.

To enter: like, repost & tag a friend.

More tips 👉 gardeningwell.ie/climate-action/wildlife-gardening/irish-hedgehogs

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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 10d

At Buzzfest today. Drop in and find out more about our work. We’re beside our buddies, the garden sharing group, Community Roots.

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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 10d

At Buzzfest today. Drop in and find out more about our work. We’re beside our buddies, the garden sharing group, Community Roots.

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Brian Gormley D7 @bgormley.bsky.social · 10d

If you’re sheltering from the wind today, why not pop along to Buzzfest in Phibsboro. Repair Cafes, mini pond workshops, fermenting workshops and much more. www.phibsboro.com/event/buzzfe...

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Brian Gormley D7 @bgormley.bsky.social · 12d

This is a brilliant project from @dccbeta.bsky.social
May be of interest to @connectingcabra.bsky.social @leafybatter.bsky.social @emmet.quiddity.ie @lorrainedarcy.bsky.social and others!

Dublin City Council BETA @dccbeta.bsky.social · 13d

New BETA Project: #StreetMixBETA

Could we design a better process for residents to decide the kerbside uses on 'their' street and balance with public needs?

More information dccbeta.ie/project/arti...

Looking for volunteer streets, so please spread the word! 🙏

A grid of cars, trees, plants and bicycles. Blue and orange icons on a white background.

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Ray Cunningham @ray-cunningham.bsky.social · 13d

Trees make a street better, in so many ways. So it's great that the council Parks department are replanting trees in empty pits on Mourne Road. Let's look after them!

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National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · 14d

Ever wondered what secrets lie behind flamingos, fossils & glass beetles?
Step into late night at the Dead Zoo Lab & meet the experts
📍 National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks
🕕 Thurs 2 Oct | 6–7:30PM
🎟️ Free | Drop-in | All Ages
No booking needed – just curiosity
👉 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...

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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 18d

Family concert on tomorrow in Annamoe Parade. Supported by @grangegormandev.bsky.social

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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 22d

Apple Press Festival with Community Roots is here! Bring your apples to press into juice, swap Halloween costumes, and pick up apple-themed sourdough bakes (plus a free starter). A day of community, food, and fun.

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IrishCycle.com @irishcycle.com · 24d

Cargo bicycle share trial expands to Dublin’s northside with new hub in Stoneybatter

A cargo bike share scheme, which is being run as a pilot project by bike hire company Bleeper for Dublin City Council's Beta Projects, has been expanded to Stoneybatter. The new location in Stoneybatter is on…

Cargo bicycle share trial expands to Dublin’s northside with new hub in Stoneybatter

A cargo bike share scheme, which is being run as a pilot project by bike hire company Bleeper for Dublin City Council's Beta Projects, has been expanded to Stoneybatter. The new location in Stoneybatter is on Manor Place, opposite Kerala Kitchen. The cargo bike rental costs €1 per 15 minutes of use, which is capped at €25 per day. Bleeper said: "We're excited to announce the new shared cargo bike in Stoneybatter!

irishcycle.com

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Brian Gormley D7 @bgormley.bsky.social · Sep 13

The information panel is a great idea! Maybe something similar for the @connectingcabra.bsky.social pond? @caitrionalk.bsky.social @hazelwoodlscapes.bsky.social

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Brian Gormley D7 @bgormley.bsky.social · Sep 11

John Gibbons will be speaking in TU Dublin Grangegorman on 5 November as part of @dublinbookfest.bsky.social. I’ll post more details when the tickets go live. @tudublinsustain.bsky.social
@thinkorswim.bsky.social @grangegormandev.bsky.social @leafybatter.bsky.social @connectingcabra.bsky.social

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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · Sep 10

With start-ups, a Phibsboro climate co-op is looking at ways to keep wealth within the neighbourhood. Imagine a network of local enterprises that plan for the future and are owned by the people, says Sean McCabe, the head of Climate Justice and Sustainability at Bohemians FC.

With start-ups, a Phibsboro climate co-op looks at ways to keep wealth within the neighbourhood

Imagine a network of local enterprises that plan for the future and are owned by the people, says Sean McCabe, the head of Climate Justice and Sustainability at Bohemians FC.

www.dublininquirer.com

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Brian Gormley D7 @bgormley.bsky.social · Sep 10

Good piece by @colmanos.bsky.social here. Very visible in the University as well. @connectingcabra.bsky.social @tudublinsustain.bsky.social

Campaign aims to encourage teenage girls to cycle

Dublin City Council has recruited three social media influencers to try to persuade teenage girls that cycling can be cool and fun.

www.rte.ie

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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · Sep 8

New artwork around Cabra thanks to Áine Macken and Gerry Lee.

They’ve brightened up the boxes with paintings that celebrate our Connecting Cabra projects — bringing colour and creativity into the community.

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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · Sep 5

These boxes are getting a fresh new look. Talented artists are bringing Connecting Cabra projects to life with vibrant artwork.

First up: moths and bats.

Stay tuned as the story unfolds across Cabra.

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