Hugh Connors

Fantastic news, well done to all involved!

NEW: “In one of the most ambitious traffic overhauls yet proposed in Europe, Hanover Germany will remove almost all of its 4K street-side parking spots to discourage people from driving into its inner city.” They’ll give the space to trees, cafe seats etc. telegraph.co.uk/world-news/202…

I bought the cheapest land I could find in Ireland. Now I’m planting a forest bigger than St Stephen’s Green irishtimes.com/life-style/202…

Took opportunity on @RTEUpfront to call for scrapping of Dept of Agriculture & @teagasc, replace with Dept of National Food Security Ireland is deeply food-insecure. We must direct agri policy away from commodities for PLCs to address #ClimateEmergency FG min was NOT happy

Ireland's National Transport Authority has released its new Cycle Design Manual, and it's filled with Dutch-inspired elements adapted for an Irish context: ✅ Segregated cycle tracks ✅ Protected intersections ✅ Roundabouts ✅ Bicycle streets Read more: nationaltransport.ie/publications/c…

This is the rotten message from EPP. I find it shocking that @MariaWalshEU @SeanKellyMEP @ColmMarkey @DeirdreCluneMEP @FitzgeraldFrncs are part of this group. Absolute shame.

We had a nice run, just enjoy what's left folks Business profits are way more important than health of natural world and the continuation of our societies. Remember that @FineGael are part of the @EPPGroup, the main opposition to this bill and remember who lobbied them.

Super trawlers need to be banned from Irish waters and all European waters under the jurisdiction of the Common Fisheries Policy. If you agree sign the petition here: my.uplift.ie/petitions/ban-… my.uplift.ie/petitions/ban-… via @UpliftIRL

"A handful of chairs on the decks of our biodiversity ship have been rearranged since, but it will continue to sink until we grasp that the protection of our environment is an urgent imperative, not a luxury" irishtimes.com/opinion/editor…

🛣️2.4% of Ireland is covered by concrete & tarmac. 🏞️0.9% of Ireland is covered by national parks. This means that almost 3 times as much land is dedicated to concrete compared to wild nature. What on earth are we doing? @RewildingIre @Irishwildlife independent.ie/news/environme…

BREAKING: UN confirms industrial agriculture is unsustainable in the face of abrupt climate change heatwaves that threaten present and future farming 🧵

📢 Munster Rugby are pleased to confirm that Mike Prendergast will join the province as Attack Coach on a three-year contract ahead of the 2022/23 season. Full details ⤵️ #SUAF 🔴

When you think Antoine Dupont couldn't get any better - he then goes and does this 😳

We've seen Ja make some RIDICULOUS plays in the last week alone... so check out some of his best athletic feats from his CAREER 🤯 @memgrizz and Warriors, tonight at 8pm/et on NBA TV!

@IrishRugby @WorldRugby7s @mcnultyaiden Congrats Nully! 👏👏👏

📄 The IRFU is delighted to announce the appointment of Aiden McNulty as Ireland Women's Sevens Head Coach ahead of the 2022 @WorldRugby7s Series season. More Details ⤵️ #Ireland7s | #IrishRugby | #ShoulderToShoulder

"Do not desecrate nature!", 1960s Soviet anti-litter poster.

These fires will continue until we actively embrace rewilding and high nature value farming across our hillsides. My view today in @thejournal_ie for @Irishwildlife thejournal.ie/readme/kerry-w…

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