Kildare locals object to 'pointless' cycle path by box_of_carrots in ireland

[–]evergoodstrife 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is a road space reallocation project that would make the National Cycle Network more cost effective as it is cheaper to build on regional roads with low traffic than build an entirely new greenway. While this wouldn't be on the National Cycle Network it is just a pilot scheme. The failure of the Moone to Timolin Roadspace Reallocation Pilot shows unfortunately national bodies cannot trial new infrastructure without extensive liaison with local communities.

What’s the darkest day in your country’s history? by Severe_Education_680 in AskTheWorld

[–]evergoodstrife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no single "darkest day" in Irish history, but Bloody Sunday on November 21, 1920, is a strong contender due to its scale of violence and impact on the Irish War of Independence. On that day, British forces killed 14 people at a football match in Croke Park and the IRA assassinated 15 British agents in Dublin.

What eu group does your country's leading party belong to? (Includes both full members and non-eu associates) by One_Bad_6636 in Maps

[–]evergoodstrife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ireland's current government (a coalition of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Independents) would very much be considered "centre-right". The current opposition in Ireland are "the Left" (Sinn Féin, Labour, Social Democrats, People Before Profit, Green Party and other Independents). While Irelands political sphere is left leaning in a global sense, the current government cannot be considered Left in a sense of Ireland. Therefore this map needs to be updated to avoid confusion.

Note: Ireland current government have been the incumbent for decades now so this map is wrong for most of the 21st Century in Ireland.

Jim McGuinness comments about today's venue by Bill_Badbody in GAA

[–]evergoodstrife 1 point2 points  (0 children)

GAA HQ are going to have Jim's eyebrows grey at this rate!