Saturday 18th October 2014
Tailor’s Hall, Back Lane, Christchurch, Dublin 8
13:30 for lunch / 14:00 start / 16:30 finish / informal socialising afterwards
Hosted by Cyclist.ie – Irish Cycling Advocacy Network
Purpose of the afternoon:
Bringing Greenway Advocacy Groups together to share experiences and information and encourage cooperation
Introducing Greenway Groups to Cyclist.ie and what we do nationally for cycling
Developing stronger links between separate greenway groups
Presentations by:
Doug Corrie, National Trails Office on ‘Greenway Development – Present Situation and Future Prospects’
Colm Ryder, member of Cyclist.ie Executive, on ‘The European Dimension and National Co-ordination with Cyclist.ie’
More information:
Visit: www.cyclist.ie, see also EuroVelo
Contact: National Cycling Coordinator
Cyclist.ie Greenway Event a Great Success!
Over 15 greenway groups and urban cycle campaigns came together to share experiences at the Cyclist.ie organised greenways seminar in Dublin at the weekend.
There is a great momentum growing as more and more communities are campaigning for cycle friendly towns and recreational routes all around the island of Ireland, and all are looking for further advice and expertise to help with their advocacy work. Over 25 delegates attended, travelling from Belfast, Dingle, Mulranny, Sligo, Limerick, Kildare, Dundalk and many other spots to join local cycling advocates in Dublin.
Presentations for the speakers can be found here:
Colm Ryder
Damien O’Tuama
Richard Manton
Doug Corrie
Images: Overview – Colm’s presentation – Doug’s presentation – Cornucopia lunch
Dr. Mike McKillen, Chairperson of Cyclist.ie, drew the event to a close by outlining the benefits for greenway groups in becoming part of the Cyclist.ie family: “By working together, we can raise the priority given to cycling by the Department of Tourism and Sport, and improve the quality of what is provided by sharing best practice”.
Watch this space for more information on how your Greenway Group can join Cyclist.ie – and help to recreate a strong cycling culture in Ireland.