The tricolour is a powerful symbol of inclusion so let's reclaim it from those who use it to sow division In recent days, the Irish tricolour has been raised, waved, and worn by individuals and groups who claim to speak for the people, even as they challenge the very democratic processes through which the...

I’m writing in today’s Irish Examiner about the need to reclaim our flag from those who seek to divide us, rather than unite us.

www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

Just heading into the mythical, magical Grey Lake Cafe to get ready for some music and conversation on LCRFM. Would love for you to join me. Doors open at 10.00pm. Listen in on lcrfm.ie, and say hello! ❤️📻🎶🇮🇪

Our statement regarding last week's proposal to introduce a mandate on helmets and high-visibility gear for people who cycle 🚴‍♂️

Such a measure would be folly - for everybody on the road.

Helmet and visibility mandates do not make cycling safer. Transport planning centred on people, however, does 🌍

That would be very helpful Ian, particularly your research on cyclist’s clothing choices affecting driver behaviour. Thanks!

I was going to refer to @ianwalker.bsky.social’s work, but we never seem to have sufficient time to really get to the heart of these issues, and discuss all of the great research that’s out there.

www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

It’s crucial that when we set out to make Ireland’s roads safer, we do so using evidence based legislation, proven to save lives in other jurisdictions, and once that legislation is in place we focus relentlessly on enforcement. We’re failing on both fronts right now.

Huge gratitude to our sisters + brothers in @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social, @ibike.ie, @dublincommuters.bsky.social, @cyclingireland.bsky.social + others for fronting to giving real evidence to Oireachtas Committee this morning!

⭕ 30km/h limits DEFAULT
🦺 RSA not fit fur purpose
🚨 Enforcement FAILING

Old Galway Town - Michelle Lally YouTube video by john broderick

Five years ago, the wonderful John Broderick called me and said “Galway needs a Christmas song and I have the words written. Will you write the music?” I sat down at the piano, “Old Galway Town” was completed and the remarkable Michelle Lally brought it to life.

youtu.be/-wWqKYPnC1Y?...

Good arguments made in this @thejournal.ie piece by @ciarancannon.bsky.social

www.thejournal.ie/prev/6832794...

We must stop victim blaming after road deaths The way in which these incidents are reported can make it seem that victims are the agents of their own demise, writes Ciaran Cannon

www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm... someone finally said it …

I’m on da radio right now! On wonderful LCRfm 102.9, bringing you great music from the jukebox at The Grey Lake Cafe. Listen in here;

lcrfm.ie

and say “hello!” in the replies below. Thanks! ❤️📻🎶

On air at 10.00pm, The Grey Lake Cafe on LCRFM, with music from Síomha, Paul Brady, Richard Hawley and many more. Tune in on lcrfm.ie

Would love to hear from you. ❤️📻🎶 #Radio #Galway

Sunday Sounds

Supertramp
Crowded House
Foals
Squeeze
Genesis
Bruce Hornsby
Steely Dan
Justin Hayward
Prefab Sprout
Paul Simon
Ballroom Thieves
Stacey Kent
Robert Glasper

#TheGreyLakeCafe on LCRfm 102.9.

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The most common cycling injuries & why they happen Dr John Legge, consultant in emergency medicine at St Vincent's Hospital in Dublin. Ciaran Cannon, President of Cycling Ireland, former Minister.

Spoke today on Claire Byrne live advocating for better cycling safety with @ciarancannon.bsky.social

www.rte.ie/radio/podcas...

Thanks John for being a voice of reason in an arena where such voices are rare. C

Also applies to Sunday…….❤️📻🎶

Saturday Sounds

The Eagles
First Aid Kit
Tori Amos
Aaron Rowe
Curtis Stigers
Diana Krall
Buffy Sainte-Marie
Clint Eastwood/Jamie Cullum
Olafur Arnalds
Ger O’Donnell
Pugwash
The Waterboys
Beach Boys
REM

at #TheGreyLakeCafe on @LoughreaRadio. Listen back; player.autopod.xyz/920086 #radio

Sunday Sounds

Playing for Change
Taj Mahal
Keb’ Mo’
Yazoo
Alison Moyet
Laura C
Elbow
Tom Robinson
Prefab Sprout
Charlie Winston
Cilla Black
Olafur Arnalds

All on the jukebox this week at #TheGreyLakeCafe on LCRFM. Listen back here; player.autopod.xyz/913574

❤️🎶📻

Thanks everyone. Looking forward to powerful collaborations.

Thanks Hannah, following in the footsteps of a truly remarkable man. Hope that I can honour his legacy. C

It was kind of inevitable….thanks to my fellow presenters on LCRFm for this little keepsake. By the way, I’m on air right now at lcrfm.ie with music from Crowded House, Lisa Hannigan, Herbie Hancock and many more. Would love to hear from you.

#TheGreyLakecafe on LCRFM, 10.00pm tonight, with music from Deacon Blue, Mary Coughlan,
Fiona Apple and many more. Tune in on lcrfm.ie and say hello here.

Home

Imagine if we could invent a form of transport that moved thousands of people around our towns and cities every day, didn’t emit any greenhouse or noxious gases, almost completely eliminated road deaths, and…..made people healthier and happier as they used it. #daretodream

On air now with France’s Black talking about the music that moves her, three songs that she returns to again and again. Listen in on lcrfm.ie

Tonight I’m celebrating the 1st anniversary of the opening of my mythical, magical #GreyLakeCafe on Loughrea Community Radio. In honour of this special occasion, I’m delighted to be joined by the wonderful Senator Frances Black. Listen in at 10.00pm on lcrfm.ie
#music #radio

On air right now at lcrfm.ie. Music from Boz Scaggs, Alabama 3, Sarah Bareilles and many more at #TheGreyLakeCafe on @LoughreaRadio. Would love to have you visit.

Join me at 10.00pm tonight for some wonderful music at the #TheGreyLakeCafeCafe on @LoughreaRadio. We pay a special tribute to our dear departed friend and inspiration, Aine Morgan.
You can tune in here;
lcrfm.ie.

Prince
Bonnie Raitt
Paul Heaton
Niall McCabe
Eric Bibb
Elton John
Brandi Carlile
Rita Wilson
Willie Nelson
Michael McDonald
Van Morrison
Bill Frisell

Sunday sounds at #TheGreyLakeCafe on @LoughreaRadio.

Listen back here; player.autopod.xyz/818602

Prince
Bonnie Raitt
Paul Heaton
Niall McCabe
Eric Bibb
Elton John
Brandi Carlile
Rita Wilson
Willie Nelson
Michael McDonald
Van Morrison
Bill Frisell

Weekend sounds at #TheGreyLakeCafe.

Listen back here; player.autopod.xyz/818602