Food (and fuel) for thought: unpacking Ireland’s fuel protests Over the past week, Ireland has witnessed scenes not seen for a generation.

Ireland’s fuel protests are about more than rising prices. A timely piece from Dr Kieran Harrahill for TASC:
www.tasc.ie/blog/2026/04...
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Our team member Dr Dean Phelan has been invited to present our project at Transport Ireland 2026 on 4 June.

Looking forward to sharing our work on sustainable and shared mobility solutions co-created with communities.

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Affluence, Spatial Spillovers, and Inequality in Household Energy Transitions: Exploring the Determinants of Sustainable Technology Adoption in Ireland This study investigates the spatial and socioeconomic determinants of household adoption of sustainable technologies in Ireland—specifically heat pump…

Congratulations to our Co-PI @briancaulfield.bsky.social and @Abhilash on the new publication!
A valuable contribution showing what sustainability transitions are really about.
Open access here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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BABLE - Post: Tramore Unveils New Plan to Improve Local Travel for Everyone Tramore Unveils New Plan to Improve Local Travel for Everyone

Great to see our Tramore Local Mobility Plan featured by the Sustainable Mobility Academy!
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On 22 Jan, we launched the Tramore Community-Led Mobility Strategy, co-created with the local community as part of CONUNDRUM. Well done team!
Here is the link: 🔗 citiesgovernancesustainability.eu/wp-content/u...
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Launching the Tramore Community Mobility Strategy

Big thanks to all stakeholders for their time, insights and commitment; this work wouldn’t exist without you.

See the details of time and location for the launch below:
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🌍🚊 Happy World Sustainable Transport Day!

A good reminder that better mobility isn’t just about cleaner tech, it’s about safer streets, easier daily trips, and transport systems that support fair, resilient regions.

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Thousands of people 'trapped' on M7 every day, Dáil hears "Thousands" of people are spending their lives stuck in traffic to Dublin, the Dáil has heard.

🚗 Another major M7 breakdown shows how fragile Ireland’s mobility system is.
News: www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
Our project looks at why these failures happen and how better planning + governance can build resilient regional connectivity.
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The CONUNDRUM team is pleased to highlight the appearance of Professor Niamh Cherry and Dr Dean Phelan on yesterday’s episode on RTÉ One!
Our recent impact case study has been published by the UCD and is available by the link below. @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU

📺 Tune in tonight!

Professor @niamhmcherry.bsky.social and Dr @deanphelan.bsky.social from UCD School of Geography feature in RTÉ One’s 10 Things to Know About…

Episode 1: “Change”
🗓️ Mon 10 Nov | 8:30 pm | RTÉ One & Player

Learn more about the CONUNDRUM project 👉 bit.ly/3LyCGKc

🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ CONUNDRUM was featured by Wexford Co Co at the 1st Sláintecare Healthy Communities Conference.
Our colleague Dean Phelan shared our work in Enniscorthy, showing how local collaboration drives sustainable mobility across Ireland.

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Brian Caulfield: Now Metrolink is going ahead, what’s the next rail project for Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway? If Luas Finglas is delivered on time, there will have been a 15-year gap since the last Luas extension

@briancaulfield.bsky.social shares great insights in The Irish Times on what’s next for rail in Dublin, Cork, Limerick & Galway, and why sustainable transport needs long-term vision. @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU

Read it here 👉 www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...

Thanks to everyone who joined our CONUNDRUM workshops in Tramore! 🌊 Great to hear local voices shaping ideas. If you missed it, share your challenges & solutions at townsmatter.ie
— your input will guide the final mobility report. @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU

🚶‍♀️🚲 Tramore Sustainable Transport Workshop 🚍
Join us on 24 Sept, 6–7 pm @ Coastguard Cultural Centre.
Hosted by Conor Mark Dowling – share your views & help shape the Tramore Community Mobility Strategy.
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After mapping transport in Tramore, we’re ready for the final step: sharing solutions with the community. Join us Sept 24, 6pm at the Coastguard Cultural Centre to help prioritise people-centred, sustainable options. @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU

Our new UGoveRN post explores how bridging top-down governance and bottom-up perspectives through productive tension can lead to more just and inclusive urban transitions.
Read more here 👉 ugovern.eu/bridging-top...
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Resumption of Youghal train services would alleviate traffic woes, says railway group The East Cork Railway Alliance wants the section of the rail between Midleton and Youghal reopened

Great to see the East Cork Railway Alliance gaining well-deserved coverage! 🚆
Enhanced mobility and stronger transport links for towns like Youghal mean real benefits. 🌍
Read more: www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
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Our colleagues contributed to running workshops in Youghal and Tramore this week. Utilising the local knowledge of community members, we will undertake analysis to identify solutions to enhance mobility and community well-being.
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Another exciting day last week for the CONUNDRUM project — this time in Enniscorthy with a film crew, sharing our work and its impact. Delighted to highlight why community engagement matters in shaping better transport governance. #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.ie

Another busy day for us on the @Researchireland.ie @Conundrum.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social project delighted to be in Enniscorthy with a film crew explaining our project, it's impact and the importance of community engagement in transport governance #NextGenerationEU #NationalChallengeFund

We couldn't have asked for better weather at our Youghal challenge mapping workshops! Our next event is at the end of July. Please reach out to get involved.

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Our team held community mapping workshops in Youghal this week to identify mobility challenges & opportunities for improving sustainable & accessible mobility. An essential step in creating a community-led mobility strategy for Youghal. #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.ie

'Blueprint' for rural sustainable travel open in Longford A transport project in Longford town described as "a blueprint for sustainable transport across rural Ireland" is to be officially opened.

This recent article on Active Travel has found that Community Engagement and working with stakeholders is critical- this is mirrored in our work on CONUNDRUM. Listening to communities is key. @researchireland.ie
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🚶‍♀️🚲 CONUNDRUM were delighted to welcome the Holywell Trust to University College Dublin this week!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the discussion and contributed to a thoughtful and engaging session.
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The whole community approach to climate action Global Action Plan’s first Climate Champions project hits targets within urban community of Enniscorthy

#Enniscorthy showed how everyday changes—like biking and saving energy—add up to real climate impact. 🌍

We are delighted to be working with #Enniscorthy on sustainable mobility.

The future is community-powered. 💪🌱

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CONUNDRUM featured in the UCD Community Engagement Report where we’re co-creating mobility solutions with locals to tackle climate challenges and improve daily life.

This kind of inclusive engagement is key to real impact.

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The OPW wants to demolish this bridge in Enniscorthy The Seamus Rafter Bridge could be demolished to reduce the adverse affects the town has faced as a result of flooding.

Consultation on the future of Seamus Rafter Bridge for flood relief plan. This is why accessible, inclusive engagement matters—especially when the issue touches both history and community safety.

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www.thejournal.ie/seamus-rafte...

Throwback to a recent public engagement our team member @briancaulfield.bsky.social saw while in Sydney. We need to make sure our work is reaching many different audiences for effective co-creation.
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