Pádraig McEvoy
@padraigmcevoy
Councillor #Clane-Maynooth Municipal District Kildare Co. Co. and Eastern & Midland Regional Assembly Peace Commissioner #RestoreNature Climate action now for the longer term.
Bad for the Climate: Irish officials proposed scrappingthe ‘linchpin’ of climate legislation. www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Road safety shouldn't depend on the person most at risk having to take extraordinary precautions. Responsibility starts with the driver controlling the greatest source of danger.
The launch of the County Kildare Biodiversity Action Plan 2026-2031 @kildarecoco.bsky.social
Energy security, connectivity and economic growth matter. But so does ensuring major infrastructure decisions remain consistent with Ireland's climate commitments. A letter on aviation, gas infrastructure and disapplying the Climate Act's "climate sense check". www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lett...
The Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly has published a Strategic Issues Paper to support engagement with pre-draft public consultation for the review of the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy. consult.emra.ie/en/consultat... Open until 5 pm, Friday, 22 May 2026. @emrassembly.bsky.social
Happy St Patrick's Day from #Clane. Taking in some of the relative calm ahead of the crowds that will cheer on the paraders.
While water levels are high in Clane, updated public data on the ESB-managed levels is limited. esb.ie/what-we-do/g...
Posting a record of the water level of the Liffey, Clane, at 10:30 am, Saturday, 31 January... similar to levels last witnessed in late 2009.
A key issue in the Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve Bill is how it weakens Ireland’s Climate Act. The Bill would require decision-makers to act consistently with climate plans only “to the extent they consider practicable”, and then deem climate compliance in advance.
Earth's third-warmest year on record has earned another dark red stripe in the climate stripes graphic, highlighting continued and unprecedented global heating.
Additional Bus Services Announced Transport for Ireland (TFI) has confirmed plans for extra daily departures on the 120X service (Clane–Dublin via the M4, bypassing Celbridge) starting 10 January. These enhancements aim to reduce journey times and better accommodate growing commuter demand.
The article argues that the growing chorus blaming judicial review for delays in housing, energy and infrastructure in Ireland is a distraction from deeper issues — under-resourcing, rushed legislation, and flawed decision-making. - @attractaub.bsky.social in @irishexaminer.bsky.social
A global to local overview of work done and the challenge at our door for nature by @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social at the Kildare Biodiversity Conference 2025. @kildarecoco.bsky.social
The Climate Council warns against ‘dumb’ proposal to allow forestry on peatlands. The @ccacireland.bsky.social just doesn't rate it! - @kosull.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
A wonderful, long-awaited community day to mark the opening of the new building for Scoil Phádraig, Clane. School motto: "Peace, honesty, and respect." Thanks to all who have contributed to fulfilling this great achievement.
Enjoyed a quick chat over coffee with Environmentalist @sadhbhoneill.bsky.social Agricultural Meteorologist Klara Finkele, Met Éireann and Climate Change Prof (Emeritus) John Sweeney, Maynooth University at Dept of Ag's #AgriClimate2025
Opening evening of the 9th Irish Military Seminar with Cathal Berry in conversation with Ray Lane. Kildare Library Services
Two climate related films screened this evening in Co. Kildare. Newbridge: "Dance of the Cranes,"... youth, nature, and bogs. Maynooth: "Motherload" ... the cargo bike, climate, parenting! motherloadmovie.com
Clane Tidy Towns will be outside the church on Main St at Mass times this evening & tomorrow morning. We'd love your support to help keep Clane clean & green! Join us on Monday evenings or Saturday morning — or just keep an eye on your area. Say hello & get involved! #Clane #TidyTowns
Some thoughts on the Electoral Commission Ireland consultation on regulating the excessive use of electoral posters. padraigmcevoy.substack.com/p/electoral-po… @reduceposters.bsky.social
Maintaining some food for the birds and polinators. #nature #biodiversity
Clane & Rathcoffey Community Games Wednesday, 30 April Scoil Mhuire Running Track Registration at 6:30 pm
The impacts of fossil fuel advertisements on our everyday decisions. padraigmcevoy.substack.com/p/totem-pole... With acknowledgements to: - @brianleddin.bsky.social - @codohertynews.bsky.social - Aisling Bolton-Dowling - @antaisce.bsky.social - @johnnycollins.bsky.social - @olaln.bsky.social
Clane Tidy Towns returned to Capdoo Lane this morning to remove litter. Having cleared the drainage ditch on one side, it is intended to complete the task in the coming week. Thanks to those who stopped to chat and committed to helping out the next time.
New low-floor buses operated by JJ Kavanagh on the #139 route for x.com/TFIupdates I am looking forward to real-time arrival information being published for passengers. This will boost confidence in local public transport services.