Maynooth and Environs Local Area Plan 2025-31

Maynooth Cycling Campaign welcomes the decision of the Court of Appeal to overturn the High Court judgement against the planned Strand Road cycle path trial in Dublin. The judgement was against three parties which included a group of residents and a councillor, Mannix Flynn. The scheme proposed a change in Strand Road from two way to one way for private cars in order to upgrade facilities for walking and cycling. The scheme had been through a lengthy consultation process and had been previously approved by a majority of councillors.The impact of applying to the courts was to delay the proposed active travel measures by several  years. 

We welcome the leadership shown by the majority Dublin councillors who rejected the opinion of residents opposing even the trialing of active travel measures. 

Bike Week 2025

Bikeweek 2025 runs from 10th -18th May. Maynooth Cycling Campaign will be organising a number of events – full details will be published on this website. In particular, we wish to stress that we will be screening the award winning film MOTHERLOAD on Thursday 15th May starting at 8:00pm.  We hope that you will join us and be inspired about the way some communities have tackled the climate change by looking at alternatives to the private car.

Upgrade Works on Mill Street, Maynooth

Maynooth Cycling Campaign welcomes the continuing upgrade works on Mill Street. However, we are disappointed to see a road sign “CYCLISTS, PLEASE DISMOUNT” on the northbound side of the road. If KCC were prioritising bicycles over private cars as set out in the Design Manual for Roads and Streets (DMRS), the signs should prioritise cyclists with a sign such as “MOTORISTS GIVE WAY TO CYCLISTS”.

Cycling Without Age

We are sorry to announce that the Maynooth trishaw is off the road at present. There is a problem with the braking system which must be repaired. Maynooth Cycling Campaign has been in contact with Kildare County Council regarding the funding for the repairs.

Government Waste?

The media and politicians were very vocal on the cost of €335,000 for a bike shelter in Leinster House. Admittedly,  the cost was excessive but, at least there was something to show for the expenditure. The same groups haven’t been so vocal at the  revelation that over the last twenty five years €45 million has been spent on plans for a second bypass road for Galway without anything to show on the ground.

Bike Bunkers 

Dublin City Council plans to appoint a contractor  by the end of June to roll out some 300 bike bunkers in their administrative area. In early 22024, Maynooth Cycling Campaign held discussions with Kildare County Council about trialing a single bike bunker in the town. More than one year later, Maynooth County Campaign had no progress to report.