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Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Ireland's issues, Alcaraz v Sinner & the magic of Wimbledon
Conor breaks down the recent French Open final between Alcaraz and Sinner and also delves into the women's game, which is struggling to recapture the attention it commanded during the Williams sisters' era. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here. Listen on... Spotify Apple Podcasts
Irish Independent
20-06-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
New bus routes vital to improve ‘connectivity over Castletown River'
Cllr. Ciaran Fisher said the traffic problems that emerged from the roadworks being carried out has 'once more drawn attention to the poor connectivity across the Castletown River.' Speaking after the meeting, he told 'While I welcome the improvements to Bridge Street and Linenhall Street, and I think they provide a much nicer approach to the town over the Newry bridge, I'm wary that anti-car design may cause it to be a traffic hotspot. Time will tell on that one, but one thing that is for sure, is that the lack of bus connectivity forces thousands of people every week to use their cars to get around.' 'The roadworks will only be finished at Bridge Street and we'll be looking at the Lisdoo junction and Armagh road improvements, so there is more congestion in the same area to come.' Cllr. Fisher pointed to a recent survey of traffic which estimated that on a typical workday, Newry bridge had 5000 plus cars on it. 'The Táin bridge has traffic of 16000+ cars on a similar given day. Approximately 4000 people a day leave the 'northern region' of the Dundalk area to come south into its other parts.' He added: 'If Transport Ireland wants to make an instant improvement in how people travel, and to reduce the traffic, a new bus route servicing the north of the town is needed.' He highlighted gaps in the bus services in the south of the town, saying there are 'no stops on the Avenue Road or Tom Bellew Avenue, not to mention the sprawl of houses on the south west of the town.' "Ath Lethan and the Lisdoo/Armagh Road are crying out for a bus service and have an enormous two way bus demand, in and out of the town.' He explained: 'This is why I have resurrected this with the Active Travel team and implored them to get behind these proposed routes. There was a proposal to do so in the Local Transport Plan and I think it should be not just looked at, but enacted.' At the Municipal meeting he asked about the prospect of this happening, and mentioned how this would take cars off the road and reduce traffic. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more The meeting heard that the Council have been recently in touch with Transport Ireland about making this a reality. "The conversations have centred around routes and road ownership so far. And while there is a way to go yet, it's a stepping stone in the right direction.' He added: 'Meanwhile, the population on this side of the town is only going to grow. There is considerable strain on the water infrastructure on the south of town and planning has been granted for a sizable development out the Lisdoo Road in recent times, this only strengthens the case to get the transport infrastructure in place.' The Dundalk Councillor said: 'I'm asking for a carrot before stick approach, make it easier to people to choose not to take the car and sit in traffic, before talking about reducing road space, reducing car parking spaces and making it constantly more expensive to run a car.' Funded by the Local Democracy Scheme
Irish Independent
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Indo Sport podcast: Beibhinn Parsons on injury nightmare & World Cup dream
Today at 12:15 Joe is joined by Ireland star Beibhinn Parsons to discuss his long road back from injury ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup in August. Beibhinn recounts how she broke her leg twice in quick succession late last year and the grueling road to recovery. Before that, Will pops into the studio to discuss the Lions team announcement for Friday's game against Argentina, with Tadhg Furlong back from injury Rugby on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@ here. Listen on…. Spotify Apple Podcasts
Irish Independent
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Indo Sport podcast: Bits & Bobs Trent's surprising Spanish
Meanwhile, Trent Alexander-Arnold hablas Español, Drogheda's owners bring in the suits and Michael Cheika takes a step closer to bouldering his impressive CV. Plus - Rory McIlroy stays quiet at the US Open, and the American media aren't impressed. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here. Listen on…. Spotify Apple Podcasts
Irish Independent
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Wasted friendlies & mixed messages - have Ireland actually made progress?
Gary points out some tactical issues that have him concerned ahead of September's World Cup qualifiers while it is set to be a vital summer for Evan Ferguson after another ineffective display. Before all that, Aidan Fitzmaurice checks in with Joe from Frankfurt airport on his journey home and gives his verdict on Ireland's struggles, Football on the Indo Sport podcast is brought to you by Sky Sports. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here. Listen on…. Spotify Apple Podcasts
