Minutes for DCA meeting on Wednesday 5th February 2025

1/         Attendance:

  • Tony, Laim, Saoirse, and Ollan (also James and Noel form Drogheda Cycling Alliance).
  • Apologies: None.

2/         Minutes:

  • The minutes of the 6th November 2024 meeting were read and adopted.

                                    Proposed – Ollan.

                                    Seconded – Saoirse.

3/         Matters arising:

  • Ollan read a message about Dr Sean Owens and Tony said that he would update the website with our continuing best wishes.

4/         Correspondence:

  • There was no correspondence.        

5/         Finance:

  • The financial situation has not changed. Liam said he would ask a local County Councillor for a contribution which can be obtained officially.

6/         Website:

  • There was a slight problem with the website which Tony said has been resolved.

7/         Twitter Account:

  • Because of Sean’s situation there was no report.

8/         Great Eastern Greenway:       Newry to Carlingford:

  • Tony said that he is expecting the Greenway’s final section just north of the border to be completed soon.

9/         St Patrick’s Day

  • Cycling clubs may be participating in the St. Patrick’s Day parade however the DCA will not be officially joining the parade.

10/       Drogheda Issues

  • The charman thanked Noel and James for coming on behalf of Drogheda cyclists and for an outline of their plans for Drogheda.
  • There was a short discussion with the Drogheda representatives about collaboration on the issue of the greenway from Dundalk to Drogheda.
  • Tony invited both delegates to attend the next meeting of the DCA.

11/       A.O.B

  • The new reduced road speed restrictions were discussed and welcomed because they will improve the safety for cyclists.

12/       The next meeting will be:

Date:    Wednesday 21st May 2025.

            Place:   Liam’s home

Time:   20:00 to 21:30 hrs.

Liam Kierran

Chair DCA