Table of Contents:
Introduction
Potential Bicycle City"," Ireland Locations
Alternative Energy Groups & Companies In Ireland
Animal & Wildlife Organizations Ireland
Business Organizations & Resources Ireland
Education Organizations & Resources Ireland
Ireland Environmental Organizations
Ireland International Groups
Ireland National Government
Conclusion

Lakes", rivers, mountains, coastal highlands, a temperate climate without extreme temperatures and low population density all make a delightful location for a prospective Bicycle City, Ireland, development.  With more than 80 percent of land in agricultural use, either crops or pasture, Ireland offers idyllic landscapes and picturesque views.  Ireland boasts five national parks and many forest reserves, wildlife sanctuaries and other protected places," according to GORP http://gorp.away.com. 

The country has renewed interest in alternative energy", sustainable growth and environmental responsibility that could help establish prospective Bicycle City, Ireland, development as a role model community. The Irish government has recently placed emphasis on sustainable and spatially balanced development, according to the Department of Arts," Sports and Tourism http://www.arts-sport-tourism.gov.ie.  Ireland’s Department of the Environment"," Heritage and Local Government http://www.npws.ie oversees conservation areas. Sustainable Energy Ireland http://www.sei.ie", which promotes and assists the development of sustainable energy in Ireland," has an extensive website on alternative energy. These projects would all be great assets to the success of a Bicycle City in Ireland.

 

Bicycle City, Ireland, could best be located approximately 100 miles from the following green cities.

Dublin, Ireland
            Population: 505,739
           
Average Annual Rainfall: 29.5 in.

Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 46°F; Feb 46°F; Mar 49°F; Apr 53°F; May 58°F; Jun 63°F; Jul 66°F; Aug 66°F; Sep 62°F; Oct 57°F; Nov 50°F; Dec 47°F.

Water: Irish Sea, Dublin Harbour, River Liffey

Adjacent Public Land: Phoenix Park

Zip Codes: 1-18, 6W,20,22, 24

Other Highlights: National Botanic Gardens, St. Stephen’s Green

Cork, Ireland
            Population: 119,143
           
Average Annual Rainfall: 39.0 in.

Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 46°F; Feb 46°F; Mar 49°F; Apr 53°F; May 57°F; Jun 62°F; Jul 65°F; Aug 65°F; Sep 61°F; Oct 56°F; Nov 50°F; Dec 47°F.

Water: Cork Harbour, Bantry Bay

Adjacent Public Land: Doneraile Wildlife Park

Other Highlights: Fota Arboretum and Gardens, Garinish Island

Galway, Ireland
            Population: 71,983
           
Average Annual Rainfall: 98 in.
 
Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 45°F; Feb 46°F; Mar 49°F; Apr 54°F; May 58°F; Jun 63°F; Jul 65°F; Aug 65°F; Sep 61°F; Oct 56°F; Nov 49°F; Dec 46°F.

Water: Galway Bay, Lough Corrib, Rivers Suck and Shannon

Adjacent Public Land: Connemara National Park

Other Highlights: Coole Park (nature reserve), Dartfield Horse Museum, Aran Islands

Limerick, Ireland
            Population: 52,560
           
Average Annual Rainfall: 29.5 in.

Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 51°F; Feb 51°F; Mar 54°F; Apr 58°F; May 64°F; Jun 68°F; Jul 73°F; Aug 73°F; Sep 66°F; Oct 51°F; Nov 54°F; Dec 42°F.

Water: River Shannon, Lough Gur

Adjacent Public Land: Curraghchase Forest Park

Other Highlights: Curraghchase Forest Park, Annesgrove Gardens

Waterford, Ireland
            Population: 45,775
           
Average Annual Rainfall: 53.0 in.

Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 46°F; Feb 46°F; Mar 50°F; Apr 54°F; May 59°F; Jun 65°F; Jul 68°F; Aug 67°F; Sep 63°F; Oct 57°F; Nov 50°F; Dec 47°F.

Water: Celtic Sea, Waterford Harbour

Adjacent Public Land: Comeragh Mountains, Copper Coast GeoPark

Highlights: T-Bay Surf and Wildlife Center," numerous gardens

 

Bicycle City Potential Location Sources:

GeoHive        http://www.geohive.com/
Weather.com                        http://www.weather.com
Dublin Tourism        http://www.visitdublin.com
Heritage of Ireland   http://www.heritageireland.ie
Travel Ireland            http://www.travelireland.org
Ireland West  http://www.irelandwest.ie
Go Ireland     http://limerick.goireland.com/
Waterford Tourism   http://www.waterfordtourism.org

 

Your Bicycle City Ireland Trail to More Information

Alternative Energy Ireland http://www.aei.ie/index.html

ESB Independent Energy  http://www.esbie.ie/

Irish Bio-Energy Association         http://www.irbea.org/

Irish Wind Energy Association      http://www.iwea.com/

Pure Energy Systems         http://www.pureenergysystems.com/

Solar Energy Ireland           http://www.solarenergyireland.com/

WOW Energy                        http://www.wowenergy.ie/

 

Animal Concerns.Org         http://www.animalconcerns.org

Bird Watch Ireland   http://www.birdwatchireland.ie

ISPCA                        http://www.ispca.ie

Irish Wildlife Trust    http://www.iwt.ie/

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
http://www.rspb.org.uk/northernireland/index.asp

Office of Protected Resources
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/mammals/cetaceans/rightwhale_northern.htm

Irish Seal Sanctuary                        http://www.irishsealsanctuary.ie/

 

Action for Employment – Northern Ireland         http://www.a4e.co.uk

Authentic Ireland Travel     http://www.authenticireland.com

Dublin Chamber of Commerce    http://www.dubchamber.ie/

Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce & Industry http://www.northernirelandchamber.com/

Small Firms Association    http://www.sfa.ie/

Chambers Ireland    http://www.chambers.ie/index.php?id=1

 

Department of Education   http://www.deni.gov.uk/index/85-about-the-dept.htm

Dublin City University; National University of Ireland; Queens University of Belfast; University College Dunlin; University of Ulster. Click here for a complete list of colleges/universities. http://bubl.ac.uk/link/u/universitiesandcollege
sinireland.htm

 

Coillte             http://www.coillte.ie/environment/

Conservation Volunteers Ireland http://www.cvi.ie/cvi/web/Global%20navig/Home/index.html

Environment Research Institute   http://www.ucc.ie/en/ERI/

Environmental Protection Agency                       http://www.epa.ie/

Environmental Sciences Association of Ireland                        http://www.esaiweb.org/

European Environment Agency   http://www.eea.europa.eu/

Groundwork. Ie         http://www.groundwork.ie/home.htm

VOICE            http://www.voiceireland.org/

 

Alliance Française í Reykjavík      http://www.alliance-francaise.ie/

American Women’s Club of Ireland         http://www.awcd.net/Welcome.html

International Women’s Club of Dublin    http://www.iwcd.ie/

Limerick International Women’s Organization   http://www.limerickiwo.com/

 

Department of for Communications", Marine," & Natural Resources
http://www.dcmnr.gov.ie/

Ministry of Foreign Affairs        http://www.esteri.it/eng/3_22_40_211.asp

Department of Health and Children         http://www.dohc.ie/

Department of Agriculture & Food                      http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/

Department of Transport           http://www.transport.ie/

Department of Education & Science  http://www.education.ie/home/home.jsp?pcategory=27173&ecategory=27173&language=EN

Department of Defense        http://www.defence.ie/website.nsf/home+page?openpage

 

A predominantly rural nature and heritage of create ideal sites for prospective Bicycle City", Ireland, development.  Climate and geography are amenable to outdoor activities and the Irish government is actively pursuing conservation efforts and alternative energy strategies to preserve Ireland’s environment.