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Irish Cycling Safaris have been organising bike tours the length and breadth of Ireland and Europe since 1989.

We know a cycling holiday can mean many different things to many different people. From taking on some of the most challenging climbs in Europe to the most gentle family friendly cycles and everything in between, we offer something for everyone.   

We are a team of cycling enthusiasts with a genuine passion for what we do and with a wealth of experience behind us, we are perfectly placed to create the ideal tour for you. 

If you know what you are looking for, then you can use our quick tour finder to filter the tours. 

However, if you’d like to learn more about the different tours we offer and the locations we visit, then please read further down this page. or contact the team at [email protected] and we’ll be delighted to help.

You can choose your tour based on the tour type

Group tours.

Generally the tours are a week long and cover approximately 45 - 60km per day. The tours are all escorted by a guide who has local knowledge and the language!

Of course all tours include accommodation and the possibility of bike rental, however the format is slightly different in each country. In Ireland, Spain and Portugal, the guide follows in a back up van and gently shepherds everyone along each day, on hand in case of any problems.

Everyone has their own route details and can cycle at their own pace each day. In France, the guide cycles with you while your luggage is transferred locally. In Italy, the Czech Republic and Lithuania, the groups have a guide in a van as well as one of the bike with you. On our bike & boat trips, your luggage stays put in your cabin each day while you cycle with a guide and the rest of the group.

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Self Guided Tours

One of the main advantages is that you can decide your own start date.

In Ireland you can start any day of the week, however there are some limitations on the days you can start on some of our other European destinations.

Generally the tours are week long and cover approximately 45 - 60km per day, but there is great flexibility on these tours to adapt them to specific requirements. We organise your accommodation, bike hire and your luggage transfers each day. You are given route details and a map to assist you following the tour and all tours include an emergency phone number you can call if you need help.

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Sportive Tours

Sportive tours can be organised in a group or self-guided format. These tours are not races but they do require training and preparation to complete.

The challenge can come from the terrain in the form of hills or from the distance (80km+) or from the combination of both of these. You can push yourself as hard as you want or take your time.

The thrill comes from the combination of a fantastic sense of achievement and the journey through wonderful scenery.

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Bike and Boat Tours

Generally the tours are week-long and cover approximately 45 - 60km per day. T

he main advantage is without doubt, that your room travels with you!

Every day you visit a new location but you never need to pack up your bag.

In Croatia travelling by boat gives you a unique opportunity to visit various islands otherwise difficult to get to. The types of boats vary and are reflective of the area you are in.

In Holland you are of course, in a comfortable barge.

In Austria, a cruise ship takes you along the Danube including a pool on the sun deck!

For the islands of Croatia and Greece you are in sailing boats designed for open waters.

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Bespoke Tours

Fancy chartering one of our boats for your own tour? Would you like to take on one of our Sportive challenges for a group of friends, charity or cycling club?

We have extensive experience setting up and running numerous customised tours. This is a great option if you would like us to tailor make something to your needs. The world is your oyster!

We can increase distance, upgrade your accommodation, add or take away days, the possibilities are endless. We know that a cycling tour can be different things to different people and we enjoy the challenge of creating the perfect tour for all our customers. Please contact our office with your request and we will be happy to talk to you

Family Tours

It’s never too early to get younger legs in the great outdoors.

On these tours the mileage is lower, there are more possibilities for rest days and there are also plenty of suggestions for other things to do en route to keep everyone happy and engaged!

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Walking Tours

We have been running private group and self-guided walking tours for many years.

They are run in a very similar way to our cycling tours, without the bike and with lower mileage! We offer a number of self-guided tours in Ireland and in a number of other European locations.

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Luxury Tours

We organise many luxury tours for private individuals and groups.

Some are ready to go and listed in our luxury section but we are able to upgrade many hotels on most tours so if you are interested just send us an email and we can advise you of the possibilities.

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Minister Eamon Ryan

Minister for the Environment, Climate, Communications and Transport

Green politics was always based on consensus. Our politics is working with the opposition as well as governments. We don't want to get into derogatory wars online, or one-upmanship, old-school politics. The politics we need today is the politics of collaboration.

We need to look at real solutions to the problems that we face and work constructively to bring about the change we need. Our motto is “think globally, act locally” inspired by a belief that looking after nature goes hand in hand with looking after each other.

It has to start with a long-term vision for our city. I stand for a Dublin that is designed around people and the environment.

I stand for a Dublin where good education and skilled work are available for those that seek it, where people can afford to rent or buy a house, where access to an efficient and reliable public transport system is guaranteed and where cycling and walking are also a viable and healthy option for people getting in and out of the city centre.

The next ten years are critical if we are to address the climate and biodiversity crisis which threatens our safe future on this planet. We believe that Ireland can rise to this challenge, and that in doing so we will be able to improve the health, welfare, and the security of all our people.

We are committed to an average 7% per annum reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions from 2021 to 2030 (a 51% reduction over the decade) and to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. The 2050 target will be set in law by the Climate Action Bill, alongside a newly established Climate Action Council. The Bill will define how five-year carbon budgets will be set. Every sector will contribute to meeting this target by implementing policy changes.

We are committed to a fundamental change in the nature of transport in Ireland. Necessary improvements in climate impact, quality of life, air quality and physical and mental health demand that every effort is made by the Government to make active travel and public transport better and more accessible.

Cycling and electric cycling have enormous potential to facilitate a high proportion of daily trips, if we provide an environment which protects and prioritises this mode of transport. We will promote cycling and pedestrian safety and enable this through improved design, increased separation and better signage and marking."

I was born in Dublin and raised in Dundrum and Dartry. I studied commerce in UCD before taking a job managing a marketing course in the university’s School of Business. I went on to found a cycling tourism company, Irish Cycling Safaris, in the late 1980s and in 1996 won the Ernst & Young Tourism Enterprise Award. The business still trades successfully as Cycling Safaris. I was the founding chairperson of the Dublin Cycling Campaign and began my political career as a Dublin City Councillor for the Rathgar – Rathmines ward. I then went on to serve both as a TD for Dublin Bay South and as a Government Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. In recent years, I worked for a European climate organisation  and chaired the digital policy group in the Institute of International and European Affairs .

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Eamon Ryan was elected to represent Dublin Bay South in the 2016 General Election.

He was born in Dublin and raised in Dundrum and Dartry. He studied commerce in UCD before taking  a job managing a marketing course in the university’s School of Business. He went on to found a cycling tourism company, Irish Cycling Safaris, in the late 1980's and in 1996 won the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. The business still trades successfully as Cycling Safaris.

He was the founding chairperson of the Dublin Cycling Campaign and began his political career as a Dublin City Councillor for the Rathgar – Rathmines ward. He then went on to serve both as a TD for Dublin South and as a Government Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources.

In recent years, Eamon has worked for a European climate organisation ( www.e3g.org ) and chaired the digital policy group in the Institute of International and European Affairs ( www.iiea.com ). He is currently leader of the Green Party/Comhaontas Glas ( www.greenparty.ie ) and is married to writer Victoria White, they have four children.

Eamon Ryan vows to allocate fifth of transport budget to cycling and walking

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has vowed to allocate 20 per cent of the transport budget to cycling and walking infrastructure if elected. 

Arriving up to an interview in evoke.ie with his helmet in hand, the father-of-four appears to practice the eco-friendly ethos that is at the core of his party's policies.

An avid cyclist, Eamon ran both Irish Cycling Safaris and Belfield Bike Shop before his career in politics, during which he became the founding chairman of the Dublin Cycling Campaign.

The politician outlined his plan to make the roads 'safer' and less 'chaotic' for Irish road users ahead of the General Election on February 8th. 

Asked what his plans were for the cyclists of Ireland he said: 'Changing the whole world... Why not be ambitious. Dublin, Cork, Waterford and Limerick should be like Copenhagen and Amsterdam.'

'We're in a flat city here. It's drier than Copenhagen or Amsterdam. The distances aren't that far. I can get from here to any point on the M50 in less than 40 minutes but it's not safe. I think if we made it safe, the numbers would just take off.'

'Even cities that are famous for the car, they're pulling up highways and putting up metros. Paris has completely changed in terms of how they do transport so let's go like Paris,' he explained.

Discussing plans to improve treacherous conditions for both cyclists and pedestrians he said: 'It has to happen. It's part of this whole climate story, transport is one of our biggest areas of emissions and it's about giving space and creating a safe space and a consistent safe space so it's all the way along.'

As well as the quays in Dublin, Eamon wants functioning cycle routes along the canals, the Tolka, the Dodder, and between 'Sandycove to Sutton' which he believes will be 'spectacular'.

'They're kind of leisure routes and if you then have the Bus Connects going in on the arterial roads, you have a network and you can get anywhere relatively safely and I think that means we have to spend about 10% of the transport budget on cycling, 10% on walking, we often forget about walking but it's equally important,' he said of his intentions to finance the improvements.

'Unless you resource it, unless you prioritise it, it won't happen and I think that 's one of the questions of this election.'

'People have a choice of seeing if we want to keep going putting all of our money into motorways or do we want to start providing, walking, cycling and public transport solutions which is what we stand for.'

'Anytime we've done it like if you look at that route along the Grand Canal, you see the number of cyclists there. That increased 50% immediately as soon as it was made safer and I think in Dublin, the Bus Connects project is a chance to do that.'

Discussing the initially controversial Bus Connects project Eamon said: 'I think they got it wrong at first.'

'It was all about four lanes everywhere, taking all of the trees out and people rightly said, "No, we want to live in a community not a corridor".'

He believe the revised plans are 'better' and continued: 'I think one of the real benefits is that it's going to make cycling safer and it will take three or four years to do it but I think it's going to change Dublin and I think we need to do the same in Cork, Galway, Waterford and Limerick as well, and in every town.'

Stating that the project would be 'politically difficult' to implement, Eamon elaborated: 'It's not going to be easy to introduce but I think we don't have a choice because the current system is grid locking, it just doesn't work for anyone, particularly people driving, and that has to change.'

Discussing what else needs to be done to bring about a societal shift to cycling where possible, Eamon offered a 'huge programme of training kids in school'.

'There's such an advantage if we can get kids cycling for their health for their freedom, independence, knowledge of the city and everyone benefitting from parents not having to drive kids everywhere.'

'We need education to make that happen, we need training and we need safe roads and that's the big project as I see that we have to do.'

Asked if he would be able to make unpopular decisions like getting rid of profitable car parking spaces in city centres to make way for cycle lanes he said: 'Yeah and I think we should start with ourselves in the public service, we have a lot of car parking spaces in the city centre.'

'So if we're going to be talking about making a change we should lead by front. Some people have to [drive into the city centre] for a variety of reasons, it's not a punitive thing. We're trying to get a system that works.'

He's had his fair share of negative experiences cycling around Dublin recounting: 'I got a few scares, I've been knocked off twice in the last three years.'

'I was knocked off on raglan Road three years ago and it was a miracle I didn't get injured and partly for that and maybe I'm getting older and wiser.

As for whether that experience would make him favour introducing laws to make helmet wearing a legal requirement he answered: The experience internationally is that if you make it mandatory it actually doesn't tend to work.'

'You actually tend to lose a lot of cyclists. That's what happened in Australia when they introduced it so I don't think it should be mandatory.'

As for the Twitter spats that erupt between different road users, Eamon believes safer conditions will improve the road using experience for everyone saying: 'I think we're currently operating a chaotic road system where everyone is breaking the law in all sorts of ways.

'As cyclists, we have to improve our behaviour and how we respect other road users, particularly pedestrians.'

'Most cars are speeding in most 30km/ph and 50km/ph zones and most cyclists are and I'm half terrified of cyclists coming up behind me really fast.'

'A lot of people are jaywalking, there are all sorts of ways it's chaotic. As you change the system, as you make it safer, I think behaviour will improve.

The leader of The Green Party, Eamon Ryan was welcomed to  by DMG Media Ireland’s CEO Paul Henderson commented on Eamon Ryan's visit to the publisher's Dublin HQ: 'As the general election gathers momentum, DMG Media Ireland welcomes Mr Ryan, leader of The Green Party for an exclusive interview.'

'Following on from Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin’s interview last week , this is the second of what will be a number of exclusive interviews with all party leaders before polling day, eager to get their policies across to our readers.'

'The interviews are conducted by John Lee, DMG Group political editor, in our dedicated Dublin studio and feature on all 3 DMG digital platforms, evoke.ie, Extra.ie and RollerCoaster.ie as well as in our national newspapers The Irish Daily Mail and The Irish Mail on Sunday.'

'Collectively our print and digital reach over 3 million Irish adults per month. Candidates from all parties who take time out of their busy schedules to engage with this mass audience will help voters make up their minds on Election Day by addressing the concerns of young Irish families across the country.'

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Eamon Ryan was elected to represent Dublin Bay South in the 2016 General Election. He was born in Dublin and raised in Dundrum and Dartry. He studied commerce in UCD before taking  a job managing a marketing course in the university’s School of Business. He went on to found a cycling tourism company, Irish Cycling Safaris, in the late 1980's and in 1996 won the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. The business still trades successfully as Cycling Safaris. He was the founding chairperson of the Dublin Cycling Campaign and began his political career as a Dublin City Councillor for the Rathgar – Rathmines ward. He then went on to serve both as a TD for Dublin South and as a Government Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. In recent years, Eamon has worked for a European climate organisation ( www.e3g.org ) and chaired the digital policy group in the Institute of International and European Affairs ( www.iiea.com ). He is currently leader of the Green Party/Comhaontas Glas ( www.greenparty.ie ).  

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He was the founding chairperson of the Dublin Cycling Campaign and began his political career as a Dublin City Councillor for the Rathgar – Rathmines ward. He then went on to serve both as a TD for Dublin South and as a Government Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. In recent years, Eamon has worked for a European climate organisation (www.e3g.org) and chaired the digital policy group in the Institute of International and European Affairs (www.iiea.com). He is currently leader of the Green Party/Comhaontas Glas (www.greenparty.ie) and is married to writer Victoria White, they have four children.

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Enthusiasm for achieving the common goal that the organisation aims to reach along with a sense of humour, which is an invaluable asset in trying to take on any difficult task.

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I would ask them to do whatever it might take to insure I might not need to return, not to be afraid to take risks or big decisions over the year.

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Eamon Ryan was elected to represent Dublin Bay South in the 2016 General Election. He currently sits on the Communications, Climate Action and the Environment and the Budgetary Oversight Committe.

He was born in Dublin and raised in Dundrum and Dartry. He studied commerce in UCD before taking a job managing a marketing course in the university’s School of Business. He went on to found a cycling tourism company, Irish Cycling Safaris, in the late 1980’s and in 1996 won the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. The business still trades successfully as Cycling Safaris.

He was the founding chairperson of the Dublin Cycling Campaign and began his political career as a Dublin City Councillor for the Rathgar – Rathmines ward. He then went on to serve both as a TD for Dublin South and as a Government Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources.

In recent years, Eamon has worked for a European climate organisation (www.e3g.org) and chaired the digital policy group in the Institute of International and European Affairs (www.iiea.com). He is currently leader of the Green Party/Comhaontas Glas (www.greenparty.ie) and is married to writer Victoria White, they have four children.

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Eamon Ryan TD is Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications and Minister for Transport. He was appointed to this role in June 2020.

Eamon Ryan was elected to represent Dublin Bay South in the 2020 general election.

He was born in Dublin and raised in Dundrum and Dartry.

He studied commerce in UCD before taking a job managing a marketing course in the university's School of Business. He went on to found a cycling tourism company, Irish Cycling Safaris, in the late 1980s and in 1996 won the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.

He was the founding chairperson of the Dublin Cycling Campaign and began his political career as a Dublin City Councillor for the Rathgar-Rathmines ward. He then went on to serve both as a TD for Dublin South and as a Government Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources.

In recent years he has worked for a European climate organisation and chaired the digital policy group in the Institute of International and European Affairs.

He is currently leader of the Green Party/Comhaontas Glas.

You can contact Mr Ryan at Minister.Ryan[AT]decc.gov.ie ​

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Minister for environment, climate and communications.

Eamon Ryan TD is the Minister for Climate Action, Communication Networks and Transport. He was appointed to this role in June 2020. Eamon Ryan was elected to represent Dublin Bay South in the 2020 general election. He was born in Dublin and raised in Dundrum and Dartry. He studied commerce in UCD before taking a job managing a marketing course in the university's School of Business. He went on to found a cycling tourism company, Irish Cycling Safaris, in the late 1980s and in 1996 won the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. He was the founding chairperson of the Dublin Cycling Campaign and began his political career as a Dublin City Councillor for the Rathgar-Rathmines ward. He then went on to serve both as a TD for Dublin South and as a Government Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. In recent years he has worked for a European climate organisation and chaired the digital policy group in the Institute of International and European Affairs. He is currently leader of the Green Party/Comhaontas Glas.

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Eamon Ryan TD is the Minister for Climate Action, Communication Networks and Transport. He was appointed to this role in June 2020. Eamon Ryan was elected to represent Dublin Bay South in the 2020 general election. He was born in Dublin and raised in Dundrum and Dartry. He studied commerce in UCD before taking a job managing a marketing course in the university's School of Business. He went on to found a cycling tourism company, Irish Cycling Safaris, in the late 1980s and in 1996 won the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. He was the founding chairperson of the Dublin Cycling Campaign and began his political career as a Dublin City Councillor for the Rathgar-Rathmines ward. He then went on to serve both as a TD for Dublin South and as a Government Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. In recent years he has worked for a European climate organisation and chaired the digital policy group in the Institute of International and European Affairs. He is currently leader of the Green Party/Comhaontas Glas.

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Paddy Hayes is Chief Executive of ESB, a leading Irish energy company operating throughout Ireland and the UK. ESB aims to create a brighter, low-carbon, future for the customers and communities it serves, investing in technologies, infrastructure and services to support the clean energy transition. Before his appointment as Chief Executive in 2021, Paddy headed up two of ESB’s main operating divisions as Executive Director of ESB’s Generation and Trading business and then as Managing Director of ESB Networks. He was formerly a board member of the association of European Distribution System Operators (E.DSO) and co-chair of the European Distribution-Transmission Cooperation Platform. Paddy is a Chartered Engineer with degrees in engineering from UCD and an MBA from the University of Warwick. Before moving to the energy sector in 1999, to lead the Synergen joint venture between ESB and Statoil, he worked with British Steel in the UK.

Joanne Moran heads Jacobs Energy & Power Generation team in Europe, delivering projects and solutions for onshore and offshore wind, hydrogen, solar, battery storage and geothermal. She has over 20 years’ experience in the infrastructure sector, with a large proportion of this focussed on developing renewable energy projects. She previously led the Jacobs Infrastructure Growth & Sales team in Ireland.

John Reilly is Head of Renewable Energy at Bord na Móna. He is a member of Bord na Móna’s Senior Leadership team with specific responsibility for the operation and continued development of Bord na Móna’s expanding portfolio in the Irish electricity market. His team is currently leading a €1.6 billion investment programme which will see the company add at least 1GW of new renewable assets to its fleet by 2030. John has over 20 years’ experience in the energy sector and was previously part of the senior management team at Edenderry Power, prior to its acquisition by Bord na Móna. He has worked for a number of major international utility players in the sector, such as the German utility E.ON and Fortum, a Finnish utility company. John, who is currently on the Board of the Electricity Association of Ireland, also sits on a number of policy committees across the energy sector and holds a PhD in Chemistry from UCD.

Richard Murphy is a Partner and Head of Energy (Ireland) at Pinsent Masons LLP. His energy expertise and experience includes advising clients on a range of regulatory, advisory and transactional matters. Richard is rated as a leading individual for energy work in both Chambers UK and the Legal 500. Richard sits on the Northern Ireland Renewables Industry Group Committee (NIRIG) and is a regular speaker at energy industry events and conferences.

Andrew Hickey is Commercial Manager at Hitachi Energy Ireland providing sustainable energy solutions that facilitate reliable and efficient system integration of the future digital electric grid. Andrew has 20 years of industry experience, including five years of delivering electrical systems and grid interconnection across multiple sectors. Currently focused on the energy transition to support the development of innovative grid and power quality solutions to help form the future networks.

Caroline Kuzemko is Reader in International Political Economy at the University of Warwick. Her work explores the various roles of politics, and policy, in enabling, constraining, and shaping sustainable transformations at international, national, and local scales. Her publications include books on The Global Energy Challenge: Environment, Development and Security, and The Energy Security-Climate Nexus: Institutional Change in the UK and Beyond. She previously worked at UBS in Latin American equities.

Úna Nic Giolla Choille is a former Principal Officer in the Department for the Environment, Climate and Communications, heading the Electricity Regulation Division. She previously worked in the Department of Finance, in the Offices of the Houses of the Oireachtas and of the Revenue Commissioners and also with the Policy Institute in Trinity College. Having a primary degree in economics and geography, she also holds a master’s degree in Public Sector Analysis, both from TCD.

Philip Hannon is Policy Director at Liquid Gas Ireland (LGI), the representative body for the LPG and BioLPG sector in Ireland. He leads the Association’s policy advocacy and communication efforts at national and local level, which includes reinforcing the role that lower carbon and renewable gaseous fuels play in Ireland’s decarbonisation journey, particularly for rural consumers and businesses.

He has over 25 years’ experience in corporate communications and public affairs. He was a Ministerial Special Advisor in five separate Government Departments, across two administrations. For almost a decade, he was Communications and Public Affairs Manager at the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association, the representative body for the international research based pharmaceutical industry in Ireland.

Dr Paul Deane is a research fellow at UCC’s Environmental Research Institute and a fellow at the Payne Institute, Colorado School of Mines. He is a scientific advisor to a number of international research projects on clean energy futures. His research focuses on scientific methods to understand future energy systems.

Barry Quinlan is the Assistant Secretary leading on Built Environment; Retrofit and Heat. Barry joined the Department in December 2021, as part of the re-organisation of energy functions in the Department, from the Department from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, where he had led the Housing and Local Government Divisions. Prior to that Barry worked in the Revenue Commissioners and the Department of Justice. Working with key delivery partners and stakeholders, and within EU and global frameworks, key priority areas include: the National Retrofit Programme; and Renewable Heat Policy.

Klair Neenan is Managing Director of SSE Airtricity, supplier of green energy, natural gas and energy related services to over 700,000 homes and businesses, with responsibility for leading the retail operation of SSE plc on the island of Ireland. Klair is an economics graduate with over 20 years’ experience of leading teams across customer service, corporate services and IT. Over the last 10 years, she has held various roles within SSE including two years as the company’s Head of IT Ireland. Prior to this, Klair led a number of large transformational programmes and was responsible for leading significant change across the organisation. She is also the recipient of a Women in IT Excellence award.

Catherine Sheridan is Head of Strategy with Green Rebel. Earlier in her career, Catherine worked with public utilities in engineering and commercial roles, and more recently in communications, stakeholder engagement and energy policy. Catherine was awarded a Bachelors degree from University of Galway in 1998, Masters of Science from UCC in 2001, and titles of Chartered Engineer and Fellow of Engineers Ireland in 2009 an 2018. Her focus is on systems thinking, energy system integration and the role for Irish Supply Chain in achieving Net Zero by 2050.

Kevin O’Sullivan is the Environment and Science Editor and lead journalist reporting on climate change with The Irish Times. He served as Editor of the paper from 2011 to 2017. He joined The Irish Times in 1997 as Environmental and Food Science Correspondent. In his current role, he has a particular interest in climate solutions (especially nature-based actions); sustainability (including the pursuit of the UN SDGs), renewable energy and restoring biodiversity.

Matthew Baldwin was appointed as Deputy Director-General in DG ENER, the energy department of the European Commission, on 1 June 2022. There he is responsible for the Energy Platform Task Force which aims to end the EU’s dependence on Russian gas as soon as possible.

He has served in the European Commission for over 20 years. He was previously Deputy Director General in DG MOVE for 6 years, where he ran the Commission’s Horizon Europe Mission for 100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030, and also served as the EU coordinator for road safety and sustainable urban mobility. He was previously Director for Aviation in DG MOVE, and Director for Market Access in DG Trade.

He served in the Cabinet of President Barroso from 2007-9 as Advisor on energy, climate change, trade and development. He was Deputy Chef de Cabinet to Commissioner Lamy from 1999-2004, and Chef de Cabinet to Commissioner Hill from 2014-16.

His principal professional interests are in energy, transport, trade negotiation, and climate change.

He is of Italian and British nationality and has two grown up sons. He is passionate about cities and their potential to lead on climate change, and he is a keen but increasingly slow cyclist.

Brendan is the Head of Commercial at Bord Na Móna Renewable Energy and is responsible for developing commercial strategies and full commercialisation of Bord Na Móna’s 2GW+ development pipeline. He is also leading the diversification strategy for the company specifically in the areas of Offshore Wind, Energy Parks, Renewable Gas, Power to X, and Flextech. Brendan has over 12 years’ experience in the Utility and Energy sector. Prior to joining Bord Na Móna, Brendan held several senior management positions with Smart Wires, an Energy Technology company, based out of the Bay Area in California. At Smart Wires, Brendan was responsible for development of the EMEA business and subsequently led the company’s business expansion into the Canadian market. Brendan also previously held senior engineering roles at EirGrid, the Irish TSO, most notably leading the design of Grid Connections for over 2GW of wind generators to the Irish system. Brendan has an Electrical Engineering background having received his Bachelors and Masters degree in Electrical Engineering from University College Dublin.

Michael is a chartered chemical engineer with extensive management, operations, business development, project delivery and commercial experience. He has over 17 years’ experience in the Energy Industry working for several multi-national corporations. Michael began his career in the Oil & Gas industry, in the production of conventional and renewable transport fuels. Michael has joined the Simply Blue Team to manage our Green Hydrogen and Sustainable Fuels portfolio, where he will develop environmentally friendly fuel production facilities of the future. His team are currently busy working on technical and commercial feasibility studies for new project concepts. His projects will focus on Power-to-X, Green H2 and biofuels. Michael and his team will continue to develop and nurture relationships with our strategic partners and stakeholders.

Darren O’Rourke TD was elected to the 33rd Dáil in February 2020. From 2014 to 2020, Darren served as a Councillor on Meath County Council for the Ashbourne Local Electoral Area. Darren previously worked as a Political Advisor to Sinn Féin MEP, Matt Carthy, as Policy Advisor in Leinster House and as a Laboratory Scientist in Drogheda and in Dublin. He holds a BSc in Biomedical Science, Masters degrees in Molecular Pathology and in Leadership & Management and is currently completing a PhD in Health Service Reform on a part-time basis.

William Walsh is Chief Executive Officer in SEAI, having previously held the position of both Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer. William joined SEAI in 2013. Prior to joining SEAI he worked for IFI where he held a number of roles including Assistant Chief Executive Officer and Director. Before this he held senior management positions in the private sector. William is a Chartered Accountant, holds a Bachelor of Business Studies from Dublin City University and a Graduate Diploma in Strategy, Innovation and Change from UCD.

Muireann Lynch is a Senior Research Officer in the Economic Analysis division of the Economic and Social Research Institute. Muireann holds a degree in Mathematics and Economics from Trinity College Dublin and a PhD from the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering in UCD. She has published numerous research articles in diverse areas of energy economics and has co-authored submissions to various public consultations and Government Departments. Muireann is Research Area Coordinator for Energy in the ESRI, a funded investigator with the MaREI SFI Research Centre, affiliate with the Electric Power Innovation for a Carbon-free Society (EPICS) Center and is Deputy Director of the SFI-funded NexSys Partnership. Muireann’s research interests include electricity market regulation, power system economics and renewable generation integration and her research methodologies include stochastic mathematical programming, optimisation and game theory. Her research is funded by the ESRI’s Energy Policy Research Centre, Science Foundation Ireland, the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, the European Commission, the Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute, the Gas Innovation Fund and Irish energy industry participants.

Simon Ludlam is an experienced energy professional, currently CEO at MaresConnect, a 750MW interconnector project linking GB and Ireland. He has originated and led several interconnector projects in northwest Europe, including the €500m Greenlink interconnector and the €600m ElecLink project. Simon is the founder of Etchea Energy, a developer of energy projects supporting the green transition. He previously worked in investment banking and private equity.

Ronan is a Partner in the Energy & Finance team at Pinsent Masons with over 15 years of experience advising clients on a variety of energy and cleantech projects. His experience spans a range of geographies and technologies, including onshore and offshore wind, thermal, solar, storage, anaerobic digestion, hydrogen and waste to energy. He regularly acts for sponsors, developers, funders and other stakeholders on project development, acquisitions, disposals and project financings. As co-head of the Energy Networks and Regulation team at Pinsent Masons, Ronan and his colleagues are advising clients at the cutting edge of where energy projects and transactions meet policy and regulatory change.

Kerrie Sheehan is Head of Research and Technology in Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and has over 17 years’ experience in managing funded research. Kerrie oversees the SEAI offshore/ocean team, which supports offshore renewable energy national test sites, provides research funding, delivers evidence basis to inform on evolving policy, and undertakes national and international stakeholder coordination and representation.

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MINES GLOBAL ENERGY FUTURE INITIATIVE PRESENTS IRELAND’S CLIMATE CHANGE STRATEGY

Topic: Ireland’s Climate Change Strategy

Speaker: eamon ryan t.d, minister for the environment, climate and communications and minister for transport, ireland, hosted by:  mines global energy future initiative  and the payne institute for public policy, time: wednesday, april 7, 2021 – 9:00am – 10:00am  mt, zoom webinar – no registration necessary –  follow this link, please feel free to download and share this  webinar flyer  , event video.

Please join the Mines Global Energy Future Initiative and the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome Eamon Ryan T.D, Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications and Minister for Transport, Ireland, presenting a webinar titled Ireland’s Climate Change Strategy on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 from 9:00am – 10:00am (MT).

Eamon Ryan TD is the Minister for Climate Action, Communication Networks and Transport. He was appointed to this role in June 2020.

Eamon Ryan was elected to represent Dublin Bay South in the 2020 general election.

He was born in Dublin and raised in Dundrum and Dartry.

He studied commerce in UCD before taking a job managing a marketing course in the university’s School of Business. He went on to found a cycling tourism company, Irish Cycling Safaris, in the late 1980s and in 1996 won the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.

He was the founding chairperson of the Dublin Cycling Campaign and began his political career as a Dublin City Councillor for the Rathgar-Rathmines ward. He then went on to serve both as a TD for Dublin South and as a Government Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources.

In recent years he has worked for a European climate organisation and chaired the digital policy group in the Institute of International and European Affairs.

He is currently leader of the Green Party/Comhaontas Glas.

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Ireland is pivoting from onshore wind to scaling up offshore projects at pace, Minister for Environment and Climate Eamon Ryan has told the WindEurope annual conference in Bilbao, Spain.

Addressing leading business figures in the renewable wind energy sector, Mr Ryan said “Ireland is primed to become a key player in the future of renewable energy in Europe”.

“More offshore wind capacity entered the planning system last year than ever before and we have a robust, and growing, pipeline of projects in place,” he added – the 2024 conference was attended by more than 12,000 delegates.

“We have already set out a clear pathway to achieving our 2030 offshore wind targets and our new future framework for offshore renewable energy, set to be published next month, identifies key actions Ireland will take to deliver 20 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind by 2040 and at least 37GW by 2050,” said Mr Ryan, who also has responsibility for energy in the Government.

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He added: “Ireland is already a wind energy success story. We get 35 per cent of our electricity from onshore wind farms, which is more than anywhere else in Europe. We’re world leaders in integrating renewables on to our electricity grid, which often sees 75 per cent of total electricity demand come from wind farms.”

For over 20 years the country had built a thriving national onshore wind industry, he said, “but now we are looking to our seas. Ireland has one of the best offshore wind resources in the world and we are moving towards the delivery of offshore wind energy at a rapid pace.”

“We have invested a lot of time and resources in building the necessary legislative and regulatory base to develop a sustainable industry that delivers for Ireland ... as we move closer to Ireland’s future as a global leader in renewable wind energy,” the Minister said.

Mr Ryan said key sectors would create huge demand for this energy source. This included transport, where sustainable aviation fuels were needed. With most leading tech companies having their headquarters in Ireland, data centres is “an unquenchable demand” – as it is for all countries, he said. “It’s another sector where that digital revolution has to go hand-in-hand with the clean energy revolution, because if it doesn’t have clean power, it is not sustainable, it doesn’t have a social licence to operation”.

With Ireland being an agricultural economy, it did not make sense that fertilisers were being imported from Russia, when chemistry could be used to provide hydrogen from offshore wind and combined with carbon generated by carbon capture and storage technology to generate ammonia – and in turn fertilisers.

There was an Irish pavilion at the conference for the first time, where Wind Energy Ireland hosted a dedicated “Ireland markets session” focusing on latest developments on regulation, auctions, policy developments and business opportunities for companies interested in the Irish market. It was led by Matt Collins, assistant secretary for renewable electricity, hydrogen and grid at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications.

Members of the Government’s cross-departmental offshore wind delivery taskforce also provided an update for industry on Ireland’s recently-published offshore wind industrial strategy, and outlined the main elements in the offshore renewable energy policy statement to be published in April.

Officials from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland provided an update on Ireland’s offshore renewable energy technology roadmap, while EirGrid’s chief infrastructure officer Michael McMahon led a panel discussion on grid access for wind farm developments.

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The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

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Elektrostal is a vibrant city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia. With a rich history, stunning architecture, and a thriving community, Elektrostal is a city that has much to offer. Whether you are a history buff, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about different cultures, Elektrostal is sure to captivate you.

This article will provide you with 40 fascinating facts about Elektrostal, giving you a better understanding of why this city is worth exploring. From its origins as an industrial hub to its modern-day charm, we will delve into the various aspects that make Elektrostal a unique and must-visit destination.

So, join us as we uncover the hidden treasures of Elektrostal and discover what makes this city a true gem in the heart of Russia.

Key Takeaways:

• Elektrostal, known as the “Motor City of Russia,” is a vibrant and growing city with a rich industrial history, offering diverse cultural experiences and a strong commitment to environmental sustainability.
• With its convenient location near Moscow, Elektrostal provides a picturesque landscape, vibrant nightlife, and a range of recreational activities, making it an ideal destination for residents and visitors alike.

Known as the “Motor City of Russia.”

Elektrostal, a city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia, earned the nickname “Motor City” due to its significant involvement in the automotive industry.

Home to the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Elektrostal is renowned for its metallurgical plant, which has been producing high-quality steel and alloys since its establishment in 1916.

Boasts a rich industrial heritage.

Elektrostal has a long history of industrial development, contributing to the growth and progress of the region.

Founded in 1916.

The city of Elektrostal was founded in 1916 as a result of the construction of the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Located approximately 50 kilometers east of Moscow.

Elektrostal is situated in close proximity to the Russian capital, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors.

Known for its vibrant cultural scene.

Elektrostal is home to several cultural institutions, including museums, theaters, and art galleries that showcase the city’s rich artistic heritage.

A popular destination for nature lovers.

Surrounded by picturesque landscapes and forests, Elektrostal offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and birdwatching.

Hosts the annual Elektrostal City Day celebrations.

Every year, Elektrostal organizes festive events and activities to celebrate its founding, bringing together residents and visitors in a spirit of unity and joy.

Has a population of approximately 160,000 people.

Elektrostal is home to a diverse and vibrant community of around 160,000 residents, contributing to its dynamic atmosphere.

Boasts excellent education facilities.

The city is known for its well-established educational institutions, providing quality education to students of all ages.

A center for scientific research and innovation.

Elektrostal serves as an important hub for scientific research, particularly in the fields of metallurgy, materials science, and engineering.

Surrounded by picturesque lakes.

The city is blessed with numerous beautiful lakes, offering scenic views and recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.

Well-connected transportation system.

Elektrostal benefits from an efficient transportation network, including highways, railways, and public transportation options, ensuring convenient travel within and beyond the city.

Famous for its traditional Russian cuisine.

Food enthusiasts can indulge in authentic Russian dishes at numerous restaurants and cafes scattered throughout Elektrostal.

Home to notable architectural landmarks.

Elektrostal boasts impressive architecture, including the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord and the Elektrostal Palace of Culture.

Offers a wide range of recreational facilities.

Residents and visitors can enjoy various recreational activities, such as sports complexes, swimming pools, and fitness centers, enhancing the overall quality of life.

Provides a high standard of healthcare.

Elektrostal is equipped with modern medical facilities, ensuring residents have access to quality healthcare services.

Home to the Elektrostal History Museum.

The Elektrostal History Museum showcases the city’s fascinating past through exhibitions and displays.

A hub for sports enthusiasts.

Elektrostal is passionate about sports, with numerous stadiums, arenas, and sports clubs offering opportunities for athletes and spectators.

Celebrates diverse cultural festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal hosts a variety of cultural festivals, celebrating different ethnicities, traditions, and art forms.

Electric power played a significant role in its early development.

Elektrostal owes its name and initial growth to the establishment of electric power stations and the utilization of electricity in the industrial sector.

Boasts a thriving economy.

The city’s strong industrial base, coupled with its strategic location near Moscow, has contributed to Elektrostal’s prosperous economic status.

Houses the Elektrostal Drama Theater.

The Elektrostal Drama Theater is a cultural centerpiece, attracting theater enthusiasts from far and wide.

Popular destination for winter sports.

Elektrostal’s proximity to ski resorts and winter sport facilities makes it a favorite destination for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities.

Promotes environmental sustainability.

Elektrostal prioritizes environmental protection and sustainability, implementing initiatives to reduce pollution and preserve natural resources.

Home to renowned educational institutions.

Elektrostal is known for its prestigious schools and universities, offering a wide range of academic programs to students.

Committed to cultural preservation.

The city values its cultural heritage and takes active steps to preserve and promote traditional customs, crafts, and arts.

Hosts an annual International Film Festival.

The Elektrostal International Film Festival attracts filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts from around the world, showcasing a diverse range of films.

Encourages entrepreneurship and innovation.

Elektrostal supports aspiring entrepreneurs and fosters a culture of innovation, providing opportunities for startups and business development.

Offers a range of housing options.

Elektrostal provides diverse housing options, including apartments, houses, and residential complexes, catering to different lifestyles and budgets.

Home to notable sports teams.

Elektrostal is proud of its sports legacy, with several successful sports teams competing at regional and national levels.

Boasts a vibrant nightlife scene.

Residents and visitors can enjoy a lively nightlife in Elektrostal, with numerous bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.

Promotes cultural exchange and international relations.

Elektrostal actively engages in international partnerships, cultural exchanges, and diplomatic collaborations to foster global connections.

Surrounded by beautiful nature reserves.

Nearby nature reserves, such as the Barybino Forest and Luchinskoye Lake, offer opportunities for nature enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the region’s biodiversity.

Commemorates historical events.

The city pays tribute to significant historical events through memorials, monuments, and exhibitions, ensuring the preservation of collective memory.

Promotes sports and youth development.

Elektrostal invests in sports infrastructure and programs to encourage youth participation, health, and physical fitness.

Hosts annual cultural and artistic festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal celebrates its cultural diversity through festivals dedicated to music, dance, art, and theater.

Provides a picturesque landscape for photography enthusiasts.

The city’s scenic beauty, architectural landmarks, and natural surroundings make it a paradise for photographers.

Connects to Moscow via a direct train line.

The convenient train connection between Elektrostal and Moscow makes commuting between the two cities effortless.

A city with a bright future.

Elektrostal continues to grow and develop, aiming to become a model city in terms of infrastructure, sustainability, and quality of life for its residents.

In conclusion, Elektrostal is a fascinating city with a rich history and a vibrant present. From its origins as a center of steel production to its modern-day status as a hub for education and industry, Elektrostal has plenty to offer both residents and visitors. With its beautiful parks, cultural attractions, and proximity to Moscow, there is no shortage of things to see and do in this dynamic city. Whether you’re interested in exploring its historical landmarks, enjoying outdoor activities, or immersing yourself in the local culture, Elektrostal has something for everyone. So, next time you find yourself in the Moscow region, don’t miss the opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Elektrostal.

Q: What is the population of Elektrostal?

A: As of the latest data, the population of Elektrostal is approximately XXXX.

Q: How far is Elektrostal from Moscow?

A: Elektrostal is located approximately XX kilometers away from Moscow.

Q: Are there any famous landmarks in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to several notable landmarks, including XXXX and XXXX.

Q: What industries are prominent in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal is known for its steel production industry and is also a center for engineering and manufacturing.

Q: Are there any universities or educational institutions in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to XXXX University and several other educational institutions.

Q: What are some popular outdoor activities in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal offers several outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking in its beautiful parks.

Q: Is Elektrostal well-connected in terms of transportation?

A: Yes, Elektrostal has good transportation links, including trains and buses, making it easily accessible from nearby cities.

Q: Are there any annual events or festivals in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, including XXXX and XXXX.

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However, up to now, the main carriers of catalytic additives have been mineral sorbents: silica gels, alumogels. This is obviously due to the fact that they consist of pure homogeneous components SiO2 and Al2O3, respectively. It is generally known that impurities, especially the ash elements, are catalytic poisons that reduce the effectiveness of the catalyst. Therefore, carbon sorbents with 5-15% by weight of ash elements in their composition are not used in the above mentioned technologies. However, in such an important field as a gas-mask technique, carbon sorbents (active carbons) are carriers of catalytic additives, providing effective protection of a person against any types of potent poisonous substances (PPS). In ESPE “JSC "Neorganika" there has been developed the technology of unique ashless spherical carbon carrier-catalysts by the method of liquid forming of furfural copolymers with subsequent gas-vapor activation, brand PAC. Active carbons PAC have 100% qualitative characteristics of the three main properties of carbon sorbents: strength - 100%, the proportion of sorbing pores in the pore space – 100%, purity - 100% (ash content is close to zero). A particularly outstanding feature of active PAC carbons is their uniquely high mechanical compressive strength of 740 ± 40 MPa, which is 3-7 times larger than that of  such materials as granite, quartzite, electric coal, and is comparable to the value for cast iron - 400-1000 MPa. This allows the PAC to operate under severe conditions in moving and fluidized beds.  Obviously, it is time to actively develop catalysts based on PAC sorbents for oil refining, petrochemicals, gas processing and various technologies of organic synthesis.

Victor M. Mukhin was born in 1946 in the town of Orsk, Russia. In 1970 he graduated the Technological Institute in Leningrad. Victor M. Mukhin was directed to work to the scientific-industrial organization "Neorganika" (Elektrostal, Moscow region) where he is working during 47 years, at present as the head of the laboratory of carbon sorbents.     Victor M. Mukhin defended a Ph. D. thesis and a doctoral thesis at the Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia (in 1979 and 1997 accordingly). Professor of Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia. Scientific interests: production, investigation and application of active carbons, technological and ecological carbon-adsorptive processes, environmental protection, production of ecologically clean food.   

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