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.

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. Ireland’s Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government oversees conservation areas. Sustainable Energy Ireland, 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• GeoHive
  
• Weather.com
  
• Dublin Tourism
  
• Heritage of Ireland
  
• Travel Ireland
  
• Ireland West
  
• Go Ireland
  
• Waterford Tourism

• Alternative Energy Ireland
• ESB Independent Energy
• Irish Bio-Energy Association
• Irish Wind Energy Association
• Pure Energy Systems
• Solar Energy Ireland
• WOW Energy

• Animal Concerns.Org
• Bird Watch Ireland
• ISPCA
• Irish Wildlife Trust
• Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
  
• Office of Protected Resources
  
• Irish Seal Sanctuary

• Action for Employment – Northern Ireland
• Authentic Ireland Travel
• Dublin Chamber of Commerce
• Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce & Industry
• Small Firms Association
• Chambers Ireland

• Department of Education
• 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.

• Coillte
• Conservation Volunteers Ireland
• Environment Research Institute
• Environmental Protection Agency
• Environmental Sciences Association of Ireland
• European Environment Agency
• Groundwork. Ie
• VOICE

• Alliance Française í Reykjavík
• American Women’s Club of Ireland
• International Women’s Club of Dublin
• Limerick International Women’s Organization

• Department of for Communications, Marine, & Natural Resources
  
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Department of Health and Children
• Department of Agriculture & Food
• Department of Transport
• Department of Education & Science
• Department of Defense

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.