Luke Kelly still top of the charts

FOlk legend luke kelly is the person who best represents irish heritage, a poll has found.

cargo bike users.

The new projects announced today are aimed at broadening the appeal of cargo bikes and enabling more people to try them out.

The Community Cargo bike in Crumlin will be available for short-term hire, allowing people to test out their usefulness for everyday trips such as doing the weekly shopping.

“We used the original pilot project to identify some of the barriers to cargo bike use,” says Jennifer McGrath, Senior Executive Engineer in DCC’s Micromobility unit.

“One of those barriers is cost, which is why we’re making these cargo bikes available to try for free to non-profit organisations and the general public.”

“We were delighted that so many businesses became permanent cargo bike users after the pilot project, which was a big factor in making the Cargo bikes for business scheme permanent.

“Thankfully we’ve had strong support from the national Transport Authority from the very start which has enabled us to broaden the scope of the project as we went along.”

The late Dubliners musician, who died in 1984, received 23% of a public vote with Christy Moore in second backed by 21% of respondents.

The survey, which was conducted ahead of national Heritage Week, also found stew (29%) was voted the most traditional meal ahead of bacon and cabbage (19%) and a full irish breakfast at (15%).

The study, which was released by the national lottery and the Heritage Council, also found folk music was the activity most associated with irish heritage followed by the GAA.

The poll was published to mark national Heritage Week which runs until August 20 which has more than 1,200 free events and projects happening around the country.

Heritage Council chief Virginia Teehan said: “We are excited to partner the national lottery in what will be a fruitful collaboration and one which will be beneficial and spread awareness of heritage in all its forms.

“We are proud to be a part of the national lottery’s Good Causes awards every year through our heritage award.

“i encourage everybody to have a look at what’s on in their area and to enjoy what your area has to offer.”