Five people, including a seven-year-old-boy, have been killed in two separate crashes in Co Cork and Co Mayo.

Latest: Two tourists from the US have been killed in a car crash in north Cork.

A 50-acre tract of land is being sold for development at Cork’s Blarney Business Park, six miles from Cork city centre, on the N20 Mallow-Limerick road. It’s priced at €2.75m, or circa €55,000 an acre.

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

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Improving the existing N20 Cork to Limerick road should be an “immediate priority” for government as part of a wider effort to improve transport links across the island of Ireland.

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

The couple who became the latest to die on one of the country’s most notorious roads have been remembered as active members of their community.

A husband and wife were killed in a head-on collision in Cork yesterday evening.

Seven people have been treated in hospital following a fatal collision on the N20 Cork to Limerick Road yesterday.

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

The Government has announced that €10m is to be spent on national road schemes around the country.

A 27-year-old man who deliberately drove a van, while drunk, at a motorcycle garda has been jailed for twelve years for various offences.

A motorcyclist competing in a road race near Athlone died yesterday evening after his vehicle hit a ditch.

Gardaí are preparing to send a file to the DPP after questioning 10 Travellers who took over a main road for a sulky race.

Icy conditions and snow showers have left roads across the country treacherous this morning.

A man has died following a crash in Co. Cork.

Emergency services are at the scene of a road accident in Co Cork.

THE National Roads Authority (NRA) has called for the country’s road maintenance budget to be more than doubled to ensure real action to tackle litter on tourist thoroughfares.

IRELAND’S key tourist entry points are covered in blankets of rubbish which make for “an appalling sight” that is seriously damaging the already frail economy.

A SCOTTISH truck driver in his 40s was arrested yesterday after a fatal road traffic accident.

Transport Minister Noel Dempsey has announced the upgrading of several stretches of roads to motorway status.

Motorists are being urged to drive with care this morning with icy conditions being reported around the country.

GARDAÍ are hunting a gang that forced a driver from the road and then stole his car.

A LOCAL authority has been accused by An Bord Pleanála of putting major road developments at risk.

THE first warning shots were fired last April but the real battle begins today.

THE preferred route for part of the most expensive highway ever planned for Cork will be unveiled this morning.