Two German motorcyclists were injured yesterday, one seriously, after they collided with a rental car in Co Clare.

County Clare’s position on Ireland’s rugged west coast has proved a boon over the years — but it’s not without its pitfalls, writes Noel Baker.

BALLYVAGHAN, THE BURREN, CO CLARE

Only three of the country’s worst accident blackspots have been upgraded — a year after plans to fix the 60 deadliest road bends were trumpeted.

Gardaí in Co. Galway are appealing for information about a fatal collision that killed two people yesterday evening.

AN elderly couple has died following a collision between their motorcycle and a car in Co Galway.

A motorcyclist and his pillion passenger were killed today when their bike and a car were in collision.

Five people have been killed on Irish roads this bank holiday weekend.

A 19-year-old woman has been killed in a crash in Co Clare, in a two-car collision.

The chairman of the Road Safety Authority renewed his appeal for drivers to take care on the roads today – one of the busiest motoring days of the year.