road safety

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Road safety watchdog concerned over high number of dangerously defective cars on Irish roads
Almost 133,000 vehicles submitted for an NCT last year were classified as 'fail dangerous', new figures show

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026

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Road deaths rise 8% in 2025 with Cork second-worst county for fatalities
Road deaths climbed to their highest level in almost a decade, with Cork among the worst-affected counties nationwide

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026

Irish Examiner view: Resolving to improve our outlook
Irish Examiner view: Resolving to improve our outlook
If we are to tackle the challenges which face us, we must do so with the right attitude and focus

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026

'Why wouldn't you challenge them? : Gardaí call out drink drivers to help save lives
'Why wouldn't you challenge them? : Gardaí call out drink drivers to help save lives
In the past week, the road traffic enforcement operation has seen gardaí carry out nearly 2,100 checkpoints

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

Jockey, Paul Kavanagh, 20, killed in car accident
Jockey, Paul Kavanagh, 20, killed in car accident
Trainer Enda Bolger described him as 'a credit to his parents'

Fri, 26 Dec, 2025

E-scooter driver who died in Waterford collision on Christmas Day named locally 
E-scooter driver who died in Waterford collision on Christmas Day named locally 
The father of two died following a collision in Waterford on Christmas Day

Fri, 26 Dec, 2025

Motorist caught speeding at 168km/h during National Slowdown Day
Motorist caught speeding at 168km/h during National Slowdown Day
Almost 150 vehicles have been found travelling above the speed limit on National Slowdown Day

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025

Woman, 80s, dies following five-vehicle crash on M1 in Co Meath 
Woman, 80s, dies following five-vehicle crash on M1 in Co Meath 
The collision occurred shortly after 11.10am on December 19

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

Garda police car at Pearse Street Garda Station in Dublin, Ireland
Senior gardaí 'very worried' at surge in arrests of people driving under the influence
In the last week, six more people have died on the roads. This brings total fatalities for 2025 to 184 so far

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

Driving car at motorway at high speed
'Fairly alarming' statistics prompt calls for more speed checks in North Cork
Gardaí are to be provided with data gathered by county council

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

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Man dies following road crash in Co Westmeath
Two cars were involved in the collision shortly before 2.15pm on the Royal Canal Way at Cushinstown, Killucan.

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Campaigners criticise Government's 'damaging U-turn' on road safety reform
Campaigners criticise Government's 'damaging U-turn' on road safety reform
Government announced this week that it would not be disbanding the RSA

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Three road deaths in separate collisions as man held in connection with Monaghan crash
Three road deaths in separate collisions as man held in connection with Monaghan crash
The three fatalities bring to 183 the number of people who have died on Irish roads so far in 2025

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

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Man, 20s, dies in single-vehicle crash in Tipperary
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses, saying they are particularly interested in potential sightings of a 2005-registered grey Toyota Yaris

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Woman, 60s, killed in road crash in East Cork
Woman, 60s, killed in road crash in East Cork
The second person in the car, a man, was taken to Cork University Hospital where he was being treated for serious injuries

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Woman, 70s, injured in Kerry crash dies as gardaí renew witness appeal 
Woman, 70s, injured in Kerry crash dies as gardaí renew witness appeal 
The woman, who was aged in her 70s was the sole occupant of the car

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Revealed: 27% more drug-driving offences in first nine months of 2025 than all of last year
Revealed: 27% more drug-driving offences in first nine months of 2025 than all of last year
New data reveals that 28,206 people have appeared in courts on drink- or drug-driving charges in five years

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

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Uber wants to disrupt Ireland's taxi regulation. Here's how and why it's being resisted
Uber's ‘platform economy’ mission is being met with resistance in Ireland and elsewhere. DARRAGH GOLDEN unravels the story behind the recent Dublin and Cork taxi protests

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Three people killed and several injured in two separate crashes in Tipperary 
Three people killed and several injured in two separate crashes in Tipperary 
A man, aged in his 30s, died in a collision on Sunday morning while two young men were killed in a collision on Saturday night 

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Man's body found near coastline in Clare
Two dead and several injured following Tipperary crash
Two women were taken to Tipperary University Hospital, and six other people were injured 

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Three deaths in 24 hours after pedestrian killed following collision involving bus and car
Three deaths in 24 hours after pedestrian killed following collision involving bus and car
The man is the third person to die on Irish roads since Thursday

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Woman, 70s, dies following single-car crash in Limerick
Woman, 70s, dies following single-car crash in Limerick
The incident happened on the Abington Road, Murroe

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Infant boy injured in Dundalk crash dies in hospital
Infant boy injured in Dundalk crash dies in hospital
The baby was a passenger in one of the two cars that crashed on the R132 at Dowdallshill in Dundalk

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

Infant critically injured after two-car collision in Louth
Infant critically injured after two-car collision in Louth
Gardaí are seeking witnesses after a two-car collision in Louth left an infant critically injured and three others in hospital

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

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Man in his 70s dies after being struck by car on N11 in Dublin
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a man in his 70s died in a collision on the N11

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

File Pics Garda Chief Superintendent denies claims of a shortage of garda
Gardaí arrest over 100 motorists for driving under the influence of drink or drugs last week
Between December 1-7, there were two deaths and 12 serious collisions, which resulted in a number of people receiving serious and life-threatening injuries

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Man riding electric scooter in the morning
Michael Moynihan: Ireland can’t decide whether to love or fear the e-scooter
As injuries rise and crime links grow, competing research and expert warnings are forcing Ireland to rethink its relationship with e-scooters

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

Elderly pedestrians at ‘daily risk’ as council plans Charleville safety crackdown
Elderly pedestrians at ‘daily risk’ as council plans Charleville safety crackdown
Charleville councillors push for urgent action after a decade of pedestrian deaths and injuries on the town’s main street

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Cork’s northern distributor road approved by NTA
Cork’s northern distributor road approved by NTA
It is expected that the preliminary design will be completed and proposals ready to submit by early 2028

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

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Parents urged to put safety at top of Santa's list this Christmas
Doctor offers advice about bikes, e-scooters, helmets, and phones for older children — and the risk of choking hazards in toys for toddlers 

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

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Gardaí appeal for witnesses after serious late-night crash in Kilkenny
Gardaí are seeking dash-cam footage and information after a late-night collision left two people injured near Mooncoin

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

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RSA warns of sharp drop in helmet use among cyclists and e-scooter riders
New RSA data shows major declines in helmet and high-visibility clothing use as authorities warn of higher winter road dangers

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

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Motorcyclist, 30s, dies in Wexford crash
The single-vehicle crash happened on the R738 at Growtown Upper in Barntown at approximately 6.20am

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Charleville traffic plan to be unveiled at meeting on Saturday
Charleville traffic plan to be unveiled at meeting on Saturday
Public consultation takes place from 10am to 5pm — and people who cannot attend in person can contribute online 

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Lorry driver killed in Meath collision will be laid to rest next week
Lorry driver killed in Meath collision will be laid to rest next week
A tribute posted on RIP.ie said Mr O'Reilly will be sadly missed by his mother Noeleen, his wife Nina, three children, as well as his extended family

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Lorry and bus drivers named locally after fatal Meath crash left two others critically injured
Lorry and bus drivers named locally after fatal Meath crash left two others critically injured
Wesley O’Reilly and Paul Conway died in the early-morning crash, which also seriously injured a woman and her daughter

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Two dead and several injured as Bus Éireann vehicle involved in crash in Co Meath
Two dead and several injured as Bus Éireann vehicle involved in crash in Co Meath
The drivers of a bus and a truck have been killed while a teenage girl and a woman in her 40s have been taken to hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Co Louth deaths
'Devastating': Hundreds take part in vigils for five young people who died in Co Louth crash
Hundreds gather in Ardee, Co Louth; Drumconrath, Co Meath; and Aughnamullen, Co Monaghan to remember five young people who lost their lives on Saturday

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Batteries from speed indicator signs stolen across Cork
Batteries from speed indicator signs stolen across Cork
Council meeting told 'it is no longer viable to keep replacing batteries"

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Gardaí seize car in Cork City after finding unaccompanied learner driver using phone
Gardaí seize car in Cork City after finding unaccompanied learner driver using phone
The car also had multiple safety defects

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Motorists asked Limerick garda superintendent to terminate penalty points, trial told
Motorists asked Limerick garda superintendent to terminate penalty points, trial told
The five accused, including a retired superintendent, have pleaded not guilty to a total of 39 offences of attempting to pervert the course of justice

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Garda Covid-19 Checkpoint - N7 Motorway, Dublin
Trial opens of Limerick gardaí accused of perverting the course of justice over road traffic offences
The court heard the fixed charge penalty notices related to a number of persons who were 'prominent in the sporting community'

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

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Woman, 80s, and man, 40s, dead following separate crashes in Tipperary 
A woman aged in her 80s died in Toomevara, Nenagh, while a man, aged in his 40s, was killed in Birdhill

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

Green light for speed limit reduction on busy West Cork road
Green light for speed limit reduction on busy West Cork road
Councillors welcome the decision by Transport Infrastructure Ireland to reduce the speed limit on the N71 national road at Ballylickey near Bantry

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

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