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Man, 40s, dies in crash involving two vans and crane in Co Offaly
Man, 40s, dies in crash involving two vans and crane in Co Offaly
Gardaí and the HSA are investigating after a man in his 40s died in a crash near Edenderry

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

Government accused of making a U-turn on plans to reduce urban speed limits 
Government accused of making a U-turn on plans to reduce urban speed limits 
Legislation passed last year contained provisions for sweeping changes to urban speed limits, but the Department has since confirmed these will not be enacted 'at this time'

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

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Almost 70 killed and more than 900 hurt on Northern Ireland’s roads last year
Almost 70 people were killed and a further 939 seriously hurt in crashes on Northern Ireland’s roads last year, figures have revealed.

Fri, 22 Aug, 2025

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Failure to match driver to licence enabled over 8,000 to escape penalty points
The majority of the 183,856 penalty point offences recorded in 2024 were for speeding or holding a mobile phone

Fri, 22 Aug, 2025

Tributes paid after young man killed in Glanmire crash named locally as Billy O’Grady
Tributes paid after young man killed in Glanmire crash named locally as Billy O’Grady
Billy O’Grady, a young GAA player and beloved community member, has died in a single-vehicle crash, prompting heartfelt tributes

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

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Man, 20s, dies following single-vehicle crash on M8 in Cork
The crash happened at approximately 6.50am on the M8 (J18) road southbound in Upper Riverstown, Glanire

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Garda officer injured in motorcycle collision with car in Dublin
Garda officer injured in motorcycle collision with car in Dublin
An on-duty garda was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a motorcycle collision in Dundrum

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Garda College graduation ceremony
Gareth O'Callaghan: Garda recruits start out full of ambition. What happens then?
When faced with a decision you know is the right one, but not the one your boss might opt for, then self-preservation kicks in, writes Gareth O'Callaghan

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

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Motorcyclist dies in crash with truck on N69 in Kerry
The crash happened on the N69 on the Listowel side of Tarbert village in Tieraclea at approximately 10am on Friday morning.

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

Irish Examiner view: Commissioner must restore faith in rule of law
Irish Examiner view: Commissioner must restore faith in rule of law
The fact that the section of An Garda Síochána charged with policing the roads has been condemned in such trenchant language by an independent review will not instil confidence in the safety of our road systems

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

New Average Speed Cameras on N2
Bigger isn't always better when it comes to using Irish roads
While more responsible attitudes, controls, and regulations evolved in Ireland, vehicles have become increasingly powerful and increasingly numerous on Irish roads

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

Some gardaí 'unproductive' and 'disinterested' in roads policing – report
Some gardaí 'unproductive' and 'disinterested' in roads policing – report
The Crowe Report said members who were “disinterested” in the job were able to “get away with such behaviour” to the “frustration” of their colleagues, supervisors and managers

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

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Pedestrian, 30s, in critical condition following crash in Cork
The crash, involving a car and a pedestrian, occurred on the R582 at Gurteenroe near Macroom shortly after 2am on Sunday

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

Gardaí investigate death of man discovered unresponsive in car in Tipperary
Gardaí investigate death of man discovered unresponsive in car in Tipperary
Gardaí and emergency services were called to an incident involving a single vehicle outside a premises on the Old Dublin Road in Nenagh

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025

Military accident
Man, 30s, dies in single-vehicle crash in Co Offaly
The collision happened at Ballina Cross in Annaharvey, Tullamore, shortly before midnight on Monday

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Witness appeal as teenage cyclist injured in Dublin collision dies 
Witness appeal as teenage cyclist injured in Dublin collision dies 
The 19-year-old male cyclist was injured after being struck by a car at the R113, Fonthill Road South, Clondalkin on July 27

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

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E-scooter driver, 30s, killed in Dublin crash 
Gardaí and emergency services personnel attended the scene of the collision, which happened on the Old Navan Road in Blanchardstown

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Car rushes along the highway at sunset , low angle side view
Cork County Council workers 'are regular targets of road rage' 
Senior official says council workers operating stop-go signs at roadworks are increasingly being abused by drivers who sometimes refuse to obey the stop signs

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

File Pics Garda Chief Superintendent denies claims of a shortage of garda
Traffic gardaí 'letting their colleagues down' if they aren't 'doing their jobs', says Tánaiste
Simon Harris also confirmed that he will meet with the mother of Pte Sean Rooney who was killed while on UN peacekeeping duty in Lebanon in 2022

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Three injured in two-vehicle crash in Killarney
Three injured in two-vehicle crash in Killarney
A passenger in one of the vehicles, a female in her 60s, was conveyed by air ambulance to Cork University Hospital (CUH) for treatment

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

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Young motorcyclist dies in late-night crash in Waterford
Gardaí appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage after fatal single-vehicle collision on R675 near Bunmahon

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Military accident
Man dies and one arrested after M50 crash in early hours of the morning
Gardaí appeal for witnesses and footage after a fatal collision near Junction 5 leaves one dead and one seriously injured

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

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Man, 30s, hospitalised with serious injuries following crash in Co Kilkenny
The crash occurred on the M9 southbound at Paulstown around 8.10pm on Wednesday

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

RSA report reveals 105 motorcyclist deaths in five years, with most crashes on rural roads
RSA report reveals 105 motorcyclist deaths in five years, with most crashes on rural roads
New data shows young men at highest risk, with most fatal crashes happening on weekends and during daylight hours

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

Blue lights on the roof of a Garda Siochana Irish police car
Gardaí seek three men as driver left shaken following road crash hoax
After getting out of the car, the driver discovered that it was not a person who had been hit but stuffed plastic bags that had been arranged to look like a body

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

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Teen injured in Galway crash dies in hospital
The collision happened on the Ballygaddy Road in Tuam at approximately 6.05pm last Sunday, July 13

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

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Young woman in critical condition after two-car crash in Tuam, Co Galway
Gardaí appeal for witnesses and dash cam footage following serious collision on Ballygaddy Road on Sunday evening

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Cork-Limerick motorway will have 'devastating consequences' for farmland, claims group
Cork-Limerick motorway will have 'devastating consequences' for farmland, claims group
Cork-Limerick Alliance Group say the proposed M20 will result in demolition of 20 homes and prove costly to the taxpayer

Sun, 13 Jul, 2025

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Motorcyclist, 50s, dies after Waterford crash
A man in his 60s arrested at the scene has been charged in connection with the crash. He is due to appear before a special sitting of Waterford District Court on Friday 

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

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Man, 70s, dies in single-vehicle Meath crash
The driver of the truck, a man aged in his 70s, was pronounced deceased at the scene

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Cork road melted amid soaring temperatures
Cork road melted amid soaring temperatures
Council workers spread grit and sand on the affected road but one local man still urged motorists to avoid the road

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Man arrested, woman hospitalised after serious crash in Wicklow
Man arrested, woman hospitalised after serious crash in Wicklow
The crash, involving a car, occurred at approximately 6.25pm on Wednesday in the Grange Beg area

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

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Motorcyclist in critical condition as man arrested in connection with Waterford crash
The collision happened at Monvoy in Tramore at approximately 7.40pm on Wednesday

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Motorcyclist, 20s, dies in crash in Laois
Motorcyclist, 20s, dies in crash in Laois
The crash happened on the N77 at the junction of the Portlaoise Road and Ballyroan Road in Abbeyleix at approximately 7:50pm on Tuesday

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Natalie McLaughin funeral
Deaths of mother and daughter in Donegal crash an ‘unspeakable tragedy’
Natalie and Ella McLaughlin were fatally injured in a collision between their car and a van on the R240 at Glentogher, Carndonagh, on the Inishowen peninsula last Wednesday

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

'It's just devastating': Mother and daughter killed in Donegal crash named locally 
'It's just devastating': Mother and daughter killed in Donegal crash named locally 
They have been named as Natalie McLaughlin, a nurse who was in her 20s, and her 6-year-old daughter, Ella

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

Donegal crash: Second fatality confirmed as mother of six-year-old girl dies
Donegal crash: Second fatality confirmed as mother of six-year-old girl dies
A mother has died following the Donegal road crash that killed her six-year-old daughter, as Carndonagh mourns

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

Military accident
Man in his 60s dies in workplace incident on Kilkenny road
Emergency services responded to the fatal accident on Kennyswell Road; the HSA has launched an investigation

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

Killarney to get new shuttle buses to ease traffic gridlock 
Killarney to get new shuttle buses to ease traffic gridlock 
Three buses will operate seven days a week from 6am to 11pm

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

Teenager taken to hospital with serious injuries after car and truck collide in Louth
Teenager taken to hospital with serious injuries after car and truck collide in Louth
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident on the N33 at Harristown on Tuesday night to come forward

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

Garda reduce speed campaign
Survey finds 43% of Irish drivers admit to speeding on national roads
A new survey shows nearly half of Irish drivers admit to speeding, with safety and impatience among top justifications

Tue, 24 Jun, 2025

'You have to smile': Lollipop person of the year enjoys the craic with all his little charges
'You have to smile': Lollipop person of the year enjoys the craic with all his little charges
Youghal lollipop man, retired firefighter Ger Gleeson, jokes that his win might be the start of a double with Cork's senior hurlers

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Relief road and crossings planned for Cork town where 10 pedestrians were killed in a decade
Relief road and crossings planned for Cork town where 10 pedestrians were killed in a decade
Work is progressing on making gridlocked Charleville safer for pedestrians

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Body of man found onMadison Road, Kilmainham
Motorcyclist, 40s, dies in single-vehicle crash in Mayo
The crash happened shortly after 7.40pm on Tuesday on the R331 at Friarsquarter East in Ballinrobe.

Wed, 18 Jun, 2025

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