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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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Four people killed in separate road crashes since Friday 
The latest incident saw a man in his 30s die in a single vehicle crash in Lavally, Tuam, Co Galway at around 4.30am on Sunday

Sun, 02 Nov, 2025

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Man, 80s, dies after being struck by car in Galway
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Over 150 motorists arrested for drink and drug driving during bank holiday weekend
Over 150 motorists arrested for drink and drug driving during bank holiday weekend
Gardaí arrested over 150 motorists for intoxicated driving, with one fatal crash and thousands caught speeding over the weekend

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

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Councils told to lower speed limits to 30km/h in some built-up areas
Speed limit changes will be introduced by local bylaws rather than by changing default limits

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Drunk driver whose car turned on its roof on busy Cork road banned for two years
Drunk driver whose car turned on its roof on busy Cork road banned for two years
The defendant was fined €250 and disqualified from driving for two years

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

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Teenager admits high-speed car chase where he drove at 177km/h after tyre had blowout
The court was told the boy drove across four lanes of the M50 and then collided with a van with a 'side swipe' while doing 160 km/h

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

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Two injured, one seriously, after Clare crash involving car and horse
The man and woman who were in the car were treated at the scene before being rushed to University Hospital Limerick

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

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Motorcyclist in his 60s dies after single-vehicle crash in Galway
A man in his 60s has died after his motorcycle crashed on the N65 near Loughrea early Friday morning

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Commission warns drivers to watch out for deer as breeding season starts
Commission warns drivers to watch out for deer as breeding season starts
Drivers in Kerry are being warned to stay alert as red deer rutting season increases the risk of collisions

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

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Cyclist seriously injured in crash with car on Oakpark Road in Tralee
Cyclist in his 40s seriously injured in Kerry crash as Gardaí appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage from drivers

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

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Worried school bus drivers call for action over children's lack of care around leaving buses
School bus drivers say children are stepping into danger by crossing too soon and urge parents, teachers and authorities to act

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

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Lower speed limits will help Ireland reduce road deaths
Wales cut road casualties by 28% after reducing speed limits. Yet only one of the new lower speed limits introduced in Ireland's Road Traffic Act 2024 has been implemented

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Man, 47, dies in hospital after being struck by SUV in Co Monaghan three weeks ago
Man, 47, dies in hospital after being struck by SUV in Co Monaghan three weeks ago
The crash happened on Broad Road shortly before 1am on Saturday, September 6

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

We must stop victim blaming after road deaths
We must stop victim blaming after road deaths
The way in which these incidents are reported can make it seem that victims are the agents of their own demise, writes Ciaran Cannon

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

Drink driver in Cork was caught after garda saw legs dangling from back window of car
Drink driver in Cork was caught after garda saw legs dangling from back window of car
The accused was fined €350 and disqualified from driving for two years

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

St. Patrick’s Weekend Bank Holiday appeal from The RSA and An Garda Síochána
RSA campaign labels drink drivers as 'social outcasts' 
The presentation was prepared as part of the RSA’s ‘Blood On Your Hands’ campaign

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Appeal for witnesses after man dies in West Cork crash
Appeal for witnesses after man dies in West Cork crash
The single-vehicle crash occurred on Monday morning on the road between Leap and Drinagh in the Corran Middle area.

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Two-thirds back bid to reduce drink-drive limit
Cork driver who crashed into lamppost on busy street was five times over the limit
The defendant was convicted of driving while intoxicated and disqualified from driving for three years

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Woman dies, another seriously injured, in crash involving SUV and truck in Roscommon
Woman dies, another seriously injured, in crash involving SUV and truck in Roscommon
A woman has died and another is in a serious condition in hospital following a collision involving an SUV and a truck in Co Roscommon.

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Road fatality patterns demand urgent attention from us all 
Road fatality patterns demand urgent attention from us all 
Road Safety Authority chief says small consistent changes in how we all behave on the roads can, and do, save lives

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

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Cyclist, 80s, dies following hit-and-run incident in Co Meath
The crash happened Batterstown, Ballivor on Friday morning

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Parents of boy killed by van lose appeal against DPP's decision to bring no charges
Parents of boy killed by van lose appeal against DPP's decision to bring no charges
Dylan Coady-Coleman died in February 2024 after being struck by van near his home 

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

3/12/2013 Colm Keaveney Joins Fianna Fail
Former TD Colm Keaveney pleads guilty to driving under the influence of cocaine
Judge said Colm Keaveney has had 'a significant fall from grace' after his guilty plea

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Bus company in Cork can avoid defective vehicle conviction with €3k donation to charities
Bus company in Cork can avoid defective vehicle conviction with €3k donation to charities
The vehicle had a broken window on the rear left side as well as damage to various doors, compartments and panelling

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

920 vehicles broke speed limit during National Slow Down Day, say gardaí
920 vehicles broke speed limit during National Slow Down Day, say gardaí
The aim of the initiative, gardaí say, was to promote safer driving and reduce speed-related collisions nationwide

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Renewed appeal for witnesses as motorcyclist dies after Co Louth crash
Renewed appeal for witnesses as motorcyclist dies after Co Louth crash
Gardaí also said they are aware that footage of the incident is being circulated on online and they urged people not to share this material out of respect for the deceased and his family

Sun, 31 Aug, 2025

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

Coronavirus - Tue May 26, 2020
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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