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

In 1998, there were 458 deaths. This number had dropped to 172 in 2024, but 172 deaths is still far too many, writes Liz Dunphy. File Picture: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin

Another witness appeal was launched by gardaí on Thursday after a man in his 40s was killed in Croom, Co Limerick, at approximately 7.25am.

A woman in her 30s was also hospitalised in the commuter-time crash.