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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

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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

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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

Five injured, one seriously, following two-car crash in Galway
Five injured, one seriously, following two-car crash in Galway
The collision happened on the Tubberjarlath Road (R332) in Tuam at approximately 1.40am on Monday morning

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

Drivers breaking red lights in Cork town prompts calls for road safety campaign
Drivers breaking red lights in Cork town prompts calls for road safety campaign
Road Safety Authority urged to deliver thought-provoking campaign to help save lives

Sun, 15 Jun, 2025

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Pedestrian hospitalised with serious injuries following collision in Co Cork
The crash occurred in Donemark near Bantry shortly after 3am on Saturday

Sat, 14 Jun, 2025

Retired fireman in the running to be named Ireland’s best lollipop person
Retired fireman in the running to be named Ireland’s best lollipop person
Ger Gleeson has been standing outside Bunscoil Mhuire in Youghal, Co Cork, every school day for the last eight years helping kids to cross the road safely

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

A road sign limiting the speed of 80 km per hour. A road sign against a cloudy sky.
Kerry man who towed trailer at 132km/h avoids dangerous driving conviction
The plumber was convicted of careless driving, fined €500, and given four months to pay the fine

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

Family of Clare boy killed by van challenge decision to bring no charges over death
Family of Clare boy killed by van challenge decision to bring no charges over death
Dylan Coady-Coleman, aged 10, died as a result of catastrophic head injuries.

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

Military accident
Teenage passenger dies in Kildare crash as gardaí appeal for witnesses
A male passenger in his late teens died after a single-vehicle collision in Newbridge, bringing 2025’s road death toll to 72

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

Cyclist, 60s, killed in road accident in Cork
Cyclist, 60s, killed in road accident in Cork
Gardaí are investigating the death of a cyclist in a road traffic collision in Co Cork.  The incident happened on the N25 at Carrigtwohill at around 5pm on Wednesday evening.

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

St. Patrick’s Weekend Bank Holiday appeal from The RSA and An Garda Síochána
Only 60 of 4,800 dangerous driving reports to online Traffic Watch system result in a fine
The online system, which allows members of the public to report dangerous driving, replaced the Traffic Watch phoneline which operated for 10 years

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

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Woman, 70s, dies following collision in Donegal
The crash occurred on the R245 at Bunlin Bridge in Milford at around 7:30pm this evening

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Man, 50s, dies following crash in Co Offaly
Man, 50s, dies following crash in Co Offaly
The pedestrian, a man aged in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Family of hit-and-run victim Shane O'Farrell meet with justice minister to demand inquiry into his death
Family of hit-and-run victim Shane O'Farrell to receive State apology over circumstances of his death
Driver who killed the 23-year-old cyclist was on conditional bail which had not been revoked despite breaking conditions

Tue, 27 May, 2025

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Woman, 80s, becomes fifth person killed on Irish roads since Saturday
There have now been 66 fatalities in 63 collisions on Irish roads so far this year

Mon, 26 May, 2025

'Nothing off the table' to improve safety after four women killed on Irish roads
'Nothing off the table' to improve safety after four women killed on Irish roads
Seán Canney, the super junior minister responsible for road transport, said he planned to meet with the Road Safety Authority in the coming weeks to discuss measures

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Bernadette Cranley death
Donegal woman, 82, killed in crash near Omagh
Bernadette (Bernie) Cranley was from Lifford in Co Donegal

Sun, 25 May, 2025

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Three women killed in separate collisions on Saturday
Three women — two pedestrians and a cyclist — have been killed following separate incidents on Irish roads this weekend 

Sun, 25 May, 2025

Irish Government formation
RSA to open new test centres and expand operating hours to reduce waiting times 
The RSA has come in for sustained criticism for the delays to driving tests

Thu, 22 May, 2025

Man Typing Text Message On Mobile Phone While Driving Car
Penalty points surge: more than half a million drivers flagged across Ireland
More than 500,000 Irish drivers have penalty points, with nearly 900 facing bans and mobile phone offences rising steadily since 2022

Wed, 21 May, 2025

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Man, 40s, dies following three-car collision in Co Galway
All three drivers were brought to University Hospital Galway, where the man subsequently died as a result of a medical condition

Mon, 19 May, 2025

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