News - dangerous driving
Fianna Fáil TD apologises after court conviction for dangerous driving
Taoiseach and party leader Micheál Martin says the Kerry TD has rightly received his punishment in the courts.
Jan 17, 2026 07:39
Gardaí step up enforcement as Christmas period ends
The operation aims to curb speed related collisions and curb drink and drug driving and will continue until Monday.
Jan 3, 2026 11:45
Road safety operation carried out in Ballinlough
The checkpoint followed community reports of speeding through the village.
Nov 3, 2025 15:33
GoSafe vans could be used to detect dangerous driver behaviour
Sinn Féin's spokesperson on Transport Martin Kenny has called on the Justice Minister to explain why this isn't already the case.
May 16, 2024 12:45
Local Gardaí urge motorists to drive with care this Christmas
Gardaí will be increasing their presence on the roads over the Christmas period.
Dec 21, 2021 13:21
Longford man loses appeal against length of jail term for dangerous driving
Stephen Roche suffered serious injuries in the incident in September 2017
Jul 1, 2021 13:12
Motorist pleads guilty to dangerous driving charge resulting in death of Longford man
Craig McDermott was fatally injured while he walked with another man along the N4 at Deerpark, Newtownforbes in June 2018.
Jun 1, 2021 17:47
Motorist facing court date following stop by Longford Gardaí over dangerous unsecured load
Gardai in Longford town stopped a motorist yesterday for driving with a dangerously unsecured load. Longford Roads Policing Unit stopped a vehicle with wooden pallets
Feb 4, 2021 11:15Shannonside Newsletter
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