News - M6
One hospitalised following Westmeath crash
Gardaí are at the scene of the collision.
Jan 22, 2026 11:46
Fears homes being devalued in south Roscommon due to traffic noise
Independent Emer Kelly says it is also affecting people's quality of life.
Jul 30, 2024 18:07
6-year-old girl seriously injured in M6 crash
It happened at around 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon on the M6 Eastbound between Tyrellspass and Rochfortbridge.
Feb 9, 2024 08:37
Quarter of local M6 incidents occurred in wet conditions
The majority of incidents happened during the day, with just 18 logged as having occurred at night time in an unlit area.
Jan 2, 2024 11:45
Over 120 incidents logged on the M6/N6 between Athlone and Ballinasloe
15 incidents on the stretch between Athlone and Ballinasloe were categorised as high priority involving accidents, vehicles on fire, or obstructions.
Oct 27, 2023 13:02
Two motorists caught speeding on M6 during National Slow Down Day
Two motorists were caught speeding on the M6 Glen Athlone in Westmeath, one travelling at 131km/h and another at 144km/h in a 120km/h zone.
Sep 4, 2023 13:38
Man dies in Galway road traffic collision
The collision led to the road being closed and diversions being put in place
Jul 26, 2023 14:32
Two people hospitlised following M6 Crash near Ballinasloe
Investigations are ongoing.
May 7, 2023 09:22
M6 Westbound closed between Athlone-Monksland and Shannonbridge
This is to facilitate the recovery of a truck that crashed overnight.
Jan 28, 2023 12:53
M6 motorway partially closed near Ballinasloe today
A crash last month caused damage to the road surface which requires repair.
Aug 8, 2022 07:45
Child believed to be among four fatalities in Ballinasloe road crash
Members of the same family are understood to have died in one vehicle.
Aug 20, 2021 13:21
M6 remains closed following fatal road crash
Four people, including three in one car-died in the crash.
Aug 20, 2021 10:56
Four people killed in crash on M6 near Ballinasloe
The multi-vehicle crash occurred around 8pm last night
Aug 20, 2021 07:13
Woman to appear in court after vehicle stopped travelling the wrong way on M6
Dead animals, bags of rubbish, bales of straw and hay are among the most common reports made to the traffic control centre
Aug 5, 2021 07:30Shannonside Newsletter
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