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Concern over speed outside local schools

The NTA is being urged to include both Trien and Lisacul in the Safe Routes to School Programme.

Feb 18, 2026 12:54

Gardaí warning motorists of icy conditions along Carrick-on-Shannon roads

An Garda Síochána is reminding people to dry safely and to take care as frost persists throughout the weekend.

Jan 10, 2026 11:38

Status yellow snow and ice warning in place across Shannonside region

Temperatures are set to fall as low as minus four degrees, with wintry showers, frost and icy patches expected.

Jan 3, 2026 13:23

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

Cold snap may bring frost, ice and snow to region this week

The worst of the icy conditions is expected across parts of north Connacht and Ulster, with snow likely on higher ground from tomorrow into Saturday.

Jan 1, 2026 11:40

Status Yellow rain warning in place across the Shannonside region

The alert covers all of Connacht, including counties Leitrim and Roscommon, with heavy rain bringing an increased risk of surface water and river flooding.

Dec 14, 2025 10:23

Over 4,000 homes without power across region following Storm Amy

Carrigallen is one of the worst-hit areas, with around 1,306 customers affected, along with 1,294 in Carrick-on-Shannon, 374 in Boyle, 373 in Mohill, and 258 in Arigna.

Oct 4, 2025 10:11

Speeding at schools now a major problem, says local councillor

Cllr Domnick Connolly was speaking after serious safety concerns were raised at a school near Ballinasloe this week.

Sep 18, 2025 13:04

Garda checkpoints in place for August Bank Holiday weekend

Gardaí say the majority of the 95 road deaths so far this year happened during weekends.

Aug 2, 2025 08:33

Over 14,800 motorists across region got penalty points so far this year

The top five penalty point offences include speeding, holding a mobile phone while driving, and driving without reasonable consideration.

Jul 17, 2025 17:35

Over 200 learner drivers caught driving unaccompanied this year locally

The figures are on track to exceed those for last year.

Jul 1, 2025 08:23

Traffic delays expected in Roscommon for Mayo vs Donegal clash

Roscommon Gardaí have set up a traffic plan ahead of this afternoon's Mayo vs Donegal game at King and Moffatt Dr Hyde Park which throws in at 4pm.

Jun 15, 2025 11:46

Motorists caught driving at high speeds in Co. Westmeath

It comes as An Garda Síochána conducts an extensive Roads Policing Operation over the St Brigid's Bank Holiday weekend, which will continue until 7am on Tuesday.

Feb 1, 2025 10:44

Two arrested following drug driving checkpoint Longford

Gardaí carried out a checkpoint at the Cartron Road N5 underpass.

Aug 21, 2024 12:46

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