News - road safety
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
Almost 400 new speed camera safety zones to come into effect from today
They will operate in speed enforcement zones, areas that have a history of speed-related collisions, in an effort to take a 'proactive approach' in reducing road fatalities.
Jan 1, 2026 08:33
Gardaí say road safety will continue to be a priority after Christmas appeal ends
Roads policing units across the region have been carrying out extra checkpoints this festive season.
Dec 27, 2025 09:52
Road safety operation carried out in Ballinlough
The checkpoint followed community reports of speeding through the village.
Nov 3, 2025 15:33
Serious road safety concerns raised near south Roscommon school
Parents at Newtown National School say the lack of parking spaces is putting children at risk from speeding motorists.
Sep 16, 2025 15:30
Motorists urged to slow down at dangerous Roscommon junction
Ballinaboy Cross on the N63 between Kilteevan and Derrane has been the scene of a number of serious crashes in recent years.
Aug 5, 2025 13:15
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
Local councillor raises safety concerns due to Roscommon road closure
It's due to the Tulsk to Boyle road being closed until late August because of the upgrade of the N5.
Jun 17, 2025 12:58
Respect urged on roads ahead of June bank holiday weekend
Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority are driving home a June bank holiday weekend road safety message today.
May 31, 2025 08:07
Parents warn students in Cloontuskert are being put at risk by speeding motorists
The Gardaí stopped a truck travelling close to double the speed limit outside the school this week.
Mar 27, 2025 13:40
Roscommon Councillor seeks traffic calming measures for local village
The council says it will look at existing traffic calming measures and seek to refresh road markings.
Mar 20, 2025 14:12
Gardaí arrest motorist driving double the speed limit past local school
The driver of the vehicle was stopped and a subsequent roadside drugs test showed a positive result for cocaine and cannabis.
Dec 20, 2024 11:59
Powerful Longford Road safety initiative receives national RSA award
According to LCSP Chair Seamus Boyle, the Children's court is a powerful way for the message to get across.
Dec 4, 2024 18:13
Almost 120 drivers seriously injured on region's roads in last five years
According to the Road Safety Authority, there were 47 in both Roscommon and Longford, and 24 in Leitrim.
Oct 11, 2024 08:29Shannonside Newsletter
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