News - road safety
Public urged to report traffic incidents to Gardaí to help identify blackspots
The council rely on Garda incidents reports in applying for road safety funds in many cases.
Jul 27, 2022 08:25
Dangerous driving fines set to double on Irish roads
61 new speed cameras will go active across the country today.
Jul 26, 2022 09:45
Education key to tackling dangerous driving- Leitrim Gardaí
Leitrim Roads Policing Unit believe education on the dangers and consequences is key.
May 23, 2022 13:16
Athlone woman to address European Commission on road safety
Maeve and her daughter Abbie were left with multiple fractures as well as mental and emotional scars following the collision with a car driven by a man suffering a psychotic episode.
May 19, 2022 13:34
Local Councillor calls on TII to reverse decision on N61 bypass
The matter was raised at a recent meeting of Roscommon County Council.
Mar 1, 2022 13:07
Calls for safety works on Ballaghadereen street
A local Councillor is urging the local authority to install speed bumps on the street.
Jan 28, 2022 17:52
Conviction rates for using mobile phones while driving at all time low
Just one in four people brought to court under the charge are being convicted.
Jan 5, 2022 08:52
TII under fire over refusal to meet local councillors on road safety issues
Councillors are planning to seek legal advice on the issue.
Dec 3, 2021 13:35
Drivers urged to watch speed as National Slow Down Day begins
To date in 2021, 113 people have been killed on Irish Roads.
Oct 21, 2021 07:31
Longford Gardaí arrest motorist traveling over 200kph
Following a tragic few weeks on Irish roads that have seen a number of road traffic fatalities, Gardaí are urging the public to drive safely.
Aug 24, 2021 11:00
Opening of improved N4 route 'bittersweet' day for road safety action group
The 15km stretch took just over two years to complete.
Aug 23, 2021 16:43
Dangerous north-west route to reopen today following major road works
The major project is one of the largest of its kind in the country.
Aug 23, 2021 08:18
Verge trimming on local roads needed in Roscommon - Cllr. John Naughten
The county councilor wants to see the road safety issue tackled in the coming months.
Jul 17, 2021 12:19
Planning permission for Roscommon communications tower has been appealed
The 36 metre high communications tower was planned for Ballymurray in Roscommon.
Jul 9, 2021 11:17Shannonside Newsletter
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