News - speed
Longford motorist caught speeding on National Slow Down Day
Gardaí are reminding drivers to slow down especially in current awful driving conditions.
Feb 18, 2026 17:32
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
Motorist clocked at close to triple the speed limit in North Longford
That stretch of the road is a 60k zone, with the driver almost triple the prescribed limit.
Apr 22, 2025 13:43
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
Number of drivers caught speeding locally during National Slow Down Day
One driver was detected driving at 93kph in a 80kph zone on the R327 near Cloonfad.
Dec 23, 2023 13:13
National Slow Down Day underway nationwide
There'll be a more visible garda presence on roads across the country as they remind drivers of the dangers of speeding.
Sep 4, 2023 07:53
Traffic concerns in Castlerea raised at Roscommon MD meeting
The speed of traffic passing through Castlerea is a cause of concern for many local people
Jan 20, 2023 08:38
Locals call for proposed Athleague speed limit increase to be stopped
Locals are expressing concern over the proposed change.
Nov 24, 2022 13:43
Two motorists arrested for drug driving in Leitrim
Gardai carried out various checkpoints over the bank holiday weekend.
Aug 2, 2022 13:44
Strokestown resident fears tragedy without speed reduction
The local woman is calling for action.
May 31, 2022 17:37
Gardai urging motorcyclists to slow down ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
Garda checkpoints will be in operation on all major and minor roads over the weekend.
Apr 29, 2022 08:49
Leitrim County Council suggest Gardai tackle speeding concerns in Dromod
The concerns over speeding in the popular village were highlighted at a meeting this week.
Mar 15, 2022 13:16
Three arrested following separate traffic stops-Local Gardaí
All three motorists will face a court date.
Feb 7, 2022 07:52
TII install cameras to monitor motorists' behaviour on new N60 Oran route
The busy road was fully resurfaced last year in major 2 million Euro upgrade but locals are worried about a possible serious crash at its many junctions.
Mar 31, 2021 16:26Shannonside Newsletter
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