News - Traffic
No injuries as bus overturns in heavy snow on Longford Road
Gardaí are urging motorists to continue to drive with extreme caution overnight.
Mar 1, 2024 18:04
Westmeath Gardaí arrest driver following dangerous driving report
The motorist subsequently tested positive for cocaine in a road side test and also had a child in the front passenger seat.
Feb 16, 2024 14:38
One person hospitalised following Boyle road crash
One person was removed from the scene to Sligo General Hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.
Dec 1, 2023 08:22
Local Gardaí arrest motorist over multiple road safety violations
The vehicle was detained and court proceedings are to follow.
Nov 6, 2023 11:01
Longford Gardaí motorist driving with ten year road ban
The driver was arrested and the vehicle was seized.
Nov 2, 2023 11:54
Hopes major local road works to wrap up in new year
The Battery Road and the Ballinalee/Major Well's Road in Longford have been subject to resurfacing works since August.
Oct 31, 2023 12:51
Roadworks due to begin in Roscommon Town later this month
The works are due to begin on the 25th of September.
Sep 13, 2023 17:13
Court date for motorist in Westmeath following new car collision
The motorist had bought the car involved in the crash just a few hours before, with the vehicle also having no insurance.
Jul 24, 2023 13:50
N61 cleared at Lecarrow following road traffic collision
Separately, motorists are being warned to drive with caution due to heavy downpours of rain across the west, with a rain warning in place until tonight.
Jul 6, 2023 15:20
Bogus taxi driver caught by Gardai in Longford
According to the NTA, All vehicles operating as a taxi must be fitted with a taximeter, roof sign with the driver holding a valid small public service vehicle license.
Jun 2, 2023 13:49
Motorist to face court date following Roscommon traffic stop
After the vehicle was stopped, local Gardaí recorded further road traffic offences.
May 30, 2023 17:43
Traffic restrictions ahead of Joe Biden visit to Mayo
Normal operations will continue at Ireland West Airport Knock tomorrow despite the US Presidents arrival
Apr 13, 2023 13:29
Young man killed following Longford traffic incident
It's understood the man in his late teens was struck by a bus this evening.
Apr 6, 2023 20:12
Child injured after being struck by car in Tipperary
The road has since reopened.
Mar 27, 2023 07:24Shannonside Newsletter
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