News - speed

Roscommon councillor calling for speed ramps near all schools

Fianna Fáil's Paschal Fitzmaurice is bringing forward a motion to this afternoon's council meeting.

Jun 22, 2026 13:27

It's part of a nationwide speed reduction strategy.

Jun 5, 2026 11:08

Gardaí are reminding drivers to slow down especially in current awful driving conditions.

Feb 18, 2026 17:32

The operation aims to curb speed related collisions and curb drink and drug driving and will continue until Monday.

Jan 3, 2026 11:45

That stretch of the road is a 60k zone, with the driver almost triple the prescribed limit.

Apr 22, 2025 13:43

The Gardaí stopped a truck travelling close to double the speed limit outside the school this week.

Mar 27, 2025 13:40

One driver was detected driving at 93kph in a 80kph zone on the R327 near Cloonfad.

Dec 23, 2023 13:13

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

The speed of traffic passing through Castlerea is a cause of concern for many local people

Jan 20, 2023 08:38

Locals are expressing concern over the proposed change.

Nov 24, 2022 13:43

Gardai carried out various checkpoints over the bank holiday weekend.

Aug 2, 2022 13:44

The local woman is calling for action.

May 31, 2022 17:37

Garda checkpoints will be in operation on all major and minor roads over the weekend.

Apr 29, 2022 08:49

The concerns over speeding in the popular village were highlighted at a meeting this week.

Mar 15, 2022 13:16

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