Road Deaths
# road-deaths - Thursday 9 May, 2013
Motorcyclist dies two days after road crash
Seven motorcyclists have died on Irish roads so far this year.
# road-deaths - Monday 22 April, 2013
Man killed in Galway road crash
The 72-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
# road-deaths - Friday 12 April, 2013
Motorcyclist killed in Westmeath crash
The man is his 20s is the fifth motorcyclist to be killed on Irish roads so far this year.
# road-deaths - Thursday 11 April, 2013
Woman dies after collision with 4×4
The 48-year-old died following the collision in Gorey, county Wexford.
# road-deaths - Sunday 7 April, 2013
Man dies in crash involving a motorcycle and tractor
The motorcyclist died in Cavan this morning.
# road-deaths - Thursday 28 March, 2013
Gardaà urge caution as 48 lives already lost on Irish roads
If you will be driving anywhere in Ireland this bank holiday weekend, gardaà are urging you to stay safe on the roads.
# road-deaths - Tuesday 19 March, 2013
EU reports lowest number of road deaths in 2012 since records began
The number of road deaths in the 27-member bloc fell by 9 per cent last year, and is two-thirds lower than in 1965.
# road-deaths - Wednesday 13 March, 2013
Motorcyclist killed in collision with lorry at Park West
The man in his 30s died at the scene in Dublin 12.
# road-deaths - Monday 11 March, 2013
Man, 27, dies in Kerry crash
The collision occurred near Killarney just before midnight.
# road-deaths - Wednesday 6 March, 2013
Woman dies after being struck by a van in Mayo
The 39-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene this morning.
# road-deaths - Tuesday 19 February, 2013
Motorists to be hit with fines for broken lights
Gardaà can issue an on-the-spot fine and penalties.
Cyclist dies after Wexford collision
The 40-year-old died at the scene near Enniscorthy on Monday.
# road-deaths - Friday 15 February, 2013
Man killed in Waterford car crash
The man in his 70s was fatally injured in a collision with another car.
# road-deaths - Wednesday 30 January, 2013
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.
Road deaths down 57% in last six years
Cavan was the only county to record an increase in road fatalities from 2007 to 2012.
# road-deaths - Tuesday 29 January, 2013
Council sends letter to Minister calling for drink-driving limit to be relaxed
Kerry County Council has confirmed that it has sent a letter to Alan Shatter on foot of the controversial motion passed by the council last week.
# road-deaths - Monday 28 January, 2013
Woman, 27, dies in Cork crash
The single-vehicle collision occurred in Donoughmore at 1am.
# road-deaths - Friday 25 January, 2013
Ireland praised for its record on low road deaths
Deaths on Irish roads have dropped to record low levels over the past six years.
# road-deaths - Wednesday 9 January, 2013
Woman dies after being struck by car
The incident occurred in Finglas this morning.
# road-deaths - Sunday 6 January, 2013
Back to work: Here are the stories you missed over Christmas and New Year
Many of us are returning to work for the first time tomorrow following the festive period. Here is a round-up of the news stories you may have missed. You are welcome.
# road-deaths - Wednesday 2 January, 2013
Targeted safety measures resulting in fewer road deaths says Shatter
The Justice Minister was responding to figures who show a record low in the number of road deaths in 2012.
# road-deaths - Tuesday 1 January, 2013
2012 sets new record for fewest road deaths in Ireland
The number of road deaths has now fallen for six years running, with a new national record of 161.
# road-deaths - Tuesday 25 December, 2012
UPDATE: Two children and a woman killed in motorway crash in England
The one-vehicle collision occurred on the M6.
# road-deaths - Sunday 23 December, 2012
Young woman dies in Cork crash overnight
A 32-year-old has died following a single car collision in the early hours of the morning.
# road-deaths - Saturday 22 December, 2012
Gardaà investigating death of elderly pedestrian in Cork
The 82-year-old was knocked down on Tuesday evening.
# road-deaths - Sunday 16 December, 2012
Are ignition locks the answer to cutting drink-drive deaths?
Ireland is considering introducing them as a sentencing option in drink-driving convictions, a measure recommended this week in the US.
# road-deaths - Thursday 6 December, 2012
Road accident hotspots identified in new research
So far this year, 154 people have been killed on Irish roads.
# road-deaths - Friday 26 October, 2012
Gardaà to place focus on learner drivers during Bank Holiday weekend
Gardaà confirmed that 141 people have already lost their lives on Irish roads this year.
# road-deaths - Sunday 23 September, 2012
Teen killed in early-morning Wexford crash
The 19-year-old driver died this morning in hospital.
# road-deaths - Sunday 16 September, 2012
Young man dies in Louth road crash
The 21-year-old was the sole occupant of the car when it crashed into a tree this morning.
# road-deaths - Friday 24 August, 2012
RSA reports a 77.8 per cent reduction in child road deaths
Of the 252 children passengers who were killed in traffic incidents during this period, one in three was not wearing a seatbelt or a child restraint.
Man dies after Tipperary road crash
The 68-year-old was fatally injured in the accident yesterday evening.
# road-deaths - Tuesday 21 August, 2012
RSA urges drivers to slow down after 11 road deaths in August
The Road Safety Authority has said that July and August are typically the most dangerous months on Irish roads.
# road-deaths - Saturday 11 August, 2012
Gardaà renew appeal for witnesses after Tullamore crash kills three brothers
The crash involved a maroon Honda Civic and a white mini bus
# road-deaths - Friday 3 August, 2012
The 9 at 9: Friday
It’s almost the long weekend…but here’s nine things to know first.
# road-deaths - Thursday 2 August, 2012
Poll: Do you wear a seatbelt?
New penalties are being introduced for those caught not wearing a seatbelt while in a vehicle. Will this affect you or are you already compliant?
# road-deaths - Monday 30 July, 2012
Teen killed in early-morning Monaghan crash
A young woman was also injured in the collision at Magherakill. More than 100 people have now died in collisions on Irish roads this year.
# road-deaths - Saturday 21 July, 2012
21-year-old woman killed in Cavan crash
The victim was the front-seat passenger in a car that hit a tree at 4.30 this morning.
# road-deaths - Friday 13 July, 2012
Fatal road crashes in Cork and Sligo
A woman in her 70s in Cork and a 26 year old man in Sligo died in the accidents.
# road-deaths - Wednesday 11 July, 2012
Irish man killed in Malaysia road crash
The 48-year-old was killed when his motorcycle collided with a lorry on Monday morning.






















































