News - driving
Cocaine and drink-driving arrests near Drumlish Festival
A novice driver was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving by gardai on duty at the festival.
Aug 12, 2024 09:21
Almost 150 local drivers put off the road this year
According to the Department of Transport, there were 69 in Roscommon, 53 in Longford and 24 in Leitrim.
Jul 2, 2024 13:41
Almost 250 local drivers caught holding a mobile phone while driving
There has been an increase over the past two years.
Jul 1, 2024 13:50
Man in 60s charged in relation to Monaghan road deaths
The defendant is charged with dangerous driving causing the death of teenagers Kiea McCann and Dlava Mohammed and also dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm to another person.
Mar 11, 2024 17:51
Roscommon records lowest temperature nationwide as cold snap continues
Temperatures last night plummeted as low as minus 4.7 in Co. Roscommon.
Jan 8, 2024 08:27
Driving test is set to be overhauled
It's likely the new driving test will reflect the rise in e-scooters and how motorway driving is a bigger factor across the country.
Nov 13, 2023 10:29
65 complaints received over local driving test centres
Whilst making a complaint does not require someone to state the location, 65 complaints did specify a location within the region.
Oct 2, 2023 12:46
'Boy Racers' causing significant safety issues on Leitrim Roads says local Councillor
The local Councillor claims some of these drivers are modifying their cars after passing the NCT.
Jun 13, 2023 09:56
Roscommon RPU arrest two drivers for various offences
The motorists were stopped in Castlerea and Boyle in recent days.
Mar 6, 2023 11:30
Subzero temperatures expected as ice warning comes in effect
The Road Safety Authority is warning drivers to slow down.
Jan 16, 2023 18:10Shannonside Newsletter
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