News - road safety
Almost 120 drivers seriously injured on region's roads in last five years
According to the Road Safety Authority, there were 47 in both Roscommon and Longford, and 24 in Leitrim.
Oct 11, 2024 08:29Longford principal says Gardaí road safety talks hit home
That's the view of the Principal of Moyne Secondary School after the school featured on RTE's 'On the Beat' programme last night.
Sep 17, 2024 13:33Traffic safety video from Westmeath Secondary School shown nationwide
It's now been shared by multiple Gardaí social media accounts, Westmeath County Council and is closing in on one million views in total.
Sep 10, 2024 17:41Disqualified Longford motorist arrested for drug driving
Local Gardaí stopped the driver of a vehicle over the weekend and conducted a roadside drugs test.
Jul 31, 2024 11:47Public urged to heed coroner's road safety message
Brian O'Connor spoke out strongly at an inquest into two people who died in a single-vehicle crash in Ballaghaderreen two years ago.
May 9, 2024 15:37Local motorist arrested for speeding on National Slow Down Day
Gardaí carried out the targeted campaign across Thursday and into Friday Morning, and caught over 900 drivers breaking the speed limit.
Mar 2, 2024 11:11Westmeath 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 14:38Driver arrested at double the speed limit near Longford School
The driver tested positive in a roadside drugs test for cocaine and heroin.
Jan 31, 2024 13:37Storm Isha Live Updates
Storm Isha is impacting Mayo, Galway, Roscommon and Kerry the worst according to reports.
Jan 21, 2024 21:02Garda Roads Policing Unit staff at lowest level in 6 years
184 people were killed on Irish roads in 2023.
Jan 2, 2024 09:24Shannonside Newsletter
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