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Road Deaths

# road-deaths - Tuesday 18 June, 2013

Man, 27, killed when his car hit a ditch in Cork

The collision occurred in the early hours of this morning.

# road-deaths - Sunday 16 June, 2013

Gardaí urge caution on roads with heavy rainfall ahead

Met Éireann issued a weather warning for Cork, Kerry and Waterford today with more than 50 mm of rain expected in some areas.

# road-deaths - Tuesday 4 June, 2013

Poll: Do you feel safe on Irish roads? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Do you feel safe on Irish roads?

Eighty people have died in road traffic collisions so far this year.

Almost 72% of Irish motorists believe garda presence on roads has reduced

A new poll by AA revealed that 40 per cent think the government is not treating road safety as a priority.

# road-deaths - Sunday 2 June, 2013

Woman killed in Kerry motorbike crash

She is the ninth motorcyclist to die on Irish roads so far in 2013.

# road-deaths - Saturday 1 June, 2013

Gardaí make fresh appeal about fatal Kildare crash

A motorcyclist and a passenger died in the collision yesterday afternoon.

Man in Kerry crash is 78th person to die on Irish roads in 2013

Gardaí have urged drivers to slow down and be careful on roads this weekend.

# road-deaths - Sunday 26 May, 2013

Man, 30, dies in Donegal crash

The 30-year-old van driver was pronounced dead at the scene last night.

# 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 4x4

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

Gardaí urge caution as 48 lives already lost on Irish roads

If you will be driving anywhere in Ireland this bank holiday weekend, gardaí 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

Gardaí 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

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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 RIP

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

Gardaí 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

Gardaí to place focus on learner drivers during Bank Holiday weekend

Gardaí 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.

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