Gardaí to be out in force as 54 people killed on roads over St Patrick's Day period since 2012

Officers will also be on the lookout for speeding, non-seatbelt wearing and using a mobile phone while driving.

County breakdown of 582,738 penalty points on driving licences

The majority of drivers had three penalty points (400,502), while 59,404 had six points and 42,700 had two.

'Two of the funniest lads there was': Tributes paid to friends who died in Donegal crash

The two young men have been named locally as Nathan Farrell, aged 18, and Nathan Fullerton, aged 17.

Half of the population believes drivers shouldn't be banned for having alcohol in their system

There is little appetite for stricter rules around driving and alcohol among the Irish population.

WIN: A weekend surf adventure for two - and a brand-new MINI Countryman for the drive

We’re giving you a free trip, surf lessons – and the lend of a new MINI Countryman to get there and back.

13 times Irish people didn't need no damn trailer

Some sights to be seen.

17 things that could only happen on Irish roads

The things you see.

13 tweets that perfectly illustrate Irish country roads

Country road, country road.

You need a driver's licence to use these weird-looking scooters

They’ve been banned in London, but what’s the law surrounding self-balancing scooters in Ireland?

This helpful conversation was spotted on a road in Clare

Thanks for confirming.

12 of the most confusing things spotted on Ireland's roads

How bizarre, how bizarre.

Woman in Mayo is fifth pedestrian killed on Irish roads in 2015

She was hit at around 7:30 this evening.

Irish road deaths are on the rise - is it time we looked to Sweden for safety inspiration?

The CEO of the RSA said, ‘We saved more lives than ever before in 2012 we can do it again in 2015′.

16 reasons Irish roads are the best in the world

Great drivin’.

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.

A bull, a portaloo and a boat: Our roads in 2012

Between animals and inanimate objects, Ireland’s roads had a lot more than cars on them in 2012.

Pictures: 10 of the worst road bends in Ireland

At seven each, Tipperary and Limerick are the counties with the most bad bends that need to be fixed, followed by Kerry and Cork with six each.

Man dies after Tipperary road crash

The 68-year-old was fatally injured in the accident yesterday evening.

Poll: Has the bad weather forced you to change your plans for Christmas?

Let us know how the big freeze has affected you.

Pedestrian killed in Limerick

Weather warning issued for motorists as snow falls across Ireland

Forecast is for cold snap to stick around.

Weather warning issued: gales over 100km expected tomorrow

Yes, folks, there’s another storm headed our way…

Twitter reacts to #stormwatch

Weather warnings still in place today, but some Twitter users seemed disappointed with the intensity of last night’s storm.

Weather warnings still in place after weekend storm warnings

Several Dublin roads remain closed at the Strand Road junction as further rain and winds forecast for today.

Pedestrian dies in Co Roscommon

Motorcyclist killed in Co Clare

Man killed in Donegal crash

Three killed on Irish roads last night

Separate crashes in Counties Kerry, Cavan and Limerick claim lives.

Man killed in Limerick crash

Westmeath crash

Traffic delays after EP easing