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RSA warns road users even treated surfaces can be dangerous
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has renewed warnings to road users during the current spell of very cold weather, with...
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Memories - hobnail boots on rural roads at Christmas
By Mairtín Ó’Catháin Hobnail boots on a country road in Connemara. We counted the steps in sound. Each step sending a thud...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
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National Slow Down Day to take place tomorrow with garda checks
An Garda Síochána will conduct a 24-hour speed enforcement operation nationwide from 7:00a.m tomorrow (Friday, December 20) in partnership with...
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Changes to rural speed limits delayed until February
Changes to speed limits on rural and locals roads, which were due to come into effect from November this year,...
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Watch: Gardaí warn people to drive 'appropriately' on rural roads
Gardaí have warned people to drive “appropriately” within the speed limit on rural roads, as the country enters a busy...
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60km/h speed limit on local roads targeted for November
Changes to the speed limit on rural and local roads are set to come into effect from November 2024, according...
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Rural roads priorities 'a matter exclusively' for councils - Humphreys
Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys has said that the priorities for funding of improvements for rural roads...
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Rural roads need 'critical investment' for road safety - Gildernew
Sinn Féin candidate for the European Election, Michelle Gildernew has said that “critical investment” is needed to bring regional and...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
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Humphreys announces €40 million to upgrade rural laneways
Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys has announced a “record” funding allocation of €40 million for repairs and...
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Ireland ranks third in the EU for highest level of rural road deaths
Ireland has been ranked third in the European Union (EU) for the highest share of road deaths on rural roads....
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Reducing speed limits on rural roads will 'increase fatalities' - TDs
The introduction of new speed limits on national secondary roads and local roads is “driven by political agendas rather than...
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Road Traffic Bill 2024 will 'disimprove' safety for large cost - Collins
Independent TD for Cork South-West and Leader of the Independent Ireland Party Michael Collins has said that the Road Traffic...
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RSA launches Irish Road Safety Week from today
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is hosting a number of events for Irish Road Safety Week which takes place from...
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Speed limit for rural roads could reduce to 60km/h in 2024
The Speed Limit Review report was published today (Wednesday, September 14) by the Department of Transport, with its recommendations of...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
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Govt plans to reduce speed limit on rural roads by 20km/h
The government plans to bring in new speed limits as part of a national campaign aimed at reducing the number...
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Rural roads and lanes allocated further €16 million
An additional €16 million in funding has been announced for upgrade works on rural roads and laneways. The funding was...
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Minister to seek more funding for rural roads and laneways
The Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys is to seek more funding for improvements to rural roads and...
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€12.5m to upgrade rural roads and laneways
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has today (Monday, February 13) announced funding of €12.5 million for...