24/10/2021
24/10/2021
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Motoring
Road Safety Authority advice: Top ten tips for driving in snow and ice
The risk of ice or snow on the roads increases when temperatures dip below freezing driving conditions can become treacherous. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has, the following ‘Top 10 Safety Tips’ for motorists driving in snow and ...
Motoring
Road Safety Authority (RSA) urging road users to exercise caution during Storm Dylan
The Road Safety Authority (RSA), is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads on Saturday night and early Sunday morning, as Met Éireann has warned that storm-force winds are on the way as storm Dylan is expected ...
National News
'Ciarán got quieter and quieter. With that, Seán said to me I think Ciarán is dead'.
The parents of a child killed by a drunk driver near Portarlington, who are fronting a campaign to stop people from drinking and driving, have relived the horrific loss of their son and the damage the drink driver responsible has caused. ...
Motoring
#Longford Road Safety Alert – Weather warning for #Ophelia and RSA advice for driving in high winds
The Road Safety Authority (RSA), is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads today and on Monday, as Met Éireann has warned that storm-force winds, heavy rain, and high sea levels may be on the way as ...
Motoring
Longford Leader Motoring: 24,000 people killed on Irish roads since records began
24,103 people have been killed and 79,761 seriously injured on Irish roads since recording began 60 years ago. These shocking statistics will be remembered this Sunday, November 19 on ‘World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims’....
Motoring
Road Safety Authority and Gaelic Players Association ask road users to ‘Never Forget’
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) are reminding drivers and passenger, to ensure they are wearing a seat belt before they set off on their journey. The message comes as the RSA ...
Home
Gardaí urge Longford road users to be safe and seen as clocks go back
The most effective way to do this is to wear high visibility clothing such as a high viz vest or a Sam Browne belt when walking, cycling or motorcycling and by ensuring you have working lights on your bicycle, motorcycle and car. ...
Local News
Moves afoot to address 'dangerous' south Longford junction
Cathaoirleach of Ballymahon Municipal District Cllr Mick Cahill and Cllr Paul Ross led calls for Longford County Council's roads department to undertake works at Belton's Cross in Colehill last week. The junction is situated on ...
Local News
EXPLAINER: Why is freezing fog worse for drivers than normal fog and what can we do to stay safe?
With freezing fog and ice leading to very dangerous driving conditions, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has issued advice for driving in freezing fog. The current freezing fog combined with icy conditions ...
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