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The road is currently closed, with local traffic diversions in place

Woman in her 70s dies after being hit by car on Sunday evening

Drivers caught speeding face a Fixed Charge Notice of €160 and three penalty points

New cameras go live across Ireland as motorists face €160 fine

Investigations are ongoing

Young man killed after being hit by bus in early morning collision

Local diversions are in place

Teenager rushed to hospital following early morning road collision

A study has been carried out on its practicality, which the RSA will be briefed on next month

Changes to driving test could be on the way following motorway crashes

Doctors are calling for the Government to go further than existing legislation

Doctors urge scrambler ban and tougher e-scooter laws

The collision occurred in Kinsalebeg, Ardmore, Co. Waterford

Man in his 60s dies following horror crash between car and bus

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to come forward

Man in his 30s killed and woman injured after two-vehicle crash

The new rules will come into effect from November 1

Irish motorists warned as major licence changes to come into effect

The collisions took place in Cork and Tipperary

Two dead following separate horror collisions

The introduction of the legislation marks another step towards the change becoming law

Major change for Irish motorists as car requirement set to be scrapped

Everyday driving habits during the school run could lead to unexpected and costly fines

Parents warned as fines over €1,000 issued for school run offences

The collision occurred around 29 kilometres south of the capital, Reykjavic

Irish teenager killed in tragic road crash in Iceland named locally

New RSA data has revealed the rate of county Longford road deaths and serious injuries in a five year period.

Eight kids killed or seriously injured on Longford roads in five years

Fine Gael’s Paul Ross said he is looking for ramps in the area.

Calls for ramps and traffic calming measures in South Longford area

Nearly 3,400 drivers were detected for speeding offences

Over 120 motorists caught driving under the influence over weekend

Longford Roads Policing Unit stopped a motorist allegedly travelling at 121km/h in a 50km/h area. File photo

Longford and Midlands arrests as Gardaí detain over 120 drivers
The arrests between last Thursday, July 30 and this morning (Monday) as part of the Garda August bank holiday operation.
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Fine Gael’s Paul Ross said he is looking for ramps in the area.

Calls for ramps and traffic calming measures in South Longford area

The latest changes form part of a wider overhaul of Ireland's e-scooter laws

Under 18s to be banned from using e-scooters from next month

File photo: Gardaí say over one million speeding notices have been issued in by them and their road safety partners, GoSafe between 2021 and 2026.

Gardaí urge drivers across Ireland, including Longford, to slow down

Drivers are being encouraged to regularly check all fluid levels in their vehicles

Drivers could be turned away from test centre over this one NCT rule

Four male juvenile teens were arrested at the scene

Four teens arrested after stolen vehicle collides with motorcycle

Four tragedies on Irish roads over the weekend

TRAGEDY: Four lives lost on Irish roads over the weekend

Patrick Carroll pictured at Limerick Circuit Court PICTURE: BRENDAN GLEESON

Midlands student jailed for causing death of his two college friends

The stretch will be closed for a six-week period from Monday, July 6. File Photo

Longford motorists facing imminent six week road closure from Monday

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the fatal road traffic collision on the N72 near Calfmount, Barraduff, Co. Kerry

Man in his 20s dies in horror crash as Gardaí appeal for witnesses

The driver of the first car left the scene on foot and Gardaí are seeking to identify this person

Man in his 30s dead following horror three car collision in Limerick

Calls for ban on sulky racing as thousands of people sign petition

Thousands already sign petition to stop sulky racing in Ireland
There is serious concerns surrounding sulky racing in Ireland due to the dangers it poses to the horses involved and the general public
Rachel Kavanagh

Sulky racing taking place on a public road

Longford people urged to sign petition for ban on sulky road-racing

Gardaí in Dublin are appealing for witnesses following a fatal single-vehicle road traffic collision in the early hours of Saturday morning

RIP: Young man killed, second injured in Dublin road crash

Tributes pour in for 'lovely man, good friend' who died in crash

Justin Neary, Station Officer, Longford Fire Services, Chief Executive of Longford County Council Paddy Mahon, Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council, Cllr Garry Murtagh and Claire Rehill, Road Safety Officer, Longford County Council pictured promoting #AmberThursday this Thursday, May 28, ahead of the June Bank Holiday weekend, highlighting the risks associated with fire, road and water activities

Longford supports #AmberThursday initiative promoting safety awareness

23-year-old Belén Arana Nuñez was killed when she was struck by a car last week in Dublin

Appeal for witnesses in two specific cars following fatal hit and run

Young man killed in early morning crash in Carlow

Young man in his 20s killed following early morning horror crash

A day of diversions as Longford road is closed for works

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Alert: Week long closure of North Longford local road

In an appeal, gardai say the serious injury collision happened on the R551 at Caherslee, Tralee, County, Kerry shortly before 1.30am on Saturday.

Witnesses sought after cyclist is 'seriously injured' after being struck by car ...

Temporary road closure of Longford route extended

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Roads alert: 8 day closure of North Longford local road

Longford regional road closed for two days due to roadworks

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RIP: Cyclist among those dead following string of May Bank Holiday road crashes ...

The road off the R591 known locally as the Dunmanus Road/Coast Road to Barleycove remains closed at this time

Man in his 20s pronounced dead after his motorcycle collided with a pole

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision

BREAKING: Man in his 60s pronounced dead following fatal single vehicle road col...

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'Handsome, legend' named locally after being killed in crash in Belfast

Child in critical condition following horror collision as Gardaí urge witnesses ...

Alert: five day closure of Longford road

Gardai say the two-car collision occurred shortly after 1:45pm this Wednesday at Castletown

RIP: Woman dead, another seriously injured following horror road crash in Count...

Longford town road alert: "Expect delays"

Multiple arrests made as tractor units 'drive erratically' and block traffic on ...

Longford road closure extended by 5 days

Gardaí 'now moving to an enforcement phase' for protestors blocking critical inf...

Tailbacks formed on both sides as the tow truck removed the vehicle from the scene this morning

Tailbacks following incident on busy commuter road to Longford

Irish motorists warned of hefty fines if they don't disclose certain 'serious' i...

Pictured is the fuel prices protest in Limerick/ Image by Adrian Butler

'What needs to be done must be done': Irish public reacts to nationwide fuel cri...

Three killed on Irish roads over Easter weekend as nearly 200 drivers caught dri...

Diversion in place! Longford road users warned of 2 day road closure

WATCH: 'Expect significant delays' - Traffic at standstill across Ireland amid f...

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