Road Safety Message 24

A Donegal Garda inspector has voiced his support for an initiative that gives families of road traffic victims the opportunity to share their stories and memories of loved ones who have tragically lost their lives on our roads. Inspector Sean McDaid from Donegal Roads Policing says education is ke…

Road Safety Message 23

The two-day event aimed to educate young people about road safety and the dangers they may face as drivers or passengers. Inspector Sean McDaid from Donegal Roads Policing was among those in attendance, with an important message for any young person who finds themselves in a car where they feel un…

Road Safety Message 22

Road safety is a serious concern in Donegal, with five young people under the age of 25 having lost their lives on our roads so far in 2026. This is a worrying increase compared with the three young people who died throughout 2025. In response, approximately 2,800 Transition Year and Senior Cycle …

Road Safety Message #21

A road safety audit will be carried out in Carney village. The audit comes as traffic through the village has increased in recent years due to an influx of residents to the area. There have previously been calls for motorists in the village to be mindful of more vulnerable road users, such as cyc…

Road Safety Message #20

If you are driving from Leitrim to Bundoran, be extra careful when driving through Kinlough. Road safety concerns have been raised by residents of the Oak Grove Housing Estate in the north Leitrim town. Local councillor Justin Warnock has asked the Roads Department of Leitrim County Council to ca…

Road Safety message #19

A Leitrim County Councillor is calling on the RSA to ban automatic LED lights that dip when they meet other vehicles.   Justin Warnock says such lights are a danger to motorists on rural roads.   He is speaking from personal experience where the use of such lights almost led to him being involv…

Road Safety Message #18

Autumn really is worth admiring.  It can be a spectacular season, but it can also bring challenging driving conditions. As autumn settles across Sligo, North Leitrim and South Donegal, the changing colours bring some beautiful scenery — but falling leaves can also create an additional hazard for m…

Road Safety Message #17

Drivers across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are being urged to take extra care on the roads over the coming weeks, as deer enter their annual rutting season.   At this time of year, through October and into November, deer become much more active. During the rut, male deer are competing for females …

Road Safety Message #16

Our next  road safety message aims to raise awareness of cyclist safety and encourage safer sharing of the road. By reminding all road users to stay alert, respect one another, and give cyclists plenty of space, we can help make our roads safer for everyone.

Road Safety message# 15 071026

Our latest road safety message looks at some of the most dangerous times on the roads and the periods when accidents are more likely to occur. It also offers practical advice for drivers travelling on unfamiliar roads, where unexpected bends, junctions, road layouts and changing conditions can pres…