Increase in road deaths in Sligo, drop in Donegal while Leitrim stays the same
Ten people lost their lives on roads in the north west in 2017. That’s three fewer than the previous year overall according to the figures from the Road Safety Authority. But the county by county breakdown shows that the number of fatalities rose in Sligo, dropped in Donegal and stayed the…
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims: Sligo motorist arrested for speeding
The equivalent of a population of a small town has been killed on Irish roads since records began. We’re being encouraged to slow down on the World Day of Remembrance for Road Victims. Ceremonies will take place across the country to commemorate those who’ve died and to remind us that…
Road safety warning ahead of St Patrick’s weekend
The Road Safety Authority and An Garda Siochana have issued a warning to the public and motorists ahead of the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. According to the RSA 38% of all fatal collisions between 2008 and 2012 involved the consumption of alcohol. 30 people were killed on roads in the…
Weather warning: Prepare for sleet, snow and ice
Motorists throughout the North West are being warned to prepare for difficult driving conditions following freezing temperatures overnight. An orange weather warning is in place for Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo. Heavy sleet and possibly snow is expected across the north, with ice said to be a particular…
Donegal remains one of the worst black spots for road deaths
New figures show that Donegal remains a black spot for road deaths. The 2016 report from the Road Safety Authority shows there was a further increase in road deaths in the county last year with 12 people losing their lives. This is a third of the total road deaths in…
RSA award for Donegal based road safety initiative
A Donegal-based road safety initiative aimed at rehabilitating dangerous drivers has won an award for its work. The Pro-Social Drivers programme – set up in 2012 to address the high instances of anti-social driving in Donegal – has taken out the top prize at the 9th annual ‘Leading Lights in…
Alcohol a feature in almost 8% of Donegal crashes
Donegal is one of the counties where alcohol features most in road traffic accidents, according to a new report. The Road Safety Authority analysed figures from all fatal collisions between 2008 and 2012 and it showed that alcohol plays a part in almost 40 per cent of all road deaths.…