Seven Pomeranian puppies rescued from car boot after gardaí apprehend speeding motorist

The puppies have been transferred to the care of the Kildare & West Wicklow SPCA.

Gardaí warn drivers to take care after a number of crashes this afternoon

Several collisions have occurred following heavy hail showers today.

Hedgecutting on M7 in Naas permitted as part of planned roadworks

Ensuring that there are no birds nesting in the area earmarked for clearance is a requirement for planned construction work.

Member of public helps gardaí arrest dangerous driver who had no licence or insurance

The driver, who crashed into a barrier, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving.

Traffic delays expected this weekend as M7 diversions kick in

The speed limit will be reduced to 25km/hr in some parts.

Delays expected along M7 as diversions kick in this weekend

The speed limit will be reduced to 25km/hr in some parts.

Gardaí log 100 motorists breaking speed limit on first day of M7 'slow down' operation

32 motorists have been prosecuted so far for dangerous driving between junctions 8 and 11 on the M7.

Gardaí to deploy two speed vans after a number of serious incidents on M7 in Kildare

In recent months, 32 motorists have been prosecuted for dangerous driving between junctions 8 and 11 on the M7.

Bus driver arrested on M7 after being found nine times over legal alcohol limit

The driver had a Blood Alcohol Concentration of more than 180mg.

Drunk driver caught doing more than 100 mph, driving (repeatedly) wrong way around roundabout

Some drivers have been acting the eejit and then some over the bank holiday.

13 cars involved in multiple collisions in a hailstorm on the M7 in Tipperary

None of the injuries sustained in the collisions are understood to be life-threatening.

Man in his 70s killed in three-car M7 crash

Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene and diversions are in place.

Drivers on the M7 are being urged to slow down - until 2020

One motorist has already been arrested for driving at 141kph in the new 60kph zone.

A man just gave up and started sunbathing in the middle of the M7 this afternoon

We wouldn’t say that’s the best idea. But you do you.

Tributes paid to Kerry man who died in 12-car pile up on M7

Padhraic Moran died on the M7 Dublin-Limerick road at Newport yesterday.

Man dies after suffering head injuries in horrific 12-car pile-up on M7

The collisions happened during a severe hailstorm at just after 7.30pm.

Dart delays and dangerous roads, with temperatures due to plummet to -4 this weekend

It will be freezing tonight in many places, according to Met Éireann.

Viable bombs and IED components found at three locations last night

An explosive device was found on the M7 motorway in Laois.

Gardaí clocked a car doing 208km per hour last night

The driver will now have to appear in Naas court in February.

M50 a 'car park' this morning, as overturned truck causes traffic gridlock

Drivers are being told to avoid the M50 southbound altogether if possible.

Drive through Newlands Cross? Major roadworks begin from tonight

Around 80,000 drivers pass through the motorway bottleneck every day. A new flyover’s being built, but expect major delays in the short-term.

Man dies after car collides with truck on M7

It’s believed the driver of the car may have suffered a heart attack before the crash happened, at around 6am.

WATCH: Man hitches a ride down the M7 on the back of a truck

A backer down the motorway? No thanks.

Man dies as motorcycle hits crash barriers on M7 in Laois

The 45-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

A garda van burst into flames on a busy motorway

Gardai believe a technical problem led to the incident on the M7 in Kildare.

Over 1,100 delays/collisions on Irish roads in 2012 - AA Roadwatch

At 374 incidents, Dublin experienced nearly four times as many delays as anywhere else.

Multi-vehicle crash blocking road in Naas

A five-car collision is causing long delays on the M7/Kildare road.

The 9 at 9: Wednesday

The nine stories you need to know this morning, including: 1,000 more internships on JobBridge, the underwear bomber turns out to be a double agent, and all the details on the new social welfare ID card…

Travelling on the M7? Watch out for those goats

No, seriously.

Two collisions on M7 Dublin to Limerick Road

AA Roadwatch is warning motorists to exercise caution on the M7 and M8 after heavy hail showers.

Two arrested over €315k drugs seizure in Kildare

Men in their 40s and 50s are held over the seizure of 3.5kg of cocaine and around 10kg of cannabis resin.

Third day of the royal visit brings the Queen to Kildare, but there'll be one thing missing

Queen Elizabeth II will travel to the Irish National Stud today, which will be missing one of its star attractions. The stallion Verglas, which was due to be showcased to the Queen, died on Tuesday following an accident.

Delays on M7 due to overturned horsebox

Colliding juggernauts led to multiple crashes at Portlaoise

Gardaí are dealing with up to 15 crashes on M7 Southbound at Portlaoise after two articulated trucks crashed on the route.

At least 15 cars crash in heavy fog on M7 Dublin/Limerick road

Take 5: Wednesday

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

Final stage of new M7 motorway opens at last

The government’s goal of having its network of regional motorways open before Christmas is achieved.

'Unpaid' workers blockade final section of new motorway

40 workers block the final stretch of the M7 Dublin to Limerick motorway, saying they haven’t been paid for six weeks.

Gardaí called to site of serious accident on M7

There are massive tailbacks outside Naas this lunchtime after a significant road accident.