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Wednesday 8 February 2023 Dublin: 4°C

# M7

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2022
# M7
New cameras which clock your average speed go live on Irish motorway today
The system is in place on the M7 in Tipperary between Junction 26 and Junction 27.
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Apr 25th 2022, 7:15 AM
All time
# M7
Woman (40s) dies after being hit by lorry in Kildare
The female pedestrian was brought to University Hospital Tallaght after the collision.
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Sep 22nd 2021, 5:36 PM
# tailbacks
Major delays on M7 after truck carrying bales hits bridge
The All Ireland hurling semi-final between Waterford and Limerick was delayed due to the traffic.
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Aug 7th 2021, 4:38 PM
# M7
Man (80s) killed and five injured in three-car collision in Co Laois
Gardaí in Portlaoise are investigating yesterday’s fatal collision.
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Aug 3rd 2021, 7:18 AM
# Road Death
Man (40s) dies after car collides with lorry in Limerick
The man was the only person injured in the crash involving a car and a lorry.
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Jan 29th 2021, 9:58 AM
# Rescued
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.
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Sep 10th 2020, 7:06 PM
# warning
Gardaí warn drivers to take care after a number of crashes this afternoon
Several collisions have occurred following heavy hail showers today.
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Jan 28th 2020, 3:17 PM
# Wildlife Act
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.
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May 19th 2019, 6:00 PM
# M7
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.
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Apr 14th 2019, 4:42 PM
# Diversions
Traffic delays expected this weekend as M7 diversions kick in
The speed limit will be reduced to 25km/hr in some parts.
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Mar 30th 2019, 6:00 AM
# Kildare
Delays expected along M7 as diversions kick in this weekend
The speed limit will be reduced to 25km/hr in some parts.
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Mar 28th 2019, 6:59 PM
# Kildare
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.
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Nov 26th 2018, 5:53 PM
# Roadworks
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.
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Nov 23rd 2018, 4:43 PM
# Naas
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.
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Oct 3rd 2018, 10:44 AM
# Bowsie behaviour
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.
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Jun 4th 2018, 7:23 PM
# Roscrea
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.
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Jan 18th 2018, 7:54 PM
# M7
Man in his 70s killed in three-car M7 crash
Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene and diversions are in place.
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Jan 16th 2018, 5:51 PM
# M7
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.
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Jan 12th 2018, 8:35 AM
# what are you at
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.
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Jun 18th 2017, 5:00 PM
# padhraic moran
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.
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Mar 2nd 2017, 5:04 PM
# Castletroy
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.
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Mar 1st 2017, 9:32 PM
# hello winter
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.
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Nov 17th 2016, 8:51 AM
# Dublin
Viable bombs and IED components found at three locations last night
An explosive device was found on the M7 motorway in Laois.
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Feb 26th 2016, 12:14 PM
# Arrested
Gardaí clocked a car doing 208km per hour last night
The driver will now have to appear in Naas court in February.
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Jan 31st 2016, 3:47 PM
# Dublin
M50 a 'car park' this morning, as overturned truck causes traffic gridlock
Drivers are being told to avoid the M50 southbound altogether if possible.
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Jun 6th 2014, 8:35 AM
# bottleneck blues
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.
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Jan 31st 2014, 6:00 PM
# Collision
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.
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Oct 5th 2013, 1:27 PM
# Ride On
WATCH: Man hitches a ride down the M7 on the back of a truck
A backer down the motorway? No thanks.
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Sep 23rd 2013, 2:54 PM
# Roads
Man dies as motorcycle hits crash barriers on M7 in Laois
The 45-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Jul 21st 2013, 8:01 PM
# Traffic disruption
A garda van burst into flames on a busy motorway
Gardai believe a technical problem led to the incident on the M7 in Kildare.
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Jun 17th 2013, 5:31 PM
# slow down
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.
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Dec 29th 2012, 9:48 AM
# Crash
Multi-vehicle crash blocking road in Naas
A five-car collision is causing long delays on the M7/Kildare road.
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Oct 15th 2012, 8:35 AM
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May 9th 2012, 8:28 AM
# Careful Now
Travelling on the M7? Watch out for those goats
No, seriously.
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May 9th 2012, 8:16 AM
# Roads
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.
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May 7th 2012, 8:22 PM
# Drugs
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.
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Oct 5th 2011, 1:08 PM
# Royal Visit
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.
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May 19th 2011, 10:58 AM
# Roads
Delays on M7 due to overturned horsebox
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Apr 26th 2011, 3:40 PM
# Crash
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.
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Mar 3rd 2011, 12:03 PM
# Breaking
At least 15 cars crash in heavy fog on M7 Dublin/Limerick road
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Mar 3rd 2011, 9:18 AM
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