# Traffic

Last month

May 2023

'If everyone drives, no one gets anywhere quickly', says Minister for Transport

Minister Eamon Ryan has said that switching to electric vehicles will help reach climate targets but will not be enough to solve congestion problems.

23.3k

May 17th 2023, 5:40 PM

This year

2023

THE MORNING LEAD

Biden tour of Ireland comes to Dublin as President to visit Áras, Oireachtas and Dublin Castle

A report by

Christina Finn

The US president will address the joint Houses of the Oireachtas this afternoon.

15.9k

Apr 13th 2023, 12:05 AM

# biden in Dublin

What to know about road closures and leaving extra time to get to the airport during Biden's visit

Drivers are being warned to expect delays today as Biden set to visit Louth and Dublin.

27.3k

Apr 12th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Clampdown

Clarendon Steet remains Dublin's worst blackspot for illegal parking

Clamping rates in the capital rose by 10% last year.

11.1k

Jan 27th 2023, 9:52 AM

Last year

2022

# Dublin

Capel Street shop owners claim more council effort needed to make pedestrianisation a success

‘The street will rot if there isn’t a full development to pedestrianisation or a reversal,’ one business owner said

18.5k

Oct 20th 2022, 12:01 AM

# Cork

21-year-old charged in connection with road traffic incidents including damaging a Garda car

Woodside was also charged with driving without a licence and insurance and of failing to give Gardai his name.

22.9k

Sep 26th 2022, 6:48 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you noticed more traffic today?

Many schools are reopening today or later this week.

19.6k

Aug 31st 2022, 10:30 AM

# north strand

Inbound private cars banned from major Dublin road starting Monday

The North Strand road alterations will be in place until next year to facilitate the building of bike and bus lanes.

47.0k

Aug 4th 2022, 2:09 PM

# Jack Lynch Tunnel

Tractor towing stack of three trucks triggers traffic jam in Cork’s Jack Lynch tunnel

Three trucks stacked on top of each other were being pulled by a tractor that tried to enter the Jack Lynch tunnel today.

58.0k

Apr 28th 2022, 5:00 PM

# Dublin

Two lanes of traffic blocked after crash on N7 at Rathcoole

No serious injuries have been reported but traffic delays in the area are expected.

29.0k

Jan 25th 2022, 8:58 AM

All time

# Mica redress

Mica protesters vow to continue demonstrations if 100% redress demands not met

Tens of thousands protested in Dublin calling for full redress.

Campaigners say they are considering running candidates in the next election

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said details of redress scheme would not be ready in time for the budget.

62.9k

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Updated

Oct 8th 2021, 7:20 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should Ireland bring in congestion charges?

The charges – in place in London for almost 20 years – are intended to discourage people from driving in city centres.

44.4k

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Aug 4th 2021, 9:18 AM

# luas M50 woes

Planning watchdog warns of negative impacts of numerous developments in south Dublin on M50 and Luas line

The OPR has criticised a new draft development plan by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.

36.7k

Apr 23rd 2021, 1:44 PM

# Cross Guns Bridge

Traffic diversions in place after 'sinkhole' appears on Phibsborough Road

The hole appeared near the Cross Guns Bridge.

92.7k

Feb 1st 2021, 9:34 AM

# Traffic

Drivers urged to exercise 'extreme caution' due to snow and ice on roads

Very icy conditions have been reported in many areas, particularly on minor roads.

32.7k

Updated

Jan 24th 2021, 12:24 PM

# Explainer

Why is Brexit impacting deliveries to Ireland, and what else is being held up?

How exactly is Brexit affecting food supply chains and trade routes – and will things settle down soon?

45.2k

Jan 8th 2021, 4:11 PM

# a brexit jam

Trucks can be parked at Dublin Airport longterm carpark if Brexit traffic at Dublin Port overflows

No matter what happens in the ongoing Brexit talks, there’ll be major changes in how Ireland does business with the UK in 2021.

22.8k

Updated

Dec 7th 2020, 6:13 PM

# Co Kilkenny

Man in his 40s dies in a single-vehicle collision on N76

The fatal collision occurred shortly after 11am this morning in Killamery, Callan.

16.0k

Nov 17th 2020, 3:34 PM

# operation fanacht

Traffic levels have fallen by 15% since introduction of Level 3 nationwide, gardaí say

Operation Fanacht has established 132 Garda checkpoints nationwide as public asked to rethink their journeys.

16.3k

Oct 14th 2020, 8:42 PM

# checkpoints

Long tailbacks reported as Operation Fanacht gets underway

There will be fixed garda checkpoints at 132 roads across the country in the coming weeks.

77.0k

Oct 7th 2020, 11:51 AM

# Spot Flooding

Road users urged to take extra care amid heavy rain

A Status Yellow rainfall warning is in place for Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo.

25.4k

Sep 2nd 2020, 7:57 AM

# Public Transport

Car traffic is slowly returning but public transport is still way down on last year

At the peak of Covid-19 restrictions traffic was down by about 78%, it’s now down by 16.3% in Dublin and 12.6% elsewhere.

16.0k

Aug 17th 2020, 4:11 PM

# Kells

Passenger in his 20s dies after single-vehicle collision in Meath

The driver of the van was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

21.9k

Jul 27th 2020, 8:13 AM

# Traffic

'It will be back to car city': Disagreement over reopening of most Phoenix Park gates

All gates bar one reopen from today after closing in March due to pandemic restrictions.

16.8k

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Jul 10th 2020, 12:05 PM

# Phoenix Park

OPW confirms almost all Phoenix Park gates to reopen tomorrow

Many gates in the park were closed in March following the introduction of Covid-19 restrictions.

19.8k

Jul 9th 2020, 11:59 PM

Level crossing incidents 'dramatically' down on last year, but motorists warned to stay vigilant

There are currently 948 level crossings on the Iarnród Éireann network.

5.1k

Jun 11th 2020, 12:37 PM

# AA analysis

Traffic on M50 'increases by 30% and petrol drops by 3c' on first week of Phase One

The government relaxed Covid-19 restrictions slightly, to allow some people to return to work, and garden centres to open.

23.0k

May 24th 2020, 3:04 PM

# Covid-19

CMO warns progress could be 'undone very quickly' as data shows increase in population movement

Dr Tony Holohan said it is not certain that restrictions will be relaxed on 5 May.

64.5k

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Apr 23rd 2020, 9:00 PM

# bumper to bumper

Dublin is the 6th most congested city in Europe

The capital is also ranked as the 17th most congested city in the world.

24.7k

Jan 29th 2020, 5:07 PM

# Rush Hour

Traffic moving again on M50 but huge delays following farmers' protest during evening rush hour

It comes after the protesting farmers moved from the city centre to Dublin Port earlier this afternoon.

40.8k

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Jan 16th 2020, 7:05 PM

# Demonstration

Farmers bring traffic to a standstill as protest reaches Dublin Port

Dozens of tractors returned to blockade streets around Leinster House yesterday.

51.2k

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Jan 16th 2020, 2:15 PM

# Road Safety

Garda Commissioner cites lack of resources as he delays 136 transfers to roads policing

The Road Safety Authority says it is “anxious” to see the full complement of resources being deployed to roads policing duties.

26.9k

Jan 11th 2020, 10:00 PM

# Go Slow

Plans to cut speed limits to 30km/h in 'all residential areas' in Dublin

Dublin City Council will vote on the proposals this week.

16.7k

Dec 2nd 2019, 9:32 AM

# Traffic

Broken down coach blocks Luas and traffic in Dublin city centre

There is no Green Line service between St Stephen’s Green and Dominick Street.

28.3k

Oct 31st 2019, 9:24 AM

# Dublin Marathon

Major diversions in place as over 22,000 people set to take part in Dublin Marathon

Some public transport services will also be affected.

31.6k

Oct 27th 2019, 6:00 AM

# Obstruction

Traffic moving on Dublin's M50 again after skip blocks northbound lanes

Emergency services and M50 services attended the scene.

63.9k

Sep 23rd 2019, 3:33 PM

# Dublin

College Green will be car-free today, here's what you need to know

Dublin is one of several cities marking Car Free Day 2019.

11.9k

Sep 22nd 2019, 6:30 AM

# eden quay

Heavy traffic in Dublin city centre as Eden Quay closed following collision

The incident involved a male pedestrian in his late 70s and a coach.

24.9k

Sep 19th 2019, 2:54 PM

# to the gills

Dublin's packed Luas carried almost 42 million passengers last year

Transport Infrastructure Ireland says more trams have been ordered.

16.2k

Sep 12th 2019, 6:15 AM

# Carrickmacross

Woman in her 50s in serious condition after car crash in Monaghan

A female in her late teens and a man in his 40s were also injured in the incident.

15.8k

Aug 18th 2019, 7:26 AM