https://www.clarelive.ie https://www.clarelive.ie/images/logos/23/logo_colored.jpg https://www.clarelive.ie ALERT: Clare County Council announce closure of busy road for essential broadband works https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring/1954925/alert-clare-county-council-announce-closure-of-busy-road-for-essential-broadband-works.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring/1954925/alert-clare-county-council-announce-closure-of-busy-road-for-essential-broadband-works.html

Alternative routes/diversions will be put in place throughout the four-day period
Clare County Council have announced their plans to close a busy road in Killaloe to facilitate upcoming essential works. In accordance with Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993, the L-3098 John Street will be closed

]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:55:00 GMT Clare,Killaloe,Roads Ellie McCarthy Slow, unreliable EV chargers in Clare are failing to meet growing public demand https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring/1949065/slow-unreliable-ev-chargers-in-clare-are-failing-to-meet-growing-public-demand.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring/1949065/slow-unreliable-ev-chargers-in-clare-are-failing-to-meet-growing-public-demand.html

New public EV chargers have been sought for Corofin and Kilnaboy, with rising demand expected ahead of the Irish Open in 2026
As Clare prepares to welcome over half a million people to the county next year for the 2026 Irish Open, calls have been made for additional electric vehicle (EV) char

]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:00:01 GMT Clare,Clare County Council,Corofin,Kilrush,Fianna Fail,Ryder Cup,X Paige Foley Major safety upgrades sought near popular school and childcare centre in Clare village https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring/1950700/major-safety-upgrades-sought-near-popular-school-and-childcare-centre-in-clare-village.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring/1950700/major-safety-upgrades-sought-near-popular-school-and-childcare-centre-in-clare-village.html

A recent traffic survey recorded upper-range speeds above the 50km/h limit as councillors push for enhanced safety measures near Iniscealtra NS and local childcare facilities
Concerns over speeding and road safety near a busy school and childcare centre in Mountshannon have prompted local cou

]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 13:00:01 GMT Clare,Clare County Council,Killaloe,Fine Gael,Scarriff,Roads,Traffic Paige Foley Average speed zone proposed for Clare amid rising rates of motorway collisions https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring/1941538/average-speed-zone-proposed-for-clare-amid-rising-rates-of-motorway-collisions.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring/1941538/average-speed-zone-proposed-for-clare-amid-rising-rates-of-motorway-collisions.html

Calls for action to reduce high rates of speeding on Clare's busiest routes were made at the November meeting of Clare County Council
Rising rates of road traffic accidents and collisions across the county have prompted calls for the introduction of an average speed zone in Clare. Fianna Fáil

]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:29:01 GMT Clare,Clare County Council,Fianna Fail,Ennis Chamber,N18,M18,Roads,Shannon Airport,Newmarket,Ennis,Transport Infrastructure Ireland Paige Foley ‘Significantly higher’ rates of collisions prompt safety review on busy Clare commuter route https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring/1946123/significantly-higher-rates-of-collisions-prompt-safety-review-on-busy-clare-commuter-route.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring/1946123/significantly-higher-rates-of-collisions-prompt-safety-review-on-busy-clare-commuter-route.html

TII to examine spike in collisions along N18/M18 after 16 incidents in September and 9 in October, exceeding earlier monthly averages for 2025
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has announced their intention to review safety on the N18 and M18 following a recent spike in collisions. With

]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:55:00 GMT Transport Infrastructure Ireland,Cathal Crowe,N18,M18,Roads,Ennis,Cratloe Paige Foley Immediate action needed amid ‘imminent danger of tragic accident’ on busy Clare road https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring/1941515/calls-for-immediate-action-amid-imminent-danger-of-tragic-accident-on-busy-clare-road.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring/1941515/calls-for-immediate-action-amid-imminent-danger-of-tragic-accident-on-busy-clare-road.html

Urgent calls for action were made by councillors of a 'dangerous' commuter road in Clare due to 'ongoing collisions' and concerns raised by local residents
Members of Clare County Council have called for immediate action amid "ongoing collisions" as well as the "imminent danger of tragic acci

]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:55:00 GMT Clare,Roads,Transport Infrastructure Ireland,Ennis,Fine Gael,Fianna Fail,Lissycasey,Kilrush,Clare County Council,Sinn Féin,Ennis Chamber Paige Foley 'Learners' Loophole' to be closed as Government clamps down on 'scared' learner drivers https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/1894616/learners-loophole-to-be-closed-as-government-clamps-down-on-scared-learner-drivers.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/1894616/learners-loophole-to-be-closed-as-government-clamps-down-on-scared-learner-drivers.html

New figures from the RSA, show 11,000 Irish drivers were operating on a learner permit for over 20 years
The Government plans to crackdown on drivers using unlimited learner permit renewals with no intention of ever sitting a driving test. Currently, learners on their third permit renewal mus

]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:31:05 GMT National news,Limerick,NCT Bridin Ni Fhearraigh-Joyce ALERT: Irish drivers will land themselves in hot water if they ignore this new law https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring/1766266/alert-irish-drivers-will-land-themselves-in-hot-water-if-they-ignore-this-new-law.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring/1766266/alert-irish-drivers-will-land-themselves-in-hot-water-if-they-ignore-this-new-law.html

From March 31, 2025, drivers will have to provide their insurance company with their driver number from their driver's licence
All Irish motorists looking to renew their motor insurance, or take out a new motor insurance policy must provide their driver number from now on, the Motor Insurers’

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:17:44 GMT Car Insurance,Driving,Motoring Justin Kelly EXPLAINED: Ireland speed limits being cut with some rural roads going to 30km/h https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring/1716645/explained-ireland-speed-limits-being-cut-with-some-rural-roads-going-to-30km-h.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring/1716645/explained-ireland-speed-limits-being-cut-with-some-rural-roads-going-to-30km-h.html

Speed limits on roads with a current speed limit of 80km/h will change to 60km/h from February 7, 2025
Speed limits on rural roads in Ireland are changing with drastic cuts also planned for urban centres over the coming months. The first of these changes will come into effect on Friday, Febru

]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:57:51 GMT Speed limits,Roads Ireland Justin Kelly Higher tolls on the way for Clare transport companies using the motorway network https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring-news/1690925/higher-tolls-on-the-way-for-clare-transport-companies-using-the-motorway-network.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring-news/1690925/higher-tolls-on-the-way-for-clare-transport-companies-using-the-motorway-network.html

Latest price hike set to take effect on motorway network from New Year's Day
Clare-based transport companies are facing higher tolls on several primary routes across the country, including the Limerick Tunnel, from this Wednesday - New Year's Day. Transport Infrastructure Ireland, which confi

]]> Tue, 31 Dec 2024 13:01:00 GMT Motoring news,Clare Live David Hurley Major traffic delays following two multi-vehicle crashes on Clare motorway https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring-news/1658243/major-traffic-delays-following-two-multi-vehicle-crashes-on-clare-motorway.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring-news/1658243/major-traffic-delays-following-two-multi-vehicle-crashes-on-clare-motorway.html

Emergency services are in attendance
Commuters are being advised of major delays on the M18 in Clare this Monday morning following two collisions involving multiple vehicles. The first collision took place between Junction 9 Shannon and Junction 10 Newmarket-on-Fergus, just after 7.30am this

]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 08:59:46 GMT clare Ellen Gough Major north Clare road to close until next year for 'essential' water pipe construction https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring-news/1655986/major-north-clare-road-to-close-until-next-year-for-essential-water-pipe-construction.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring-news/1655986/major-north-clare-road-to-close-until-next-year-for-essential-water-pipe-construction.html

Uisce Éireann said road closure is 'to facilitate essential works' on Ballyvaughan Sewerage Scheme
A major road in north Clare is set to close until just before St Patrick's Day to allow a new sewage pipeline to be laid. In a statement, Uisce Éireann said that the R477 Fanore Road would be te

]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:00:18 GMT clare Ellen Gough Commuters warned of delays on major Clare motorway following two-car-crash https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring-news/1655479/commuters-warned-of-delays-on-major-clare-motorway-following-two-car-crash.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring-news/1655479/commuters-warned-of-delays-on-major-clare-motorway-following-two-car-crash.html

Gardai are currently at the scene of the crash on the M18
A two-car collision on the M18 motorway in Clare is expected to cause delays for commuters this Thursday morning. Gardai are attending the scene of the collision, which took place before 9am this morning between Junction 10 Newmarket-o

]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:53:01 GMT clare Kayley Hardiman ALERT: Road closures announced in west Clare for 'emergency drainage works' https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring-news/1654085/alert-road-closures-announced-in-west-clare-for-emergency-drainage-works.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring-news/1654085/alert-road-closures-announced-in-west-clare-for-emergency-drainage-works.html

Closures will be in effect this Wednesday and Thursday
Emergency road closures are set to take place in west Clare to facilitate "emergency drainage works". The L2048-61 is closed for emergency drainage works at Glenmore, just north of Kilmihil. Read Also: URGENT: Clare Animal Welfare issue a

]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:00:28 GMT clare Ellen Gough You should keep sunglasses in your car in winter as expert shares hidden danger https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring/1644226/you-should-keep-sunglasses-in-your-car-in-winter-as-expert-shares-hidden-danger.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring/1644226/you-should-keep-sunglasses-in-your-car-in-winter-as-expert-shares-hidden-danger.html

Despite duller days and very little sun, experts say you should still keep sunglasses in your car
With the clocks having gone back on Sunday, Irish drivers now face shorter days and darker evenings—a shift that often brings a rise in car insurance claims. With this in mind, an expert has reve

]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:05:33 GMT Motoring Justin Kelly You couldn't make it up! Can you spot the major reason this car failed the NCT? https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring/1631280/you-couldn-t-make-it-up-can-you-spot-the-major-reason-this-car-failed-the-nct.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring/1631280/you-couldn-t-make-it-up-can-you-spot-the-major-reason-this-car-failed-the-nct.html

They posted a reminder to motorists about the maintenance of vehicles so as to ensure they meet the minimum safety level at an NCT test
NCT testers have released images of a car that recently failed the NCT for a very obvious and dangerous reason. They posted a reminder to motorists about the

]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:45:10 GMT NCT,NCT Ireland Justin Kelly Little-known NCT rule that Irish drivers are breaking amid update from testers https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring/1614879/little-known-nct-rule-that-irish-drivers-are-breaking-amid-update-from-testers.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring/1614879/little-known-nct-rule-that-irish-drivers-are-breaking-amid-update-from-testers.htmlMost motorists dread attending for an NCT and recent figures revealed why as half of all cars tested in 2023 failed the minimum standard test for roadworthiness
Irish drivers are being reminded of little-known rules when presenting their car for an NCT around the country. Most motorists dread

]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:12:59 GMT NCT Justin Kelly Thousands of Irish drivers unaware they're eligible for big €3,500 grant https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring/1597913/thousands-of-irish-drivers-unaware-they-re-eligible-for-big-3-500-grant.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring/1597913/thousands-of-irish-drivers-unaware-they-re-eligible-for-big-3-500-grant.html

The grant could knock €3,500 off the cost of a new car
Some Irish drivers are unaware they are eligible for a €3,500 grant to buy a new car. The grant offers drivers up to €3,500 off the price of a new battery-powered electric vehicle like a car. The Government have long tried to incentivise

]]> Fri, 06 Sep 2024 06:51:36 GMT EVs,Electrics cars Justin Kelly Clare's top-selling new cars revealed as sales of EVs continues to fall https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring-news/1520518/clare-s-top-selling-new-cars-revealed-as-sales-of-evs-continues-to-fall.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/motoring-news/1520518/clare-s-top-selling-new-cars-revealed-as-sales-of-evs-continues-to-fall.html

SIMI renews calls for more incentives and delivery on electric charging infrastructure
The number of electric cars sold in Clare during the first five months of this year fell by more than 42% compared to the number sold during the same period in 2023. According to new data from the Society o

]]> Thu, 06 Jun 2024 07:01:01 GMT SIMI,Motoring,Clare David Hurley Motorcycles stolen from Limerick garage https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/1495391/motorcycles-stolen-from-limerick-garage.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/1495391/motorcycles-stolen-from-limerick-garage.html

The owner locked the garage, but had no other security
FOUR motorcycles were stolen from the garage of a house in the Fr Russell Road area in Limerick on Thursday, May 2. The man who owned them had locked the garage the night before, but awoke to find the lock on the garage door broken and fo

]]> Wed, 08 May 2024 17:00:19 GMT limerick Sandra Quinn