Motoring

The programme aims include improving safety and public health while reducing car congestion and supporting climate goals

'Strength to strength': Four Clare schools selected for major safety programme

Photo of one of the seized cars via An Garda Síochána Clare Facebook page

New Year, same problems! Clare gardaí seize multiple cars near busy town centre

LATEST: New figures reveal Clare has the highest NCT failure rate in Ireland

ALERT: Clare motorists face a 22-day road closure to facilitate essential works

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LATEST: Plans unveiled for six new public roads across County Clare

The single-vehicle incident happened on the R458 at Bunnahow, north of Crusheen, shortly before 2pm on Saturday | FILE PHOTO

RIP: Gardai seek witnesses as 16-year-old boy dies following tractor crash in Co...

REVEALED: Gardai confirm locations of new speed zones across County Clare

Road at the top of Farnagh Hill & Lisduff will be closed between 8am and 6pm from July 16 to 25

ALERT: Clare motorists warned as road closure extended by 43 days

Gardaí appeal for witnesses after an incident of criminal damage at Mc Mahon Villas

RIP: Witness appeal launched as elderly man dies two weeks after being hit by ca...

Road maintenance work at Muff next week

Council criticised for 'seriously poor road' where upgrades were promised over 4...

Council to consider proposals for 'volunteers' to grit Clare roads during frosty...

Photo of section of N68 in Edenvale via Google Maps

'Taking your life into your own hands’: Clare road criticised over major safety ...

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Clare motorists warned as road works speed limits in Ennis to remain in place fo...

A new bus stop at Kilminchy, Portlaoise.

Clare commuters to benefit from new bus stop in village near Ennis

Road at the top of Farnagh Hill & Lisduff will be closed between 8am and 6pm from July 16 to 25

Clare motorists warned of three-week closure on key local road to facilitate ess...

Council rejects calls for emergency detour routes in event of accidents on Clare...

Safety concerns mount as council is accused of ‘stopping short’ at Clare–Galway ...
Clare councillor Pat Burke highlighted the shortcomings of both Clare and Galway County Councils in relation to the stretch of road
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File photo of Seaview Park in Quilty [via Google Maps]

Speeding near playing children sparks push for safety overhaul in Clare housing ...

LATEST: Road cleared following early morning collision on busy Clare commuter ro...

ALERT: Clare County Council announce closure of busy road for essential broadban...

Irish company ePower have installed EV chargers at the Mayo office of the EPA in Castlebar

Slow, unreliable EV chargers in Clare are failing to meet growing public demand

Major safety upgrades sought near popular school and childcare centre in Clare v...

Photos of the average speed zone on the M7 motorway via the An Garda Siochana website

Average speed zone proposed for Clare amid rising rates of motorway collisions

LATEST: Plans unveiled for new bus stops in Clare town as new service is to be r...

Immediate action needed amid ‘imminent danger of tragic accident’ on busy Clare ...

DirectRoute (Limerick) Ltd, which operates the Limerick Tunnel, received a total of €4,124,856 last year under the traffic guarantee mechanism Picture: Adrian Butler

‘Significantly higher’ rates of collisions prompt safety review on busy Clare co...

Traffic calming measures have been requested for several housing estates in Ennis, amid concerns over driver behaviour and speeding | FILE PHOTO

Council rejects calls for new traffic calming measures in Clare housing estates

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LATEST: Plans unveiled for new public roads in two popular Clare towns
Clare County Council has announced their intention for new public roads in two busy Clare towns
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Taking its name from Clare’s proud nickname, the modern service station celebrates local heritage while offering everything travellers need in one convenient stop

Celebrations in Clare as the long-awaited Banner Plaza finally opens its doors

Uisce Éireann is set to begin works at Old Doolough, Coore next week to drive down leakage and improve supply to the local community

ALERT: Clare motorists warned of road closure as major Uisce Éireann project get...

Road at the top of Farnagh Hill & Lisduff will be closed between 8am and 6pm from July 16 to 25

Clare motorists warned of potential seven-month road closure near Clare-Limerick...

Road at the top of Farnagh Hill & Lisduff will be closed between 8am and 6pm from July 16 to 25

ALERT: Clare motorists warned of emergency road closure on key commuter route

Clare motorists face road closures and loss of car park spaces in busy town cent...

During the duration of these works, the road will be off-limits to the public between 8am and 6pm

ALERT: Clare motorists warned of 11-day emergency road closure on busy commuter ...

Clare residents up in arms over parking problems as they miss out on grants

Clare residents up in arms over parking problems as they miss out on grants

Action sought to tackle peak-time traffic delays on Clare’s busiest routes

Action sought to tackle peak-time traffic delays on Clare’s busiest routes

Fears faded road markings and signs in busy Clare town could cause tragedy

Fears faded road markings and signs in busy Clare town could cause tragedy

Urgent calls for improved safety measures for vulnerable road users in busy Clar...

Concerns have been raised over the loss of parking spaces in Ennis due to ongoing works in the town since 2023 | FILE PHOTO

'Not lost, but rather repurposed': Ennis parking spaces under scrutiny amid ongo...

Clare motorists warned busy commuter road to close for four days to facilitate r...

LATEST: Major upgrade to busy road in Clare town advances to next stage

ALERT: Bridge linking Clare and Tipperary villages to be closed to traffic perma...

Delays in progressing the long-awaited N85 realignment project were discussed at the October meeting of Clare County Council

‘Embarrassing piece of infrastructure’: Urgent calls for upgrade works on busy C...

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ALERT: Clare drivers warned of traffic disruptions ahead of local half marathon

Road at the top of Farnagh Hill & Lisduff will be closed between 8am and 6pm from July 16 to 25

ALERT: Motorists in Clare village warned of week-long road closure to facilitate...

Tipperary country roads need major investment

Major boost as over €1m in funding is secured to improve non-public roads in Cla...

'Such a fast response'

ALERT: Motorists warned of delays following crash on busy Clare - Limerick road

DirectRoute (Limerick) Ltd, which operates the Limerick Tunnel, received a total of €4,124,856 last year under the traffic guarantee mechanism Picture: Adrian Butler

ALERT: Clare and Limerick motorists advised of delays due to closure of busy N18...

PICTURES: Clare pupils celebrate as names are revealed for county’s fleet of gri...

DirectRoute (Limerick) Ltd, which operates the Limerick Tunnel, received a total of €4,124,856 last year under the traffic guarantee mechanism Picture: Adrian Butler

ALERT: Clare motorists urged to plan ahead due to FULL closure of Limerick Tunne...

DirectRoute (Limerick) Ltd, which operates the Limerick Tunnel, received a total of €4,124,856 last year under the traffic guarantee mechanism Picture: Adrian Butler

ALERT: Clare motorists urged to plan ahead due to FULL closure of Limerick Tunne...

Gardai say fatal incident happened at Kilmurry, Sixmilebridge at around 10.15am on Saturday

RIP: Witnesses sought as pedestrian dies after being struck by tractor in Clare ...

New Walkability Study planned for busy Clare town to examine accessibility issues

New Walkability Study planned for busy Clare town to examine accessibility issue...

Shannon Airport continues to offer a variety of existing options with over 5,600 spaces across its five car parks

Shannon Airport expands Park4Less car park by 1,000 new spaces ahead of busy sum...

Gardai say the detection was made in Crusheen after 'obvious defects' were noticed on vehicle

Court date for banned van driver stopped in Clare village amid positive cocaine ...

Gardai say the driver was breath-tested during a joint checkpoint with the customs service which also saw a sample of diesel being taken from the white Volkswagen Golf

Garda warning as Clare motorist fails roadside breath test 'the morning after'

A still from the aftermath of the collision which has been widely shared on social media

Investigation underway after engine 'ripped' from car in high-speed collision in...

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