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Joined May 2011
Motorists are advised to avoid Clane, Co. Kildare due to a road traffic collision. Gardaí are on scene.
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As a result of ANPR activation Naas Roads Policing unit stopped car on the M7. A check using mobility device revealed that the car had No Insurance or NCT, car seized and a court appearance to follow. #SaferRoads
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We are reminding all motorist to put down your phone and never drive while distracted. #KeepingPeopleSafe #RoadSafetyWeek
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Tipperary Roads Policing Unit Motorcyclist monitoring the M8 detected a vehicle travelling 170km/h outside Cahir. The driver failed a roadside drug test for Cocaine & Cannabis & was arrested on suspicion of Drug Driving & Dangerous Driving. Court to follow. #SaferRoads
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Our unmarked HGV unit was out on the roads around Dublin this past weekend. One of the offences detected was a driver of an articulated truck on the N7 who was observed holding a coffee in one hand with his phone up to his ear in the other hand. #SaferRoads #ArriveAlive
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Due to a protest at the Dublin Port side of the Dublin Tunnel, traffic is currently being metered becaue of congestion. @GardaTraffic @TIITraffic
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⚠️ We ask that you heed the weather warnings currently in place. ⚠️If you have to make a journey be aware of difficult conditions such as flooding, debris, loose objects and fallen trees.
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#StormAmy ⚠️Red Wind Warning for Donegal ⏳16:00 to 18:00 Fri ⚠️Orange Wind Warning for Donegal Galway Leitrim, Mayo Sligo & Clare ⏳14:00 to 22:00 Fri ⚠️Yellow Wind Warning for Ireland ⏳12:00 Fri to 00:00 Sat ⚠️Yellow Rainfall Warning for Galway Kerry ⏳09:00 to 15:00 Fri
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Storm Amy will bring heavy rain & very windy or stormy conditions tomorrow 🌧️🌬️ Rain will extend across the country from the SW during the morning and will be heavy at times, possibly causing localised flooding. Highs of 16 to 19°C. Stay updated⚠️ https://t.co/GYji548dA1
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We have been made aware of advertisements for a Lantern Festival Ireland event in the Phoenix Park. We would like to advise the public that no such event is scheduled or approved to take place in the Park. For accurate details on official events check: https://t.co/r4N82zlaqv
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Incident cleared: Protest on Dublin Tunnel between Lane 1 and Lane 2 (Southbound) Lanes affected: Full Road Closure
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For the very latest information on #StormAmy, its origins, expected impacts, and associated rainfall, please check out the Meteorologist’s Commentary page on https://t.co/e0QpncNS7O🔗👉.
https://t.co/ktXtWjbNxO
#Meteorologists #MetCommentary
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Protest at Dublin Tunnel. Tunnel closed (Southbound) (02-Oct 14:37)
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‼️UPDATE - #StormAmy ⚠️Counties Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo have been updated to an Orange Level Wind Warning for tomorrow⚠️ ⏲️Valid from 14:00 until 22:00 tomorrow, Friday 3rd Oct Stay up to date with the latest warnings at: 🔗 https://t.co/t2JoveSsoa
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⚠️Status Yellow Rain warning for Cavan, Donegal, Munster, Connacht, Longford Widespread rain, heavy at times. Likely impacts: • Localised flooding possible • Difficult travelling conditions • Blocked drains Valid: 06:00 02/10/25 to 20:00 02/10/25 ℹ️ https://t.co/GYji548dA1
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The Oakpark Road in Tralee at Forge Cross is closed due to a collision. Diversions are in place.
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Kevin Street Gardaí stopped this vehicle for doing a dangerous manoeuvre. The driver was a learner driver with no L Plates, no NCT, no tax, driving unaccompanied and wasn't on the insurance policy. Vehicle seized and a fine was issued. #SaferRoads
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Roscommon Roads Policing unit conducting speed checkpoint in Ballyleague, detected this van travelling a 84km/h in 50 km/h zone. When stopped it transpired driver had let Insurance lapse. Vehicle seized. #SaferRoads
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It's game day in Croke Park. 🏈 For traffic info, times, and more, check out our post below. 👇
(1/2) The NFL American Football game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings will take place at 2.30pm in Croke Park this Sunday. For those going to the game, lots of travel and other advice is available here: https://t.co/6QvQ4gMjuk
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Gardaí attached to Balbriggan conducted a number of high visibility checkpoints in rural country roads. Four vehicles were seized, two of which had no insurance. They will now face court. A number of other detections were made such as drivers using mobile phones. #SaferRoads
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