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Colm McCarthy: hauliers unlikely allies for farm organisations

The farm tractors do very little mileage, while the truckers do a lot, far more than the average of 15,000 kilometres per annum of private motorists.

VIEWPOINTS 2 May 2026

Colm McCarthy: hauliers unlikely allies for farm organisations

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A trip down memory lane with Renault 4

A trip down memory lane with Renault 4

L2 29 April 2026

In pictures: roads gridlocked amid fuel price protest

In pictures: roads gridlocked amid fuel price protest

NEWS 7 April 2026

Fuel price protests see traffic disruption on major road networks

Fuel price protests see traffic disruption on major road networks

Fuel price protests see traffic disruption on major road networks

NEWS 7 April 2026

€17.6m for rural roads and laneways

€17.6m for rural roads and laneways

€17.6m for rural roads and laneways

NEWS 25 February 2026

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Colm McCarthy: Predictable consequences from planning permission decisions

Colm McCarthy: Predictable consequences from planning permission decisions

40 passengers per train must be judged very disappointing and a caution against extension further east.

VIEWPOINTS 7 August 2025

'Leaning tower' of bales poses 'huge hazard' to road users in Kilkenny

'Leaning tower' of bales poses 'huge hazard' to road users in Kilkenny

Gardaí issue fine to driver in Kilkenny after straw bales tilted on trailer during transit.

NEWS 7 August 2025

Fertiliser haulier arrested for drug-driving

Fertiliser haulier arrested for drug-driving

The driver, who tested positive for cocaine, was detected travelling at 90km/h in a 60km/h speed zone.

NEWS 7 August 2025

Patience key to safe travelling to and from Ploughing 2025

Patience key to safe travelling to and from Ploughing 2025

Gardaí have urged the public to plan their trip to the Ploughing, to remain patient and to follow the instruction of officers manning the roads to help stay safe when travelling to Screggan.

FEATURE 7 August 2025

Combines forced to divert from main road over new cycle route

Combines forced to divert from main road over new cycle route

The cycle route is being installed along a 3.5km stretch of the road at a cost of €1.6m by Kildare County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland.

NEWS 7 August 2025

Cycle route forces combines to divert from main road, action group claims

Cycle route forces combines to divert from main road, action group claims

The cycle route is being installed along a 3.5km stretch of the road at a cost of €1.6m by Kildare County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland.

NEWS 7 August 2025

Further €14m funding for rural roads and laneways

Further €14m funding for rural roads and laneways

The funding is being made available under the local improvement scheme, from the department of rural and community development and the Gaeltacht.

NEWS 7 August 2025

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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