Motoring

As temperatures rise this week, parents and pet owners are being urged not to leave animals or children in hot cars.

Kildare drivers warned not to leave children or pets in cars

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Application for alterations to car sales area in this Kildare town

Older driver steering wheel car vintage

Offaly man allegedly drove wrong way down M7 in Laois and Kildare

Kildare County Council has advised motorists that a road in Athy will be closed every Tuesday for the next year to facilitate a street market

ALERT: Kildare drivers warned of year long weekly road closure for a street mark...

Eleven barn owls have been admitted to Kildare Wildlife Sanctuary so far this year, following road collisions

Urgent appeal to Kildare motorists to watch out for 'low flying owls' amid injur...

The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride to return to Kildare in aid of men’s health. Photograph supplied by DGR / Harrington PR

The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride to return to Kildare in aid of men’s health

Irish drivers warned they could be refused insurance if they ignore new laws

ALERT: Irish drivers will land themselves in hot water if they ignore this new l...

Gardai say the incident occurred over the bank holiday weekend at Derrymullen, Kildare on the morning of Sunday, February 2

APPEAL: Kildare gardai seek witnesses after woman is seriously injured in hit an...

EXPLAINED: Ireland speed limits being cut with some rural roads going to 30km/h

EXPLAINED: Ireland speed limits being cut with some rural roads going to 30km/h

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Kildare man jailed for Dublin burglary carried out while two elderly people wer...

The incident happened at around 12.30am this Sunday | FILE PHOTO

Kildare gardai seek witnesses after boy, 16, is killed in late-night hit-and-run

You should keep sunglasses in your car in winter as expert shares hidden danger

You should keep sunglasses in your car in winter as expert shares hidden danger

Irish Guide Dog for the Blind (IGDB) Ambassador Dog Lottie from the Newbridge Branch of IGDB. Photograph by Michael Donnelly.

Could YOU be the winner? Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind's Newbridge, County Kild...

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Little-known car issue that could result in a failed NCT and €5,000 fine

Thousands of Irish drivers unaware they're eligible for big €3,500 grant

Thousands of Irish drivers unaware they're eligible for big €3,500 grant

Family raises funds for Kildare hospital staff in memory of late mum who died of...

From the theory test, to lessons, to instructors, here's all you'll need ahead of your journey to becoming a licenced driver

Learning to drive in Kildare - All you need to know!
From the theory test, to lessons, to instructors, here's all you'll need ahead of your journey to becoming a licenced driver
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Photograph by Kasia Farat.

Calling all Kildare car fans: Official route announced for Cannonball 2024

Ron Richardson, Lead Checker with the service for the RSA. Photograph credit: Naoise Culhane Photography. Photograph supplied by Carr Communications Limited.

The RSA’s free Check it Fits service is coming back to County Kildare

A photograph of Cannonball 2019 in Edenderry, County Offaly. Photograph credit: Kasia Farat.

EVENT: Cannonball is coming back to Edenderry!

Courtesy of the Cavan Monaghan Garda Division on Facebook

Gardaí hand out multiple fines and detain vehicles as part of road safety crack-...

Courtesy of @GardaTraffic on X

Gardaí issue appeal as motorist caught driving at high speed on M50

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ALERT: Gardaí warn of major delays late into the evening following serious crash...

Calls for 'urgent', mandatory first aid training for Irish drivers

Penalty points and fine for Kildare motorist with 'dangerously defective' tire

Cyclist in his 60s pronounced dead in Co Kildare after being struck by a car Eas...

Gardai will be out in force over the Easter bank holiday weekend | FILE PHOTO

Motorists urged to slow down this bank holiday weekend as gardai warn they will ...

PICTURES: Christy Moore at the Moat Theatre, Naas
Kildare maestro back on stage
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M7 Cork, Dublin, Limerick motorway on ramp

Morning commuters warned of collision on the M7

Learner driver who drove away from garda checkpoint on the wrong side of the roa...

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Car sales businessman living near Kildare-Laois border avoids jail term after a ...

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Motorist travelling nearly twice the speed limit in Kildare arrested

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The odd smells inside your car that could mean there's an engine problem

The scene of the road closure at Brannockstown last Thursday. Picture: Tony Keane/Leinster Leader

REVEALED: Over 25 road fatalities on Irish roads this year to date

Gardaí renew public appeal for information on fatal road crash

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Alcohol detection devices could be introduced into Irish cars

Courtesy of Dublin Fire Brigade

Alert: Workshop fire sparks warning for Dublin motorists

14 people to appear in court in Louth on drugs charges

Two penalty points and a fine issued to a driver with 'dangerous' tyre in Kildar...

Have you seen these Chinese cars on Irish roads?

RSA urges motorists to watch out for black ice as temperatures continue to drop

Road conditions have deteriorated since the cold snap began on Thursday

The RSA share 'Top 10 Safety Tips' for motorists following Status Yellow ice war...

A total of 587 electric cars were sold in Limerick during 2023

Ireland's top-selling car of 2023 revealed as sales of electric cars increase by...

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KILDARE: Changes planned for Mondello Park in Naas

According to gardai, the speed of 5,228 vehicles was checked during the first two hours of National Slow Down Day PICTURE: X/@gardatraffic

Dozens of motorists caught speeding during first two hours of National Slow Down...

ALERT: Electric car drivers in Ireland warned as weather could impact performance

ALERT: Electric car drivers in Ireland warned as weather could impact performanc...

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Motorist arrested for driving at high speed on busy Kildare road

PICTURE: An Garda Síochána via X

Karma comes for disqualified driver who abused staff at Kildare petrol station

PICTURE: An Garda Síochána via X

Disqualified Kildare driver caught out after racially abusing petrol station sta...

Motorist caught travelling almost 100km/h over speed limit

Motorist caught travelling almost 100km/h over speed limit

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BREAKING: Commuters living in Newbridge and Kildare to get cheaper train fares t...

KILDARE MOTORING REVIEW: Mercedes-Benz S-Class - A bespoke luxury plug-in

REVEALED: How many Irish drivers admit to blocking bus stops

REVEALED: How many Irish drivers admit to blocking bus stops

REVEALED: The best Irish county for electric vehicles

REVEALED: The best Irish county for electric vehicles

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), today released the official 222 new vehicle registration figures for September.

Electric vehicles power ahead as new car registrations catch up on last year

Experts reveal 6 ways to stay safe when driving this Autumn

Announcement follows the suspension of production earlier in the year

Major car firm announces it's ceasing production at Russian plant

There’s more choice than ever when it comes to battery-powered vans.

GUIDE: The best new electric vans on the market right now

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