Provisional road collision statistics show that the number of road deaths in Ireland in 2021 dropped to a record low, making it the safest year since road deaths were first recorded in 1959.

Clare County Council has welcomed the news that Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has approved the award of contract for the Killaloe Bypass, River Shannon Crossing and upgrade of the R494 project. Costing €44m, the preferred bidder is John Sisk & Company who will now, subject to the normal conditions of appointment, be awarded the Main Scheme Works contract and, all going well, commence construction on site in late March 2022.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána have called on drivers to act responsibly and to not be tempted to drink and drive this Christmas and New Year period.

One person has been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in Ennis this afternoon.

Two people have been taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle collision near Kilrush.

The public is being warned to exercise extreme caution and to especially avoid coastal areas as Storm Barra is set to reach Ireland early on Tuesday.

Fire crews in Co Clare had to leave fallen trees where they lay because conditions were too dangerous for them to safely deal with the incidents.

A woman has died in a road traffic collision in Co Clare overnight.