Rural

Walking trails across Ireland to receive almost €1 million in funding

Around 446 walking trails are set to be improved with the funding. The Government is set to provide almost €1 million in funding to 175 community groups across Ireland to assist in managing walking trails throughout the country. Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys announced the move on Wednesday (10 August). Grants of […]

Around 446 walking trails are set to be improved with the funding. The Government is set to provide almost €1 million in funding to 175 community groups across Ireland to assist in managing walking trails throughout the country. Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys announced the move on Wednesday (10 August). Grants of […]

3 years ago

“Significant majority” of road fatalities in 2021 occurred on rural roads, according to RSA

82% of deaths occurred on rural roads with a speed limit of 80km/h or higher. A “significant majority” of road fatalities in 2021 occurred on rural roads, according to the Road Safety Authority’s (RSA) 2021 review. The RSA and An Garda Síochána have published a provisional review of progress in road safety up to 15 […]

82% of deaths occurred on rural roads with a speed limit of 80km/h or higher. A “significant majority” of road fatalities in 2021 occurred on rural roads, according to the Road Safety Authority’s (RSA) 2021 review. The RSA and An Garda Síochána have published a provisional review of progress in road safety up to 15 […]

4 years ago

PIC: A brilliant guide on how Irish drivers salute each other in the country

City slicker won’t understand. An Instagram post by cyrilhelnwein is being shared all over Irish people’s interwebs today. Cyril has done something vital by explaining the difference between four commonly-used salutes given by drivers in the country. “Made a little meme to illustrate Irish countryside road etiquette. [It] may be applied in Dublin too, but don’t expect […]

City slicker won’t understand. An Instagram post by cyrilhelnwein is being shared all over Irish people’s interwebs today. Cyril has done something vital by explaining the difference between four commonly-used salutes given by drivers in the country. “Made a little meme to illustrate Irish countryside road etiquette. [It] may be applied in Dublin too, but don’t expect […]

11 years ago