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Newmarket Road fatal collision sign, Norwich

Number of cyclists killed on Irish roads doubles in three years, as safety group calls for “sustained political commitment” to protect vulnerable road users

14 cyclist fatalities were recorded in the Republic of Ireland in 2025, the fourth highest number this century, while one cyclist was killed in Northern Ireland

Fri, Jan 02, 2026 12:58

Police in Ireland stop cyclist for not having front or rear lights (Garda Traffic, Twitter)

Off-duty police officer filmed “dangerously” overtaking Irish cyclist, before flashing badge and “threatening” them, escapes prosecution but docked pay for “abuse of authority”

The officer, who allegedly spoke to the cyclist in a “discourteous manner” after the close pass, “received a temporary reduction in pay”, according to police records

Thu, Sep 12, 2024 11:49

“Speeding” lorry driver who killed cyclist blamed low sun – but cyclist’s terminally ill wife says she doesn’t want to see motorist jailed

The HGV driver, who was found to be speeding and in breach of rest period rules before the collision, pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving

Wed, Apr 17, 2024 12:10

Cyclist deliberately knocked off bike by laughing driver (Twitter)

Cyclist deliberately rammed by laughing driver “blown away” by public support

Over €1,500 has already been raised for injured cyclist Mark Rogan, who broke his collarbone in the “horrendous attack”

Wed, Nov 30, 2022 14:03

Shocking footage shows cyclist deliberately knocked off bike by laughing driver

Police in Ireland confirmed the cyclist was treated in hospital for "non-life threatening injuries"

Tue, Nov 29, 2022 10:17

Bus driver undertakes up cycle lane and pavement (Kevin Gorman, Twitter)

Bus company investigates employee filmed driving on cycle lane and pavement

Local councillors – discussing a campaign that encourages cyclists and pedestrians to ‘be safe, be seen’ – described the incident as “shocking” and “scary”

Thu, Nov 10, 2022 18:07

Dublin motorist deliberately rams cyclist before driving off (screenshot, TikTok)

Teenager arrested after hit-and-run motorist filmed ‘deliberately ramming’ cyclist

The driver has appeared in court following the incident near Dublin Airport, which was filmed and uploaded to social media by a passenger in the car

Sun, Oct 16, 2022 16:39