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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 investigate viral video of adult cyclist carrying child and riding wrong way around roundabout, narrowly avoiding collision

Northern Ireland police spokesperson confirms, "We are aware of a video circulating social media of an adult and a child cycling in an unsafe manner"

Tue, Jun 03, 2025 12:25

Phone driver who sent two WhatsApp messages seconds before killing cyclist in “prolonged episode of bad driving” set to serve one year in prison

Nicole McGeown had also veered onto the grass verge twice in the moments before she rammed into cyclist Ronald Walker, and claimed she was distracted by an overtaking motorist. She has been banned from driving for four years

Fri, Mar 07, 2025 18:53

Road rage driver gets out of car to threaten cyclists after pulling into bike box

“I’ll knock your f***ing teeth in!” Road rage motorist who got out of car to threaten cyclists after pulling recklessly into bike box was driving whilst disqualified and without insurance

The driver, who warned the cyclist to “move closer to the kerb” before almost hitting the rider and another vehicle, sparking the confrontation, pleaded guilty to assault and will be sentenced in May

Sun, Mar 24, 2024 18:32

Five-year-old boy killed after van driver knocks him off bike

School principal pays tribute to Ollie Simmons-Watt, calling him “a beautiful, happy, loving and charming little boy”

Sat, Oct 01, 2022 10:16

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Northern Ireland appeal judge upholds dangerous driving conviction for close pass

Patrick John Kelly told Spires CC members that he would kill them next time

Sat, Oct 12, 2019 11:55

“Put us out of our misery” – wife of cyclist found dead in Northern Ireland appeals for information

Body of David Helliwell was found on Thursday evening but mystery surrounds circumstances of his death

Sat, Jun 02, 2018 10:22

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#seethecyclist: Police officers to join club rides as part of Northern Ireland close pass operation

Safety campaign will also see prominent use of camera logo on local cyclists’ jerseys

Wed, Jul 19, 2017 15:08

Close pass initiative launched in Northern Ireland as part of #seethecyclist campaign

Cyclists encouraged to use cameras and bike lights

Tue, Apr 18, 2017 10:52

Bike theft is ‘the new car theft’ says Police Service of Northern Ireland

Sustrans says not enough people are using good locks

Tue, Jan 03, 2017 15:41