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Tuam’s self-appointed traffic warden gets ticket marked
A WOMAN who has appointed herself as custodian of Tuam’s traffic by-laws was brought before the local District Court this week charged with engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour towards a member of the public.
From horse-drawn carriage to premium saloons and supporting the Irish Funeral Directors Network
The O'Flaherty Family have been in business in Galway for centuries, with records dating back to the late 1800's when the family operated a delivery mail service for Galway east and west with horse and trap.
Former driving instructor had to re-sit driving test
A FORMER qualified driving instructor has to re-sit his driving test, Tuam District Court heard in an unusual case which came before Judge James Faughnan.
Man with 20 traffic convictions and driving ban now works in car business
A 21-year-old with 18 road traffic convictions who is currently off the road now works with his father in the car business, his solicitor told Galway District Court, where he picked up two more traffic convictions, bringing his total to 20.
Second road ban for motorist who drove while disqualified
A man who was put off the road for driving without insurance was caught driving once again by Gardaí only five months later, Judge James Faughnan observed when the second case came before him at Tuam District Court.
Man relieved to keep his licence after driving without insurance
A man asked to hand in his driving licence at Ballinasloe District Court so the registrar could note details for the imposition of five penalty points expressed alarm as he thought his licence was being taken from him.
Survey suggests more Irish drivers eyeing electric
More than two in five (41 per cent) Irish motorists plan to buy either a hybrid electric or fully-electric vehicle for their next car purchase, a new survey has revealed.
8% of drivers killed between 2018 and 2022 were driving for work
RSA’s analysis of road traffic collision data shows that between 2018 and 2022 8% of drivers killed and 12% of drivers seriously injured were driving for work.
Applying for a driving licence
Applying for a driving licence or learner permit is a fairly straightforward process.
As winter weather blows in, drivers need to adapt their driving…
A survey of Irish drivers, conducted by German premium tyre manufacturer Continental Tyres, shows that one third (30 percent) of drivers here are either somewhat nervous or very nervous when driving in the rain.
