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One of Ireland’s most popular small vans since it was first launched in 2002 has been Ford's Transit Connect. Now comes the news that the Connect has undergone extensive changes including a fresh look both inside and out, while also delivering many new features and higher quality levels.

July is the most lethal month of the year to use Ireland’s roads, according to the Road Safety Authority.

According to figures from the Road Safety Authority, a total of 127 people lost their lives on Ireland’s roads in the first six months of 2009.

All road users, motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are being warned they are entering the worst time of the year for road deaths and injuries on our roads.

Councillor Mike Crowe has this week confirmed that a number of changes are to be introduced at the Moneenageisha Junction in order for it to run more smoothly. Crowe, who is Chairperson of the Transportation Committee, stated:

The Road Safety Authority, Age Action, and Irish Pharmacy Union are reminding older persons that they still have time to pick up a free high visibility jacket from their local pharmacy.

Bus it, Bike it, Walk it - Give the car a break is a new initiative from the Galway Chamber Traffic and Transportation Forum which aims to reduce the dependency on cars for transporting children to school.

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has just launched its ‘Safe Car Campaign 2009’. The SIMI is offering motorists a 10 point visual car check, free of charge, at participating dealerships for the months of September and October, to coincide with the back to school run.

With parents and children back to school, the Road Safety Authority has re-introduced the Safe Cross Code song as part of a package of road safety measures aimed at primary school children.

With parents and children back to school, the Road Safety Authority has re-introduced the Safe Cross Code song as part of a package of road safety measures aimed at primary school children.