https://www.leitrimobserver.ie https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/images/logos/15/logo_colored.jpg https://www.leitrimobserver.ie 'Learners' Loophole' to be closed as Government clamps down on 'scared' learner drivers https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/1894616/learners-loophole-to-be-closed-as-government-clamps-down-on-scared-learner-drivers.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/1894616/learners-loophole-to-be-closed-as-government-clamps-down-on-scared-learner-drivers.html

New figures from the RSA, show 11,000 Irish drivers were operating on a learner permit for over 20 years
The Government plans to crackdown on drivers using unlimited learner permit renewals with no intention of ever sitting a driving test. Currently, learners on their third permit renewal mus

]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:31:08 GMT National news,Limerick,NCT Bridin Ni Fhearraigh-Joyce Powering up! Two new EV charging points coming to Leitrim https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1818160/powering-up-two-new-ev-charging-points-coming-to-leitrim.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1818160/powering-up-two-new-ev-charging-points-coming-to-leitrim.html

Two new Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations in Leitrim will be located at Rooney’s Supervalu in Manorhamilton, and Rosebank Retail Park in Carrick-on-Shannon.
Leitrim is set to receive two new Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points as part of a national rollout of 53 high-power recharging

]]> Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:45:00 GMT Carrick-on-Shannon,Manorhamilton,Roads Stella Gordon Leitrim tops national compliance in driver disqualification returns https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1775808/leitrim-tops-national-compliance-in-driver-disqualification-returns.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1775808/leitrim-tops-national-compliance-in-driver-disqualification-returns.html

Out of 34 disqualified drivers in Leitrim last year, six returned their licences to the Road Safety Authority, the highest compliance rate in the country.
New statistics from the Department of Transport reveal that Leitrim recorded the highest compliance rate in the country for disqualified d

]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:00:10 GMT Road Safety Authority,Roads Stella Gordon ALERT: Irish drivers will land themselves in hot water if they ignore this new law https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1766266/alert-irish-drivers-will-land-themselves-in-hot-water-if-they-ignore-this-new-law.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1766266/alert-irish-drivers-will-land-themselves-in-hot-water-if-they-ignore-this-new-law.html

From March 31, 2025, drivers will have to provide their insurance company with their driver number from their driver's licence
All Irish motorists looking to renew their motor insurance, or take out a new motor insurance policy must provide their driver number from now on, the Motor Insurers’

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:17:43 GMT Car Insurance,Driving,Motoring Justin Kelly Leitrim reports zero road deaths in 2025 https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1757659/leitrim-reports-zero-road-deaths-in-2025.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1757659/leitrim-reports-zero-road-deaths-in-2025.html

Leitrim is one of nine counties that have reported zero road fatalities so far this year, as nationwide traffic deaths have decreased by 19 percent.
Road fatalities in Ireland have decreased by 19 percent so far this year, with Leitrim among nine counties that have recorded no deaths. Accordi

]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:00:06 GMT Road Safety Authority,Roads,Traffic,Car crash,An Garda Siochána Stella Gordon EXPLAINER: What Leitrim drivers need to know about speed limit changes https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1721854/explainer-what-leitrim-drivers-need-to-know-about-speed-limit-changes.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1721854/explainer-what-leitrim-drivers-need-to-know-about-speed-limit-changes.html

Speed limits on local rural roads across Ireland will decrease on Friday, February 7, with further decreases planned later in the year for urban and national roads.
Speed limits on local rural roads across Ireland will be reduced from 80km/h to 60km/h this Friday, February 7, as part of the G

]]> Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:00:10 GMT speed limit,speed limit changes,local roads,rural roads,road safety,road death Stella Gordon EXPLAINED: Ireland speed limits being cut with some rural roads going to 30km/h https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1716645/explained-ireland-speed-limits-being-cut-with-some-rural-roads-going-to-30km-h.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1716645/explained-ireland-speed-limits-being-cut-with-some-rural-roads-going-to-30km-h.html

Speed limits on roads with a current speed limit of 80km/h will change to 60km/h from February 7, 2025
Speed limits on rural roads in Ireland are changing with drastic cuts also planned for urban centres over the coming months. The first of these changes will come into effect on Friday, Febru

]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:57:49 GMT Speed limits,Roads Ireland Justin Kelly You should keep sunglasses in your car in winter as expert shares hidden danger https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1644226/you-should-keep-sunglasses-in-your-car-in-winter-as-expert-shares-hidden-danger.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1644226/you-should-keep-sunglasses-in-your-car-in-winter-as-expert-shares-hidden-danger.html

Despite duller days and very little sun, experts say you should still keep sunglasses in your car
With the clocks having gone back on Sunday, Irish drivers now face shorter days and darker evenings—a shift that often brings a rise in car insurance claims. With this in mind, an expert has reve

]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:05:31 GMT Motoring Justin Kelly Call for increased traffic calming measures on Leitrim road https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1639670/speeding-incidents-lead-to-request-for-redeploying-speed-van-on-leitrims-r280.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1639670/speeding-incidents-lead-to-request-for-redeploying-speed-van-on-leitrims-r280.html

Cllr James Gilmartin requested that Manorhamilton Municipal District enhance traffic calming measures along the R280 from Kinlough to Manorhamilton.
The Manorhamilton Municipal District has been informed that Leitrim County Council has requested An Garda Síochána to redeploy a speed camera va

]]> Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:00:06 GMT speeding,go safe van,speed van,traffic calming measures,manorhamilton md Stella Gordon Speed limits on local Leitrim roads to be reduced in early 2025 https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1638905/speed-limits-on-local-leitrim-roads-to-be-reduced-in-early-2025.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1638905/speed-limits-on-local-leitrim-roads-to-be-reduced-in-early-2025.html

New legislation will reduce the speed limit on local roads from 80 km/h to 60 km/h in late January or early February of 2025.
Speed limits on Leitrim roads are set to change in the coming months, following a Government initiative to tackle speeding. Currently, regional and local roads have a

]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:00:05 GMT speed,speeding,speed limit,reduction,new legislation,department of transport Stella Gordon You couldn't make it up! Can you spot the major reason this car failed the NCT? https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1631280/you-couldn-t-make-it-up-can-you-spot-the-major-reason-this-car-failed-the-nct.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1631280/you-couldn-t-make-it-up-can-you-spot-the-major-reason-this-car-failed-the-nct.html

They posted a reminder to motorists about the maintenance of vehicles so as to ensure they meet the minimum safety level at an NCT test
NCT testers have released images of a car that recently failed the NCT for a very obvious and dangerous reason. They posted a reminder to motorists about the

]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:45:05 GMT NCT,NCT Ireland Justin Kelly Little-known NCT rule that Irish drivers are breaking amid update from testers https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1614879/little-known-nct-rule-that-irish-drivers-are-breaking-amid-update-from-testers.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1614879/little-known-nct-rule-that-irish-drivers-are-breaking-amid-update-from-testers.html

Most motorists dread attending for an NCT and recent figures revealed why as half of all cars tested in 2023 failed the minimum standard test for roadworthiness
Irish drivers are being reminded of little-known rules when presenting their car for an NCT around the country. Most motorists dread

]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:12:48 GMT NCT Justin Kelly Thousands of Irish drivers unaware they're eligible for big €3,500 grant https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1597913/thousands-of-irish-drivers-unaware-they-re-eligible-for-big-3-500-grant.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1597913/thousands-of-irish-drivers-unaware-they-re-eligible-for-big-3-500-grant.html

The grant could knock €3,500 off the cost of a new car
Some Irish drivers are unaware they are eligible for a €3,500 grant to buy a new car. The grant offers drivers up to €3,500 off the price of a new battery-powered electric vehicle like a car. The Government have long tried to incentivise

]]> Fri, 06 Sep 2024 06:51:34 GMT EVs,Electrics cars Justin Kelly The odd smells inside your car that could mean there's an engine problem https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1428161/the-odd-smells-inside-your-car-that-could-mean-there-s-an-engine-problem.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1428161/the-odd-smells-inside-your-car-that-could-mean-there-s-an-engine-problem.html

Different smells can indicate a serious problem with the brakes or clutch in your car
Drivers across Ireland have been warned unusual smells coming from their cars could mean serious issues with the engine, brakes or clutch. Smells could be an indication of some serious underlying problems in

]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:37:04 GMT CC1,IN1 David Power Have you seen these Chinese cars on Irish roads? https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1393873/have-you-seen-these-chinese-cars-on-irish-roads.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1393873/have-you-seen-these-chinese-cars-on-irish-roads.html

With cars such as Funky Cat and Build Your Dreams, these are 'the biggest brands you've never heard of'
A rise in Chinese electric cars on Irish roads have been reported, with makes such as Funky Cat and brands Build Your Dreams (BYD) becoming increasingly popular. The names of these car bran

]]> Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:59:49 GMT in1 Faye Dorgan The RSA share 'Top 10 Safety Tips' for motorists following Status Yellow ice warning https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1390041/the-rsa-share-top-10-safety-tips-for-motorists-following-status-yellow-ice-warning.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1390041/the-rsa-share-top-10-safety-tips-for-motorists-following-status-yellow-ice-warning.html

Following Met Eireann's Status Yellow Low Temperature/Ice Warning, The Road Safety Authority (RSA) issue 'Top 10 Safety Tips' for motorists driving in snow and ice
Met Eireann has issued a Status Yellow Low Temperature/Ice Warning across Ireland this week. In response the Road Safety Authorit

]]> Mon, 08 Jan 2024 18:00:45 GMT RSA,road safety authority (rsa),met éireann,status yellow warning,icy conditions Niamh Kenny Ireland's top-selling car of 2023 revealed as sales of electric cars increase by 45% https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1385750/ireland-s-top-selling-car-of-2023-revealed-as-sales-of-electric-cars-increase-by-45.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1385750/ireland-s-top-selling-car-of-2023-revealed-as-sales-of-electric-cars-increase-by-45.html

Nearly a fifth of all new cars sold last year were electric
The number of electric cars sold across Ireland last year increased by more than 45% compared to the number sold during the previous 12 months. According to new data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), 15,678 new ele

]]> Wed, 03 Jan 2024 10:16:52 GMT SIMI,Motoring,IN1 David Hurley All-new Škoda Superb at Burns Car Sales, Sligo Town https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1355775/all-new-skoda-superb-at-burns-car-sales-sligo-town.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1355775/all-new-skoda-superb-at-burns-car-sales-sligo-town.html

More space and comfort, six efficient powertrains and innovative safety systems
With the all-new fourth generation, Škoda is once again setting standards in terms of design, roominess, comfort and safety. Further design and aerodynamic refinements have reduced fuel consumption while improving

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:21:33 GMT Burns Car Sales,Skoda,Sligo Donal O'Grady GUIDE: How to have your car prepared for the winter weather in Ireland https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1330432/guide-how-to-have-your-car-prepared-for-the-winter-weather-in-ireland.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1330432/guide-how-to-have-your-car-prepared-for-the-winter-weather-in-ireland.html

Winter is fast approaching, bringing colder temperatures and longer nights with it. It’s a season which plays havoc with cars, too, as grit, grime and general muck on the roads have a tendency to degrade certain parts. But there are some pre-emptive measures you can take to make sure that your car i

]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 08:22:39 GMT cold,driving,preperation,weather,winter Staff Reporter Hybrid and electric cars: What are the pros and cons of each? https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1298881/hybrid-and-electric-cars-what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-each.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/motoring/1298881/hybrid-and-electric-cars-what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-each.html

Electric and hybrid cars continue to rise in popularity. So if you’re ready to make the switch to an electrified car, which one might work best for you? Here we take a look at the pros and cons of each. Mild-hybrid If you only want to dip your toe into electrified car ownership, a mild-hybrid is the

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 11:56:57 GMT electric cars,hybrid,mild-hybrid,plug-in hybrid Staff Reporter